The Leader | Wrexham https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/wrexham/ The Leader Wrexham en-gb Sat, 07 Nov 2026 22:14:42 +0000 Sat, 07 Nov 2026 22:14:42 +0000 https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo The Leader | Wrexham https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/wrexham/ Urgent appeal after suspected arson destroys Wrexham bonfire ahead of event https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26708493.wrexham-bonfire-organisers-appeal-wood-fire/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 11:24:40 +0000 c4cfec5b9b4f7c6bf7b5d683525d0f56 heidi.hardman-welsh@newsquest.co.uk | Heidi Hardman-Welsh Wrexham woman reunited with birth mum after 30 years apart thanks to Facebook https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26700457.wrexham-woman-finds-birth-mum-30-years-apart/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 5443601a72fc8471484408148fcaeaf8 heidi.hardman-welsh@newsquest.co.uk | Heidi Hardman-Welsh Ryan Reynolds watches Wrexham AFC fans give new acting CEO incredible reception https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26708781.ryan-reynolds-sees-wrexham-afc-fans-rise-new-acting-ceo/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:27:28 +0000 5134741dce878acde00410b1c9617db1 Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding Ryan Reynolds spotted at Wrexham ahead of huge Championship clash with Wolves https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26708559.ryan-reynolds-spotted-wrexham-afc-match-wolves/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:08:24 +0000 1fdb7aefc9924abf5f88bcf42783c295 heidi.hardman-welsh@newsquest.co.uk | Heidi Hardman-Welsh Wrexham and Flintshire residents urged to check 17 unclaimed estates https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26692774.17-unclaimed-estates-listed-wrexham-flintshire/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:32:00 +0000 c8d5012d835f14c21624d789dad4b405 Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding Wrexham independent traders announce Christmas events with £600 in prizes https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26700401.wrexham-traders-announce-festive-late-night-shopping-events/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:30:00 +0000 b5d4248287e086ed6e5f753c08e18a30 heidi.hardman-welsh@newsquest.co.uk | Heidi Hardman-Welsh New community library opens in Wrexham with help from local schoolchildren https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26708497.new-community-book-box-opens-borras-park-wrexham/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 11:25:37 +0000 21eacec37a2f3cb7183c5f8d802d2881 heidi.hardman-welsh@newsquest.co.uk | Heidi Hardman-Welsh Inspection praise for Wrexham primary school ahead of anniversary year https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26704959.positive-estyn-inspection-report-ysgol-acrefair/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 6066acfb9e4c4fdf43accbbcdae400c1 claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk | Claire Pierce Works planned near McDonald's at busy Wrexham retail park later this month https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26708098.plas-coch-retail-park-works-planned-near-mcdonalds/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 25d5b77673c29251afe709d77b35301d Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding Carnival fun heads up a look back through the Leader archives https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26706185.13-photos-past-across-flintshire-wrexham/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 06:30:00 +0000 065c1806b172ea7f7471729c606e21e6 claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk | Claire Pierce Cold water challenge helping Wrexham man spread life-saving message https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26705715.raising-awareness-prostate-cancer-cold-water-dips/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 8b22d5fff6d7ae43f066ae308e647943 claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk | Claire Pierce Wrexham business shortlisted in four categories at business awards https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26701582.uk-small-business-awards-hopes-wrexham-company/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 e4c13a223cb5b6af954ae78e6693de12 claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk | Claire Pierce Everything you need to know about Wrexham's Bryn y Grog fireworks display https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26704170.wrexham-bryn-y-grog-bonfire--everything-need-know/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 b604954484c87c7246f3969a974db470 Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding Sex offences, shoplifting and violence among crimes dealt with in court this week https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26706170.wrexham-flintshire-cases-heard-court-week/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000 42b89ec1778d9944f2682500d049fb29 steve.craddock@newsquest.co.uk | Steve Craddock Wrexham and Flintshire set for chilly weekend as temperatures could plunge to 1C https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26708013.wrexham-flintshire-set-chilly-weekend-1c-lows/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000 dc3abb393cbb959df3923a8cbd6f9823 Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding Wrexham heritage attraction receives generous donation to help protect bees https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26706116.stori-brymbo-receives-donation-beekeeping-volunteers/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 1279ee156ddcedeaa03c25a938b7815d heidi.hardman-welsh@newsquest.co.uk | Heidi Hardman-Welsh New community library opens in Wrexham to bring neighbours together https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26706870.wrexham-community-library-opens-encourage-reading/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 ffdbbf71b597ffac4ad9f97259713368 james.mcneill@newsquest.co.uk | James McNeill Wrexham AFC announce shock departure of chief executive Michael Williamson https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26706894.michael-williamson-leaves-wrexham-afc-two-years/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:06:42 +0000 4601a373e2f5ce367907f776f9cd9ad8 Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding Tributes paid to former Wrexham market trader who ‘stood up for everyone’ https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26700399.tributes-paid-former-wrexham-market-trader-jim-bowden/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 88700b36e4606b345d13f32aa466d526 heidi.hardman-welsh@newsquest.co.uk | Heidi Hardman-Welsh Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac statement in full as Michael Williamson leaves Wrexham https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26707192.ryan-reynolds-rob-mac-statement-wrexham-afc-ceo-exit/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:47:39 +0000 079858dc644be82c22e04bed469555e5 Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding Police confirm dog died at scene after collision on A483 near Wrexham https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26706397.dog-dies-hit-vehicle-a483-near-wrexham/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:53:35 +0000 9e1a79cc37f68b46f45653ddd7f2c238 Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding Increased police patrols in Johnstown after man seen ‘acting suspiciously’ https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26706144.police-increase-patrols-johnstown-amid-suspicious-man/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:05:10 +0000 7f779bcbeba21eaa208872b204877c59 arron.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Arron Evans Investigation launched after prisoner's death at HMP Berwyn https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26702942.probe-launched-prisoners-death-hmp-berwyn/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:19:00 +0000 5e4e282abbd742d031b3299864b4cfdd arron.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Arron Evans Man avoids immediate jail time after strangling and harassing then-girlfriend https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26702089.wrexham-man-strangled-harassed-then-girlfriend/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:29:17 +0000 327c1337dff8a90725c60e30e20b0434 steve.craddock@newsquest.co.uk | Steve Craddock He's helped shape Wrexham AFC for five years and now Shaun Harvey is acting CEO https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26707582.shaun-harveys-journey-becoming-wrexham-afc-acting-ceo/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:38:02 +0000 2c4e27b2e1697d65cdd24b3bad947261 Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital following crash on busy Wrexham road https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26707282.motorcyclist-airlifted-crash-van-rhostyllen/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:57:46 +0000 cec8b67701b4a6d5001dabbe4f626449 Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding 'Work well underway' at Marford pub on track to re-open in time for Christmas https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26705169.work-progresses-620-000-trevor-arms-pub-revamp/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:26:12 +0000 8352983f5b8ae55999f9ff751b01ce03 arron.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Arron Evans Llangollen pub 'ready to welcome' guests back for first time in six years https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26704981.llangollens-star-inn-pub-re-opening-six-years-away/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:59:40 +0000 533e8bba01ca21d395ff92c6cbab803f arron.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Arron Evans Funeral date for Wrexham cyclo-cross champion as further tributes paid https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26704359.funeral-date-announced-cyclo-cross-champion-jan-kardasz/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:57:28 +0000 bc90258a47fe0f10b81850201f3a6b7b arron.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Arron Evans Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with the Leader https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26702724.11-photos-past-across-flintshire-wrexham/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:30:00 +0000 635ce0e066cac6e3145171b322b078a2 claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk | Claire Pierce Wrexham AFC fans have their say on shock CEO exit as Shaun Harvey takes over https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26707930.wrexham-afc-fans-react-shock-michael-williamson-exit/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:58:31 +0000 b23442d8f6df0c28614eca8a1d474cec Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding Man smashes window with headbutt - one day after being spared jail for shoplifting https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26704459.man-back-court-headbutting-window-ruabon/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:49:43 +0000 af422a8a0903795772dfa6bfd72065c3 steve.craddock@newsquest.co.uk | Steve Craddock Tributes paid to ‘gentle giant’ Wrexham dad, 28, who died suddenly https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26701484.tributes-wrexham-dad-of-three-dominic-brothers-28/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:59:11 +0000 2244d4ce6ab96b20ede0e952407548ed heidi.hardman-welsh@newsquest.co.uk | Heidi Hardman-Welsh Chirk man jailed for eight years after strangling woman and recording sexual assault https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26700966.chirk-man-jailed-eight-years-sexual-assault/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:33:31 +0000 de1a64f2d87b0402fcca9376d8c07024 arron.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Arron Evans No comeback for Recycle with Michael as Wrexham targets 70% recycling rate https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26703268.no-place-recycle-michael-wrexham-waste-strategy/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:44:38 +0000 61d03e1f95e0818458ef88734164097f alec.doyle@newsquest.co.uk | Alec Doyle Man in the dock following street fight outside Wrexham's Penny Black bar https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26702857.man-court-fight-outside-wrexhams-penny-black-bar/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:46:06 +0000 1e922055b89e9f76b7f29c79f5846a03 steve.craddock@newsquest.co.uk | Steve Craddock Wrexham Maelor Hospital parking 'has reached crisis point', prompting council action https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26701294.wrexham-maelor-parking-crisis-prompts-council-review/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:40:00 +0000 02c34e489ee0653fba78d2476aef53e1 arron.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Arron Evans Wrexham fans celebrate memorable win over Middlesbrough at the Racecourse https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26702745.wrexham-fans-celebrate-middlesbrough-win-racecourse/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:30:42 +0000 2c76f525dce62a04888274e653153343 Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding Christmas trees are going up across Wrexham and Flintshire - but not everyone agrees https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26702537.christmas-trees-homes-across-wrexham-flintshire/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:53:58 +0000 20dd024cfa3033d42d658b7dd81a8a65 Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding Wrexham bar and restaurant set to return to 'social club' roots amid refurbishment https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26701816.delph-pub-return-social-club-refurbishment/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:50:10 +0000 62c74c87684f708f0ecdae168cc822de arron.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Author Unknown Number of households in Wrexham set to receive £100 energy payment revealed https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26701238.revealed---many-wrexham-households-will-get-100-energy-boost/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:23:09 +0000 3a46b346890265abf17302dadb1f7cb0 alec.doyle@newsquest.co.uk | Alec Doyle Wrexham mum, 42, launches breast cancer campaign after shock diagnosis https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26691914.wrexham-mum-launches-campaign-younger-breast-screening/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 dab5aadad3d28857866edc18ddb292e3 heidi.hardman-welsh@newsquest.co.uk | Heidi Hardman-Welsh 'Nobody should be sleeping rough on the first day out of prison' says MS https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26700738.shocking-data-shows-many-hmp-berwyn-leavers-sleep-rough/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:43:22 +0000 d50669022b5ac3171aa5123d6feafe61 steve.craddock@newsquest.co.uk | Steve Craddock Leader of Wrexham Council criticises Senedd for ‘playing games’ with ALN funding https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26701378.wrexham-council-leader-criticises-senedds-aln-money-games/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:43:21 +0000 7072036c7c2c3d00b0331a65e49542bc alec.doyle@newsquest.co.uk | Alec Doyle 12 photos from the past across Wrexham and Flintshire https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26699774.12-photos-past-across-wrexham-flintshire/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:30:00 +0000 511dcc9d688f832a0ca88cea8986315f claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk | Claire Pierce Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day events in Wrexham and Flintshire https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26692695.wrexham-flintshire-remembrance-sunday-events-2026/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:13:00 +0000 e7b14fe581628310136544437c5da2a4 Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding Deeside club supporting children with complex needs faces closure as funding sought https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26696545.flintshires-clwb-cwtsh-risk-without-funding/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000 1d470928beed3e8e05b40344b4812ea3 arron.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Arron Evans Siblings pay tribute to Welsh cyclo-cross champion from Wrexham who has died https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26695634.family-pays-tribute-champion-cyclist-jan-kardasz/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:07:00 +0000 41c7afa17deeb3dbd894079aa119760b arron.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Arron Evans Wrexham approves 27-flat scheme beside Grade II-listed war memorial https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26697841.housing-scheme-near-wrexham-war-memorial-granted-approval/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:07:02 +0000 d2b7878440c8dcf47f177884110ef506 alec.doyle@newsquest.co.uk | Alec Doyle Health board confirms when Wrexham Maelor doors are set to be fixed https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26695022.maelor-hospital-entrance-set-fixed-february/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 8cfea9c90e01aaf54177fd34a46feaf9 arron.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Arron Evans