@WREXHAM Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-07-08

• North Wales Police confirm 2 males aged 21 & 24 have been arrested following this afternoon’s robbery at Smithy Garage http://t.co/iMfjnw9U #
• Just looking at live rain data from our own weather station: 3.8mm of rain the last hour, 6.1mm today! 1.6 inches this month! #wet #
• Wrexhams Current Weather: Temp 15.1C. Baro:1004.1mb (trend:Steady) Forecast: Mostly Cloudy, Rain within 12 hours #
• Gusts: 4mph Solar Radiation: 26W/m2 Humidity: 95% Dew Point: 14.4C #
• Missing child we tweeted about earlier has been found by police ! :-) #
• RT to raise awareness: RT @wxm73 @wrexham Little lad missing in brynteg blonde hair grey tracksuit bottoms grey base jacket its my son #
• Some interesting comments about £1.4mil ‘gateway’ redevelopment by the bus station – http://t.co/dVyiNMKM have a read, register & join in! #
• we’ve tried to contact North Wales Police but to no avail at present #
• we’ve just updated our article on the suspected Smithy Garage robbery with more information and pictures http://t.co/iMfjnw9U #wrexham #
• Wrexham is going to be hit by a fair bit of rain starting at about 4:30pm & could get quite stormy! #
• The Smithy Garage in Acton was subject to a robbery this afternoon – thus the police activity http://t.co/iMfjnw9U #
• http://t.co/ttFDFSTD reporter is down in/around Acton/Pandy way right on the ground now investigating – report coming soon… #
• Emails & tweets in about a few police cars parked up & helicopter hovering over Plas Acton Road in Pandy #
• Lots of activity in the air recently! RT @thesnowdens: @wrexham red arrows flying over gresford, feels like a private display just for us!!! #
• Anyone else tried one? RT @Lijoh1 @wrexham Gourmet Grill burgers are burgerlicious, hubs had the jalapeno one & was proper impressed #
• Wrexhams Current Weather: Temp 14.5C. Baro:1002.9mb (trend:Steady) Forecast: Mostly Cloudy, Rain within 12 hours #
• Gusts: 5mph Solar Radiation: 127W/m2 Humidity: 94% Dew Point: 13.3C #
• http://t.co/ttFDFSTD Fuel Price Update: Cheapest Petrol is 125.7p & Cheapest Diesel is 130.7p Details: http://t.co/PEAfWrOO #
• The UK is due to go ‘tennis mad’ today, Jonathan Marray won the doubles yesterday – his first ever win was at Wrexham Tennis Centre! #trivia #
• Wrexhams Current Weather: Temp 17.7C. Baro:1002.3mb (trend:Steady) Forecast: Mostly Cloudy, Rain within 12 hours #
• Gusts: 4mph Solar Radiation: 163W/m2 Humidity: 89% Dew Point: 16.1C #
• RT @TaffyKate: Police helicopter really low over top end of 1st Avenue Gwersyllt… Any ideas what’s gone on @wrexham #
• Do you care where your supermarket meat comes from ? http://t.co/Zzz16DWL #
• Wrexham Council Takes Action Against Anti Social Tenants 457 Times In 2011/12 http://t.co/liFWYrud #Wrexham #
• Anyone going? RT @walescomiccon: American Pie star Thomas Nicholas is coming to @Wrexham fans – Make sure not to miss this gig! #
• http://t.co/ttFDFSTD Fuel Price Update: Cheapest Petrol is 125.7p & Cheapest Diesel is 130.7p Details: http://t.co/PEAfWrOO #
• good news for the local music scene, Focus Wales will be returning to Wrexham in 2013 http://t.co/suCrGfn4 #wrexham #
• petrol prices in Asda have gone up by a penny, we’ll be checking Sainsburys, Morrisons etc to see if they’re now the cheapest #
• also if The Mend aren’t your thing Golden Fable are on at the Saith Seren for a free gig this evening #
• weather also looking good for the Offa Community Carnival in Bellevue Park, which starts at 11am #
• Britain’s Got Talent’s The Mend play Central Station tonight, anyone going? http://t.co/BSWJx0D1 #
• We were out at 1am seeing what was happening on the bypass – the black merc seems important as a white box appeared! http://t.co/ENDVYfwl #
• Wrexhams Current Weather: Temp 13.6C. Baro:1003.7mb (trend:Steady) Forecast: Mostly Cloudy, Rain within 12 hours #
• Gusts: 2mph Solar Radiation: 172W/m2 Humidity: 99% Dew Point: 13.3C #
• http://t.co/ttFDFSTD Fuel Price Update: Cheapest Petrol is 125.7p & Cheapest Diesel is 130.7p Details: http://t.co/PEAfWrOO #
• Cheshire Police have busy night so couldnt comment, so whats gone on shutting a483 will remain a mystery until morning! http://t.co/TnoT22EH #
• We have attempted to find out from @NWPolice out of hours service what is happening on the A483 – the ‘statement’ is on http://t.co/TnoT22EH #
• Black empty merc & lots of police vehicles with northbound A483 closed – we have just been on scene (with pics) http://t.co/TnoT22EH #
• Just been informed by @tonywilliams68 that a483 chester end is blocked by police. Will investigate whats up… #
• It seems Wrexham FCs striker Pogba, who declined a new contract, is heading east to Crewe! As its UK club compensation will be due to WFC. #
• quite a few people spotting someone they know (or themselves!) on Booze Britain, see next RTs #
• we think it’s from around 2005 as no Eagles Meadow and Scotts is still open #
• we’ve just posted up an old episode of Booze Britain in Wrexham on the site, can anyone spot someone they know? http://t.co/3INTPyct #
• Wrexhams Current Weather: Temp 15.1C. Baro:999.6mb (trend:Rising Slowly) Forecast: Mostly Cloudy, Rain within 12 hours #
• Gusts: 2mph Solar Radiation: 28W/m2 Humidity: 98% Dew Point: 15.0C #
• a flood alert has been issued for Rossett this evening although it is thought that properties are not in danger http://t.co/Bym8FxFa #
• a gourmet burger bar is set to open in Wrexham tonight, check it out if you’re in town down on Abbot Street http://t.co/f7UeRekd #
• Latest #FloodWatch update for Wrexham: quick video near-live from Bangor on Dee http://t.co/Bym8FxFa please tweet or email us any pics/vids! #
• Floodwatch in & around Wrexham – Dee in Holt and Alyn in Rossett videos – http://t.co/Bym8FxFa Tweet or call us if you see anything tonight! #
• river swelling and getting faster at Bangor In Dee, a farmer has just been down to check the water levels. Video to come. #
• we’re at The Alyn pub now where the water is already pretty high #
• a bit of spray aside everything moving ok on the A483 at Rossett #
• On our way to Rossett so will have a look RT @mike_corris: Long queues on the southbound a483 just after the ecclestone roundabout. Crash?? #
• we’re off out and about again for the third time today following a few tip offs on floods #
• no updates as yet on the flood situation although we’ve checked a few more areas, check here for the latest http://t.co/Bym8FxFa #
• tweet us on @wrexham or contact us if you spot anything, if you have any pics send them through to [email protected] #
• pictures and videos of today’s floods so far including Gwersyllt, Little Acton and the River Gwenfro http://t.co/Bym8FxFa #wrexham #
• a Llandegla family had a lucky escape after they were woken by a tumble drier fire in the early hours of this morning http://t.co/ne22voDG #
• Police Uncover Cannabis Farm On Llay Industrial Estate
  http://t.co/SnER3emG #wrexham #
• We never thought standing on a pavement videoing cars going through floods could be so fun #soaked #
• http://t.co/ttFDFSTD Fuel Price Update: Cheapest Petrol is 125.7p & Cheapest Diesel is 130.7p Details: http://t.co/PEAfWrOO #
• River Gwenfro is swelling up pretty bad, we’re now on our way up to Gwersyllt #
• we’re heading out and about to take some pictures so keep the information coming, thanks to @claireclh and @rachjhaz for those updates #
• a few reports of flooding coming in now, the park at the end of Smithy Lane is flooded as is Summerhill Road past Pendine Park nursing home #
• people on the street below hiding under their umbrellas looked unamused #
• just had a car with a rather loud speaker drive past our office advertising sales at a nearby store #
• Wrexham FC fans are being asked to join a choir to re-create the match day atmosphere for a Wrexham Museum exhibition http://t.co/yY3xjz6Z #
• last night we told how North Wales Police were asked if they’re prepared for the Mayan Doomsday Prophecy, response here http://t.co/k6yDdmEN #
• here’s our report on Cefn Druids hard fought draw against MyPa 47 in the Europa League last night by @JackFreeburn http://t.co/SChFRiL2 #
• up to four inches of rain expected in some parts of North Wales today, keep us updated with how things are near you #
• the side of Halfords has been cordened off this morning, video/picture report of last night’s crash here http://t.co/KzoWyNWo #wrexham #
• Incase you havent noticed its wet outside, and there are flood warnings in place: http://t.co/c5azYU86 #
• http://t.co/ttFDFSTD team loading up for a days work, considering we stopped at 1am and started at 7am its needed! http://t.co/KnnthBEZ #
• Wrexhams Current Weather: Temp 15.6C. Baro:1003.7mb (trend:Falling Slowly) Forecast: Mostly Cloudy, Rain within 12 hours #
• Gusts: 7mph Solar Radiation: 67W/m2 Humidity: 97% Dew Point: 15.0C #
• Standing water: RT @ShreksMarathon: @wrexham Gresford roundabout, just before traffic lights. A5156 from industrial estate. #
• Also if you missed it last night, pics & video of the car that ripped a door off & demolished part of Halfords! http://t.co/OvvYWNtP #
• Rain rain wont go away, theres more coming later today! Take care on roads as there is standing water. Tweet us if you see floods! #
• http://t.co/ttFDFSTD Fuel Price Update: Cheapest Petrol is 125.7p & Cheapest Diesel is 130.7p Details: http://t.co/PEAfWrOO #
• About 1am Wrexham will get the tail end of a short storm thats passing from the east – chester direction to get thunder/lightening! #
• should add match report written for us by @JackFreeburn who will be doing some Wrexham FC coverage for us too #
• http://t.co/ttFDFSTD we are ‘first for sport’ as they say – so here is the Cefn Druids match report from us! http://t.co/SChFRiL2 #
• it’s believed the Chrysler took off the door of a black Ford as a woman opened it before it hit the wall #
• Ambulance crews checked over a man at the scene of the Halfords crash & a woman taken to hospital with minor injuries http://t.co/KzoWyNWo #
• We have just been on the scene of the car crashing into Halfords in the town centre – videos now up as of 5 mins ago http://t.co/KzoWyNWo #
• We are just by halfords now surveying the scene, and in more postive news we can see two hot air balloons gracing the sky… #
• Wrexhams Current Weather: Temp 22.3C. Baro:1005.6mb (trend:Steady) Forecast: Mostly Cloudy, Rain within 12 hours #
• Gusts: 1mph Solar Radiation: 60W/m2 Humidity: 54% Dew Point: 12.2C #
• Breaking: Bricks Sent Flying After Car Smashes Into Side Of Wrexham Halfords – with pics by @FotofireLtd http://t.co/KzoWyNWo #wrexham #
• a concerned person used an FOI request to ask North Wales Police if they are prepared for the Mayan ‘Doomsday’ Prophecy http://t.co/k6yDdmEN #
• We have just seen a fire engine heading out of town, and lots of people milling around the racecourse for tonights druids game! #OffToAnise #
• a Chinese investor has already stepped forward to redevelop 1.1 hectares of the area & turn it into a new warehouse and distribution centre #
• Wrexham Council plans to demolish 14 buildings on the Redwither Industrial Estate for the site to be redeveloped http://t.co/hncm9E3m #
• Grove Park Theatre are putting on a production of the classic comedy Habeas Corpus, first show is this evening http://t.co/BSWJx0D1 #wrexham #
• Just had a very interesting meeting with @KnewProductions in Rossett, expect some interesting historic stuff soon on http://t.co/ttFDFSTD! #
• Wrexham Bus Station Area Set For £1.4m Facelift http://t.co/NKSbX8lR #wrexham #
• we’re trying to get more columnists on board so if you have any interests you’d like to write about send an e-mail to [email protected] #
• read our latest diary entry by The Student who this week visits the businesses of Wrexham handing in CVs http://t.co/Wj8YgHa1 #wrexham #
• North Wales Police & Wrexham Council warned Wrexham’s licensed businesses that they’re taking a tough stance at a press conference earlier #
• Two Wrexham Pubs Face 48 Hour Closure Over Underage Alcohol Sales http://t.co/kTgok5mU #wrexham #
• Man attacked in Gwersyllt by men wearing balaclavas: http://t.co/UTyTyHFN #
• Viv @werstorm explains how to engage your customers in our ‘experts’ section! http://t.co/jz1D13CC Are you expert in anything? Get intouch! #
• Wrexhams Current Weather: Temp 14.2C. Baro:1005.7mb (trend:Rising Slowly) Forecast: Mostly Cloudy, Rain within 12 hours #
• Gusts: 1mph Solar Radiation: 72W/m2 Humidity: 98% Dew Point: 13.9C #
• http://t.co/ttFDFSTD Fuel Price Update: Cheapest Petrol is 125.7p & Cheapest Diesel is 130.7p Details: http://t.co/PEAfWrOO #
• Who do people use, and what prices? RT @tomcroftswafc: @wrexham Best place for a haircut? Suggestions? #
• Wrexhams Current Weather: Temp 15.9C. Baro:1003.5mb (trend:Rising Slowly) Forecast: Mostly Cloudy, Rain within 12 hours #
• Gusts: 6mph Solar Radiation: 19W/m2 Humidity: 95% Dew Point: 15.0C #
• very peculiar, residents seemingly left without proper answers #
• Dee Valley Water say mains leak to blame for yesterday’s probs in Johnstown but ‘not obliged to say’ what caused continuous issues since May #
• Brown Water Issues Continue To Plague Wrexham Residents http://t.co/tzePJpNP #Wrexham #
• Further to earlier a483 heads up, still dangerous standing water on carriageway as we reported ( http://t.co/O0d76QD6 ) & told the councils! #
• drive carefully if you’re heading up that way and thanks to @lewi_88 and @Tinnige for the updates #
• Breaking: Flooded Drains Cause Delays On Ruthin Road Near Coedpoeth http://t.co/qqMW6Zs9 #wrexham #
• Not to mention petrol costs! RT @Lau_Lau_Xx Just seen the same car go around the wrexham bus station 8 times. Any need? #boyracers #a**hole! #
• Wrexham Maelor Lions Club donated 17 boxes of treats yesterday to be flown out to Royal Welsh troops in Afghanistan http://t.co/LdRYlAJZ #
• We are getting there! RT @hannahethomas_: Man playing accordion in Wrexham, not quite the same as Paris. #
• Elliot Jones ( @ElliotJones_94 ) has just popped in to collect his Wrexham .com Tenner! Obligatory cheesy pic: http://t.co/QTmxDdCA #
• http://t.co/ttFDFSTD Fuel Price Update: Cheapest Petrol is 125.7p & Cheapest Diesel is 130.7p Details: http://t.co/PEAfWrOO #
• we’ve got to the bottom of last night’s loud bang and power outage near the Holt Lodge, read here for more http://t.co/3t3zzxyn #wrexham #
• Wrexham FC accept Mansfield’s bid for striker Jake Speight with money to be paid up front to allow Andy Morrell to strengthen his squad #
• Wrexham Hit By Another Car Arson Attack On Churchill Drive – includes video footage http://t.co/4H41BTGo #wrexham #
• We have taken a look at the Wrexham Village Development & Local Parking issues – plus missing plants! http://t.co/DyeVwQTM #
• Wrexhams Current Weather: Temp 15.4C. Baro:1002.6mb (trend:Steady) Forecast: Mostly Cloudy, Rain within 12 hours #
• Gusts: 6mph Solar Radiation: 39W/m2 Humidity: 98% Dew Point: 15.0C #
• http://t.co/ttFDFSTD Fuel Price Update: Cheapest Petrol is 125.7p & Cheapest Diesel is 130.7p Details: http://t.co/PEAfWrOO #
• Anyone hear or affected? RT @katethestig @wrexham large bang heard in distance now second power cut of the day on the main rd nr holt lodge! #
• We have had messages asking about police forensic activity around the Broxton Roundabout earlier today – sad news: http://t.co/5od5IXRO #
• Wrexhams Current Weather: Temp 16.5C. Baro:1004.5mb (trend:Falling Slowly) Forecast: Mostly Cloudy, Rain within 12 hours #
• Gusts: 8mph Solar Radiation: 28W/m2 Humidity: 90% Dew Point: 15.0C #
• those baaaaad sheep are still out by the road near The Plassey, ewe you wouldn’t believe it. Poor puns aside drive safe by there. #
• now we’ve just spotted a group of youngsters on bikes leading police and security on a merry dance around Eagles Meadow, bizarre! #
• Thankfully lots of smoke no fire as firecrews reacted quick. Appeared to be garden fire around Salisbury Rd, still smoke hanging about! #
• Fire located, not in town but High Town , heading up to find out more…. #
• We are in town where there is a smell of smoke, could hear a fire engine just now. Trying to locate and find the source….. #
• Hundreds Of Businesses To Be Showcased At Wrexham Business Fair http://t.co/nozK8d61 #wrexham #
• Regarding smash on Kingsmills earlier, we have just been up there and its all clear and moving normally now! #
• ‘bad smash’ on Kingsmills / Bryn y Cabanau Rd via @kevnorthwales Avoid area if possible due to traffic – we are heading up that way now! #
• We go easy on blowing our own trumpet on here – but 30% more visitors to our site in June than May! #Growth #StatAttack #
• Lamb on the run! RT @Rach_425 a couple of sheep out on the road by the plassey roundabout just outside Marchwiel going towards Overton! #
• Consultations on the proposed Wrexham Power Station have started this week, anyone going along? http://t.co/ESseJGQz #
• Wrexham Councillor Finds Loophole To Uncover Confidential Council Report http://t.co/X2xM5dcr #wrexham #
• the club’s board of directors is currently considering an offer from another BSP club believed to be Mansfield #
• Wrexham FC confirm that striker Jake Speight has handed in a transfer request in order to move closer to home #
• http://t.co/ttFDFSTD Fuel Price Update: Cheapest Petrol is 125.7p & Cheapest Diesel is 130.7p Details: http://t.co/PEAfWrOO #
• Update: Plans for a go karting centre in Rhosddu have been deferred until a noise assessment is carried out http://t.co/xxYzbdqO #wrexham #
• in other news you may have noticed the addition of local adverts to our site since Sunday, find out more here http://t.co/1rwcyHDJ #
• A. They all appear on Wrexham Council’s Senior Officers Register of Gifts & Hospitality, here are our findings from it http://t.co/hPkuQSHY #
• some good guesses so far, but no-one close! #
• Q. Boxes of chocolate, flowers, fruit cake, cans of Carlsberg, bottles of wine, whiskey and vodka. What do all these have in common? #
• Wrexhams Current Weather: Temp 14.7C. Baro:1007.1mb (trend:Steady) Forecast: Mostly Cloudy, Rain within 12 hours #
• Gusts: 9mph Solar Radiation: 169W/m2 Humidity: 94% Dew Point: 13.9C #
• http://t.co/ttFDFSTD Fuel Price Update: Cheapest Petrol is 125.7p & Cheapest Diesel is 130.7p Details: http://t.co/PEAfWrOO #
• Some crazy rain showers about at the moment, take it easy on the roads as spray / standing water around! #
• Wrexham Health Food Store Falls Into Administration – another town centre store in danger http://t.co/rEgNdmEZ #Wrexham #
• Wrexhams Current Weather: Temp 16.7C. Baro:1005.7mb (trend:Steady) Forecast: Mostly Cloudy, Rain within 12 hours #
• Gusts: 4mph Solar Radiation: 69W/m2 Humidity: 95% Dew Point: 16.1C #
• Any suggestions? RT @TheDaveConner: @wrexham Does anyone no where to get a diabetic birthday cake from?? #
• an investigation into a Wrexham fraudster who pretended to collect for Help the Heroes will be shown on BBC1 this week http://t.co/UQWqTbRg #
• sirens disturbing our typing again, sounds like the police and fire brigade are busy! #
• anyone wanting to complete their Wrexham FC Twitter Top Trumps go and add @B1orm10 #
• Update: Reds boss Andy Morrell said he is “really pleased” at capturing Brett Ormerod http://t.co/dGJJGrHE #
• Ormerod in, Pogba out. An exciting day of transfer news at Wrexham FC http://t.co/dGJJGrHE #WrexhamFC #
• Wrexham FC confirm the signing of Brett Ormerod on a two year deal, article to follow #
• pictures released to us by North Wales Police show how bad the illegal parking situation has got at the popular car boot sale #
• Police Launch Tough New Crackdown On Illegal Parking At Chirk Car Boot Sale http://t.co/brxhHGbd #wrexham #
• as well as new fixtures there’s lots of speculation regarding a new player arriving at Wrexham FC today, more on that as we get it #
• http://t.co/ttFDFSTD Fuel Price Update: Cheapest Petrol is 125.7p & Cheapest Diesel is 130.7p Details: http://t.co/PEAfWrOO #
• Wrexham FC to play Woking at home in the opening conference game http://t.co/9VavjRk6 #
• Grimsby and Manfield also popular predictions, we’ll see if there are any Mystic Meg’s out there come 12 #
• Always seems to be a popular one. Andy Morrell to score? RT @rjonesyo: @wrexham Cambridge at home.. #
• Wrexham FC’s fixture list for 2012/13 gets released at 12pm, anyone got any predictions for the first game? #
• looking on our weather radar there appears to be a rather large band of rain across Wrexham for most of today, lovely stuff #
• Picture Special: Ladies Midnight Walk Raises £90,000 For Nightingale House http://t.co/xlgFMOOp #wrexham #
• We’re building list of websites about wrexham& surrounding area, official,unoffical & personal (non commercial) tweet/email us any you know! #
• Yet again – anyone else have dirty water? RT @StarLady82: @wrexham dirty water in Hightown this morning! http://t.co/0psdq18c #
• Wrexhams Current Weather: Temp 15.3C. Baro:1006.2mb (trend:Steady) Forecast: Mostly Cloudy, Rain within 12 hours #
• Gusts: 6mph Solar Radiation: 98W/m2 Humidity: 87% Dew Point: 13.3C #
• http://t.co/ttFDFSTD Fuel Price Update: Cheapest Petrol is 125.7p & Cheapest Diesel is 130.7p Details: http://t.co/PEAfWrOO #