23 April 2009 - Local Flintshire news, Flintshire, Mold, Flint, Deeside

Nurse acquitted of stealing cash from patient Apr 23 2009

A NURSE has told of her relief after she was acquitted of stealing £80 cash from a pensioners handbag at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.Read

North Wales Police operation to curb number of motorcyclists killed Apr 23 2009

NORTH Wales Police are to employ new tactics in a bid to drive down the number of motorcyclists killed and injured on the region’s roads.Read

Council reveals proposals to introduce dog control order across Flintshire Apr 23 2009

FLINTSHIRE County Council is proposing to introduce a Dog Control Order across the county and would like to hear residents’ views.Read

Free concert in aid of Papyrus Apr 23 2009

A CONCERT in aid of charity Papyrus takes place at the Citadel in Rhosddu, Wrexham, this evening (Thursday, April 23).Read

New Bishop to be enthroned at St Asaph Cathedral Apr 23 2009

A NEW Bishop will be enthroned in St Asaph Cathedral on Saturday.Read

200 jobs under threat at Wrexham gas factory Apr 23 2009

A FACTORY which manufactures gas products in Wrexham is under threat of closure with the loss of 200 jobs.Read

Culture Minister to open Butterfly Journey attraction at Chester Zoo Apr 23 2009

THE key role that zoos play in providing educational opportunities for children are to be outlined to a Government minister.Read

Five-year-old raises the alarm after fire breaks out at his home in Gwernaffield Apr 23 2009

A BOYhas been hailed a hero after raising the alarm when an early morning fire broke out at his home.Read

Job losses on cards at Iceland shops in North Wales Apr 23 2009

MORE than 160 staff could lose their jobs if Iceland closes its electrical appliance showrooms.Read

14-year-old from Pentre hospitalised with burns after shooting an aerosol cannister Apr 23 2009

A 14-YEAR-OLD boy suffered serious burns to his arms, knees and face after an aerosol cannister exploded.Read

Royal Welsh Regiment to be given freedom of county of Flintshire Apr 23 2009

FLINTSHIRE County Council is to grant the Freedom of the County to the Regiment of the Royal Welsh at a special ceremony in Mold tomorrow.Read

Disqualified driver jailed Apr 23 2009

WHEN disqualified driver David Arnold Mustoe was blocked in his drive by police he fled into the back garden and jumped on a garage roof.Read

Vod Music attracts hundreds of visitors to its latest record fair in Mold Apr 23 2009

THE latest Vod Music Record Fair has been hailed as a huge success.Read

Controversial mayor honoured at community event Apr 23 2009

A CONTROVERSIAL mayor has been given a rousing end-of-term farewell.Read

New museum exhibit for Cheshire Military Museum Apr 23 2009

CHESHIRE Military Museum has taken delivery of a new exhibit – a small observation post used at Hawarden airfield during the Second World War.Read

Friends of Bagillt Foreshore hold their first meeting Apr 23 2009

A NEW group concerned with the All Wales Coastal Footpath was established at a meeting on Monday.Read

Crash driver three times over drink-drive limit Apr 23 2009

POLICE called to an early morning crash at Pontblyddin where a BMW was written off after it left the road and struck a post found the driver was nearly three times the drink-drive limit.Read

A new police phone number for Wales has been launched to ease pressure on 999 calls. Apr 23 2009

A NEW phone number designed to take the pressure off 999 services was launched last week.Read

Housing plan for Pontybodkin rejected Apr 23 2009

AN APPLICATION to build 41 new homes on the site of the former Clwyd Alloys factory in Corwen Road, Pontybodkin, has been rejected by Flintshire’s planning committee.Read

The historic Gwysaney estate near Mold is being put on the market Apr 23 2009

ONE of Flintshire’s most historic country estates is to be put on the market.Read

Jean Jones gathers support for her fight to get custody of grandchildren Apr 23 2009

A SALTNEY mum is bidding to change EU law.Read

North Wales Police are on the look out for new volunteer youth cadets to join the force. Apr 23 2009

NORTH Wales Police is seeking applications from enthusiastic young people interested in joining the force as volunteer cadets.Read

MP welcomes support for miners with osteoarthritis Apr 23 2009

DELYN Labour MP David Hanson has welcomed new support for thousands of miners suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee, also known as miners’ knee.Read

Cllr Alex Aldridge wants Flintshire’s housing department to retain vital counter service in Flint Apr 23 2009

FRONTLINE counter staff at Delyn House, Flint, must be retained in the restructuring of Flintshire’s housing operational services.Read

Wanted: The gift of sight Apr 23 2009

HORN-RIMMED or high fashion, an optician wants your old glasses to make a difference to people in one of Africa’s most spectacular and troubled countries.Read

Abseil down a well-known North Wales landmark for charity Apr 23 2009

DAREDEVILS who enjoy a challenge with a difference will have the chance to abseil down one of North Wales’ most famous landmarks.Read

Flintshire County council is to invest more cash in CCTV Apr 23 2009

FLINTSHIRE County Council, which has more CCTV cameras than any other North Wales authority, is to invest even more cash in the system.Read

Hawarden resident in London Marathon aim to raise cash for CHILDREN with LEUKAEMIA Apr 23 2009

A RECRUITMENT consultant from Hawarden is stepping up her efforts for a marathon fundraiser.Read

Deeside Community Hospital scanner appeal launched by League of Friends. Apr 23 2009

A HARD-WORKING group of volunteers has set themselves a huge challenge.Read

Stroke Association calls for participants for skydive at Whitchurch Apr 23 2009

THE Stroke Association is calling all thrill-seekers to skydive this summer from Whitchurch Airfield.Read

Event on anti-social behaviour is nominated for award Apr 23 2009

AN EVENT aimed at empowering tenants to take action to stop anti-social behaviour in their communities has been nominated for a top national award.Read

Entry open for Community Chest grant scheme Apr 23 2009

ENTRY is open for the Community Chest grant scheme, established to support voluntary and community activity in Flintshire.Read

London Marathon runners urged to help the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign Apr 23 2009

TV PRESENTER Sue Barker is calling on all London Marathon runners to help the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign mark its 50th anniversary.Read

Gronant cancer patient is on road to recovery Apr 23 2009

A SEVEN-year-old cancer sufferer and his family have received the news they have been hoping for - with scans showing the disease has reduced by a third.Read

Primary schools across North Wales could win new school gates in national contest Apr 23 2009

PRIMARY schools across North Wales could bag themselves a new main gate.Read

Pub assault after alleged racism Apr 23 2009

A MAN was knocked out and his jaw was broken in two places when he was punched in a Mold pub.Read

Fame awaits winner of beauty title Apr 23 2009

COMPETITION is hotting up as Miss Chester 2009 gets under way.Read

North Wales Police probe mum’s death in Garden City Apr 23 2009

POLICE are investigating the sudden death of a woman in Deeside.Read

Flint is to receive £920,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). Apr 23 2009

FLINT is to receive £920,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).Read

Duo aim for X Factor stardom Apr 23 2009

A BUCKLEY woman and her boyfriend are hoping to make it big on the next series of The X Factor.Read

Recent fire safety advice saves Anita White and her four children from an arson attack on her home Apr 23 2009

A MOTHER feared she and her four young children would die after an arsonist torched their home in the early hours of Monday morning.Read

Cash bonus for mums-to be Apr 23 2009

FLINTSHIRE mums-to-be can claim a tax-free bonus of £190- thanks to the Health in Pregnancy Grant launched this month.Read

Red ladies mountain bike abandoned in Mold for six months. Apr 23 2009

A BIKE which has been on Mold High Street for more than six months is still no closer to finding a home.Read

Garage fire in Bron y Wern, Bagillt a non-criminal incident Apr 23 2009

POLICE are no longer treating a garage fire in Bagillt as suspicious.Read

Connah’s Quay family escape chip pan fire Apr 23 2009

A SENIOR fire officer is highlighting the dangers of chip pans after a family escaped a house fire which killed their cat.Read

Candis magazine launches search for Britain’s best family with Spanish holiday as top prize Apr 23 2009

DO YOU know a remarkable family that’s raised money for charity, helped their community, or taken a stand against injustice?Read

Hoax ‘bomber’ gets jail term Apr 23 2009

A HOAX caller who told supermarket staff there was a bomb in their store has been jailed for five years.Read

Calls for bike park in Greenfield after rider poses safety risk in valley Apr 23 2009

CALLS are being made for a new bike park after a motorcyclist put the safety of visitors to Greenfield Valley at risk.Read

Politicians and housing officers address issues affecting Richard and Bolingbroke Heights in Flint Apr 23 2009

ELDERLY residents want action to stop long running disturbances by yobs.Read

New cardiac service at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Apr 23 2009

A NEW service which will provide keyhole surgery for heart patients in North Wales was launched at Glan Clwyd Hospital at the end of February.Read

Campaign cuts ‘avoidable’ deaths Apr 23 2009

A CAMPAIGN to cut hospital deaths has saved 410 lives in its first six months.Read

Family flee electrical appliance fire in The Close, Mold Apr 23 2009

FIRE safety officers are issuing a further reminder to regularly test electrical appliances.Read

Father drove illegally Apr 23 2009

A DEESIDE man decided to drive illegally because he needed medication for his daughter who was poorly, a court heard.Read

Drinker chose to drive Apr 23 2009

A MAN had five pints of lager and drove home.Read

Flintshire service Encompass welcomes Chester police meeting for the gay community Apr 23 2009

POLICE are urging members of the gay community in Chester and North Wales to have their say on issues which affect them at a meeting later this month.Read

Nightingale House Hospice to hold fundraising hat sale Apr 23 2009

STAFF at Nightingale House Hospice in Wrexham have taken their hats off to their supporters.Read

Major A494 roadworks affect traffic between Mold and Ruthin Apr 23 2009

MAJOR roadworks on a Denbighshire section of the A494 trunk road are continuing to affect motorists travelling between Mold and Ruthin.Read

Arts festival will be ‘best one yet’ says councillor Apr 23 2009

WELSH folk dancing, jazz concerts and a samba-themed carnival are just some of the treats in store at a festival.Read

Mold Spring Clean will get underway in the town centre Apr 23 2009

MOLD Spring Clean is finally here after months of organising by residents.Read

Post Office customers in Mold angry after being told Welsh stamps don’t exist Apr 23 2009

MOLD shoppers were refused Welsh stamps in the town’s post office.Read

Delyn MP David Hanson seeks views on proposals to reduce road related deaths. Apr 23 2009

DELYN MP David Hanson is asking for views on wide-ranging proposals to dramatically cut the number of deaths on the roads.Read

A Welsh food cooperative scheme has won the Rural Sparks Award Apr 23 2009

THE Community Food Co-operative Programme in Wales has won the Welsh regional Rural Sparks Award.Read

Under 16 and over 60s can swim for free in Flintshire pools Apr 23 2009

A FREE swimming initiative aimed at children under 16 and people over 60 is being rolled out across Flintshire.Read

Entries sought for NFU awards Apr 23 2009

NFU Cymru is launching an award to recognise the vital role farmers play in their communities with the winner receiving £500 and two runners-up getting £100 each.Read

Holywell food co-op encourages healthy eating Apr 23 2009

HOLYWELL residents can enjoy healthy eating on a budget thanks to a new food co-op.Read

Northop Hall girls soccer team misses out on prestigious soccer competition because of massive administration blunder Apr 23 2009

MEMBERS of a girls’ football team were distraught when their trip to a top competition had to be called off because of an administrative blunder.Read

Brouchure to attract tourists to North Wales is proving a success Apr 23 2009

A MAJOR tourism campaign is showing early signs of success with a big rise in people requesting North Wales Borderlands visitor brochures.Read

Man forced entry into former partner’s home Apr 23 2009

A MAN, who had suffered brain damage in a vicious attack, used violence to gain entry into his former partner’s home late at night, a court heard.Read

Mynydd Isa family’s lucky escape after a faulty electrical appliance catches fire Apr 23 2009

PEOPLE are being urged to test their electrical appliances following a family’s lucky escape after a freezer caught fire.Read

Ysgol Bryn Gwalia, in Mold, has had its head teacher nominated for a national teacher award. Apr 23 2009

A TEACHER has been nominated for the Welsh Headteacher of the Year Award.Read

Cilcain young farmers and the police Farm Watch initiative scoops High Sheriff award Apr 23 2009

MEMBERS of a Flintshire anti-crime scheme in Flintshire have been honoured.Read

Show garden at Leeswood open to the public for charity Apr 23 2009

A GARDEN with panoramic views will be open to the public for charity on Sunday.Read

Fire service issue warning about suspected rogue publishers Apr 23 2009

NORTH Wales Fire and Rescue Service is warning businesses to be on their guard against fraudsters.Read

The Reverend Brian Harvey is inducted as Rector of Flint Apr 23 2009

FLINT has a new rector after the induction of the Rev Brian Harvey.Read

The people I met were fantastic, says TV’s Secret Millionaire Rob Apr 23 2009

A FLINTSHIRE businessman who gave up his life of luxury to spend nine days living in a rundown area of Belfast says he can’t wait to return and revisit the friends he made.Read

Awards for fundraisers Apr 23 2009

CADETS from all over North Wales gathered at St Brigid’s School, Denbigh, to celebrate their achievements with the Poppy Appeal 2008/09.Read

Film director Janis Pugh from Flint is nominated for a Welsh Bafta Apr 23 2009

A FILM director from Flint has been nominated for a Welsh Bafta award for Best Director for Short Film.Read

We must not price motorists off the road Apr 23 2009

A CONSIDERABLE amount of letters and emails have been sent to me this week regarding the cost of petrol.Read

Welsh learner Margaret Williams from Cilcain, near Mold wins a Bangor University lifelong learners photo competition Apr 23 2009

A PHOTOGRAPHIC opportunity for a Welsh learner from Cilcain, took her to the other side of the world.Read

Staff at b2 business systems boost hospice with Three Peaks Challenge Apr 23 2009

STAFF members at an office suppliers firm have been hitting the heights for charity.Read

Keep Wales Tidy-Tidy Towns projects rewards three Flintshire groups Apr 23 2009

IMPROVING the community environment has reaped some tidy rewards for three Flintshire litter busting groups.Read

Wrexham teenager lands Volkswagen apprenticeship Apr 23 2009

A CAR enthusiast from Gwynfryn has embarked on a three-year apprenticeship with the aim of becoming a top motor technician.Read

Pop mogul gears up for steam rally Apr 23 2009

UP TO 10,000 spectators are expected at a nine-day steam gala on Llangollen Railway, opened by pop mogul and railway buff Pete Waterman.Read

Wrexham business Dapol Ltd and Vertupak Ltd in line for awards Apr 23 2009

TWO North East Wales businesses could be crowned winners in the first national Nectar Business Small Business Awards.Read

Green Thumb Ltd to create 50 jobs as it booms during recession Apr 23 2009

AROUND 50 new jobs will be created in North Wales by a lawn firm which has boomed despite the recession.Read

Holywell company Excelsyn and Shotton company UPM, have won Queen’s Business Awards. Apr 23 2009

TWO Flintshire-based companies have been awarded Queen’s Business awards.Read

The Hawarden Estate Farm Shop gets ready for this year’s asparagus harvest. Apr 23 2009

SPRING is in the air at The Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.Read

Replacement bridge for Snowdonia beauty spot Apr 23 2009

AN EYESORE, which artists and photographers have left out of their work for years, is to be replaced – thanks to a new partnership project.Read

Union and charity in row over bovine TB Apr 23 2009

FARMERS’ Union of Wales vice-president Brian Walters accused animal rights campaigners of trying to mislead the general public on whether badger culling will help to eradicate bovine TB.Read

Rural retreat is TV star Apr 23 2009

A RURAL retreat in the heart of Flintshire is to be featured in the BBC property programme Escape to the Country.Read

Health chiefs warn about importance of hygiene when visiting farms Apr 23 2009

THE Health Protection Agency is advising parents in Flintshire planning to take children on farm visits to observe strict hygiene rules after touching or stroking animals to avoid a range of potentially serious infections.Read

Sealand Primary school celebrates netball success Apr 23 2009

THE girls and boys of Sealand Primary school have been reaching out for success in netball games.Read

Holywell town centre manager defended Apr 23 2009

HOLYWELL town councillors have praised the town centre manager for his actions during the recession.Read

Ysgol Trelogan celebrates success at Urdd Eisteddfod Apr 23 2009

PUPILS of Ysgol Trelogan are celebrating successes at the county’s Urdd Eisteddfod.Read

New youth facility sparks a row in Nercwys Apr 23 2009

PLANS to spend more than £10,000 on a multi-sport area in Nercwys have been rigorously defended by a community leader.Read

Young drama group on stage at Clwyd Theatr Cymru Apr 23 2009

A YOUNG drama group will take the stage at Clwyd Theatr Cymru next week.Read

Deeside College students enjoy cabin crew training at Manchester Airport Apr 23 2009

TRAVEL and Tourism students from Deeside College are on a high after returning from a cabin crew training day at Thomas Cook’s Training Centre at Manchester Airport.Read

Yale College shares best practice Apr 23 2009

YALE College shared best practice with English counterparts in the FE sector when Jonathan Cartmell, their director of standards and performance, was invited to London to give a presentation on success in the Overall Wales Quality Award.Read

Visionary garden designers exhibiting at Tatton Show are announced Apr 23 2009

GARDEN designer Peter Styles from the Welsh College of Horticulture in Northop has been selected to exhibit at this year’s RHS Show at Tatton Park.Read

Young footballers try new sport Futsal Apr 23 2009

YOUNG football stars in Flintshire will be following in the footsteps of their Brazilian idols by learning the indoor five-a-side game, futsal.Read

Ysgol Bryn Gwalia in Mold celebrating after scooping two awards Apr 23 2009

PUPILS and staff from Ysgol Bryn Gwalia, Mold, are celebrating after winning two awards.Read

Clwyd Theatr Cymru performers pay visit to Brynford Primary School Apr 23 2009

CHILDREN of Brynford Primary School had some unusual guests when performers from Clwyd Theatr Cymru paid a visit.Read

ReAct funding helps redundant man on to new career path Apr 23 2009

A FLINT man, made redundant from his job as a planner co-ordinator for a construction firm, has been helped along a new career path.Read

Final call for Welsh Territorial Army recruits Apr 23 2009

A FINAL call is being made for budding soldiers to take part in the Territorial Army’s Summer Challenge Wales.Read

Sports challenge at Saltney holiday club Apr 23 2009

EASTER holiday fun was had by all at the St Mark’s Church Champions Challenge club.Read

Holywell Town Council’s plans to take over woodland Apr 23 2009

PLANS for Holywell Town Council to take over woodland next to the former Lluesty Hospital are going ahead.Read

Delyn MP welcomes new support for homeowners who fall behind on mortgage payments Apr 23 2009

DELYN MP David Hanson has welcomed new support to help homeowners remain in their property if they fall on difficult times.Read

First ever Welsh language globe commissioned by the Welsh Assembly Apr 23 2009

THE first ever Welsh globe has just been completed.Read

Saltney Ferry Residents’ Association scoop Tidy Towns funding Apr 23 2009

SALTNEY Ferry Residents’ Association scooped £580 under the Assembly Government’s Tidy Towns Scheme.Read

Pilot scheme to target anti-social behaviour on the school bus Apr 23 2009

PARENTS in Flintshire will be able to check if their child is on the school bus thanks to a satellite tracking system.Read

Rural Flintshire could miss out on super-fast broadband internet access Apr 23 2009

RURAL Flintshire could miss out on services like on-demand TV because super-fast broadband internet access is too expensive to install.Read

Environment Agency and action group tackle sewage problem in Broughton Apr 23 2009

PEOPLE living in Greenways Court, Green End Farm, Broughton, have set up an action group after a sewage build-up in a ditch.Read

Drury Primary School pupils enjoy a bird of prey show. Apr 23 2009

PUPILS of Drury Primary School were in for a treat when they were visited by five birds of prey.Read

Toyota Manufacturing UK donates cash to charity Apr 23 2009

TOYOTA is to distribute more than £200,000 to charities and projects in North Wales and Derbyshire.Read

Awards aimed at people working from home have been launched in Wales. Apr 23 2009

REMOTE worker awards have been launched to highlight how remote and home working benefits the environment and quality of work life.Read

Motorcyclist seriously injured at accident blackspot on Mold to Denbigh road Apr 23 2009

A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision near Afonwen on Tuesday night.Read

Flintshire Festival of Youth Sport to be held next week Apr 23 2009

YOUNGSTERS from across Flintshire will be taking part in a range of sports next week- as Deeside College hosts the third annual Flintshire Festival of Youth Sport.Read

Eleanor Burnham, Welsh Lib Dem AM for North Wales is criticising the government over unfair housing revenue distribution. Apr 23 2009

NEARLY £100m of housing revenue generated by Welsh local authorities will be redistributed to councils in England this year instead of Wales.Read

Holywell could lose two town councillors Apr 23 2009

FEARS that Holywell could lose two county councillors have prompted the town council to set up a working group dealing with the issues.Read

Leader of Mold Contact Club, Arthur Hughes is urging more RNIB volunteers to come forward. Apr 23 2009

FUNDRAISING stalwart Arthur Hughes of Mold, teamed up with RNIB charity mascot Sooty to encourage more volunteers.Read

Launch of ‘sheep of the year’ competition Apr 23 2009

THE British Wool Marketing Board will be the main sponsor of the 2009 ‘Sheep of the Year’ competition in North Wales.Read

Sealand Primary School is in shock after thugs destroy their play area. Apr 23 2009

A SCHOOL is grateful for a kind donation after vandals wrecked an expensive and well-loved piece of play equipment.Read

Anti-social behaviour at Greenfield Valley Heritage Park entrance Apr 23 2009

LITTERING, fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour are just some of the problems at the Holywell entrance to Greenfield Valley Heritage Park.Read

Barclays Trading Places Awards is looking for Welsh entries. Apr 23 2009

WELSH businesses are being urged to enter themselves into the Barclays Trading Places Awards.Read

WAG publishes a draft Flood and Water Management Bill Apr 23 2009

THE Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) published a draft Flood and Water Management Bill and consultation document this week.Read

Flintshire senior ranger’s anger after 4X4 damages Bagillt Foreshore Apr 23 2009

POLICE are investigating an incident where a 4x4 vehicle went onto a protected site in Bagillt and caused damage.Read

Concessions for armed service personnel called for Apr 23 2009

MEMBERS of the armed forces should be given concessions for leisure facilities in Flintshire.Read

Students take part in Airbus competition Apr 23 2009

AIRBUS is to hold an international student competition.Read

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