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Mimi Xu's wonderful week ends with singles and doubles titles at Lexus Wrexham Open
Pictured: Mimi Xu lifts the Lexus Wrexham Open trophy. Picture: James Baylis. Mimi Xu's wonderful week playing a home tournament in Wales ended in triumph as she won both the singles and doubles titles at the first Lexus Wrexham Open. Xu, 18, from Swansea impressed in front of an enthralled capacity crowd at Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre to get the better of Mika Stojsavljevic, the 16-year-old from London, 6-3, 7-5 in an all-British singles final. Xu then teamed up with Ella


Brits impress at Lexus Wrexham Open as four progress to today's quarter-finals
Pictured: Mimi Xu was pleased to complete a first round victory at the Lexus Wrexham Open. Picture: James Baylis. It was an excellent day for the Brits at the Lexus Wrexham Open as Lily Miyazaki, Ella McDonald, Mika Stojsavljevic and Mimi Xu progressed to today's quarter-finals. Miyazaki, the British No. 8, produced a fine performance to beat top seed Jessika Ponchet from France - currently ranked 168 in the world - 6-2, 6-4 at Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre. "I'm definite


Support from Wrexham crowd helps rising Welsh star Mimi Xu complete impressive victory.
Pictured: Mimi Xu was pleased to complete a first round victory at the Lexus Wrexham Open. Picture: James Baylis. Rising Welsh star Mimi Xu said the support of the home crowd really helped as she booked a place in round two of the Lexus Wrexham Open. The 18-year-old from Swansea, who became the first Welsh player for 20 years to play in the singles main draw at Wimbledon this summer, lost the opening set of her match against third seed Justina Mikulskyte from Lithuania. But X


The Lexus Wrexham Open
Mondays Round Up Tegan Bush and Indianna Spink add to strong British interest in Lexus Wrexham Open’s main draw by progressing from qualifying Sixteen-year-old Tegan Bush and Indianna Spink added to the strong British interest in the main draw of the Lexus Wrexham Open by successfully coming through their final qualifying round matches. Both Bush and Spink - who has been drawn to face French player Jessika Ponchet, this week’s top seed, in the first round of the main draw


2024 tourism data for Wales reveals that Wrexham County experienced another strong year of growth!
The annual 2024 tourism data for Wales reveals that Wrexham County experienced another strong year of growth, with tourism now contributing £191m per year to the economy of Wrexham County, a growth of 6.3% year on year.


The waiting is nearly over as Lexus Wrexham Open starts this weekend
The Lexus Wrexham Open, part of the ITF World Tennis Tour, gets under way on the indoor courts at Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre on Sunday morning.


Looking to stay in Wrecsam over Eisteddfod week this summer?
Looking to stay in Wrecsam over Eisteddfod week this summer


American couple’s Reddit thread brought to life to tempt visitors to spend extra time in Wrexham
Guest article by Visit Wales... When Arizona resident David Weber and his wife Allison took to Reddit to share ‘an absolute highlight...


Tickets are now on sale for Wrexham's prestigious ITF World Tennis Tour event in Wrexham
Tickets are now on sale for a prestigious tournament bringing world class tennis to Wrexham in October. Pictured: British tennis star...


This Is Wrexham Announces Upcoming Launch of Key Fund to Boost Tourism and Hospitality!
This Is Wrexham C.I.C. is excited to announce the imminent launch of the "This Is Wrexham - Shared Prosperity Key Fund," a significant grant opportunity designed to support the growth and enhancement of tourism and hospitality businesses across Wrexham County Borough


Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse Marks 40 Years of Live Aid with Unmissable Summer Music Meet Featuring Go Span Duran
Music and racing fans are in for a treat as Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse celebrates the 40th anniversary of Live Aid with a spectacular day...


Chirk Castle and Garden celebrates the Curlew bird this May half term
This May half term National Trust Cymru’s Chirk Castle and Garden is inviting you to celebrate the Curlew with a week packed full of themed activities for all the family.
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Chirk Castle Unveils Rare Portrait of an 18th Century Servant
Conservation of rare full-length portrait of an 18th century servant reveals tantalising clues about his identity and role. A rare...

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Mar 6, 20244 min read


Clywedog Valley Partnership led by Groundwork North Wales to benefit from Heritage Lottery Funding
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has announced £15.6m funding to make getting out into nature easier. From urban walking routes and...

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Jan 21, 20242 min read


Wrexham's Cafe Trail!
Did somebody mention cake? The city of Wrexham and the surrounding area is blessed with some fantastic cafes, some quirky, some...

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Jan 16, 20245 min read


Experience an enchanted Christmas and be part of history this festive season in Wrexham
National Trust Cymru invites visitors to spend some quality time together with their families and friends at Wrexham’s Chirk Castle and...

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Dec 11, 20233 min read


New book to be launched celebrating the picturesque Dee Valley!
A fascinating new book entitled Dee Valley: The Making of Our Picturesque Landscape is set to go on sale locally this week, with an...

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Dec 11, 20232 min read


Wrexham Listed as One of UK's Best Places to Visit in 2024!
After a buoyant renaissance as a tourism destination, Time Out have just released their definitive 'top 15' places to visit in the UK and...

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Dec 8, 20232 min read


5 Cool Things to do in Wrexham City Centre!
Wrexham’s Renaissance Currently one of the coolest places on planet Earth (just ask most travel journalists!), Wrexham is a great...

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Nov 30, 20234 min read


Wrexham Launches New Silver Tourism Ambassador Modules!
Wrexham’s new online Tourism Ambassador Course has this week released three further modules, following on from the success of the initial...

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Nov 24, 20232 min read


Festive fun at William Aston Hall this December!
With the festive period soon upon us, William Aston Hall has a great lineup of events perfect for seasonal celebrations with friends and...

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Nov 21, 20234 min read


Bangor on Dee Races Announces 2024 Fixtures!
Get set to jump into 2024 at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse, with all next year’s thrilling race days and themes now announced and on sale....

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Nov 17, 20231 min read


Hickory’s Brings a Slice of The Deep South To Wrexham!
It's been the talk of the town for a while, but we have that first view of the all-new Hickory’s Smokehouse restaurant, which is getting...

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Nov 17, 20233 min read


Xplore! Science Discovery Centre presents: Creative Chemistry!
Xplore! Science Discovery Centre will present Creative Chemistry, taking place at 17 Henblas Street, Wrexham on Friday, October 27th...

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Oct 24, 20232 min read


Rob McElhenney to beautify Wrexham park in honour of Ryan Reynolds’ birthday!
It started with the gift of a urinal, before the blimp was spotted over the STōK Cae Ras. Then, of course, there was the “It’s...

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Oct 23, 20232 min read


Two Wrexham Coffee Shops Achieve National Recognition!
Two Wrexham Coffee Shops featured in the first all Wales edition of the Indy Coffee Guide! The Indy Coffee Guide showcases the best...

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Oct 20, 20232 min read


Magic Dragon Brewery Tap is the Best in Wales!
Nestled amidst the charming streets of Wrexham, a hidden gem has been enchanting real ale lovers from across the United Kingdom. The...

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Oct 16, 20233 min read


To^st Cafe & Deli - A First Year to Celebrate!
Nestled on the charming Charles Street in Wrexham, To^st Cafe has become more than just a culinary delight; it's a cornerstone of the...

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Oct 16, 20233 min read


Christmas at Erddig & Chirk Castle!
Chirk Castle, Wrexham Fire young imaginations as this medieval fortress is filled with enchanting decorations and ornate Christmas trees...

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Oct 16, 20232 min read


New Wrexham Ambassador Scheme launches
A brand new, online Ambassador scheme has recently launched in Wrexham. This free scheme has launched with the aim of improving the...

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Oct 6, 20232 min read


Get set for an Out of this World experience…..
The UK Space Agency’s "Space for Everyone" rocket tour lands in Queen's Square, Wrexham, from 10am on 14th September and will be...

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Sep 11, 20232 min read


New Data Reveals Significant Impact of Tourism on Wrexham County
New tourism data collated from local hospitality businesses and related surveys in 2022 has highlighted how Wrexham County experienced its s

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Sep 7, 20234 min read
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