17 June 2010 - Local Flintshire news, Flintshire, Mold, Flint, Deeside

Mum of Danny Evans speaks out after teenager admits causing death by careless driving Jun 17 2010

THE mum of a teenage athlete killed in a road smash has said whatever sentence the driver responsible for his death gets ‘will not be long enough’.Read

Tributes paid to Ffynnongroyw landlord killed in crash on A548 in Mostyn Jun 17 2010

A MUCH-LOVED pub landlord has been killed in a crash on the A548 coast road.Read

Funeral of Jordan Evans, who died in A55 crash, to take place Jun 17 2010

THE funeral of an 11-year-old boy killed in a crash on the A55 will take place on Tuesday.Read

Flintshire County Council could face split after Independent leader is ousted Jun 17 2010

A BREAKAWAY band of disillusioned members will aim to overthrow the leader of Flintshire County Council.Read

IPCC reports says North Wales Police failed to properly risk assess Connah’s Quay murder victim Karen McGraw Jun 17 2010

NORTH Wales Police (NWP) failed on a number of occasions to deal with the increasing risks to a Deeside woman, who was stabbed to death by her former partner, according to a report this week.Read

Connah’s Quay man, 21, jailed for having sex with 14-year-old Jun 17 2010

A 21-YEAR-OLD from Deeside who says he cannot recall having sex with a teenage girl in a wood has been jailed.Read

Pupils of Ysgol Bryn Coch, Mold, celebrate winning swiming gala Jun 17 2010

YSGOL Bryn Coch, Mold, is celebrating after its swimming team came top at a recent gala.Read

Taliesin Primary School pupils take part in Brake’s Giant Walking Bus Jun 17 2010

YOUNGSTERS at a Shotton school have put their best foot forward in a national record attempt to create the biggest ‘walking bus’.Read

Science and health experts gather in Mold to begin Public Health Wales investigation into health concerns surrounding Hanson Cement in Padeswood Jun 17 2010

EXPERTS have begun an investigation into public fears of a possible link between health issues and the Hanson cement works.Read

Repairs start to Whitford trout farm hit by landslide Jun 17 2010

WORK started this week on repairing a trout farm which was ruined when a burst water pipe caused a landslide.Read

Decision on new Saltney homes delayed Jun 17 2010

COUNCILLORS have delayed making a decision on a planning application for 58 two-storey homes in Saltney.Read

Flintshire residents urged to ignore scam emails Jun 17 2010

FLINTSHIRE Neighbourhood Watch is reminding residents to ignore ‘too good to be true’ emails.Read

Holywell nurse struck off for hitting patients in Shotton Jun 17 2010

A NURSE who was jailed for punching two elderly patients at a Deeside care home has been struck off.Read

Connah’s Quay councillors call for safety measures outside school Jun 17 2010

WORRIED councillors have raised new concerns over the safety of children at a Connah’s Quay school.Read

Cornist Park Primary School receives outstanding Estyn report Jun 17 2010

A FLINT primary school is celebrating an outstanding Estyn inspection.Read

Concerns about doors in Flint pensioners’ Castle Heights flats Jun 17 2010

NEW doors being installed in pensioners’ flats are causing a hazard, according to a relative of one of the residents.Read

Flint money-lending trio sentenced Jun 17 2010

A FLINT woman ran an illegal money lending operation for 10 years – taking Post Office benefits cards as security.Read

DVD describing the history of Buckley potteries now available from Buckley Society Jun 17 2010

LOCAL history enthusiasts have created a DVD entitled Working Life in a Buckley Pottery.Read

Airbus and Aerotech Design Consultants sign up to lease units at Hawarden Business Park Jun 17 2010

TWO new lettings have been made on Hawarden Business Park.Read

Channel 4’s The Home Show expert George Clarke celebrates HomeSense launch Jun 17 2010

A HOMES expert helped celebrate a new home and gardenware store’s launch.Read

Connah’s Quay pensioner left out of pocket after Shotton shop closes Jun 17 2010

A DISABLED woman is furious after she paid to have trousers altered – then the shop closed down.Read

Connah’s Quay Festival at Wepre Park this weekend Jun 17 2010

THE seventh annual Connah’s Quay Festival takes place at Wepre Park this weekend.Read

Bagillt emphysema sufferer completes Race for Life Jun 17 2010

A GRANDMOTHER who did not expect to live to see her 50th birthday has completed a three-mile sponsored walk – at the age of 52.Read

Flintshire County Council launches digital TV channel Jun 17 2010

LICENCE payers with a Sky box can now access Flintshire County Council services through their television sets.Read

Flintshire Neighbourhood Watch is reminding residents to be wary of bogus and cold-callers Jun 17 2010

FLINTSHIRE residents are being reminded not to allow cold-callers into their homes.Read

Inaugural Llanfynydd beer festival to be held in Cross Keys pub Jun 17 2010

A VILLAGE is getting ready to host its inaugural beer festival.Read

Flintshire Disability Forum is holding its AGM on June 30 Jun 17 2010

Trustee appeal from forumRead

Holywell sniffer dog firm Wagtails shortlisted for award Jun 17 2010

A LEADING firm of sniffer dog specialists from Holywell are enjoying the sweet smell of success – they’re in the running for a prestigious award.Read

Connah’s Quay pensioner stranded after bus pass row Jun 17 2010

A PENSIONER says he was left stranded after a row with the council over an out-of-date bus pass.Read

Deeside Community Hospital to hold summer fair Jun 17 2010

DEESIDE Community Hospital League of Friends is holding a summer fair on Saturday, June 26, at the hospital in Plough Lane from 2pm.Read

Hanson cement is holding open day and barbecue at its Padeswood site next month Jun 17 2010

HANSON Cement is staging an open day and barbecue at its Padeswood site on Saturday, July 31 in aid of two charities.Read

Emergency awareness event held in Talacre Jun 17 2010

THE emergency services demonstrated the work they do at an event at a Flintshire educational centre.Read

Delyn MP David Hanson and AM Sandy Mewies to hold advice surgery Jun 17 2010

DELYN MP David Hanson and AM Sandy Mewies will be holding an advice surgery tomorrow (Friday) at New Brighton Community Centre, Moel Fammau Road, from 5-6pm. No appointment is needed.Read

Connah’s Quay Community Garden given a boost with fruit trees donated by Rotary Club of Deeside Jun 17 2010

CONNAH’S Quay Community Garden is looking better than ever thanks to a donation of 13 fruit trees.Read

Shotton man given custodial sentence for growing cannabis in cupboard Jun 17 2010

A 20-YEAR-OLD found to be growing seven cannabis plants under a light in a kitchen cupboard has been sent behind bars.Read

Man in custody after sexually touching two women at Flint pub Jun 17 2010

A MAN convicted of sexually touching two women has been remanded in custody and sent to the crown court for sentence.Read

Older Flintshire residents receive advice on how to recognise doorstep crime Jun 17 2010

MEMBERS of Flintshire’s 50+ Forum have been getting lessons in doorstep safety.Read

New food directory for Flintshire and Denbishire to be launched Jun 17 2010

FOODIES keen to get their teeth into the plentiful produce of North East Wales have a new ‘bible’ to consult.Read

Flintshire town to host military vehicle show Jun 17 2010

MIGHTY machines from around the world will converge on Caerwys this weekend for a show of military strength.Read

Staff at Macmillan Shooting Star Centre in Wrexham honoured in Welsh Language in Healthcare Awards Jun 17 2010

STAFF members at the Macmillan Shooting Star centre have received two awards for their commitment to using the Welsh language on a day-to-day basis.Read

Buckley councillors criticise county council for not applying for funding to revamp town’s library Jun 17 2010

BUCKLEY library has missed out on vital refurbishment funding, say critics.Read

Mancot residents have been raising money in memory of Jordan Evans Jun 17 2010

PUB goers in Mancot have shown their support to Karen Evans and her family by fundraising in memory of her son Jordan, who tragically died in April.Read

Sealand business hopes for Deeside expansion Jun 17 2010

A GROWING family firm is looking to create a dozen jobs after getting the go-ahead to expand to new premises in Deeside.Read

Piglets proving a popular attraction at Swan’s Farm Shop in Flintshire Jun 17 2010

MOST wives might expect some perfume or a pamper day at a spa on their birthdays.Read

Mold Carnival ‘will be revived next year’ Jun 17 2010

SUPPORTERS of the popular Mold Carnival say they are determined to revive the event next year.Read

Flint lifeboat crew called out in false alarm Jun 17 2010

FLINT lifeboat crew was called out to rescue people stranded on a sandbank – but the report turned out to be a false alarm.Read

Crimewatch appeal for Deeside hijack is a success Jun 17 2010

A TV appeal to track down hijackers who stole a lorry full of England football shirts had an excellent response, according to North Wales Police.Read

Mold soldier among those at ceremony to welcome back Royal Welsh from Afghanistan Jun 17 2010

AMONG the soldiers attending the special ceremony at Chester Racecourse was Fusilier Jay Carless.Read

John Summers High School pupils on expedition for Duke of Edinburgh award Jun 17 2010

ADVENTUROUS pupils have been working toward their bronze Duke of Edinburgh award.Read

Brynford Primary School holds mock wedding Jun 17 2010

WEDDING bells rang at Brynford Primary School when a mock wedding was held for the pupils.Read

Hawarden High School student wins Airbus quiz Jun 17 2010

A HAWARDEN High School student has won a prize for imaginative answers.Read

Shirley School of Dancing in Ewloe prepares for annual show Jun 17 2010

MEMBERS of The Shirley School of Dancing are busy preparing for their annual show.Read

Win tickets to RHS Show Tatton Park and afternoon tea courtesy of Fortnum & Mason Jun 17 2010

LUCKY readers have the chance to enjoy fine dining at this year’s RHS Show Tatton Park.Read

Flintshire residents say they are angry at opening time confusion at Rhydymwyn Valley Nature Reserve near Mold Jun 17 2010

TAXPAYERS who have funded £1.5m worth of investment at a Flintshire beauty spot are unable to visit the site, it has been claimed.Read

North Wales AM Mark Isherwood backs microchip campaign Jun 17 2010

NORTH Wales AM Mark Isherwood is encouraging pet owners to have their animals microchipped.Read

New cemetery for Connah’s Quay to open Jun 17 2010

A NEW cemetery for Connah’s Quay will open on Monday.Read

Students at Brynford Primary School grow vegetables Jun 17 2010

CHILDREN at Brynford Primary School will be selling homegrown produce.Read

Man given community order after assault outside Buckley Working Men’s Club Jun 17 2010

A MAN was kicked in the head during an assault outside the Buckley Working Men’s Club.Read

Mold store Rock Bottom needs Chronicle readers to model for website Jun 17 2010

ASPIRING models have the chance to appear on the website for a local chain of fashion outlets.Read

North Wales Police praised for commitment to Welsh language Jun 17 2010

NORTH Wales Police has been praised for its commitment to the Welsh language.Read

Mold 122-home development gets the green light Jun 17 2010

PLANS to build 122 new homes in Mold have been given the go-ahead despite strong opposition.Read

Flintshire County Council working to tackle fly-tipping in Sealand Jun 17 2010

A SEALAND councillor says the council is doing everything it can to combat fly-tipping.Read

Flint man still in critical condition after attack Jun 17 2010

A FLINT man attacked in the street is still fighting for his life in hospital.Read

Delyn AM Sandy Mewies chairs committee on sporting events Jun 17 2010

MORE should be done to make the most of sporting events in Wales, according to a committee led by Delyn AM Sandy Mewies.Read

Saltney Ferry Scout and Guide group’s new headquarters bid gains support Jun 17 2010

SALTNEY Ferry Scout and Guide group has unveiled outline plans to build a new headquarters.Read

AM Eleanor Burnham wants more urgent action to be taken to protect victims of sex trafficking in North Wales Jun 17 2010

NORTH Wales AM Eleanor Burnham has called on the Social Justice Minister, Carl Sargeant, to outline firm plans for the promised prostitution and female trafficking project in North Wales.Read

Gwernymynydd tea party raises cash for Breast Cancer Reserach UK Jun 17 2010

THERE was a big turnout for the tea party held in aid of Breast Cancer Research at Gwernymynydd Village Centre on Sunday.Read

Alyn and Deeside AM backs Welsh Assembly green homes plan Jun 17 2010

CARL Sargeant has welcomed new guidance for planning authorities and developers to deliver ‘greener’ buildings.Read

North East Wales Wildlife to hold wildflower course Jun 17 2010

NORTH East Wales Wildlife is holding a wildflower course at Rhydymwyn Valley Nature Reserve on Monday, June 21.Read

Nightingale House Hospice plea for ladies to join Midnight Walk Jun 17 2010

TIME is running out to register for this month’s Ladies Midnight Walk in aid of Nightingale House Hospice.Read

Karate kids from Shotton show off their moves Jun 17 2010

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Pupils of Bryn Coch Primary School, Ysgol Parc y Llan and Ysgol Gynradd Trelogan win at the Urdd Eisteddfod Jun 17 2010

FLINTSHIRE pupils are celebrating success at the National Urdd Eisteddfod.Read

Deeside College Heating and Ventilation students secure apprenticeships with Bushmede Ltd Jun 17 2010

DEESIDE College students are looking forward to a successful career after securing apprenticeships as part of a unique partnership.Read

Glyndwr University’s BSc (Hons) Psychology has been fully accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) Jun 17 2010

STAFF and students are celebrating after a national stamp of approval was placed on one of the newest university degree courses.Read

Deeside College Adult Learners win awards at Niace Dysgu Cymru Inspire Awards 2010 Jun 17 2010

DEESIDE College adult learners are celebrating after being recognised with awards at the Niace Dysgu Cymru Inspire Awards 2010.Read

Clwyd Young Farmers compete in Black Welsh Mountain Sheep Judging Competition Jun 17 2010

MORE than 50 members of Clwyd YFC took part in the Black Welsh Mountain Sheep Judging Competition.Read

Shotton school ‘should be kept for the community’ Jun 17 2010

TOWN councillors want a derelict school building to be retained for community use.Read

Volunteers help tackle Himalayan balsam on River Alyn Jun 17 2010

VOLUNTEERS have been helping to rid the river Alyn of a non-native, invasive species – the Himalayan balsam.Read

Midlist Farm, Halkyn, opens its gates for Open Farm Sunday Jun 17 2010

HUNDREDS of people attended a fundraising event at Midlist Farm, Halkyn, on Sunday.Read

Flintshire County Council to launch third Cycle to Work scheme Jun 17 2010

FLINTSHIRE County Council’s third Cycle to Work scheme will be launched on Monday to promote healthier journeys to work and reduce pollution and congestion.Read

Caerwys Agricultural Show draws crowds Jun 17 2010

THE 32nd annual Caerwys Agricultural Show drew in the crowds on Saturday.Read

Crowds turn out to see Queen welcome home soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh at Chester Racecourse Jun 17 2010

CROWDS turned out to see the Queen welcome Welsh soldiers back from a tour of duty in Afghanistan.Read

Wrexham-based First Choice franchise to expand into Connah’s Quay Jun 17 2010

A NORTH Wales travel firm is looking forward to expanding into Flintshire, with the launch of a Connah’s Quay branch later this year, which is expected to create six jobs.Read

Driver sustains serious injuries in crash on A541 near Mold Jun 17 2010

A MAN was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash on the A541 near Mold.Read

Funeral of Lance Corporal Alan Cochran to be held in Ysceifiog Jun 17 2010

THE body of a Flintshire soldier killed in Afghanistan has been flown home to the UK.Read

Flintshire County Council to scrap mobile office service Jun 17 2010

FLINTSHIRE County Council’s mobile office service, which helped more than 11,500 residents since 2003, will be scrapped at the end of the month.Read

AM Eleanor Burnham has lent her support to Flintshire’s carers during Carers Week Jun 17 2010

NORTH Wales AM Eleanor Burnham has given her support for Carers Week 2010.Read

Chester police took 42 minutes to respond to incident which led to Connah’s Quay man’s death Jun 17 2010

POLICE conducting a murder inquiry have admitted it took 42 minutes to respond to a city centre fracas which is believed to have led to the victim’s death.Read

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