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New JC Edwards Wall and Public Garden Officially Opens in Trevor
A new chapter in Trevor’s rich industrial and cultural history was celebrated last week, with the official opening of the JC Edwards Wall and Public Garden, a landmark heritage and community space on the edge of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site. The new garden stands on the historic site of the former JC Edwards Brick & Tile Works, once a major local employer where generations of people from Trevor and the surrounding area worked. The project honours th


A Walk through Alyn Waters
Alyn Waters is the largest country park in Wrexham and a peaceful escape for anyone who loves nature, wildlife and gentle walks. Once a working quarry and part of the Gwersyllt Hall estate, it has been transformed into a Green Flag site filled with meadows, woodlands and riverside paths. A Park Full of Nature The park sits in the Alyn Valley and includes river habitats, grasslands and woodland. One of its most distinctive features is the wildflower meadow created on the poor


Wrexham Laser Tag Opens with Support from This is Wrecsam
Last month marked an exciting new addition to Wrexham’s growing leisure and visitor offer with the launch of Wrexham Laser Tag at Commonwood Leisure


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...
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The new Blk Sheep Baa & Grill to open in Wrexham!
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Days Out Ideas - Holt Castle & Village
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Wrexham Town Centre back open with a flourish!
As of Monday 12th April all shops in Wrexham including non-essential retail are able to reopen. Traders in The Butchers Market, General...

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Science Festival returns to the streets of Wrexham!
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Mar 24, 20212 min read


Explore Wrexham's Country Parks
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Business Wales Workshop - the Road to Recovery
In a pilot 2-hour session, we will focus on The Customer Journey.

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Feb 8, 20211 min read


COVID-19 Business Support Update – 8 January 2021
The Discretionary grant is to support eligible businesses who don’t qualify for the Non Domestic Rates grant and who have been directly impa

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Jan 8, 20213 min read


Jess Glynne to Play Wrexham's Racecourse Ground Next Summer!
Great news for Wrexham as chart topper Jess Glynne announces show at The Racecourse Ground on Friday 4th June 2021, with tickets going on...

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Nov 23, 20202 min read


Wrexham Tourism Businesses are Good to Go!
As Welsh tourism industry to slowly start re-opening, businesses across Wrexham County Borough have faced their own challenges.

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North Wales Urges Tourists To Stay At Home!
As we approach Easter, some of the key organisations in North Wales have come together to urge people to only make essential journeys and...
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Apr 3, 20203 min read


North East Wales Year of Outdoors Food Challenge Launches!
The North East Wales Tourism Team is once again launching a new culinary challenge to celebrate the start of the Welsh Year of the...
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Feb 29, 20205 min read


The Tote's Back Heritage Day to jump start 2020 at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
Friday 7 February plays host to The Tote's Back Heritage Day at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse, a day that welcomes the Tote’s return in a...
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Feb 5, 20203 min read


Xplore! The Home of Science in North Wales
Techniquest Glyndwr to officially become ‘Xplore!’ Thousands consulted across the region to make the final decision. The re-brand comes...
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Jan 28, 20203 min read


Ty Pawb What's On Guide (Jan - March 2020)
Tŷ Pawb is a cultural community resource, bringing together arts and markets within the same footprint. This coexistence celebrates the...
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Jan 16, 20201 min read


New lease of life for Erddig Christmas trees
National Trust rangers have recycled Erddig’s decorative Christmas trees for some den building fun! Weekends until 2 February, families...
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Jan 15, 20202 min read


Tŷ Pawb’s beautiful gallery Siop//Shop - perfect place for gifts this Christmas!
The Christmas shopping season is now well and truly underway! But with such a vast choice available from so many different shops, it’s...
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Magic Dragon Brewery Tap Room Opens in Wrexham!
Award-winning local brewer Richard Lever has this week opened the Magic Dragon Tap house on Charles Street in town. Richard’s brewery is...
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Dec 13, 20192 min read


Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse to support Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day at the Christmas Me
The Christmas Meeting on Friday 13 December is the final meeting of the year at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse and offers the perfect...
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Focus Wales Shortlisted for European Award!
Wrexham's very own music festival - FOCUS Wales has been nominated for yet another award and this time it’s the European Festival...
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Lionel Richie Announces Wrexham Gig Next Summer!
International superstar Lionel Richie has announced he will be playing in North Wales as part of his 2020 UK tour. The soul legend who...
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