07 May 2009 - Local Flintshire news, Flintshire, Mold, Flint, Deeside

Welsh Assembly releases the latest swine flu statistics May 07 2009

SIXTY-EIGHT people have so far been under investigation for swine flu in Wales.Read

Delyn MP David Hanson and AM Sandy Mewies to hold Friday, May 8 morning surgery in Greenfield May 07 2009

DELYN Labour MP David Hanson and AM Sandy Mewies will be holding their regular advice surgery tomorrow (Friday, May 8) at Greenfield Meeting Place from 10-11am.Read

Rhydymwyn Wildflower Walk May 07 2009

TAKE a walk around Rhydymwyn Valley Nature Reserve on Saturday, May 9, with the NEW Wildlife and discover some of the colourful spring wildflowers living on the reserve.Read

Kimberly-Clark’s Flint factory evacuated after fire breaks out May 07 2009

DOZENS of workers have had to evacuate a factory in Flint after a fire broke out.Read

Fire crews deal with Flint caravan blaze May 07 2009

A TOWING caravan was extensively damaged in a blaze in the driveway of a property in Coed Onn Road, Flint, late on Wednesday evening.Read

Injunction against work at Holywell Travellers’ site Dollar Park May 07 2009

FLINTSHIRE County Council has been granted an injunction against work on a new access road at Holywell Travellers’ site Dollar Park.Read

Family row over sale of historic Gwysaney Hall May 07 2009

A ROW has broken out over the multi-million pound sale of one of Flintshire’s historic country estates.Read

Mold Food and Drink Festival under threat as police asked to investigate its finances May 07 2009

POLICE have been asked to launch a financial investigation into the award-winning Mold Food and Drink Festival.Read

Elderly Mold couple robbed in their home by five hooded men May 07 2009

AN ELDERLY couple who were robbed in their home say they are recovering well after their shocking ordeal.Read

Dad rescues family from fire in Connah’s Quay house May 07 2009

A FATHER has spoken of the moment he went back into a blazing house to save his family.Read

NEWSAR volunteer from Deeside joins fundraising trek through Yosemite National Park, California May 07 2009

THREE 60-year-old rescuers will trek through a stunning American landscape to raise funds for North East Wales Search and Rescue’s (NEWSAR) new vehicle fund.Read

Emily wins tasty award May 07 2009

A SCHOOLGIRL has found an eye- catching way of encouraging youngsters to adopt a healthy lifestyle.Read

Former Emmerdale star Hayley Tamaddon to appear in The Vagina Monologues May 07 2009

FORMER Emmerdale actress Hayley Tamaddon is showing her racier side in her latest venture, joining the ranks of celebrities to have performed in The Vagina Monologues.Read

Mold learner Tanya Cliffe nominated for Inspire! Adult Learner of the Year May 07 2009

A COMMUNITY development worker from Mold has been nominated for an adult learner accolade.Read

Connah’s Quay dairy to be replaced with flats May 07 2009

A FORMER dairy in Connah’s Quay is to be demolished and replaced with apartments.Read

Quacking time had by all May 07 2009

TRINITY Fammau Scout Group braved the wet weather on Monday to take part in the annual May Day Duck Race at Loggerheads Country Park.Read

Greenfield Valley attracts record number of visitors May 07 2009

A TOURIST attraction is beating the credit crunch, with record visitor figures over Easter.Read

Greenfield fundraisers donate cash to St Kentigern Hospice May 07 2009

GREENFIELD fundraisers have donated more than £1,000 to a North Wales hospice.Read

Public enquiry into Mold Lidl store plans ends May 07 2009

A PUBLIC inquiry to resolve the planning row over a prposed supermarket on Denbigh Road, Mold, has ended.Read

Bovine TB project May 07 2009

NFU Cymru has welcomed the announcement from the Welsh Assembly Government that work has started this week on the proposed bovine Tuberculosis Eradication (Wales) order 2009 consultation.Read

Offenders help clean up Mold grot spot May 07 2009

A TEAM of offenders are on a mission to transform a ‘horrible eyesore’ in Mold into an attractive public amenity.Read

Hospital hit by virus outbreak May 07 2009

BOSSES at the Countess of Chester Hospital are continuing to monitor an outbreak of norovirus which has led to a ban on visitors across the site.Read

Donate your old books and DVDs to British Heart Foundation shops in Cheshire May 07 2009

ARE your shelves filled with books and DVDs that have been enjoyed but are never to be read or viewed again?Read

IMC’s chipper helps chop chips quicker May 07 2009

WREXHAM-based commercial catering and bar equipment manufacturer, IMC, has collaborated with a number of fish and chip shops to develop a new range of potato preparation equipment.Read

Country house in focus on BBC's Escape to the Country May 07 2009

A TELEVISION crew invaded a country retreat for three days.Read

2009 London marathon runner Mike Cody, from Connah’s Quay, raised more than £2,000 for Epilepsy Action May 07 2009

A DEESIDE man’s personal mission to complete his first marathon raised more than £2,000 for Epilepsy Action.Read

Rhosesmor cottage to make TV appearance May 07 2009

A COUNTRY cottage in Rhosesmor had a visit from a television crew after it was picked to appear on BBC property show Escape to the Country.Read

London Marathon runners help Flintshire-based charity Save the Family May 07 2009

A CHARITY has thanked 11 runners who tackled the London Marathon to boost its coffers.Read

Ysgol Trelogan pupils unfold the world of origami May 07 2009

CHILDREN at Ysgol Trelogan have been exploring the unfolding world of origami.Read

Hawrden High School hosts Myspace School Invasions on Tour gig. May 07 2009

HAWARDEN High School won the chance to play host to band Elliot Minor as part of the MySpace School Invasions on Tour last week.Read

Ysgol y Waun pupils clean up with hygiene lessons May 07 2009

PUPILS of Ysgol y Waun, Gwernaffield, have been learning a key lesson in personal hygiene.Read

Connah’s Quay High School pupils have raised money in aid of the Peter McFerran Appeal. May 07 2009

STUDENTS at Connah’s Quay High School have been busy raising money for the Peter McFerran Appeal.Read

Anwyl Construction scoops top awards for Flintshire housing developments May 07 2009

A HOLYWELL housing estate has earned a construction company the accolade of North Wales’ top homebuilder.Read

Hawarden Infant School learn outdoors May 07 2009

HAWARDEN Infant School has unveiled its new outdoor classroom.Read

Public consultation into college merger May 07 2009

DEESIDE College and Welsh College of Horticulture at Northop have launched a public consultation into their proposed merger.Read

Crowds turn out for North Wales Shire Horse Society event May 07 2009

CROWDS defied the rain to turn out for North Wales Shire Horse Society’s annual working day and dog show on Monday.Read

Penyffordd man flying high in career with help from Midland Gliding Club May 07 2009

A FLYING fanatic is able to hit the heights in his career thanks to a gliding club.Read

Residents of Rhiwlas Care Home tuck into goods from bakery May 07 2009

RHIWLAS Care Home for the Elderly in Flint received some tasty treats.Read

Recyclo Ltd gets go ahead for new facilities May 07 2009

NEW facilities are to be built at a recycling plant in a bid to curb the county’s reliance on landfill.Read

Group set up to help people with neurological conditions. May 07 2009

A NEW group to support people with neurological conditions in North Wales has been set up.Read

North Wales Police visit students at the Welsh College of Horticulture to teach safety awareness. May 07 2009

STUDENTS from the Welsh College of Horticulture were treated to a visit by the North Wales Police helicopter and mounted units.Read

Deeside College relaunches its website May 07 2009

DEESIDE College’s website – www.deeside.ac.uk – has been re-launched following a complete overhaul.Read

Boil water notice is lifted in Flintshire May 07 2009

DWR Cymru Welsh Water has lifted, the precautionary boil water notice issued to customers in parts of Flintshire, Denbighshire and a small area of Conwy.Read

Adult learner boosts computer skills at Yale College May 07 2009

CLUELESS about computers, Cerys Reynolds, 44, was galvanised into taking drastic action at Yale College when she found out her daughter was learning through information technology at nursery.Read

Free adult learning taster sessions at Yale College May 07 2009

ADULTS from across the region are being invited to Yale College during Adult Learners’ Week to sample a free taster in a course of their choice.Read

Nightingale House Hospice Wrexham invited you for T@3 May 07 2009

NIGHTINGALE House Hospice is urging people to join the biggest afternoon tea party in North Wales.Read

Competition to find wildlife friendly miniature garden May 07 2009

CHESHIRE Wildlife Trust (CWT) is launching a competition to find the most wildlife-friendly miniature garden.Read

Save the Family fundraiser taking part in the Wirral Walk May 07 2009

NOT content with simply making calls and collecting donations, Save the Family’s newest recruit Angella Rawsthorne plans to take on any fundraising challenge that comes her way.Read

Golfers drive into the past to discover club history May 07 2009

MEMBERS of Mold Golf Club have been stepping back in time.Read

Sainsbury’s Flint seeks charity to partner May 07 2009

SAINSBURY’S in Flint is inviting customers and colleagues to nominate a local charity to be the store’s charity partner for the year.Read

British Heart Foundation offers book voucher in return for donations May 07 2009

THE British Heart Foundation is urging Flinthsire folk to hand over their unwanted goods in return for a voucher.Read

US choir to perform in aid of Nightingale House Hospice May 07 2009

THE Brigham Young University Singers, considered to be one of the finest choirs in the USA, will be performing at the William Aston Hall at 7.30pm on Thursday, May 14.Read

Workshop to give insight into community punishments May 07 2009

A SERIES of workshops aimed to give people a better insight into how community-based, non-custodial sentences work.Read

Jones Holidays firm raises £2,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support May 07 2009

A CHARITABLE coach firm celebrated its 110th anniversary as a family business by raising £2,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support.Read

Death of popular street market trader in Mold May 07 2009

A FAMILIAR face on Mold street market for more than half a century has died at the age of 79.Read

Villagers at Maeshafn celebrate the 10th anniversary of fight to save mountain from quarrying May 07 2009

A COMMUNITY which scaled the financial heights to buy a mountain is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the uphill battle.Read

Notorious killer Peter Moore’s life told in new book May 07 2009

THE story of a Flintshire cinema owner who became one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers has been turned into a book.Read

Thousands of Freedom of Information requestd refused May 07 2009

WELSH councils have refused to answer thousands of requests for information from the public over the past three years.Read

Walkabout Flintshire and Wrexham holding free walk leader training courses May 07 2009

WALKABOUT Flintshire and Wrexham is running two free walk leader training courses next week.Read

Planning permission given for concrete plant in Saltney May 07 2009

A CONCRETE batching plant built to supply redevelopment works at Broughton’s Airbus factory has been granted retrospective planning permission.Read

Cilcain YFC chairwoman scoops double award May 07 2009

CLWYD Young Farmers are over the moon after their candidate was selected to represent all of England and Wales as the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs’ senior member of the year.Read

BBC Radio Five Live’s Victoria Derbyshire Show broadcasts live from Save the Family’s Flintshire centre May 07 2009

A YOUNG Flintshire family’s traumatic experience has been aired on BBC Radio Five Live.Read

Permission given for “illegal” plans on Buckley house May 07 2009

COUNCILLORS have granted planning permission for an extension on a Buckley house – despite claims the development is illegal.Read

Fresh ideas needed, says former chairman May 07 2009

GREG Shankar, director of Mold’s Bryn Awel Hotel and former festival chairman, said: “I’m aware of the financial situation, I believe its a cumulated loss over the last three years of the festival as there are a lot of high costs involved.Read

Shotton flat proposals approved May 07 2009

PLANS for a complex of new residential flats in Shotton have been branded an ‘absolute crime’ by a councillor.Read

Woman robbed of large amount of cash in broad daylight May 07 2009

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman was robbed in broad daylight in Flint.Read

Welsh community newpaper Papur Fama celebrates it’s 30th birthday May 07 2009

MORE than 300 people joined celebrations to mark the 30th anniversary of Flintshire’s Welsh language newspaper Papur Fama.Read

Caps belonging to 1920s Flint footballer found in Gregsons Solicitors office May 07 2009

HISTORICAL items linked to a 1920s Flint footballer have been discovered in a solicitor’s office.Read

Popeth Cymraeg and Menter Iaith, are joining forces to build a new Welsh language centre in Mold, Flintshire. May 07 2009

A BATTLE to set up a Welsh language centre in Mold has been hailed a success.Read

A Mold Motocross rider is fighting for his life after being injured in a riding event near Wrexham. May 07 2009

A MOLD Motocross rider was airlifted to hospital suffering serious chest injuries after he crashed at an event in Worthenbury, Wrexham.Read

Mold shoppers are being urged to be vigilant after an increase in bag snatching in the town. May 07 2009

MOLD shoppers are being urged to be vigilant after complaints of pick pockets and bag thieves targeting the town centre.Read

Deeside College student raises grant problems with Welsh Assembly May 07 2009

A DEESIDE College student met Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) officials last week to raise awareness of problems with the grants system.Read

Holocaust lesson for students May 07 2009

CONNAH’S Quay students got a real life history lesson with a visit from Holocaust survivor Joanna Millan.Read

Hospice Abba night a hit May 07 2009

NIGHTINGALE House Hospice’s Abba Tribute night was a huge success.Read

Llwynegrin Singers raise charity cash with spring craft fair in St Mary’s Church Hall May 07 2009

A FLINTSHIRE choir ensured a craft fair fundraiser hit the right notes.Read

Sali Mali and Sam Tân pay visit to see Terrig School nursery class in Treuddyn May 07 2009

TWO children’s TV favourites delighted youngsters with a visit to a Flintshire nursery class.Read

Sheila Solarin, founder of the Mayflower School in Nigeria and her brother Bill are thanking Flintshire residents for their generosity. May 07 2009

A BROTHER and sister brought up in Flintshire, but who spend most of their time in Nigeria, are praising the county’s residents for their generosity.Read

Greenfield firm hands out fresh fruit and veg to workers May 07 2009

WORKERS at a Flintshire painting contractors are blooming – thanks to a new company initiative to improve their health.Read

Racegoers flock to Chester Racecourse for annual May Festival May 07 2009

RACEGOER’S scrubbed up well for the first race of the May Festival Season at The Chester Roodee.Read

North Wales Police cop onto power of the net with new website May 07 2009

NORTH Wales Police has launched a new internet site – Y Glas.Read

Chester Operatic Society takes latest production to Mold as city fails to provide a theatre May 07 2009

FLINTSHIRE’S ability to stage large-scale theatre productions is attracting groups from across the border.Read

Ysgol Gwenffrwd, Holywell, celebrates 60 years May 07 2009

A HOLYWELL school is rounding off a week of anniversary celebrations.Read

Fun events for youngsters at Gronant and Loggerheads May 07 2009

FLINTSHIRE youngsters are invited to fun events this month thanks to Denbighshire Countryside Service.Read

Mold Town Council are appealing for businesses to open their toilets to the public. May 07 2009

BUSINESSES in Mold are being asked to open their toilets to the public in an effort to make shopping in the town easier for visitors and residents.Read

Flintshire County Council’s newsletter is given a new look May 07 2009

A NEW-LOOK edition of Flintshire County Council’s newsletter Your Community, Your Council is being delivered to homes and businesses in the county.Read

Flintshire students of the King’s School Chester to perform at top theatres May 07 2009

TWO Flintshire students are celebrating dramatic success thanks to a theatre festival initiative.Read

The Welsh College of Horticulture will open its gates as part of the National Garden Scheme.Š May 07 2009

THE Welsh College of Horticulture will be opening its gates to the general public on Sunday, May 17, from 1-4pm.ŠRead

Flintshire butchers claim prizes May 07 2009

FLINTSHIRE butchers are celebrating after claiming prizes for their meat.Read

Wales the True Taste Food & Drink Awards launched in Hawarden May 07 2009

THE search for culinary excellence is on with the regional launch in Hawarden yesterday of the Wales True Taste Food and Drink Awards 2009/10.Read

Fire Safety Enforcement Officer Gavin Lowry comments on week of fire chaos in Flintshire May 07 2009

A SENIOR fire officer has urged every Flintshire household to sign up to a free home fire safety check in the aftermath of a week where four families narrowly escaped with their lives.Read

Deeside company’s £2m renewable energy contract May 07 2009

WOOD chips are powering one of the UK’s most green-conscious universities, thanks to cutting-edge technology developed and installed by a Deeside firm.Read

Designs for Brynford manor hosue thrown out May 07 2009

PLANS to demolish a Georgian manor and replace it with flats have been deferred by councillors for designs to be redone.Read

MP calls for more post boxes in Ewloe and Connah’s Quay May 07 2009

ALYN and Deeside Labour MP Mark Tami wants more postboxes in Ewloe and Connah’s Quay.Read

All Wales Convention accused of spreading apathy in devolution debate in Flintshire May 07 2009

PRO-DEVOLUTION group Cymru Yfory – Tomorrow’s Wales – is worried the All Wales Convention is spreading apathy following its visit to Flintshire.Read

Mold will be holding its annual ‘Pass on a Smile Day’ to help cement rumours it’s a friendly market town. May 07 2009

MOLD’S annual Pass on a Smile Day is to be held on Wednesday next week.Read

Eleanor Burnham, North Wales AM,vows to continue her fight to install fast broadband services to rural Wales. May 07 2009

NORTH Wales Liberal Democrat AM Eleanor Burnham has vowed to continue her campaign for broadband in rural areas, following fears many communities will miss out on the next-generation services.Read

David Hanson MP meetins European election candidate Derek Vaughan May 07 2009

DELYN Labour MP David Hanson has met Derek Vaughan, Welsh Labour candidate for the forthcoming European election in June.Read

Plans for Ewloe pub refused May 07 2009

PLANS for a pub restaurant which would have employed between 50 and 70 people have been rejected by councillors.Read

Plans for Bagillt house approved May 07 2009

PLANNING permission for a house in Bagillt has been approved, despite concerns about road safety.Read

Retired NASA spaceman on fact finding visit to Medical Gas Solutions Ltd, Bagillt. May 07 2009

A RETIRED American astronaut landed in Flintshire on a fact-finding mission at an emergency equipment firm.Read

Capricorn Animal Rescue overwhelmed with unwanted pets May 07 2009

A FLINTSHIRE animal rescue centre is struggling to cope with the influx of unwanted animals it has been receiving since the recession began.Read

Fundraising knockout challenge May 07 2009

THE fundraising team at Nightingale House Hospice, Wrexham is looking for enthusiastic teams of 10 to take part in an It’s A Knockout-style challenge.Read

Holywell’s Gwyl Cadi Ha festival hits the right notes May 07 2009

CROWDS descended on Holywell over the weekend for a feast of song and dance.Read

Save the Family’s delight at £76,942 grant from BBC Children in Need. May 07 2009

SAVE The Family’s pioneering support for the homeless has been boosted with a £76,942 BBC Children in Need grant.Read

Flint’s Cornist Park Primary school trial walking bus is slammed over safety May 07 2009

A ROW has broken out over a walking bus trial at a Flint primary school.Read

Petition for end to speed bumps on Pen-Y-Maes Road, Holywell May 07 2009

SPEED bumps will not be replaced on a Holywell road until further public consultation -after nearly 400 people signed a petition to ask for them to be removed.Read

United Utilities promise repairs to the Milwr Tunnel entrance in Bagillt May 07 2009

FEARS have been raised over a loose concrete slab next to the All Wales Coastal Footpath.Read

Countess of Chester Hospital’s mmolight walk needs more ladies to sign up May 07 2009

LADIES are invited to take a stroll for the Countess of Chester Hospital at the 2009 Moonlight WalkRead

Flinthsire’s refuse and recycling team members scoop awards May 07 2009

EMPLOYEES in Flintshire County Council’s refuse and recycling teams have received certificates to celebrate their training achievements.Read

Connah’s Quay Central Park play are to receive £50,000 revamp May 07 2009

A CONNAH’S Quay play area is to receive a £50,000 funding boost.Read

Councillor Ted Evans honoured for service to Labour party May 07 2009

DELYN Labour MP David Hanson and AM Sandy Mewies have presented Flintshire county councillor Ted Evans with a certificate marking 50 years of service to the Labour Party.Read

Welsh Water staff in Ewloe raise more than £1,000 for Ty Gobaith May 07 2009

CHILDREN’S hospice Ty Gobaith has received a cash boost thanks to a kind-hearted team of water workers.Read

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