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Accidental death verdict on baby who drowned in a pond in Hawarden, Deeside

A FATHER told how he heard his daughter screaming when the body of her infant son who had just fallen in the garden pond was carried into the house.Read

Man accused of murdering Deeside mum Karen McGraw gives evidence in Mold Crown Court trial

On July 23 this year 50-year-old Karen McGraw was stabbed to death at her home in Tecwyn Drive, Connah’s Quay. Her ex-partner Trevor Ferguson is on trial accused of her murder. He admits killing her but denies murder, claiming provocation and diminished responsibility make it a manslaughter case. The trial is expected to end this weekRead

Shotton mum Anita White relives escape from arson attack on home

A MUM-OF-FOUR has told how she and her children still have nightmares about the night they could all have been burned alive in their home because of an arson attack.Read

Family tell of considerate, kind Ermatati

THE grief-striken family of Ermatati Rodgers, who live in a poor area of Indonesia, said she was kind, considerate and generous.Read

‘Calculating’ Tati killer jailed for life

A COLD-HEARTED killer who strangled his mistress and buried her body in a shallow grave has been jailed for life – and told he must serve at least 18 years before he can be considered for release under licence.Read

Flintshire loses speed awareness and driver improvement course contract for Greenfield

FLINTSHIRE is appealing after losing a contract to run speed awareness and driver improvement courses for North Wales Police to a Berkshire company.Read

Nearly £150,000 spent on repairing damage to Flintshire’s schools

IRRESPONSIBLE thugs have caused almost £150,000 worth of damage to the county’s schools in the last four years.Read

TA soldier injured in explosion is back home in Bagillt

A SOLDIER who almost killed in an explosion while on a training exercise is back home with his family.Read

Buckley family in court row over ownership of pet sheep

A DEVASTATED young girl fears losing her beloved pet sheep – in a court battle to decide who owns it.Read

Alzheimer’s patient killed after he walked into road in Wrexham, inquest hears

A GIFTED consultant who was suffering from Alzheimers walked onto a busy dual carriageway and suffered ‘horrific’ injuries after he was run over by several vehicles.Read

Demolition work begins on properties in Aston near A494

WORK to demolish homes bought to make way for the failed A494 road expansion has begun.Read

Shop owner pleas for support opposing “unjusitified” business rates

A SHOP owner is calling for a traders’ revolt against unreasonable rates.Read

Saltney’s Corner Pin LG in pitch plea

A SUNDAY league football team who want to play their home matches in Wales and away matches in England are struggling against cross-border red tape.Read

Mold bus driver holds pilots licence

THE Number six bus now arriving at Mold bus station is piloted by Mark Kearney.Read

Airbus jet orders being rolled back

SOME orders for Airbus jets are being rolled back by customers but the boss of the aircraft maker’s Broughton wing factory says he does not envisage any further significant cuts in production levels at the site.Read

Treuddyn farmer left in coma after crash returns home

A FARMER who spent eight months in a coma following an horrific crash is back home.Read

Mum of two from Mynydd Isa tells how she discovered cancer test results would need rechecking by Maelor Hospital

A MOTHER-OF-TWO felt “furious and anxious” when she discovered her cancer tests at Wrexham Maelor Hospital would need re-checking.Read

Investigation report published into wrong results issued by Wrexham Maelor Hospital

THREE patients died after being wrongly told by Wrexham Maelor Hospital they did not have cancer.Read

Flint assault victim Cameron Smith recovers after month-long coma

A MAN who spent more than a month in a coma and who doctors gave little chance of surviving, is back home with his family.Read

Businesses in Mold’s Wrexham Street are demanding compensation after delayed gas works affect trade

ANGRY traders are demanding compensation after delayed gas works caused a slump in business. Read

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