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Local & Flintshire News for 3 March 2011

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Deeside family’s charity fundraising in memory of carer Beverley Kelly Mar 03 2011

THE family of a young woman who killed herself after she was wrongly suspected of stealing have begun sponsoring an African child in her memory.Read

North Wales Police to launch ‘Sarah’s Law’ child sex offender check scheme Mar 03 2011

A NEW service to be launched by North Wales Police will offer parents the chance to find out whether people in contact with their children have a history of child sex offences.Read

Connah’s Quay disabled pensioner tells of First Choice ‘holiday from hell’ Mar 03 2011

A DISABLED pensioner is determined to take a holiday company to court over what she describes as ‘a holiday from hell’.Read

Flintshire murderer Peter Moore in European Court of Human Rights appeal over life sentence Mar 03 2011

A NOTORIOUS serial killer from Flintshire who was told he would never be released is going to the European Court of Human Rights in the hope his life sentence will be reduced.Read

Karen Evans, cleared of causing death of her son by careless driving, hits out at CPS Mar 03 2011

The mother cleared of causing the death of her own son by careless driving has asked for a review of the way her case was handled by the prosecution service.Read

Flintshire mum cleared of causing death of her son by careless driving Mar 03 2011

A tragic mum broke down and wept when she was cleared of causing the death of her own son by careless driving - a few days after the trial judge questioned whether she should have been prosecuted in the first place.Read

Shotton teenager facing prison sentence for arson offence Mar 03 2011

A TEENAGER has admitted arson, being reckless as to whether life would be endangered, following an incident on Deeside in December.Read

Flintshire County Council apologises for Northop roadworks delays Mar 03 2011

ROADWORKS will be carried out from Saturday (March 5) until Wednesday (March 9), weather depending, on the A5119 Northop Road.Read

Wrexham Area Civic Society talk on Quakerism Mar 03 2011

THE next meeting of the Wrexham Area Civic Society will take place on Thursday March 17 with a talk entitled ‘Quakerism in North Wales’.Read

Flintshire voters head to polls for Welsh Assembly Government referendum Mar 03 2011

WALES is expected to vote by more than 2-1 in favour of direct law-making powers for the National Assembly, an eve of referendum poll claims.Read

Man threatened to jump from Blue Bridge, Queensferry Mar 03 2011

EMERGENCY crews were called to Queensferry after a man threatened to jump off the Blue Bridge.Read

Libraries close and free school music tuiton scrapped as Flintshire County Council approves cuts Mar 03 2011

CONTROVERSIAL cuts to services have been agreed as Flintshire County Council bids to save £29m over the next three years. Read

Man killed in Mold crash Mar 03 2011

A MAN has died after a crash in King Street, Mold. Read

Politician calls for consultation review over future of Deeside Medical Centre, Shotton Mar 03 2011

A LEADING politician has added his voice to a campaign to save a Flintshire health centre.Read

Soldier denies rape at Broughton party Mar 03 2011

A SOLDIER has denied a rape charge following an incident at a New Year’s Eve party in Broughton.Read

Flintshire theatre company to hold open auditions for next production in Mold Mar 03 2011

A THEATRE group is on the lookout for people to take part in its summer show – and is holding open auditions to find stage stars.Read

Hope playing field subsidence may cost £100,000 to fix Mar 03 2011

PLANS for a children’s playground in Hope have been put on hold after subsidence caused safety concerns.Read

Flintshire loses out in bid for multi-million-pound Hitachi trains deal Mar 03 2011

FLINTSHIRE has missed out on a multi-million-pound boost after electrical giant Hitachi chose not to build its new manufacturing plant in Deeside.Read

Hawarden pensioner admits drink-driving offence Mar 03 2011

A PENSIONER was seen buying alcohol and going back to his car to drink it, a court heard today.Read

Man, 59, attacked partner at Queensferry home Mar 03 2011

A MAN who grabbed his partner around the neck in an argument had been in an 18-week coma, magistrates heard.Read

Underground broadband cable and manhole covers stolen from Ffynnongroyw, Carmel and Flint Mar 03 2011

THIEVES who stole 150m of cable have left broadband users in Ffynnongroyw without internet access.Read

Petrofac donates £1,000 to DangerPoint safety centre in Talacre, Flintshire Mar 03 2011

A SAFETY education centre has received a welcome cash boost.Read

Events in Holywell and Mostyn to mark International Women’s Day Mar 03 2011

WOMEN from throughout Holywell’s history will be remembered at an event to mark a worldwide day of female celebration.Read

Flintshire church reviews security after tomb raiders desecrate graves Mar 03 2011

WARDENS at a rural village church are determined to increase security after tomb raiders desecrated graves.Read

Northop Hall harpist offers her musical services to the bereaved Mar 03 2011

A TALENTED Flintshire harpist has added another string to her bow.Read

Flintshire County Council farmland sell-off begins Mar 03 2011

COUNCIL-OWNED plots of Flintshire farmland have been sold to existing tenants as the authority seeks to cut running costs.Read

Clwyd young farmers to head to head to represent Flintshire Mar 03 2011

YOUNG farmers had a great evening choosing the cream of the crop to represent the region.Read

Rhydymwyn company CRT hopes to create 20 jobs Mar 03 2011

A RHYDYMWYN firm has announced the possible creation of 20 new positions.Read

Belly dancing classes starting in Carmel, near Holywell Mar 03 2011

A WEEKLY belly dancing class will be starting in Carmel Village Hall on Tuesday.Read

Holywell man sent to Mold Crown court on affray and weapon charges Mar 03 2011

A MAN who allegedly used a scythe to attack a car owned by a man with whom he was involved in a dispute has been committed for trial at Mold Crown Court.Read

Flintshire charity Save the Family gets £60,000 boost from Sale Sharks owners Mar 03 2011

A GENEROUS donation will help a homeless charity create a new training and enterprise centre inside a disused chapel in Flint.Read

Mold prepares for pancake day races Mar 03 2011

MOLD is once again gearing up for its annual pancake day races.Read

Mold Town Council kicked out of Earl Road HQ Mar 03 2011

MOLD Town Council has decamped for the summer.Read

Connah’s Quay man stole from Queensferry store Mar 03 2011

A DEESIDE man admitted stealing cosmetics valued at £21 from a store in Queensferry.Read

Flintshire residents notified of Hanson Cement Public Health Wales investigation progress Mar 03 2011

MORE than 19,000 households in Flintshire have received an update from Public Health Wales on the progress of its investigation into health concerns surrounding Hanson Cement in Padeswood.Read

Flintshire AM Mark Isherwood disputes post office closure claims Mar 03 2011

CLAIMS that changes to the way post offices are run could see most of Flintshire’s branches close have been branded ‘scaremongering’ by an AM.Read

Flintshire schoolboy with cerebral palsy meets Liverpool FC heroes Mar 03 2011

A FOOTBALL-MAD youngster had a dream come true when he took a trip to meet some of his Liverpool players.Read

Bagillt man assaulted ex-partner at Broughton Shopping Park Mar 03 2011

A BAGILLT man said to be controlling toward his former partner has admitted assaulting her at Broughton Shopping Park.Read

Rhosesmor cancer survivor to take on Everest trek Mar 03 2011

A FORMER cancer patient who vowed to recover from the life-threatening illness and raise £25,000 for charity is planning to trek to Everest base camp to achieve his goal.Read

Employees of Deeside firm take on charity walk Mar 03 2011

A GROUP of colleagues will be walking from Flint to Queensferry on Saturday in support of a Connah’s Quay boy with leukaemia.Read

Eight taken to hospital after fire at Deeside packaging firm Mar 03 2011

EIGHT members of staff at a Deeside packaging firm were taken to hospital after a fire broke out in the factory.Read

Flintshire residents to be informed of new council waste collection services Mar 03 2011

FLINTSHIRE County Council’s recycling team is out and about informing residents over new waste collection arrangements.Read

Illegal Chinese workers snared in Connah’s Quay raid Mar 03 2011

THREE illegal workers were discovered at a Connah’s Quay restaurant.Read

Girls from St Winefride’s Primary School, Holywell, compete in netball tournaments Mar 03 2011

NETBALL players at St Winefride’s Catholic Primary School in Holywell have taken part in their first tournaments of the year.Read

Connah’s Quay driver wins £1,500 worth of petrol Mar 03 2011

A DEESIDE motorist is avoiding the petrol price hikes – after winning £1,500 worth of fuel vouchers.Read

New technology for Castell Alun High School, Hope, pupils Mar 03 2011

YOUNGSTERS are getting to grips with the latest technology.Read

Flintshire learning director visits St David’s Primary School, Mold Mar 03 2011

FLINTSHIRE County Council’s director of lifelong learning, Ian Budd, visited children at Mold’s St David’s Primary school.Read

Flintshire street lighting team wins national award Mar 03 2011

THE street lighting, highways and winter maintenance teams at Flintshire County Council are celebrating winning a public service award.Read

Holywell nursery makes sure children get their five a day Mar 03 2011

NURSERY children are enjoying the benefits of healthy eating.Read

Booklet on heritage of Carmel, Gorsedd, Lloc, Pantasaph, and Whitford to be launched Mar 03 2011

A BOOKLET on the heritage of five Flintshire villages will be launched on Saturday.Read

Family pays tribute to former Flintshire Airbus worker Mar 03 2011

A FAMILY has paid tribute to a ‘passionate’ walker who died tragically last week.Read

Hawarden trucker leads second Stanlow fuel demonstration Mar 03 2011

FUEL tax campaigners stepped up their protest with a blockade at the Stanlow oil refinery.Read

Jury to retire in case of Flintshire mum accused of causing son's death Mar 03 2011

THE jury considering the case of a mum charged with causing the death of her own son by careless driving will retire today.Read

Communities First in Mold given cash boost for allotment project Mar 03 2011

A COMMUNITY project in Mold that encourages people to grow their own food has been boosted by a donation from a local firm.Read

New ‘wheelchair walk’ in Mold is accessible to all Mar 03 2011

A BEAUTY spot in Mold is a step closer to featuring a new pathway which will be accessible to all.Read

Mold residents enjoy Fairtrade coffee morning Mar 03 2011

MOLD residents flocked to Bethesda Chapel to show their support for Fairtrade Fortnight.Read

Fairtrade Fortnight events planned in Mold and Holywell Mar 03 2011

THE second week of Fairtrade Fortnight is under way in Mold, with numerous events still left for residents to enjoy.Read

Flint teacher pays tribute to Wales Air Ambulance teams who saved his life Mar 03 2011

As Wales Air Ambulance celebrates its 10th anniversary this week, a Flintshire teacher thanks the charity for saving his life. KATHRYN QUAYLE reportsRead

Mum to start hoola hoop classes to help people keep fit in Flintshire Mar 03 2011

A MUM is getting people in a spin and hopes to bring the latest exercise craze to Flintshire.Read

Teachers’ meeting at Holywell High School to be broadcast online Mar 03 2011

A MEETING of teachers from around the country will be streamed live on the internet from Holywell High School.Read

Flintshire firm Moneysupermarket.com Mar 03 2011

KIND-HEARTED employees at a Ewloe-based firm are giving Wales Air Ambulance (WAA) a helping hand.Read

North Clwyd Animal Rescue, Flintshire, appeals for charity shop donations Mar 03 2011

VOLUNTEERS at an animal rescue charity are appealing for donations as stock levels at its shops are running low.Read

Fire at house in Connah’s Quay Mar 03 2011

FIRE crews were called to a blaze at a house in Connah’s Quay on Friday afternoon.Read

Libraries close and free school music tuiton scrapped as Flintshire County Council approves cuts Mar 03 2011

CONTROVERSIAL cuts to services have been agreed as Flintshire County Council bids to save £29m over the next three years.Read

Snowdonia Windows, Mold, offers Flintshire community groups chance to win £1,000 Mar 03 2011

A HOME improvement firm is offering community groups in Flintshire the chance of a £1,000 windfall.Read

Holywell woman shows recycled bags and hats at Afonwen crafts centre Mar 03 2011

AN aircraft fitter who turned her hand to crafts has taken off as a hat and bag designer.Read

Flintshire firm Wagtail UK unveils first mouse detecting dog Mar 03 2011

A COMPANY is giving cats a run for their money when it comes to mouse control.Read

International rock stars line up for Chester Racecourse summer festival Mar 03 2011

SOME of the biggest stars in pop and rock this summer have signed up to Chester Rocks.Read

Family pays tribute to Mold mum who died in Padeswood crash Mar 03 2011

THE heartbroken family of a doting mum from Mold say she will never be forgotten.Read

Buckley councillor concerned over Flintshire water chlorine levels Mar 03 2011

BUCKLEY residents have been left with a bad taste in their mouth after Welsh Water upped the chlorine levels in their supply, according to a community leader.Read

Saltney link road and train station plan mooted Mar 03 2011

PLANS to give Saltney’s businesses a massive boost by strengthening transport links have been unveiled.Read

Penyffordd dancer finishes in top three of Got to Dance Mar 03 2011

A DANCER from Flintshire is getting ready for her next ‘adventure’ after finishing in the top three of a national TV dance competition.Read

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