19 August 2010 - Local Flintshire news, Flintshire, Mold, Flint, Deeside

Ewloe pensioner launches internet campaign to save Flintshire county name on postal addresses Aug 19 2010

A PENSIONER has launched an internet campaign to save the Flintshire county name in addresses.Read

Flint fundraiser tells of 30ft ravine fall during Snowdon Horseshoe trek to help St David’s Church, Oakenholt Aug 19 2010

A FUNDRAISER has told how he thought he was going to die after he plunged 30ft down a ravine in Snowdonia.Read

Shotton and Connah’s Quay residents unite against planned housing development Aug 19 2010

DEFIANT residents and community leaders are opposing a planning application which could see 25 new houses built on their doorstep.Read

Ewloe mum slams police over A55 pickup truck charge Aug 19 2010

A MUM-OF-FOUR was forced to pay £150 after police insisted she use their tow truck to move her broken-down car from the A55.Read

Hawarden grandmother receives disabled parking permit after Chronicle intervenes Aug 19 2010

A GRANDMOTHER who was refused a disabled parking permit she described as her lifeline has thanked the Chronicle after we intervened.Read

Rowers raise funds for charity with Flint to Chester row Aug 19 2010

A GROUP of fishermen rowed down the Dee Estuary to raise money for Cancer Research UK.Read

Schoolgirl who trains at Deeside Ice Rink wins national skating award Aug 19 2010

A SCHOOLGIRL who trains in Deeside is winning national accolades on the ice rink.Read

Deeside holiday club explores Ancient Egypt Aug 19 2010

SCHOOLCHILDREN having been keeping themselves busy during the holidays at a fun summer club in Deeside.Read

Saltney fundraiser to host bridal fun run at Chester Racecourse in aid of Angela Gildea Memorial Fund Aug 19 2010

A SALTNEY fundraiser is ensuring Chester Racecourse will play host to a large number of runaway brides in aid of a worthy cause.Read

Retirement celebrations for caretaker at Holywell Library Aug 19 2010

STAFF at Holywell Library marked their colleague’s retirement with a surprise trip for her in a stretch limousine.Read

Fashion show in aid of Nightingale House Hospice Aug 19 2010

NIGHTINGALE House Hospice is preparing to hold its autumn fashion show.Read

Delyn MP David Hanson praises work of KeyRing Living Support group Aug 19 2010

A FLINTSHIRE group which supports people with learning disabilities welcomed a visit from a Welsh MP.Read

Greenfield Gardening Club hosts show Aug 19 2010

VEGETABLES, flowers and more were on display at Greenfield Gardening Club’s annual show.Read

Buckley man went on spending spree with bounced cheques Aug 19 2010

A 28-YEAR-OLD went on a spending spree using bounced cheques.Read

Gwernymynydd pantomime group seeks help with latest production Aug 19 2010

THE search is on for more volunteers to take part or help in the production of the Gwernymynydd pantomime, Cinderella.Read

Hawarden Estate Farm Shop has appetite for success Aug 19 2010

STAFF at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop are hoping to taste further success in the coming weeks, as they wait to find out if they have won two accolades.Read

Gardner Aerospace signs up to lease unit at Hawarden Business Park Aug 19 2010

A NEW letting has been made on Hawarden Business Park.Read

North East Wales Wildlife gives nature a helping hand Aug 19 2010

Flora and fauna in North East Wales are flourishing. There is a whole world of wildlife right on our doorsteps for everyone to enjoy. But sometimes nature needs a helping hand. That is where North East Wales Wildlife (NEWW) can assist. KATHRYN QUAYLE reportsRead

Above-average risk for children on Flintshire roads Aug 19 2010

CHILDREN in Flintshire have an above-average chance of being injured on the roads.Read

Tegeingl Folk Festival to be held in Mold this weekend Aug 19 2010

MARQUEES have been erected in Mold in preparation for this weekend’s Tegeingl, the Festival of Hidden Folk.Read

Safety fears over former Corus site in Deeside Aug 19 2010

POLICE, paramedics and firefighters could struggle to access a key site in Deeside in the event of an emergency, a councillor fears.Read

New JD Wetherspoon pub creates 45 jobs in Shotton Aug 19 2010

A POPULAR pub will reopen in Deeside tomorrow after a £1.1m revamp, creating 45 jobs.Read

Buckley resident says speed bumps ‘are not always the answer’ Aug 19 2010

A BUCKLEY resident has warned that speed bumps are not all they cracked up to be, in response to an article published in last week’s Chronicle.Read

Concern about ‘unsafe’ street lighting in Northop Hall Aug 19 2010

NORTHOP Hall Community Council is faced with having to replace its ‘unsafe’ stock of concrete street lighting columns at significant cost to its residents.Read

Flintshire AM Carl Sargeant backs Welsh Assembly council tax scheme Aug 19 2010

ALYN and Deeside AM Carl Sargeant is urging Flintshire pensioners not to miss out on help with their council tax bills.Read

Flintshire branches of McDonald’s back Deadly Mates road safety campaign Aug 19 2010

A FAST food restaurant chain is giving its backing to a campaign to educate young people in Wales on road safety.Read

Your Champions: Brian Peers of Buckley nominated for Person of the Year Aug 19 2010

A DAD who devotes his spare time to helping disadvantaged children has been nominated for a Your Champions award.Read

Man accused of producing cannabis at cottage in Sychdyn, Mold Aug 19 2010

A MAN is alleged to have been involved in the production of cannabis at a house in Flintshire.Read

Survey commissioned to preserve Rhydymwyn Valley Works, near Mold Aug 19 2010

A FORMER wartime weapons factory could be turned into a tourist attraction.Read

Preparations under way for Pantymwyn Show Aug 19 2010

THE biggest Pantymwyn Show yet will take place on Saturday.Read

Deeside residents urged to help new police crime crackdown Aug 19 2010

POLICE have launched an initiative to involve Deeside residents in the fight against crime.Read

Flintshire church group claims it is being discriminated against because of beliefs Aug 19 2010

A CONTROVERSIAL faith group says it is being forced out of its home of more than a decade because of its religious beliefs.Read

Cigarettes and alcohol stolen from Penyffordd post office Aug 19 2010

THIEVES stole cigarettes and alcohol after breaking in to a post office.Read

Flintshire County Council leader calls for petrol price hike to ease road traffic Aug 19 2010

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Fighter pilot Tony Pickering relives war experience for Mold Salutes Aug 19 2010

A MAN who had to use his ejector seat to escape when his plane was hit by enemy fire during the Battle of Britain is returning to Flintshire to recount his experiences.Read

Hearing date set for Dollar Park, Holywell Aug 19 2010

THE FATE of a Holywell Travellers’ site will be decided in November.Read

National retailers could create 120 jobs in Queensferry Aug 19 2010

FOUR retail units in Deeside could soon be filled, creating about 120 permanent jobs.Read

Flintshire Iceland stores aim to raise thousands for Help for Heroes via charity week Aug 19 2010

ICELAND stores across Flintshire are hoping to raise thousands of pounds next week in aid of a good cause.Read

Views of residents in Cornist, Flint, sought Aug 19 2010

RESIDENTS of Cornist, Flint, are being asked for their views on how to improve the neighbourhood.Read

Tesco store at Broughton Shopping Park hosts school uniform fashion show Aug 19 2010

TESCO staff at the Broughton Shopping Park store are hosting a back-to-school fashion show tomorrow (Friday) afternoon.Read

Warning to lock all doors and windows after suspicious incident in Bagillt Aug 19 2010

RESIDENTS are being warned to ensure their homes are secure after an alleged attempted burglary in Bagillt.Read

Raven Mad committee opens community post office in Llanarmon-yn-lal Aug 19 2010

A NEW post office set up by enterprising locals who transformed a rural pub opened its doors to the publicRead

Second Get Hooked on Fishing event held in Ewloe Aug 19 2010

WALES’S second Get Hooked on Fishing project has been reeling in youngsters in Ewloe.Read

Children get active at holiday playschemes in Flintshire Aug 19 2010

CHILDREN across Flintshire have been enjoying a range of activities as part of the summer playscheme programme.Read

Flintshire residents get to grips with drystone walling Aug 19 2010

FLINTSHIRE residents have been getting a taste for an ancient craft.Read

Deeside College staff in 10,000ft leap for PAPYRUS Aug 19 2010

A COURAGEOUS team braved new heights to raise funds for a teenage suicide prevention charity.Read

Free shuttle bus to Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Aug 19 2010

A FREE shuttle bus is offering a handy hop-on gateway to one of North East Wales’ most popular beauty spots – with a refreshing cuppa thrown in.Read

Flintshire families urged to take advantage of Arriva Buses Wales summer offers Aug 19 2010

ARRIVA Buses Wales is inviting Flintshire families to keep boredom at bay and enjoy savings on days out during the summer.Read

Deeside College apprentices hand over activity board to Community Living Project Aug 19 2010

DEESIDE College electrical apprentices from Airbus in the UK have presented a specially-designed and built activity board to the Community Living Project in Connah’s Quay.Read

Residents of Saltney cul-de-sac given security boost with fencing plan Aug 19 2010

NEW measures to improve security around a Saltney residential area are beginning to take shape.Read

Environment Agency Wales probing Flintshire fish deaths Aug 19 2010

AN investigation has been launched after 100 fish were found dead in the River Alyn near Caergwrle.Read

Dragon Sport Holiday Camps in Flintshire prove a big hit Aug 19 2010

MORE activity sports camps for Flintshire youngsters are in the pipeline following the success of a summer scheme.Read

Grieving man assaulted woman outside Halkyn pub Aug 19 2010

A GRIEVING man who admitted assaulting his estranged wife at a pub has been ordered to pay her £150 compensation.Read

Delfryn Lodge female psychiatric hospital in Mold is ready to open Aug 19 2010

FINAL preparations are under way for the opening of a new female psychiatric hospital wing in Mold.Read

Delyn MP David Hanon visits refurbished Victoria Hotel in Holywell Aug 19 2010

Delyn MP David Hanson has visited the Victoria Hotel in Holywell to see for himself the refurbishments.Read

Flint man admits assaulting partner after family wedding Aug 19 2010

A MAN assaulted his partner and trashed the bedroom, a court heard.Read

Charity quiz night at Y Pentan pub, Mold Aug 19 2010

A QUIZ night will be held at a Mold pub in aid of street children charity Good Shepherd Homes.Read

Connah’s Quay man fined for public order offence Aug 19 2010

A DRUNKEN man was arrested after shouting in Polish in the street – and punctuating his ramblings with English expletives.Read

Flintshire leading Welsh lamb fightback Aug 19 2010

FLINTSHIRE is leading a fightback against unscrupulous chefs passing off fake Welsh lamb as the real thing.Read

Chance to vote for Buckley kitten Marvin in Felix Kitten Factor contest Aug 19 2010

ANIMAL-LOVERS are being urged to vote for a fine feline from Buckley in a national competition to find Britain’s most mischievous kitten.Read

Alyn and Deeside MP Mark Tami backs Saltney Youth Centre Aug 19 2010

SALTNEY Youth Centre has received a show of support from an MP.Read

Highfield Hall in Northop to stage pamper evening to raise funds for Clic Sargent Aug 19 2010

LADIES are being invited to a pamper party fundraiser to coin in the cash for children and young people with cancer.Read

Almost 200 graves in Holywell and Bagillt classed as ‘high risk’ Aug 19 2010

FAMILIES with loved ones buried in Holywell and Bagillt cemeteries will be issued with notices to repair ‘high risk’ gravestones.Read

Sealand councillor raises fox concerns Aug 19 2010

CONCERNS have been raised over the increasing number of foxes roaming around Sealand.Read

Mold Camera Club showcases picture perfect photographs in Buckley Library Aug 19 2010

A RANGE of high-quality photographs were in the frame to win awards as Mold Camera Club held its annual awards ceremony.Read

Basix Pro Wrestling to hold family event at Connah’s Quay Civic Hall Aug 19 2010

WRESTLING makes its return to Connah’s Quay this weekend to crown a new heavyweight champion.Read

Man who brandished knife in Flint street given suspended sentence Aug 19 2010

A MAN armed with a knife who lay down in a main road and invited a lorry driver to run over him has escaped a prison sentence.Read

Communities First Bryn Gwalia organises successful healthy fun day in Mold Aug 19 2010

DOZENS of youngsters enjoyed a healthy level of fun in Mold.Read

Take That tribute act Fake That to take off for Wales Air Ambulance Aug 19 2010

A TAKE That tribute act will relight fans’ fires when it arrives in Flintshire at the weekend.Read

Huge turnout for Llanarmon-yn-lal Show Aug 19 2010

MORE than 1,000 visitors came from far and wide to enjoy a traditional village celebration in rural Flintshire.Read

Golf clubs in Flintshire reaping benefits of new online booking service Aug 19 2010

GOLF clubs in Flintshire are reaping the benefit from the ‘huge success’ of a new online booking service.Read

Clwyd Practical Classics donate to Holywell Hospital Aug 19 2010

HOLYWELL Hospital has received a classic gift from a car organisation.Read

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