16 July 2009 - Local Flintshire news, Flintshire, Mold, Flint, Deeside

Two people taken to Countess of Chester hospital after Queensferry car crash Jul 16 2009

TWO people were injured in a two vehicle road collision in Queensferry.Read

New school to be built in Connah’s Quay Jul 16 2009

A NEW school is to be built in Connah’s Quay.Read

Flintshire residents urged to be vigilant of internet fraudsters Jul 16 2009

FLINTSHIRE Neighbourhood Watch is urging residents to be aware of the latest email banking scams.Read

Council blasted after Travellers return to Castle Park Industrial Estate in Flint Jul 16 2009

A COUNCILLOR has slammed Flintshire County Council after Travellers set up camp on an industrial estate – for the second time in a week.Read

Flint assault victim Cameron Smith recovers after month-long coma Jul 16 2009

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

Pontblyddyn fatality -motorcyclist named as Andrew Winrow from the Wirral Jul 16 2009

A MAN who died after a road traffic collision in Pontblyddyn, near Mold, last Thursday has been named by North Wales Police.Read

Parking chaos in Buckley stops emergency vehicles getting to pensioners Jul 16 2009

RESIDENTS of a sheltered housing complex in Buckley say nothing is being done about parked cars stopping emergency vehicles getting to their homes. Read

New Wetherspoon’s to create 35 jobs for Shotton Jul 16 2009

A NEW pub in Shotton is expected to create up to 35 jobs.Read

Chairwoman of Hawarden Community Council has presented a set of new bowls to young members of the Aston Bowling Club Jul 16 2009

JUNIOR members of Aston Bowling Club have been presented with a new set of bowls donated by Hawarden Community Council.Read

Ysgol Glanrafon in Mold visited by North Wales Police and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service for this year’s Operation Gingerbread Jul 16 2009

PUPILS of Ysgol Glanrafon, Mold, were treated to an end- of-year surprise when a police helicopter dropped in.Read

The Woodland Trust have launched a petition to try and get the Welsh Assembly to plant more native trees in Wales Jul 16 2009

THE Woodland Trust, or Coed Cadw, has launched a petition to ask the National Assembly for Wales to plant more native trees.Read

Alyn and Deeside AM Carl Sargeant visits Shotton care home Jul 16 2009

ALYN and Deeside Labour AM Carl Sargeant has paid a visit to Shotton’s new £7m residential scheme.Read

Broughton truck driver drove dangerously on car park Jul 16 2009

A DRIVER who ‘lost it’ in the car park of Broughton Retail Park and drove dangerously has received a suspended prison sentence.Read

Deeside man found with cannabis resin jailed Jul 16 2009

A DEESIDE man has been jailed for 16 months after a court heard how he was found with cannabis with an estimated value of £1,150.Read

Groundwork launches Mentro Allan/Venturing Out cycling and Nordic walking project in Deeside Jul 16 2009

WHETHER it’s getting on a bike or taking a hike Groundwork Wrexham and Flintshire has it all mapped out this summer.Read

As many as 12,700 Flintshire properties are at risk of floods Jul 16 2009

THE county’s first detailed flood risk assessment shows 12,700 properties are in danger.Read

Suicide verdict on Flintshire father-of-two Ronald Leslie Joinson Jul 16 2009

A FATHER-OF-TWO hanged himself following the breakdown of his marriage.Read

Job cuts at Hanson Cement in Padeswood ‘down to recession’ Jul 16 2009

BOSSES at Hanson’s Cement’s Padeswood plant say job cuts are solely a result of the recesssion and have nothing to do with a competitor undercutting the price of cement. Read

Countess of Chester Hospital “excellent” when it comes to patient environment Jul 16 2009

THE Countess of Chester Hospital has received top marks for their patient environment during an annual assessment. Read

Retiring North Wales Chief Constable reflects on his retirement Jul 16 2009

OUTGOING police chief Richard Brunstrom says his role as top North Wales cop has “been a blast”.Read

Tourism in Holywell is given boost with new information panels for visitors Jul 16 2009

VISITORS to Holywell can discover what to see and where to go the moment they arrive - thanks to bilingual illustrated tourist information panels.Read

Countess of Chester Hospital unveil £2m redevelopment of Paediatrics Unit Jul 16 2009

CHILDREN services at the Countess of Chester Hospital have been revitalised thanks to the completion of a £2m project.Read

Flint Lion Terry Withington’s trek across Jordan raises £3,000 for Claire House Hospice Jul 16 2009

A FLINT Lions Club stalwart has raised £3,000 for Claire House Children’s Hospice through a charity trek in the Middle East.Read

Saltney pub landlord fined for showing football matches without paying Jul 16 2009

A LANDLORD has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 for screening three football matches without paying the applicable fee.Read

Children at Trelawnyd Primary School warned of possible swine flu risk Jul 16 2009

CHILDREN at Trelawnyd Primary School have been given letters warning parents a pupil’s grandmother had suspected swine flu.Read

Arson suspected as 4x4 vehicle is found on fire on A55 near Holywell Jul 16 2009

POLICE are investigating a suspected arson incident after a 4x4 vehicle was found ablaze just off the A55 near Holywell.Read

Westwood Primary School in Buckley holds Tony Oates Achievement Awards Jul 16 2009

WESTWOOD Primary School in Buckley has hosted its Tony Oates Achievement Awards.Read

Co-operative store in Ewloe reopens after £260,000 refurbishment Jul 16 2009

THE Co-op has unveiled a smart new look at its Ewloe store following the completion of a £260,000 revamp.Read

Flint Townscape Heritage Initiative is launched to regenerate town Jul 16 2009

AN initiative to regenerate Flint town centre has been launched.Read

Chirk Castle, Wrexham, is opening its gardens to the public on behalf on the National Gardens Scheme on July 18 Jul 16 2009

CHIRK Castle gardens will be open to the public on Saturday from 10am as part of the National Gardens Scheme. Read

Flintshire mountain challenge Jul 16 2009

WALKERS of all ages and abilities can take part in a mini mountain challenge.Read

Flintshire councillors’ outrage at suggestion in unitary development plan report Jul 16 2009

COUNCILLORS have voiced their outrage at a suggestion development in Flintshire should be focused on the county’s towns and larger villages.Read

An Online Watch Link, or OWL, run by Flintshire Neighbourhood Watch, is said to be behind a recent fall in crime figures in Flintshire Jul 16 2009

CRIME in Flintshire is down thanks to some hardworking Owls.Read

Buckley mum fined for assault and damage to car Jul 16 2009

AN ANGRY mum punched a man in the street during a disturbance at Buckley.Read

Flintshire residents targeted by email tax refund scam claiming to be from Revenue and Customs Jul 16 2009

TRADING standards are warning people about a potential email scam targeting Flintshire residents.Read

The Club House on Park Avenue, Mold, has had a new floor installed at the cost of £11,000 Jul 16 2009

RESIDENTS of the Bryn Gwalia estate, Mold, are celebrating the installation of a new floor at their Park Avenue Club House.Read

Mold drink driver had been caught twice before Jul 16 2009

A MOLD man caught when he was three times the drink drive limit had been caught twice before.Read

Pupils from various Flintshire Primary schools took part in a two day arts workshop at Connah’s Quay High School to prepare them for the transition in September Jul 16 2009

EXCITED pupils of Bryn Deva, Golftyn, Custom House Lane and Wepre primary schools spent two days at their future high school learning new skills in the arts.Read

Connah’s Qauy library receives major investment Jul 16 2009

CONNAH’S Quay library is to undergo a complete transformation, thanks to a £300,000 grant. Read

Woman injured in A541 crash in Rhydymwyn near Mold Jul 16 2009

A WOMAN was injured in a car crash on the A541 in Rhydymwyn near Mold.Read

Thousands gathered in Buckley to celebrate the Flintshire town’s 153rd Jubilee Jul 16 2009

THOUSANDS of people turned out to enjoy Buckley’s 153rd annual Jubilee.Read

Three men admit Chester city centre brawl charges after Mold man was allegedly attacked Jul 16 2009

THREE men have appeared in court after a 25-year-old man from Mold was allegedly attacked.Read

Cockle fishermen at Greenfield Docks, Holywell, protest over Environment Agency Wales restrictions Jul 16 2009

MORE than 50 fishermen met at Greenfield Docks to protest against a new licensing system they claim is unfair.Read

Clwyd Alyn Housing Association, part of the Pennaf Housing Group, have been giving out free low energy light bulbs to their tenants Jul 16 2009

CLWYD Alyn Housing Association, part of the Pennaf Housing Group, have been working with Climate Energy Consultants to reduce their tenants’ carbon emissions by giving out free low-energy light bulbs.Read

Coin ribbon raises £280 for Flint Hospital’s League of Friends Jul 16 2009

A UNIQUE fundraiser has captivated a community desperate to keep their cottage hospital open.Read

Walkers from Flintshire complete Three Peaks Challenge Jul 16 2009

FUNDRAISERS who took on the Three Peaks Challenge have raised £2,000 for the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society.Read

Venerable Edward Morgan School, Shotton, celebrates good report Jul 16 2009

STAFF and pupils of Venerable Edward Morgan Primary School, Shotton, are celebrating a successful Estyn inspection report.Read

North Wales Police appeal for information on missing Holywell police Jul 16 2009

A TEENAGE girl from Holywell has been missing for more than 10 days.Read

Members of Mold based Mountain Harmony Chorus, have raised more than £100 for the Wales Air Ambulance Jul 16 2009

MEMBERS of Mold-based Mountain Harmony Chorus, have raised £123 for Wales Air Ambulance.Read

Pupils at Mountain Lane Primary School in Buckley, Flintshire, have raised £800 through bag packing Jul 16 2009

HARDWORKING pupils of Mountain Lane Primary School in Buckley took part in a bag packing fundraising event at the town’s Somerfield Store.Read

All aboard for the Chester Rotary Club raft race Jul 16 2009

CHESTER’S River Dee was full of character on Sunday morning for the Rotary Club’s annual Raft Race.Read

Summer walks around Holywell planned Jul 16 2009

THE third in a series of summertime walks around the Holywell area will take place on Sunday, July 26.Read

Winners of RHS Show Tatton Park schools competition prepare for show Jul 16 2009

SCHOOL children are busy preparing their winning entry for next week’s RHS Show Tatton Park. Read

Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) announces countryside investment Jul 16 2009

A MASSIVE £25m investment in two countryside schemes in the region has been announced by the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG).Read

Road collision near Queensferry Fire Station Jul 16 2009

TWO children were checked for injuries following a two vehicle collision in Deeside.Read

Flintshire County Council’s coastal unit seeks partnerships to maintain its current functioning levels. Jul 16 2009

FLINTSHIRE County Council’s coastal unit is keen to develop further partnerships to maintain its current functioning levels.Read

Taliesin Junior School, Shotton, celebrates success Jul 16 2009

PUPILS and staff at Taliesin Junior School are celebrating after being awarded an eco flag and a successful inspection.Read

Welsh Liberal Democrat, Jenny Randerson AM has criticised Air Products PLC for cutting jobs in Wrexham Jul 16 2009

WELSH Liberal Democrat, Jenny Randerson AM has called on the Assembly Government to review the home oxygen contract for the NHS held by Air Products PLC.Read

Wrexham construction firm Read completes £2m Countess of Chester maternity and paediatric facility Jul 16 2009

A WREXHAM construction firm has helped deliver a £2m maternity and paediatric facility.Read

Workers from Cadbury’s chocolate sites across the UK, including Chirk in Wrexham, have been campaigning for fair pay after the company failed to honour a three year pay agreement in February Jul 16 2009

CADBURY workers from the Chirk cocoa processing plant have joined colleagues across the country to campaign for what they claim is a fair wage deal.Read

St Richard Gwyn Catholic High school Year 13s celebrate a leaving Mass and meal Jul 16 2009

YEAR 13 leavers at St Richard Gwyn Catholic High School celebrated their leaving Mass and enjoyed a meal at Northop Hall Country Club.Read

Sixth formers at the Alun School, Mold, enjoyed a glamorous night out to celebrate the end of their final year at school. Jul 16 2009

The students, who have all completed their A-levels, let off steam at the Grosvenor Arms Hotel in Pulford.Read

Flintshire mum takes up new career after weight loss success Jul 16 2009

AFTER losing more than two stone in weight, slimmer Kathryn Dodgson has set herself a new goal.Read

St Richard Gwyn Catholic High school Year 11’s Record of Achievement night Jul 16 2009

A DAZZLING array of talented students dressed up in elegant dresses and smart suits for a celebration night.Read

Musical teenager from Flint wins place at London academy Jul 16 2009

A BUDDING West End star from Flint has won a place at a London academy.Read

Tribute to the Motown greats Jul 16 2009

MICHAEL Jackson fans keen to get a dose of the star after his untimely death can enjoy an evening of fun – and possibly tears – at a Motown tribute night.Read

EVENTS Jul 16 2009

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MOON (15) Jul 16 2009

AS MOST film distributors run scared as the Harry Potter juggernaut looks set to steamroller the opposition for another year, there is just one other major release hitting the silver screen.Read

Blistering pop is the sound of summer Jul 16 2009

BACK with a bang, the Liverpool Summer Pops is already in full swing this month.Read

0.0008 (The Studio, Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, Manchester, until July 18) Jul 16 2009

0.0008 (The Studio, Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, Manchester, until July 18)Read

ICE AGE 3: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS (U) Jul 16 2009

Manny the woolly mammoth and his friends continue to entertain kids with their colourful third installment.Read

Win a break for two Jul 16 2009

Winner of the AA Hotel Group of the Year, QHotels, is offering Chronicle readers two exclusive weekend breaks.Read

JULY 16 Jul 16 2009

STOKE-ON-TRENT, The Sugarmill, Brunswick Street (01782 214991 – www.thesugarmill.co.uk): Let’s WrestleRead

Queen of Harps to play at new £3m arts centre Jul 16 2009

RENOWNED Welsh Harpist Catrin Finch is to perform a special one-off concert to mark the opening of Glyndwr University’s new £3 million Conference & Performance Centre which is to be named after her – the Canolfan Catrin Finch Centre.Read

Dark secrets come to light Jul 16 2009

The money-spinning boy wizard and his friends face must work harder than ever in the film adaptation of the sixth and penultimate book of the blockbusting series.Read

Rosie’s Rubies’ routine is set to tease ‘n’ squeeze Jul 16 2009

A VARIETY show with a cheeky twist comes to Chester this week.Read

Life with a legend Jul 16 2009

She left more than 40 years ago and he was too young to remember living there, but Cynthia and Julian Lennon, first wife and first son of Beatle John chose their Liverpool birthplace as the setting for a new exhibition about their tortured life with Beatle legend John.Read

Circus rolls into town Jul 16 2009

CIRCUS fans will be in for a treat as they go Dutch at the Roodee.Read

David Hanson MP visits Flint Jobcentre to speak with staff about recession challenges Jul 16 2009

DELYN Labour MP David Hanson has visited Flint’s Jobcentre to meet with staff and discuss how they are helping to get people back into work during the recession.Read

The Pomato, a tomato grafted onto a potato, will be on show at Broughton and Bretton allotments, as part of the National Garden Scheme on Sunday Jul 16 2009

VISITORS to Broughton and Bretton allotments on Sunday will be met with an unusual sight.Read

A Mancot support worker is going to the Ukraine to work with disadvantaged children Jul 16 2009

A HOMELESSNESS and drug and alcohol support worker from Mancot is giving up his summer holiday to spend a week working with under privileged children in the Ukraine.Read

Flintshire U3A members make quilt to raise funds for the Flintshire charity the Joshua Tree Jul 16 2009

A GROUP of nimble-fingered sewing enthusiasts have a charity fundraising project all sewn up.Read

Celebration held in Buckley to mark National Childminding Week Jul 16 2009

THE Flintshire Community Childminding Network got together at Planet Mayhem in Buckley to celebrate National Childminding Week.Read

Girlguiding sale will make a difference Jul 16 2009

MOLD and District Girlguiding teamed up with the town’s Save the Children shop to stage a sale for the charity at the Church Hall, King Street, on Saturday.Read

Period activities for children at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park Jul 16 2009

CHILDREN visiting the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park have the chance to travel back in time.Read

Beware the BNP Jul 16 2009

OVER the past two months we have seen a series of letters appearing in this paper attacking the editor for the stand he has taken against racism.Read

Plenty to keep children amused at RHS Show Tatton Park 2009 Jul 16 2009

FROM potted pumpkins and an outdoor kitchen, to art workshops and gardens for children, the RHS Show Tatton Park, from July 22-26, offers more family entertainment than ever before, making it a great way to start the summer holidays.Read

Cilcain Young Farmers Club horse show is a success Jul 16 2009

CILCAIN Young Farmers Club’s District Horse Show made a successful comeback after an 11-year absence.Read

Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Youth Club defends village youngsters Jul 16 2009

AFTER reading your damming and hurtful article in the Chronicle we, as a committee, feel compelled to reply.Read

Holywell pensioners warns people to check their prescriptions Jul 16 2009

A HOLYWELL pensioner is warning people to check their prescriptions, after his were short of tablets on three occasions.Read

Flintshire Neighbourhood Watch urge people to be vigilant after a rise in the number of thefts from gardens Jul 16 2009

FLINTSHIRE Neighbourhood Watch is warning residents about an increase in thefts of garden items.Read

Crowds enjoy jubilee parade in Buckley Jul 16 2009

Crowds gathered to enjoy the 153rd Buckley Jubilee on Tuesday.Read

Law firm Mace & Jones have set up new offices in Deeside, Flintshire Jul 16 2009

A LEADING commercial law firm has opened a new base in Flintshire.Read

Ewloe-based housebuilder Redrow see signs of life in housing market Jul 16 2009

EWLOE-based housebuilder, Redrow is reporting more signs of life in the housing market but is sounding a note of caution over the ongoing drought in the mortgage market.Read

Ysgol y Fron pupils show off sporting skills Jul 16 2009

PUPILS of Ysgol y Fron, Holywell, have showed off their sporting abilities in a range of competitions.Read

Pupils of Southdown Primary School, Buckley, to ponder wildlife Jul 16 2009

PUPILS of Southdown Primary School, Buckley, have been creating a pond.Read

Stroke campaign has backing of Alyn & Deeside AM Jul 16 2009

ALYN and Deeside Labour AM Carl Sargeant has attended the Stroke Association’s FAST campaign awareness raising day held in the Welsh Assembly Senedd building.Read

Deeside College in Connah’s Quay promote sustainable living with help from Flintshire County Council Jul 16 2009

FLINTSHIRE County Council chief executive Colin Everett joined staff at Deeside College to celebrate its inaugural sustainability day.Read

Pupils at Custom House Primary School in Connah’s Quay took part in the Flintshire Book Quiz Jul 16 2009

LITERARY lovers of Custom House Primary School proved themselves to be real book worms after coming first out of 21 teams in the Flintshire Schools Book Quiz.Read

Deeside College wins national prize for Innovation in the Delivery of the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification Jul 16 2009

DEESIDE College has won the national prize for Innovation in the Delivery of the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification at the Fforwm awards.Read

Deeside College hosts European guests Jul 16 2009

STAFF at Deeside College have welcomed colleagues from Italy, Portugal and Denmark.Read

Community crime fighter Gillian Faulkner seals grant award for a Connah’s Quay neighbourhood centre Jul 16 2009

A DEESIDE community crime fighter has earned a £1,000 Home Office grant for her neighbourhood.Read

Carwyn Jones AM visits Mold, Flintshire to meet fellow Labour members Jul 16 2009

A TOP politician has visited Mold to speak with Labour Party members about the future of Welsh politics.Read

Welsh College of Horticulture offers tractor driving course Jul 16 2009

A TRACTOR driving course at the Welsh College of Horticulture has attracted people from a range of careers.Read

Pupils of Venerable Edward Morgan Primary School, Shotton, take part in historic fashion parade Jul 16 2009

FASHIONS from all eras were on display at the Ven Edward Morgan Primary School, Shotton.Read

Art in Nature event at Greenfield Valley Jul 16 2009

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Delyn AM Sandy Mewies thrilled specialist teams set up to tackle eating disorders Jul 16 2009

DELYN Labour AM Sandy Mewies has welcomed an announcement that two new specialist teams are being set up to help people with eating disorders. Mrs Mewies has been campaigning for an improvement in services, taking up the cases of several constituents with Health Minister Edwina Hart.Read

Welsh college of Horticulture, Northop, students recognised at awards ceremony Jul 16 2009

PROFESSOR Derek Knottenbelt of the University of Liverpool Equestrian Hospital was the guest speaker at the Welsh College of Horticulture’s end-of-year awards.Read

Motorists warned to expect traffic congestion during RHS Show Tatton Park Jul 16 2009

CHESHIRE Police are asking motorists to co-operate with road restrictions and diversions during the five-day RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park.Read

Deeside College student claims prize for Buckley tourism article Jul 16 2009

A DEESIDE College student has won a national competition for her portrayal of Buckley as a tourist destination.Read

Penarlag Primary School’s cricket teams won silver at the Quick Cricket Tournament in Flintshire Jul 16 2009

PENARLÂG Primary School’s newly formed cricket team are celebrating after winning Silver in their group at the Kwik Cricket Tournament.Read

British Steel Corporation announced the end of steel making at its Shotton plant.Welsh Division managing director Peter Allen tells the workforce 6,300 jobs are to be phased out within a year. Jul 16 2009

HOLYWELL weightlifters dig deep into their own pockets to start a training facility at the King’s Head Hotel Ballroom.Read

Flintshire County Council summer activity taster at Broughton Shopping Park Jul 16 2009

YOUNGSTERS had the chance to get creative at a Family Fun Day at Broughton Shopping Park.Read

Theatretrain, the stage school for children, is hosting summer schools across Chester, Wrexham and Mold Jul 16 2009

AS the summer term is drawing to a close for lucky Flintshire school children, the local Theatretrain Schools are gearing up for a summer of activities and workshops.Read

Mountain Lane Primary School, Buckley, pupils compete in entrepreneurs day Jul 16 2009

PUPILS of Mountain Lane Primary School have been competing to see who is best in business with an entrepreneurs day.Read

Flintshire County Council’s coastal unit’s footpath progress Jul 16 2009

FLINTSHIRE County Council’s coastal unit has just installed an urban trail from Greenfield Post Office to Greenfield Dock.Read

Buckley’s Coronation Gardens closed on health and safety grounds Jul 16 2009

CORONATION Gardens in Buckley has been closed on health and safety grounds.Read

Carmel to hold European cricket tournament Jul 16 2009

EUROPEAN cricket clubs are to descend on Carmel to take part in a tournament which starts this Sunday.Read

St Ethelwold’s Church, Shotton holds a summer fete Jul 16 2009

SUNSHINE and seasonal colour combined to make a church fete a bright and breezy affair. Read

Connah’s Quay man crashes car into wall after drunk prank Jul 16 2009

A DRUNKEN prank among friends would have a significant impact upon a young engineer, a court heard.Read

Burlesque and belly dancing lessons on offer in Mold Jul 16 2009

A POLE dancing studio is branching out to offer lessons in burlesque and belly dancing.Read

Gwernaffield Youth Council vice-chair hits back at village under siege claims Jul 16 2009

RESIDENTS have hit back following claims their village is under siege from yobs.Read

Welsh Liberal Democrat Shadow Economy Minister, Jenny Randerson AM, is urging Welsh businesses to weather the economic storm Jul 16 2009

COMMENTING on figures showing a fall in unemployment in Wales during March to May this year, Welsh Liberal Democrat Shadow Economy Minister Jenny Randerson AM said: “Obviously any fall in unemployment is welcome, but the Labour-Plaid Government must not be complacent.Read

North Wales Police are appealing for information after a man was left with severe injuries after an assault outside Tesco in Mold, Flintshire Jul 16 2009

THUGS who battered an innocent man outside a supermarket are being hunted by police.Read

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