Local writer Eleri Schwartz follows the clues hidden in Wrexham’s streets and history, and asks whether the city once had a priory. So did Wrexham once have a priory? After all, we do have a Priory Street and an Abbot Street, both within a short walk of St Giles Church. Maybe the names mean nothing. Streets acquire names for all sorts of reasons, and sometimes those names survive long after their original meaning has been forgotten. That being said, I find in Wrexham there is a meaning behind...

Magic dragon Brewery Tap on Charles Street Wrexham is featured in the 54th addition of CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2027. Each entry is chosen through a rigorous selection process that highlights the very best standards around the UK. It means that the Magic Dragon Tap is one of the best pubs for cask beer. The guide includes detailed listings of over 4,500 recommended pubs, highlighting the facilities available at each venue, and a comprehensive brewery section covering 1,700 breweries and 5,000...