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Flintshire political leaders join forces to appeal to Welsh Government for extra funding

Plans entered to upgrade chemical processing plant in Flintshire

Buckley town centre could be reopened to traffic for first time in more than 20 years

Flintshire councillors asked to back calls for compulsory first aid lessons in Welsh schools

Flintshire Council in danger of being unable to set balanced budget as predicted financial gap rises above £16m

Flintshire Council to look into cost of clearing grass cuttings following complaints about mess

Staff and volunteers at Greenfield Valley Heritage Park praised as visitor numbers increase

Ombudsman clears Prestatyn councillor over Hitler remark posted on Facebook

Pledge made that Buckley will not be abandoned in search for extra burial space

Calls for Flintshire Council to resist reducing frequency of bin collections

Flintshire councillors set to examine future of waste services

Demolition work at Flintshire Council’s Mold HQ set to get under way early next year

Appeal launched over refusal of plans to store cars and caravans on green barrier land in Sealand

Filing cabinets and mattress among rubbish dumped at popular Flintshire heritage park

Green spaces in Flintshire could receive extra winter cut as council struggles to keep grass down

New Brighton to get pedalos, assault courses and wakeboards in new plan for Marine Lake

Flintshire caravan park owners launch appeal over expansion plans rejection

Flintshire councillors set to consider request to increase black cab fares

Proposals for almost 40 new homes in Flintshire village thrown out again amid concerns about loss of open countryside

Staff and politicians looking into complaint by Flintshire Council’s chief executive made to sign gagging orders

Rise in crack cocaine addiction treatment according to new figures released by the North Wales health board

Controversial plans for almost 70 new homes near Buckley refused for third time

Plans to rejuvenate derelict Flintshire hospital amid warnings over damage

Plans to build solar farm on Flint wasteland set to be given green light

Plans by Smurfit Kappa to make Mold factory biggest in UK look set for approval

New development of 20 apartments on Mold business park backed for approval

Rejected proposals for more than 60 new homes in Drury look set to be turned down again

Plans to transform former Holywell hospital site look set for approval

North Wales Police dealing with increasing number of modern slavery cases

Date set for election to replace former Bagillt councillor Mike Reece

Council apologises for Hilbre Island fire

Plans to revive Rhyl take a step forward

Calls for teachers in Flintshire to be protected from increase in threatening behaviour

Taxpayers to be asked whether they’d support reduction in bin collections under waste consultation

Two Flintshire primary schools set for £2.6m investment to improve facilities

Denbighshire county archives could merge with Flintshire’s and move to £16m building in Mold

Concerns over near £1.5m of debt held by Flintshire’s secondary schools

County Lines exploitation adding to sharp rise in youngsters in care, says Flintshire social services chief

Future of waste and recycling services in Flintshire set to come under the spotlight

Welsh Government urged to intervene to scrap controversial nurse rota changes in North Wales

Recycled plastic could be used to surface Flintshire’s roads if new trial proves successful

Concerns raised about disruption for people living in Shotton when new bus lanes are installed

Flintshire Council ‘struggling to cope’ with spiralling cost of frontline services

Public views sought as part of review of voting locations in Flintshire

‘Dangerous’ Mold pub that’s been empty for eight years could be transformed

Dozens of volunteers turn out for launch of Big Dee Day in Flint

Flintshire Council chief executive provides reassurance over financial impact of landmark ruling on pensions

Plans unveiled to keep wheels turning on Flintshire’s roads this winter

Drivers set to be fined for using proposed new Deeside bus lanes as council plans to install enforcement cameras

Old Holywell courthouse could be transformed into apartments under newly revealed plans

Former bar and restaurant in Buckley could be turned into 13 new apartments

Plans for ten new affordable homes in Mostyn given the go ahead despite neighbour’s concerns

North Wales’ health board chair voices frustration as trust faces estimated £35m deficit

Flintshire Council leader asks colleagues to back male suicide prevention campaign

Urgent repairs costing up to £60m required at Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Demonstration against Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board proposals on nurses’ rosters set to take place today

Further details revealed about Flintshire social enterprise designed to tackle food poverty

Proposals for 36 retirement apartments in Penyffordd rejected for second time

New Grasslands development at Chester Zoo given green light by planners

Councillors in Chester approve plans for new Northgate development

Plans to redraw Flintshire ward boundaries could ‘throw a spear’ between neighbouring communities

Council pledges that no children will be abandoned at bus stops in Flintshire as new school year starts

Controversial proposals for dozens of houses in Drury could be scaled back

Number of councillors in Flintshire expected to drop by five under revised proposals

Plans for 36 retirement apartments in Penyffordd look set to be rejected again

Plans to build almost 40 new homes in Flintshire village resubmitted despite previously being thrown on

Increase in number of cancelled operations in North Wales – health board offer assurances to “better manage demand for planned care”

Pictures show workers’ materials ablaze as inquiry into a fire which closed a Dee Estuary island to public cause continues

List of dos and don’ts drawn up for councillors in Flintshire following fiery exchanges at meetings

Ysgol Estyn in Hope receives glowing report from inspectors

Residents invited to have their say on Flintshire’s housing strategy

New rota system in North Wales could see nurses work extra unpaid shift each month, AM claims

Flintshire-based GP practice hopes recruitment of new staff will help to tackle doctor shortage

Plans to demolish hotel in Northop Hall to create 24 new homes

Plans to transform old horse stables in rural Flintshire into wellness retreat receive the go ahead

Smurfit Kappa looks to make Mold factory biggest in UK to satisfy demand

Airbus plans to install solar panels on part of Broughton site

Plans to turn offices in Deeside into HMO turned down

Consultation launched over Flint housing plans

Inspection report reveals poor attendance rates and high exclusion levels at Flintshire schools

Building firm collapse won’t impact Northern Gateway development

Bus company to fight council’s demand to stop keeping vehicles on land near River Dee

Plans for around 100 news homes in Flintshire village formally entered

Flintshire Council defends school transport changes amid growing unrest

Plans entered to extend factory on Deeside Industrial Park

Social enterprise to tackle food poverty could deliver 200,000 meals a year

Opposition councillors ‘call-in’ controversial decision to increase garden waste collection charges in Flintshire

Work to demolish a former social club in Connah’s Quay gets underway

Former Welsh Government minister slammed for ‘disgraceful’ begging bowl comments to Flintshire Council’s chief executive

Community leaders voice ‘serious concerns’ over safety of children walking to new Flintshire school

Petition launched in bid to overturn decision to charge £450 a year for school transport in Flintshire

Funding to reopen Holywell High Street to vehicles finally gets approved

Owner of old station house in Holywell says property will not be part of ambitions to bring trains back to town

£27.5m Rhyl flood defence plans get the green light

Blind Prestatyn man forced off path by dangerous drivers

Community leaders look to get Holywell train station plans on the right track

Mold hotel set for demolition as apartment plans gain approval

Increase in parents who kick children out of home at 16 is adding to number of youngsters in care

Flintshire councillors explain why they couldn’t take part in debate on blueprint for 7,000 new houses