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Local & Flintshire News for 12 November 2009

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Driver taken to Countess of Chester Hospital after car crash in Saltney Nov 12 2009

A MAN was taken to hospital after a two-car collision in Saltney.Read

Wales’ chief medical officer is urging those most at risk to get vaccinated against swine flu Nov 12 2009

WALES’ Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Jewell, is urging those at risk of swine flu to get vaccinated against the virus as a second wave hits the country.Read

Emergency services called to crash in Bagillt Nov 12 2009

FIREFIGHTERS were called to the scene of a crash this morning (Thursday) after a car collided with a lamppost in Bagillt.Read

Flintshire S4C viewers invited to digital switchover event in Mold Nov 12 2009

TV viewers in the Moel y Parc transmitter area in north east Wales are invited to share their views on S4C and learn more about digital switchover at an S4C event held in Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold on Tuesday, November 17, at 7pm.Read

Firefighters in Buckley, Flintshire, praised Buckley residents for a safe Bonfire Night Nov 12 2009

FIREFIGHTERS at Buckley Fire Station were given a helping hand to make sure Guy FawkesNight went off with a bang.Read

Saltney’s Stick Fingers Party and Play centre celebrates revamp with Hallowe’en party Nov 12 2009

A SALTNEY family play centre held a range of spooky activities to celebrate its relaunch.Read

Soroptimists International Rhyl and district branch raises £200 for Abbeyfield House in Chester Nov 12 2009

A DINNER date has raised £200.Read

Teenage masterchef from Deeside to take on the best in North Wales Nov 12 2009

A TALENTED teenager who won a national TV cooking competition is to take on the best chefs in the business.Read

Mynydd Isa Scouts link up with Radio Jamboree Nov 12 2009

FLINTSHIRE Scouts talked to Scouts from all over the world in their annual Radio Jamboree.Read

Beaufort Park Hotel in New Brighton in double celebration Nov 12 2009

THE Beaufort Park Hotel is celebrating a double success.Read

Chester law firm Oliver & Co bids farewell to Angela Oliver after 40 years Nov 12 2009

When Angela Oliver took up her post as one of Chester’s first female solicitors more than 40 years ago, life was very different.Read

Hawarden Estate Farm Shop’s festive flavours offered in Christmas Real Food Fete Nov 12 2009

HAWARDEN Estate Farm Shop is inviting visitors to sample a taste of local and regional food with a festive flavour this weekend.Read

Deeside College to hold first open evening since its merger with Welsh College of Horticulture Nov 12 2009

DEESIDE College will hold its first open evening since the merger with the Welsh College of Horticulture.Read

How to get help in Cheshire with the big switchover to digital TV next month Nov 12 2009

Are you ready for the big switchover to digital TV or do you face the prospect of blank screens this Christmas? LAURIE STOCKS-MOORE investigatesRead

Deeside College student completes Snowdonia Marathon Nov 12 2009

A DARING student has taken on a gruelling mountain challenge.Read

Nightingale House Hospice to hold Christmas fair in Wrexham Nov 12 2009

NIGHTINGALE House Hospice is holding a Christmas Fair.Read

National Farmers Union’s autumn conference discusses challenges over food production and sustainability Nov 12 2009

CHALLENGES in the food production industry need to be addressed sooner rather than later, according to the Cymru president of the National Farmers’ Union, Dai Davies.Read

Deeside College students given new boiler to work on Nov 12 2009

STUDENTS and staff from Deeside College have received a warming donation.Read

Deeside College students in PAPYRUS charity bath push Nov 12 2009

ADVENTUROUS students made a splash for charity.Read

North Wales AM Eleanor Burnham has urged the Welsh Assembly to invest more money in young persons services Nov 12 2009

NORTH Wales AM, Eleanor Burnham, has challenged the First Minister to make sure the Welsh Assembly will ensure more meaningful and appropriate services for young people.Read

Countess of Chester Hospital signs up to Cycle to Work scheme Nov 12 2009

THE Countess of Chester NHS Trust is among more than 70 employers across the country pledging to implement a new cycle to work guarantee.Read

Experts working to protect and improve hillfort near Moel Famau Nov 12 2009

WORK to maintain and protect one of the Clwydian Range’s hillforts is well under way.Read

Garden City blind club Eye 2 Eye knits for Operation Christmas Child Nov 12 2009

MEMBERS of a club for the visually impaired have been busy knitting items for disadvantaged children.Read

New president takes the reigns at Mold Probus Club Nov 12 2009

THE annual general meeting of the Mold Probus Club was held at the Bethesda Chapel on New Street on Wednesday, November 4.Read

Flintshire County Council goes on Twitter to keep public updated Nov 12 2009

FLINTSHIRE County Council is turning to social networking to get in touch with residents.Read

Stacey and the Wild Mountain Giants on song for Y Delyn wine bar gig Nov 12 2009

A FOLK and blues band is tuning up for an appearance in Mold this Saturday.Read

Flint Town Council invites chairman of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to meeting Nov 12 2009

FLINT Town Council is to invite the chairman of the newly-formed Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to discuss the future of the town’s hospital.Read

North Wales Police Balance your Bobbies scheme in line for UK award Nov 12 2009

A PIONEERING way of giving people in North Wales more say in how their communities are policed is in the running for a UK award.Read

2010 Commonwealth Games baton visits Mold Nov 12 2009

A SYMBOL of nations united – the Commonwealth Games baton – came to Flintshire this week amidst a pageant of celebrations.Read

North Wales AM Eleanor Burnham is calling for improved services for veterans Nov 12 2009

NORTH Wales Liberal Democrat AM, Eleanor Burnham, has called on Health Minister, Edwina Hart, to review the provision of mental health treatment for veterans.Read

An Alun School Sixth former from Mold has won a national photography competition Nov 12 2009

A SIXTH form student from The Alun School, Mold, has won a national photography competition.Read

Flintshire school pupils took part in a Business Enterprise Day to learn more about business Nov 12 2009

TEAMS of Flintshire secondary students took part in an enterprise challenge day at Clwyd Theatr Cymru to learn about business skills.Read

Flintshire accountants, Coxeys and solicitors Cyril Jones and Co have raised more than £1,000 for Breast Cancer Care Nov 12 2009

TWO Flintshire firms have raised more than £1,000 for Breast Cancer Care.Read

Flintshire County Council denies ‘Muslim-only’ swimming sessions Nov 12 2009

DEEP confusion reigns after swimmers at a Deeside pool claim they were told new one-hour ‘secret’ sessions are for Muslim women only.Read

Caergwrle Boys Brigade members raised £500 for Liverpool Children’s Hospital Nov 12 2009

HARDWORKING members of Caergwrle’s Boys Brigade, have raised £500 for Liverpool Children’s Hospital.Read

North Wales Fire and Rescue warn about cooking safety Nov 12 2009

NORTH Wales Fire and Rescue’s safety manager is warning of the dangers of cooking after drinking alcohol as the festive season approaches.Read

Alyn and Deeside AM Carl Sargeant urges priority groups to get swine flu vaccine Nov 12 2009

ALYN and Deeside AM Carl Sargeant AM has urged priority groups in Flintshire to get vaccinated against swine flu.Read

The ‘Weathering the Storms of Life’ exhibition, organised by the Ewloe branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has been a success Nov 12 2009

AN EXHIBITION aimed at helping communities prepare for traumatic life events has proved a success.Read

Deeside businessman hopes his Britain’s Got Talent song will help find missing Madeleine McCann Nov 12 2009

A GIFTED musician is hoping to win Britain’s Got Talent with a specially composed score he is dedicating to missing Madeleine McCann.Read

Flint company Refurbs helps people into employment Nov 12 2009

A FLINT company is doing its bit to help people into work.Read

Saltney residents urged to support train station campaign Nov 12 2009

SALTNEY residents are being urged to back plans for a train station in the area.Read

Wrexham FC is asking fans to bring in old football kits to send to children in Zimbabwe Nov 12 2009

WREXHAM FC fans are being asked to bring in old football kits to send to Zimbabwe.Read

Claire Price has won a TMA award for her role as Elizabeth 1 in Mary Stuart at Clwyd Theatr Cymru Nov 12 2009

ACTRESS Claire Price has won a Theatrical Management Association award for her work at Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold.Read

The Welsh Assembly have been called on to plant more native woodland in Wales Nov 12 2009

MORE than 2,000 people in Wales have signed a petition calling on the Welsh Assembly to plant 1,500 hectares of new woodland over the next three years.Read

Eleanor Burnham AM has called on the Children’s Commissioner to make sure children’s policies are implemented Nov 12 2009

ELEANOR Burnham, AM for North Wales, has welcomed the second Annual Review of Wales’ Children's Commissioner, but says she is concerned yet again, policy pledges are not being matched by implementation.Read

Buckley Town Council mayor’s annual charity ball and dinner is charitable success Nov 12 2009

GUESTS had a ball at a fundraising event in aid of two good causes.Read

Plans for Northern Gateway development, Sealand, going ahead Nov 12 2009

PLANS for the a major development in Sealand are going ahead – despite the Ministry of Defence putting its part of the site up for sale.Read

Moneysupermarket.com donates £1,500 to Northop charity Save the Family Nov 12 2009

A HOMELESS charity is celebrating a double success.Read

Holywell man jailed for ‘grooming’ schoolgirl Nov 12 2009

A 30-YEAR-OLD man who groomed his partner’s schoolgirl sister for sex has been jailed for three and a half years.Read

Gap Connah’s Quay: Nomads boss eyes cup upset after surprise first leg win over Rhyl Nov 12 2009

BUOYANT Quay manager Mark McGregor is confident his side can reach the Loosemores Challenge Cup League Cup final after a deserved first leg home win over high-flying Rhyl on Tuesday night.Read

Nightingale House Hospice unveils annual Light Up a Life appeal Nov 12 2009

NIGHTINGALE House Hospice has launched its annual Light Up a Life appeal and is asking people to celebrate the lives and memories of loved ones.Read

Flintshire folk urged to get on their bikes for charity Nov 12 2009

FITNESS instructor Mr Motivator is calling on Flintshire fundraisers to sign-up for RNID’s London to Paris cycle challenge from June 25-28, 2010.Read

Flintshire County Council’s Trading Standards Team needs teenage volunteers to test but age restricted products Nov 12 2009

TEENAGE volunteers are needed to helpFlintshire County Council’s trading standards team test buy age restricted products.Read

Northop zebra crossing site relocated after objections Nov 12 2009

A PROPOSED zebra crossing in Northop has had to be relocated following objections to the original site.Read

Woman given six months to live tells her story – nine years later Nov 12 2009

A MOTHER-OF-FOUR told by doctors she had brain cancer and would die within three to six months has spoken of her years of trauma.Read

Mold based Ysgol Glanrafon will feature in a new Welsh education DVD Nov 12 2009

CHILDREN from Ysgol Glanrafon, Mold, will appear in a new educational DVD aimed at Welsh learners.Read

Updated history of Airbus hits bookshop shelves Nov 12 2009

AN AVIATION expert has released an updated account of the history of Airbus.Read

Big Lottery Fund and Welsh Assembly Government unveil £13m Community Asset Transfer plan to regenerate areas across Wales Nov 12 2009

FLINTSHIRE groups are being invited to make use of a £13m community chest in a regional regeneration project.Read

Cats taken into Capricorn Animal Rescue after firework attacks Nov 12 2009

TWO cats were taken into Capricorn Animal Rescue, Padeswood, after lucky escapes from firework attacks.Read

Saltney police officers make residents aware of 101 number to combat anti-social behaviour Nov 12 2009

SALTNEY police officers are letting residents know of a phone number they can ring to report incidents of anti-social behaviour.Read

Quay Pharma to create more than 50 jobs in Deeside with relocation to Flintshire Nov 12 2009

A PHARMACEUTICAL company is to create 54 jobs in Flintshire with a £2.7m investment in a new headquarters and manufacturing facility.Read

Permission for agricultural shop in Mold Nov 12 2009

PLANNING permission has been given for an agricultural shop on Bromfield Industrial Estate, Mold.Read

AM Mark Isherwood support for Post Polio Syndrome Nov 12 2009

NORTH Wales AM Mark Isherwood is looking for funding sources to help residents with Post Polio Syndrome (PPS).Read

Glyndr University joins RNID Cymru’s campaign to make students aware of dangerous MP3 player volume levels Nov 12 2009

RNID Cymru joined forces with Wrexham’s Glyndr University to raise awareness of the damage MP3 players can do if the volume is set too high.Read

Youngsters get taste of council life Nov 12 2009

MEMBERS of the Sealand Primary School Council met the chairman of Flintshire County Council, Councillor Colin Legg on a visit to County Hall, Mold.Read

Connah’s Quay High School students create a garden with the help of Crimebeat Nov 12 2009

PUPILS of Connah’s Quay High School were visited by Henry Robertson, High Sheriff of Clwyd and Dave Evans from Crimebeat, to show them how the school’s environmental work is progressing.Read

The Alun School Chess Club have won joint first place in the Cheshire and North Wales Chess Championships Nov 12 2009

THE Alun School’s chess team are celebrating after winning joint first place at the Cheshire and North Wales Chess Championships.Read

Students play safe at John Summers High School, Queensferry Nov 12 2009

A DAY dedicated to healthy living, fitness and safety provided a breath of fresh air for pupils in Queensferry.Read

Delyn AM Sandy Mewies visits Brynford Primary School Nov 12 2009

CHILDREN at Brynford Primary School learnt about a day in the life of a politician when Delyn AM Sandy Mewies visited.Read

Fair Trade on the menu at Elfed High School in Buckley Nov 12 2009

FAIR trade food was on the menu at Elfed High School in Buckley when pupils tucked into Mexican wraps.Read

FLINTSHIRE MPs Mark Tami and David Hanson have welcomed news that GM Motor will not sell Vauxhall Nov 12 2009

FLINTSHIRE’S MPs have welcomed the news that GM Motors will retain ownership of Vauxhall.Read

More than 650 workers have taken advantage of the Assembly Government-funded ProAct training scheme Nov 12 2009

MORE than 650 workers in Flintshire have taken advantage of an Assembly Government-funded training scheme during the recession.Read

Staff at Mold specsavers revamp their store Nov 12 2009

STAFF at Mold’s branch of Specsavers have decided that after seven years together it’s time for a change.Read

The brother of a Pilot Officer killed in a crash in Llanarmon Yn Iâl visits his grave in Hawarden, Flintshire Nov 12 2009

THE brother of a man killed in a plane crash 56 years ago will finally visit his grave next week.Read

Delyn AM Sandy Mewies backs energy saving campaign Nov 12 2009

DELYN AM Sandy Mewies wants to persuade Welsh families to save energy and help the environment.Read

Retired farmer and community stalwart from nercwys Gwilym Roberts dies Nov 12 2009

A RETIRED farmer who had a remarkable record in local government has died in hospital.Read

Teenager appears in Mold court charged with Flint stabbings Nov 12 2009

A TEENAGER has been remanded in custody following an alleged double stabbing in Flint town centre at the weekend.Read

Holywell High pupils in political discussion with Delyn Labour MP David Hanson Nov 12 2009

HOLYWELL High students got to grips with important political issues.Read

Flintshire County Council and Wrexham FC back Assembly ant-bullying campaign Nov 12 2009

FLINTSHIRE Local Education Authority and the county council joined forces with Wrexham FC stars at a Welsh Assembly Government anti-bullying roadshow.Read

Remembrance Sunday services well attended throughout Flintshire Nov 12 2009

HUNDREDS of people lined streets across the county on Sunday morning to pay their respects to Flintshire’s fallen heroes.Read

Queen tribute act will rock you in Wrexham Nov 12 2009

ROCK fans will go ‘Ga Ga’ when the Best Of Queen Tour visits Glyndwr University in Wrexham on Friday, November 27.Read

Buckley residents are unhappy with proposals to build a new housing estate in the area Nov 12 2009

WORRIED Buckley residents are concerned at the prospect of another housing estate putting pressure on local amenities.Read

Broughton shopping park expansion plans set back Nov 12 2009

PLANS for a major extension of Broughton Shopping Park, including the creation of 850 jobs, a flagship Marks and Spencer store and new access to the A55, may never come to fruition.Read

Resident starts petition calling on the Government to help keep Mold Driving Test Centre open Nov 12 2009

A FLINTSHIRE woman, sick of the uncertainty surrounding the future of Mold Driving Test Centre, has petitioned the government to keep it open.Read

Broughton Shopping Park manager ‘optimistic’ Nov 12 2009

THE manager of Broughton Shopping Park has said he is optimistic about trade this Christmas.Read

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