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

Charity carol concert to be held in Pantasaph, near Holywell Nov 25 2010

A CHARITY carol concert will be held next month.Read

No further action to be taken by police after Hawarden siege Nov 25 2010

POLICE have said they will take no further action after armed officers surrounded a house in Thomas Avenue, Hawarden, in dramatic scenes yesterday (Wednesday).Read

Flintshire County Council makes ‘ambitious’ plans to save £10m Nov 25 2010

‘AMBITIOUS’ plans to make more than £10m of savings next year are being put in place by Flintshire County Council after the Welsh Assembly Government’s (WAG’s) Provisional Local Government Settlement was announced on Tuesday.Read

Congregation upset about closure of church in Flint Nov 25 2010

A FLINT church has been forced to close its doors – after a building inspection revealed more than £100,000 worth of work was needed to the building.Read

Ex-One True Voice singer Matt Johnson accused of making death threat to Flintshire football icon Nov 25 2010

A FORMER boyband singer appeared in court charged with threatening to kill ex-Wales football captain Kevin Ratcliffe.Read

Chester murder trial latest: Witness tells court her brother punched Connah’s Quay victim Nov 25 2010

A TEENAGE girl saw an alleged murder victim fall to the ground after being punched by her brother and kicked by another male.Read

St David’s Primary School, Mold, collects Operation Christmas Child boxes Nov 25 2010

CHILDREN and parents from St David’s Primary School in Mold have got into the Christmas spirit early this year.Read

Petrolheads Cafe Milk Bar, Bagillt, invites author Rosalie Marsh Nov 25 2010

A BAGILLT cafe is welcoming an award-winning North Wales author for a book signing and presentation.Read

Holywell Art Club showcases work at library Nov 25 2010

HOLYWELL Art Club is holding an exhibition in the town’s library, displaying a range of pieces in a number of styles on various mediums, until November 29.Read

Morrisons opens its doors in Connah’s Quay Nov 25 2010

THE centrepiece of Connah’s Quay’s new £15m shopping centre opened its doors this week – and developers are promising there is more to come.Read

Epilepsy Action invites Flintshire groups to apply for funding Nov 25 2010

FLINTSHIRE groups and individuals hoping to run or continue community-based projects to benefit people with epilepsy are invited to apply for grants of up to £5,000.Read

Hawarden residents angry about Flintshire planning committee’s ‘political manoeuvring’ Nov 25 2010

FLINTSHIRE councillors have been accused of putting political point-scoring ahead of residents’ interests.Read

Support for plan to manage Flintshire’s coastline for next 100 years Nov 25 2010

FLINTSHIRE County Council is giving its backing to a masterplan which aims to manage the county’s coastline for the next 100 years.Read

North Wales AM Mark Isherwood urges housing benefit reform Nov 25 2010

WELSH Shadow Housing Minister, Mark Isherwood, has described the UK Government’s planned changes to housing benefit as ‘necessary’ in order to create a fairer system and tackle the deficit.Read

North Wales Police seeks public’s views on proposed changes Nov 25 2010

FLINTSHIRE residents are being asked for their views on a raft of drastic measures proposed by North Wales Police to cope with Government spending cuts.Read

Flintshire Neighbourhood Watch issues warning after spate of reported scams Nov 25 2010

RESIDENTS are being warned to watch out after a spate of reported scams.Read

Holywell boy stars in Christmas competition at Eagles Meadow, Wrexham Nov 25 2010

A LITTLE boy from Holywell was honoured at the first ever competition to find a Champion Elf of Wales.Read

Smoothie bike a hit at Castell Alun High School, Hope Nov 25 2010

PUPILS of Castell Alun High School have been busy making their own smoothies using pedal power.Read

Christmas fair in Holywell Nov 25 2010

A CHRISTMAS craft fair will be held in Holywell on Saturday. Holywell and District Women’s Group, supported by Transition Holywell and District, is holding the event from 9am-12.30pm in Holywell Youth and Community Centre.Read

Aviation author talk at Airbus Broughton factory Nov 25 2010

AVIATION author Aldon Ferguson will be signing his books and giving a talk in Broughton at 2pm on Saturday.Read

Buckley Theatre Club presents Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood Nov 25 2010

BUCKLEY Theatre Club is presenting its Christmas panto Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood.Read

Ysgol Bryn Gwalia pupils get Road Safety Week present from Specsavers Mold Nov 25 2010

CHILDREN at Ysgol Bryn Gwalia in Mold will now be safer when out and about thanks to a generous donation.Read

Members of U3A in Flintshire donate quilts to children’s charity Nov 25 2010

FLINTSHIRE U3A’s quilt group has presented Lynda Hill, founder of children’s charity The Joshua Tree, with 19 quilts made by members of the group during their monthly meetings.Read

Asda Queensferry to host Christmas launch day Nov 25 2010

THERE will be plenty of festive goings-on as the Queensferry branch of Asda hosts its Christmas launch day tomorrow.Read

MPs Mark Tami and David Hanson back Welsh Assembly settlement for Flintshire Nov 25 2010

Delyn MP David Hanson said: “The Local Government Settlement represents a fair deal for local authorities in the context of the current financial climate.Read

Mold promises festive fun in run-up to Christmas Nov 25 2010

VISITORS to Mold this Christmas are being urged to get into the festive spirit by joining in all the seasonal activities the town has to offer.Read

Snow is a certainty for Holywell Christmas lights switch-on Nov 25 2010

HOLYWELL town centre is guaranteed to have snow on Friday evening – whatever the weather.Read

Flintshire County Council faces cut in funding, AM Carl Sargeant announces Nov 25 2010

FLINTSHIRE County Council will receive £185m in core funding from the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) – 1.7% less than it had last year.Read

Christmas light switch-on in Connah’s Quay Nov 25 2010

CONNAH’S Quay will be lit up tonight when the town Christmas lights are turned on in Wepre Drive by the library from 4-6pm.Read

Cigarette started fatal Mold house fire which killed mum Nov 25 2010

A MUM was found dead by fire crews after a discarded cigarette sparked a blaze at her Mold home.Read

Sir Tom Jones performs at Help for Heroes ball organised by Deeside businessman Nov 25 2010

SIR Tom Jones and Dame Edna Everage were the star-studded performers at a spectacular charity bash held by the founder of Deeside-based Iceland Foods.Read

Flintshire AMs react to Welsh Assembly Government spending plans Nov 25 2010

The Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) last week unveiled its draft budget – revealing £860m worth of cuts to be made over the next year. ELEANOR BARLOW reportsRead

Deeside College hairdressing students learn new skills Nov 25 2010

HAIRDRESSING students at Deeside College have been improving their skills thanks to an international hair care company.Read

Flintshire councillor clears up weather forecast confusion Nov 25 2010

A TREUDDYN councillor is keen to clear up confusion surrounding a new initiative to keep rural residents informed about winter weather and road conditions.Read

Deeside and Northop College students send gifts overseas Nov 25 2010

STUDENTS at Deeside and Northop colleges sent some Christmas cheer to less fortunate children across the world.Read

Delyn MP praises Flintshire villages booklet project Nov 25 2010

DAVID Hanson, MP for Delyn, has visited Ysceifiog and welcomed the publishing of a community booklet which is part of a Flintshire-wide initiative to publicise areas and promote tourism.Read

Flintshire schoolchildren gain appetite for healthy eating Nov 25 2010

FLINTSHIRE teenagers are being trained to become school food ambassadors as part of a healthy eating scheme.Read

Delyn Labour politicians to hold Ffynnongroyw surgery Nov 25 2010

DELYN MP David Hanson and AM Sandy Mewies will be holding their regular advice surgery tomorrow at Ffynnongroyw Canolfan 5-6pm.Read

Queensferry Institute to host Christmas fair and photo exhibition Nov 25 2010

A CHRISTMAS fair is to take place at the Queensferry Institute tomorrow.Read

Shotton restaurant makes donation to Flintshire Scouts Nov 25 2010

A SHOTTON restaurant has given some Mad Fluffy Dragons a fundraising boost with a charitable curry evening.Read

Flint High School pupils Wear it Pink for Cancer Research Nov 25 2010

PUPILS at Flint High School raised more than £700 for breast cancer research.Read

Lessons in road safety at Deeside College Nov 25 2010

LESSONS in road safety were given at Deeside College when the North Wales Police BikeSafe team paid students a visit.Read

Queensferry woman honoured by Sally Gunnell at HiQ awards Nov 25 2010

A DEDICATED ‘community hero’ from Deeside was praised by Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell for her years of tireless work as a foster carer.Read

Flintshire and Wrexham councils to merge Safeguarding Children Boards Nov 25 2010

PLANS to merge Flintshire and Wrexham’s Local Safeguarding Children Boards next year have been backed.Read

Pupils of Ysgol Gwenffrwd, Holywell, take part in activities Nov 25 2010

CHILDREN at Ysgol Gwenffrwd in Holywell are able to enjoy outside play times even on rainy days thanks to a new gazebo.Read

Asda Queensferry staff join Pudsey at Countess of Chester Hospital for Children in Need Nov 25 2010

A SUPERSTORE showcased its Pudsey power as part of this year’s Children in Need activities.Read

Flintshire schoolgirl goes solo for Children in Need Nov 25 2010

SIX-YEAR-OLD schoolgirl Olivia O’Brien wasn’t taking no for an answer when she hit the Children in Need fundraising trail.Read

Hawarden Estate Farm Shop wins national award Nov 25 2010

STAFF at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop have scooped another national award.Read

Flnitshire pupils join Engineering Week Wales event at Deeside College Nov 25 2010

NEARLY 200 Year 9 students from across Flintshire have been taking a hands-on approach to engineering this week.Read

BNP targeting North Wales in 2011 Welsh Assembly elections Nov 25 2010

THE British National Party (BNP) is hopeful of obtaining its first seat in next year’s Welsh Assembly elections, according to the party’s national spokesman.Read

Flintshire Liverpool FC legend Ian Rush launches Level Playing Field football campaign Nov 25 2010

FLINTSHIRE sporting hero Ian Rush launched a fundraising campaign he has created in conjunction with the Welsh Football Trust to help support grass-roots football.Read

Broughton skate park opens to the public Nov 25 2010

TEENAGERS who use a Deeside park are celebrating the completion and official opening of a new skate facility.Read

Man suffered heart attack after unfair dismissal by Saltney firm Nov 25 2010

A MAN who suffered a heart attack just days after being unfairly made redundant will not receive any compensation, a tribunal ruled.Read

Flintshire County Council accused of discrimination in Holywell Travellers’ site inquiry Nov 25 2010

FLINTSHIRE County Council has been accused of ‘discriminating’ against the Gypsy population.Read

Flint lollipop ladies with a combined 44 years of experience talk about their roles Nov 25 2010

Two lollipop ladies who ensure pupils of a Flint school make it across the road safe and sound have talked about their combined 44 years in the job to mark national Road Safety Week.Read

Chronicle/BiG Storage Toy Appeal gets support from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Nov 25 2010

THE Chronicle/BiG Storage Toy Appeal is going strong in its third week.Read

Flintshire MP slams plan to privatise Royal Mail Nov 25 2010

ALYN and Deeside MP Mark Tami has attacked the Conservative-Lib Dem Government’s plans to privatise Royal Mail.Read

Crews called out to man stuck in mud in Flint Nov 25 2010

EMERGENCY services were called out to Flint in the early hours of Wednesday to search for a man who was stuck in mud.Read

Dispute over Mold charity’s fraudulent phone bill Nov 25 2010

A £3,000 phone bill run up by fraudsters has sparked a dispute between a Flintshire charity and a communications company.Read

Holywell Town Council raises concerns about future of sixth forms in Flintshire Nov 25 2010

HOLYWELL Town Council has raised concerns about the future of post-16 education in Flintshire.Read

Buckley manslaughter petition to reach Parliament Nov 25 2010

MORE than 2,500 people have pledged their support for tougher prison sentences in manslaughter cases.Read

Family prepares from talented Buckley dancer’s ‘last performance’ Nov 25 2010

A BORN performer who died suddenly of a brain abscess gave the gift of life by signing up to the organ donor register just months before he died.Read

Holywell footballer jailed for Wrexham pub fracas Nov 25 2010

A DRUNKEN 22-year-old customer punched another man in the face and threw bottles and glasses at a Wrexham pub, a judge heard.Read

North Wales Police targets drug dealers in Deeside Nov 25 2010

A SERIES of drugs raids across Deeside have been hailed a success by police.Read

Flintshire nuclear bomb test veteran to continue fight for compensation Nov 25 2010

A grandfather exposed to nuclear bomb testing in the 1950s is vowing never to give up his fight for compensation despite a setback in the courts this week FRANCESCA ELLIOTT reportsRead

Flint special school calls for help to buy bed for epileptic Kyle Berry, four Nov 25 2010

A FAMILY is appealing for donations from members of the public to help a four-year-old boy enjoy his first year at school.Read

Glyndwr University, Wrexham, students prepare for Christmas production Nov 25 2010

STUDENTS at Glyndwr University are preparing to perform an adaptation of A Christmas Carol.Read

Airbus Broughton staff present £50,000 to Wales Air Ambulance Nov 25 2010

STAFF from Airbus in Broughton presented a cheque for £50,000 to Wales Air Ambulance.Read

Connah’s Quay man jailed for attack on 62-year-old Nov 25 2010

A CONNAH’S Quay man who repeatedly punched a man of 62 and kicked him with his steel toe-capped boots has been jailed.Read

Queensferry eco rangers keep community clean Nov 25 2010

ECO rangers from Queensferry have been working hard to keep their environment clean.Read

Chester Carols by Candlelight concert to raise NSPCC funds Nov 25 2010

A FESTIVE fundraising concert in Chester to help the NSPCC will receive support from a Flintshire music school.Read

Christmas carol concerts in Connah’s Quay Nov 25 2010

A NUMBER of carol concerts are planned in Connah’s Quay.Read

North East Wales Search and Rescue needs votes to secure NatWest community grant Nov 25 2010

NORTH East Wales Search and Rescue (NEWSAR) has been nominated for two NatWest community grants.Read

Hawarden historian in plea for information on Central Hotel, Shotton Nov 25 2010

A FLINTSHIRE historian is taking a trip down Memory Lane to reveal the past of one the county’s pubs.Read

Christmas fair in Mynydd Isa, near Mold, raises funds for children in Uganda Nov 25 2010

A CHRISTMAS fair in a Flintshire village helped to raise funds for children in Uganda.Read

Mill House in Broughton reopens as Fayre and Square pub/restaurant Nov 25 2010

A REVAMPED restaurant has reopened its doors.Read

Sealand Brownies make a four-legged friend Nov 25 2010

A PACK of Brownies gathered in Deeside for a visit from North Wales Police officers.Read

Butterflies After Stroke Club in Flintshire wins award Nov 25 2010

MEMBERS of Butterflies After Stroke Club are celebrating being presented with a national award.Read

Flintshire charities could get festive boost from Arriva Buses Wales Nov 25 2010

CHRISTMAS could be coming early for charities and bus users in Flintshire thanks to Arriva Buses Wales.Read

Christmas open day at North Clwyd Animal Rescue, near Holywell Nov 25 2010

NORTH Clwyd Animal Rescue is holding its Christmas open day for visitors on Sunday, December 12.Read

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