National government

Andrew Ranger MP has explained his decision

National government

Andrew Ranger vows to stand up for Bangor-on-Dee amid gambling tax concerns

Drivers could be protected under new rules

Drivers could be protected under new rules

Wrexham MP welcomes parking crackdown after city car park controversies

Wrexham has been named a housing 'desert'

Wrexham has been named a housing 'desert'

Wrexham named housing 'desert' as no rentals affordable for benefit claimants

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the triple lock will continue until the end of this parliament, which means the weekly New State Pension is likely to rise from £241.30 to about £250.70 from April 2027

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the triple lock will continue until the end of this parliament, which means the weekly New State Pension is likely to rise from £241.30 to about £250.70 from April 2027

State pension tipped to increase by nearly £500 a year as weekly payments reach £250

Work and Pensions secretary Pat McFadden. The DWP can recover certain benefit debts directly from bank accounts without a court order.

Work and Pensions secretary Pat McFadden. The DWP can recover certain benefit debts directly from bank accounts without a court order.

Department for Work and Pensions

The DWP can seize money from bank accounts under new rules – who is affected?

MP for Broxbourne, Lewis Cocking (second left), alongside (left to right) Howard Cox of Fair Fuel UK, Joe Robertson, Rebecca Paul, Gareth Bacon, Alice Young, and Peter Bedford, delivers a previous 150,000-signature petition to the Treasury in central

MP for Broxbourne, Lewis Cocking (second left), alongside (left to right) Howard Cox of Fair Fuel UK, Joe Robertson, Rebecca Paul, Gareth Bacon, Alice Young, and Peter Bedford, delivers a previous 150,000-signature petition to the Treasury in central

Fuel prices could fall as 30,000 drivers demand Budget action from Chancellor

HMRC urges parents to check for childcare help before October half-term

HMRC urges parents to check for childcare help before October half-term

HMRC warning to working parents as October half-term approaches

Several projects in North Wales are getting funding

Several projects in North Wales are getting funding

Local government

New funding boost for Wrexham and Flintshire heritage and culture projects

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as 80,000 people have joined calls to lower the state pension age to 65

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as 80,000 people have joined calls to lower the state pension age to 65

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP State Pension age row deepens as 80,000 demand retirement at 65

What the skyline of low carbon power plant would look like.

What the skyline of low carbon power plant would look like.

UK Government seeks more information on Connah’s Quay low carbon power plant

Water bills set to fall by £240million – but households face a catch

Water bills set to fall by £240million – but households face a catch

Water bills set to fall by £240million next year – but households face a catch

Glyndwr National Park

Minister minded to reject proposed Glyndwr National Park as final decision nears

Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Siân Gwenllian, visited Tŷ Pawb in Wrexham

Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Siân Gwenllian, visited Tŷ Pawb in Wrexham

£5m boost for Wrexham as exciting plans to transform city centre take shape

Becky Gittins MP

Becky Gittins MP

Labour Party Conference

Becky Gittins MP returns from Labour conference with renewed hope

Actor Michael Sheen with Katie Witherden, now part of the Monsanto Contamination Action Group which has launched a Senedd petition to introduce rigorous testing in affected communities.

Actor Michael Sheen with Katie Witherden, now part of the Monsanto Contamination Action Group which has launched a Senedd petition to introduce rigorous testing in affected communities.

Wrexham chemical waste petition demands blood tests after Public Health Wales warning

TfW Class 175 at Llandudno Station.

TfW Class 175 at Llandudno Station.

North Wales Coast railway set for 'once in a generation' £25m transformation project

Avanti West Coast will be taken into public ownership next year

Avanti West Coast will be taken into public ownership next year

National government

Avanti West Coast to be nationalised in major change for North Wales passengers

Pension withdrawals have soared by 70% in two years ahead of a major inheritance tax change due from April 2027

Pension withdrawals have soared by 70% in two years ahead of a major inheritance tax change due from April 2027

Pension warning as savers rush to access their money before death tax changes

Around 3.2 million pensioners are due HMRC refunds after a state pension tax calculation error.

Around 3.2 million pensioners are due HMRC refunds after a state pension tax calculation error.

Millions of pensioners could be owed money after HMRC mistake

Llyr Gruffydd, cabinet minister for rural resilience and sustainability on litter pick.

Llyr Gruffydd, cabinet minister for rural resilience and sustainability on litter pick.

National government

Welsh Government considering new measures to address roadside litter

Prime Minister Andy Burnham Andy Burnham has warned Labour must get the tax balance “right” as John Healey prepares to deliver his first Budget on October 28.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham Andy Burnham has warned Labour must get the tax balance “right” as John Healey prepares to deliver his first Budget on October 28.

Burnham issues cryptic tax warning with 2026 Budget just weeks away

am Rowlands MS for Fflint Wrecsam with Charley Miller, Assistant Manager, Peter Griffiths, Area Business Partner, Jordan Hill, Store Manager and Nicola Molyneux, Store Business Partner.

am Rowlands MS for Fflint Wrecsam with Charley Miller, Assistant Manager, Peter Griffiths, Area Business Partner, Jordan Hill, Store Manager and Nicola Molyneux, Store Business Partner.

Primark marks 50 years in Wales as 1100 staff work across eight stores

The Saltney-registered business specialised in aircraft maintenance and repair

The Saltney-registered business specialised in aircraft maintenance and repair

Flintshire aviation company enters liquidation after vote to wind up business

Generic image of children playing

Generic image of children playing

National government

'Lifeline' additional needs children's support club at risk over funding cut

Plaid Cymru MS for Fflint Wrecsam Marc Jones askes First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth how Welsh Government plans hold those responsible for illegal waste dumps - both today in villages like Coedpoeth or historically at sites like Llwyneinion - accountable.

Plaid Cymru MS for Fflint Wrecsam Marc Jones askes First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth how Welsh Government plans hold those responsible for illegal waste dumps - both today in villages like Coedpoeth or historically at sites like Llwyneinion - accountable.

waste management

First Minister says Wrexham polluters must pay to clean up illegal waste sites

A service has been held at the wheel

A service has been held at the wheel

Gresford Colliery

Wrexham remembers 266 men and boys lost in Gresford disaster 92 years on

Airbus Broughton's new A321 wing facility

Airbus Broughton's new A321 wing facility

'Great news for North Wales' - Welsh Government reacts to 480 new Airbus jobs

Wrexham Council is planning major changes to its bin collection and recycling strategy as it faces heavy Welsh Government fines for missing recycling targets.

Wrexham Council is planning major changes to its bin collection and recycling strategy as it faces heavy Welsh Government fines for missing recycling targets.

waste management

Threat of £750,000 fine prompts plan for major Wrexham bin collection changes

Energy bill help could change as campaigners target £150 Warm Home Discount

Energy bill help could change as campaigners target £150 Warm Home Discount

Cold Weather Payments

Campaigners demand bigger Warm Home Discount as households face winter squeeze

The new figures show how many people are claiming PIP in the area

The new figures show how many people are claiming PIP in the area

New PIP figures reveal how many people are claiming across North East Wales

The Chair of the Welsh Affairs Select Committee Ruth Jones MP said she was 'disappointed' with the initial response of the Secretary of State for Wales Stephen Kinnock after the BBC's Buried documentary revealed historic toxic dumping across Wales.

The Chair of the Welsh Affairs Select Committee Ruth Jones MP said she was 'disappointed' with the initial response of the Secretary of State for Wales Stephen Kinnock after the BBC's Buried documentary revealed historic toxic dumping across Wales.

MPs demand urgent testing after Welsh Secretary's ‘disappointing’ toxic dump response

North Wales Fire Service tackle wildfires across the region, including a large blaze on Halkyn Mountain. July 2026

North Wales Fire Service tackle wildfires across the region, including a large blaze on Halkyn Mountain. July 2026

Wildfires “a warning we must not ignore” says Wales' First Minister

Ty Pawb could be transformed under new plans

Ty Pawb could be transformed under new plans

Cultural attractions

Plans to transform key areas of Wrexham's Tŷ Pawb receive £72,000 boost

Marcus Ansloos and Caroline Johnson have had their say on the business rate cuts announced today (September 15).

Marcus Ansloos and Caroline Johnson have had their say on the business rate cuts announced today (September 15).

New business rate cuts hailed as a 'Godsend' for local hospitality and leisure venues

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as a new petition is calling for a major tax boost for pensioners, with a higher personal allowance linked to the State Pension Triple Lock.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as a new petition is calling for a major tax boost for pensioners, with a higher personal allowance linked to the State Pension Triple Lock.

New tax campaign launched to increase HMRC personal allowance for all pensioners

Hollywood actor Michael Sheen and environmental journalists Lucy Taylor and Dan Ashby told the Welsh Affairs Select Committee that toxic chemical dumps across Wales - including in Wrexham - needed a national solution.

Hollywood actor Michael Sheen and environmental journalists Lucy Taylor and Dan Ashby told the Welsh Affairs Select Committee that toxic chemical dumps across Wales - including in Wrexham - needed a national solution.

Natural Resources Wales

Wrexham chemical dump site branded a ‘shame on Britain’ during Westminster hearing

The guidance will aim to bring greater clarity and consistency to mobile phone policies across Wales.

The guidance will aim to bring greater clarity and consistency to mobile phone policies across Wales.

Wales launches consultation on restricting mobile phone use in schools

Cllr Will Martin at Junction 4 of the A483

Cllr Will Martin at Junction 4 of the A483

Local government

Action needed on A483 junction revamp after residents suffer 'years of disruption'

Millions face a longer wait for their State Pension as the age rises to 67 by 2028.

Millions face a longer wait for their State Pension as the age rises to 67 by 2028.

Department for Work and Pensions

State Pension age rises to 67 - who will be hit hardest as retirement age goes up?

Could you have £2,000 sitting untouched? The forgotten savings pots millions of young adults may be entitled to

Could you have £2,000 sitting untouched? The forgotten savings pots millions of young adults may be entitled to

The forgotten £2,000 savings pot with your name on - and how to claim it

Wrexham Council has made a fresh call for Welsh Government to release £340m of ALN funding to local authorities to pay for support schools have already provided for pupils.

Wrexham Council has made a fresh call for Welsh Government to release £340m of ALN funding to local authorities to pay for support schools have already provided for pupils.

Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

Wrexham Council renews call for Welsh Government to deliver £340m of ALN funding

Argoed High School is enforcing a school-wide phone ban starting from September

Argoed High School is enforcing a school-wide phone ban starting from September

Flintshire school announces full mobile phone ban starting from September

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as charities warn proposed DWP changes to health-related Universal Credit for under-22s could push thousands of young people into poverty.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as charities warn proposed DWP changes to health-related Universal Credit for under-22s could push thousands of young people into poverty.

Thousands could be caught by major DWP Universal Credit benefit shake-up

Energy bills are set to rise by £60 from October. Experts warn of a difficult winter and reveal ways households can reduce their bills.

Energy bills are set to rise by £60 from October. Experts warn of a difficult winter and reveal ways households can reduce their bills.

How to save on energy bills as Ofgem price cap rises £60 to £1,723

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as campaigners call for the State Pension raised to £14,500, arguing it should at least match the minimum wage for younger workers.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as campaigners call for the State Pension raised to £14,500, arguing it should at least match the minimum wage for younger workers.

Department for Work and Pensions

Pensioners could get thousands more under Minimum Wage State Pension bid

New coins with King Charles' portrait are being issued in response to increased demand for the 10p denomination

New coins with King Charles' portrait are being issued in response to increased demand for the 10p denomination

King Charles III

Millions of new coins with King Charles' portrait heading into circulation

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early this week.

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early this week.

Pensioners given urgent warning over DWP State Pension payments this week

Cllr Paul Pemberton pictured in 2005 inside the area now fenced off around Llwyneinion Acid Tar Lagoon during his campaign to clean up the site.

Cllr Paul Pemberton pictured in 2005 inside the area now fenced off around Llwyneinion Acid Tar Lagoon during his campaign to clean up the site.

'One last chance' to rid Wrexham of toxic legacy after Sheen documentary

Child Benefit payments could stop for parents who fail to extend claims by August 31. You don't need to wait for results day to apply.

Child Benefit payments could stop for parents who fail to extend claims by August 31. You don't need to wait for results day to apply.

HMRC Child Benefit warning for parents as payments could stop this month

The Home Office has looked into residents' concerns over the scale of the migrant housing plan for Gronant Institute and made significant changes.

The Home Office has looked into residents' concerns over the scale of the migrant housing plan for Gronant Institute and made significant changes.

Home Office review makes major changes to Flintshire migrant housing plan

Environmental organisation says firms responsible and UK Government should foot the bill for pre-devolution dumping of cancer-causing chemicals in Wrexham.

Environmental organisation says firms responsible and UK Government should foot the bill for pre-devolution dumping of cancer-causing chemicals in Wrexham.

Toxic chemical lagoon clean-up operation should be funded by UK Government

Wrexham woman, Darci Agnew-Weir, launches petition calling for better PCOS care

Wrexham woman, Darci Agnew-Weir, launches petition calling for better PCOS care

Wrexham woman launches petition after years of struggling for PCOS support

The DWP has refunded claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

The DWP has refunded claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

DWP refunds claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

Many UK retailers have paused the sale of disposable barbecues due to the wildfire risk in the UK

Many UK retailers have paused the sale of disposable barbecues due to the wildfire risk in the UK

Full list of retailers where disposable barbecues are banned from sale