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Flintshire OAP fumes over train firm’s mobility scooter ban

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:05:00 GMT

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

Cost of demolition of Cilcain Pantymwyn bridge increases to £225,000

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:04:00 GMT

THE cost of a controversial decision by Flintshire County Council to demolish the Cilcain/Pantymwyn bridge has soared by 40%.

Mold Food Festival line-up is biggest ever

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:03:00 GMT

RESPONSE to this month’s Mold Food & Drink Festival has been unprecedented, say organisers.

Record-breaking new Airbus A380 takes first Manchester flight

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:02:00 GMT

THE new Emirates ‘superjumbo’ smashed records on its first Manchester to Dubai flight yesterday.

Flintshire County Council defends football rent rise

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:01:00 GMT

FLINTSHIRE County Council has launched a counter-attack after being accused of endangering the futures of amateur football clubs.

Scheme to help Higher Shotton households save money and go green

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:01:00 GMT

FLINTSHIRE County Council and energy supplier npower could help transform more than 1,000 homes in Higher Shotton in one of the first initiatives of its kind in the UK.

North Wales and Cheshire cocaine gang jailed for 60 years

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:01:00 GMT

FOURTEEN members of a drugs network which flooded the region with cocaine have been jailed for a combined 60 years.

Your Champions: John and Jean Saunders nominated for Team of the Year award

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:01:00 GMT

A COUPLE who have dedicated 46 years to fundraising for a community hospital have been nominated for the Your Champions Team of the Year award.

AM Carl Sargeant issues warning to owners over dog fouling

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A POLITICIAN is urging dog owners to clear up after their pets.

Morrisons fans visit their 425th UK store in Saltney for launch

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

FOR one duo, the bank holiday Monday launch of the new Saltney Morrisons supermarket was a landmark occasion.

Buckley residents raise money for Wales Air Ambulance

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A COFFEE morning in Buckley raised more than £750 for Wales Air Ambulance.

Group of seven charged after Deeside drugs investigation

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

POLICE have made a series of arrests across Deeside as part of an investigation into the trafficking of drugs into the UK from overseas.

Radio station could be set up in rural North Flintshire villages

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A RURAL area of the county could be set to get its own radio station.

Trelawnyd post office branch closes temporarily

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

POST Office officials are working to keep a service in Trelawnyd after the village branch temporarily closed.

Flintshire AM Carl Sargeant welcomes Welsh language funding

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A FUNDING package worth £4m to train early years Welsh-medium teachers has been welcomed by Alyn and Deeside AM Carl Sargeant.

Flint gun club to hold meeting with Flintshire County Council

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

THE chairman of Flint gun club says he hopes a meeting with council officials will resolve any issues.

Helfa Gelft/Art Trail workshops to take place in Flintshire

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

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

Harvest donations to help Save the Family in Northop Hall

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

SAVE the Family has launched its Harvest Appeal 2010.

Mold community group looking for recipes

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A FLINTSHIRE community group is calling on cooks to share their favourite recipes.

Holywell Post Office fails to deliver eBay seller’s parcel

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

AN eBay seller from Holywell says he will never use the Post Office again, after a package which should have been delivered in 48 hours had still not been sent after 20 days.