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Flintshire OAP fumes over train firm’s mobility scooter ban

A DISABLED pensioner has branded a train company ‘a disgrace’ after being told she was not allowed to take her mobility scooter on-board.Read

Helfa Gelft/Art Trail workshops to take place in Flintshire

AWARD-WINNING artist Jan Gardner is taking part in the HELFA Gelf/Art Trail, North Wales’s biggest open studio event.Read

Group continues to fight Flint housing plans

THE founder of a campaign group set up to oppose a Flint housing development says he is still confident they will win the fight.Read

Holywell Town Council looking for new accommodation

HOLYWELL Town Council is on the lookout for new premises.Read

Flintshire cyclists gear up for Brenig Bikeathon

THERE is still time for Flintshire residents to enter the Brenig Bikeathon. The ride will take place in Llyn Brenig near Cerrig y Drudion, on the A5 on Sunday and will raise funds for the blood cancer charity, Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.Read

Save the Family’s Jam Plan encourages homeless to learn new skills

A NORTHOP HALL-BASED charity is encouraging homeless families to get in the kitchen and make their own jam.Read

Carwyn Jones, First Minister for Wales, welcomes the new Foundation Phase for primary children

FIRST Minister Carwyn Jones has welcomed the roll-out of the Welsh Assembly’s Foundation Phase policy to all five and six year-olds across Wales.Read

North Wales AM Mark Isherwood calls for Gronant little tern colony to be made a nature reserve

A NORTH Wales AM is calling for the little tern colony at Gronant to become a national nature reserve.Read

Young farmers pay tribute to retiring Llysfasi College principal Fred Cunningham

CLWYD’S young farmers paid tribute to retiring Llysfasi College principal Fred Cunningham at the Denbigh and Flint Show.Read

Lord-Lieutenant of Clwyd urges Flintshire residents to nominate volunteers for award

THE Lord-Lieutenant of Clwyd, Trefor Jones, CBE has called on the county to nominate outstanding voluntary groups for next year’s The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for volunteer groups.Read

North Clwyd Animal Rescue launches cattery refurbishment appeal

NORTH Clwyd Animal Rescue has launched an appeal to refurbish its cattery.Read

Mold Darby and Joan Club celebrates 40th anniversary

MOLD’S Darby and Joan Club is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month.Read

Deeside ship Kathleen & May to dock in Liverpool

THE historic tall ship featured in the 1970s hit TV series The Onedin Line will move to Liverpool to run public trips from the spring.Read

Fun Lovin’ Criminals to play at Tivoli, Buckley

THE Fun Lovin’ Criminals will be at the Tivoli in Buckley on Sunday.Read

Treuddyn residents urged to attend meeting about poor broadband services

TREUDDYN residents are being urged to take part in a meeting with an internet service provider to tackle the issues of internet blackspots.Read

Historic buildings in Flintshire open to public during ‘Open Door’ programme

THIS month Flintshire residents will have the opportunity to see behind the scenes of some of the county’s most historic buildings.Read

Flintshire County Council appeals for people to become foster carers

FLINTSHIRE County Council’s fostering team is reaching out for more residents to consider becoming foster carers.Read

The Co-operative helps Broughton Pre-school playgroup buy art and craft equipment

A DONATION of £700 from The Co-operative’s Community Fund has allowed a pre-school to buy new art and craft equipment.Read

Tidy Towns project should continue, says North Wales AM Mark Isherwood

A COMMUNITY project which could come to an end next year should continue its good work, according to a North Wales AM.Read

Flintshire winning war on waste, report shows

FLINTSHIRE is winning the battle against waste, according to new figures released this week.Read

Raven Inn, Llanarmon-yn-Ial, receives community challenge badge from Clwyd Scouts

A VILLAGE pub has been awarded a community challenge badge by Clwyd Scouts.Read

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