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

Shotton house attack arsonist in court Nov 19 2009

A 25-year-old-man is on trial at Mold Crown Court accused of starting a fire which trapped a mum and her four young children.Read

Cause of Holywell fire still unknown Nov 19 2009

POLICE and fire crews are still investigating the cause of a house fire in which a 50-year-old man lost his life.Read

Three Flintshire registry offices will remain open while more research is done into their viability Nov 19 2009

A STAY of execution has been granted to three of Flintshire’s quietest register offices.Read

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service warns of cooking dangers Nov 19 2009

FIREFIGHTERS are warning of the dangers of leaving cooking unattended after they were called to two incidents within hours of each other.Read

Airbus boosted by first A380 superjumbo orders in Dubai Air Show Nov 19 2009

AIRBUS is celebrating after the first order of its 850-seater superjumbo was announced.Read

What it’s like to be a Chester city centre Santa Claus Nov 19 2009

What’s it like being Santa Claus? Tom Evans found out...Read

Cheshire Jets players visit Brynford Primary School Nov 19 2009

STUDENTS at Brynford Primary School had a lesson on healthy living when basketball stars came into the school.Read

New mural unveiled at Ysgol Maes Garmon, Mold Nov 19 2009

ARTISTIC pupils at Ysgol Maes Garmon in Mold have created a little piece of history.Read

Ysgol Bryn Coch pupils in Mold have contributed 400 boxes for Operation Christmas Child Nov 19 2009

PUPILS at Ysgol Bryn Coch in Mold have been busy collecting presents for children across the world.Read

Holywell High School pupil learns how to scuba dive Nov 19 2009

A TEENAGER has been going to great lengths with his after school activities.Read

Pupils from Custom House Lane Primary School, Connah’s Quay raised £1,630 for the British Heart Foundation Nov 19 2009

ENERGETIC pupils from Custom House Lane Primary School in Connah’s Quay have raised £1,630 by skipping.Read

Cymru Alliance: Flint Town United boost title chances Nov 19 2009

TITLE contenders Flint Town United put themselves within touching distance of Cymru Alliance leaders Llangefni Town with a 3-0 win over Berriew on Saturday.Read

Police give out crime prevention advice in Sandycroft Nov 19 2009

RESIDENTS can get crime prevention advice in Sandycroft today (Thursday).Read

Flooding plan exhibition for Sandycroft and Pentre, Flintshire Nov 19 2009

RESIDENTS in Sandycroft and Pentre are being urged to visit an exhibition explaining how the risk of flooding is to be reduced in their communities.Read

Flintshire residents are being asked to vote to renovate the old Mold Railway line as part of Bovril’s Great Outdoor Revival Project Nov 19 2009

FLINTSHIRE residents are being urged to get voting for a chance to improve a popular walking spot in the county.Read

New measures to try to fill empty homes in Flintshire Nov 19 2009

MEASURES are being introduced to try to fill some of Flintshire’s 212 empty council properties.Read

Volunteers in Flintshire will be recycling as much as possible for European Week Waste Reduction Nov 19 2009

RESIDENTS in Mold, Saltney Ferry and Gronant are working with Keep Wales Tidy to reuse and recycle, as part of the European Week for Waste Reduction next week.Read

MP Mark Tami visited Claire House Hospice Shop in Shotton to encourage residents to shop there over Christmas Nov 19 2009

ALYN and Deeside MP Mark Tami has visited the Claire House Hospice shop in Shotton for the launch of the Christmas season.Read

Interview with Mr Hudson at Cheshire Oaks Christmas lights switch-on Nov 19 2009

UNLIKE the thousands of fans getting soaked in the rain, Mr Hudson was tucked up in his trailer at Cheshire Oaks.Read

Saltney group Global Adventure Challenges organises Cycle India fundraiser in aid of MedEquip4Kids Nov 19 2009

BUDDING explorers in Flintshire are being invited to take part in a charity cycle challenge across India.Read

Thousands brave rain to see pop acts perform at Christmas lights switch-on at Cheshire Oaks Nov 19 2009

HEAVY rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the thousands who turned out to see a trio of giant pop acts perform at this year’s Christmas tree lights switch-on at Cheshire Oaks.Read

North Wales Police urge residents not to give their bank details out on phone Nov 19 2009

NORTH Wales Police are urging householders to be vigilant when giving personal details over the telephone.Read

Pop star Mollie King of The Saturdays talks to Ellesmere Port Pioneer about what she wants for Christmas Nov 19 2009

SATURDAYS pop star Mollie King wants a puppy for Christmas – but only if her mum will let her!Read

Barnado’s call for more protection for children Nov 19 2009

A REPORT on the sexual exploitation of children is calling for Flintshire and other local authorities in Wales to do more for children at risk.Read

Ewloe Castle in Flintshire is up for auction Nov 19 2009

EWLOE Castle is to be sold in an auction next month.Read

Delyn AM Sandy Mewies marks anniversary of fall of Berlin wall Nov 19 2009

DELYN AM Sandy Mewies commemorated the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall by speaking at an event held to mark the occasion.Read

Sainsbury’s Flint collect toys for Ty Croeso Dawn Elizabeth House Nov 19 2009

CUSTOMERS at a Flint supermarket have been showing their caring side in the run-up to the festive period.Read

Stop smoking charity QUIT launches quit and healthy lifestyle advice booklet Nov 19 2009

A CHARITY is helping people prepare for a healthy new year.Read

Digital switchover reminder to residents Nov 19 2009

FLINTSHIRE residents are being reminded to retune their televisions once more for the next stage of the digital TV switchover.Read

Flintshire rail passengers asked for their views Nov 19 2009

TRAIN stations in Wales are to benefit from an £85m investment.Read

The outreach bus from the National Assembly for Wales is coming to Flintshire Nov 19 2009

THE National Assembly for Wales outreach tour bus will be arriving in Flintshire this month.Read

Delyn MP David Hanson welcomes new benefit rules Nov 19 2009

DELYN MP David Hanson has welcomed new rules around housing and council tax benefits which will make working families an average of £20 a week better off.Read

Welsh Water are urging Flintshire residents not to flush the wrong things down toilets Nov 19 2009

TODAY is World Toilet Day and to mark it, Welsh Water is urging Flintshire householders not to flush their money down the drain.Read

Work begins on £3m Learning Centre at Northop campus of Deeside College Nov 19 2009

WORK has begun on a £3m Learning Centre at Deeside College’s Northop campus.Read

Deeside College students have been helping to shape future of learning centre at Northop Nov 19 2009

STUDENTS from Deeside College have been helping to shape the design of the new Learning Centre.Read

Students from across Flintshire held a Question time debate with Female politicians from across North Wales Nov 19 2009

THE Alun School Mold hosted a day of politics for Flintshire students, giving them a chance to quiz female politicians from around the region.Read

Holywell High pupils win business challenge Nov 19 2009

STUDENTS at Holywell High School showed off their business sense in an enterprise challenge.Read

Mold based business, Allbright UK has secured a contract in Jersey Nov 19 2009

A SMALL but growing Mold firm is celebrating, after winning a major contract in Jersey.Read

Mold Spring Clean team wins certificate in Tidy Wales award Nov 19 2009

A MOLD community group has been celebrating success in the Tidy Wales Awards.Read

Tributes paid to former Clwyd County Council chairman and Holywell stalwart David Schwarz OBE Nov 19 2009

TRIBUTES have been paid to a former chairman of the old Clwyd County Council.Read

Tougher knife crime sentences welcomed in Flintshire Nov 19 2009

TOUGHER knife crime sentences have been welcomed in Flintshire.Read

North Wales Police launched a target day to crack down on crime in the area Nov 19 2009

NORTH Wales Police launched a region-wide crackdown on suspected criminals yesterday.Read

Flintshire youngsters take part in Phoenix project Nov 19 2009

YOUNGSTERS from Flintshire took part in North Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s Phoenix course at Mold Fire Station.Read

River Lane Industrial Estate, Saltney, praised for cleanliness Nov 19 2009

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Empty Holywell pub has new owner Nov 19 2009

A HOLYWELL pub which has been empty for four years has a new owner.Read

Link-up between North Wales, Liverpool and Chester to encourage tourists Nov 19 2009

NORTH Wales could link up with Liverpool and Chester to encourage tourists to holiday in the region.Read

Scouts visit Flint lifeboat station Nov 19 2009

HOLYWELL Explorer Scouts spent an evening as part of a lifeboat crew when they visited Flint Lifeboat Station.Read

MBE for Heathcotes Outside restaurant owner Nov 19 2009

RESTAURATEUR Paul Heathcote picked up his MBE at Buckingham Palace from Prince Charles this week.Read

Chester Home Instead branch to expand business and take on 60 staff Nov 19 2009

A CARING business is defying the recession and creating 60 jobs.Read

Former Coronation Street star Bruce Jones to appear at Mold Crown Court on drink-drive and assault charges Nov 19 2009

FORMER Coronation Street actor Bruce Jones will face trial at Mold Crown Court next month on driving and assault charges.Read

Two Flintshire teachers serving suspensions over child protection concerns Nov 19 2009

THREE teachers at Flintshire schools, including one at a special school, have been suspended in the last two years over child safety concerns.Read

Mum pleas for motorists not to drink and drive after driver of car in which her son died is jailed Nov 19 2009

A DEVASTATED mum whose son was killed by the actions of a drink driver issued a plea to young people – ‘Please don’t drink and drive’.Read

Wales’ Chief Medical Officer has urged those considered vulnerable to me vaccinated against Swine Flu Nov 19 2009

WALES’S Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Jewell, is encouraging those at risk of swine flu to get vaccinated.Read

Flintshire rail users can have say on Network Rail’s £3.25bn revamp for stations including Flint and Shotton Nov 19 2009

FLINTSHIRE residents are being urged to have their say in Network Rail’s £3.25bn railway revamp.Read

Holywell family experience life in a Mongolian yurt for BBC documentary Nov 19 2009

A HOLYWELL family quit their comfortable 21st century lifestyle to experience the ‘good life’ in a Mongolian yurt in a Green community in mid-Wales.Read

Flintshire police remind residents not to leave valuables on display in cars following a rise in thefts Nov 19 2009

NORTH Wales Police is reminding Flintshire residents not to leave valuables in their cars.Read

Holywell man ‘denied’ swine flu vaccine because he’s over 65 Nov 19 2009

A DEVOTED wife who gives round-the-clock care for her ill husband was shocked after being told he is not eligible for a swine flu jab.Read

Saltney’s inaugural Christmas lit march to brighten the town Nov 19 2009

A BRIGHT idea is to bring festive cheer to Saltney next month.Read

Countess of Chester Hospital implements new initiative to cope with winter demand Nov 19 2009

PRESSURES should be eased at the Countess of Chester Hospital’s accident and emergency department this winter thanks to a new initiative.Read

Mold choir holds coffee morning Nov 19 2009

MOLD-BASED choir The Llwynegrin Singers launched the fundraising for their Christmas charity with a coffee morning.Read

Deeside College courses on offer at Flintshire libraries with learndirect Nov 19 2009

BUDDING students can take part in college courses at their nearest library thanks to a service set up in conjunction with Deeside College and online provider learndirect.Read

Seasonal goods on offer at market Nov 19 2009

FAMILIES looking to start their Christmas shopping can head to Ewloe this weekend.Read

‘Calculating’ Tati killer jailed for life Nov 19 2009

A COLD-HEARTED killer who strangled his mistress and buried her body in a shallow grave has been jailed for life – and told he must serve at least 18 years before he can be considered for release under licence.Read

Chance to meet candidates for Northop by-election in Flintshire Nov 19 2009

THE candidates in the Northop by-election will be available to answer voter’s question on Monday.Read

Adopt anything from a tiny ant to a huge elephant for Christmas at Chester Zoo Nov 19 2009

IT MIGHT be hard to squeeze an elephant under your Christmas tree but Chester Zoo has the solution this festive season.Read

North Wales police are urging Mold residents not to leave their bags unattended Nov 19 2009

MOLD residents are being urged not to leave their bags unattended after a rise in purse thefts.Read

Mold pub The Gold Cape scoops award for its toilets Nov 19 2009

A MOLD pub is flushed with success after gaining a five star award – for its toilets.Read

Family tell of considerate, kind Ermatati Nov 19 2009

THE grief-striken family of Ermatati Rodgers, who live in a poor area of Indonesia, said she was kind, considerate and generous.Read

Temporary closure of Saltney Ferry post office branch sparks anger Nov 19 2009

A COMMUNITY post office which has been closed for three weeks is due to reopen shortly.Read

Welsh Lamb Ryder Cup competition Nov 19 2009

FLINTSHIRE people who buy Welsh Lamb could find themselves watching one of the biggest events ever to come to Wales – the Ryder Cup.Read

Flintshire pole dancing company Candy and Chrome is offering women a free taster session to get fit for Christmas Nov 19 2009

DEESIDE-BASED pole dancing company Candy & Chrome is offering women a free taster session to try to get fit for Christmas.Read

Success for temporary charity shop in Holywell Nov 19 2009

A TEMPORARY shop raised almost £2,000 for a Holywell charity.Read

Dogs rescued from Shotton fire Nov 19 2009

TWO dogs had to be rescued from a property on Butler Street, Shotton, after a fire broke out in the kitchen.Read

Delyn AM Sandy Mewies raises concerns over help for the blind Nov 19 2009

DELYN AM Sandy Mewies is calling for more help to be given to blind and partially sighted people.Read

Initiative to tackle farm machinery thefts in Flintshire Nov 19 2009

A MULTI-PRONGED initiative to tackle farm machinery thefts in Flintshire has been launched by NFU Mutual.Read

AM Carl Sargeant says he welcomes new funding for the Citizens Advice Cymru Nov 19 2009

ALYN and Deeside AM Carl Sargeant says he welcomes the announcement that the Labour-led Assembly Government has revealed £747,000 of funding for Citizens Advice Cymru to establish a single number advice line to help people during the economic downturn.Read

Usdaw’s Freedom From Fear campaign sees challenges store workers face over ID checking youths Nov 19 2009

THE challenges store workers face when deciding if a customer is old enough to buy alcohol were brought into focus in a retail union’s initiative.Read

Charity gift to Hospice of the Good Shepherd from moneysupermarket.com Nov 19 2009

A YEAR’S worth of fundraising has returned a bumper £18,000 for a hospice.Read

Project being showcased to highlight youth work in rural Flintshire Nov 19 2009

A FLINTSHIRE project is being showcased in an All-Wales guide of best practice as part of Youth Work Week Wales.Read

Community awards ceremony in Holywell Nov 19 2009

AN AWARDS ceremony honouring people who make outstanding contributions to the community was staged in Holywell.Read

Halkyn businessman donates racehorse to charity Nov 19 2009

HALKYN racing stables owner Rob Lloyd has donated one of his horses to charity.Read

Community Payback teams help spruce up Mynydd Isa WI hut Nov 19 2009

THE first birthday of the distinctive orange jackets worn by offenders in Flintshire has been celebrated by a record amount of compulsory unpaid work.Read

Nightingale House Hospice receives Christian Audigier Wine and Champagne donation for Christmas ball via Twitter Nov 19 2009

NIGHTINGALE House Hospice received a useful donation for its Christmas ball thanks to a hi-tech appeal.Read

Vaughan Family Butchers in Penyffordd has won Welsh Butcher of the Year 2009 Nov 19 2009

A POPULAR Penyffordd butcher has won the Welsh Butcher of the Year Award 2009.Read

Miss Flintshire 2010 crowned Nov 19 2009

THE winner of Miss Flintshire 2010 has been crowned.Read

Nuclear fuel company Urenco have donated theatre tickets for residents at Save the Family in Northop Hall Nov 19 2009

RESIDENTS at homeless charity Save the Family, have been given an early Christmas present by nuclear fuel company Urenco.Read

Young musicians show off talents in Caerwys competition Nov 19 2009

CAERWYS Town Hall showcased young musical talent in a competition held earlier this month.Read

Aquaphobic conquers fears at Holywell Leisure Centre Nov 19 2009

A MAN who suffered from aquaphobia has conquered his fears and won an award for his swimming.Read

Britain’s Kindest Kid finalist Katie Poole receives £100 award for Stepping Stones service from Saltney Town Council Nov 19 2009

A YOUNG community champion has received congratulations in a presentation ceremony.Read

Gap personnel raise £1,000 for Nightingale House Hospice Nov 19 2009

NIGHTINGALE House Hospice has received grand support from a recruiting agency.Read

Buckley scouts raise cash for charity Nov 19 2009

SCOUTS in Buckley have been raising cash for North West Cancer Research (NWCR).Read

Tesco’s Holywell branch gives £1,000 cheque to Flintshire Mental Health Advocacy Services Nov 19 2009

A MENTAL health service in Flintshire has received a helping hand from Tesco.Read

A Flintshire student was invited to Westminster Abbey to take part in a memorial service for World War One Nov 19 2009

A SIXTH form student from Gwernymynydd was invited to attended a memorial service at Westminster Abbey to mark the passing of the last First World War veteran.Read

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