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Local news from Ruthin and the surrounding area

NewsDaily Post (North Wales)

Ruthin conman claimed he was a special forces soldier turned multi-millionaire cancer patient

Joseph Gibson claimed he served in the Special Boat Service, owned luxury yachts and cars, and was worth £400million

20 August 2026
Daily Post (North Wales)

'Urban explorer' investigation sees person arrested on suspicion of burglary

Police have been probing incidents at Abergele Eye Hospital and Ruthin School

27 July 2026
Daily Post (North Wales)

Major road in Denbighshire to close for a month

A section of Ruthin Road in Denbigh will shut for gas pipe upgrade

27 July 2026
Daily Post (North Wales)

Police appeal over sexual assault at playing fields in Ruthin

Police previously said a man and a woman had been arrested and subsequently released on conditional police bail

23 July 2026
Daily Post (North Wales)

Uproar over urban explorer who filmed inside Ruthin School just weeks after closure

Police warned that 'any unauthorised entry will be investigated and may be treated as a criminal offence'

22 July 2026
The Leader (Wrexham)

Teachers from historic North Wales school secure new jobs after shock closure

Myddelton College will welcome five teachers in September, as it prepares to take in a significant number of pupils from 700-year-old Ruthin School.

19 July 2026
The Leader (Wrexham)

‘Like a funeral’ Protest by parents, pupils and staff impacted by school closure

One of the UK’s oldest independent schools - Ruthin School - has shut with just a day’s notice, prompting protests and urgent efforts by students to salvage coursework before systems were switched off

10 July 2026
Daily Post (North Wales)

Chinese firm that closed Ruthin School could face probe amid 'land grab' accusation

The company announced the closure of the more than 700-year-old Ruthin School and 142-year-old Durham High School, in Co Durham, last week

8 July 2026
Daily Post (North Wales)

Most staff made redundant as administrators appointed at Ruthin School

Staff, pupils and parents were given the devastating news the school was closing last week

6 July 2026
Daily Post (North Wales)

Ruthin School closure sparks debate about taxing 'privilege'

The sudden closure of historic Ruthin School in Denbighshire has left students in tears and teachers "devastated" sparking fierce debate about VAT on school fees and private education

3 July 2026
Daily Post (North Wales)

Closure of Ruthin School fuels political blame game

One of the oldest independent schools in the UK, Ruthin School will close after more than 700 years of history

3 July 2026
Daily Post (North Wales)

Welsh mum blacks out on flight from condition that affects just 100 people globally

Nia Jones, 42, from Ruthin, was on a flight to Barcelona when she suddenly blacked out and collapsed from an extremely rare genetic condition with fewer than 100 confirmed cases worldwide

2 July 2026
Daily Post (North Wales)

Pupils 'in tears' as entire community reels from shock closure of Ruthin School

The announcement left parents scrambling for places - and people wondering what will happen to the £7.7m real estate asset

2 July 2026
The Leader (Wrexham)

700-year-old Ruthin School to enter administration after final day of summer term

Ruthin School, founded in 1284, will enter financial administration. The school was recognised as the top independent school in North Wales.

2 July 2026
Daily Post (North Wales)

Ruthin School to close in shock announcement

The private school has told staff and pupils the devastating news this afternoon

1 July 2026
The Leader (Wrexham)

Retired factory manager died after fall from Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, inquest told

The inquest was opened by the coroner on Monday at Ruthin

30 June 2026
The Leader (Wrexham)

Man, 38, who died following Rhosllanerchrugog incident is named at inquest opening

The hearing took place on Monday in Ruthin

30 June 2026
The Leader (Wrexham)

Forestry worker from Wrexham died after tree cutting incident, inquest opening told

He had been cutting trees down near Ruthin when the incident occurred

15 June 2026
Daily Post (North Wales)

'Haunted' historic Welsh pub with three ghosts looking for new owners

The current Three Pigeons Inn, Graigfechan, near Ruthin, was built in the 18th but site has links back to the last true Prince of Wales

13 June 2026
Daily Post (North Wales)

Ruthin's Small Plates restaurant announces closure

Closure announced in 'difficult decision' but the site will not be empty for long

9 June 2026

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