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Wrexham

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/ ˈrɛksəm /

noun

  1. a town in N Wales, in Wrexham county borough: seat of the Roman Catholic bishopric of Wales (except the former Glamorganshire); formerly noted for coal-mining. Pop: 42 576 (2001)

  2. a county borough in NE Wales, created in 1996 from part of Clwyd. Pop: 129 700 (2003 est). Area: 500 sq km (193 sq miles)

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In Pendine Park Care Home on the outskirts of Wrexham, Arlene Elano from the Philippines is one of hundreds of staff members from overseas.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

King said his current role was more a "party planner" than chairman and hopes Sunday's home game against Wrexham would be a "massive celebration" with the fans.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Volunteers at two sites in Wrexham - Ruthin Road and Brymbo - regularly give up their evenings between February and May to help gather and move toads, frogs and newts.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Wrexham councillor Marc Jones made the allegation during an executive board meeting this week.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

From friends so near as Mrs. Crawley and Lady Wrexham she had not concealed the fact that Dollie was a misfortune; but if others thought so, they were not to show it.

From Atlantic Narratives Modern Short Stories by Ashe, Elizabeth