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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

HM Revenue and Customs warns Flintshire taxpayers of scam

FLINTSHIRE taxpayers are being warned to be vigilant after reports of phone scams.Read

Saltney teacher revels in Earthwatch ecological expedition to Belarus wetlands

A TEACHER from Saltney has returned from an ecological expedition to the Belarus wetlands.Read

Wrexham Maelor Hospital children enjoy panto performance from Starlight Charity

CHILDREN at Wrexham Maelor Hospital revelled in a pantomime performance from the Starlight Charity.Read

Community leaders welcome reopening of Connah’s Quay pharmacy

COMMUNITY leaders have welcomed the recent opening of a new chemist in Connah’s Quay.Read

Home-Start turns to Turn2Us peoject to give boost to Flintshire families

FLINTSHIRE family support organisation Home-Start has teamed up with income maximisation project Turn2Us to help families experiencing financial difficulties.Read

Youngsters showcase school uniforms in Tesco Broughton Shopping Park charity show

YOUNGSTERS displayed model behaviour at a Broughton supermarket chain’s children’s fashion show.Read

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

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

Live Music Now celebrates its 20th anniversary in Wrexham

A MUSIC-MAKING charity is kicking off its 20th anniversary tour of Wales near Wrexham.Read

Flint lifeboat crew called to rescue speedboat on River Dee

FLINT lifeboat crew was called out today (Monday) after a report of a speedboat adrift on the River Dee.Read

Police investigating arson attack on caravan in Flint

A CARAVAN was destroyed after being dumped in Flint and set alight by arsonists.Read

North Wales Police investigating gang assault in Shotton

POLICE are investigating an assault in Deeside in the early hours of Saturday.Read

Witness appeal after gang assault in Shotton

POLICE are investigating an assault in Deeside in the early hours of Saturday.Read

Firefighters sent to deliberate blazes in Pentre Halkyn and Buckley

FIRE crews were called out to two nuisance incidents in Pentre Halkyn and Buckley.Read

Firefighters called to blaze in Saltney

FIREFIGHTERS were called out to Saltney in the early hours of today (Monday) after reports of a blaze involving a motorcycle.Read

£110,000 Scout centre regeneration unveiled in Flintshire

SCOUTS are to unveil the latest stage of redevelopment work on their activity centre in Hawarden.Read

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

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

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

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

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

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

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