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Blunder land: Welsh Government forgot to buy part of site needed for Aston Mead housing development

AN ‘EMBARRASSING’ Assembly blunder is delaying ambitious plans to breathe new life into a barren former housing estate. Read

Saltney councillor Klaus Armstrong-Braun could face punishment after being criticised by adjudication panel

A FORMER Saltney mayor could face punishment tomorrow (Friday) after a panel criticised some of his actions while in office.Read

Flintshire County Council team prepares for welfare reform backlash

GOVERNMENT plans for welfare reforms will put Flintshire back by years, causing family breakdowns, mental health problems and even an increase in crime, according to council staff who are already dealing with the fall out of some of the changes. Read

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Former Saltney mayor Klaus Armstrong-Braun handed 12-month suspension as town councillor

A FORMER Saltney mayor has been handed a 12-month suspension from being a town councillor at an Adjudication Panel for Wales tribunal hearing today (Friday).Read

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Hockey: Northop Hall throw away winning position against Sefton

AFTER a rain-postponed opening fixture of 2012, Northop Hall returned to action with a 5-3 defeat at home to Liverpool Sefton.Read

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Chester Rocks

Thousands of music lovers flocked to Chester racecourse on Saturday to dance and sing along to their favorite bands in the glorious summer sunshine. Popular boy band The Wanted joined The Sugababes and The Saturdays to entertain packed crowds who danced until the sun set over the festival site. The Chronicle joined the crowds enjoying Chester's first ever city centre festival. By Rachel Flint.