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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

Mold magistrate Neville Phillips retires

A POPULAR magistrate has taken ‘early retirement’ from the bench because of his other commitments.Read

Man left with broken arm after attack in Shotton

POLICE have launched an investigation after three thugs attacked a man in the street in Shotton and left him with a broken arm.Read

North Clwyd Animal Rescue, Trelogan, disgusted as animals are abandoned

STAFF at a North Flintshire animal rescue say they are ‘disgusted’ with the treatment of some animals – after 13 cats and a dog were abandoned at the end of the drive.Read

Sketching excursion to take place in Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

RESIDENTS and visitors to the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are invited to join artist Bill Kneale and county archaeologist Fiona Gale on a walk to Moel Famau, Jubilee Tower, for a sketching excursion.Read

Flint and Holywell Rotary Club appeals for help in sending shelter boxes to Pakistan

MEMBERS of Flint and Holywell Rotary Club have responded to the Pakistan floods crisis.Read

Clwyd Scouts unveil latest work on Hawarden activity centre

EAGER Scouts have unveiled the latest stage of redevelopment work on their activity centre in Hawarden.Read

Flintshire Specsavers store director urges parents to take children for eye test

A FLINTSHIRE opticians store director has called on parents to take their children for an eye exam, amid concerns they could be putting their eyesight and education at risk.Read

North Wales Police works with Cheshire Constabulary on cross-border patrols in Saltney and Lache

NORTH Wales Police and Cheshire Constabulary have been working together to share information and tackle crime in Saltney and Lache.Read

Buckley woman who threatened to kill doctor given suspended sentence

A BUCKLEY woman who threatened to kill a doctor received a suspended prison sentence.Read

Flintshire Iceland branches aim to hit charitable goal in aid of Help for Heroes

FLINTSHIRE branches of a frozen food supermarket chain are doing their bit this week to raise thousands of pounds in aid of a good cause.Read

Saltney Social Club to hold charity night in aid of injured troops

RESIDENTS are being invited to raise funds for a good cause at an event in Saltney.Read

Shotton man placed on Sex Offenders Register after child abuse images found on his computer

A DEESIDE man has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register for five years after indecent images of child abuse were found on his computer.Read

Brenig Bikeathon to raise funds for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research

CYCLISTS are being urged to get on their bikes to save lives with a fundraising challenge.Read

Third edition of Rural Walks in Flintshire launched

A POPULAR booklet showcasing some of the best walking routes in the county has been given a faceliftRead

Mold Golf Club benefits from Lindop Brothers Toyota sponsorship tie-in

A MOLD Golf Club professional is driving to success on and off the course thanks to a sponsorship deal with a Flintshire car dealership firm.Read

Alltami carer admits stealing money from frail pensioner

A CARER admitted stealing £1,800 from a frail, elderly woman who she had been looking after – when the victim was in hospital following a fall.Read

Flint lifeboat crew to hold duck race

FLINT lifeboat crew members are preparing for their annual duck race.Read

Arriva Buses Wales in search for young writer in Flintshire

ARRIVA Buses Wales is searching for a talented young writer in Flintshire.Read

Nannerch couple celebrate 60th wedding anniversary

A NANNERCH couple have toasted 60 years of marriage.Read

Rossett Village Festival line-up revealed

ORGANISERS have unveiled details of the 2010 Rossett Village Festival this weekend.Read

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