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Security questions raised as Google Street View puts Flintshire on the map

Nearly all of Flintshire’s towns can now be seen online via Google’s Street View service. MARK DOWLING explores the implications.Read

Saltney petition against boundary shake-up gathers 671 signatures

HUNDREDS of Saltney residents have been putting pen to paper in a petition against proposed changes to the town’s boundaries.Read

Saltney pharmacy plans discussed at town council meeting

TWO separate plans for a new Saltney-based pharmacy were discussed in the town council’s latest meeting.Read

Saltney town mayor’s £300 gift to Deva Academy packs a punch

AFTER a successful year of fundraising, Saltney town mayor Cllr Ann Lloyd is donating the monies that have been raised back into the community.Read

Police surgeries to be held in Broughton and Bretton

BROUGHTON and Bretton residents are being invited to have their say in upcoming police surgeries.Read

Google Street View puts Flintshire on the map

WEB giant Google has expanded its Street View service to include nearly all of Flintshire.Read

HomeSense to open its doors in Broughton Retail Park

A NEW homeware retailer is on course to open its doors in Broughton Retail Park in May.Read

Wood Memorial Primary School, Saltney, has novel way to celebrate World Book Day

PUPILS and staff of Saltney’s Wood Memorial Primary School all got into the World Book Day spirit.Read

Saltney’s BodyTech Health and Fitness Club in Sport Relief fundraiser

CHARITABLE challengers are being sought to join members of the Body Tech Health and Fitness Club for a week-long fundraiser.Read

Clwyd Clippers chrous hosts Learn to Sing course in Penymynydd

A SINGING course is in tune with men in Penymynydd.Read

Cheshire Jets and Hollyoaks stars launch charity ball in aid of Claire House

THE Cheshire Jets basketball team has teamed up with Hollyoaks star Bronagh Waugh to launch a charitable ball.Read

Royal College of Nursing’s Student Bus stops off at Wrexham’s Glyndwr University

GLYNDWR University welcomed a visit from the Royal College of Nursing’s Student Bus.Read

Police surgeries to be held in Broughton and Bretton

BROUGHTON and Bretton residents are being invited to have their say in upcoming police surgeries.Read

Saltney residents learn dangers of drink and drug use at awareness event

AN ALCOHOL-AWARENESS event was put on in Saltney, educating parents and children about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.Read

Youngsters at John Summers High School, Queensferry, get creative by making mosaics

CREATIVE teenagers at Queensferry’s John Summers High School have been making mosaics with the help of a professional artist.Read

North Wales singer-songwriter Cherry Lee Mewis to play at The Academy, Buckley

ACOUSTIC swing blues singer Cherry Lee Mewis is playing in Buckley later this month.Read

Charitable Penarlag Primary School pupils help Haiti appeal

CHARITABLE youngsters at Penarlag Primary School, Ewloe, have been helping out the victims of the Haiti disaster with a series of collections.Read

Sayers staff in Flintshire learn Welsh for St David’s Day

STAFF members at Flintshire bakery stores made sure they were well prepared for St David’s Day by learning the Welsh language.Read

Saltney Residents and Tenants Association details achievements during past year in AGM

SALTNEY Residents and Tenant Association has been reflecting on a successful year for the community.Read

Flintshire fundraisers in NSPCC Aerobathon to boost Child’s Voice Appeal

FITNESS fanatics in Flintshire have been fundraising in aid of a children’s charity.Read

Author Profile

Mark Dowling has been working as a multimedia journalist for the Chester Chronicle since Feb 2009, having previously been a sub-editor since he joined the Chronicle in 2006. He can focus on all aspects of news, in particular Lache and Handbridge. Contact him on 01244 606438.

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