05 November 2009 - Local Flintshire news, Flintshire, Mold, Flint, Deeside

Witness appeal following robbery at Johnstown launderette Nov 05 2009

POLICE are searching for two men following a robbery at a launderette.Read

Flintshire County Council agrees to postpone implementation of 'single status' pay deal Nov 05 2009

A CONTROVERSIAL pay scheme which would have seen more than 1,000 Flintshire County Council staff have their salaries cut has been put on hold.Read

North Wales Fire and Rescue supports Flintshire firework displays Nov 05 2009

SAFE firework displays costing almost £6,000 will be held across the county tonight (Thursday).Read

Flintshire’s Labour AMs and MPs tell us who should win the Wales First Minister role Nov 05 2009

THE county’s Labour politicians are split over who should succeed Rhodri Morgan as Wales’ first minister.Read

Refurbs Flintshire employee gets a new bike Nov 05 2009

A NEW employee at a Flint firm has a faster way to get to work – after he was given a bike.Read

Flint DHL staff grow moustaches for charity Nov 05 2009

STAFF at the DHL depot in Flint will be cultivating their facial hair this month when they grow moustaches in aid of a cancer charity.Read

Noisy snorers in Flintshire wanted for UK’s first ‘snore-chestra’ Nov 05 2009

NOISY sleepers in Flintshire are wanted for a new ‘snore-chestra’.Read

Flintshire County Council launch a mascot to encourage children to eat healthily Nov 05 2009

FLINTSHIRE School Meals Service has launched a new mascot to promote healthy eating.Read

Flintshire County Council seeks views on Youth Service strategy Nov 05 2009

A CONSULTATION on a strategy for the Youth Service in Flintshire has been launched.Read

Christmas Fayre at Queensferry Memorial Hall, Deeside Nov 05 2009

QUEENSFERRY Residents and Business Association is holding it first Christmas fair of the year on Friday, November 27, at Queensferry Memorial Hall.Read

Staff from Airbus, Broughton, help out at Wrexham horse sanctuary Nov 05 2009

VOLUNTEERS from Airbus got their hands dirty when they spent a day helping out at a horse sanctuary.Read

Denbighshire and Flintshire Branches of the Farmers' Union to hold annual dinner Nov 05 2009

THE Denbighshire and Flintshire Branches of the Farmers’ Union of Wales has announced plans for their annual dinner.Read

New Diskos store for Holywell Nov 05 2009

A DISCOUNT store has opened a branch in Holywell.Read

Volunteers needed to spruce up Connah’s Quay Community Garden, Quayscapes Nov 05 2009

VOLUNTEERS are wanted to help look after Connah’s Quay Community Garden, Quayscapes.Read

Designs for a new Lidl store in Mold, Flintshire have been criticised for being ugly Nov 05 2009

A TOWN councillor has branded the design of a new Lidl store in Mold ‘an ugly shed’.Read

Mold RAF officer completes charity challenge in aid of CLIC Sargent Nov 05 2009

A TEENAGE RAF officer helped raise thousands of pounds for a children’s cancer charity during a gruelling 24-hour challenge.Read

AM Carl Sargeant says he welcomes plans to build three new operating theatres in North Wales Nov 05 2009

ALYN and Deeside AM Carl Sargeant has welcomed the news £5.44m will be spent on three new operating theatres in North Wales.Read

Volunteers run market stall in Mold to raise money for Age Concern Nov 05 2009

AGE Concern was given a helping hand by some enterprising volunteers.Read

Spooky fun in store for shoppers Nov 05 2009

THERE were spooky goings-on at Asda in Queensferry on Hallowe’en.Read

Deeside College students do charity car wash in Northop Nov 05 2009

MACHINERY students at Deeside College rolled up their sleeves and used a bit of elbow grease to raise money for a young people’s charity.Read

ALLTAMI Nov 05 2009

THERE will be a 10.30am Remembrance Day service at the Bryn Methodist Church on Sunday when the preacher will be Jonathan Mortlock of Buckley.Read

Deeside College to represent Flintshire at 2009 Modern Apprenticeship Awards in Llandudno Nov 05 2009

DEESIDE College has been recognised as a top training provider with two nominations at this year’s nationwide Modern Apprenticeship Awards.Read

A Halloween themed abseil raised hundreds of pounds for the Stroke Association Nov 05 2009

A RISK loving health and safety specialist has raised hundreds of pounds for charity in a Hallowe’en abseil.Read

Change of venue for Shotton Town Council meetings Nov 05 2009

FUTURE meetings of Shotton Town Council will be held at Rivertown United Reformed Church in Chester Road West, Shotton, it has been decided.Read

President visits Buckley methodist church Nov 05 2009

THE Cross Methodist Church in Buckley welcomed a special guest to its morning service.Read

Flintshire winner finally claims £59k National Lottery prize Nov 05 2009

A WINNING National Lottery ticket bought in Flintshire has finally been cashed – nearly five months after the numbers came up.Read

Flint care worker honoured at Wales Care Awards Nov 05 2009

A GRANDMOTHER was praised by judges at a national awards ceremony for carers for her dedication to training and mentoring colleagues.Read

Deeside College Public Services students in challenge cup victory Nov 05 2009

DEESIDE College Public Services students are celebrating after taking first and third place in the UK Public Services Course Challenge Cup.Read

Flint Sainsbury’s store gets spooky for Hallowe’en Nov 05 2009

SHOPPERS had a spooky surprise when they went into Flint’s Sainsbury’s store last weekend.Read

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service offers safety tips for bonfire night Nov 05 2009

ORGANISED events are the safest way to enjoy bonfire night, according to the fire service.Read

North Wales Ambulance Service issue bonfire night warning to Flintshire residents Nov 05 2009

THE North Wales Ambulance Service (NWAS) is urging members of the public to take care of family and friends and enjoy a safe Bonfire Night.Read

Northop Pensioner’s Christmas party back on thanks to £105 donation from the Boot Golf Society Nov 05 2009

PLANS for a Northop pensioners’ Christmas party have been given a boost following an upsetting setback.Read

Flintshire artist Tim Pugh holds an outdoor art workshop for children at Welsh College of Horticulture, Northop Nov 05 2009

CHILDREN from across Flintshire got out and about with a Wild Art Day this half-term.Read

Pilot to help victims of domestic abuse launched in Flintshire Nov 05 2009

FLINTSHIRE Community Safety Partnership has launched a six-month pilot to help victims of domestic abuse.Read

Spider sparks Hallowe’en evacuation at Ewloe nursery Nov 05 2009

HALLOWE’EN celebrations at a Ewloe nursery almost went up in smoke when an eight-legged monster set alarms bells ringing.Read

Flintshire pupils asked to take part in a Parliamentary Press Gallery competition Nov 05 2009

SCHOOL pupils in Flintshire have been invited to take part in this year’s Parliamentary Press Gallery competition.Read

Queensferry library closed due to heavy rain Nov 05 2009

QUEENSFERRY library has been closed due to damage from heavy rain over the weekend.Read

An Exhibition of Edwardian photography has gone on display thanks to the late Dai Price of Mynydd Isa Nov 05 2009

THE wife of a man who was the brainchild behind a photography exhibition is happy his ambitions are finally being realised after his death.Read

Another car stolen from lay-by on A494 near Mold Nov 05 2009

POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information after a second car was stolen from a lay-by on the A494.Read

North Wales Ramblers have raise £10,000 for the Stroke Association Nov 05 2009

A GROUP of hardworking hikers has raised a massive £10,000 for charity.Read

Cadets in Mold joined AM Sandy Mewies to raise money for the poppy appeal Nov 05 2009

DELYN AM Sandy Mewies joined Army and air training cadets in Mold to help collect for this year’s Poppy Appeal.Read

Talacre charity Dangerpoint celebrates four years Nov 05 2009

DANGERPOINT, the Talacre-based safety education charity, is celebrating its fourth birthday.Read

Busy Bees from Ewloe help break Guiness World Record Nov 05 2009

PRE-SCHOOL children at Busy Bees nursery in Ewloe were buzzing after helping break a world record this week.Read

Sheila Roberts of Buckley has retired from her tailoring business after more than two decades Nov 05 2009

A POPULAR Mold tailor is to retire after more than 45 years in the business.Read

Victim of assault in Connah’s Quay remains in critical condition Nov 05 2009

TWO men have appeared in court charged with an attack on a man on Deeside that left him in a critical condition.Read

Flintshire youth services get in touch via text message Nov 05 2009

YOUTH services in Flintshire are keeping in touch with people through text messages.Read

Shell in exclusive talks with Essar over the sale of its Stanlow oil refinery in Ellesmere Port Nov 05 2009

THE potential sale of Shell’s massive oil refinery in Ellesmere Port has moved a step closer.Read

Eco-friendly dry cleaners opened in Mold Tesco store Nov 05 2009

AN eco-friendly dry cleaning facility has been opened by Delyn MP David Hanson.Read

Alyn and Deeside MP Mark Tami implores Flintshire residents to make a stand on climate change Nov 05 2009

LABOUR MP for Alyn and Deeside, Mark Tami, is helping collect signatures for a petition calling on governments to dramatically cut carbon emissions.Read

North Wales AM Mark Isherwood praises Barnado’s Flintshire Nov 05 2009

NORTH Wales AM Mark Isherwood has praised the work of Barnardo’s in Flintshire.Read

Flintshire pupils star in Cheshire and North Wales Junior Chess Championship in Chester’s King’s School Nov 05 2009

MORE than 100 competitors battled it out to become the kings and queens of chess in a successful tournament.Read

Record office survey Nov 05 2009

FLINTSHIRE Record Office is planning a review of its opening hours.Read

Flint lifeboat station monitors energy Nov 05 2009

FLINT lifeboat station is doing its bit for the environment, with the installation of an energy monitor.Read

Councillor criticises Welsh Assembly Government’s care of Flint Castle Nov 05 2009

A FLINT councillor has blasted the Welsh Assembly Government’s attitude towards the town’s most historic monument.Read

Pets' urine tested for diabetes in Saltney Nov 05 2009

A VET is appealing to pet owners to join the great pee test campaign.Read

Holywell toilets transformed into food kiosk Nov 05 2009

A BUILDING which used to house public toilets has been transformed into a food kiosk.Read

North Wales Police are looking for witnesses after a burglary on Holywell Road, Ewloe Nov 05 2009

NORTH Wales Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Holywell Road, Ewloe, on Tuesday morning.Read

Flintshire to mark Remembrance Day Nov 05 2009

EVENTS to mark Remembrance Day are to take place across Flintshire.Read

North Wales Police explain non-disclosure of information regarding Flintshire sex offenders Nov 05 2009

REVEALING information about Registered Sexual Offenders (RSOs) could lead to a breakdown in the supervision process and a subsequent rise in sexual crimes, North Wales Police has warned.Read

The Envirowise campaign is looking for Flintshire businesses who have reduced their waste Nov 05 2009

THE Envirowise Waste Minimisation Campaign is on the lookout for public sector employees who are helping the environment by minimising their waste.Read

North Wales Police rebuff Freedom of Information request concerning Flintshire sex offenders Nov 05 2009

NORTH Wales Police have blocked a bid by the Chronicle to inform people in Flintshire’s towns how many convicted sex offenders and child molesters are living among them.Read

Demyn MP David Hanson discusses climate change with Ed Miliband MP Nov 05 2009

DELYN MP David Hanson has been discussing climate change issues.Read

Chance to win £1,000 Nov 05 2009

A NATIONAL poetry competition is offering wordsmiths and writers the chance to wax lyrical about towns in Flintshire.Read

Mold business owners are concerned about their futures following a potential rise in business rates Nov 05 2009

THERE has been widespread concern among Mold traders that a potential sharp rise in business rates could lead to job losses and business closures.Read

New chief constable of North Wales Police Mark Polin gives his views Nov 05 2009

The new chief constable of North Wales Police, Mark Polin, has taken up his new post. On the first week in his new job, Mr Polin, 46, said his style will be different from his controversial predecessor Richard Brunstrom. Speaking at the Colwyn Bay HQ, he discussed his priorities, strengths and stance on drugs and speeders.Read

Flintshire students celebrate graduation day at Chester Cathedral Nov 05 2009

THOUSANDS of students celebrate the culmination of their hard work, dedication and sacrifice when they graduate from the University of Chester this week.Read

Saltney Ferry beavers group celebrates first birthday with party Nov 05 2009

BEAVERS in Saltney Ferry have celebrated the first birthday of their group with a party.Read

GM Motors to retain Vauxhall motors plant in Ellesmere Port Nov 05 2009

GENERAL Motors has scrapped plans to sell off Vauxhall to a Canadian car parts firm.Read

Missing child fears spark Flint coastguard search Nov 05 2009

RESCUE teams spent more than three hours combing the Dee Estuary after a child’s rucksack was found abandoned on rocks in Flint.Read

Mold Business Forum organises identity fraud protection talk Nov 05 2009

BUSINESS owners in Mold can obtain expert advice on protecting themselves against commercial identify fraud in an upcoming talk.Read

Airbus, Broughton, to grow despite recession Nov 05 2009

THE Airbus business will continue to grow despite the recession, according to the company’s executive vice president of programmes.Read

Head of Airbus at Broughton to retire Nov 05 2009

THE man who helped mastermind the rise and rise of Deeside as the world’s top site for the manufacture of airliner wings is to step down.Read

Number of dementia sufferers in Flintshire set to rise by 38% Nov 05 2009

With the number of dementia cases expected to rise, Flintshire County Council is putting in plans to deal with the issue. FRANCESCA ELLIOTT investigates and speaks to one family about their experienceRead

There are currently 700,000 people with dementia in the UK. Nov 05 2009

There will be more than a million people with dementia by 2025.Read

‘I was expecting my parents to live together into their old age... but it hasn’t turned out like that’ Nov 05 2009

DIANE Weed, 55, from Penyffordd, near Mold, is a full-time carer to her 84-year-old father who has Alzheimer’s related dementia, while her 83-year-old mother is in a care home with dementia caused by a stroke.Read

Deeside College cookery course gives vulnerable young people in Flintshire a fresh start Nov 05 2009

EX-PRISONERS and recovering drug users are being given cooking lessons as part of a project to give vulnerable young people a fresh start.Read

Buckley schools goes green to win Yellow Pages award Nov 05 2009

YOUNGSTERS at a Buckley primary school went green to win a national competition run by Yellow Pages.Read

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