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Dean_Plaid
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Running for the 2026 Senedd Elections for Fflint Wrecsam area.
Flintshire Schools: The Anatomy of a Systemic Collapse
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Flintshire Schools: The Anatomy of a Systemic Collapse
Special measures, ignored strikes and a defiant merger plan expose a county in educational freefall.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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“We’re at a time when those battles have to be fought again”

Michael Sheen urges action re working class representation in the arts

Part of our #c4news interview from Swansea Grand Theatre as his brand new Welsh National Theatre company stages its first production
January 17, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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January 13, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Boom, let's go .... Game on
January 13, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth will accuse Reform UK of "playing on people's fears and stoking anger" in a key speech to mark the beginning of the final Senedd term before the Welsh election ✍️Emily Price
Plaid leader slams Reform UK in key speech ahead of final Senedd term
Emily Price Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth will accuse Reform UK of “playing on people’s fears and stoking anger” in a key speech to mark the beginning of the final Senedd term before the Welsh e...
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January 13, 2026 at 8:01 AM
We know absolutely nothing about the Reform candidates in our area. The single seats from Labour and the Tories are not Flintshire based either. What would this mean for our area after May? #flintshire #deeside #shotton #broughton #buckley
January 11, 2026 at 9:49 PM
The Great Flintshire Squeeze: Is the County About to Lose Its Voice?
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#flintshire
The Great Flintshire Squeeze: Is the County About to Lose Its Voice?
Senedd Boundary Reform / The Flintshire Squeeze
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January 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Multi-agency teams rescued a woman with serious injuries after a cliff fall in Bannau Brycheiniog, Wales, on New Year's Day. Stay safe around beauty spots!

#MountainRescue #Wales #BannauBrycheiniog #CliffSafety #EmergencyServices
January 4, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Met Office snow and ice warnings continue across Wales until Monday. Expect treacherous roads, travel is essential only. Stay safe, check local council updates, and look after vulnerable people.

#Wales #SnowWarning #MetOffice #TravelAdvice #UKWeather
January 4, 2026 at 11:40 AM
We shouldn’t need a government investigation to tell us that an 'undress' button for any photo on the timeline is a violation of basic human rights. Musk has turned X site into a playground for harassment. Enough is enough. #BanGrok #DigitalSafety"
January 4, 2026 at 10:19 AM
They marketed Grok as 'anti-woke' and 'unfiltered', and predictably, that just meant removing the guardrails and non-consensual deepfakes. This wasn't a 'lapse in safeguards'—it was an intentional design choice by xAI to prioritise engagement over human dignity. Absolutely sickening. #Grok #Privacy
January 4, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Watching the owner of X reply with '😂' emojis to bikini edits while Grok literally admits to generating sexualised images of minors is a new low. It’s not 'edgy' to facilitate deepfake abuse; it’s a total abdication of responsibility. How is this app still on the App Store? 🤮 #XSafety #ElonMusk"
January 4, 2026 at 10:17 AM
using Grok to ‘undress’ any woman in the comments. @elonmusk, you sacked the safety teams and replaced them with a digital predator’s tool. This isn’t 'free speech'—it’s the weaponised sexualisation of women and children. Revolting. #Grok #SafetyFail
January 4, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Tough shift for North Flintshire police. 76 callouts, 11 arrests, and 22 priority incidents across Christmas/Boxing Day. Serious assault witnesses wanted at Connah's Quay pub.

#NWP #Flintshire #PoliceUK #NorthWales #Deeside
January 2, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Flintshire Council is exploring turning the former Croes Atti site in Flint into an accessible centre for family early help and preventative support. Great news for local families!

#Flintshire #EarlyHelp #CommunityCare #Wales #SupportCentre
January 2, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Setting up your new gadget? Use 2-step verification & strong passwords now. The National Cyber Security Centre urges UK families to secure devices against hackers. Keep your data safe.

#CyberSecurity #NCSC #SmartHome #2SV #UKTech
January 2, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Campaigners vow to keep fighting for mandatory swift bricks in new Welsh buildings after the government rejected the low-cost proposal. They are now targeting party manifestos ahead of the 2026 Senedd election.
#SwiftBricks #Wales #SeneddElection #Conservation #WelshPolitics
January 2, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Upgrade your leftovers! A Christmas dinner toastie, complete with Brie and mayo, is being hailed as tasting better than the original meal. Proper Boxing Day grub.

#LeftoversHack #CheeseToastie #ChristmasDinner #BoxingDayFood
December 28, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Expert warning: Heavy Labour losses predicted in May's council/devolved elections across the UK. Starmer’s leadership is on the line as Reform, Greens, and others gain ground. A "cacophony of winners" expected.

#Starmer #Labour #UKPolitics #MayElections #Devolution
December 28, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Cardiff's Victoria Fish Bar smashed records, delivering 1,070 free meals on Boxing Day to hospitals and homeless centres. Massive effort, true community colour.

#Cardiff #CommunitySpirit #Wales #GoodNews #BoxingDay
December 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Bumper Boxing Day for UK retail! Footfall jumped 4.4%, the strongest rise in a decade. The biggest surge was 5pm-11pm. Were shoppers bargain-hunting, or enjoying evening leisure in town centres?

#BoxingDay #UKRetail #SalesBoost #RetailCentres #BritishEconomy
December 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Man seriously injured in a Christmas Eve assault at The Broad Oak, Connah's Quay. Pub released a statement, praising staff and thanking police. Officers urge witnesses to come forward.

#ConnahsQuay #NorthWalesPolice #CrimeUK #PoliceAppeal
December 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM