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Telford & Wrekin Council has given its full backing for the proposed Wrexham, Shropshire & Midlands Railway (WSMR) service that would restore direct rail links between the region and London. In backing the bid, the Council is also making a strong case for Wellington Station to be confirmed as a key stop on the route.

https://newsroom.telford.gov.uk/news/backing-the-bid-council-supports-new-rail-service

BBC 10^th June 2025

Network Rail urged to resolve rail line concerns

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0eq39ye9r7o

Shropshire Live 7^th June 2025

Momentum builds for direct Shropshire-London rail link with Transport for Wales support

https://www.shropshirelive.com/news/2025/06/07/momentum-builds-for-direct-shropshire-london-rail-link-with-transport-for-wales-support/

Oswestry & Border Counties Advertiser 6^th June 2025

Chirk level-crossing issues in London to Wrexham train plan

https://www.bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk/news/25220847.chirk-level-crossing-issues-london-wrexham-train-plan/

Shropshire Star 6^th June 2025

Major rail operator backs proposed rail link between Shropshire and London - despite some concerns raised

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2025/06/06/major-rail-operator-backs-proposed-rail-link-between-shropshire-and-london-despite-some-concerns-raised/

Shropshire Star 3^rd of June 2025

Network Rail delivers its verdict on Wrexham to London Euston rail link plans - but it's not good news for those backing proposals.

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2025/06/03/network-rail-delivers-its-verdict-on-wrexham-to-london-euston-rail-link-plans-but-its-not-good-news-for-those-backing-proposals/

Border Counties Advertiser 1^st June 2025

Shropshire Council backs bid for direct train to London

https://www.bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk/news/25203598.shropshire-council-backs-bid-direct-train-london/

Shropshire Live 30^th May 2025

Shropshire Council throws weight behind Wrexham – London rail link

https://www.shropshirelive.com/news/2025/05/30/shropshire-council-throws-weight-behind-wrexham-london-rail-link/

Wrexham.com 29^th May 2025

Newbridge fix delayed ‘due to unforeseen circumstances’

https://wrexham.com/news/newbridge-fix-delayed-due-to-unforeseen-circumstances-271066.html

Rail Business Daily 29^th May 2025

In The News | 29 May 2025 | Latest Rail News

https://news.railbusinessdaily.com/in-the-news-29-may-2025-latest-rail-news/

Shropshire Star 29^th May 2025

'There is real momentum behind the idea' - Shrewsbury MP 'optimistic' that daily rail link to London will be realised soon

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2025/05/29/there-is-real-momentum-behind-the-idea-mp-optimistic-that-daily-rail-link-to-london-will-be-realised-soon/

Shropshire Star 29^th May 2025

New council hopes Wrexham to London rail service will help tackle issues with aging population

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2025/05/29/new-council-hopes-wrexham-to-london-rail-service-will-help-tackle-issues-with-aging-population/

Shropshire Council News 29^th May 2025

Council pledges support for Wrexham to London rail service

https://newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk/2025/05/council-pledges-support-for-wrexham-to-london-rail-service/

Railtech.com 27^th May 2025

Open-access push to revive Wales to London link gains some steam, despite rail nationalisation

https://www.railtech.com/all/2025/05/27/open-access-push-to-revive-wales-to-london-link-gains-some-steam-despite-rail-nationalisation/?gdpr=accept

Oswestry & Border Counties Advertizer 26th May 2025

Wrexham: New mural unveiled at Chirk school for railway

https://www.bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk/news/25191582.wrexham-new-mural-unveiled-chirk-school-railway/

Wrexham.com 29^th May 2025

Local artist gifts striking sculpture to Wrexham Maelor Hospital

https://wrexham.com/news/local-artist-gifts-striking-sculpture-to-wrexham-maelor-hospital-271096.html

Wrexham.com 29^th May 2025

Newbridge fix delayed ‘due to unforeseen circumstances’

https://wrexham.com/news/newbridge-fix-delayed-due-to-unforeseen-circumstances-271066.html

Oswestry & Border Counties Advertizer 22^nd May 2025

Gobowen passengers to access new Wrexham-Liverpool Metro

https://www.bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk/news/25184095.gobowen-passengers-access-new-wrexham-liverpool-metro/

Shropshire Star 22 May 2025

Daily rail service from Shropshire to London gets backing from the Prime Minister - here's what Sir Keir said.

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2025/05/22/daily-rail-service-from-shropshire-to-london-gets-backing-from-the-prime-minister-heres-what-sir-keir-said/

The Leader 24^th May 2025

Wrexham communities to benefit from £300,000 funding boost

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25186746.wrexham-communities-benefit-300-000-funding-boost/

Wrexham.com 23^rd May 2025

Plans to turn former warehouse into elite golf training centre

https://wrexham.com/news/plans-to-turn-former-warehouse-into-elite-golf-training-centre-270834.html

Paddle UK 22^nd May 2025

Paddling the Llangollen Canal and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

https://paddleuk.org.uk/paddling-the-llangollen-canal-and-pontcysyllte-aqueduct/

The Leader 14^th May 2025

Wrexham: Plans to turn Wheatsheaf Workshops into apartments

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25158271.wrexham-plans-turn-wheatsheaf-workshops-apartments/

Wrexham.com 10^th May 2025

£30m cuts leave Council ‘at critical point’ with departmental merges, shedding staff and closing services on cards

https://wrexham.com/news/30m-cuts-leave-council-at-critical-point-with-departmental-merges-shedding-staff-and-closing-services-on-cards-269707.html

Shropshire Star 10^th May 2025

Shropshire MPs join forces to call for new rail line to capital that will have 'massive positive impact' for region

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2025/05/10/shropshire-mps-join-forces-to-call-for-new-rail-line-to-capital-that-will-have-massive-positive-impact-for-region/

Eastern Eye 7^th May 2025

10 best canal holidays in Britain for summer 2025

https://www.easterneye.biz/canal-holidays-uk-britain-summer/

Shropshire Star 6^th May 2025

Key rail route to London scrapped a year ago could return - here's why

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2025/05/06/key-rail-route-to-london-scrapped-a-year-ago-could-return-heres-why/

North Wales Chronicle 26^th April 2025

North Wales: Fish and chip shops face pressure as prices soar

https://www.northwaleschronicle.co.uk/news/25117487.wrexham-fish-chip-shops-face-pressure-prices-soar/?ref=mr&lp=6

Whitchurch Herald 24^th April 2025

Free canal boating taster event to take place at Whitchurch

https://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/news/25105732.free-canal-boating-taster-event-take-place-whitchurch/

Shropshire Star 20^th April 2025

Where Ironbridge and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct rank on national list of best (and worst) World Heritage Sites

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2025/04/20/where-ironbridge-and-pontcysyllte-aqueduct-rank-on-national-list-of-best-and-worst-world-heritage-sites/

Leader Live 20^th April 2025

Former chapel near Wrexham goes on the market for £300k

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25091030.former-chapel-near-wrexham-goes-market-300k/

Mirror 20^th April 2025

UK's huge 11-mile floating canal in the sky where boats cross 38m above ground

https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/uks-huge-11-mile-floating-35072507

Leader Live 20^th April 2025

Flintshire and Wrexham areas ranked on 'best places to live' list

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25088050.flintshire-wrexham-areas-ranked-best-places-live-list/

MSN 18^th April 2024

The Shropshire market town with a heritage railway, castles and thriving food festival

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/tripideas/the-shropshire-market-town-with-a-heritage-railway-castles-and-thriving-food-festival/ss-AA1D2UE2?ocid=weather-verthp-feeds#image=1

In Your Area 17^th April 2025

Young local hero leads community in litter-picking campaign on Llangollen Road in Acrefair

https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/young-local-hero-leads-community-in-litter-picking-campaign-on-llangollen-road-in-acrefair

Shropshire Star 17^th April 2025

Try canal boating at Whixall Marina and Trevor Basin

https://www.shropshirestar.com/your-world/2025/04/14/try-canal-boating-at-whixall-marina-and-trevor-basin/

Wales on Line 12^th April 2025

All the 20mph roads in Wales set to be 30mph again

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/20mph-roads-wales-set-30mph-31402491?utm_source=wales_online_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=main_daily_newsletter&utm_content=&utm_term=&ruid=6a2b2785-562f-4d7e-88af-5b97840a1bfa&hx=1a4dbfe3fa69633f5180b696f7a076cf080ad607a50833b53f590dcb344c7a37

Wrexham.com 12^th April 2025

“Huge relief” at Welsh Government grant for Newbridge works as council wont have to find the cash

https://wrexham.com/news/huge-relief-at-welsh-government-grant-for-newbridge-works-as-council-wont-have-to-find-the-cash-268531.html

Wales On Line 9^th April 2025

You can paddle a canoe 126ft in the air above the Welsh countryside – here’s how

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/travel/you-can-paddle-canoe-126ft-31378705

Business Live 8^th April 2025

Workplace recycling law transforms Welsh businesses’ approach to waste

https://www.business-live.co.uk/special-features/workplace-recycling-law-transforms-welsh-31340796

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Wrexham.com 7^th April 2025

“Commencement of the permanent repair to the slip” as Newbridge work progresses

https://wrexham.com/news/commencement-of-the-permanent-repair-to-the-slip-as-newbridge-work-progresses-268103.html

Rail Magazine 7^th April 2025

Open access operator's frustration as year-long wait for decision continues

https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/25/open-access-operator-s-frustration-as-year-long-wait-for-decision-continues

Wrexham.com 1^st April 2025

New ‘brewery tap room’, ‘landmark commercial development’ and more by Wrexham General?

https://wrexham.com/news/new-brewery-tap-room-landmark-commercial-development-and-more-by-wrexham-general-267929.html

Wrexham.com 1^st April 2025

Wrexham Council to review city centre and cultural strategy for economic prosperity

https://wrexham.com/news/wrexham-council-to-review-city-centre-and-cultural-strategy-for-economic-prosperity-267901.html

Deeside.com 1^st April 2025

Welsh Government sets stricter planning rules for flood-prone areas

https://www.deeside.com/welsh-government-sets-stricter-planning-rules-for-flood-prone-areas/

Daily Post 31^st March 2025

'Transformative' development with plaza and brewery planned for Wrexham

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/transformative-development-plaza-brewery-planned-31322625

Wales on Line 25^th March 2025

People who signed up to Government energy efficiency scheme now living in 'houses that aren't fit for human habitation.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/people-who-signed-up-government-31270757?utm_source=wales_online_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=main_daily_newsletter&utm_content=&utm_term=&ruid=6a2b2785-562f-4d7e-88af-5b97840a1bfa&hx=1a4dbfe3fa69633f5180b696f7a076cf080ad607a50833b53f590dcb344c7a37

Leader Live 24th March 2025

Llangollen Road, Acrefair set for resurfacing works

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25033472.llangollen-road-acrefair-set-resurfacing-works/

Wrexham.com 23^rd March 2025

Explore free educational resources for learning about Dee Valley history

https://wrexham.com/news/explore-free-educational-resources-for-learning-about-dee-valley-history-267345.html

Wrexham.com 22^nd March 2025

A view from Clwyd South’s Member of the Senedd

https://wrexham.com/columns/a-view-from-clwyd-souths-member-of-the-senedd-58-267258.html

The Leader 20^th March 2025

Poetry events set for launch at Wrexham arts centre

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25021644.poetry-events-set-launch-wrexham-arts-centre/

The Wrexham Herald 19^th March 2025

Sam Rowlands MS calls for support for new rail link

https://www.herald.wales/north-wales/wrexham-north-wales/sam-rowlands-ms-calls-for-support-for-new-rail-link/

Wrexham.com 18^th March 2025

Almost 1,000 people have their say on plans to axe local library budgets

https://wrexham.com/news/almost-1000-people-have-their-say-on-plans-to-axe-local-library-budgets-267162.html

The Leader 14^th March 2025

Volunteers recognised for keeping Cefn and Acrefair clean

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/25009430.volunteers-recognised-keeping-cefn-acrefair-clean/

Shropshire Star 11^th March 2025

Canal & River Trust publishes new West Midlands Places to Visit Guide to inspire great days out by the water this Easter

https://www.shropshirestar.com/your-world/2025/03/11/canal-river-trust-publishes-new-west-midlands-places-to-visit-guide-to-inspire-great-days-out-by-the-water-this-easter/

The Post 9^th March 2025

Walking through history on the Offa’s Dyke Path

https://www.thepost.co.nz/travel/360595673/walking-through-history-offas-dyke-path

Express 6^th March 2025

UK town with 'nation's best high street' unveils incredible £24m train station plans

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2023451/shrewsbury-shropshire-train-station

Shropshire Live 6^th March 2025

Meeting discusses boost to rail services and Shrewsbury station revamp

https://www.shropshirelive.com/news/2025/03/06/meeting-discusses-boost-to-rail-services-and-shrewsbury-station-revamp/

The Free Press 4^th March 2025

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct reopens to public after annual closure

https://www.denbighshirefreepress.co.uk/news/24981098.pontcysyllte-aqueduct-reopens-public-annual-closure/

The Leader 6^th March 2025

Cefn: New healthcare facility could serve 10,000 patients

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/24982826.cefn-new-healthcare-facility-serve-10-000-patients/

The Business Desk 5^th March 2025

Shrewsbury Parkway Station plans gather pace

https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/westmidlands/news/2095308-shrewsbury-parkway-station-plans-gather-pace

The Leader Live 4^th March 2025

Simon O'Rourke's bee sculpture for Black Mountain Honey

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/24980129.simon-orourkes-bee-sculpture-black-mountain-honey/

Wrexham Council News 3^rd March 2025

North Wales Dementia Friendly Communities Scheme

https://news.wrexham.gov.uk/north-wales-dementia-friendly-communities-scheme/

Shropshire Star 3^rd March 2025

Could Shrewsbury get a new railway station? Talks underway to plot creating and funding second station in county town

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2025/03/03/could-shrewsbury-get-a-new-railway-station-talks-underway-to-plot-creating-and-funding-second-station-in-county-town/

Rail Advent 3^rd March 2025

Plans for new Shrewsbury railway station gather momentum

https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/03/plans-for-new-shrewsbury-railway-station-gather-momentum.html

Shropshire Council 3^rd March 2025

Shrewsbury Parkway station plans take a step forward

https://newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk/2025/03/shrewsbury-parkway-station-plans-take-a-step-forward/

Rail Magazine 3^rd March 2025

Open access operator and council's proposed Shrewsbury "parkway" station take step forward

https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2025/03/03/plans-for-proposed-shrewsbury-parkway-station-with-open-access-support-take-step-forward

BBC News 3^rd March 2025

Council explores funding options for new station

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g02xj77g3o

Leader Live 23^rd February 2025

Best chips in Wrexham and Flintshire, according to readers

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/24956540.best-chips-wrexham-flintshire-according-readers/

Wales on Line 23^rd February 2025

The forgotten village 'frozen out' of tourism boom at world-famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/forgotten-village-frozen-out-tourism-31057239

Daily Post 23^rd February 2025

The forgotten village 'frozen out' of tourism boom at world-famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/forgotten-village-frozen-out-tourism-31057239

The Leader Live 22^nd February 2025

Exhibition on art and railways to take place in Wrexham

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/24947610.exhibition-art-railways-take-place-wrexham/

Wrexham.com 15^th February 2025

Hope House’s Llangollen Canal Walk returns this March

https://wrexham.com/news/hope-houses-llangollen-canal-walk-returns-this-march-265442.html

Business Wales 13^th February 2025

Major North Wales tidal energy project expands to support green growth

https://businesswales.gov.wales/news-and-blog/major-north-wales-tidal-energy-project-expands-support-green-growth

The Leader 13^th February 2025

Valentine's Day: Meet the florists in Wrexham and Flintshire

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/24932603.valentines-day-meet-florists-wrexham-flintshire/

Oswestry and Border Counties Advertizer 13^th February 2025

Walkers prepare for 10-mile trek along Llangollen Canal

https://www.bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk/news/24928903.walkers-prepare-10-mile-trek-along-llangollen-canal/

Wrexham Council News 12^th February 2025

Latest SPF applications open soon – grants available from £50k up to £700k

https://news.wrexham.gov.uk/latest-spf-applications-open-soon-grants-available-from-50k-up-to-700k/

Wrexham Council News 11^th February 2025

Plans progressing well for new train service between Wrexham and London

https://news.wrexham.gov.uk/plans-progressing-well-for-new-train-service-between-wrexham-and-london/

Shropshire Star 12^th February 2025

Hope House’s Llangollen Canal Walk returns this March

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2025/02/12/hope-houses-llangollen-canal-walk-returns-this-march/

Wrexham Council News 11^th February 2025

Plans progressing well for new train service between Wrexham and London

https://news.wrexham.gov.uk/plans-progressing-well-for-new-train-service-between-wrexham-and-london/

The Leader Live 11^th February 2025

New plan for decarbonising North East Wales industry

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/24927053.new-plan-decarbonising-north-east-wales-industry/

Wrexham.com 10^th February 2025

Wrexham to London train service gets ‘support in principle’ from Department of Transport

https://wrexham.com/news/wrexham-to-london-train-service-gets-support-in-principle-from-department-of-transport-265169.html

North Wales Live 10^th February 2025

Update on new train service between Wales and London

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/update-new-train-service-between-30970395

Railnews 10^th February 2025

Monday essay: More open access? It looks like thumbs down

https://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2025/02/10-monday-essay-more-open-access.html

Shropshire Star.com 7^th February 2025

New Shrewsbury-to-London rail service given a 'boost' - here's when services could begin

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/transport/2025/02/07/new-shrewsbury-to-london-rail-line-given-a-boost-heres-when-services-are-expected-to-begin/

The Leader 2^nd February 2025

Duke of Wellington pub in Acrefair is now up for sale

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/24891817.duke-wellington-pub-acrefair-now-sale/

Wales 247 31^st January 2025

Guided walks to highlight the best of Dee Valley

https://www.wales247.co.uk/guided-walks-to-highlight-the-best-of-dee-valley

BBC 29^th January 2025

'Disgusting' landfill smells 'cannot continue'

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c05l1vm7y98o

The Leader 28^th January 2025

Memories of Wrexham's LEGO factory and distribution

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/24876494.memories-wrexhams-lego-factory-distribution/

Wales on Line 22^nd January 2025

Major jet stream to hit UK this weekend as Met Office warns of 'danger to life' and more weather warnings

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/major-jet-stream-hit-uk-30831174?utm_source=wales_online_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=main_daily_newsletter&utm_content=&utm_term=&ruid=6a2b2785-562f-4d7e-88af-5b97840a1bfa&hx=1a4dbfe3fa69633f5180b696f7a076cf080ad607a50833b53f590dcb344c7a37

Leader 19^th January 2025

Updated 2025: Top cafes across Wrexham and Flintshire

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/24858173.updated-2025-top-cafes-across-wrexham-flintshire/

Nation Cymru 18^th January 2025

Three Welsh waterways appear in ‘most scenic canals to visit in 2025’ list

https://nation.cymru/feature/three-welsh-waterways-appear-in-most-scenic-canals-to-visit-in-2025-list/

Inkl 17^th January 2025

‘The river that runs in the sky’: readers choose their wonders of the world

https://www.inkl.com/news/the-river-that-runs-in-the-sky-readers-choose-their-wonders-of-the-world

Leader Live 13^th January 2025

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct confirms closure until spring

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/24851382.pontcysyllte-aqueduct-confirms-closure-spring/

The Leader 13^th January 2025

'Emotional' Declan Swans gig pays tribute to Bailey Jones

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/24852932.emotional-declan-swans-gig-pays-tribute-bailey-jones/

Nation Cymru 18^th January 2025

Three Welsh waterways appear in ‘most scenic canals to visit in 2025’ list

https://nation.cymru/feature/three-welsh-waterways-appear-in-most-scenic-canals-to-visit-in-2025-list/

The Leader 10^th January 2025

Wrexham: Declan Swans set for gig in memory of Bailey Jones at the Holly Bush Inn.

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/24847797.wrexham-declan-swans-set-gig-memory-bailey-jones/

Wrexham.com 7^th January 2025

Plans for new solar farm to power major Stori Brymbo project

https://wrexham.com/news/plans-for-new-solar-farm-to-power-major-stori-brymbo-project-263195.html

The Guardian 7^th January 2025

Canals have vital role to play in UK’s climate resilience, says charity

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jan/07/canals-uk-climate-resilience-biodiversity

Wales on Line 7^th January 2025

People warned not to go in water at dozens of beaches

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/people-warned-not-go-water-30726678?utm_source=wales_online_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=main_daily_newsletter&utm_content=&utm_term=&ruid=6a2b2785-562f-4d7e-88af-5b97840a1bfa&hx=1a4dbfe3fa69633f5180b696f7a076cf080ad607a50833b53f590dcb344c7a37

Oswestry & Boarder Counties Advertizer 6^th January 2025

Network Rail working to clear 100 ton landslip at Gobowen

https://www.bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk/news/24837178.network-rail-working-clear-100-ton-landslip-gobowen/

Daily Post 2^nd January 2025

Cillian Murphy among Peaky Blinders stars spotted filming new movie in North Wales near the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/entertainment/movies/cillian-murphy-among-peaky-blinders-stars-spotted-filming-new-movie-in-north-wales/ar-AA1v8coI?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1

The Gaurdian 1^st January 2025

Three-day snow warning issued for parts of England, Scotland and Wales

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/jan/01/three-day-snow-warning-england-scotland-wales-met-office-rain-travel

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