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Local & Flintshire News for 8 November 2012

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Truckers at Deeside truck stop to try I’m a Celebrity-inspired menu Nov 08 2012

DARING drivers at a truck stop are being offered an alternative to their usual fry up.Read

Chester and Deeside residents and businesses affected after gas contractors accidentally break water mains Nov 08 2012

HUNDREDS of Chester and Deeside residents and businesses have had troubles with their water supply after gas contractors burst a water mains in Sealand Road.Read

Elderly lady taken to hospital following collision in Flint Mountain Nov 08 2012

AN ELDERLY lady was taken to hospital following a collision in Flint Mountain last night.Read

Flintshire woman plays part in Barack Obama's US election victory Nov 08 2012

A YOUNG politician from Flintshire spoke of her pride after playing a part in the victorious election campaign of one of the most iconic US presidents of all time.Read

Plans for statue to honour Olympic golden girl Jade Jones Nov 08 2012

AN ARTIST has made a model of Olympic tae kwon-do champion Jade Jones which he hopes can be turned into a statue to mark her outstanding achievement.Read

Appeal to find new adoptive parents for vulnerable children in North Wales Nov 08 2012

MORE adoptive families are needed to provide vulnerable children with a loving home.Read

Hallowe’en part in Halkyn goes with a bang Nov 08 2012

A FREE Hallowe’en party for children was a success.Read

Hawarden Cricket Club moving after 146 years Nov 08 2012

AN HISTORIC cricket club where former Prime Minister William Gladstone and footballer Michael Owen played is on the move after 146 years.Read

Chance to trek Mount Kilimanjaro for Children Today Nov 08 2012

CHILDREN Today is seeking adventures to join it on a trek of Mount Kilimanjaro.Read

Delyn AM Sandy Mewies supports mental health strategy Nov 08 2012

DELYN AM Sandy Mewies has called for an end to the stigma associated with mental health illnesses following the Welsh Government’s announcement of a new strategy.Read

Walkers hit heights to raise money for MS Support Centre, Saltney Nov 08 2012

A SUPPORT worker at the MS Support Centre in Saltney had a head for heights when she joined nine other walkers to raise money for the charity.Read

Information evening held on Flintshire Japanese Youth Exchange Nov 08 2012

YOUNGSTERS have been sharing their experiences of a Japanese exchange programme with potential applicants.Read

More artists leave mark on Duke of Lancaster ship near Holywell Nov 08 2012

MORE artists have left their mark on a decommissioned cruise liner docked off the Flintshire coast.Read

Deeside College worker to take on 100-mile bike challenge Nov 08 2012

A DEESIDE College worker will be getting on her bike for the first time in years to raise money for charity.Read

Stolen car involved in three vehicle pile up in Buckley Nov 08 2012

A STOLEN car ended up in a three-vehicle pile-up in Buckley.Read

Free event in Hawarden gives insight into former RAF airfields Nov 08 2012

A FREE event will give an insight into Flintshire’s former RAF airfields.Read

Deeside composer and Paralympian receive honorary fellowships from Glyndwr University Wrexham Nov 08 2012

A PARALYMPIC athlete and a celebrated composer from Deeside have received honorary fellowships from Glyndr University.Read

Deeside College Group of Colleges to hold series of open evenings Nov 08 2012

THE Deeside College Group of Colleges is to hold its first open evenings of the new academic year.Read

Plea to support Flintshire Foodbank in run-up to Christmas Nov 08 2012

The number of desperate and hungry people being referred to the Flintshire Foodbank for emergency supplies is increasing – and the charity project can’t operate without public support.Read

Jade Jones opens Flint leisure centre renamed in her honour Nov 08 2012

GOLDEN girl Jade Jones was back in Flint to officially open her home town’s remodelled leisure centre which has been renamed in her honour.Read

Deeside mum saw red and scratched car with key Nov 08 2012

A MOTHER-OF-FOUR saw red when she saw her estranged husband and his new partner drive up in a new car.Read

Flint post box painted gold in honour of Jade Jones to stay Nov 08 2012

A POST box which had a paint job to celebrate Olympic hero Jade Jones winning gold will not be returned to red.Read

Residents in Sealand and Chester speak of shock after Catherine Gowing remains found Nov 08 2012

RESIDENTS spoke of their shock and disgust after human remains were found on their doorstep.Read

Hawarden businessman caught driving while disqualified Nov 08 2012

A MAN took a chance when he wanted to get a new contract signed by a businessman who was due to leave the UK.Read

Stowaway cat goes on 50-mile road trip from Bangor to Deeside Nov 08 2012

A STOWAWAY moggy has been reunited with its owners after a 50-mile joyride along the North Wales coast.Read

Hawarden schoolboy, 11, raises £153 with charity haircut Nov 08 2012

AN 11-YEAR-OLD boy raised £153 for charity by having a long-overdue haircut.Read

Quiet Bonfire Night for Flintshire firefighters Nov 08 2012

FIREFIGHTERS were not called to any incidents involving fireworks in Flintshire on Bonfire Night.Read

Deeside incinerator bosses come under fire at Connah’s Quay meeting Nov 08 2012

BOSSES behind a multi-million pound project to build an incinerator in Deeside came under fire from councillors at a heated meeting.Read

Mold couple’s flood action plan protects residents from rising river Nov 08 2012

A HUSBAND and wife team helped protect their neighbours from a rising river by developing a community flood plan.Read

Remembrance Day services to take place across Flintshire Nov 08 2012

FLINTSHIRE will fall silent this Remembrance Sunday as the nation pays tribute to those who lost their lives in conflict. Remembrance services will be held throughout the county and two-minute silences will be observed as a mark of respect to the fallen. All of Flintshire’s major towns will hold their own services, as will numerous villages and communities across the county.Read

Shotton care home scrutinised after resident’s death Nov 08 2012

A CARE home is being scrutinised after the death of a resident.Read

Plans to transform former Flint courthouse into community meeting place Nov 08 2012

AN OLD courthouse in Flint will be turned into a community meeting place and cafe.Read

Vandals go on rampage at Greenfield Valley Heritage Park Nov 08 2012

VANDALS have been causing havoc at a popular Flintshire heritage spot.Read

Deeside man takes trip to Falkland Islands to remember dad killed in conflict Nov 08 2012

THE son of a Deeside man killed in the Falklands War will make the emotional trip to the South Atlantic to mark the 30th anniversary of the conflict.Read

Connah’s Quay councillor to hold Movember fundraiser at Civic Hall Nov 08 2012

A COUNCILLOR from Connah’s Quay is holding a ‘tash bash’ to raise awareness of prostate and testicular cancer.Read

Mother asks for six-week-old baby to go on waiting list for St Martin’s Academy Chester Nov 08 2012

A SIX-WEEK-OLD baby has become the youngest child so far to apply to a new school due to open in Hoole next year – all thanks to her very organised mummy.Read

Mother asks for six-week-old baby to go on waiting list for St Martin’s Academy Chester Nov 08 2012

A SIX-WEEK-OLD baby has become the youngest child so far to apply to a new school due to open in Hoole next year – all thanks to her very organised mummy.Read

Chester child porn ex-teacher’s jail term cut Nov 08 2012

A TRAINEE teacher locked up for amassing a hoard of child porn had his sentence slashed by top judges.Read

University of Chester pays tribute to much-loved history lecturer Dr John Doran Nov 08 2012

THE University of Chester has paid tribute to a much-loved lecturer who has lost his battle with leukaemia.Read

Council awards honour Flintshire foster carers Nov 08 2012

A GROUP of Flintshire foster carers have been honoured at an awards ceremony for dedicating years to looking after children.Read

Your Champions 2012: Margaret Murray wins Flintshire Champion Volunteer of the Year category Nov 08 2012

A VOLUNTEER who has given more than 1,000 hours of her time to help victims of domestic abuse has been picked as Flintshire’s Champion Volunteer of the Year.Read

Holywell teenager raises £400 toward South Africa orphanage mission Nov 08 2012

A TEENAGER has raised more than £400 to help pay for a trip to South Africa, where she hopes to help build an orphanage.Read

Mold prepares for real ale festivall Nov 08 2012

A NEW festival to celebrate real ale, real food and real entertainment will be held in Mold.Read

Flintshire branch of Arthritis Care wins award Nov 08 2012

THE Flintshire branch of Arthritis Care has been named branch of the year.Read

Real life fairytale for schoolchildren at Ysgol Trelogan Nov 08 2012

CHILDREN at a Flintshire primary school have been planning a wedding fit for a princess.Read

Hawarden Singers hold annual dinner in New Brighton Nov 08 2012

A PARLIAMENTARIAN sung the praises of a musical group at its annual dinner.Read

Hawarden Photographic Society October competition results Nov 08 2012

THE results of Hawarden Photographic Society’s October competition, which had a natural history theme, have been announced.Read

Deeside College matchmaking job services proves a success Nov 08 2012

A MATCHMAKING job service is seeing huge growth securing a record number of jobs and apprenticeships for young trainees while providing skilled employees for local businesses.Read

Shotton woman wins gold at 10th annual Wales Care Awards Nov 08 2012

A DEDICATED woman has struck gold at the social care ‘Oscars’.Read

Biogen selected to treat waste for three North Wales councils, including Flintshire Nov 08 2012

THE North Wales Consortium of Denbighshire County Council, Conwy County Borough Council and Flintshire County Council has signed a 15-year contract with Biogen to treat the food waste the three councils’ collect.Read

Art exhibition to be held at the Glynne Arms pub, Hawarden Nov 08 2012

AN ART exhibition will be held at a historic pub.Read

Former Flintshire homeless youngsters get knitting for others Nov 08 2012

A GROUP of former homeless young people in Flintshire are proving it’s cool to stay warm by knitting hats to help others over winter.Read

New president for Buckley and Mold Lion’s Club Nov 08 2012

AFTER two years as head of her pride a lioness has kept it in the family by handing over the reins to her mate.Read

Fundraising walk raises £2,000 for Mold child Dean Puplett Nov 08 2012

A GROUP of parents have walked 20 miles to raise more than £2,000 to help a brave little boy who was given a 20% chance of survival after being diagnosed with a rare cancer.Read

Sainbury’s Flint is asking Flintshire residents to donate to its Christmas toy appeal Nov 08 2012

SHOPPERS are being asked to spare a thought for those less fortunate this Christmas.Read

Your Champions 2012: Alan Forrester named Flintshire’s Champion of the Year Nov 08 2012

DEDICATED Alan Forrester, who always goes the extra mile for his community, has been named as Flintshire’s Champion of the Year.Read

Greenfield man threatened to burn woman alive on Facebook Nov 08 2012

A WOMAN alerted police when she received a threat to burn her alive via her Facebook page.Read

Saltney man caught carrying weapons in Flint Nov 08 2012

A TEENAGER who went out looking for a man he thought was a sex offender while armed with a weapon has appeared before magistrates.Read

Holywell High School sixth form raises cash for Cancer Research UK Nov 08 2012

KIND-HEARTED sixth formers have been raising funds for Cancer Research UK.Read

Flintshire farmer jailed for flouting TB regulations Nov 08 2012

A FLINTSHIRE farmer has been jailed for 46 weeks – for flouting TB regulations.Read

Help The Chronicle and BiG Storage make Christmas special Nov 08 2012

THE Chronicle and BiG Storage Christmas Toy Appeal is launched today for the 2012 festive season.Read

Hawarden care home celebrates 25th birthday Nov 08 2012

RESIDENTS and staff threw a party in Hawarden to mark a care home’s 25th birthday.Read

Flintshire drink-driver found asleep behind the wheel in lay-by Nov 08 2012

A DRIVER found fast asleep in a lay-by in his works vehicle was found to be way over the drink-drive limit.Read

Confused pensioner drove wrong way at Flintshire roundabout causing crash Nov 08 2012

AN OAP got confused, drove the wrong way around a roundabout, and caused a head-on crash.Read

Chief constable of North Wales Police says care home abuse allegations will be ‘rigorously’ pursued Nov 08 2012

THE chief constable of North Wales Police has assured victims of abuse at North Wales’ care homes that any new identified lines of enquiry will be pursued ‘rigorously’ and ‘swiftly’.Read

Three people taken to hospital after chemical spill at Sandycroft factory Nov 08 2012

THREE people were taken to hospital after a chemical spill at a factory in Sandycroft.Read

Former dog trainer in court after pet attacks two men in Bagillt Nov 08 2012

A MAN was bitten by an Alsatian dog which escaped from a house in Bagillt.Read

Cheshire Baby of the Year winner is announced Nov 08 2012

A MUCH longed-for baby has been crowned the cutest child in the county.Read

David Cameron orders investigation into North Wales care home abuse scandal Nov 08 2012

DAVID Cameron has ordered an urgent investigation into whether a North Wales child abuse inquiry ‘properly did its job’ after allegations a senior Tory was involved.Read

Broughton woman denies naming Ched Evans’ rape victim on internet Nov 08 2012

NINE people have been ordered to pay a total of more than £5,600 compensation for naming Ched Evans’ rape victim on the internet.Read

Explorer Scouts from Chester and Flintshire take part in bus treasure hunt Nov 08 2012

MORE than a hundred teenage Scouts have celebrated 10 years since the launch of Explorer Scouting on a bus treasure hunt.Read

Emotional welcome for Royal Welsh returning home from conflict Nov 08 2012

THE sobs and tears were of joy and relief as the last batch of 65 soldiers from 1st Battalion Royal Welsh were given an emotional homecoming.Read

Celyn Farmers’ Market at Grosvenor Garden Centre celebrates British Sausage Week Nov 08 2012

VISITORS to Celyn Farmers’ Market at Grosvenor Garden Centre tomorrow, Friday, are in for a treat.Read

Housing scheme approved at Broughton Park Nov 08 2012

DEVELOPERS have outline approval for housebuilding at Broughton Park in Broughton.Read

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