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Local & Flintshire News for 25 June 2009

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Corus cutting 2,000 jobs but Shotton workers escape axe Jun 25 2009

STEEL giant Corus has announced it is cutting more than 2,000 jobs - but workers at Shotton appear to be unaffected. Read

Sandycroft recycling centre given the go ahead Jun 25 2009

PERMISSION has been given for a recycling centre to be built in Sandycroft. Read

North Flintshire neighbourhood policing panels to be held in Mostyn tonight (Monday), followed by Ffynnongroyw, Trelawnyd and Gwespyr Jun 25 2009

RESIDENTS in North Flintshire can have their say about the community via a range of upcoming neighbourhood policing panels. Read

North Flintshire neighbourhood policing panels (June 29-July 2) Jun 25 2009

RESIDENTS in North Flintshire can have their say about the community via a range of upcoming neighbourhood policing panels. Read

HGV and trailer stolen from Holywell area Jun 25 2009

POLICE are appealing for information after a HGV and trailer were stolen from the Holywell area. Read

Flint Festival gets underway today Jun 25 2009

FLINT’S ten day festival of events, performances and activities kicks off today (Thursday). Read

Boss from Connah's Quay faces charge over blast death at Saltney scrapyard Jun 25 2009

A SCRAPYARD manager is to face a manslaughter charge over the death of an employee four years ago. Read

German baron visits Greenfield to appeal for funds for Ugandan children Jun 25 2009

A GERMAN baron who gave up his privileged life because he thought it was unjust is spending three weeks in a Greenfield bungalow with a lord and lady. Read

Grieivng parents of Buckley toddler could lose compensation Jun 25 2009

THE parents of a Buckley toddler who drowned in a duck pond on a family caravanning holiday could be stripped of their £25,000 compensation. Read

Airbus at Broughton secures major investment from Welsh Assembly Jun 25 2009

THE future of Broughton’s Airbus plant is safe thanks to an investment of £28.66m from the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG). Read

Flintshire County Councillor Alison Halford is under investigation by the public services Ombudsman for a possible breach of the Code of Conduct Jun 25 2009

A NEW investigation into the conduct of a council member has rocked County Hall. Read

Flintshire council scoops major award Jun 25 2009

FLINTSHIRE County Council is one of the major prize–winners in the International Green Apple Awards 2009 for the Built Environment and Architectural Heritage. Read

Walkabout Flintshire to launch series of family walks Jun 25 2009

CHILDREN can put on their walking boots and join Walkabout Flintshire for a series of mini mountain walks. Read

The Llangollen International music Eisteddfod has received funding from UNESCO and the Welsh AssemblyGovernment Jun 25 2009

THIS year’s Llangollen Eisteddfod will benefit from £15,000 funding from UNESCO Cymru-Wales and the Assembly Government. Read

Liberty Properties PLC have won their fight to build a new Lidl Supermarket in Mold, Flintshire Jun 25 2009

AFTER months of deliberations, arguments and appeals a decision over the fate of land at Denbigh Road, Mold, has come to an end. Read

Argoed High School pupils, Mynydd Isa, take part in a cultural week. Jun 25 2009

PUPILS of Argoed High School, Mynydd Isa, have been enjoying culture and adventure as part of an activity week set up by the school. Read

St Deiniol’s Library, Hawarden, organises William Gladstone conference Jun 25 2009

ST DEINIOL’S Library, Hawarden, has joined forces with the University of Chester to organise one of the largest gatherings of Gladstone scholars. Read

Designed to Smile mascot visits Ysgol Gwynedd, Flint Jun 25 2009

CHILDREN at Ysgol Gywnedd Primary school, Flint, received a visit from Designed to Smile mascot Dewi Dragon. Read

Ysgol Bryn Coch pupils in Mold spent a ‘Thinking Day’ taking part in fun activities Jun 25 2009

PUPILS of Ysgol Bryn Coch, Mold, put their thinking hats on as they enjoyed a day of thinking activities. Read

Ysgol Bryn Gwalia pupils in Mold learnt the importance of clean hands after taking part in a special project with Flintshire County Council. Jun 25 2009

PUPILS of Ysgol Bryn Gwalia took part in a hand-washing project to learn the importance of infection control. Read

Ysgol Glanrafon pupils in Mold spent three days making art work out of household waste Jun 25 2009

AS PART of the school’s work on conservation and recycling, Key stage 2 pupils of Ysgol Glanrafon in Mold spent the day creating wall-hangings and artwork made from household packaging and recyclable materials. Read

Victim’s ear almost severed in glass assault by Flint man Jun 25 2009

A YOUNG man has been sentenced to 12 months youth custody after a court heard he almost severed a man’s ear when he struck him with a beer glass. Read

Mold Market visited by shire ponies from The Phoenix Children’s Foundation Jun 25 2009

MOLD shoppers were treated to a visit by friends of the four legged variety on Wednesday. Read

North East Wales Wildlife holding reptile awareness course Jun 25 2009

NORTH East Wales Wildlife is calling on all reptile enthusiasts to take part in a project to raise awareness of reptiles in North Wales. Read

Mold Community Hospital puts focus on men’s health Jun 25 2009

VISITORS to Mold Community Hospital were able to receive more information about health services in their area. Read

Flint pub could be converted to flats if planners give go ahead Jun 25 2009

A FLINT pub could be converted into flats. Read

Mental health nurse asleep while on duty at Rhydymwyn hospital Jun 25 2009

A HOSPITAL manager found a nurse in charge of mentally ill patients asleep during a spot check, it is alleged. Read

North Wales Police, along with Flintshire Neighbourhood Watch have set up a mobile unit in Mold Market to raise the profile of Paul Savage’s murder six years ago. Jun 25 2009

POLICE in Mold say they are determined not to let people forget the murder of postman Paul Savage six years ago. Read

Walkers from Mold Community Hospital based North West Cancer Research raised money for the charity by completing the Yorkshire Three Peak Challenge. Jun 25 2009

DEDICATED members of Mold-based North West Cancer Research completed the gruelling 25 mile Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. Read

Mold fundraisers charity sale a hit Jun 25 2009

AN AVID fundraiser’s second charity sale within a month proved a hit. Read

Mold Golf Club host annual RNLI fund raising tournament. Jun 25 2009

MORE than 200 golf enthusiasts from around Flintshire took part in the RNLI Mold and District branch annual charity golf day at Mold Golf Club. Read

Holywell and Flint residents scoop cash in bonus scheme Jun 25 2009

CO-OPERATIVE customers are in for a summer bonus as the consumer-owned business pays out a total share of profits dividend of £300,000 to its North Wales members. Read

North Wales NHS Trust advises patients to not shave before surgery Jun 25 2009

STAFF at North Wales NHS Trust are asking patients not to shave the area of their body planned for surgery for at least a week before they are admitted to hospital as it could reduce their risk of getting an infection. Read

A CONNAH’S Quay High Sports Council scheme has helped to get pupils involved with sport Jun 25 2009

THE Sports Council for Wales has named Claire Woolfe, who works at Connah's Quay High School, 5x60 officer of the month. Read

Delyn AM hails a decision to allow patients suffering multiple myeloma the drug lenalidomine as good news Jun 25 2009

A DECISION meaning people suffering from multiple myeloma will now receive the drug lenalidomide (Revlimid) is good news, according to Delyn Labour AM Sandy Mewies. Read

George Formby Society to perform in Holywell Jun 25 2009

SHOPPERS in Holywell are to be entertained by the North Wales branch of the George Formby Society this Saturday. Read

Drug dealer: I’m glad I got caught Jun 25 2009

A CONNAH’S Quay man caught red handed by a police inspector selling cocaine in a pub toilet was glad he had been caught, a court heard. Read

Flintshire students could get refund on TV licence Jun 25 2009

AS THE university summer holidays have begun, TV Licensing is reminding students in Flintshire they may be able to claim a refund of more than £34 on their TV Licence. Read

New music festival Y Ffin/The Edge to complement Mold Town Carnival at Recreational Ground, Maes Bodlonfa Jun 25 2009

AN OPEN air rock and pop festival will herald the arrival of this summer’s Mold Town Carnival. Read

Sychdyn primary school show flower power in Grosvenor garden centre’s Junior Growing Competition Jun 25 2009

GREEN-FINGERED youngsters are seeing how their garden grows thanks to a competition. Read

Tribute to police chief from Wrexham Jun 25 2009

EX-CHIEF Superintendent Percy Manning Edwards, of Wrexham, died at Wrexham Maelor Hospital on Monday. Read

Buckley and Flint projects in the running for Lottery windfall seek public support Jun 25 2009

TWO Flintshire-based projects are seeking the public’s support as they go head-to-head with other Lottery-funded schemes from across the UK in the semi-finals of The National Lottery Awards 2009. Read

Book celebrates Merseyside connections with North Wales Jun 25 2009

A BOOK celebrating the links between North Wales and Liverpool has been launched. Read

RHS launch search for ugly plants ahead of RHS Show Tatton Park Jun 25 2009

BEAUTY is in the eye of the beholder at the RHS Show Tatton Park, as a search begins to find The World’s Ugliest Plant to take centre stage at the summer event. Read

Pupils of St David’s High School, Saltney, learn how to save a life Jun 25 2009

PUPILS have been told they can save lives easily by donating bone marrow. Read

Sainsbury’s asks Flintshire residents to name its star worker Jun 25 2009

PEOPLE in Flintshire can vote for their favourite Sainsbury’s worker in a national competition. Read

Welsh Lib Dem leader calls for radical refurbishment to construction sector Jun 25 2009

A POLITICAL leader has called for radical refurbishment to help tackle economic, green and public health concerns. Read

Planning application for recycling centre in Sandycroft Jun 25 2009

AN application for a recycling centre in Sandycroft was due to be discussed at a meeting of Flintshire County Council’s planning committee yesterday (Wednesday). Read

Tenor Rhys Meirion says he is counting down the days until he performs at the Festival of Hope in Mold Jun 25 2009

INTERNATIONAL opera singer Rhys Meirion says he has been busy rehearsing for Saturday’s classical music and firework spectacular near Mold. Read

Successful Flintshire businessmen sought for Lottery and BBC scheme Jun 25 2009

A MAJOR new initiative by the Big Lottery Fund and BBC One is offering six individuals with a proven track record in business the chance to escape the rat race and help rejuvenate a village. Read

Flintshire County will become an alcohol control zone from July 1, giving police new powers to confiscate alcohol from trouble makers. Jun 25 2009

FROM Wednesday all of Flintshire will become an alcohol control zone in an effort to curb anti-social behaviour. Read

Broughton Shopping Park is hosting a drop-in insect making workshop for all the family Jun 25 2009

FAMILIES are being invited to join environmental artist, Angela Sidwell, to make some insects using natural materials at a workshop next week. Read

Faenol Festival is called off Jun 25 2009

THIS year’s Faenol Festival has been called off. Read

Mold barbershop chrous The Clwyd Clippers on song in St Asaph’s Glan Clwyd Hospital Jun 25 2009

A BARBERSHOP chorus was on song in a St Asaph hospital. Read

Artists to appear at Llangollen Fringe Festival Jun 25 2009

MUSICIANS, poets, actors and artists will descend on the region for the Llangollen Fringe Festival. Read

Ysgol Croes Atti pupils unveil Flint-themed mural Jun 25 2009

PUPILS of a Flint school demonstrated their creative art skills with the unveiling of a mural dedicated to the town. Read

Sealand Primary School pupils had a busy day making gifts for their parents on Father’s Day Jun 25 2009

THE dads of Sealand Primary school pupils had a treat at the weekend after their sons and daughters spent Friday making Father’s Day treats. Read

A neighbourhood policing panel at St Peter’s Church Hall, Rose Hill, Holywell on Tuesday, June 30 Jun 25 2009

A NEIGHBOURHOOD policing panel meeting is to take place in Holywell. Read

Lorry catches fire on the A55 Expressway near Holywell Jun 25 2009

A LORRY driver suffered smoke inhalation after his vehicle caught fire on the A55 Expressway. Read

Holywell summertime strolls planned Jun 25 2009

THE second of five summertime walks taking place in and around Holywell will be held this Sunday. Read

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service urges parents to talk during Child Safety Week Jun 25 2009

PARENTS are being encouraged to talk to their children about the risks of fire during Child Safety Week. Read

County chief executive to attend Croes Atti public meeting at Flint Town Hall Jun 25 2009

A PUBLIC meeting is to be held to discuss the Croes Atti development earmarked for Oakenholt, Flint. Read

Mold Carnival organisers are on the look out for people to enter farm yard themed floats to enter in this year’s parade Jun 25 2009

ORGANISERS of Mold Carnival are on the look-out for people to enter the float parade. Read

David Hanson MP backs Government help schemes during recession Jun 25 2009

DELYN Labour MP David Hanson has backed the Government’s commitment to offer more help to people out of work. Read

Alyn and Deeside MP Mark Tami signs pledge to end poverty Jun 25 2009

ALYN and Deeside Labour MP Mark Tami has signed a pledge to fight poverty nationwide. Read

Flintshire contestants sought for channel 4’s Supersize vs Superskinny series Jun 25 2009

THE hit channel 4 TV show Supersize vs Superskinny is returning for a new series. Read

Members of Loggerheads-based NEWSAR have raised money for the search and rescue team by climbing Half Dome at Yosemite National Park in California Jun 25 2009

A FUNDRAISING trio’s trip to California’s Yosemite National Park has proved a success. Read

Stages through the ages Jun 25 2009

THIS week we look at life in the spotlight. Read

MOLD Chamber of Trade planned a big publicity campaign to increase membership among the town’s traders. Jun 25 2009

DELYN Council was asked to make a grant towards the £5,500 cost of materials used in a renovation scheme at St Mary’s Church, Ysceifiog. Read

Work with Assembly helps secure future Jun 25 2009

The British Government, working alongside the Welsh Assembly, continue to invest in industry here in North Wales, securing jobs and preparing the market for the up-turn. Read

Bryn Deva, Golftyn, Custom House Lane and Wepre Primary pupils get creative in Connah’s Quay High School Jun 25 2009

YOUNGSTERS have been getting creative in the arts with a series of skills workshops at Connah’s Quay High School. Read

Animal blessing service Jun 25 2009

ON SUNDAY, June 7, the congregation of Quaystone Chapel hosted a Pet Blessing Service. The chapel was full of all kinds of pets – dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, guinea pigs and many others. And, as usual, they were all impeccably behaved. After the service the pets were blessed. Read

Welsh College of Horticulture’s open day a success Jun 25 2009

ASPIRING horticulturists, florists, engineers and animal carers attended the Welsh College of Horticulture’s annual open day. Read

Penyffordd residents enjoy their Summer Carnival Jun 25 2009

Penyffordd enjoyed its annual summer carnival on Saturday with hundreds of residents and visitors coming out to take part in the activities. Photographer VALERIE HACKPIL went along to snap some of the action Read

THE MPs expenses scandal shows little sign of abating. Jun 25 2009

More than a month after the Daily Telegraph began publishing the claims of Members of Parliament the shocking facts continue to slowly drip out. Read

Deeside College students show artistic flare Jun 25 2009

DEESIDE College’s art and design students showed off their work at the college’s annual summer exhibition. Read

Buckley charity golf tournament a success Jun 25 2009

A HARD-WORKING group which organises an annual charity golf tournament has donated cash to two good causes. Read

Festival of Hope organisers reward Mold businesses who took part in their Best Dressed Window competition with free tickets to this weekend’s event Jun 25 2009

MOLD businesses battled for the ‘Best Dressed Window’ title on Tuesday. Read

Hannah Hughes ofConnah’s Quay aims to tackle Great Wall of China to raise funds for cancer research Jun 25 2009

A HEALTH worker will walk the Great Wall of China in memory of her step-father, who died of cancer. Read

Flintshire Bridge, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and St Winefride’s Well highlighted as giants of Tourism Partnership North Wales’ promotional campaign Jun 25 2009

GIANTS of North Wales’ tourism industry are being celebrated in a promotional campaign. Read

Ysgol y Ddol, Rhydymwyn near Mold reunion at the village football club on Saturday, June 27 Jun 25 2009

MEMORIES of a vibrant village school are being kept alive through a reunion. Read

Countess of Chester Hospital works with Breakthrough Breast Cancer to pledge better support and treatment of patients Jun 25 2009

A HOSPITAL has pledged to improve services for breast cancer patients in Flintshire, Chester and Ellesmere Port. Read

St David’s Church and Friary in Pantasaph to hold summer fete Jun 25 2009

ST DAVID’S Church and Friary at Pantasaph is holding a summer fete on Saturday, July 4, a change from its usual August bank holiday fixture. Read

Conservative parliamentary candidate visits Flint children’s centre Jun 25 2009

A FLINT children’s project had a visit from Conservative parliamentary candidate Antoinette Sandbach. Read

Welsh probation areas agree to Wales Probation Trust proposal Jun 25 2009

FOUR Welsh probation areas have agreed to join forces to create a united service aiming to work with offenders to reduce crime. Read

Mold Town Council have given a grant of £3,000 to Mold Town Concert Band Jun 25 2009

MOLD Town Council has provided its annual grant to the Mold Town Concert Band. Read

Flintshire walking group nears milestone Jun 25 2009

A WALKING group will soon be passing its seventh anniversary milestone. Read

AM Mark Isherwood to host coffee morning for Armed Forces Day Jun 25 2009

NORTH Wales Conservative AM Mark Isherwood will host a coffee morning tomorrow, Friday, in aid of our serving men and women. Read

Connah’s Quay shopping centre demolished to make way for new development Jun 25 2009

DEMOLITION of the former Ffordd Llanarth shopping centre at Connah’s Quay is under way. Read

Appeal for Mancot houses dismissed Jun 25 2009

AN APPEAL for permission to build two house in Mancot has been dismissed. Read

North Wales AM Mark Isherwood demands better service in the region for the blind and partially sighted Jun 25 2009

THE Shadow Minister for Equality at the Welsh Assembly is calling on county councils to help fund a welfare service for the blind and partially sighted. Read

Cruse bereavement Care North Wales to mark golden milestone with family day at Erdigg Hall Jun 25 2009

A BEREAVEMENT charity is marking its 50th anniversary with a family day at Erddig Hall, near Wrexham. Read

Artist Ian Jones to showcase his work at Erddig, Wrexham Jun 25 2009

ARTIST Ian Jones will be exhibiting at Erddig, the National Trust property near Wrexham, for the first time. Read

New countryside project aims to provide helping hand Jun 25 2009

A NEW project aimed at encouraging people in rural Flintshire to get involved in the community has been launched. Read

Holywell’s Ysgol y Fron pupils make right moves to win Flintshire Schools League Jun 25 2009

A TEAM of pupils have proven themselves Flintshire’s kings of chess. Read

Flintshire schools take part in new green project Jun 25 2009

PUPILS of five Flintshire schools are being given the chance to tackle climate change in the classroom thanks to a unique partnership between car giant Toyota and the environmental charity Groundwork. Read

Delyn Labour AM slames Welsh Tories’ plans to reintroduce NHS prescription charges Jun 25 2009

A LABOUR AM has attacked Welsh Conservative plans to reintroduce prescription charges. Read

Golftyn County Primary School performers reprise Michael Jackson’s Thriller routine in Flintshire Youthfest 09 in Mold’s Clwyd Theatr Cymru Jun 25 2009

PUPILS are preparing for a thrilling return to Mold’s Clwyd Theatr Cymru. Read

Delyn MP explains payment to soccer club Jun 25 2009

DELYN Labour MP David Hanson has explained a £100 payment he claimed on expenses after ‘sponsoring’ a local football team. Read

Holywell farmhouse appeal allowed Jun 25 2009

AN APPEAL against the refusal of planning permission and listed building consent for a Holywell farmhouse has been allowed. Read

Chronicle reveals figures on violence in Flintshire’s schools Jun 25 2009

MORE shocking figures obtained by the Chronicle under the Freedom of Information Act reveal the true extent of violence and bullying in the county’s schools. Read

Flintshire high schools scoop cash in smokefree contest Jun 25 2009

PUPILS of St David’s High School, Saltney, are top of the class after receiving £750 in a prize draw in the Welsh Assembly Government’s Smokefree Class competition. Read

Flintshire County Council lets gardens overgrow on Holywell estate Jun 25 2009

GARDENS on a Holywell estate are overgrown and untidy - because Flintshire County Council is failing to maintain them. Read

Pupils check progress on Flint’s new Ysgol Maes Hyfryd Jun 25 2009

WORK on the new specialist high school in Flint, Ysgol Maes Hyfryd, is nearing completiton. Read

Pupils of Ysgol Glanrafon, Mold, record CD to commemorate school’s 60th anniversary Jun 25 2009

PUPILS of Ysgol Glanrafon, Mold, marked the school’s 60th birthday by recording a CD. Read

Host of events lined up for Flint Festival Jun 25 2009

FLINT has 10 days of events and activities lined up as the town’s annual festival kicks off today (Thursday). Read

Mark Tami MP expected to repay around £1,000 in council tax he overclaimed for Jun 25 2009

LABOUR MP Mark Tami is expected to pay back about £1,000 in expenses he mistakenly over-claimed for. Read

Broughton’s Tesco store applies for wind turbines Jun 25 2009

BROUGHTON’S Tesco store is seeking planning permission for two wind turbines. Read

Measles cases in North Wales reach 58 Jun 25 2009

THREE additional cases of measles have been reported in Wales, bringing the outbreak total to 319. Read

Cameron Smith of Flint has been transferred to Glan Clwyd Hospital after awaking from his coma Jun 25 2009

CAMERON Smith, the 40-year-old father of four who was knocked unconscious in Flint, is on the road to recovery. Read

Tory AM Mark Isherwood has blasted the poor state of the Welsh economy Jun 25 2009

CLIENT problems handled by Citizens Advice Cymru have risen from almost 270,000 to nearly 300,000 over the last year, including a 19% increase in debt-related problems. Read

Work to revamp New Trelawnyd Memorial Hall nears completion Jun 25 2009

A LANDMARK building in a Flintshire village badly hit by the loss of the North Wales mining industry will reopen this autumn after a £500,000 refurbishment. Read

Music in the Park concerts return to Bellevue Park, Wrexham Jun 25 2009

THE popular Music in the Park concerts return to Bellevue Park, Wrexham, tomorrow. Read

Chronicle employee wins Trinity Mirror 08 staff creative awards Jun 25 2009

A CREATIVE Chronicle employee has won an award. Read

Mortgage advice offered to first time house buyers at Morris’ Soughton Park development Jun 25 2009

FIRST-time buyers are being offered help with finding a suitable mortgage deal this weekend in Mold. Read

Liberal Democrat Eleanor Burnham AM, says she is keen to ensure Welsh programming remains a priority for broadcasters in Wales.. Jun 25 2009

ELEANOR Burnham, Liberal Democrat Assembly Member for North Wales, says she welcomes the publication of the Inquiry Report into Public Service Broadcasting in Wales. Read

Postmen from across North Wales including Wrexham, Flint and Deeside taking part in a Father’s Day charity dash Jun 25 2009

THERE was no relaxing on Father’s Day for a group of North Wales posties – instead they put their best feet forward for a dad’s dash round the Great Orme in Llandudno. Read

Llandegla’s award-winning cider maker Steve Hughes plans to open a shop at Dafarn Dywyrch farm Jun 25 2009

A FARMER who has become one of the country’s top cider makers is planning to cash in on his success by opening a shop. Read

Treuddyn Village’s Summer Festival raised hundreds of pounds fir charity Jun 25 2009

CROWDS turned out in their hundreds in Treuddyn to enjoy the village’s first ever summer festival. Read

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