09 August 2012 - Local Flintshire news, Flintshire, Mold, Flint, Deeside

London 2012 Olympics: Flint's Jade Jones through to the semi final Aug 09 2012

A CONFIDENT display from Jade Jones booked her an Olympic tae kwon-do semi final berth at the ExCeL Centre in London.Read

Sandycroft man dies after falling from roof in Curzon Park, Chester Aug 09 2012

A 67-YEAR-OLD man from Sandycroft has died after he plunged 18ft from a roof.Read

Little ninjas meet Olympic tae kwon-do hopeful Jade Jones Aug 09 2012

BUDDING tae kwon-do stars of the future got to meet Olympic hopeful Jade Jones when she called into their class in Bagillt.Read

S4C to air documentary on Flintshire football icon Gary Speed Aug 09 2012

A WELSH TV channel is producing a documentary about Flintshire football icon Gary Speed as part of a mini-series on some the country’s most prominent figures.Read

Violent attack leaves pig unconcious at Greenfield Valley Heritage Park Aug 09 2012

CALLOUS youths armed with bricks and fence posts broke into a Flintshire heritage park and violently attacked two pigs – leaving one unconscious.Read

Ambulance chiefs hit back at Flintshire response time criticism Aug 09 2012

AMBULANCE chiefs have responded after it was revealed people with life-threatening injuries are facing slow response times in Flintshire.Read

Project brings young and old together in Bagillt and Greenfield Aug 09 2012

A PROJECT to raise awareness of safety issues and break down barriers between different generations has been hailed a great success.Read

MP David Hanson shows support for Flintshire dairy farmers Aug 09 2012

Flintshire’s dairy farmers fear they could go out of business because milk processors, which buy the milk from them to sell onto customers such as supermarkets, have cut the price they pay. Dave Goodban reports:Read

Flintshire children enjoy play sessions to boost Welsh language use Aug 09 2012

A FUN-FILLED morning was held at the Mostyn Clock Tower, organised by Welsh language promoters Menter Iaith Sir y Flint.Read

Flintshire schoolchildren learn how to be responsible dog owners Aug 09 2012

SCHOOL pupils across the county have been learning how to be responsible dog owners.Read

Man faces jail over perjury Aug 09 2012

A 47-YEAR-OLD man, who ran a garage in Mold, was remanded in custody after he was convicted of perjury.Read

Flintshire Photoshop Society exhibit work at Flint Library Aug 09 2012

MEMBERS of Flintshire Photoshop Society are showcasing their work.Read

Huge demand for hoola-hooping classes in Flintshire Aug 09 2012

A FLINTSHIRE hoola-hooping instructor has more than doubled the number of classes she offers since setting up just over a year ago.Read

Chester author gets novel published Aug 09 2012

WHEN Joanne Phillips was a young girl growing up in Chester, one of her favourite things to do was to make up her own stories.Read

Certificates for Flintshire classroom staff Aug 09 2012

CLASSROOM assistants and nursery nurses were awarded certificates at a ceremony in Buckley.Read

Special ale for Mold folk festival Aug 09 2012

A FLINTSHIRE brewery has created a festival beer.Read

Jazz event a hit in Maeshafn Aug 09 2012

JAZZ versions of Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head or Rihanna’s Umbrella might have been appropriate additions to a rain-soaked family jazz festival.Read

Saltney boy Josh wins giant toy dog Dave in Deafness Support Network competition Aug 09 2012

A DOG-LOVING youngster has a toy story to tell after winning a charity competition.Read

Public flights to operate from Chester Airport Aug 09 2012

PUBLIC passenger flights are due to begin operating out of Chester Airport next year.Read

Deeside man racially abused Connah’s Quay newsagent Aug 09 2012

A 43-YEAR-OLD who called a newsagent a derogatory racial name has been fined and banned from the shop.Read

Deeside College lecturers raise £2,000 for Cancer Research with charity sail Aug 09 2012

A GROUP of Deeside College lecturers have swapped their mode of transport from planes to sailing boats in a bid to raise money for Cancer Research UK.Read

Deeside teenager was ‘every parent’s worst nightmare’, court told Aug 09 2012

THE case of a Deeside teenager who caused destruction after breaking into his mum and dad’s home was described as ‘every parent’s worst nightmare’ in court.Read

Woman killed after being struck by train in Flint Aug 09 2012

A WOMAN has died after being hit by a train near Flint station.Read

Buckley builder in driving ban after two pints Aug 09 2012

A SELF-EMPLOYED builder feared he would lose everything – because of two pints.Read

Family open day at Knowle Hill Nature Reserve, Buckley Aug 09 2012

A FUN-FILLED family open day is taking place at a Buckley nature reserve.Read

Big Brother 2012: Family ‘over the moon’ as Luke through to the final Aug 09 2012

FLINTSHIRE Big Brother contestant Luke Anderson is through to the final of the reality TV show – and his friends and family are ‘over the moon’.Read

Fundraising duo live on the streets in Mold Aug 09 2012

TWO men slept rough on the streets of Mold at the weekend to raise money for charity.Read

NCAR staff appeal for new home for staffie found on beach Aug 09 2012

A DOG found wandering on a beach in a terrible condition is looking for a loving home to call her own.Read

Bagillt drink-driver tells police ‘I am drunk’ Aug 09 2012

POLICE who stopped a car at Flint were told by the driver ‘I am sorry, I am drunk’.Read

Penyffordd gambling addict stole from trusting neighour Aug 09 2012

A TRUSTED friend stole a woman’s cash card 45 times without her knowing.Read

Champion kickboxer makes donation to Greenfield Valley Heritage Park Aug 09 2012

A CHAMPION sportsman has made a generous donation to help pay for extra security measures at the country park after the attack on the pigs.Read

Mum of Flint tae kwon-do star Jade Jones speaks of her pride ahead of Olympic day of reckoning Aug 09 2012

THE mum of martial arts star Jade Jones will be filled with pride today (Thursday) as she watches her daughter fight to be crowned Britain’s first Olympic tae kwon-do gold medallist.Read

Pontblyddyn man plays key role in Olympics cross-country eventing course Aug 09 2012

A PONTBLYDDYN man has been making his mark at the London 2012 Olympic Games.Read

Mold father and son take on cycling challenge Aug 09 2012

A FATHER and son from Mold got in gear for charity by completing a 250-mile cycle ride covering three mountain ranges in four days.Read

Deeside pensioner completes London 2012 Olympic challenge Aug 09 2012

AN ENTHUSIASTIC pensioner has been impressing his neighbours with his very own Olympic tribute.Read

Holywell man jailed for sex with underage girl Aug 09 2012

A MAN who took an under-age girl to a forest and had intercourse with her broke down and cried when he was jailed for two years and eight months at Mold Crown Court.Read

North Wales Police officers help patrol Olympic Park Aug 09 2012

A NUMBER of officers from North Wales Police have been patrolling a new beat– the London 2012 Olympic Park.Read

Saltney locum housing officer fined for falsely claiming benefits from Flintshire County Council Aug 09 2012

A LOCUM housing officer from Saltney who also runs ale companies has been fined for falsely claiming benefits from Flintshire County Council.Read

Northop College student wins contest at Tatton Show Aug 09 2012

A NORTHOP College floristry student is blooming with joy after beating competition from across the UK to win the UK Skills Floristry Competition semi finals.Read

Campaigners plan to make video in support of Flint Community Hospital Aug 09 2012

CAMPAIGNERS fighting plans to close Flint community hospital will be stepping in front of the camera to show health board bosses what a vital facility it is.Read

Meeting called over Mold hospital unit closure plans Aug 09 2012

A PUBLIC meeting has been called to discuss taking action against plans to close the minor injuries unit at Mold Community Hospital.Read

Holywell prepares for Well Inn Music Festival Aug 09 2012

PLANS are taking shape for the Well Inn Music Festival in Holywell.Read

Best of Welsh Bake-off contest planned for Mold Food Festival Aug 09 2012

BAKING enthusiasts are being asked to get in the mix for a Welsh cakes contest at this year’s Mold Food & Drink FestivalRead

Flintshire councillor claims it will take ‘a royal visit’ for grass to be cut Aug 09 2012

OVERGROWN hedges and grass verges are turning a county’s rural villages into a haven for rats and vermin, a community leader has claimed.Read

Mold Food Festival profile: The Tavern, Alltami Aug 09 2012

A CHEF who has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants is now offering fine dining in his home county.Read

Ewloe camapaigner hoping to make national TV Aug 09 2012

A CAMPAIGNER is hoping to step up his battle with the council and a housebuilding firm by making national television.Read

Flintshire post offices awarded Welsh Government cash Aug 09 2012

FOUR village post offices are to benefit from Welsh Government cash.Read

Ewloe housing firm Redrow takes on seven students Aug 09 2012

A TEAM of new undergraduate recruits have secured year-long placement with Ewloe-based housing company Redrow.Read

Bagillt heritage group visits Isle of Man to see historic water wheel Aug 09 2012

VILLAGERS took a trip to the Isle of Man to see an iconic water wheel which was built in Bagillt.Read

Call for action on Buckley parking problems Aug 09 2012

BUCKLEY Town Council is calling on police to crack down on parking problems in the town.Read

Flint charity to provide jobs for 23 young people Aug 09 2012

MORE than 20 unemployed young people will be given work at a Flintshire charity.Read

Holywell High School students lend a hand at community garden Aug 09 2012

STUDENTS from Holywell High School rolled up their sleeves to help spruce up their community.Read

Students at Ysgol Maes Hyfryd, Flint, receive awards for volunteer work Aug 09 2012

PUPILS of Ysgol Maes Hyfryd who run the Buzz Café in Flint have received awards for their volunteer work.Read

Your Champions 2012: Nominate your Flintshire heroes Aug 09 2012

THE search is on for the unsung heroes and heroines in our community.Read

Flintshire council chiefs congratulate Holywell BEM winner Aug 09 2012

COMMUNITY leaders have met a dedicated fundraiser to congratulate him on receiving an award in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list.Read

Volunteers give Broughton underpass a makeover Aug 09 2012

A RUN-DOWN underpass has had a facelift as part of a project to promote community cohesion.Read

Awards for long serving WRVS volunteers in Holywell Aug 09 2012

VOLUNTEERS in Holywell received awards for their dedication and work in the community.Read

Guest performer at Buckley concert Aug 09 2012

BUCKLEY and District Organ and Keyboard Society will welcome a guest to its August concert.Read

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