01 April 2010 - Local Flintshire news, Flintshire, Mold, Flint, Deeside

British Transport Police’s Easter warning to people in Flintshire Apr 01 2010

STAY safe this Easter – that’s the message from British Transport Police to children, young people and holidaymakers in North Wales.Read

Police called to collision on A55 at Holywell Apr 01 2010

POLICE were called to a one vehicle collision on the A55 near Holywell.Read

Clearance day at Caergwrle Castle Apr 01 2010

A CLEARANCE day is being arranged by the North East Wales Community Archaeologist to help conservation efforts at Caergwrle Castle.Read

Flintshire County Council is shortchanging schoolchildren, claims Labour leader Aaron Shotton Apr 01 2010

FLINTSHIRE County Council is shortchanging schoolchildren – and the situation is getting worse.Read

Young men sentenced for attack on teenagers near Ewloe Castle Apr 01 2010

YOUNG men must realise they cannot act in packs to isolate then attack their victims, a senior judge warned.Read

Royal Welsh goat William ‘Billy’ Windsor to make first public appearance Apr 01 2010

THE new regimental goat for the 1st Battalion of the Royal Welsh is to be put through his paces at a charity event.Read

Changes to Flintshire waste and recycling collection during Easter holiday Apr 01 2010

FLINTSHIRE County Council’s waste collection and recycling collection dates will be amended during the Easter holiday.Read

Neighbour from hell David Hardaker of Holywell is jailed Apr 01 2010

A COUPLE are looking forward to being able to live a normal life after their neighbour from hell was locked up.Read

Treuddyn residents have launched their own village website Apr 01 2010

TREUDDYN residents are leading the way in the technology stakes with the launch of their brand new village website.Read

Ewloe-based Moneysupermarket.com staff take part in play research Apr 01 2010

ALL work and no play makes staff less productive, research has revealed.Read

Schools urged to sign up to Wrexham Science Festival Apr 01 2010

EXPERIMENTAL students are invited to take part in a science festival.Read

Joy as Saltney is finally recognised as a town by Flintshire County Council Apr 01 2010

A DELIGHTED councillor is celebrating after Saltney was at last recognised as one of the major towns of Flintshire.Read

Flintshire groups invited to apply for Community Chest Grant Scheme Apr 01 2010

COMMUNITY groups are being invited to apply for a grant of up to £1,000.Read

Rhydymwyn Valley appears on BBC’s The One Show Apr 01 2010

THE history of a former munitions factory was explored on the BBC’s The One Show this week.Read

Trade Union, GMB are urging Flintshire residents to remember their rights as employees Apr 01 2010

THE GMB, Britain’s General Trade Union, is urging Flintshire residents to remember their rights as an employee.Read

Flintshire police warn motorists after increase in vehicle thefts Apr 01 2010

POLICE in Flintshire are reporting an increase in thefts of cars, motorcycles and quad bikes.Read

Argoed High School pupils go the extra mile for Sport Relief Apr 01 2010

PUPILS of Argoed High School went the extra mile for Sport Relief.Read

Police appeal for information after a hedge fire in Treuddyn Apr 01 2010

POLICE are appealing for information after a hedge was set alight near a children’s playground.Read

Volunteers help spruce up Carmel and District Cricket Club Apr 01 2010

VOLUNTEERS helped spruce up Carmel and District Cricket Club ahead of the new season.Read

Conservative leader David Cameron visits Ellesmere Port Apr 01 2010

CONSERVATIVE leader David Cameron visited an Ellesmere Port company as part of his General Election campaign.Read

Manchester Airport welcomes Airbus A380 Apr 01 2010

THE Flintshire-made wings of the Airbus A380, the world’s biggest passenger plane, will soon be flying in to Manchester Airport.Read

Flintshire councillors make Queensferry takeaway plea Apr 01 2010

A COUNCILLOR has asked Flintshire’s head of planning to restrict the opening of new takeaways in Queensferry.Read

Flintshire Neighbourhood Watch’s Online Watch Link is celebrating two years keeping the county secure Apr 01 2010

FLINTSHIRE Neighbourhood Watch Association are celebrating two years of their Online Watch Link, or OWL.Read

Chester LA Fitness gym collects Easter eggs for charity Apr 01 2010

GOOD sports are collecting Easter eggs for children.Read

Clwyd Clippers chairman hails ‘learn to sing’ course success Apr 01 2010

THE Clwyd Clippers chairman has hailed the success of its free barbershop training course.Read

Football shirt amnesty at The Halfway House pub in Connah’s Quay proving a big success Apr 01 2010

AN UNUSUAL charity project which only kicked off in February is already on target to be a huge success.Read

Saltney schools benefit from £1,100 cheque gift from mayor Ann Lloyd Apr 01 2010

FOUR Saltney schools are celebrating after they received a cash gift from the town’s mayor in a presentation ceremony.Read

Flintshire schools will help plant native tree species as part of Woodland Trust scheme Apr 01 2010

HUNDREDS of schoolchildren across North East Wales will take part in the Woodland Trust’s hedge and copse scheme, helping to plant 10,000 native trees across Wales.Read

New waterwheel at Greenfield Valley Heritage Park near Holywell will generate enough energy to heat museum Apr 01 2010

ONE of Flintshire’s ‘hidden gems’ now has the power to generate enough renewable energy to heat two homes.Read

Ysgol Bryn Coch pupils help good causes Apr 01 2010

CHARITABLE primary school pupils in Mold have been raising funds for good causes.Read

MS Society Cymru calls on Welsh Assembly to stand by its convictions over personal care in Wales Apr 01 2010

THE MS Society Cymru is calling on the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) to confirm how free personal care will be financed.Read

The Old Wine Vault pub in Holywell will host 3D football matches Apr 01 2010

A POPULAR Holywell pub has proved it’s keeping up with the times by installing new 3D technology to show upcoming football games.Read

North East Wales Carer Information Service (NEWCIS) to host conference on difficulties of being a carer and in employment Apr 01 2010

FLINTSHIRE’S carers are being urged to attend an employers and carers conference hosted by the North East Wales Carer Information Service.Read

Pupils of Ysgol Bryn Pennant, Mostyn, to get free laptops Apr 01 2010

CHILDREN at a Flintshire primary school are to receive free laptops, after being chosen to take part in a pilot scheme.Read

Alyn and Deeside MP Mark Tami backs pension credit scheme Apr 01 2010

MORE than 7,000 Flintshire pensioners are benefiting from a creditable scheme.Read

Holywell Cadet Centre, dedicated to fallen guardsman David Roberts, reopens Apr 01 2010

A REFURBISHED cadet centre has been formally reopened in Flintshire, reaffirming its tribute to the memory of a Holywell guardsman.Read

History of Holywell dance festival Cadi Ha to be told on DVD Apr 01 2010

A DVD is to be produced detailing the history of the traditional Flintshire Cadi Ha.Read

Awards for pupils of John Summers High School, Queensferry Apr 01 2010

PUPILS of John Summers High School have been praised for their business brains after an entrepreneurship day.Read

Deeside College students raise money for Sport Relief Apr 01 2010

DEESIDE College students and staff gave up break and lunchtimes to run a mile for Sport Relief.Read

Hawarden Infants School earns top marks in Estyn inspection Apr 01 2010

HAWARDEN Infants School is celebrating top marks following an Estyn inspection.Read

The Rev Shirley Griffiths becomes first Welsh woman to be made archdeacon of Wrexham Apr 01 2010

THE first Welsh woman to be made an archdeacon has been announced.Read

Driver who led police on ‘dangerous’ chase in Flintshire is banned for two years Apr 01 2010

A 20-YEAR-OLD who drove along rural lanes between 80mph and 100mph to flee police after officers disturbed him and his girlfriend experimenting with cocaine has escaped immediate custody.Read

North Wales branch of Myasthenia Gravis Association lines up walks Apr 01 2010

THE North Wales branch of the Myasthenia Gravis Association is offering a choice of two ‘classic’ walks during the summer.Read

St David’s Church, Oakenholt, at risk of closure Apr 01 2010

A Flintshire church is threatened with closure due to gradually declining congregation numbers. MARK DOWLING reportsRead

Chernobyl children visit Flint Lifeboat Station Apr 01 2010

VISITORS from Chernobyl paid a visit to Flint Lifeboat Station.Read

Nightingale House Hospice seeks new members to join choir Apr 01 2010

NIGHTINGALE House Hospice is on the lookout for keen singers.Read

Easter raffle success at St Ethelwold’s Primary School, Shotton Apr 01 2010

A HOST of happy faces marked the end of term at St Ethelwold’s Primary School in Shotton after about 50-60 Easter prizes were given out to children.Read

Ysgol Maes Garmon pupils learn about holocaust Apr 01 2010

TWO students from Ysgol Maes Garmon have been learning more about the Holocaust.Read

Quiz at Deeside College raises funds for PAPYRUS Apr 01 2010

GENERAL knowledge helped staff at Deeside College boost funds for PAPYRUS.Read

Airbus UK apprentices undertake leadership qualifications Apr 01 2010

AIRBUS UK apprentices have been taking advantage of the green spaces and woodland areas at the Deeside College Northop Campus.Read

Deeside College students triumph at Welsh International Culinary Championships Apr 01 2010

DEESIDE College catering students returned from the Welsh International Culinary Championships with a haul of medals.Read

Buckley Mountain Lane Golf Committee prepares fundraiser for Hospice at Home care scheme Apr 01 2010

THE Mountain Lane Golf Committee is preparing for its seventh annual charity golf day at Padeswood Golf Club.Read

Footpath launched at former Mold railway line with funding from Bovril Apr 01 2010

MONTHS of hard work and campaigning have finally come to a head for a group of Flintshire rambling enthusiasts.Read

Hawarden Singers to hold fundraiser in aid of Crimebeat Apr 01 2010

A FLINTSHIRE choir is hoping to hit the right notes in aid of a crime-fighting organisation.Read

Deeside Community Hospital League of Friends holds annual lunch Apr 01 2010

DEESIDE Community Hospital League of Friends held its annual lunch at The Red Lion, Penyffordd, near Mold.Read

Choirs and musicians from all over the world will take part in this year’s Llangollen Eisteddfod Apr 01 2010

THIS year’s Llangollen Festival will once again attract singers and musicians from all over the world.Read

Ewloe friends to take on Three Peaks Challenge to raise awareness of prostate cancer Apr 01 2010

A GROUP of friends are determined to complete the arduous Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for the Everyman campaign.Read

Glyndwr University film project wins second award Apr 01 2010

A FILM project produced by Glyndwr University students to highlight a community crime beating partnership has won a second award.Read

Flintshire foster carers receive awards from Flintshire County Council Apr 01 2010

A GROUP of dedicated Flintshire foster carers has been honoured for their years of hard work with children.Read

Charitable men join drag walk in Wrexham to help Nightingale House Hospice Apr 01 2010

MORE than 120 male fundraisers donned colourful feather boas, wigs and dresses to take part in Nightingale House Hospice’s charitable first drag walk.Read

Royal Navy sailors Aaron Paterson and Declan Edwards honoured in passing-out parade Apr 01 2010

TWO teenage sailors have appeared on parade to celebrate the successful completion of their basic training.Read

Bryn Gwalia residents in Mold took part in a multicultural event at the Parkfields Community Centre Apr 01 2010

RESIDENTS from the Bryn Gwalia Estate in Mold gathered together to hold a multicultural event to celebrate the differences and similarities between the cultures represented in Flintshire.Read

Pupils of Ysgol Bryn Coch, Mold, are high achievers in range of activities Apr 01 2010

YOUNG achievers have hit success in a range of activities at their school.Read

Businesses along Wrexham Street, Mold, pulled together to host a charity fashion show for Papyrus Apr 01 2010

STUDENTS from schools across Flintshire got a chance to strut their stuff on the catwalk and raise money for charity at the same time.Read

Brynford Primary School holds Easter hat competition Apr 01 2010

CHILDREN at Brynford Primary School tried their hand at hat designing when the school held an Easter-themed competition.Read

Mold cadet Padraig Goggin in line for Duke of Westminster Award Apr 01 2010

A MOLD air cadet has taken part in a gruelling competition which could see him named winner of the Duke of Westminster Award 2010.Read

Brynford Junior Football Club win signed football for Welsh Football Trust online questionnaire participation Apr 01 2010

A JUNIOR football club has been handed a special prize signed by the Welsh squad after winning a competition aimed at improving club football in Wales.Read

Quartet to raise money for Sparks by cycling across Wales Apr 01 2010

A CHARITABLE quartet of cyclists are hoping to raise £10,000 in aid of a children’s charity.Read

Raffle at Asda, Queensferry, raises funds for British Heart Foundation Apr 01 2010

A RAFFLE for a hamper at Asda, Queensferry, raised £250 for the British Heart Foundation (BHF).Read

Ysgol Trelogan holds egg race Apr 01 2010

EASTER was celebrated at Ysgol Trelogan, near Holywell, with an egg- rolling competition.Read

North Clwyd Animal Rescue opens charity shop in Mold Apr 01 2010

AN ANIMAL rescue centre has opened a charity shop in Mold.Read

Family pay tribute to Mold dad Stuart Davies, who died in crash on A5 in Chirk Apr 01 2010

TRIBUTES have been paid to a ‘warm and witty’ father of one killed in a horrific three-vehicle crash.Read

Flintshire granted more than £90,000 from Welsh Assembly Government for repairs to older people’s home Apr 01 2010

FLINTSHIRE has been awarded £90,136 for the next financial year to carry out minor, but vital, adaptations to older people’s homes to allow them to be discharged from hospital more quickly.Read

Welsh history enthusiasts from Flintshire mark 765th anniversary of fall of Mold Castle Apr 01 2010

THREE Welsh history enthusiasts gathered to mark the 765th anniversary of the fall of Mold Castle.Read

Flintshire firm Dandy’s Topsoil launches cash-filled Easter egg hunt Apr 01 2010

FLINTSHIRE Dandy’s Topsoil is inviting people to an Easter egg hunt with a difference.Read

North Wales Police launches crackdown on motorists using phones while driving Apr 01 2010

NORTH Wales Police is launching a crackdown on motorists who use their mobile phones while driving.Read

North Flintshire inspector welcome sentence for Holywell man Apr 01 2010

nTHE police inspector for North Flintshire has said he hopes the sentence for David Hardaker sends a message that anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated.Read

Shotton Lane Social Club to be allowed to stay open until midnight Apr 01 2010

LICENSING chiefs have agreed to allow a Deeside club to stay open until midnight every night of the week.Read

North Wales teachers and ICT staff explore e-learning potential on course Apr 01 2010

STAFF members from Deeside College joined teachers and ICT staff from across North Wales for a three-day training event.Read

Public meeting over new village project in Alltami, near Mold Apr 01 2010

A PUBLIC meeting will take place next week to give rural residents the chance to shape a new project for their village.Read

Pupils of Ysgol y Waun, Gwernaffield, learn about internet safety and stranger danger Apr 01 2010

PUPILS of Ysgol y Waun, Gwernaffield, had a teacher with a difference this week.Read

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service called out as two Mold schools evacuated Apr 01 2010

MORE than 2,000 children had to evacuate two schools after reports of a fire in a lab.Read

Flintshire County Council chairman Cllr Colin Legg holds annual dinner Apr 01 2010

THE chairman of Flintshire County Council Cllr Colin Legg held his annual dinner at Deeside College.Read

Flintshire County Council to introduce pilot kerbside food waste collection service Apr 01 2010

FLINTSHIRE County Council will be introducing a pilot kerbside food waste collection service to about 20,000 properties in selected areas across the county.Read

North Flintshire inspector Dave Roome makes Easter appeal to parents Apr 01 2010

A POLICE inspector is appealing to parents to make sure their children are safe and don’t cause trouble during the Easter holiday.Read

Flintshire councillor Alison Halford’s cancer revelation Apr 01 2010

A COUNCILLOR accused of failing to attend a meeting with an Ombudsman inspector had just finished treatment for breast cancer, it emerged.Read

Labour claims Flintshire County Council is ‘in disarray’ after allegations of in-fighting Apr 01 2010

FLINTSHIRE’S opposition leader has claimed the council’s ruling coalition is in ‘complete disarray’ after a two-day inquiry into the conduct of an outspoken councillor.Read

Support shown for electronic training pet collar ban in Wales Apr 01 2010

SUPPORT has been given to a newly imposed ban on electronic training pet collars in Wales.Read

Volunteers in big spring clean at Northop Cricket Club Apr 01 2010

AN ARMY of volunteers descended on Northop Cricket Club during the weekend.Read

Flintshire football match abandoned after player has fit on pitch Apr 01 2010

AN AMATEUR football match was abandoned when a player swallowed his tongue and had a fit.Read

Driving test centre in Mold closes after five decades Apr 01 2010

FLINTSHIRE’S learner drivers will be inconvenienced and potentially out of pocket following the closure of the county’s only test centre.Read

Flint dad fined after abusive call to Child Support Agency Apr 01 2010

A DAD being chased by the Child Support Agency (CSA) for extra money got drunk, rang them up, and was abusive and offensive.Read

Operation Gingerbread to run in Flintshire during Easter holiday to protect schools Apr 01 2010

A CRACKDOWN on anti-social behaviour and criminal damage to school buildings will run in Flintshire, Wrexham, Denbighshire and Conwy throughout the Easter holiday.Read

Flintshire police issue warning after rise in burglaries Apr 01 2010

POLICE in Flintshire are warning residents to be on their guard after a rise in burglaries.Read

Mold councillor says the Gold Cape should stay in London where more people can see it Apr 01 2010

MOLD’S Gold Cape should not be brought to Mold permanently.Read

MP Peter Hain urges BBC Wales to bring political debates to North Wales ahead of General Election Apr 01 2010

WELSH secretary Peter Hain has urged BBC Wales to stage a key political debate in North Wales in the run-up to the General Election.Read

Cadbury donates Easter eggs to Nightingale House Hospice, Wrexham Apr 01 2010

PATIENTS at Nightingale House Hospice are in for some tasty treats this weekend.Read

Gwernymynydd Community Council opposes boundary plans Apr 01 2010

GWERNYMYNYDD Community Council has opposed plans to merge its ward with four other villages.Read

Hundreds of people attend Real Food Fete at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop Apr 01 2010

HUNDREDS of people enjoyed the spring weather at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop’s Real Food Fête on Saturday and Sunday.Read

Estyn inspectors praise Trelawnyd VA Primary School Apr 01 2010

TRELAWNYD Primary School has been praised in an Estyn report.Read

Disabled Connah’s Quay man forced to stand for four hours on Arriva Trains Wales service Apr 01 2010

“Seats were available on a first-come, first-served basis and customers were advised to travel at different times to avoid the crowds.Read

Sainsbury’s staff members in Flint keep active for Sport Relief Apr 01 2010

SUPERMARKET staff members kept themselves active while raising money for this year’s Sport Relief appeal.Read

Deeside schoolchildren enjoy new-look Connah’s Quay Library Apr 01 2010

SCHOOLCHILDREN have been enjoying the upgraded facilities at the newly renovated Connah’s Quay Library.Read

Sychdyn residents campaign for dog owners to clean up after their pets Apr 01 2010

VILLAGERS who are fed up with dog owners not cleaning up after their pets have launched a campaign to highlight the issue.Read

Decision over whether to extend Elfed Drive, Buckley, expected soon Apr 01 2010

A DECISION on the future of Elfed Drive, Buckley, could be made as soon as May, say councillors.Read

Flintshire police ask Buckley Town Council to support them in efforts to police Tivoli Nightclub Apr 01 2010

NORTH Wales Police has appealed to Buckley Town Council for its support over licensing concerns at the Tivoli Nightclub.Read

Meeting discusses concerns over safety of A494 in Gwernymynydd Apr 01 2010

RESIDENTS of a Flintshire village are demanding traffic measures be put in on a busy road before ‘something tragic happens’.Read

North Flintshire inspector warns of mephedrone dangers Apr 01 2010

A FLINTSHIRE police inspector has spoken out about the dangers of mephedrone, after officers seized what they believed to be the substance in a drugs raid.Read

North Wales Police say 48-year-old man missing from Rhyl could be in Mold Apr 01 2010

A MAN missing for more than a week could be in Mold, say police.Read

Horse riders in Sychdyn say inconsiderate drivers are making their rides dangerous Apr 01 2010

WORRIED horse riders say inconsiderate drivers are putting them and their horses at risk.Read

Pony found abandoned near Holywell Apr 01 2010

THE RSPCA is appealing for information after a pony mare was found dumped in Babell Lane, near Holywell.Read

Buckley man to be sentenced for Chester city centre rape Apr 01 2010

A TRAINEE chef who brutally raped a Chester woman will be sentenced today.Read

Mold’s Love Lane car boot sale cancelled for Easter Apr 01 2010

THE popular car boot sale held every Sunday at Love Lane Car Park, Mold will be cancelled on Sunday for Easter.Read

Elderly couple from Buckley criticise parking facilities in Mold after receiving fine Apr 01 2010

AN elderly couple who were fined nearly £100 for parking in a disabled bay they thought they were entitled to use, are demanding clearer information.Read

Halkyn residents angry after trees felled Apr 01 2010

TREES in a Flintshire village have been ‘butchered’, say residents.Read

Flintshire Disability Forum offers free exhibition to Saltney residents Apr 01 2010

SALTNEY residents are invited to a free one-day exhibition showcasing services available to them.Read

Deeside psychologist claims ‘playtime’ for workers boosts performance Apr 01 2010

EMPLOYERS who allow their staff ‘playtime’ boost performance by up to 39%, according to a Deeside psychologist.Read

Flintshire community groups to face youth centre rent hikes Apr 01 2010

PROPOSED hikes in charges to community groups who hire youth centres have been ratified.Read

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