Links and stories of interest [25-01-08]
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| 11:37 UK time, Friday, 25 January 2008
Here's a opportunity to discuss some of the local issues in the news or topics being raised by local bloggers, including a rant about traffic congestion in Wrexham, news that the Eagles Meadow development is on schedule for completion in April, the late great F1 driver Tom Pryce and the last deep coal mine in Wales.
- Blog, Nick Colbourne
Says Nick: "Every single day folks driving into Wrexham from the Marchwiel direction along the A525 can expect to start queuing by the Barracks because the traffic lights by Lidl allow just 4 or 5 cars through before returning to red."
Related: Wrexham congestion
- Daily Post
One of ex-Formula One star Tom Pryce’s best friends will speak of his friendship with the driver tomorrow.
Related: Tom profile
- ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales News
Wales' last deep mine, Tower Colliery, is set to close with a march of celebration, 13 years after miners reopened it.
Related: Local pits
Peter Hain resigns - Blog, ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales political editor Betsan Powys
As the Electoral Commision decides to refer Peter Hain's case to Scotland Yard, Mr Hain, we're told, will "resign as Work and Pensions Secretary this afternoon". He plans to "clear his name". Does this mean he's still Welsh Secretary then?...
- Evening Leader
Wrexham's biggest ever development is taking shape as major retailers prepare to move in.
Related: Eagles Meadow
