14 October 2010 - Local Flintshire news, Flintshire, Mold, Flint, Deeside

Calls for Flintshire County Council leader to step down Oct 14 2010

THE leader of Flintshire County Council is facing calls to step down before he is forced out – after councillors formed a new political group.Read

Connah’s Quay chef Luke Thomas to star at Llangollen Food and Drink Festival Oct 14 2010

A BUDDING young chef will be sharing the secrets of Britain’s best-known chefs this weekend.Read

Party to be held in memory of Shotton teenager Jade Kendrick Oct 14 2010

THE family of a girl who died on Christmas Day aged 19 will be marking her 25th birthday by raising money for disabled children.Read

Tata Steel axes 180 jobs at Shotton site Oct 14 2010

WORKERS at a major Flintshire factory have been dealt a massive blow as Tata Steel announced it will axe 180 jobs.Read

Rapist from Buckley jailed for 10 years Oct 14 2010

A FATHER from Flintshire who raped and brutally beat a vulnerable woman in Chester city centre was jailed for 10 years.Read

Saltney residents urged to keep vehicles safe and secure Oct 14 2010

SALTNEY residents are reminded to be wary of vehicle crime.Read

Caerwys truck stop decision deferred Oct 14 2010

A DECISION on a controversial planning application to build a truck stop for 20 lorries in Caerwys has been deferred.Read

Mold town council try to ease school traffic congestion Oct 14 2010

MOLD councillors say they are determined to try and do something about traffic problems around the town’s schools.Read

North East Wales Search And Rescue appeal for fundraisers to support charity Oct 14 2010

NORTH East Wales Search and Rescue (NEWSAR) is on the look out for fundraisers to join a new supporters group.Read

Pedestrian crossing to be installed outside White Lion Pub, Buckley Oct 14 2010

BUCKLEY residents’ two-year fight to get a pedestrian crossing on Mold Road has finally come to an end.Read

David Hanson MP visits art exhibition at Flint library Oct 14 2010

DAVID Hanson, MP for Delyn, has been to Flint library to view an art exhibition which is currently on show.Read

Connah’s Quay mum continues ‘fight for justice’ for crash victim Danny Evans Oct 14 2010

THE heartbroken mum of a teenage high jumper killed in a car crash has vowed never to stop fighting for ‘justice’ for her son.Read

Flintshire residents urged to support Operation Christmas Child Oct 14 2010

OPERATION Christmas Child’s regional director Ian Taylor has called on Flintshire residents to help orphans and vulnerable children this Christmas.Read

Pantymwyn and Gwernaffield residents prepare for scarecrow festival Oct 14 2010

VILLAGERS in Pantymwyn and Gwernaffield are preparing for a scarecrow festival later next week.Read

Passivhaus Ltd boosts Deeside Rotary Club’s focus on the crocus project Oct 14 2010

DEESIDE Rotary Club’s bulb-planting project to help eradicate child polio has received a boost from a North Wales business.Read

Police inspector backs calls for speed restrictions on Flint road Oct 14 2010

A TOWN council campaigning for speed restrictions on a busy road has gained the support of the area’s police inspector.Read

Planning permission for phone mast in Shotton refused Oct 14 2010

RETROSPECTIVE planning permission for a mock telegraph pole described as an ‘unsightly totem pole’ by residents, has been refused.Read

Flintshire grit supplies plentiful ahead of winter weather Oct 14 2010

FLINTSHIRE is preparing itself for any repeat of the harsh weather which hit the county last winter.Read

Delyn MP David Hanson given role in Shadow Treasury Oct 14 2010

DELYN MP David Hanson has been given a role in the Shadow Treasury.Read

Pupils of Argoed High School, Mynydd Isa, meet Chester Zoo safari ranger Oct 14 2010

ARGOED High School pupils were visited by a Chester Zoo safari ranger.Read

Warning to travellers using Manchester Airport about weekend closure of M56 Oct 14 2010

TRAVELLERS using Manchester Airport are being warned to allow more time for their journeys during the next two weekends as the M56 will be closed in both directions.Read

Warwick Chemicals workers show support for colleague Oct 14 2010

WORKERS at a Mostyn chemical company are getting on their bikes in support of a colleague who has leukaemia.Read

Parents and carers in Flintshire urged to apply for help from Child Trust Fund Cymru Oct 14 2010

PARENTS and carers in Flintshire are being urged to take up the financial assistance offered through the Child Trust Fund Cymru.Read

Free parking introduced at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Oct 14 2010

PATIENTS and visitors to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd will now be able to park for free.Read

Penarlag CP School to host pre-Christmas shopping evening Oct 14 2010

PENARLAG Community Primary School will be hosting a pre-Christmas ladies’ shopping evening on Tuesday.Read

North Wales Police authority looks for independent custody visitor for Flintshire Oct 14 2010

A SEARCH has been launched in Flintshire to find volunteers to act as custody watchdogs.Read

Date set for Holywell Christmas lights switch-on Oct 14 2010

THE date has been set for the Christmas lights switch-on in Holywell.Read

Author Annette Lawrence to sign copies of latest book at Broughton Shopping Park Oct 14 2010

AN AUTHOR will be paying a visit to Broughton Shopping Park at the weekend to sign copies of her latest book.Read

North Wales Police operations launched for Saltney Oct 14 2010

TWO new operations have been launched to combat low-level crime in Saltney.Read

Youngsters from Sealand CP School enjoy a fruitful harvest festival Oct 14 2010

GENEROUS Sealand CP School pupils have been busy collecting food as part of their harvest festival celebrations.Read

Deeside ice rink to host Welsh IJS skating championships Oct 14 2010

ICE rink users at Deeside Leisure Centre are being warned of changes to the opening times.Read

John Summers High School pupils transform Queensferry underpass Oct 14 2010

ARTISTIC students from John Summers High School spent a week redesigning and painting the public underpass in Queensferry.Read

Hawarden students raise money for hospice Oct 14 2010

HAWARDEN High School students have been busy baking for charity.Read

Coronation Street star Ian Puleston-Davies visits Hospice of the Good Shepherd Oct 14 2010

CORONATION Street and Waterloo Road actor Ian Puleston-Davies delighted patients and staff at the Hospice of the Good Shepherd when he visited them in Backford.Read

Young Enterprise team from Argoed High School enjoys success Oct 14 2010

ARGOED High School’s Young Enterprise team is celebrating its latest success story.Read

Delyn AM Sandy Mewies goes back to school Oct 14 2010

CHILDREN at Ysgol Perth y Terfyn in Holywell had a visit from AM Sandy Mewies.Read

Daleside Garden Centre, Hawarden, to hold Christmas extravaganza Oct 14 2010

HAWARDEN’S Daleside Garden centre will be getting into the festive spirit this evening (Thursday) as it holds its Christmas extravaganza.Read

Ysgol Maes Garmon pupils enjoy space fun day Oct 14 2010

PUPILS of Mold’s Ysgol Maes Garmon enjoyed a space station day..Read

St Mary’s RC Primary School, Flint, opens adventure playground Oct 14 2010

A NEW adventure playground is causing excitement among pupils of St Mary’s RC Primary in Flint.Read

Flintshire Team Colomendy members get on their bikes to raise thousands for Royal British Legion Oct 14 2010

FUNDRAISERS have used pedal power to raise thousands of pounds in a 280-mile cross-country cycling challenge.Read

Caravan storage at The Owl industrial estate, Sealand, refused permission Oct 14 2010

RESIDENTS of Sealand’s Manor Road are relieved after a retrospective planning application for caravan storage on ‘The Owl’ estate was turned down.Read

Bulbs to brighten up Bagillt school Oct 14 2010

A BAGILLT school is to be brightened up with hundreds of daffodils.Read

Education Minister Leighton Andrews opens learning centre at Northop College Oct 14 2010

WALES’S Minister for Children, Education and Lifelong Learning has officially opened a £3m learning centre in Northop.Read

Aviation Without Borders charity hosts Smiling Wings fun day at Hawarden Airport Oct 14 2010

CHILDREN enjoyed the chance to hit the heights when Hawarden Airport played host to a Smiling Wings fun day.Read

Swan’s Farm Shop is selling free-range pork in Treuddyn Oct 14 2010

A TREUDDYN farm shop has added free-range pork to the list of goodies it has available for sale.Read

NEWWildlife to hold Autumn Celebration Day at Rhydymwyn Valley Nature Reserve Oct 14 2010

NEWWildlife is holding a free Autumn Celebration Day on Saturday at Rhydymwyn Valley Nature Reserve.Read

Mold policeman wins environmental award Oct 14 2010

A MOLD police sergeant has scooped the runner up prize in the World Wildlife Fund UK National Wildlife Enforcer of the Year awards.Read

Charity bike ride in Gronant raises thousands of pounds Oct 14 2010

A CHARITY bike ride raised £14,000 for cancer charities.Read

Asda in Queensferry donates to Wrexham Maelor Hospital’s Shooting Star Cancer Appeal Oct 14 2010

A SUPERMARKET has been doing its bit to support a worthy cause.Read

Air cadets win Queen Victoria Cup in Crogen Cadet Challenge Oct 14 2010

AIR CADETS put their skills to the test in a bid to win the Queen Victoria Cup.Read

Padeswood Hanson Cement staff raise money for local charities Oct 14 2010

STAFF at Hanson Cement’s Padeswood site have raised £1,000 for local charities. The money raised for Nightingale House Hospice and the Clwyd Special Riding Centre was made during the plant’s summer open day and barbecue which saw more than 400 people enjoy a free day of fairground rides, face painting, climbing walls and target golf.Read

Buckley vet Eliza’s double UK triumph with mare and foal Oct 14 2010

A VET is bursting with pride after her mare and foal won UK reserve champion crowns.Read

Buckley Elfed High students have been learning about Sri Lankan culture Oct 14 2010

ELFED High School students in Buckley have been taking part in an British Council funded project to link students in Flintshire with students from the Anuradhhapura region of Sri Lanka.Read

Maria Pereira of Shotton rewarded for 30 years of service at The Chester Grosvenor and Spa Oct 14 2010

MARIA Pereira, of Shotton, has served almost a million meals to guests and staff in a career spanning 30 years at The Chester Grosvenor and Spa.Read

Deeside dad voted UK’s number one man Oct 14 2010

A FATHER-OF-THREE from Aston, Deeside, has been voted the UK’s very first Mega Bloke of the Year 2010.Read

Firefighters in Flintshire carry out sponsored car wash Oct 14 2010

FIREFIGHTERS at stations across Flintshire took part in a national car wash day to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity.Read

Pentre Halkyn fundraiser boosts North Wales Chrysalis Trust Oct 14 2010

A FLINTSHIRE father successfully stepped up to a fundraising marathon to raise thousands in aid of a good cause.Read

Northop College students shine at Special Olympics Oct 14 2010

THE Skills for Independent Living Department at Northop College has been celebrating the return of two of its students from the Special Olympic Games 2010 in Poland.Read

Mold prepares to stage Daniel Owen Festival Oct 14 2010

FLINTSHIRE’S first celebration dedicated to author Daniel Owen kicks off this Sunday.Read

Super slimmer sets up Slimming World group in Carmel Village Hall Oct 14 2010

A SUPER slimmer and former national swimmer is hoping to inspire others to shed the pounds with her new Flintshire group.Read

Master plan to transform Connah’s Quay and Shotton unveiled to public Oct 14 2010

RESIDENTS of Connah’s Quay and Shotton had the chance to have their say about a plan to transform the areas where they live.Read

David Hanson MP visits Ysgol Maes Garmon Oct 14 2010

DELYN MP David Hanson visited Ysgol Maes Garmon in Mold on Friday to talk to sixth form students about his role in Parliament.Read

Buckley blueprint planned to shape town developments Oct 14 2010

A MASTERPLAN to set out the future development of Buckley is due to be completed by January.Read

Morrisons could set up shop in Buckley Oct 14 2010

MORRISONS could be setting up shop in Buckley, last week’s summit meeting revealed.Read

Buckley Town Partnership makes progress on action plan Oct 14 2010

BUCKLEY Town Partnership was set up in spring 2009 with the aim of kick-starting an action plan for the town.Read

AM Mark Isherwood highlights rural housing barriers Oct 14 2010

RURAL communities are missing out on affordable housing because councils aren’t recognising the need for it, according to North Wales AM Mark Isherwood.Read

Flintshire police team rewarded for bravery Oct 14 2010

AN UNARMED police officer who managed to wrestle a seven-inch knife from a man during a suspected domestic violence incident in Buckley has been honoured for his bravery.Read

Mold Christmas lights switch-on date set Oct 14 2010

MOLD’S Christmas light switch-on takes place on Tuesday, November 30.Read

Planning permission refused for Hope Travellers site Oct 14 2010

TRAVELLERS have been ordered to leave a site in Hope.Read

Saltney scheduled to hold by-election to fill two town council vacancies Oct 14 2010

A BY-ELECTION is scheduled to be held in Saltney to fill two town council vacancies.Read

Residents voice concern about opening of fireworks shop in Saltney Oct 14 2010

RESIDENTS in Saltney are concerned about the opening of shop intending to sell fireworks which doesn’t yet have a licence.Read

Two taken to hospital after fire at house in Mold Oct 14 2010

TWO people suffered burns after a fire broke out in a bedroom in Mold.Read

Census creates temporary jobs in Flintshire Oct 14 2010

A NUMBER of temporary jobs could be created in Flintshire to help with the smooth running of the 2011 census.Read

Flintshire councillors plan to fight leisure centre closure plans Oct 14 2010

COUNCILLORS have vowed to fight plans for a drastic shake- up of Flintshire leisure services which could see more than 60 jobs axed and three of the county’s leisure centres closed.Read

Ysgol Rhes-y-Cae closure plans discussed Oct 14 2010

THE future of a rural primary school has been under discussion.Read

Calls to save Wrexham Maelor Hospital baby unit from potential closure Oct 14 2010

A FLINTSHIRE couple whose premature baby was looked after in the Wrexham Maelor Special Care Baby Unit have spoken out against proposals for its closure.Read

Your Champions: Mynydd Isa duo Vic Harrison and Mac Pearse nominated for team award Oct 14 2010

TWO community volunteers have been nominated for Team of the Year in the Trinity Mirror/ScottishPower Your Champions awards.Read

Your Champions: Capricorn Animal Rescue founder Sheila Stewart nominated for award Oct 14 2010

A REAL-LIFE Dr Doolittle who has dedicated her life to caring for animals has been nominated for a Trinity Mirror/ScottishPower Your Champions award.Read

Gwyl Fama arts and music festival in Cilcain is big success Oct 14 2010

THIS year’s Gwyl Fama music and arts festival has been hailed a huge success by organisers.Read

Your Champions: Ysgol Glanrafon, Mold, nominated for school award Oct 14 2010

CHARITABLE children and staff at Mold’s Ysgol Glanrafon have been nominated for a Your Champions award in the school category.Read

Your Champions: Tae kwon-do star Jade Jones nominated for sport award Oct 14 2010

A GOLD medallist from Flint has been nominated for a Your Champions award.Read

Your Champions: Connah’s Quay High School pupil Robert Smith nominated for young person award Oct 14 2010

A CONNAH’S Quay High School pupil who has battled cerebral palsy and gone on to do well in his GCSE exams and continue playing football has been nominated for a Your Champions award.Read

Plaque commemorates royal visit to Moel Famau Jubilee Tower Oct 14 2010

A FAMILY has unveiled a plaque which marks a special royal memory of the tower as celebrations get closer for the 200th anniversary of Moel Famau’s Jubilee Tower.Read

Dozens of students take on engineering challenge at Deeside College Oct 14 2010

MORE than 60 engineering students from Deeside College were joined by Year 12 students from secondary schools and colleges to take part in the 23rd Engineering Team Challenge.Read

Rhydymwyn dog class raises thousands for cancer charity Oct 14 2010

MORE than £2,000 has been raised for charity– by a group of obedient dogs.Read

NHS Direct Wales launches online cold home check Oct 14 2010

AN online check has been launched to help Flintshire residents find out about support available for keeping their homes warm.Read

Residents attend energy-saving day in Flint Oct 14 2010

FLINT Town Hall was transformed into a resource centre for more than 50 families and individuals.Read

Arriva Buses Wales launches search to find bus heroes Oct 14 2010

ARRIVA Buses Wales is asking customers to nominate Arriva staff who go the extra mile so they can be rewarded as part of National Customer Service Week (NCSW).Read

Mold Theatretrain pupils perform at Royal Albert Hall, London Oct 14 2010

CHILDREN from the Mold, Wrexham and Chester Theatretrain schools have taken part in an international performance at the Royal Albert Hall, London.Read

Leighton Andrews visits Hawarden High School after it receives excellent exam results Oct 14 2010

THE politician in charge of education in Wales visited Hawarden High School after it received its best exam results yet.Read

Hendre and Rhydymwyn residents concerned about lack of communication from planners Oct 14 2010

RESIDENTS of Hendre and Rhydymwyn say they are delighted with a planning decision not to allow an aggregates recycling centre to be built near their homes – but are concerned they were not told about plans sooner.Read

Flintshire planning meetings criticised for lack of democracy Oct 14 2010

A BUCKLEY councillor has accused the county council of showing a ‘lack of democracy’ following the approval of outline plans to build on a former landfill site on Alltami Road.Read

Catering students in Flintshire invited to compete for chance to win work with Marriott chef Oct 14 2010

FLINTSHIRE’S next generation of chefs and caterers are being urged to take part in the 2011 Student Team Chef Challenge.Read

Welsh Water Assist initiative to help Flintshire residents with bills Oct 14 2010

FLINTSHIRE residents in financial struggles are being offered help with their water bills thanks to a new initiative.Read

Mold bodybuilder Albert Parry to compete in Wyomax Classic tournament at age of 79 Oct 14 2010

A FLINTSHIRE bodybuilder is preparing to return to competition – at the age of 79.Read

Eventful time in store at Greenfield Valley Heritage Park Oct 14 2010

A NUMBER of events are taking place at the Greenfield Valley Heritage Park in Holywell this month.Read

North Wales Police and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service target anti-social behaviour in Flintshire in run-up to Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night Oct 14 2010

NORTH Wales Police will be clamping down on anti-social behaviour during the Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night period.Read

Inquest into death of couple in Sealand Oct 14 2010

AN INQUEST is due to be held tomorrow, Friday, into a husband and wife found dead in their countryside home.Read

Former Connah’s Quay man to take on Snowdonia Marathon in memory of crash victim Danny Evans Oct 14 2010

A FORMER Deeside man is looking to raise a mountain of cash for a good cause in memory of a Connah’s Quay car crash victim.Read

Connah’s Quay Civic Hall to stage Eyes Front wartime show Oct 14 2010

A PERFORMANCE of film and music in wartime is being staged in Connah’s Quay later this month.Read

Mold Food & Drink Festival a success despite Welsh Assembly Government funding issues Oct 14 2010

A SHORTFALL in Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) funding almost put a stop to this year’s Mold Food & Drink Festival.Read

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