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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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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
Jun 52 min read


St Giles Parish Church to relaunch popular Tower Climbs this Month!
Wrexham's medieval St Giles Parish Church will this month re-launch a new season of their popular tower climbs starting on Saturday 5th Apri

This Is Wrexham
Apr 22 min read


AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park to Open in Wrexham!
Wrexham's city centre is about to get a whole lot more exciting with the upcoming launch of AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park. This new...

This Is Wrexham
Mar 182 min read


The Wrexham Finalists Announced for the 2025 North America Cook-Off!
The finalists have now been revealed following a three-week dining competition in January that saw eateries across Wrexham serve-up North...

This Is Wrexham
Feb 32 min read


Coleg Cambria Junior Chefs Develop Special Dish to Celebrate Nth American Links!
A team of catering learners at Coleg Cambria in the city centre have designed a special one-off dish celebrating Wrexham's links with North

This Is Wrexham
Jan 222 min read


The 2025 Wales Meets North America Food Challenge Launches!
the This is Wrexham Tourism Partnership have brought back their popular food challenge to support hospitality businesses around the County B

This Is Wrexham
Jan 133 min read


Wrexham Lager Taster Tour Proves Irresistible!
A new collaborative tour of Wrexham City Centre has launched with visitors now able to pre-book an experience like no other!

This Is Wrexham
Dec 2, 20242 min read


Wrexham's Christmas Markets Start this Thursday!
Wrexham’s much-loved Victorian Christmas Market is back for four magical days, running from Thursday 28th November to Sunday, 1st December.

This Is Wrexham
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Good Beer Guide and Cask Marque Success for hidden gem Wrexham Pub
The Magic Dragon Brewery Tap, located down the picturesque Charles Street, has been awarded a Cask Marque and made it into CAMRA Good Beer

This Is Wrexham
Nov 11, 20241 min read


Are You Brave Enough To Take On Wrexham's New Ghost Walk?
Coming to Wrexham city centre this June, learn about Wrexham’s ghoulish history, with tales of cruel judges and peeved poltergeists.

This Is Wrexham
May 22, 20241 min read


Wrexham's Magic Dragon Brewing wins awards at SIBA Wales & West Independent Beer Awards
Wrexham's own Magic Dragon Brewing took home 10 awards at the SIBA Wales & West Independent Beer Awards, which took place at Ludlow’s...

This Is Wrexham
May 14, 20242 min read


New Wrexham City Gateway Signage Installed!
Road-users entering the County of Wrexham this year will be welcomed by new roadside gateway signage thanks to almost £30,000 of funding

This Is Wrexham
May 1, 20242 min read


Exploring Wrexham: Beyond Football, A Culinary Adventure Awaits!
In the heart of Wales, where football fervour meets a growing culinary scene, something deliciously exciting is brewing.

This Is Wrexham
Apr 30, 20242 min read


Get a Birds Eye View of Wrexham from One of Wales' Seven Wonders!
The opportunity to climb one of “the Seven Wonders of Wales” is being offered by St Giles’ Church in Wrexham.

This Is Wrexham
Apr 30, 20243 min read


Parks & Wrex Latest; share your views on Rob’s plans to beautify former Hippodrome site in honour of Ryan!
Parks and Wrex – the project that aims to create a vibrant community space in Henblas Street – will be in Ty Pawb this Friday to ask the...

This Is Wrexham
Mar 14, 20242 min read


Tom Walker Announces Two Free Pop-Up Gigs in Wrexham This Sunday!
Leave a Light On hitmaker and British chart sensation Tom Walker has tonight dropped some huge news with a FREE pop-up gig in Wrexham...

This Is Wrexham
Mar 12, 20242 min read


The new Wrexham 10k - sign-up now!
A new 10k road race starting and finishing in Wrexham City Centre takes place next month with organisers expecting this to be a popular...

This Is Wrexham
Mar 12, 20241 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...

This Is Wrexham
Jan 16, 20245 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...

This Is Wrexham
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...

This Is Wrexham
Nov 30, 20234 min read
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