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New figures show Flintshire’s three-weekly bin collections have helped reduce non-recyclable waste sent to Parc Adfer by almost 3,000 tonnes in six months.
Flintshire’s switch to three-weekly bin collections appears to be working – here’s how
Flintshire’s switch to three-weekly bin collections appears to be working – here’s how Share New waste figures show that Flintshire County Council has sent almost 3,000 fewer tonnes of rubbish to Parc Adfer than this time last year. The figures indicate that three-weekly bin collections are in...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM
New figures show Flintshire’s three-weekly bin collections have helped reduce non-recyclable waste sent to Parc Adfer by almost 3,000 tonnes in six months.
Flint Castle has been brought to life in Minecraft as part of a pioneering Cadw education project that combines gaming, Welsh heritage, and digital learning.
Flint Castle recreated in Minecraft for new Cadw learning project
Flint Castle recreated in Minecraft for new Cadw learning project Share Flint Castle has been brought to life in Minecraft as part of a pioneering Cadw education project that combines gaming, Welsh heritage, and digital learning. Pupils from Ysgol Flint Gwynedd and Ysgol Cornist Park, including Youn...
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November 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Flint Castle has been brought to life in Minecraft as part of a pioneering Cadw education project that combines gaming, Welsh heritage, and digital learning.
The decision follows operational disruptions experienced at the start of the season and the recent move to a three-weekly collection schedule..
Flintshire Council extends garden waste collections by two weeks
Flintshire Council extends garden waste collections by two weeks Share Flintshire County Council has announced that the 2025 garden waste collection service will be extended by two weeks. The decision follows operational disruptions experienced at the start of the season and the recent move to a thr...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The decision follows operational disruptions experienced at the start of the season and the recent move to a three-weekly collection schedule..
Residents in Flint may notice TV signal issues as mobile networks are upgraded to boost speed and coverage.
Free help is available .......
Free help is available .......
Flint residents warned of possible TV signal disruption during network upgrades
Flint residents warned of possible TV signal disruption during network upgrades Share Mobile networks in Flint are being upgraded to boost speed, performance and coverage, but residents are being advised there is a small chance these improvements could affect television reception. The work may cause...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Residents in Flint may notice TV signal issues as mobile networks are upgraded to boost speed and coverage.
Free help is available .......
Free help is available .......
Flintshire councillors have branded a proposed 6.4% pay rise as “out of touch with reality”.
They also rejected plans for “parachute” payments for members who lose their seats.
They also rejected plans for “parachute” payments for members who lose their seats.
Councillors say pay body ‘out of touch with reality’ over 6.4% salary rise proposal
Councillors say pay body ‘out of touch with reality’ over 6.4% salary rise proposal Share Flintshire councillors have accused the independent body charged with setting elected members pay of being ‘out of touch with reality’. The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru (DBCC) has issued a dr...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Flintshire councillors have branded a proposed 6.4% pay rise as “out of touch with reality”.
They also rejected plans for “parachute” payments for members who lose their seats.
They also rejected plans for “parachute” payments for members who lose their seats.
Shotton Steel RFC have said they are “absolutely shocked and gutted” after their storage container unit at Ty Calon, Queensferry Campus, were broken into and thousands of pounds worth of lighting equipment stolen.
Thieves steal lighting worth thousands from Shotton Steel RFC
Thieves steal lighting worth thousands from Shotton Steel RFC Share Shotton Steel RFC have said they are “absolutely shocked and gutted” after their storage container units at Ty Calon, Queensferry Campus, were broken into and thousands of pounds worth of lighting equipment stolen. The theft too...
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November 6, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Shotton Steel RFC have said they are “absolutely shocked and gutted” after their storage container unit at Ty Calon, Queensferry Campus, were broken into and thousands of pounds worth of lighting equipment stolen.
The recall applies to 125g packs with a best-before date of 28 June 2026.
Lidl recalls cashew nuts over possible glass contamination
Lidl recalls cashew nuts over possible glass contamination Share Lidl GB has recalled its Simply Roasted and Salted Cashews due to the possible presence of glass fragments. The recall applies to 125g packs with a best-before date of 28 June 2026. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said the product is u...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The recall applies to 125g packs with a best-before date of 28 June 2026.
Officers say they are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.
Police appeal to find missing 15-year-old from Shotton
Police appeal to find missing 15-year-old from Shotton Share Police are appealing for information to help find a missing 15-year-old girl from Shotton. Shyla was last seen at around 5.15pm on Friday, 31 October, near Shotton train station. She was wearing a tan-coloured coat, a black dress, black tr...
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November 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Officers say they are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.
The consultation, running until 2nd December, follows a decision made in August to pause planned closures after a strong public backlash.
Flintshire Council launches consultation after public toilet closure U-turn
Flintshire Council launches consultation after public toilet closure U-turn Share Flintshire County Council is inviting residents, businesses and community groups to share their views on the future of public toilets in Holywell, Mold and Talacre. The consultation, running from Wednesday 5 November t...
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November 5, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The consultation, running until 2nd December, follows a decision made in August to pause planned closures after a strong public backlash.
Wales’ education secretary Lynne Neagle has apologised to survivors after a “sobering and shocking” report found 50 missed opportunities to stop disgraced headteacher and convicted abuser Neil Foden.
Education secretary apologises after “shocking” Foden abuse report
Education secretary apologises after “shocking” Foden abuse report Share Wales’ education secretary has apologised to survivors after a “sobering and shocking” report into the abuse perpetrated by disgraced headteacher Neil Foden. Lynne Neagle gave a statement to the Senedd following publi...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Wales’ education secretary Lynne Neagle has apologised to survivors after a “sobering and shocking” report found 50 missed opportunities to stop disgraced headteacher and convicted abuser Neil Foden.
Nine-year-old Charlie Perry-Hargreaves from Ewloe walked 26 miles along the North Wales coast to raise hundreds of pounds for Hope House Tŷ Gobaith children’s hospice 👏 👏
Meet the 9-year-old Flintshire boy who walked a marathon for charity
Meet the 9-year-old Flintshire boy who walked a marathon for charity Share A young boy from Ewloe has completed a marathon-length walk to raise money for a local children’s hospice. On 29 October, nine-year-old Charlie Perry-Hargreaves walked 26 miles along the North Wales Coastal Path from Presta...
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November 4, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Nine-year-old Charlie Perry-Hargreaves from Ewloe walked 26 miles along the North Wales coast to raise hundreds of pounds for Hope House Tŷ Gobaith children’s hospice 👏 👏
Flintshire councillors will this week discuss a proposed 6.4% pay rise, which could see the council leader’s salary rise by over £4,200 from April.
Pay rise for Flintshire councillors up for discussion this week
Pay rise for Flintshire councillors up for discussion this week Share The leaders of Flintshire and Wrexham Councils are in-line to receive an annual pay rise of just over £4,200 in April. Flintshire County Council’s Constitution and Democratic Services Committee will on Wednesday consider a repo...
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November 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Flintshire councillors will this week discuss a proposed 6.4% pay rise, which could see the council leader’s salary rise by over £4,200 from April.
Two highly endangered cheetah brothers, Kendi and Tafari, have arrived at Chester Zoo as part of international efforts to save their species from extinction.
Meet Kendi and Tafari – Chester Zoo’s new cheetah brothers
Meet Kendi and Tafari – Chester Zoo’s new cheetah brothers Share Two highly endangered cheetah brothers, Kendi and Tafari, have arrived at Chester Zoo as part of international efforts to save their species from extinction. The one-year-old Northeast African cheetahs have transferred from Yorkshi...
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November 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Two highly endangered cheetah brothers, Kendi and Tafari, have arrived at Chester Zoo as part of international efforts to save their species from extinction.
North Wales Police have joined Operation Scalis, targeting uninsured driving as part of the UK-wide crackdown.
Police operation launched to cut uninsured driving in North Wales
Police operation launched to cut uninsured driving in North Wales Share North Wales Police have joined a national initiative aimed at tackling uninsured driving, becoming the first police force in Wales to take part in Operation Scalis. The operation, led by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB), uses ...
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November 3, 2025 at 1:52 PM
North Wales Police have joined Operation Scalis, targeting uninsured driving as part of the UK-wide crackdown.
Wet tar on Leaches Lane in Mancot has sparked anger after residents weren’t notified of resurfacing works. Flintshire Council apologises and promises tighter controls.
Councillor brands Mancot footpath resurfacing “farcical waste of money”
Councillor brands Mancot footpath resurfacing “farcical waste of money” Share Flintshire County Council has come under fire for “wasting taxpayers’ money” after pavements in Mancot were resurfaced without prior warning, leaving residents walking, cycling, and driving through wet tar. The w...
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October 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Wet tar on Leaches Lane in Mancot has sparked anger after residents weren’t notified of resurfacing works. Flintshire Council apologises and promises tighter controls.
Idle Lies were inspired to create the single after the centre cared for their friend Daniel Parsonage of Connah’s Quay, who developed a life-threatening brain haemorrhage.
North Wales band Idle Lies launch Christmas single to raise funds for The Walton Centre Charity
North Wales band Idle Lies launch Christmas single to raise funds for The Walton Centre Charity Share A band from North Wales have marshalled a huge community effort to get behind a fundraising single in aid of a specialist Liverpool neurosciences hospital which saved the life of one of their friend...
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October 31, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Idle Lies were inspired to create the single after the centre cared for their friend Daniel Parsonage of Connah’s Quay, who developed a life-threatening brain haemorrhage.
Police have said they they are responding to an incident which has closed Chester Road East near Deeside Leisure Centre..
Police incident closes Chester Road East near Deeside Leisure Centre
Police incident closes Chester Road East near Deeside Leisure Centre Share North Wales Police have said they they are responding to an incident which has closed Chester Road East near Deeside Leisure Centre. A police spokesperson said: “We are currently responding to an incident in Deeside, which ...
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October 31, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Police have said they they are responding to an incident which has closed Chester Road East near Deeside Leisure Centre..
Train services through Hope have been disrupted due to emergency services attending an incident at the station.
Train services disrupted at Hope due to police incident
Train services disrupted at Hope due to police incident Share Train services through Hope in Flintshire have been disrupted due to emergency services attending an incident at the station. National Rail said all routes through the station are affected, with disruption expected until 1pm on Thursday 3...
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October 31, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Train services through Hope have been disrupted due to emergency services attending an incident at the station.
Airbus’s Broughton site is set for a major boost after Vietnamese airline Vietjet announced an order for 100 new A321neo aircraft..
Big win for Broughton as Airbus lands huge Vietjet deal
Big win for Broughton as Airbus lands huge Vietjet deal Share Airbus’s Broughton site is set for a major boost after Vietnamese airline Vietjet announced an order for 100 new A321neo aircraft, with the wings for each plane to be built at the company’s factory in Flintshire. The deal, announced t...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Airbus’s Broughton site is set for a major boost after Vietnamese airline Vietjet announced an order for 100 new A321neo aircraft..
North Wales Police Cyber Crime Unit said two victims had been contacted this week by scammers claiming their bank accounts had been compromised.
North Wales cyber crime unit warn elderly residents after new bank card scam reports
North Wales cyber crime unit warn elderly residents after new bank card scam reports Share Police have issued a warning after reports of elderly people in North Wales being targeted by fraudsters posing as bank staff and police officers. North Wales Police Cyber Crime Unit said two victims had been...
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October 30, 2025 at 10:21 AM
North Wales Police Cyber Crime Unit said two victims had been contacted this week by scammers claiming their bank accounts had been compromised.
Chester Zoo educators are encouraging residents to make small changes to help wildlife this autumn as Halloween and Bonfire Night approach.
Help nature at Halloween and Bonfire night and throughout autumn, Chester Zoo experts urge.
Help nature at Halloween and Bonfire night and throughout autumn, Chester Zoo experts urge. Share Chester Zoo educators are encouraging residents to make small changes to help wildlife this autumn as Halloween and Bonfire Night approach. Sally Hall, Ecology and Habitats Advisor for the Networks for...
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October 29, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Chester Zoo educators are encouraging residents to make small changes to help wildlife this autumn as Halloween and Bonfire Night approach.
Coleg Cambria has already seen students progress into higher education and industry roles within the rapidly expanding global gaming sector.
£230,000 Esports arena boosts Deeside college ambitions
£230,000 Esports arena boosts Deeside college ambitions Share Coleg Cambria is celebrating Esports success with the largest student cohort in Wales. More than 50 learners are now enrolled across Levels 2 to 4, with numbers growing steadily since the subject was first introduced at the college in 20...
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October 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Coleg Cambria has already seen students progress into higher education and industry roles within the rapidly expanding global gaming sector.
Striking teachers at Flint High School need to ‘move on’ to ‘prevent further disruption’ to pupils’ learning, according to Flintshire County Council’s Chief Officer for Education.
Flintshire education boss says Flint High School strikers should ‘move on’ for pupils’ sake
Flintshire education boss says Flint High School strikers should ‘move on’ for pupils’ sake Share Striking teachers at Flint High School need to ‘move on’ to ‘prevent further disruption’ to pupils’ learning, according to Flintshire County Council’s Chief Officer for Education and Y...
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October 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Striking teachers at Flint High School need to ‘move on’ to ‘prevent further disruption’ to pupils’ learning, according to Flintshire County Council’s Chief Officer for Education.
North Wales Police are appealing for information after a distinctive turquoise trike was stolen from the Saltney Ferry area last week.
Police appeal after custom trike stolen in Saltney Ferry
Police appeal after custom trike stolen in Saltney Ferry Share North Wales Police are appealing for information after a distinctive turquoise trike was stolen from the Saltney Ferry area between 5pm on Thursday 23 October and midday on Friday 24 October. The three-wheeled cycle is described as turqu...
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October 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
North Wales Police are appealing for information after a distinctive turquoise trike was stolen from the Saltney Ferry area last week.
North Wales Police dogs are taking centre stage in a new 2026 charity calendar launched to raise funds for retired police dogs.
New calendar to raise funds for retired North Wales police dogs
New calendar to raise funds for retired North Wales police dogs Share North Wales Police dogs are taking centre stage in a new 2026 charity calendar launched to raise funds for retired police dogs. The calendar has been created by Paws Off Duty, a charity founded in 2015 by PC Jackie Edwards of Nort...
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October 27, 2025 at 10:27 AM
North Wales Police dogs are taking centre stage in a new 2026 charity calendar launched to raise funds for retired police dogs.