Posted: Sun 10th Jul 2011

WREXHAMdotcom Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-07-10

This article is old - Published: Sunday, Jul 10th, 2011

  • Wrexham folk will be happy to know that Ruby the train pony has found a new home! Read more here http://t.co/4YLpaqp #wrexham #
  • anyone got any news/events they'd like featured on the site today? Send us a tweet! #
  • A483 chocker as a monsoon sweeps towards chester. Laybys packed with drivers too scared of rain. Ambulance sighted going northwards. #
  • In the Anise…. YUM! Choices choices… http://lockerz.com/s/118580372 #
  • read more about @Fiona_Fletcher aka the MNINC Chicken and her campaigning work for cancer charities here http://t.co/6RmsXws #wrexham #
  • Wrexham lead the ECL swimming gala @ Holywell after 10 events – thanks for update @redstarwxm #
  • Sign on Wynnstay point customers to Nags Head – someone scribbled on it saying 'crass', do you agree? http://lockerz.com/s/118550335 #
  • read all about local singer-songwriter @Danny_Gruff and his new single here http://t.co/1EWCztQ #wrexham #
  • Headline pun of the day? RT @ReeceEmmitt: LOL at #TheBooth @who_is_joe_gill @ashthelaird @rjonesyo http://yfrog.com/kjj54fj #
  • the state of play with Wrexham's High Street stores https://www.wrexham.com/news/future-high-street-stores-hangs-balance-429.html #wrexham #
  • Steph Booth Update: The Oswestry Fun House and McLarens are now being operated by the premises' landlord. #
  • just done an update on the latest closures of Stephanie Booth's hotels http://t.co/1ShfeHl #Wrexham #
  • Booth Hotels Update cont'd: Despite claims of ownership, it seems all but four were leased. 105 jobs in total lost. All 'Fun Houses' shut. #
  • Stephanie Booth Hotels Update: Anchor Hotel (Ruthin) The Wynnstay Arms Hotel (Wrexham) and The Chester Bridge Hotel all CLOSED. #
  • A483 is clear from rhostyllen southbound so the issue is before that (cheers @ellss_ ) #
  • Confirmed two car and lorry collision, the a483 is 'gridlocked' #
  • Just had report in: southbound a483 by ruthin road 'two cars facing wrong way' thus delays there. #
  • a relatively quiet day after the craziness that was yesterday, but two articles to come tonight once this reporter drags his sorry self home #
  • Please note, no phones were hacked in breaking the Wynnstay closure story yesterday! #
  • The sun is sneaking out in Wrexham….finally! #
  • Wynnstay article updated to include council statement http://t.co/fQrS2Di #wrexham #
  • The Crusaders suspend seven players, none will face Hull on Saturday. Rod Findlay said: "The club's code of discipline was broken." #
  • Wrexham FC issue statement saying they met WST today and intend to meet over the w/e to try and finalise an agreement to put to WST members #
  • Our fuller story on the Wynnstay closure is up on http://t.co/fQrS2Di Please get in touch if you are affected or have more info. #
  • Wrexham.com reporters just arrived back from the Wynnstay staff meeting at The Nags Head, report up soon #
  • Reporter taking a well earned lunch break in the always excellent TryThaiShop! Chicken Pad Thai at its finest in Wrexham. #
  • A483 southbound lorry broken down so 1 lane just after rossett turn off.Police there with cones. Mild impact on traffic for now. #
  • Confirmation that Stephanie Booth has flown to Spain not looking good for hotel chain, extent of financial woe yet to be determined #
  • Rumour now surfacing that Stephanie Booth has absconded to Spain #
  • We understand todays issues cover the Wynnstay & the 'Fun House' in Wrexham ( @twj2004 ) in reply to twj2004 #
  • If anyone has a wedding reception/event booked @ the Wynnstay stay locked onto our Twitter account & we'll do our best to update you #
  • Wrexham.com understands a letter has gone out to locals affected by issues with the Wynnstay and refers to financial problems. More soon! #
  • Wrexham.com reporter on the ground: 'Doors of the Wynnstay are locked and no signage out, very dark inside no lights'. #
  • Trying to follow up on Wynnstay however @lloydshotels @wynnstayhotel and @Hotel_Stephanie recently gone from twitter + some FB pages gone. #
  • Does anyone have information on the Wynnstay Hotel in Wrexham? It seems they are no longer taking bookings online and not answering phones. #
  • Wrexham.com has ordered some high quality pro weather kit, so soon we can say goodbye to 'local' reports from Hawarden via BBC/MetOffice! #
  • Live skycam of Wrexham – http://t.co/7L2kwnL currently overcast, and probably showers throughout the day :( #
  • Civet coffee is £20 per 50g in Just Tea&Coffee in town, sounds pricey but makes 5 cups. Cheaper than Costa/Starbucks for best coffee ever! #
  • Seeing quite a few people not know what day it is! Its Thursday and it will be all day :) #
  • Post up a pic from 7am in your life… #
  • 12C tonight rather than 20C of last night – enjoying the coolness?! #
  • Does anyone with a spare seat travel to the industrial estate for 8.30am from Holt Road/Acton/Borras/Rhosnesni area? If so please DM us :) #
  • The WST also refer to Wrexham Football Club being in danger of 'imminent oblivion'. No details given of that claim. #
  • Wrexham Supporters Trust say they are 'in a position to make an offer for WFC, Racecourse + training ground with aid of 3rd parties' #
  • Rain showers hitting the town – get that washing in or umbrellas up! #
  • Private hire taxi sat outside mecca bingo…. With its front right tyre and suspension detached! Looks almost like a cartoon! #
  • Out of the council meeting – reports from it are imminent! #
  • 'no transmitting from meeting' we have been told so will do full update asap after. #
  • Wrexham.com reporter in the council chamber awaiting exec board meeting – street parking reports, and hot food takeaways ban to be discussed #
  • the Welsh Assembly will vote tomorrow on whether to reinstate Mr Roberts #
  • a report has ruled that Aled Roberts, who is currently disqualified from being an AM, was the victim of out-of-date guidance for candidates #
  • turns out the police activity in Gresford yesterday was due to a raid on a house, a woman was tied up and a safe was taken, not good #
  • the Wrexham FC fixtures list for 2011/12 has been released, first up is Cambridge at home http://t.co/q37RTk9 #WrexhamFC #
  • We are slowly getting new webcams live – here is our weather skycam http://t.co/MC0qfWv ! #
  • Lookout for @Fiona_Fletcher dressed as a Chicken raising awareness for Lymphoma Association in Tesco Wrexham this morning! in reply to Fiona_Fletcher #
  • Nice morning ahead but due rain and muggyness from about lunchtime onwards. There we have it, summer has been and gone! #
  • RT @ellsss_ None of you happen to know what's been going on w/ the forensics & police in gresford today? <- No, does anyone else? #
  • How is everyone enjoying the warm weather? It is due to be wet and stormy for the rest of the week so make the most of today!! #



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