04 November 2010 - Local Flintshire news, Flintshire, Mold, Flint, Deeside

Gap Connah’s Quay offers free entry for Welsh Cup clash Nov 04 2010

FOOTBALL fans in Deeside are in for a treat this weekend after Gap Connah’s Quay FC decided to offer free admission to a crunch cup tie.Read

Shotton Railway Station £1m revamp project to be officially unveiled Nov 04 2010

THE completion of a £1m refurbishment at Shotton Station is to be celebrated tomorrow.Read

Public support key to £100m development near Buckley Nov 04 2010

THE future of a £100m development on Spon Green, between Buckley and Padeswood, is in the hands of residents, say developers.Read

Mold graffiti vandal finally unmasked Nov 04 2010

A GRAFFITI ‘artist’ who left his mark in and around Mold with a series of so-called ‘tags’ turned out to be a university student when he was unmasked by the authorities.Read

Hallowe'en night noise complaints at Hawarden pub Nov 04 2010

NOISE from a village pub is causing concern for nearby residents just a week after it was given permission to extend its opening hours.Read

Flintshire town could become the Holywood of North Wales Nov 04 2010

A FLINTSHIRE town could be in line to become the Hollywood of North Wales – if plans to create a Walk of Fame in the town centre get the go-ahead.Read

New book shows never-seen-before pictures of Flint in the 1960s Nov 04 2010

PICTURES showing the demolition and rebuilding of Flint town centre in the 1960s have been show for first time in a new book.Read

Charity cash raised for Holywell Community Hospital Nov 04 2010

A CHARITY golf tournament held in memory of a 12-year-old boy raised more than £2,000.Read

Firework equipment donated to Flint RNLI Nov 04 2010

FIREWORK equipment has been donated to Flint RNLI ahead of its Bonfire Night display tomorrow night.Read

Holywell teenager on dangerous driving charge Nov 04 2010

A YOUNG driver whose car overturned, seriously injuring his teenage passenger, will face trial in the new year.Read

North Wales Police appeals for witnesses after armed robbery at Flint store Nov 04 2010

POLICE are searching for a man who brandished a seven-inch blade at supermarket staff before making off with more than £150.Read

Former Hollyoaks star Sarah Jane Buckley coming home to Flintshire for Christmas Nov 04 2010

CHRISTMAS at home surrounded by family sounded the perfect tonic for an actress who usually spends the holiday season doing panto.Read

Wrexham Marks & Spencer staff raise thousands in aid of Nightingale House Hospice Nov 04 2010

SHOP staff smashed their fundraising target in aid of a good cause.Read

Awards given to Deeside College childcare learners Nov 04 2010

CARE students at Deeside College have been rewarded for their hard work and success.Read

Flintshire Neighbourhood Watch Association volunteer wins award Nov 04 2010

STAFF at Flintshire Neighbourhood Watch Association are celebrating a successful night at the North Wales Criminal Justice Awards.Read

Bedazzled Dance Centre in Buckley enjoys competition success Nov 04 2010

BUCKLEY’S newest dance school is celebrating competition success.Read

Holywell awards ceremony recognises community champions Nov 04 2010

HOLYWELL residents were recognised for their community work at an awards ceremony.Read

Broughton and Bretton ladies show support for Hospice of the Good Shepherd Nov 04 2010

A GROUP of dedicated women have been busy fundraising for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd.Read

Broughton Shopping Park visitors give generously to BIG Donation appeal run by British Heart Foundation Nov 04 2010

VISITORS to Broughton Shopping Park showed their charitable side by boosting the British Heart Foundation’s BIG Donation appeal.Read

Flintshire politicians shows support for Breast Cancer Campaign Nov 04 2010

FLINTSHIRE’S politicians did their bit to support a nationwide breast cancer awareness day.Read

Flintshire Race for Life runner Karen Maybury wins trip to Disneyland Paris Nov 04 2010

WHEN Karen Maybury put on her running shoes to raise money for charity the last thing she expected was to win a dream family holiday.Read

Play premiered in Mold to be performed on Broadway Nov 04 2010

A PLAY which premiered in Flintshire earlier this year will be performed on Broadway.Read

Richard Alston’s Dance Company is coming to Clwyd Theatr Cymru in Mold Nov 04 2010

The godfather of British dance, Richard Alston, says he is delighted to be returning to Clwyd Theatr Cymru in Mold after 18 years.Read

Shotton Wartime Weekend a great success Nov 04 2010

WARTIME spirit was revived when hundreds of visitors turned out for a weekend of events in honour of a community champion.Read

Fishing tackle stolen from Bagillt shed Nov 04 2010

SPECIALIST fishing equipment was stolen from a shed in Bagillt.Read

Mold teenager admits unprovoked attack Nov 04 2010

A TEENAGER was said to be in a frenzy when he launched an unprovoked attack on a man in a street in Mold.Read

Connah’s Quay drink-driver banned for two years Nov 04 2010

A MOTORIST who was found to be almost three times the drink-drive limit has been banned for two years.Read

Volunteers dig deep for bulb task in Connah’s Quay Nov 04 2010

SPIRITED community members in Connah’s Quay have put a spring in their step and planted hundreds of bulbs to brighten up the town.Read

Buckley man denies assaulting ex-partner Nov 04 2010

A MAN has denied assaulting his former partner and ripping her clothes.Read

Clwyd Aviation Group announces upcoming events at Flintshire hotel Nov 04 2010

THE Clwyd Aviation Group will hold its next meeting on Monday at 7.30pm at the Beaufort Park Hotel, New Brighton.Read

Commissioner for Older People in Wales Ruth Marks visits Flintshire Nov 04 2010

MEMBERS of Flintshire’s 50+ Forums met with Ruth Marks, Commissioner for Older People in Wales.Read

Four Weddings star launches Save the Family’s Miracle Company Nov 04 2010

A LEADING charity has set up a fundraising shop and is selling the produce made by the homeless families it helps.Read

Flintshire pupils get a lesson in justice Nov 04 2010

FLINTSHIRE school pupils have been having a lesson in justice.Read

Shotton restaurant gives donation to Flintshire Scouts for Sweden trip Nov 04 2010

A SHOTTON restaurant is helping Flintshire scouts on their way to an international jamboree.Read

No new premises found for Bagillt Post Office Nov 04 2010

POST Office officials have been unable to find a new home for the Bagillt branch – despite more than a year of trying.Read

Holywell craft group wants new members Nov 04 2010

A HOLYWELL crafts group is looking for new members.Read

Carer caught drink-driving in Broughton Nov 04 2010

A NURSING home carer who crashed her car and drove through bushes after leaving the road was found to be two-and-a-half times the drink-drive limit.Read

Flintshire court fines dodgers targeted in HMCS crackdown Nov 04 2010

FLINTSHIRE residents who try to avoid paying court fines will be targeted in a month-long campaign launched by Her Majesty’s Courts Service (HMCS).Read

Marathon effort in memory of Connah’s Quay teenager Danny Evans Nov 04 2010

A SUPER-FIT fundraiser battled the elements while running the Snowdonia Marathon in memory of a popular Deeside teenager.Read

Pantymwyn pub pledges to keep on fundraising for North Wales charity Nov 04 2010

A PANTYMWYN pub has pledged to keep raising funds in aid of a good cause.Read

Promotion opportunities at Holywell Christmas lights switch-on Nov 04 2010

HOLYWELL’S town centre manager is appealing for voluntary organisations who want promote themselves at the town’s Christmas lights switch-on to come forward.Read

Pair in court over Connah’s Quay pub fracas Nov 04 2010

A REGULAR at the Custom House pub in Connah’s Quay was hit to the head with a glass by another customer.Read

North Wales Charity Ramblers raise money for Wales Air Ambulance Nov 04 2010

NORTH Wales Charity Ramblers has donated £12,000 to Wales Air Ambulance after a year of fundraising for the lifesaving organisation.Read

Buckley dance school crowned British Troupe Champions Nov 04 2010

BUCKLEY’S Elsber School of Theatre Dance starred at the British Troupes Championships.Read

Charity golf day held at Buckley and Padeswood Golf Club Nov 04 2010

GOLFERS turned out in force to take part in a charity day in aid of Hospice at Home.Read

Flint parents condemn health board’s baby units review Nov 04 2010

A FAMILY who had two babies by Caesarean section say any closure of special care baby units in North Wales would be ‘shameful’.Read

Northop schoolchildren visit National Slate Museum for North East Wales Wildlife project Nov 04 2010

STAFF at North East Wales Wildlife (NEWW) have been working to create a natural outdoor music area for a Northop school.Read

Supermarket chains Morrisons and Sainsbury’s show interest in Buckley Nov 04 2010

BUCKLEY’S ‘summit meeting’, which aimed to stimulate investment in the town, has resulted in two supermarket chains showing an interest.Read

Police target anti-social behaviour in Buckley on Bonfire Night Nov 04 2010

POLICE and community groups have organised a disco for young people in Buckley on Bonfire Night.Read

Flintshire man accused of stealing Crown Prosecution Service files Nov 04 2010

A HOPE man has been charged with stealing files belonging to the Crown Prosecution Service.Read

Project encourages Flintshire schools to plant orchards Nov 04 2010

FLINTSHIRE schoolchildren have been growing apples as part of a project to create new orchards.Read

Hawarden man ‘saw his backside’ after row with girlfriend Nov 04 2010

DEFENDANT Thomas Leslie Roberts, 21, ‘saw his backside’ when his former girlfriend refused his request to stay the night.Read

Motor World in Flint gives Connah’s Quay brain tumour patient a birthday to remember Nov 04 2010

A BRAVE teenager who battled a life-threatening condition had an extra special 17th birthday thanks to a Flint store.Read

People’s Stories website shows famous Flintshire faces recalling Liverpool memories Nov 04 2010

A NEW website collecting memo- ries of Liverpool has a distinct Flintshire flavour.Read

North Wales Police investigates indecent exposure incident in Hawarden Nov 04 2010

POLICE are hunting a man who exposed himself to a schoolgirl in Hawarden.Read

Flintshire MP Mark Tami tests new E.ON energy-saving technology Nov 04 2010

ALYN and Deeside MP Mark Tami has been given the chance to test out the latest energy-saving gadget from E-ON UK.Read

Flint firm sponsoring town girls football team Nov 04 2010

FLINT firm Walters Houghton Ltd have pledged to sponsor Flint Town United under-12 girls football team.Read

Opposition to Flint cafe closure plans Nov 04 2010

FLINT Town Council has hit out at proposals to close the cafe at the town’s leisure centre.Read

Denbighshire man threatened to kill ex-partner in Mold Nov 04 2010

A FORMER meter reader has been remanded in custody for a psychiatric report to be prepared after he admitted charges of making a threat to kill, assault and indecent exposure.Read

Autumn walk planned in Greenfield Valley near Holywell Nov 04 2010

A HOLYWELL group is planning an autumn walk through Greenfield Valley on Sunday.Read

Flintshire councillor angry about lack of police presence in Buckley Nov 04 2010

RESIDENTS of Flintshire’s ‘largest town’ refuse to be shortchanged over policing, says a community leader.Read

Surprises in store at Deeside Bonfire Night display in Connah’s Quay Nov 04 2010

ORGANISERS are promising an electric atmosphere for this year’s Deeside Bonfire Night display.Read

Connah’s Quay taxi driver crashed on A55 after drinking Nov 04 2010

A TAXI driver was more than twice the drink-drive limit as he drove passengers along the busy A55.Read

Gwernymynydd pantomime needs musician Nov 04 2010

A MUSICIAN is wanted to take part in Gwernymynydd pantomime.Read

Loggerheads Country Park art exhibition raises £200 for diabetes charities Nov 04 2010

THE Llanferres and Colomendy art group held a mixed media exhibition at Loggerheads Country Park.Read

Mold man fined for being drunk and disorderly Nov 04 2010

A MAN arrested after he was found staggering around in Mold in a drunken and injured condition told a court he was seeking help from his GP.Read

Buckley Working Men’s Club to host star organist Nov 04 2010

BUCKLEY Working Men’s Club is hosting a concert with a star turn.Read

Sychdyn playgroup to hold teddy bears picnic Nov 04 2010

SYCHDYN Playgroup is inviting children to a teddy bear’s picnic on Friday, November 12.Read

Calls for Flintshire highways team to take action over HGVs on Hawarden road Nov 04 2010

TRAFFIC tailbacks caused when a truck got stuck on a narrow residential road have prompted calls from councillors for a meeting with county highways chiefs.Read

North Wales Police investigating copper piping thefts in Mold area Nov 04 2010

NORTH Wales Police is probing a spate of copper piping thefts in the Mold area.Read

Flintshire County Council refuses to install new Bailey Hill warden in Mold Nov 04 2010

MOLD community leaders have reacted with dismay to news a new tenant will not be sought for Bailey Hill cottage.Read

North Wales Police warning after bogus callers target Shotton couple Nov 04 2010

AN ELDERLY man was forced to go to a building society and transfer cash to a rogue trader who told him he would install a home security system for £1.Read

North Wales Police Hallowe’en operations have mixed results in Flintshire Nov 04 2010

POLICE operations to tackle anti-social behaviour at Hallowe’en had mixed results across the county.Read

Flint Town Council thanks Edwina Hart for hospital support Nov 04 2010

FLINT Town Council thanked Health Minister Edwina Hart for her support for the community hospital at it’s latest meeting.Read

Saltney man admits drink-driving offence Nov 04 2010

A MAN seen by police to reverse a car into some fences as he tried to turn his vehicle around has been banned from driving after he was found be more than twice the drink-drive limit.Read

Health minister Edwina Hart shows support for Flint Community Hospital Nov 04 2010

WALES’ health minister has voiced her support for a community hospital in Flintshire.Read

Mold woman admits drink-driving on A55 in Deeside Nov 04 2010

A DRINK-DRIVING woman who crashed her car on the A55 in Dobshill had a huge amount of alcohol in her breath.Read

Mold culture group TheAbsurd to host music and poetry festival at Theatr Clwyd Nov 04 2010

MUSIC, art and poetry lovers will descend on Mold’s Clwyd Theatr Cymru this Saturday to enjoy a night of entertainment.Read

John Lewis at Home announces new store based on Sealand Road, Chester Nov 04 2010

JOHN Lewis has announced it will open a John Lewis At Home shop in Chester next autumn – the first in the North of England.Read

Police target anti-social drivers in Flint, Mostyn and Greenfield Nov 04 2010

POLICE in North Flintshire issued five notices for anti-social driving in a week.Read

Hallowe’en fun at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop Nov 04 2010

MORE than 50 children gathered at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop for an evening of spooky fun.Read

Flint Town Hall could be given facelift Nov 04 2010

FLINT’S historic town hall could be in line for a revamp.Read

Deeside schools take part in One World Week Nov 04 2010

SCHOOLCHILDREN have come together to celebrate One World Week.Read

St Deiniol’s Library in Hawarden changes its name to honour William Gladstone Nov 04 2010

A FAMOUS Flintshire library is having a name change to acknowledge its history.Read

Petrolheads Cafe Milk Bar, Bagillt, to welcome award-winning author Rosalie Marsh Nov 04 2010

A BAGILLT cafe will be welcoming an award- winning North Wales author later this month.Read

Holywell care home owners in administration Nov 04 2010

A HOLYWELL care home is one of nine in North Wales to be affected after the owners went into administration.Read

Springfield Hotel, Flintshire, to host North Wales RAF Association meeting Nov 04 2010

THE Joys of Gliding is the theme of a talk to be given by Chris Tonks to members of the National Service (RAF) Association, North Wales and Borders branch, at the Springfield Hotel, Pentre Halkyn, near Holywell.Read

Deeside College tourism students visit Stena Line in Holyhead Nov 04 2010

A GROUP of travel and tourism learners were treated to a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s largest ferry operators.Read

Deeside College encourages healthy eating Nov 04 2010

CATERING and hospitality students from Deeside College have been encouraging youngsters to eat healthily at the Llangollen Food Festival.Read

Flintshire landowners offered grants to plant native trees Nov 04 2010

FARMERS in Flintshire could benefit from a new Welsh Assembly Government grant scheme offering £9,000 per hectare for planting native trees.Read

Flintshire farmer convicted of badger sett damage Nov 04 2010

A FLINTSHIRE farmer has been convicted of aiding and abetting a farm worker to interfere with a badger sett.Read

Pupils of Alun School, Mold, star at chess championships Nov 04 2010

MOLD’S Alun School chess team finished second overall in a North West and Wales competition.Read

Alastair Campbell launches mental health scheme in Flintshire Nov 04 2010

JOURNALIST and author Alastair Campbell visited a Flintshire school to help launch of a new scheme.Read

Welsh Assembly environment minister Jane Davidson visits Flintshire County Council Nov 04 2010

A GOVERNMENT minister visited Flintshire County Council’s Mold headquarters to see the authority’s recycling services in operation.Read

Connah’s Quay High School receives skills award from Welsh Assembly Government Nov 04 2010

CONNAH’S Quay High School is celebrating attaining the Basic Skills Quality Standard award.Read

New project tries to unravel mystery behind Wat’s Dyke, Flintshire Nov 04 2010

SOME of the mystery behind the historic Wat’s Dyke is being used to attract tourists.Read

Delyn Labour politicians to hold Talacre surgery Nov 04 2010

DELYN MP David Hanson and AM Sandy Mewies will be holding their regular advice surgery tomorrow at Talacre Community Centre from 9.30-10.30am. No appointment is needed, but the session operates on a first come, first served basis.Read

Greenfield woman charged with burglary Nov 04 2010

A WOMAN has been charged with house burglary.Read

Flintshire soldier in court over drink-driving offence Nov 04 2010

A FORMER soldier, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder following a seven-month tour of Afghanistan in which his friend was killed, was caught drink-driving.Read

Kitchen fire at Flint Mountain hotel Nov 04 2010

CREWS from Flint and Deeside fire stations were called out after a blaze was started accidentally in the kitchen of a hotel in Flint Mountain.Read

Deeside man admits ‘cowardly’ assault Nov 04 2010

A MAN has admitted a ‘cowardly attack’ on a man aged 60.Read

Flintshire children enjoy Forest School fun Nov 04 2010

SCHOOLCHILDREN enjoyed a week of learning with a difference this half-term.Read

Woodland Trust award for Brynford Primary School pupils Nov 04 2010

PUPILS of Brynford Primary School have won an award for their woodland activities.Read

Deeside College students create their own adverts with Radio City Nov 04 2010

DEESIDE College students have been advertising their courses with the help of a radio station.Read

Holywell High School pupils given 3D design machine Nov 04 2010

DESIGN students at Holywell High can now create 3D images thanks to a new machine.Read

Hawarden Singers to perform at St Deiniol’s Chuch Nov 04 2010

HAWARDEN Singers will be in concert at St Deiniol’s Church on Saturday, November 13, at 7.30pm.Read

Holywell High School art rooms refurbished Nov 04 2010

ART students at Holywell High School are enjoying lessons in newly refurbished rooms.Read

New base for Shotton ABC to open its doors before Christmas Nov 04 2010

THE new home of a Deeside sports club is taking shape.Read

Gym equipment stolen from Oakenholt, Flint Nov 04 2010

GYM equipment worth about £2,000 was stolen from a barn in Oakenholt, Flint.Read

Tidy Towns grant to fund community garden in Connah’s Quay Nov 04 2010

MEMBERS of the Pen Y Llan Tenants and Residents Association in Connah’s Quay are celebrating after receiving a grant to tidy up their town.Read

Flint High School pupils provided with new football kit Nov 04 2010

A STEEL firm has shown its sporting side by sponsoring a football kit.Read

Buckley Royal British Legion branch to hold remembrance service at St Matthew’s Church Nov 04 2010

BUCKLEY Royal British Legion will be holding its annual remembrance service and parade on Sunday, November 14, at St Matthew’s Church.Read

Mold Theatretrain pupils enjoy Hallowe’en classes Nov 04 2010

CHILDREN at Mold’s Theatretrain School enjoyed a class with a difference.Read

Flintshire AM Mark Isherwood supports Parkinson’s UK pledge Nov 04 2010

A NORTH Wales AM has pledged his support for the Parkinson’s UK Wales manifesto.Read

Caergwrle Castle visitors enjoy bilingual tour Nov 04 2010

VISITORS to Caergwrle Castle enjoyed a tour with a difference.Read

Flintshire businesses invited to FibreSpeed demo day in Deeside Nov 04 2010

BUSINESSES is Flintshire can sample next-generation internet from their own laptops during a first-of-its-kind event later this month.Read

Gang admit stealing charity clothes donations from Broughton Shopping Park Nov 04 2010

CLOTHES destined for two charities were stolen by a gang of three men in the early hours of the morning.Read

Phone scam could cost Flintshire charity thousands of pounds Nov 04 2010

A FLINTSHIRE charity could be left thousands of pounds out of pocket after fraudsters hacked into their phone system.Read

Dromgoole Groundworks helps Ewloe Green Primary School tackle problem football pitch Nov 04 2010

A BUSINESSMAN has tackled a problem pitch at a Ewloe school.Read

Motorcyclists on Saltney Ferry footbridge posing danger to pedestrians Nov 04 2010

MOTORCYCLISTS who continue to use a footbridge as a short cut are posing a threat to residents.Read

Saltney woman slams ‘immoral’ lost property charge at Chester nightclub Nov 04 2010

A NIGHTCLUB has defended its policy to charge revellers for reclaiming their lost property.Read

Last chance for Flintshire residents to give views to Hanson Cement inquiry Nov 04 2010

CONCERNED residents living near the Padeswood cement works have until 5pm tomorrow, Friday, to get involved with the Public Health Wales investigation.Read

Flintshire groups team up to boost All Wales Coastal Path Nov 04 2010

COMMUNITY groups teamed up to help improve the All Wales Coastal Path.Read

Flint Magistrates’ Court operating costs questioned by councillors Nov 04 2010

COUNCILLORS in Flint have questioned figures released by the Ministry of Justice showing how much the town court costs.Read

More than 2,500 University of Chester graduands attend ceremony at Chester Cathedral Nov 04 2010

THOUSANDS of former students are celebrating their this week as they graduate from the University of Chester.Read

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