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Flintshire County Council has identified 38 more roads that meet Welsh Government criteria for returning to a 30mph limit, with formal consultations due to start soon.
Flintshire Council identifies 38 more roads for 30mph return
Flintshire Council identifies 38 more roads for 30mph return Share Flintshire County Council says it has completed assessments of all C-class and unclassified roads put forward by residents for consideration to return to a 30mph speed limit. Following detailed reviews against the Welsh Government’...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Flintshire County Council has identified 38 more roads that meet Welsh Government criteria for returning to a 30mph limit, with formal consultations due to start soon.
Flintshire Council faces criticism after cancelling November’s full council meeting — opposition groups say democracy is being eroded...
Opposition leaders angry as Flintshire Council holds just three meetings in six months
Opposition leaders angry as Flintshire Council holds just three meetings in six months Share Only three meetings of Flintshire County Council will take place in the last six months of 2025. Following the cancellation of this week’s meeting of full council, by Christmas the authority will only have...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Flintshire Council faces criticism after cancelling November’s full council meeting — opposition groups say democracy is being eroded...
A planning application has been submitted to Flintshire Council for a new padel and pickleball sports hub within the Chester FC car park at Bumper’s Lane.
Plans lodged with Flintshire Council for new padel and pickleball centre at Chester FC
Plans lodged with Flintshire Council for new padel and pickleball centre at Chester FC Share A planning application has been submitted to Flintshire Council for a new padel and pickleball sports hub within the Chester FC car park at Bumper’s Lane. The proposal, submitted by Goodwin Planning Servic...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:54 AM
A planning application has been submitted to Flintshire Council for a new padel and pickleball sports hub within the Chester FC car park at Bumper’s Lane.
Congestion is reported to be building back towards Broughton, with delays affecting the A483.
A55 eastbound closed near Broughton after collision
A55 eastbound closed near Broughton after collision Share A collision has closed the A55 eastbound just past Broughton, causing long delays for motorists travelling towards Chester this morning. Traffic is currently being held between junction 37 at Whitley Drive, close to Broughton Shopping Park, a...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Congestion is reported to be building back towards Broughton, with delays affecting the A483.
An application to build 315 homes in Ewloe has been deferred after major concerns around sewage capacity, healthcare provision and housing density.
Sewage and GP worries stop 315 home Ewloe plan for now
Sewage and GP worries stop 315 home Ewloe plan for now Share An application to build 315 homes in Ewloe has been deferred after major concerns around sewage capacity, healthcare provision and housing density. The proposals by Castle Green Homes would see 315 homes – including 126 that were designa...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
An application to build 315 homes in Ewloe has been deferred after major concerns around sewage capacity, healthcare provision and housing density.
Unclassified residential streets in Flintshire can expect to be resurfaced once every 247 years according to a new report.
Why some Flintshire roads may wait 247 years to be resurfaced
Why some Flintshire roads may wait 247 years to be resurfaced Share Unclassified residential streets in Flintshire can expect to be resurfaced once every 247 years according to a new report. The 2025 Highway Asset Annual Status Report – presented to Flintshire County Council’s Cabinet on Tuesday...
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November 19, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Unclassified residential streets in Flintshire can expect to be resurfaced once every 247 years according to a new report.
A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued for Flintshire from 00.00 to 11.00 on Wednesday, according to the Met Office.
Met Office: Ice risk as temperatures fall across Flintshire
Met Office: Ice risk as temperatures fall across Flintshire Share A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued for Flintshire from 00.00 to 11.00 on Wednesday, according to the Met Office. The warning follows a band of rain moving south overnight, with some of the precipitation likely to fall as...
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November 18, 2025 at 12:23 PM
A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued for Flintshire from 00.00 to 11.00 on Wednesday, according to the Met Office.
Flintshire councillors are to decide whether cost and cultural impact concerns are enough to oppose plans to create a new National Park in North East Wales.
Flintshire Cabinet to decide stance on new National Park
Flintshire Cabinet to decide stance on new National Park Share Flintshire councillors are to decide whether cost and cultural impact concerns are enough to oppose plans to create a new National Park in North East Wales. The council’s Cabinet will decide whether to formally object to Welsh Governme...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Flintshire councillors are to decide whether cost and cultural impact concerns are enough to oppose plans to create a new National Park in North East Wales.
Good news for Broughton wing makers -
flydubai signs for 150 A321neos, boost for Airbus Broughton wing plant
flydubai signs for 150 A321neos, boost for Airbus Broughton wing plant Share Airbus has landed a huge £15bn order with the Emirati government-owned airline flydubai. The deal will see the planemaker deliver 150 A321neo jets to the Dubai based carrier, and all wings for the aircraft are made at the ...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Good news for Broughton wing makers -
A 21 year old man from Flintshire has been issued with a three year Football Banning Order for his involvement in matchday disorder.
Mold man banned from all UK football matches for three years
Mold man banned from all UK football matches for three years Share A 21 year old man from Flintshire has been issued with a three year Football Banning Order for his involvement in matchday disorder. Paul Evans, of Parc Alun in Mold, appeared at Lincolnshire Magistrates’ Court on 11 November. He a...
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November 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
A 21 year old man from Flintshire has been issued with a three year Football Banning Order for his involvement in matchday disorder.
A 130-home development on farmland at Croes Atti in Flint has been recommended for approval by Flintshire planning officers.
130 home Croes Atti plan recommended for approval despite concerns
130 home Croes Atti plan recommended for approval despite concerns Share A 130-home development on farmland at Croes Atti in Flint has been recommended for approval by Flintshire planning officers. The application, by housing developer Anwyl, was submitted in April and would see part of the former C...
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November 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM
A 130-home development on farmland at Croes Atti in Flint has been recommended for approval by Flintshire planning officers.
North Wales Police are urging people to remain vigilant after a rise in scam phone calls involving fraudsters pretending to be Metropolitan Police officers.
Police warn of scam calls as fraudsters pose as Met officers
Police warn of scam calls as fraudsters pose as Met officers Share North Wales Police are urging people to remain vigilant after a rise in scam phone calls involving fraudsters pretending to be Metropolitan Police officers. Around 12 incidents have been reported in the last three weeks. In each case...
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November 17, 2025 at 11:59 AM
North Wales Police are urging people to remain vigilant after a rise in scam phone calls involving fraudsters pretending to be Metropolitan Police officers.
Police are appealing for help to find a 35-year-old man, missing from Holywell since 5th November.
Police appeal for help to find missing man from Holywell
Police appeal for help to find missing man from Holywell Share North Wales Police have issued an appeal for information to help trace 35-year-old Joseph, who has been reported missing from the Holywell area. Officers say they are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare. Joseph was last seen o...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Police are appealing for help to find a 35-year-old man, missing from Holywell since 5th November.
A proposal to install Video Assistant Referee (VAR) infrastructure at Cae Y Castell in Flint has been submitted to Flintshire County Council.
Plans submitted for new Video Assistant Referee hub at Flint Town United ground
Plans submitted for new Video Assistant Referee hub at Flint Town United ground Share A proposal to install Video Assistant Referee (VAR) infrastructure at Cae Y Castell in Flint has been submitted to Flintshire County Council. The Football Association of Wales (FAW) is seeking planning permission f...
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November 14, 2025 at 11:58 AM
A proposal to install Video Assistant Referee (VAR) infrastructure at Cae Y Castell in Flint has been submitted to Flintshire County Council.
North Wales has been confirmed as the location of a new AI Growth Zone, with the UK Government predicting more than 3,400 new jobs and major investment in technology, energy and local skills.
AI Growth Zone to bring thousands of jobs to North Wales
AI Growth Zone to bring thousands of jobs to North Wales Share North Wales has been confirmed as the location of a new AI Growth Zone, with the UK Government predicting more than 3,400 new jobs and major investment in technology, energy and local skills. The new site will straddle the Menai Strait,...
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November 13, 2025 at 12:27 PM
North Wales has been confirmed as the location of a new AI Growth Zone, with the UK Government predicting more than 3,400 new jobs and major investment in technology, energy and local skills.
Planning officers have recommended a 315 home development in Ewloe for approval, saying the land is already allocated for housing in the county’s adopted Local Development Plan.
315-home Ewloe development recommended for approval
315-home Ewloe development recommended for approval Share Flintshire County Council’s planning committee will meet on Tuesday 19 November to decide whether to approve a major housing development in Ewloe. Castlegreen Homes has applied to build 315 dwellings, including 126 ‘affordable’ homes, o...
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November 13, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Planning officers have recommended a 315 home development in Ewloe for approval, saying the land is already allocated for housing in the county’s adopted Local Development Plan.
🎄 Connah’s Quay Town Council has confirmed details of this year’s Christmas Fayre and lights switch-on! ✨
📅 Thursday 27 November
🕓 4pm – 6.30pm
📍 Civic Hall, Wepre Drive
📅 Thursday 27 November
🕓 4pm – 6.30pm
📍 Civic Hall, Wepre Drive
Connah’s Quay Christmas Fayre and lights switch-on set for 27 November
Connah’s Quay Christmas Fayre and lights switch-on set for 27 November Share Connah’s Quay Town Council has announced details of this year’s Christmas Fayre, which will take place on Thursday 27 November from 4pm to 6.30pm at the Civic Hall on Wepre Drive. The event marks the start of the fest...
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November 13, 2025 at 10:50 AM
🎄 Connah’s Quay Town Council has confirmed details of this year’s Christmas Fayre and lights switch-on! ✨
📅 Thursday 27 November
🕓 4pm – 6.30pm
📍 Civic Hall, Wepre Drive
📅 Thursday 27 November
🕓 4pm – 6.30pm
📍 Civic Hall, Wepre Drive
A young Scout from Hawarden has been recognised nationally for his bravery after helping rescue a woman who fell into the sea while he was on holiday with his family.
Hawarden Scout honoured for sea rescue bravery
Hawarden Scout honoured for sea rescue bravery Share A young Scout from Hawarden has been recognised nationally for his bravery after helping rescue a woman who fell into the sea while he was on holiday with his family. Tomos Hebden, a member of the Gladstone Explorer Scouts in Hawarden, was present...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
A young Scout from Hawarden has been recognised nationally for his bravery after helping rescue a woman who fell into the sea while he was on holiday with his family.
A Flintshire campsite nestled in ancient woodland has been named one of the best small camping spots in the UK.
Hidden woodland gem in Flintshire wins big at UK campsite awards
Hidden woodland gem in Flintshire wins big at UK campsite awards Share A Flintshire campsite nestled in ancient woodland has been named one of the best small camping spots in the UK. Tree Tops and Train Tracks, located in a secluded valley in the Clwydian Range near Mold, was crowned runner-up for t...
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November 12, 2025 at 12:06 PM
A Flintshire campsite nestled in ancient woodland has been named one of the best small camping spots in the UK.
Police are appealing for witnesses after two separate bridge strikes were reported overnight in Deeside ...
Two bridge strikes in one night spark police warning in Deeside
Two bridge strikes in one night spark police warning in Deeside Share North Flintshire police are appealing for witnesses after two separate bridge strikes were reported overnight in the Sandycroft and Queensferry areas. Officers said both incidents involved vehicles striking low railway bridges, on...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Police are appealing for witnesses after two separate bridge strikes were reported overnight in Deeside ...
The DWP has warned of a 150 per cent surge in Winter Fuel Payment scams, with fraudsters posing as government officials or payment providers to trick people into revealing personal information.
Winter Fuel Payments begin with warning over scam surge
Winter Fuel Payments begin with warning over scam surge Share Around nine million pensioners across Wales and England will begin receiving Winter Fuel Payments from today. Payments, worth between £100 and £300 depending on household circumstances, will be made automatically by the Department for W...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The DWP has warned of a 150 per cent surge in Winter Fuel Payment scams, with fraudsters posing as government officials or payment providers to trick people into revealing personal information.
The tiny pony was found wandering loose near Alltami...
Flintshire officers ‘reined in’ cute late-night escapee
Flintshire officers ‘reined in’ cute late-night escapee Share A tiny pony found wandering loose near Alltami in the early hours of Tuesday morning has been safely returned to its field after being spotted by police officers on patrol. PC Roberts and PC Parkinson from North Wales Police South Fli...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:26 AM
The tiny pony was found wandering loose near Alltami...
A yellow weather warning has been issued for Flintshire and much of Wales as heavy rain is expected to cause disruption from Friday morning into Saturday.
Met Office warns of 24 hours of rain with yellow alert for Flintshire
Met Office warns of 24 hours of rain with yellow alert for Flintshire Share A yellow weather warning has been issued for Flintshire and much of Wales as heavy rain is expected to cause disruption from Friday morning into Saturday. The Met Office warning, in place between 6am on Friday 14 November an...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM
A yellow weather warning has been issued for Flintshire and much of Wales as heavy rain is expected to cause disruption from Friday morning into Saturday.
Connah’s Quay Nomads are in early discussions with the Football Association of Wales and the Welsh Rugby Union to develop a 4,000-seater, multi-use stadium on the Ty Calon site.
Connah’s Quay Nomads eye 4,000-seat home in bold new Deeside plan
Connah’s Quay Nomads eye 4,000-seat home in bold new Deeside plan Share Connah’s Quay Nomads have announced a bold new five-year strategy that includes exploring plans for a new 4,000-capacity stadium in Deeside. The club hosted its strategic planning event, titled The Quay Vision, on Tuesday af...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Connah’s Quay Nomads are in early discussions with the Football Association of Wales and the Welsh Rugby Union to develop a 4,000-seater, multi-use stadium on the Ty Calon site.
From Thursday, all poultry and captive bird keepers in Wales must house their birds as avian flu cases rise. Welsh Government says risk levels are now “very high.”
Wales to bring in emergency bird housing order this week amid growing threat of avian influenza
Wales to bring in emergency bird housing order this week amid growing threat of avian influenza Share All poultry and captive bird keepers in Wales will be legally required to house their birds from Thursday 13 November, as the Welsh Government introduces new measures to tackle the growing threat of...
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November 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
From Thursday, all poultry and captive bird keepers in Wales must house their birds as avian flu cases rise. Welsh Government says risk levels are now “very high.”