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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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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


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


Caffi Cyfle Expands with a New Site in Wrexham City Centre
Caffi Cyfle’s new site in Wrexham city centre is based on Chester Street at the new Well- being Hub, which was created by a partnership...

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Nov 7, 20232 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


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


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


Gear up for the Tour of Britain with a new bike trail through Wrexham!
Visitors to Wrexham may have spotted a series of colourful bikes dotted around the City Centre over recent weeks. Aside from being a...

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Aug 21, 20232 min read


Magic Dragon Brewery Tap Wins Pub of the Year!
Magic Dragon Brewery Tap has won Chester & South Clwyd Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Branch pub of the year 2023 for North East Wales....

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May 22, 20231 min read


Wrexham to host international tennis aces of the future!
International tennis will return to Wrexham from 22-26 May as the Junior International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Tour serves...

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May 18, 20232 min read


Wrexham AFC Parade Bus Route Confirmed!
Wrexham AFC and Wrexham Council have revealed the official parade route for both the women's and men's teams taking place next Tuesday...

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Apr 28, 20232 min read


Wrexham's Festive Markets Week
Wrexham city centre has no less than FIVE Christmas craft and artisan markets next week! They include the much-loved Victorian Market on...

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Dec 2, 20222 min read


Wrexham's Christmas Light Switch-On - 24th November 2022!
Full details have been released of this years Wrexham Christmas light switch-on! Check out the poster sent over to us below...

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Wrexham's Magic Dragon Brewery Tap is named one of the best in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2023!
The Magic Dragon Brewery Tap on Charles Street, Wrexham has been featured in the 50th edition of CAMRA’s prestigious Good Beer Guide 2023

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Nov 15, 20222 min read


World Cup Fever Arrives in Wrexham!
Football plays a huge part in the identity and culture of Wrexham. We have the oldest international stadium in the world and the Football...

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Nov 10, 20223 min read


Xplore! Science Discovery Centre Wins National Award!
Xplore! Science Discovery Centre is delighted to have received the Gold Award from Visit Wales. The Science Centre, which opened in 2020,...

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Oct 5, 20222 min read


Knife Angel Arrives in Wrexham City Centre
As stunning piece of artwork has arrived in Queens Square, Wrexham this week. Completed in 2018 The Knife Angel also known as the...

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