Wrexham

/ 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)

Example Sentences

Cardiff Metropolitan University does not have an overseas campus but its degrees are taught in locations including Singapore, Lebanon, and Sri Lanka while Wrexham University's partners include institutions in China, Myanmar and Greece.

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A fallen tree at Gobowen led to rail services being suspended between Shrewsbury and Wrexham on Friday, while the M48 Severn Bridge was closed in both directions.

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There are also homes without power in Bodorgan on Anglesey, at Betws-y-Coed, Barmouth and Cefn Mawr near Wrexham.

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Meanwhile the high bridges on the A483 south of Wrexham, which cross the Dee and Ceiriog valleys, have been closed.

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They are among the biggest spenders in the EFL, along with Welsh club Wrexham, who are owned by a consortium that features Hollywood duo Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.

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