A WREXHAM care home has been saved from closure after its current owners confirmed they had agreed to sell it to a new provider.

Back in June, Orchard Care Homes said it had "no alternative" but to announce the closure of Meifod and Vicarage Care Home in Rhos, with financial instability being the main reason for the "incredibly tough decision".

However, a new provider has now been found and the home will continue to operate until the sale is completed, which is expected in due course, which they say is good news for residents, their families and members of staff.

A spokesperson for the home said: “We are delighted that a sale has been agreed and a new care provider will take over the running of the home in due course.

"This is good news for residents, their families and the staff. Until everything is finalised the home will continue to operate under the current owners."

There was shock when its closure was announced on June 22, which came just one week on from the news another Wrexham-based care home (on Nant-y-Gaer Road in Llay) had its residents removed after Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) and Wrexham Council terminated their contract with the provider.