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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

Flintshire rapist John Bevan jailed indefinitely for public protection

A RAPIST from Flintshire who threatened to kill his victim has been locked up indefinitely for public protection.Read

Deeside bonfire could be cancelled

A POPULAR annual bonfire display, which for decades had attracted hundreds of people and raises thousands of pounds for charity, could be axed.Read

Novel speed camera slowing drivers in Flintshire village

A NOVEL traffic-calming measure is ensuring drivers don’t speed through a rural village.Read

Lorry driver died after fall from trailer at Flint warehouse

THE family of a lorry driver who died after falling off a trailer at a Flint warehouse say they are glad measures have been put in place to prevent another tragedy.Read

Big names sign up for units at new Connah’s Quay shopping centre

DEVELOPERS behind a £15m shopping centre in Connah’s Quay have revealed its five newest tenants.Read

Mynydd Isa campaigners express raw sewage flooding concerns over Wylfa House demolition bid

CAMPAIGNERS battling against a Mynydd Isa housing development have spoken of their problems with raw sewage flooding, which they say is due to the drainage system being at capacity.Read

More than 80 businesses to exhibit at Mold Food Festival

THIS year’s Mold Food Festival could be the biggest to date.Read

Bagillt man’s concerns about grave repairs

A BAGILLT pensioner who received a letter asking him to pay for urgent repairs to his wife’s grave claims there was nothing wrong with the headstone.Read

Calls for warning signs on Talacre beach

POLICE have called for warning signs to be installed on a Flintshire beach – after a number of walkers have found themselves sinking in quicksand.Read

Your Champions: Deeside Domestic Abuse Safety Unit nominated as Team of the Year

A DEDICATED team which runs a support centre for victims of domestic abuse has been recognised for its tireless work.Read

North East Wales Wildlife staging events in Flintshire

NORTH East Wales Wildlife holds a full programme of events throughout the year.Read

Alyn and Deeside MP Mark Tami opposes application for Hope Travellers site

A PLANNING application for a Travellers’ site in Hope has met with opposition from the area’s MP.Read

Rural crime warning after theft near Holywell

POLICE are warning of rural crime after a quad bike was stolen from a farm in Babell, near Holywell.Read

Morrisons store in Saltney prepares to open its doors

A NEW supermarket is using its loaf when it comes to making charitable donations.Read

Northop community pulls together to keep churches open

A COMMUNITY is pulling together to help keep the doors of its parish churches open.Read

Drugs dog taken around North Flintshire pubs

PUBS in North Flintshire had a visit from drugs dog Molly.Read

Support for campaigners battling Flintshire Gypsy site plans

DEESIDE politicians have come out in support of residents battling plans for a permanent Traveller site in Ewloe.Read

Father gives thanks for support after murders of Monika and Patryk Wasko

A BEREAVED husband and father has thanked the community for its support after thousands of pounds were raised to fly the bodies of his wife and son back to their home country.Read

Ewloe man grew cannabis in bedroom tent

A EWLOE man grew his own cannabis in a tent in his bedroom.Read

Holywell mum to host Hope House fundraiser in Bagillt in memory of her son

A MUM whose young son died of a rare illness is hosting a charity auction to raise money for the hospice where he spent some of his happiest moments.Read

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