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Army looking for new recruits in Holywell

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:23:31 GMT

THE Army is encouraging potential recruits to visit Holywell town centre on Tuesday, March 23.

Ethel Austin store in Mold to close

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:25:00 GMT

ETHEL AUSTIN has announced it will be closing a further 81 stores across the UK, including the store in Mold.

Fire ravages Parry and Evans Paper Recycling Factory on Deeside Industrial Park

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:05:00 GMT

A BUSINESSMAN has spoken of his horror after 30ft flames tore through a large-scale paper recycling plant.

Mark Tami and Carl Sargeant upbeat over future of Toyota in Deeside

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:04:00 GMT

TOYOTA’S engine plant in Deeside has a bright future despite a long-awaited announcement over job losses and a pay freeze, say senior politicians.

Flintshire’s Secret Millionaire in bid to buy Portsmouth FC

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:03:00 GMT

A MILLIONAIRE tycoon from Flintshire is fronting an international consortium closing in on a takeover of a Premier League football club.

Family of crash victim David Foulkes launch petitition against driver’s appeal

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:02:00 GMT

THE family of a man killed by a drink-driver claim their pain is being mocked by an attempt to reduce his killer’s sentence.

Paranormal evening to be held in Mold to raise cash for Bagillt youngster Harley Noble

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:01:00 GMT

A BUCKLEY woman was so touched after reading the story of Bagillt youngster Harley Noble in the Chronicle she has organised a fundraising event in his honour.

Flintshire councillor wants residents to help bring businesses back to Queensferry

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A COUNTY councillor wants residents to come up with ways to bring businesses back to Queensferry.

Caerwys residents plan takeover of The Royal Oak pub

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

CAERWYS residents are planning to club together and put an offer in for the local pub.

Teachers facing the axe at Elfed High School, Buckley

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

TEACHERS at a Flintshire high school are to be laid off – because the teacher-pupil ratio is too high.

Holywell butcher FR Kennedy and Son gets thumbs-up from John Prescott

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A HOLYWELL butchers got the stamp of approval from politician John Prescott – after he popped in to sample some of their sausages.

Views of Flintshire residents sought on Welsh Language Commissioner post

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

THE National Assembly for Wales’s Legislation Committee No 2 is seeking the views on Flintshire people on the proposed Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2010 introduced by the Welsh government on March 4.

Norovirus clears up at the Countess of Chester Hospital

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

VISITING restrictions have been lifted at the Countess of Chester Hospital after an outbreak of vomiting and diarrhoea finally cleared up.

Turbine provides energy for Flint High School and Ysgol Maes Hyfryd

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ELECTRICITY at Flint High School and Ysgol Maes Hyfryd is to be generated in a more environmentally friendly way thanks to a 15m-high wind turbine which has been erected on the school field.

Deeside Industrial Park launches travel initiative

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A SERIES of transport events have been held at Deeside Industrial Park to assist businesses with additional travel options for employees.

M&S fashion show to be held at Wrexham FC

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

STROKE sufferers will be taking to the catwalk as models at an M&S fashion show.

Hundreds pay respects to Connah’s Quay teenager Danny Evans

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

HUNDREDS turned out to pay their respects to a Deeside College student who died in a car crash.

Security questions raised as Google Street View puts Flintshire on the map

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Nearly all of Flintshire’s towns can now be seen online via Google’s Street View service. MARK DOWLING explores the implications.

Gronant Primary School pupils tour council chamber at County Hall, Mold

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

MEMBERS of Gronant Primary School’s council were special guests at County Hall, Mold.

Saltney petition against boundary shake-up gathers 671 signatures

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

HUNDREDS of Saltney residents have been putting pen to paper in a petition against proposed changes to the town’s boundaries.