07 July 2011 - Local Flintshire news, Flintshire, Mold, Flint, Deeside

Murdered Flint mum and son remembered one year on Jul 07 2011

FRIENDS and classmates of murdered schoolboy Patryk Wasko are marking the first anniversary of his death by designing a memorial garden in his honour.Read

Suspected brothel in Queensferry closes after Flintshire County Council investigation Jul 07 2011

A COMMUNITY leader claims a suspected brothel in Queensferry has closed its doors following an investigation by Flintshire County Council.Read

Mold traders fight to keep High Street alive Jul 07 2011

INDEPENDENT traders joined forces in the fight to keep their High Street in business.Read

Otters make their home in Flintshire valley Jul 07 2011

OTTERS have moved back to a Flintshire nature spot for the first time in decades.Read

Three Flintshire leisure centres saved from axe Jul 07 2011

THREE Flintshire leisure centres have been saved from closure after a solution was found to reduce costs.Read

Deeside College hosts breakfast event for employers Jul 07 2011

EMPLOYERS from across the region developed their health assessment awareness over breakfast at a seminar provided by Deeside College’s Employer Engagement department, Acquire Training.Read

Nannerch Players to stage The Wind in the Willows in Flintshire field Jul 07 2011

THESPIANS in a Flintshire village will be performing their latest production in the open air.Read

Success for Flintshire Get Hooked on Fishing scheme Jul 07 2011

A FISHING project aimed at keeping young people out of trouble is going from strength to strength.Read

Ladies night at Plas Hafod, Gwernymynydd, Flintshire raises cash for Ty Gobaith hospice Jul 07 2011

A FUNDRAISING ladies evening arranged by a Mold company has raised more than £1,350.Read

North Wales AM Mark Isherwood urges better transition for primary pupils Jul 07 2011

NORTH Wales Assembly Member Mark Isherwood has expressed concern at the number of pupils in Wales who are entering secondary school without meeting basic standards in English, Welsh, maths and science.Read

TV’s Secret Millionaire Rob Lloyd, from Flintshire, suffers broken ribs in charity fight Jul 07 2011

TWO broken ribs and a ruptured spleen did not dampen TV’s Secret Millionaire Rob Lloyd’s spirits as he raised money for a club close to his heart.Read

Flintshire dancers take to stage at Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold Jul 07 2011

MEMBERS of a Deeside dance school took centre stage for their annual show.Read

Mold mum died of carbon monoxide poisoning, inquest told Jul 07 2011

A MUM whose body was discovered after a fire at her home had probably been dead for some hours before the alarm was raised, an inquest heard.Read

Eyerus finally stops running Jul 07 2011

A runaway from an arranged marriage who went on to work for a Saudi Princess before being talent spotted for a glamorous career as a fashion model, has seen her fair share of the world.Read

Connah’s Quay man sacked by dad’s firm for stealing scrap metal Jul 07 2011

A SON employed by his father was sacked after he stole from the Airbus factory where they were working.Read

Flintshire animal rescue centre workers horrified at dog neglect case Jul 07 2011

AN elderly dog is looking for a new home after one the worst cases of neglect rescue centre workers have ever seen.Read

Save our Flintshire Pubs: The Blue Bell Inn, Halkyn Jul 07 2011

KATHRYN QUAYLE reports on the award-winning pub which has something for everyoneRead

Neighbours and friends pay tribute to Flintshire schoolgirl Caitlyn Edwards Jul 07 2011

AN 11-YEAR-OLD girl who died after a seven-year battle with cancer has been described as ‘a beautiful angel’ by shocked neighbours and family friends.Read

Public to have their say on Flintshire school shake-up plans Jul 07 2011

PUPILS and parents are being asked for their views on controversial plans for a massive shake-up of secondary education across Flintshire. Read

Mold and Buckley councillors raise concerns over policing Jul 07 2011

LESS bobbies on the beat and the closure of the county’s only custody suite have been among the concerns raised by Mold and Buckley community leaders about police cuts.Read

Preparations finalised for Buckley Jubilee Jul 07 2011

BUCKLEY is getting ready for its annual jubilee celebrations.Read

Mold Carnival to host region’s first strongman contest Jul 07 2011

MOLD is to host the region’s first strongman competition this Sunday.Read

Buckley woman toasts 40 years with Gerrards bakery Jul 07 2011

BAKERY manager Gloria Davies is celebrating 40 years of using her loaf.Read

Mold Oxfam shop celebrates 25th birthday Jul 07 2011

A MOLD charity shop has celebrated 25 years of fundraising.Read

Ysgol y Waun, Gwernaffield enjoys summer fete success Jul 07 2011

CROWDS of children and parents enjoyed the sunshine at a Gwernaffield school’s summer fête.Read

Public asked for views on Deeside waste plant proposals Jul 07 2011

LEADERS of a controversial project which could see a waste-burning facility built in Deeside say rubbish from across North Wales could be brought into Flintshire by train.Read

Flint Festival line up Jul 07 2011

FLINT Festival is in full swing with another week of events still to go.Read

Flintshire police inspector urges residents to report anti-social behaviour in Mold Jul 07 2011

RESIDENTS are being urged to report anti-social behaviour in Mold town centre after concerns were raised about groups using Daniel Owen Square as a ‘social club’.Read

Flint High School leavers get a visit from Coronation Street star Jul 07 2011

YEAR 11 students celebrated the end of their school days with a record of achievement evening – and a visit from a celebrity and former pupil.Read

Call to axe one-way roads in Shotton, Deeside Jul 07 2011

A COMMUNITY leader has put forward new plans to ease traffic congestion in Shotton’s side streets.Read

Queensferry Library hosts relaunch activities Jul 07 2011

VISITORS to Queensferry’s library have been kept busy with a series of activities as part of its official relaunch.Read

ScottishPower helps Hawarden High School eco project Jul 07 2011

ENERGY firm ScottishPower has teamed up with Hawarden High School for an eco-friendly project.Read

Connah’s Quay schoolchildren enjoy play at Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold Jul 07 2011

A DEESIDE firm put the wheels in motion for a Connah’s Quay school’s cultural trip.Read

First Chester Rocks festival attracts 20,000 music fans Jul 07 2011

CHESTER Rocks will be back – and next time it will be bigger and better.Read

Alyn and Deeside MP backs Ewloe residents in play area dispute Jul 07 2011

EWLOE residents fed up of having to pay rising park maintenance costs have been backed by their MP.Read

Outpost Paintball, Flintshire, on target for expansion Jul 07 2011

A PAINTBALLING venue at an old Cold War bunker in Lower Kinnerton is now fully open for business.Read

Flintshire schools take part in Olympic torch project Jul 07 2011

THE Olympic spirit will be burning strong in Flintshire as the county’s schools take part in a torch-hosting project.Read

Ysgol Gwynedd in Flint holds summer fete fundraiser Jul 07 2011

YOUNGSTERS at Flint’s Ysgol Gwynedd enjoyed fun in the sun as the school’s PTA organised a summer fête.Read

Everton FC hosts junior skills sessions for youngsters at Broughton Shopping Park Jul 07 2011

YOUNG footballers have the chance to improve their soccer skills this weekend.Read

Holywell music festival acts announced Jul 07 2011

A FREE family music festival will be staged in Holywell’s High Street and Tower Gardens on September 10 from 10am-10pm.Read

Flint schoolchildren create posters to help keep town tidy Jul 07 2011

PUPILS of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Flint have been taking part in a ‘design a sign’ competition to encourage residents to keep the town litter free.Read

Olympic Games celebration day to be held in Holywell, Flintshire Jul 07 2011

OLYMPIC fever is coming to Holywell a year ahead of schedule.Read

X Factor star Rhydian Roberts to appear at Flintshire music festival Gwyl Gobaith Jul 07 2011

SINGING stars including an X Factor runner-up have been unveiled as the headline acts for a Flintshire music festival.Read

Things are hotting up for Flintshire chilli company Jul 07 2011

September will see Flintshire play host to a plethora of food and drink producers from across the country when the annual Mold Food and Drink Festival is held. As the event approaches the Chronicle will be speaking to some of the Flintshire businesses who will be selling their wares at the two-day event. This week Gary Smith tells ELEANOR BARLOW how he set up a chilli plantation in a greenhouse in SealandRead

Reviews under way into Flintshire public toilets and recycling services Jul 07 2011

REVIEWS are being carried out into public toilet provision and household recycling centres in Flintshire.Read

Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold, showcases prize-winning artwork from across North Wales Jul 07 2011

PRIZE-WINNING art pieces are being showcased in Mold’s Clwyd Theatr Cymru.Read

Pupils of Ysgol Pen Coch, Flint, enjoy sunny sports day Jul 07 2011

THE sun came out to play as well as the pupils when Ysgol Pen Coch in Flint held its second sports day.Read

Flintshire schoolchildren perform at dance festival Jul 07 2011

PUPILS have been showing off their moves on stage as part of county-wide performing arts events.Read

Sainsbury’s Flint launches RNLI fundraising challenge Jul 07 2011

IT WAS a busy weekend for Flint’s RNLI volunteer team as members took part in a fundraising appeal launch at the town’s Sainsbury’s store and hosted a dog show.Read

Buckley Town Junior Football Club teams up with Redrow Jul 07 2011

A HOUSEBUILDING firm has shown its support for a junior football club.Read

Deeside College bursary scheme provides Army careers Jul 07 2011

THREE Deeside College students are on the way to achieving their dream jobs with the Army.Read

Welsh Government minister congratulates students from Northop College and Coleg Llysfasi Jul 07 2011

STUDENTS from Northop College and Coleg Llysfasi were congratulated on their achievements by Welsh Government Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and European Programmes, Alun Davies AM.Read

Northop College students to showcase skills on global stage Jul 07 2011

NORTHOP College students will showcase their skills to a world audience later this year, when the UK plays host to a global competition.Read

Deeside College recognised for greenkeeping courses Jul 07 2011

DEESIDE College has been recognised as a Quality Assured Centre by The Greenkeepers Training Committee (GTC).Read

ConvaTec UK, Deeside, holds launch event for Flintshire Business Week Jul 07 2011

DEESIDE-BASED medical technology firm ConvaTec played host to 52 delegates from 32 businesses at a launch event for Flintshire Business Week.Read

Holywell pupils apply finishing touches to magnificent murals Jul 07 2011

YOUNGSTERS at Ysgol Gwenffrwd in Holywell have applied the finishing touches to magnificent murals.Read

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