Reporting on an inquest can be one of the hardest types of stories a journalist can write. More often than not, they are emotionally charged proceedings attended by grief-stricken people who are desperate for answers. Sometimes, inquests can seem quite clinical due to a coroner’s need to remain impartial and …
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Money in schools is so tight that heads are working extra jobs and say pupils aren’t getting the support they need 11:52, 10 Dec 2025Updated 11:58, 10 Dec 2025 Headteachers have spoken to us about why they feel they’re now in a very difficult position Headteachers in Wales have described …
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By Emily Cooper Published: 10:46 EDT, 5 June 2024 | Updated: 10:53 EDT, 5 June 2024 A shameless thief stole Royal Mail uniforms from a van to go on a crime spree disguised as a postman. Jonathan Higgins, 32, forced his way into a Royal Mail van to steal parcels …
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A 32-year-old man from Wrexham has been jailed for his part in thefts in Chester and North Wales – including raiding a Royal Mail van. Jonathan Higgins from Langdale Avenue, Rhostyllen appeared at Chester Magistrates on May 24 to be sentenced after pleading guilty to theft by finding, two counts …
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A Tory MP has pledged to refund anyone caught out by a postal mix-up involving undelivered mail. A number of people paid £2.50 at Wrexham sorting office only to find the envelope awaiting collection was a campaign letter from Sarah Atherton, the city’s MP. She has apologised for the inconvenience …
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Since 2005, members of the public have been able to apply to public bodies for information, documents, photos and videos they hold. In the intervening years, the number of Freedom of Information (FoI) requests submitted to North Wales Police (NWP) has soared, placing additional demands on the force. In 2005, …
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It’s an uncertain time for the economy as local lockdowns are introduced and the UK braces for a second wave of coronavirus — but companies are still hiring. Some businesses have fared better than others during the pandemic and even though you might think that opportunities would be few and …
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A scammer posing as a postman has prompted police to issue a warning. A man wearing impersonating a Royal Mail worker has been knocking on doors in the Rhos on Sea area. North Wales Police issued the warning through its community safety central team warning residents of a “suspicious man”. …
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A woman has been flown to hospital after being hit by a car in Wrexham town centre. The casualty was flown to Aintree University Hospital in Liverpool after she was struck by the car on Regent Street in the town at around 12pm. The extent of her injuries has not …
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