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Local & Flintshire News for 5 May 2011

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Man’s jaw was broken after unprovoked attack at Mold pub May 05 2011

A MAN suffered two fractures of his jaw during an unprovoked attack in the beer garden of a Mold pub.Read

Flintshire County Council defends claims it mismanaged investment funds May 05 2011

COUNCIL finance chiefs have defended claims they lost out on hundreds of thousands of pounds by investing cash in the wrong banks.Read

Bin lorries cause problems on Buckley streets May 05 2011

HORDES of bin wagons travelling through Buckley streets ruined the bank holiday weekend for residents, according to a councillor.Read

Evolve hairdressers, Mold, holds army-themed fundraiser in aid of Help for Heroes May 05 2011

A MOLD hairdresser launched a fundraising drive to help wounded service personnel by issuing some orders.Read

Connah’s Quay power station security fears May 05 2011

CONCERNS that terrorists could be targeting a Flintshire power station have been dismissed by the company.Read

Two men remanded in custody after Mold stabbing May 05 2011

TWO men have been further remanded in custody following an alleged double stabbing in Mold.Read

Saltney man threatened to rape waitress May 05 2011

A FORMER hospital porter became obsessed with a waitress he met at a cafe, Mold Crown Court heard.Read

Kittens die after being dumped in Flintshire skip May 05 2011

TWO tiny kittens who were thrown in a skip when they were just an hour old have died.Read

Mold teacher to take Wrexham school to tribunal over sacking May 05 2011

A TEACHER who was sacked from a primary school over allegations she ‘manhandled’ a pupil has vowed to fight the decision at an employment tribunal.Read

Flintshire voters go to polls for Welsh Assembly election and AV referendum May 05 2011

VOTERS across Flintshire are going to the polls to help shape the next Welsh Assembly Government. Read

A55 fuel protest to bring Flintshire traffic to a standstill May 05 2011

A HUGE ‘go-slow’ protest over the cost of fuel is to bring traffic on the main road through Flintshire to a halt this weekend. Read

Sainsbury’s buys site in Mold May 05 2011

A SUPERSTORE’S decision to buy a site in Mold is a huge ‘vote of confidence’ in the town, according to community leaders. Read

Ewloe nursery children party to celebrate royal wedding May 05 2011

NURSERY youngsters had a day to remember when they celebrated the royal wedding in style.Read

Gwernymynydd residents enjoy royal street party in Flintshire May 05 2011

A HAPPY Gwernymynydd Royal Wedding celebration party was held at Gwernymynydd Village Centre on Friday.Read

Hawarden residents enjoy their royal wedding street party in Flintshire May 05 2011

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Saltney residents enjoy a royal wedding street party inFlintshire May 05 2011

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Flintshire youths compelte Phoenix project in Mold Fire Station May 05 2011

SIX Flintshire youths have successfully completed an innovative project in Mold Fire Station.Read

Flintshire climate change champion urges residents to share cars to save money and environment May 05 2011

A FLINTSHIRE climate change champion has teamed up with a regional car sharing programme to encourage her community to reduce their carbon emissions.Read

Manchester United striker Michael Owen backs a winner by leasing racehorse to Chester FC May 05 2011

FANS of Chester Football Club (FC) will be hoping to back a winner tomorrow when the racehorse leased to the club by Michael Owen runs at the Roodee.Read

Mold art group’s work goes on display May 05 2011

A MOLD art group has been displaying its work.Read

A55 fuel protest set to bring Flintshire traffic to a standstill May 05 2011

A HUGE ‘go-slow’ protest over the cost of fuel is to bring traffic on the main road through Flintshire to a halt this weekend.Read

Arriva Buses Wales joins Ice for eco-friendly loyalty scheme May 05 2011

ARRIVA Buses Wales has launched an eco-friendly loyalty programme for Flintshire customers.Read

Flintshire voters go to the polls in Welsh Assembly elections May 05 2011

VOTERS across Flintshire are going to the polls today to help shape the next Welsh Assembly Government.Read

Delyn, Alyn and Deeside Welsh Assembly Member candidates positive following campaigns for votes May 05 2011

ASSEMBLY member candidates have been giving their thoughts on how their respective campaigns have gone in the run-up to today’s election.Read

Sainsbury’s buys site in Mold May 05 2011

A SUPERSTORE’S decision to buy a site in Mold is a huge ‘vote of confidence’ in the town, according to community leaders.Read

Woman robbed in Buckley, Flintshire May 05 2011

NORTH Wales Police is appealing for witnesses after a woman was robbed on her way to a bank in Buckley.Read

Flintshire poet Caryl Parry writes childrens’ series for S4C May 05 2011

A FLINTSHIRE poet and songwriter has helped create a new children’s television series.Read

Clatterbridge Cancer Research Circle of Hope event supported by Bond actor Daniel Craig May 05 2011

JAMES Bond actor Daniel Craig has lent his support to a Clatterbridge Cancer Research fundraising project.Read

Top carers in Flintshire in line for 2011 Wales Care Awards May 05 2011

A SEARCH to find the unsung heroes and heroines of Flintshire has been carried out.Read

Greenfield campaigner calls for bee protection with pesticide testing May 05 2011

A BEE conservationist is calling for tests to be done on a pesticide which she believes is harmful to the insects.Read

Holywell Town Council scrap plans to employ hawks to rid town of pigeons May 05 2011

PLANS to use hawks to control the pigeon population in Holywell have been scrapped.Read

Artist Stephen Broadbent helps Northop Hall charity Save the Family May 05 2011

A GROUP of young artists have had a helping hand from a professional sculptor to highlight the problem of homelessness.Read

Flintshire couple postpone Mount Everest trip May 05 2011

A FLINT couple who planned to scale Mount Everest next month have had to postpone their trip.Read

Dust complaints from Padeswood residents not from Hanson cement plant say Environment Agency May 05 2011

MORE complaints about dust in Padeswood have been made to the Environment Agency Wales.Read

Call to reduce A5104 Chester Road speed limit near Bretton following fatal traffic collision May 05 2011

CAMPAIGNERS are demanding a cut to the speed limit at an accident blackspot after a motorcyclist was killed in a collision last week.Read

Staff at Ifor Williams Trailers, Deeside, hold third walk out May 05 2011

WORKERS at Ifor Williams Trailers in Deeside staged the third of a series of strikes yesterday (Wednesday).Read

Buckley man admits Boxing Day burglary May 05 2011

A BUCKLEY man has admitted a burglary.Read

Changes made to North Wales Policing structure May 05 2011

YESTERDAY saw the beginning of major changes to the structure of North Wales Police, in a bid to save money and improve services.Read

Flintshire residents do the county proud with royal wedding street parties May 05 2011

As Flintshire marked the wedding of the year FRANCESCA ELLIOTT joined the celebrationsRead

Mold heritage site has become ‘slum’ claim councillors May 05 2011

THE ‘neglect’ of a historical site in Mold town centre has turned it into a ‘heritage slum’, according to town councillors.Read

Bryn y Baal man fined for drunken prank May 05 2011

A YOUNG man ended up with a £150 court bill following a drunken prank.Read

Flint Market to relocate to Church Street May 05 2011

FLINT Market is relocating to Church Street this Friday, May 6 for a three month trial period.Read

North Wales Police handed new ‘stop and account’ powers May 05 2011

NORTH Wales Police has welcomed new, more flexible powers to stop members of the public on a more informal basis.Read

Connah’s Quay recruitment administrator’s charity skydive in aid of Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation May 05 2011

A HIGH-FLYING recruitment administrator is planning a charity skydive in memory of her late mum.Read

Coastal ranger hopes to recruit tourists in Talacre May 05 2011

A COASTAL ranger is hoping to recruit tourists to help protect wildlife at an ecological site.Read

Caerwys residents to protest at Flintshire planning meeting May 05 2011

STAG 31, the protest group formed to fight the numerous truck stop applications in Caerwys, is providing a free bus from Caerwys Square next Wednesday (May 11), for residents to attend the planning meeting at County Hall in Mold.Read

Flintshire County Council indemnity insurance proposal criticised May 05 2011

A LABOUR councillor has slammed a proposal to give Flintshire county councillors indemnity insurance, saying such funds would come from taxpayers.Read

Warning after deliberate fires across Flintshire May 05 2011

FIRE chiefs have renewed warnings about arson attacks, after crews were called to deliberate fires across the county over the Easter break.Read

Woman trapped in car following Connah’s Quay crash May 05 2011

A WOMAN had to be cut free from her car following a two-vehicle smash in Connah’s Quay, Flintshire.Read

Killing of Osama Bin Laden particularly poignant for two local families May 05 2011

THE killing of Osama Bin Laden is particularly moving for two local families whose loved ones were murdered by his Al Qaeda organisation.Read

Hawarden hairdresser and super slimmer completes London Marathon May 05 2011

A HAWARDEN hairdresser who lost two-and-a-half stone has completed her third London Marathon.Read

‘Accidental Photographer’ to showcase work in Afonwen Crafts and Antique Centre May 05 2011

SNAPSHOTS from ‘The Accidental Photographer’ are going on show in Mold.Read

Flintshire residents taking part in Starlight Walkers have chance to appear on Coronation Street May 05 2011

A WALK-ON part in Coronation Street is up for grabs this year for girls who take part in a midnight walk on Saturday, May 21.Read

Invitation to pamper evening in aid of North Clwyd Animal Rescue May 05 2011

A PAMPER evening to raise funds for a Flintshire animal rescue centre is being held.Read

Colleagues pay tribute to Heart FM North Wales managing director Clive Douthwaite May 05 2011

TRIBUTES have been paid to the managing director of Heart FM’s North Wales radio group, Clive Douthwaite, who died at the weekend.Read

Mynydd Isa driver over drink limit May 05 2011

A 20-YEAR-OLD man was banned from driving for 16 months after he was found to be twice the drink-drive limit.Read

Local band Amsterdam to play live at Chester Rocks this summer May 05 2011

GIG PREVIEW/Amsterdam at Chester RocksRead

Ben de Lisi – better by design May 05 2011

On the eve of the royal wedding, GIL LIGHTFOOT spoke to designer Ben de Lisi about his thoughts on Kate Middleton’s gown, his inspirations and influences.Read

St David’s Park Hotel, Ewloe event raises £1,500 for Cancer Research UK May 05 2011

A ROYAL wedding themed evening held last Friday in St David’s Park Hotel, Ewloe, has raised £1,500 for Cancer research UK.Read

Flint residents enjoy a royal street party May 05 2011

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Flintshire couples share royal wedding day May 05 2011

WHILE most of the world’s attention was focused on Westminster Abbey on Friday, two North Wales couples joined Prince William and Kate Middleton in saying their vows.Read

Flintshire residents on Pen y Coed Road, Drury enjoy their royal wedding street party May 05 2011

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Breakfast seminar held at Deeside College May 05 2011

HEALTH and Safety professionals from across the region came together for a breakfast seminar at Deeside College.Read

Laser treatment clinic opens in Mold, Flintshire May 05 2011

A LASER therapy group is setting up a new base in Mold.Read

Flintshire residents enjoy May Day duck races May 05 2011

THIS year’s May Day saw hundreds of people turn out to enjoy duck races across the county.Read

Toyota staff return to work at Deeside plant May 05 2011

STAFF at Deeside’s Toyota factory have returned to work after an extended plant shutdown between Easter and the May Day Bank Holiday weekend.Read

Millionaire Simon Nixon will no longer fund travel website venture based in Ewloe May 05 2011

DOT COM millionaire Simon Nixon has pulled the plug on funding for his latest internet venture, which at one time was losing £100,000 per month.Read

Saltney MS Support Centre given big funding boost from Currys PC World Chester event May 05 2011

NEARLY £2,500 has been raised for Saltney’s MS Support Centre’s Next Step campaign, thanks to a Chester technology store’s fundraiser.Read

Children from Busy Bees Nursery, Ewloe, helping to create garden for RHS Show at Tatton Park May 05 2011

CHILDREN at Busy Bees Day Nursery in Ewloe are helping to create a colourful garden for a major flower show.Read

Mold student to climb Mount Kilimanjaro May 05 2011

A STUDENT is preparing to spend her summer break trekking up Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for charity.Read

Deeside College sports students receive volunteering awards May 05 2011

DEESIDE College sports students have been awarded for their volunteering.Read

Flintshire County Council study to determine if Saltney community facility bid is feasible May 05 2011

SALTNEY residents will find out if plans for a multi-purpose community facility on land next to the Morrisons superstore is feasible by September.Read

Invitation to asparagus masterclass at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop May 05 2011

FLINTSHIRE foodies are invited to take part in an asparagus masterclass.Read

One in ten children can’t ride a bike according to Tata Steel survey May 05 2011

A STAGGERING number of children cannot swim or ride a bike and have never run a distance of 400 metres, a new report has revealed.Read

Deeside College wins healthy award May 05 2011

STAFF and students at Deeside College are celebrating after being named officially healthy.Read

Youngsters at Teddy Bear Towers Nursery, Flint, enjoy growing fruit and vegetables May 05 2011

CHILDREN at Teddy Bear Towers Day Nursery, Flint, have been watching how their garden grows.Read

Flintshire businesses show support for Help for Heroes May 05 2011

TWO Flintshire businesses have shown charitable backing for a good cause.Read

Deeside College marathon runners raise funds for the RNLI May 05 2011

MARATHON runners at Deeside College have raised almost £8,000 for charity.Read

Mold man hopes to become country’s first Ironman May 05 2011

A FLINTSHIRE man is hoping to become Wales’s first Ironman champion.Read

Saltney Town Council election winner announced May 05 2011

BARBARA Marshall has been announced as the winning candidate from last Thursday’s Saltney Town Council election.Read

Children at Deeside nursery celebrate Easter May 05 2011

YOUNGSTERS at a Deeside nursery took part in some eggstra special activities to celebrate Easter.Read

Arthritis charity walk to be held in Connah’s Quay May 05 2011

AN ARTHRITIS support group is encouraging people to put their best foot forward for a charity walk.Read

Hawarden Estate Farm Shop prepares to welcome French guests May 05 2011

A FLINTSHIRE farm shop has been preparing to welcome a group of French visitors.Read

Gwernymynydd performers inspired by Glee win place in Wrex Factor final May 05 2011

A NEWLY formed group is delighted at the news it has progressed to the finals of a talent competition.Read

British Heart Foundation shop, Mold, helps host fundraising appeal May 05 2011

A MOLD charity shop is inviting residents to donate their old good quality books, CDs and DVDs as part of a fundraising appeal.Read

Holywell residents gear up for Cadi Ha festival May 05 2011

THIS year’s Cadi Ha festival in Holywell takes place on Saturday (May 7).Read

St Mark’s Church, Saltney, hosts Rocky’s Plaice holiday club May 05 2011

CHILDREN had fun at a holiday club with a fishy theme.Read

Flint lifeboat crew carries out search May 05 2011

FLINT lifeboat crew was called out to look for a dinghy with engine failure.Read

Welsh language initiative Menter Iaith hosts Welsh on Tour Week May 05 2011

THE fifth annual Welsh on Tour Week starts on Saturday.Read

Mold charity, Vision for Mission, does good work in India May 05 2011

A MOLD charity has helped thousands of disadvantaged people in India since it was set up in 2004.Read

Drury residents enjoy a royal street party in Flintshire May 05 2011

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North Wales soldier James Wharton escorts Queen to Buckingham Palace following royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton May 05 2011

A NORTH Wales soldier played a key role in Friday’s royal wedding.Read

Holywell’s Holway Estate residents enjoy their royal wedding street party May 05 2011

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Former cancer patients in Chester and Flintshire help others May 05 2011

FORMER cancer patients will be on the other end of the phone line for others going through the same experience, thanks to a new scheme.Read

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