05 January 2012 - Local Flintshire news, Flintshire, Mold, Flint, Deeside

Concern grows for missing Flintshire man Jan 05 2012

POLICE are concerned about the welfare of a man missing from his home in Flintshire.Read

Nightingale House Hospice to hold sale of exercise equipment Jan 05 2012

NIGHTINGALE House Hospice is holding a sale on all of its exercise equipment.Read

Winter vomiting bug shut hospital wards across north east Wales Jan 05 2012

SEVEN wards have been closed at hospitals across the region after an outbreak of the norovirus winter vomiting bug.Read

Police called to roads blocked by fallen trees Jan 05 2012

POLICE have been called out to four reports of trees which have blown over and blocked roads this morning (Thursday) as 60mph winds battered the county.Read

Fire at Mostyn chemical site Jan 05 2012

FIRE crews were called to Warwick International in Mostyn.Read

Mum of drowned Mold teenager Haydn Evans demands answers from hotel Jan 05 2012

THE mother of an 18-year-old who was found dead in a lake in the grounds of a hotel is demanding answers after it was claimed staff kicked the teenager out without his coat or wallet. Read

Inquest hears Treuddyn farmer died as result of brain injuries from crash Jan 05 2012

A FARMER who was involved in a horrific crash died three years later as a result of the massive brain injuries he suffered, an inquest heard.Read

Post office service to return to Treuddyn, Flintshire Jan 05 2012

TREUDDYN residents are celebrating the return of post office services to their village.Read

Free workshop to learn more about National Assembly for Wales Jan 05 2012

A FREE workshop is taking place for people who want to learn more about the National Assembly for Wales.Read

Bagillt pensioners demand ‘fit-for-purpose’ bathrooms Jan 05 2012

STRUGGLING pensioners with bathrooms ‘totally unsuited to their needs’ are calling for action to improve their quality of life.Read

Delyn MP David Hanson welcomes Olympic funding agreement Jan 05 2012

DELYN MP David Hanson has welcomed an Olympic funding agreement which has been reached between the UK Government and the Welsh Government in Cardiff.Read

How adversity launched Roslyn Bell’s career and brought her to Chester Jan 05 2012

EVEN in good times, there’s often enough difficulty to go around for everyone.Read

Flint rector worried for elderly residents following community hospital ward closure Jan 05 2012

A FLINT churchman has criticised the closure of the community hospital’s minor injury unit for the second time in six months.Read

Wrexham Maelor hospital wards closed by norovirus Jan 05 2012

TWO wards remain closed at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital following an outbreak of norovirus last week.Read

Ewloe villagers step up fight against Travellers’ site plans Jan 05 2012

CAMPAIGNERS battling proposals for a Travellers’ site in their village say they are stepping up the fight.Read

Stanney Oaks woman named The Chester Grosvenor’s Employee of the Year Jan 05 2012

A GRAPHIC designer from Stanney Oaks has been named The Chester Grosvenor’s Employee of the Year for 2011.Read

Record year for Broughton aircraft maker Jan 05 2012

AIRBUS is on track to beat rival Boeing in the annual orders race.Read

Ysgol Bryn Coch, Mold, invites parents to attend for day Jan 05 2012

PUPILS of Ysgol Bryn Coch , Mold, invited their parents into school for a day.Read

Diet dramatically improves health of diabetic man from Pontblyddyn Jan 05 2012

A diabetic man from Pontblyddyn says going on a diet made his condition improve dramatically.Read

Bagillt residents campaign for new play equipment in Flintshire Jan 05 2012

RESIDENTS of Boot End in Bagillt are petitioning the county council for new play equipment.Read

Flint Clay Target Club raise funds for Nightingale House Hospice Jan 05 2012

FLINTSHIRE fundraisers hit the target with an event to support a North Wales hospice.Read

Minister encourages walking on Wales Coastal Path Jan 05 2012

THE Welsh Government Environment Minister is encouraging people to walk off the Christmas pounds by using the Wales Coastal Path.Read

Staff at Rhydymwyn recycling firm enjoy VIP visit to House of Lords Jan 05 2012

STAFF at an electro-waste recycling company have enjoyed a VIP visit to the House of Lords.Read

Flintshire County Council join first time house buyer support scheme Jan 05 2012

MEMBERS of the housing overview and scrutiny committee met yesterday to discuss a scheme to support first-time home buyers.Read

Body found at Carden Park Hotel identified as Haydn Evans of Mold Jan 05 2012

A HOME Office post-mortem examination held on Saturday revealed Haydn Evans died from drowning.Read

Deeside youth group wins award Jan 05 2012

A DEESIDE youth group has won an award for its hard work.Read

Nursery children at Deeside College enjoy the library Jan 05 2012

CHILDREN from the Toybox Nursery at Deeside College have started regular trips to the library.Read

Flintshire residents urged to give blood to cover expected donated shortfall during Olympic Games Jan 05 2012

NHS Blood and Transplant is warning that a ‘perfect storm’ could be created by next year’s bumper sporting calendar and extra bank holidays, severely affecting blood donation levels in 2012.Read

Two Flintshire women are made MBE and CBE in Queen’s New Year’s Honours list Jan 05 2012

A VETERAN volunteer who has devoted her life to helping others was made an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list.Read

Shotton phone mast moves to new location Jan 05 2012

A CONTROVERSIAL phone mast has been moved to a new location much to the dismay of local residents.Read

Flintshire Slimming World consultants stand up next to comedian Jason Manford at awards ceremony Jan 05 2012

A GROUP of Slimming World consultants met a top comedian at the club’s annual awards ceremony to celebrate its most successful slimmers.Read

Call for council to help struggling shop owners in Shotton Jan 05 2012

A COMMUNITY leader says council bosses need to do more to help shop owners in Deeside.Read

Flint maisonettes demolition decision called in by New Independents group Jan 05 2012

A BID to delay the demolition of Flint’s crumbling maisonettes and replace them with new housing has failed.Read

Residents’ views sought on masterplan for Flint Jan 05 2012

FLINT residents will get their chance to comment on the emerging ideas for the town’s new masterplan at a public event.Read

Flintshire employers urged to tackle workplace safety by Health and Safety Executive Jan 05 2012

ALMOST 200 people were seriously injured in workplace accidents across North East Wales in a year.Read

North Wales hospitals to install anti-snoking alarms Jan 05 2012

SMOKERS who light up outside hospital entrances in North Wales will trigger a loudspeaker alarm – as part of a new health board policy.Read

New Year Honours: Your Champions mastermind Roy Jones of ScottishPower made an MBE Jan 05 2012

THE mastermind behind The Chronicle’s annual Your Champions awards has spoken of his delight at being made an MBE in the New Year Honours list.Read

Flintshire County Council trainees volunteer in county Jan 05 2012

FLINTSHIRE County Council trainees have been volunteering in the community.Read

‘New beginning’ for Buckley as plans take shape Jan 05 2012

THE new year could mark a ‘new beginning’ for Buckley, according to town leaders.Read

Hawarden players take to stage for panto Jan 05 2012

Players take to stageRead

Peckforton Castle staff members receive awards for bravery Jan 05 2012

STAFF at Peckforton Castle who risked their lives to help guests flee a massive fire which ripped through the venue have been praised for their bravery.Read

Green belt farm near the A483 seeks livery to enhance the enterprise. Jan 05 2012

DEVELOPMENT was proposed at a green belt farm badly affected by a dual carriageway.Read

Killers facing prison sentence over death of Chester man Martin Ithell Jan 05 2012

TWO former lovers will be sentenced today after each admitted their role in the killing of Chester man Martin Ithell.Read

A Hoole dad has celebrated his first drink after raising more than £20,000 on a year long drought Jan 05 2012

A BEREAVED dad who gave up booze in memory of his daughter celebrated raising more than £20,000 at the end of his challenge at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve.Read

Deeside College students busk on streets of Chester Jan 05 2012

A GROUP of engineering students have been putting their vocal chords to good use by busking on the streets of Chester.Read

Drop in standard of living for Flintshire workers Jan 05 2012

LIVING standards in Flintshire have dropped 5% since before the recession, a union has claimed.Read

Flintshire County Council asks for childhood memories Jan 05 2012

FLINTSHIRE County Council is asking residents for their childhood memories.Read

S4C cooking challenge for former North Wales AM Jan 05 2012

FORMER North Wales Assembly Member, Eleanor Burnham, took on S4C’s cooking challenge this Christmas in the series Dudley: Pryd o Sêr.Read

Mold teenager’s year a climate change champion Jan 05 2012

A MOLD teenager is coming to the end of a year of championing energy saving.Read

Flintshire’s third Ale Trail planned for April Jan 05 2012

FLINTSHIRE’S popular Real Ale Trail will be back again this spring.Read

Free legal advice provided to community by Cheshire College of Law Jan 05 2012

THE pro bono legal services provided by staff and students at The College of Law in Chester have received major recognition from a charity group.Read

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