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Temps set to drop later this week -
Met Office: Cold start to 2026 with wintry weather on the way
Met Office: Cold start to 2026 with wintry weather on the way Share WhatsApp Twitter Facebook The Met Office has warned of a colder, wintry spell developing across the UK as the country moves into the New Year, with snow and ice warnings already in place for northern areas. High pressure will contin...
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December 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Temps set to drop later this week -
Officers from the Roads Policing Unit are now asking anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident, to come forward.
Driver and passenger injured in A55 collision near Northop Hall
Driver and passenger injured in A55 collision near Northop Hall Share WhatsApp Twitter Facebook North Wales Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision on the A55 near Northop Hall on Sunday evening. The incident happened at around 7.10pm on 21 December on the westbound car...
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December 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Officers from the Roads Policing Unit are now asking anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident, to come forward.
Flintshire Council says it is on track to meet the Welsh Government’s statutory recycling target of 70% after introducing controversial changes to household waste collections -
Three-weekly bin collections linked to recycling improvement in Flintshire, says council
Three-weekly bin collections linked to recycling improvement in Flintshire, says council Share WhatsApp Twitter Facebook Flintshire County Council says it is on track to meet the Welsh Government’s statutory recycling target of 70% after introducing controversial changes to household waste collect...
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December 23, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Flintshire Council says it is on track to meet the Welsh Government’s statutory recycling target of 70% after introducing controversial changes to household waste collections -
Natural Resources Wales has secured a conviction against a Sandycroft-based company and its director for operating an unlawful waste site and failing to comply with an order to remove waste -
Firm fined for storing waste illegally at Sandycroft site
Firm fined for storing waste illegally at Sandycroft site Share Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has secured a conviction against a Sandycroft-based company and its director for operating an unlawful waste site and failing to comply with an order to remove waste. At Mold Magistrates’ Court on 16 Dece...
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December 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Natural Resources Wales has secured a conviction against a Sandycroft-based company and its director for operating an unlawful waste site and failing to comply with an order to remove waste -
Senedd members will secure pay rises ranging from £12,000 to £25,000 in the next term starting in May, compared with salaries paid after the previous election in 2021.
Senedd politicians’ pay set to be £12,000 higher than last election
Senedd politicians’ pay set to be £12,000 higher than last election Share Senedd members will secure pay rises ranging from £12,000 to £25,000 in the next term starting in May, compared with salaries paid after the previous election in 2021. The Senedd’s independent remuneration board has con...
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December 18, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Senedd members will secure pay rises ranging from £12,000 to £25,000 in the next term starting in May, compared with salaries paid after the previous election in 2021.
A 315-home development that threatened to overwhelm the sewage systems in Ewloe has been rejected by Flintshire County Council’s Planning Committee.
Huge Ewloe housing development thrown out as councillors brand it ‘overdevelopment’
Huge Ewloe housing development thrown out as councillors brand it ‘overdevelopment’ Share A 315-home development that threatened to overwhelm the sewage systems in Ewloe has been rejected by Flintshire County Council’s Planning Committee. Councillors agreed on three reasons for objection that ...
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December 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM
A 315-home development that threatened to overwhelm the sewage systems in Ewloe has been rejected by Flintshire County Council’s Planning Committee.
Between 1 and 16 December, officers made 36 drink drive arrests and 61 drug drive arrests, a sharp rise compared with last year’s figures...
Nearly 100 arrests in North Wales festive drink-drive campaign
Nearly 100 arrests in North Wales festive drink-drive campaign Share Police have made 97 arrests across North Wales since the start of the annual Christmas anti drink and drug drive campaign, known as Operation Limit. Between 1 and 16 December, officers made 36 drink drive arrests and 61 drug drive...
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December 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Between 1 and 16 December, officers made 36 drink drive arrests and 61 drug drive arrests, a sharp rise compared with last year’s figures...
Face masks are now being required in all clinical areas at hospitals across north Wales, following a recent increase in flu and other respiratory illnesses.
Face mask rules extended across Betsi Cadwaladr hospitals
Face mask rules extended across Betsi Cadwaladr hospitals Share Face masks are now being required in all clinical areas at hospitals across north Wales, following a recent increase in flu and other respiratory illnesses. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board said the measure applies to patients, v...
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December 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Face masks are now being required in all clinical areas at hospitals across north Wales, following a recent increase in flu and other respiratory illnesses.
The Food Standards Agency has issued a precautionary warning advising people with allergies not to eat Dubai-style chocolate products while safety checks are ongoing.
Food watchdog issues warning over Dubai-style chocolate
Food watchdog issues warning over Dubai-style chocolate Share The Food Standards Agency has issued a precautionary warning advising people with allergies not to eat Dubai-style chocolate products while safety checks are ongoing. The watchdog says it has identified several Dubai-style chocolate produ...
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December 16, 2025 at 11:37 AM
The Food Standards Agency has issued a precautionary warning advising people with allergies not to eat Dubai-style chocolate products while safety checks are ongoing.
A yellow weather warning for fog has been issued for Flintshire, with the Met Office warning it could lead to travel disruption.
Met Office issues overnight fog alert for Flintshire
Met Office issues overnight fog alert for Flintshire Share A yellow weather warning for fog has been issued for Flintshire, with the Met Office warning it could lead to travel disruption. The warning is in place from late tonight into tomorrow morning, with fog expected to develop overnight before g...
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December 16, 2025 at 11:18 AM
A yellow weather warning for fog has been issued for Flintshire, with the Met Office warning it could lead to travel disruption.
There are long delays on the A494 this morning following a collision near Queensferry.
Long delays on A494 after collision near Queensferry
Long delays on A494 after collision near Queensferry Share There are long delays on the A494 this morning following a collision near Queensferry. The incident happened on the eastbound carriageway just before the Asda turn-off. One lane is currently blocked while emergency services attend the scene....
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December 15, 2025 at 7:49 AM
There are long delays on the A494 this morning following a collision near Queensferry.
Delays of up to 90 minutes reported on the M56 heading away from North Wales:
Car fire causes long delays on M56 near Runcorn
Car fire causes long delays on M56 near Runcorn Share One lane has reopened on the M56 eastbound between junction 14 at Ellesmere Port and junction 12 at Runcorn following a vehicle fire, but long delays remain for drivers. National Highways North West said lane 2 is now open, however lane 1 of thre...
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December 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Delays of up to 90 minutes reported on the M56 heading away from North Wales:
A revised planning application has been submitted for 117 affordable homes on land at Quarry Farm in Oakenholt following refusal in the summer.
Developers returns with revised Oakenholt affordable homes scheme
Developers returns with revised Oakenholt affordable homes scheme Share A revised planning application has been submitted for 117 affordable homes on land at Quarry Farm and near Leadbrook Drive in Oakenholt, Flint. The proposal follows Flintshire councillors’ decision in June to refuse an earlier...
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December 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
A revised planning application has been submitted for 117 affordable homes on land at Quarry Farm in Oakenholt following refusal in the summer.
Face masks have been reintroduced at hospitals across North Wales as part of efforts to reduce the spread of winter illnesses.
Visiting hospital in North Wales? You may need a mask again
Visiting hospital in North Wales? You may need a mask again Share Face masks have been reintroduced at hospitals across North Wales as part of efforts to reduce the spread of winter illnesses. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is asking patients, visitors and staff to wear a fluid-resistant fa...
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December 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Face masks have been reintroduced at hospitals across North Wales as part of efforts to reduce the spread of winter illnesses.
The unveiling on the newly wrapped train marked the first six months of Network North Wales, a long-term plan to build an integrated public transport system for the region.
Network North Wales marks first six months of progress
Network North Wales marks first six months of progress Share Six months into a wave of transport upgrades across North East Wales, a newly wrapped “Wrexham to Liverpool Line” train rolled into Wrexham Central on Thursday, with Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales Ken Skates MS calling...
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December 12, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The unveiling on the newly wrapped train marked the first six months of Network North Wales, a long-term plan to build an integrated public transport system for the region.
A national safety alert has been issued warning parents not to use so-called “baby sleep pillows” after the products were linked to child fatalities in the UK and overseas.
UK safety alert issued over baby sleep pillows after child deaths
UK safety alert issued over baby sleep pillows after child deaths Share A national safety alert has been issued warning parents not to use so-called “baby sleep pillows” after the products were linked to child fatalities in the UK and overseas. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) ...
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December 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A national safety alert has been issued warning parents not to use so-called “baby sleep pillows” after the products were linked to child fatalities in the UK and overseas.
Plans for 315 new homes on land next to Holywell Road in Ewloe are returning to Flintshire County Council’s planning committee, with officers once again recommending approval.
Ewloe: 315-home scheme back before councillors as officers again recommend approval
Ewloe: 315-home scheme back before councillors as officers again recommend approval Share Plans for 315 new homes on land between Holywell Road and Green Lane in Ewloe are returning to Flintshire County Council’s planning committee, with officers once again recommending approval. The application, ...
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December 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Plans for 315 new homes on land next to Holywell Road in Ewloe are returning to Flintshire County Council’s planning committee, with officers once again recommending approval.
A new Home Bargains store at the former RAF Sealand site in Garden City is being recommended for approval by Flintshire County Council planners.
Planning: Home Bargains store backed for Sealand Airfields site
Planning: Home Bargains store backed for Sealand Airfields site Share A new Home Bargains store at the former RAF Sealand site in Garden City is being recommended for approval by Flintshire County Council planners. The application, submitted by TJ Morris Ltd, proposes a 2,322 square metre retail uni...
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December 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
A new Home Bargains store at the former RAF Sealand site in Garden City is being recommended for approval by Flintshire County Council planners.
The warning affects dryers sold under several brands, including Baumatic, Candy, Caple, Haier, Hoover, Lamona, Iberna and Montpellier.
Urgent warning over heat pump dryer risk
Urgent warning over heat pump dryer risk Share Households with specific models of integrated heat pump tumble dryers manufactured by Haier have been urged to stop using them immediately because of a fire risk. The warning affects dryers sold under several brands, including Baumatic, Candy, Caple, Ha...
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December 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The warning affects dryers sold under several brands, including Baumatic, Candy, Caple, Haier, Hoover, Lamona, Iberna and Montpellier.
The Welsh Parliament has given the green light for a bus services overhaul, putting ministers in the driving seat to decide routes, timetables and fares..
Senedd backs major overhaul of Wales’ bus network
Senedd backs major overhaul of Wales’ bus network Share The Welsh Parliament has given the green light for a bus services overhaul, putting ministers in the driving seat to decide routes, timetables and fares. Senedd members voted 34-10, with two abstentions, in favour of a bill to replace the cur...
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December 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The Welsh Parliament has given the green light for a bus services overhaul, putting ministers in the driving seat to decide routes, timetables and fares..
The Labour Welsh Government has struck a £300m deal with Plaid Cymru to pass its £27bn spending plans for next year, with additional money for the NHS and councils.
Labour strikes £300m budget deal with Plaid Cymru
Labour strikes £300m budget deal with Plaid Cymru Share The Labour Welsh Government has struck a £300m deal with Plaid Cymru to pass its £27bn spending plans for next year, with additional money for the NHS and councils. The budget agreement will allow the Welsh Government’s final budget for 20...
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December 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The Labour Welsh Government has struck a £300m deal with Plaid Cymru to pass its £27bn spending plans for next year, with additional money for the NHS and councils.
A bid to make Flintshire Council spell out how much weight public consultations carry has been withdrawn after its proposer accused the deputy leader of “wrecking” the motion
Deputy leader accused of ‘wrecking’ consultation motion
Deputy leader accused of ‘wrecking’ consultation motion Share A bid to make Flintshire County Council spell out how much weight public consultations carry in its decision-making has been dramatically withdrawn after its proposer accused the deputy leader of “wrecking” the motion. Liberal Dem...
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December 8, 2025 at 11:10 AM
A bid to make Flintshire Council spell out how much weight public consultations carry has been withdrawn after its proposer accused the deputy leader of “wrecking” the motion
Almost half of drivers aged 17 to 24 admit to illegally reading or writing a message while driving, according to a new survey by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart.
Survey finds nearly half of young drivers text at the wheel
Survey finds nearly half of young drivers text at the wheel Share Almost half of drivers aged 17 to 24 admit to illegally reading or writing a message while driving, according to a new survey by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart. The charity says 43 percent of younger drivers have texted at the whee...
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December 8, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Almost half of drivers aged 17 to 24 admit to illegally reading or writing a message while driving, according to a new survey by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart.
A yellow weather warning has been issued for Flintshire as strong southerly winds linked to Storm Bram are expected to affect the area from Tuesday afternoon through to Wednesday morning.
Yellow Warning: Storm Bram to bring strong winds to Flintshire
Yellow Warning: Storm Bram to bring strong winds to Flintshire Share A yellow weather warning has been issued for Flintshire as strong southerly winds linked to Storm Bram are expected to affect the area from Tuesday afternoon through to Wednesday morning. The Met Office said winds will strengthen o...
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December 8, 2025 at 10:44 AM
A yellow weather warning has been issued for Flintshire as strong southerly winds linked to Storm Bram are expected to affect the area from Tuesday afternoon through to Wednesday morning.
A section of the A540 Parkgate Road in Mollington has been closed in both directions following reports of a collision.
Collision closes Parkgate Road in Mollington
Collision closes Parkgate Road in Mollington Share A section of the A540 Parkgate Road in Mollington has been closed in both directions following reports of a collision. Chester Police said: “At around 10.50am today, Friday 5 December, police were called to reports of a collision on the A540, Park...
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December 5, 2025 at 12:19 PM
A section of the A540 Parkgate Road in Mollington has been closed in both directions following reports of a collision.