03 May 2012 - Local Flintshire news, Flintshire, Mold, Flint, Deeside

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Appeal after cat caught in trap near Holywell May 03 2012

A CAT was left injured after it was caught in a trap.Read

Holywell town councillor accused of claiming benefits in dead wife’s name May 03 2012

A TOWN councillor is alleged to have claimed £21,000 in benefits in his dead wife’s name.Read

Funeral of biker Tony Whitehouse from Buckley held May 03 2012

A POPULAR motorcyclist was given a fitting send off yesterday with a biker and American car cortege.Read

Holywell Cadi Ha hailed a big success May 03 2012

HUNDREDS of people lined the streets of Holywell and Caerwys to watch the 15th annual Gwyl Cadi Ha festival.Read

Holywell robbery attempt was like scene from Crocodile Dundee, court hears May 03 2012

IT WAS like the famous scene from Crocodile Dundee when a hapless would-be robber tried to hold up staff at a takeaway.Read

Man banned from Holywell town centre pubs May 03 2012

A 22-YEAR-OLD man has been banned from all Holywell town centre pubs for the next six months.Read

Campaigner blasts Croes Atti housing plan following flooding in Flint May 03 2012

CAMPAIGNERS fighting the controversial Croes Atti housing development have hit back claiming recent flooding is proof the construction of properties on land in Oakenholt is ‘unwise’.Read

Family fun day to take place at Northop College May 03 2012

NORTHOP College has announced plans to host another family fun day.Read

Doubts over whether Holywell 999 Day will go ahead May 03 2012

POLICE chiefs have confirmed they may reconsider plans to scrap a popular town centre event if the public want it.Read

The Glynne Arms, Hawarden, to reopen after revamp May 03 2012

A HISTORIC village pub will reopen its doors next week after a massive restoration project.Read

Burglars who stole £300,000 worth of goods from 114 homes, including in Flintshire, are jailed May 03 2012

TWO men have been jailed for their part in a 15-month nationwide burglary spree – including homes in Flintshire.Read

Science success at the Alun School, Mold May 03 2012

SCIENCE students at the Alun School in Mold have been busy taking part in competitions.Read

Flint High School students engineer success May 03 2012

A TEAM of young engineers from Flint High have won the regional Toyota Technology Challenge.Read

Clwyd YFC compete in Wales YFC Field Day competitions May 03 2012

CLWYD Young Farmers Club members travelled to Brecon Market to compete in the Wales YFC Field Day competitions.Read

Argoed High School pupils raise awareness of autism May 03 2012

PUPILS of Argoed High School who have been involved in a two-year initiative to create greater opportunities for young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been speaking about their experiences and ambitions.Read

Students at Ysgol Maes Hyfryd, Flint, scoop enterprise awards May 03 2012

THERE were smiles all round when enterprising pupils at a Flint school scooped awards for their business skills.Read

Weather chaos across Flintshire May 03 2012

HUNDREDS of people in Flintshire were affected by flooding after torrential rain made it the county’s wettest April on record.Read

Flint streets flood after torrential rain May 03 2012

RESIDENTS in Flint found themselves in deep water after the town was hit by flooding.Read

Flintshire MP criticises council over Mold flood defences May 03 2012

DAVID Hanson is calling on Flintshire County Council to prioritise its flood protection schemes and act fast in order to protect homes.Read

Mold flats flooded for second time in three years May 03 2012

RESIDENTS of Mold flats had their homes flooded – less than three years after repairs to damage from the last deluge were completed.Read

Specialist scientists strengthen research team at Warwick Chemicals, Mostyn May 03 2012

A CHEMICAL firm has employed three new specialist scientists to strengthen its research team.Read

Treuddyn farm shops wins host of awards May 03 2012

A FARM shop has been awarded for its practically perfect pies.Read

Building work on Buckley health centre could start in August May 03 2012

BUILDING work on a long-awaited health centre for Buckley could start in August.Read

Elections: Electoral Reform Scoiety brands Flintshire a ‘democracy desert’ May 03 2012

THE Electoral Reform Society is calling for a change in the voting system in Wales to help prevent uncontested council seats.Read

Mold’s first mayor retires from council May 03 2012

THE first mayor of Mold Town Council will retire as a councillor this week.Read

Flintshire goes to the polls May 03 2012

FLINTSHIRE residents are being encouraged to make their vote count and head to the polls today.Read

North Wales Police investigating Flintshire County Council candidates May 03 2012

POLICE have confirmed they are investigating a series of ‘serious’ complaints against Flintshire County Council candidates.Read

Mum stands by Mold husband who grabbed her by throat May 03 2012

A WIFE assaulted by her husband told a court he was a ‘good father and husband’.Read

Bailey Hill Lodge to be transferred to Mold Town Council May 03 2012

A COTTAGE on the site of an 11th century settlement in Mold is being transferred to the town council after being left empty for two years.Read

Popular farmers’ market visits Mold on Saturday May 03 2012

SHOPPERS in Mold can take home tasty smoked goods from Celyn Farmers’ Market on Saturday.Read

Mark Tami MP signs Energy Revolution Bill May 03 2012

ALYN and Deeside MP Mark Tami MP has joined more than 100 MPs from nine political parties in signing up to a Parliamentary petition in support of the Energy Bill Revolution campaign.Read

Flintshire Real Ale Trail a big success for rural pubs May 03 2012

ORGANISERS of the fourth Flintshire Real Ale Trail have hailed the event a big success – and say they are already planning the next one.Read

Two men jailed after police find cannabis farm in Sandycroft May 03 2012

POLICE who went to a factory unit on Deeside detected a strong smell of cannabis coming from extractor fans.Read

‘Disrespectful’ fly-tippers strike at Bagillt cemetery May 03 2012

MOURNERS have been left distressed and angry after waste was dumped at a village cemetery.Read

Continental market in Mold May 03 2012

PRODUCERS from across the continent gathered in Mold last week.Read

Connah’s Quay crafts day to raise funds for good causes May 03 2012

TWO businesswomen have joined forces to raise money for charities close to their hearts.Read

Flint Specsavers raises funds for Guide Dogs May 03 2012

AN OPTICIANS has managed to raised more than £100 for the charity Guide Dogs.Read

Click22 perform at Flint High School to raise cash for charity May 03 2012

HIP hop duo Click22 performed at Flint High to help raise funds for a charity which helped one of the school’s teachers.Read

Connah’s Quay schools to hold open days before closing May 03 2012

TWO Connah’s Quay schools which will close this summer are holding celebration events to say goodbye.Read

Deeside College painting and decorating students enjoy success May 03 2012

PAINTING and decorating students have brushed up first and second place in the North West final of the Johnstonnes Young Painter of the Year competition.Read

Shotton woman, 22, attacked partner’s mum May 03 2012

A DEESIDE woman suffered a serious eye injury which affected her sight after she was punched and kicked in the face by her son’s partner.Read

Runners raise cash for North Clwyd Animal Rescue, Trelogan May 03 2012

DESPITE horrendous downpours fundraisers ran through the streets of Mold to raise cash for an animal rescue centre.Read

Go Outdoors, Saltney, offers £1,000 reward after break-in May 03 2012

A NEWLY opened store is offering a reward to anyone who can help catch burglars who stole £28,000 worth of goods.Read

Deeside man admits neglect of chickens May 03 2012

A MAN who has won numerous show awards with his chickens and cockerels starved a number of his birds to death.Read

Foodbank opens in Mold May 03 2012

A FOOD bank which is expected to help 1,000 struggling families in the next year has opened its headquarters.Read

North Wales Police campaign targets illegal drivers May 03 2012

NORTH Wales Police is targeting illegal drivers in a two-week campaign.Read

Two Gwernymynydd Community Councillors stand down after combined 55 years service May 03 2012

TWO community councillors who between them have given more than 55 years of voluntary service to their village are standing down.Read

Crime prevention workshop at Clwyd Theatr Cymru a big success May 03 2012

SCHOOLCHILDREN from across the county have been taking part in interactive drama workshops to show them the consequences of crime.Read

Hawarden Estate Farm Shop scoops prizes for its meat products May 03 2012

STAFF at a Flintshire farm shop are celebrating after one of their burgers was named the best in Wales.Read

MP Mark Tami backs campaign against ivory trade May 03 2012

ALYN and Deeside MP Mark Tami has shown his commitment to protecting elephants by pledging his support for the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)’s campaign against the ivory trade.Read

North Wales Police issues advice after spate of thefts from cars May 03 2012

MOTORISTS are being urged to be on their guard after a spate of thefts from vehicles in Flint, Holywell and Deeside.Read

Buckley councillors critcise planning appeal decision May 03 2012

AN APPEAL decision to give planning permission for changes to a Buckley housing development has been branded ‘awful’ by councillors.Read

Glyndwr University Northop Campus hosts medieval family day May 03 2012

THE history of a medieval site in Northop was brought alive during a family fun day.Read

Mold medical centre making ‘amazing’ difference May 03 2012

A DOCTOR who has moved from a cramped surgery into Mold’s new purpose-built medical centre says the difference is ‘amazing’.Read

TV presenter Sian Lloyd to open Wales Coast Path at Flint May 03 2012

TV PRESENTER Sian Lloyd will be the star guest at the Wales Coast Path opening celebrations in Flint this weekend.Read

Ewloe man caught driving while disqualified May 03 2012

A BUSINESS manager thought his drink-drive ban had ended after 12 months – when in fact it had another six months to run.Read

North Wales Police launches scheme to tackle bike theft May 03 2012

A SCHEME aimed at reducing bicycle thefts across the region was launched this week after an increase in the crime.Read

10-year-old Saltney boy passes maths GCSE May 03 2012

A 10-YEAR-OLD whizz-kid is top of the class after passing his maths GCSE five years early.Read

No job losses at HSBC, Ewloe May 03 2012

A BANKING giant has confirmed jobs in Ewloe are safe after it announced 2,200 positions are to be axed.Read

Broughton woman cleared of causing OAP’s death by careless driving May 03 2012

A WOMAN has been cleared of causing a grandmother’s death by careless driving after a crash at a busy retail park.Read

Higher Kinnerton Community Walks group marks first anniversary May 03 2012

HIGHER Kinnerton Community Walks group has hit its stride after it has passed its first anniversary.Read

Shotton mum’s new business is icing on the cake May 03 2012

A MUM of three has been cooking up treats with her new business.Read

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