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Local & Flintshire News for 6 May 2010

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Counting gets underway for Alyn and Deeside May 06 2010

All the candidates and their supporters have arrived at Flint leisure centre where the count is taking place for Alyn and Deeside.Read

LIBERAL Democrat candidate Paul Brighton has spoken of his respect for his Alyn and Deeside as the 2010 General Election trail draws to a close. May 06 2010

Mr Brighton, who also stood for election in the constituency in 2005, spoke to the Chronicle this evening as his month-long campaign enters its final hours.Read

Alyn and Deeside: UKIP aiming to overtake Plaid Cymru in General Election May 06 2010

THE UKIP candidate for Alyn and Deeside is desperate to pick up 5% of the votes cast in the constituency – so he can claim back his £500 deposit.Read

Community order for man who burgled elderly lady’s home in Treuddyn May 06 2010

A MAN who burgled the home of an elderly woman in the village where they both lived has escaped custody.Read

General Election race a tightly fought contest in Flintshire May 06 2010

VOTERS are heading to polling stations throughout Flintshire today to make their voices heard as one of the most hotly contested election races ever draws to a close.Read

Alyn and Deeside: Conservative candidate confident he can topple Labour May 06 2010

TORY candidate Will Gallagher has dismissed claims Alyn and Deeside is a safe Labour seat – and believes he has a ‘genuine’ chance of victory.Read

Delyn: UKIP candidate Andrew Haigh claims any result is a good result May 06 2010

UKIP candidate for Delyn Andrew Haigh claims the campaign has been about getting the party’s message across.Read

Delyn: Liberal Democrat candidate Bill Brereton claims it’s a three-horse race May 06 2010

DELYN’S Liberal Democrat candidate claims the election will be a three-horse race.Read

Delyn: Conservative candidate Antoinette Sandbach says area is ‘key indicator’ for General Election May 06 2010

CONSERVATIVE candidate for Delyn, Antoinette Sandbach, and her team have knocked on more than 8,000 doors during the election campaign and she is hoping her hard work pays off tonight.Read

Alyn and Deeside: Plaid Cymru aiming to beat BNP and UKIP in General Election May 06 2010

AN IMPROVED share of the votes and beating the BNP and UKIP would be a good result for Plaid Cymru in Alyn and Deeside, says candidate Maurice Jones.Read

Alyn and Deeside: BNP targeting improved numbers May 06 2010

THE far-right BNP’s Alyn and Deeside candidate, John Walker, is leading an entourage around the constituency today in a bid to persuade voters to back him.Read

Delyn: Labour candidate David Hanson faces ‘nerve-racking’ night May 06 2010

DELYN Labour candidate David Hanson has said he will be working hard to ensure people vote Labour today.Read

Alyn and Deeside: Labour candidate Mark Tami confident of winning seat May 06 2010

MARK Tami has told the Chronicle is he ‘quietly confident’ of being re-elected as MP for Alyn and Deeside – but he’s not taking anything for granted.Read

Polling stations open across Flintshire May 06 2010

RESIDENTS across Flintshire have begun casting their votes in today’s General Election.Read

Fire chief's warning after spate of arson attacks in Flintshire May 06 2010

‘MINDLESS’ arsonists put people’s lives at risks during the bank holiday as fire crews were called to a spate of arson attacks in the county.Read

Funeral to take place of Hawarden mum who died after bee sting May 06 2010

THE funeral of a Deeside mum who died from a bee sting will take place tomorrow.Read

Penyffordd resident Colin Hughes says he is tired of noise of traffic speeding past his home May 06 2010

A PENYFFORDD resident, tired of speeding traffic ruining his quality of life, has accused the community council and North Wales Police of not doing their jobs properly.Read

Family pay tribute to Flintshire schoolboy Jordan Evans May 06 2010

THE devastated family of a schoolboy killed in a car crash say his death has left a huge void in their lives.Read

Gordon Brown warns of Conservative danger in Flint visit May 06 2010

PRIME Minister Gordon Brown said it was ‘essential’ to alert Flintshire residents to the danger of a Conservative Government when he visited the county on Tuesday.Read

Flintshire residents can save money with fuel calculator, says Arriva Buses Wales May 06 2010

A TRAVEL company has come up with a new way to help people in Flintshire work out if they could save money on their journeys.Read

Flintshire County Council’s deputy leader Tony Sharps has been accused of hypocrisy over plans to install pedestrian crossings in the county May 06 2010

A NORTHOP man has accused Northop Hall councillor and deputy leader of the county council, Tony Sharps, of being a hypocrite.Read

Conservative leader David Cameron visits Holywell as part of General Election campaign May 06 2010

DAVID Cameron vowed to protect the most vulnerable people in Britain when he brought his General Election campaign to Flintshire.Read

Polling stations open across Flintshire May 06 2010

VOTERS will head to polling stations throughout Flintshire today to make their voices heard as one of the most hotly contested election races ever draws to a close.Read

Cyclists wanted for Flintshire cancer research fundraiser May 06 2010

ORGANISERS of a charity bike ride are on the lookout for Flintshire people to take part in the upcoming fundraiser.Read

St Richard Gwyn High School headteacher pays tribute to pupil May 06 2010

JORDAN Evans’s headteacher paid a warm tribute to a boy he described as ‘a pleasure to teach’.Read

Foreign Secretary David Miliband goes on Land Rover dune safari across Talacre Beach May 06 2010

LABOUR’S David Miliband, went on the Land Rover dune safari across Talacre beach on Monday.Read

Treuddyn residents could see the speed limit through their village reduced from 60mph to 40mph this Summer May 06 2010

A DECADE of campaigning by worried Treuddyn residents has moved a step closer to finally seeing the speed limit reduction they’ve been calling for.Read

Flintshire soliders from the 1st Battalion Royal Welsh return home to their UK base at Dale Barracks, Chester May 06 2010

BRAVE Flintshire soldiers returned home from Afghanistan on Monday.Read

North Wales AM Mark Isherwood highlights disability needs May 06 2010

A NORTH Wales AM highlighted the need for more choice for disabled people at a national conference.Read

Mold postman loses job after drink-driving May 06 2010

MOLD postman Clifford Glyn Jones did his rounds then went to the pub.Read

Deeside soldier return to Dale Barracks with Royal Welsh Guards May 06 2010

A DAD and his son share an emotional embrace as the Royal Welsh Guards return home from the Afghanistan front line.Read

Car crashes into lamppost in Buckley May 06 2010

A CAR crashed into a lamppost on a Buckley road on Sunday morning.Read

Ellesmere Port Welsh Fusilier Danny Hughes is welcomed home by baby Alfie born on Christmas Day and partner Jenny Chung May 06 2010

A FORMER Buckley soldier received a hero’s welcome from his new-born son, Alfie.Read

Shop owner appeals for new manager for Mold Carnival May 06 2010

A TOWN carnival is in danger of being cancelled.Read

Deeside College team battle elements to reach summit of Tarren Hendre May 06 2010

A GROUP of students following the ‘Engineering Pathways to Apprenticeships’ programme at Deeside College spent a gruelling week at The Outward Bound Trust’s Aberdovey Centre.Read

Glyndwr University lecturer and student go head to head in RHS Show Tatton Park garden challenge May 06 2010

A LECTURER will go head-to-head with a student at this year’s RHS Show Tatton Park.Read

Hawarden Castle gardens to open for charity on May 16 May 06 2010

HAWARDEN Castle gardens will be open on Sunday, May 16, from 1.30-5pm, by permission of Sir William and Lady Gladstone, with all proceeds going to the Clwyd Special Riding Centre.Read

Dee Road Infant School, Connah’s Quay, starts theatre project May 06 2010

YEAR 2 youngsters at Dee Road Infant School in Connah’s Quay had a fun-filled day when they kick-started a music, dance and drama project.Read

Mynydd Isa teenager Chris Willman to take on Edinburgh marathon May 06 2010

A TEENAGER from Mynydd Isa is taking on the Edinburgh Marathon later this month.Read

May Day duck race at Loggerheads, Flintshire, attracts hundreds of racers May 06 2010

HUNDREDS of people turned out to enjoy the May Day duck race at Loggerheads, hosted by Trinity Fammau Scout Group.Read

Glyndwr University students prepare for summer ball May 06 2010

FINAL year students on Glyndr University’s Media Communications course have been invading the campus library to promote this year’s summer ball.Read

Flintshire pupils record success in Mega Final chess tournament May 06 2010

TWO Flintshire pupils at Chester’s King’s School made the right moves to record success in a chess tournament.Read

Glow Beauty Salon, Mold, teams up with Wordybirdies to supply personalised poem for winner of Mother’s Day competition May 06 2010

A MOLD beauty salon helped one family celebrate Mother’s Day differently this year.Read

Drury woman Gemma Roberts completes London Marathon in memory of mum May 06 2010

A FIRST-TIME marathon runner is putting her feet up after completing the London race in four hours 33 minutes.Read

Former Kinnerton resident Gwendoline Roberts celebrates 100th birthday at retirement home May 06 2010

FORMER Kinnerton resident Gwendoline Roberts celebrated her 100th birthday at a retirement home.Read

Firstline Digital in Saltney hosts finish of cycle challenge fundraiser in aid of Help for Heroes May 06 2010

CHARITABLE staff members at a Flintshire firm used pedal power in aid of Help for Heroes.Read

Bistre Beavers given tour of Flint Lifeboat Station May 06 2010

BISTRE Beavers found out about working in a lifeboat crew when they were given a guided tour of the Flint station.Read

Mold-based cleaning giant Jeyes appoints new CEO May 06 2010

A HOUSEHOLD cleaning giant based in Flintshire has appointed a man with vast international experience as its new chief executive.Read

It’s all going on at Golftyn Primary School, Connah’s Quay May 06 2010

CHILDREN at Golftyn Primary School in Connah’s Quay have been busy showing off their talents in recent weeks.Read

German journalist lends a hand at Nightingale House Hospice, Wrexham May 06 2010

NIGHTINGALE House Hospice has had the company of a German woman on work placement in its income generation department.Read

The line-up for the July’s Llangollen Fringe Festival has been announced May 06 2010

THE line-up for the LlangollenFringe Festival has been announced.Read

Ambitious plans by Tourism Partnership North Wales to attract thrill-seekers to Flintshire May 06 2010

AMBITIOUS plans have been unveiled to attract thrill-seekers to Flintshire as part of a campaign to turn North Wales into the adventure capital of the world.Read

Marie Curie Cancer Charity is looking for volunteers to take part in a fundraising climb up Snowdon May 06 2010

CANCER charity Marie Curie is looking for volunteers to climb Snowdon.Read

Rhydymwyn Kids Club being launched this month May 06 2010

RHYDYMWYN children are being invited to join a new kids club in the village.Read

More than 2,000 people attend community picnic organised by Cittaslow Mold May 06 2010

CROWDS enjoyed Mold’s first community picnic on Sunday as the historic Bailey Hill was transformed into a mini music and dance festival.Read

Pen-y-ffordd Area Community Association digs in to start community garden project May 06 2010

VOLUNTEERS are digging deep to create a community garden.Read

Deeside College hosts Flintshire Festival of Youth Sport May 06 2010

Wet weather failed to dampen the spirits of 1,700 youngsters at the biggest ever Flintshire Festival of Youth Sport.Read

Summer walks to take place around Holywell May 06 2010

WALKERS will have the chance to explore the countryside around Holywell in a series of summer walks.Read

St John Ambulance Wales to hold first-aid taster day in Queensferry May 06 2010

A TASTER day will be held in Deeside this weekend for anyone interested in becoming a member of St John Ambulance.Read

Barnardo’s Cymru project seeking Flintshire families May 06 2010

A PROJECT which aims to strengthen family communication in Flintshire and support young people entering their teenage years is seeking applicants.Read

Vision for Mission couple Margaret and Lawrence Jones of Buckley are looking for support for their next trip to India May 06 2010

DEDICATED fundraisers Lawrence and Margaret Jones, of Buckley, are on a mission to raise thousands of pounds for their next charitable trip to India.Read

Flintshire flier Joel Morris frustrated after time was called on the Oulton Park round of the National Superstock 600 series May 06 2010

TIME restrictions ended Flintshire flier Joel Morris' hopes of a strong finish in the third round of the National Superstock 600 Championship at Oulton Park.Read

The design for a new skate park in Mold, Flintshire, has been completed May 06 2010

DESIGNS for a new skate park in Mold have been completed and now only need planning permission before building can go ahead.Read

New application to build on former landfill site off Alltami Road expected from Belmont Property LTD May 06 2010

A CONTROVERSIAL planning application to build on a former rubbish tip is expected to be put forward again.Read

Tributes to Sealand Primary School headteacher Gareth Lewis May 06 2010

TRIBUTES have been paid to a headteacher who died this week.Read

Teams unite to clear up stretch of Dee Estuary May 06 2010

FOUR community, conservation and recreation groups gave ‘their’ patch of the Dee Estuary a once-over, clearing tons of flytipped waste, marine litter and old boats.Read

Sketching excursion to Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Beauty May 06 2010

RESIDENTS and visitors to the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty this month are invited to join artist Bill Kneale and county archaeologist Fiona Gale on a walk to Moel Fenlli hillfort for a sketching excursion.Read

Deeside College students pull together for charity May 06 2010

ENERGETIC students from Deeside College embarked on charity challenge with a difference.Read

Helicopter makes flying visit to Ysgol Bryn Deva, Connah’s Quay May 06 2010

YOUNGSTERS were flying high after a state-of-the-art helicopter made a visit to the school.Read

St John the Baptist Primary School pupils have taken part in a cycling proficiency scheme run by Flintshire County Council May 06 2010

CHILDREN will be safer on their bikes in Penmynydd thanks to a cycling proficiency scheme held at their school.Read

Bryn Coch nursery pupils marched around their Mold school in aid of the Meningitis Trust May 06 2010

NURSERY children at Ysgol Bryn Coch, Mold, took part in a sponsored toddle waddle for the Meningitis Trust.Read

Future Farmers of Wales chairman speaks out on overlap inspections May 06 2010

RATIONALISING red tape and over regulation is a priority for Future Farmers of Wales chairman Rhys Lougher.Read

Brynford Primary School team finishes runner-up in Flint football tournament May 06 2010

A FANTASTIC five did Brynford Primary School proud when they finished runner-up in a regional tournament.Read

Pupils of St Richard Gwyn Catholic High School volunteer at Flint Town United May 06 2010

STUDENTS from St Richard Gwyn Catholic High School in Flint are working toward their Duke of Edinburgh Awards by volunteering at the town football club.Read

Deeside College holds health awareness days May 06 2010

TASTY treats and exercise tips were served up to staff and students at Deeside College’s Northop and Connah’s Quay campuses.Read

Penyffordd Junior School pupils perform well in competitions May 06 2010

PUPILS of Penyffordd Junior School have reason to smile after performing well in competitions.Read

Flintshire grandson of JRR Tolkien stars in film Pimp May 06 2010

THE grandson of JRR Tolkien is in the frame in his latest project.Read

Missed appointments cost NHS in North Wales £5m last year May 06 2010

PATIENTS who failed to turn up to appointments cost the NHS in North Wales £5m in a year.Read

Nightingale House Hospice prepares for fourth Ladies Midnight Walk May 06 2010

NIGHTINGALE House Hospice is inviting people to share their reasons for signing up to the fourth Ladies’ Midnight Walk.Read

Flintshire County Council running offers during Compost Awareness Week May 06 2010

FLINTSHIRE County Council is running a ‘buy one get one free’ offer on our bagged soil conditioner during Compost Awareness Week (May 3-9).Read

Delyn will be ‘key battleground’ claims Peter Hain, Secretary of State for Wales May 06 2010

THE party which wins the General Election in Delyn will take control of Parliament, according to the Secretary of State for Wales.Read

Flintshire County Council has received £200,000 towards a grant alleviation scheme May 06 2010

RESIDENTS whose homes have been blighted by flooding can finally breathe a sign of relief.Read

Hawarden High School hosts parliamentary candidates for Alyn and Deeside May 06 2010

A HIGH school hosted four Deeside candidates and held a mock election – and the pupils picked a clear winner.Read

Drury Primary School pupils have been getting involved with the election by creating their own parties May 06 2010

DRURY Primary School pupils got a taste of election fever by holding their own poll.Read

Apprentice electrician caught drink-driving in Mold May 06 2010

AN ELECTRICIAN was on an errand of mercy to console his partner when he was caught drink driving, a court heard.Read

Ysgol Owen Jones pupils visit Northop Nurseries at Deeside College May 06 2010

SCHOOLCHILDREN from Ysgol Owen Jones in Northop have travelled the short distance to their local plant nursery to carry out some interesting activities.Read

Flintshire County Council apprentices congratulated at awards ceremony May 06 2010

FLINTSHIRE County Council employees who have successfully completed or are working toward their apprenticeships were congratulated at an awards ceremony at Clwyd Theatr Cymru.Read

Parkinson’s UK Chester branch members provide £2,000 cheque for Saltney’s MS Support Centre May 06 2010

MEMBERS of the Chester branch of Parkinson’s UK have given grand levels of support to a Saltney centre.Read

Mynydd Isa actor, five, to star in Mr Stanley’s Magic Lantern and The Heart of Darkness May 06 2010

A BUDDING actor is starting his career at a young age.Read

North Wales branch of Myasthenia Gravis Association lines up walks May 06 2010

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

Gwenymynydd prepares for festival May 06 2010

GWERYMYNYDD Festival is to take place this Sunday.Read

Gwyl Cadi Ha festival in Holywell and Caerwys draws crowds May 06 2010

A traditional Flintshire dance festival attracted crowds at the weekend.Read

Ewloe man jailed for attempted robbery at Blackburn takeaway May 06 2010

A EWLOE man, who tried to rob a Blackburn takeaway while brandishing an imitation firearm, has been jailed for five years four months.Read

Holywell Golf Club to stage fundraiser for Mold branch of British Heart Foundation May 06 2010

A CHARITY is holding a fundraising golf competition to mark its 25th birthday – and organisers are on the lookout for teams to take part.Read

Castell Alun High School, Hope, to host Flintshire heritage talk on Victoria Cross heroes May 06 2010

CASTELL Alun High School in Hope will host the next Flintshire Heritage Lectures event on Tuesday at 7pm.Read

Pupils of Venerable Edward Morgan School, Shotton, have been learning about election process May 06 2010

CHILDREN at Venerable Edward Morgan Primary School in Shotton have been making sure they don’t feel left out of the election.Read

North Wales AM Mark Isherwood questions funding cuts affecting Flintshire schools May 06 2010

THE Welsh education minister has been questioned over funding cuts affecting small schools in Flintshire.Read

Holywell High School students get university offers early May 06 2010

YEAR 11 pupils at Holywell High School have already received offers of university places – thanks to a scheme run in conjunction with Bangor University.Read

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