Deeside.com Twitter Archive
Below are some of the latest tweets and retweets via the @DeesideDotcom twitter account. This list is updated every few minutes!
Looks like snow has arrived locally - traffic cameras at Halkyn and Caerwys as well as over at Rhuallt Hill showing a layer settling on the A55 carriageway
North Wales health board plea for public to heed heart attack warning signs and attend hospital despite Coronavirus fears.
@BetsiCadwaladr @DeesideDotCom #helpushelpyou
(LINK)
The RTC on the M56 Eastbound J14 to J12 - is now clear.
Thank you for your patience and support whilst we dealt with this incident.
New live on line session starting Monday 25th of January 10.30am with Aura fitness instructor Adam for all school pupils, parents, techers etc. get in touch with
adam.renshaw@aura.wales for the code.
If you are heading for the M56 (essential journey etc) there's a delay quoted at between 30 and 60 minutes due to an RTC involving a car and lorry near J12 (E/B) two lanes are closed.
18 roads closed in Flintshire at the height of Storm Christoph flooding “It has truly been all hands to the deck” effort to get them open again said @Carolynthomas03 (LINK)
You might not see them but you could certainly hear the two RAF Hercules transporters over Deeside - it's a regular thing.
**Update 13:13**
#A494 Eastbound Deeside Interchange and #A55 Westbound J36A-J29.
Works now completed. Thank you for your patience. (LINK)
1 in 4 adults struggle with their mental health and demand for mental health services is increasing due to the impact of Coronavirus. SilverCloud online mental health therapy is now available without a referral from your GP. Find out more: (LINK)
#M56 J12 to J14 Westbound - RTC lane 1 and lane 2 blocked
Police. Ambulance and Highways en route.
Wales Vaccine Tracker as at 21 Jan: 212,317 first doses given out. Increase of 21,882 in the past 24 hours. From today, if continue each day with delivery of past 24 hours (including weekends) would be very close to meeting the target of 740,350 with a first dose by mid-February
Three days of weather warnings have been issued with forecasts of icy conditions and snow for parts of Flintshire. (LINK)
Permission has already been granted for almost 120 new homes in and around the old Lluesty Hospital in Holywell as part of two separate schemes. (LINK)
📈 Yesterday, some of our gauges on the River Dee recorded their highest levels on record.
You can access river levels, rainfall and sea data on our website River levels, rainfall and sea data (LINK)
Less than 24 hrs between images (1:35pm Thurs & 09:30 today). Quite a rise overnight. Initially I presumed a high tide had backed it up but that is one fast, high angry,running full of freshwater river. #Chester #Cheshire #River #Dee @ShitChester @CheshireLive @chestertweetsuk
North Wales health board plea for public to heed heart attack warning signs and attend hospital despite Coronavirus fears (LINK)
Survey now open for children and young people in Wales to share pandemic experience
@DeesideDotCom
(LINK)
❗There will be a series of rolling road blocks on #A494 Eastbound at Deeside Interchange and #A55 Westbound at various locations between J36A Broughton retail park - J29 Rhuallt starting at 11:00 - 12:00 for carriageway repairs. Thank you for your patience.❗
Cormorant on the river Dee January 21 @ChrisGPackham @BBCWinterwatch @NatureUK @Chesterboats @chestertweetsuk #lamprey #cormorants @DeesideDotCom @RSPBChester
@DeesideDotCom @wrexham
NITROUS OXIDE otherwise known as laughing gas is DANGEROUS. Side effects: Death if inhaled in such a way that not enough oxygen is breathed in, nausea, vomiting, headaches, sweats, shivers. Don't buy it, don't share it, don't use it. You risk arrest
These two roads have just reopened
A5118 Chester Road, Padeswood
A541 Wrexham Road, Pontblyddyn
Thanks to Jamie Roberts for the photo
Van security is important,
Your van could be your livelihood,
There are many locks, devices and CCTV you can purchase to help with van and tool security
Please etch mark and photograph tools for easy identification,
Park van in a well lit area,
@wrexham @DeesideDotCom
Chester Meadows
Sunset last night vs sunrise this morning
#StormCristoph @ShitChester @Dee1063
Great multi-agency response around Wrexham today following #StormChristoph especially from @NWPolice officers and this local farmer helping residents to safety.
Hail shower leaving its mark on the A55 up at Halkyn - there is a yellow weather alert for ice in play until 10am tomorrow..
An invite to all those working or volunteering in support of those aged 0 to 25 in #Flintshire. We hope you can make it. Register to receive the Zoom access link by emailing karen.peters@flvc.org.uk
@DeesideDotCom #NWalesHour
*MISSING PERSON APPEAL*
Zoe DAVIES aged 17 has been missing since approximately 12:00hrs 20/01/2021 from the MOLD area.
She has links to the WREXHAM and LIVERPOOL areas.
If you have any information as to her wherabouts please get in touch quoting: Itrace 36689
Our Emergency Department at #Wrexham Maelor Hospital is extremely busy at present. The department has to prioritise the most seriously injured patients who need urgent care 🔗(LINK)
The A548 at Flint has now re-opened. Service 11 will now run between Flint and Holywell as normal.
Deva link under canal is totally flooded, cheyney rd long traffic jams,blacon end of saughall,deep water,parkgate rd blocked deep floods, a41 ok, @ShitChester @standardchester @DeesideDotCom also a41/welsh rd blocked at Hooton crossroads by police no access to motorway m53/Hooton
Number of fly tipping incidents - these are being investigated by Enforcement Officers, court action is due to be taken against one persistent offender and a number of fixed penalty notices have been issued. Robust action being taken @Carolynthomas03 @DaveEvans77
Holt Castle with its moat refilled by #StormCristoph 🏰
@wrexham @northdotwales @ShitChester #ukweather
The historic Llanerch Bridge between Trefnant and Tremeirchion has collapsed due to the floodwaters caused by Storm Christoph in St Asaph today.
The fire service has provided details on the significant amount of calls it dealt with overnight due to flooding. Footage has also emerged of a road bridge which has been swept away in Denbighshire.
(LINK)
And in the latest series of #brookwatch we have these from the Balderton Brook in #saltney. @DeesideDotCom
A busy day today assisting with flooding
The River Dee at Holt is currently extremely high
Please stay safe and stay home.
The last thing we need is people venturing out unnecessarily to 'take a look' as we tackle ongoing issues
Covid rules still apply
Betsi Cadwaladr primary and community care director has revealed critical care beds are running at almost 180% of normal capacity in North Wales’ major hospitals. (LINK)
Volunteer to meet/greet/marshall those attending GP surgeries in the @FlintshireCC area for a vaccine, &/or complete associated admin. Training in social distancing & infection control measures provided. Express an interest (LINK) or☎️@FLVCVolCentre 01352 744000
Primrose Street Connahs Quay once again the recycling wagon has had 2 attempts to reverse down the street but can't due to vehicles on Princess Street they can't get down. They will try again later if the cars can be moved please.
I know for a lot of you, @Overtonebrewing is becoming your favourite brewery, and we’ve had 4 new beers delivered today -
Suave IPA 6%
Eureka Ka Ka Ka NEIPA 6%
Dusty Miller American Ice Cream Imperial Stout 11%
Cutting Teeth DIPA 8.5%
Sergeant Darren Newby of the Roads Policing Unit said: “Our investigation into the cause of the collision is underway, and I am appealing to anybody who may have witnessed the incident to contact us as soon as possible.” (LINK)
Out early this cold morning walk along the Dee Jan 21 @DeesideDotCom @Britnatureguide @chestertweetsuk @Chesterboats
With great regret, we must announce that this year’s Glastonbury Festival will not take place, and that this will be another enforced fallow year for us. Tickets for this year will roll over to next year. Full statement below and on our website. Michael & Emily
Very serious flooding situation across Wrexham and Flintshire overnight
The Vaccine Taskforce here in @beisgovuk have been in touch with @WockhardtUk this morning and have been assured that staff are safe and that there will be NO disruption to the supply of vaccines 👇🏾 (LINK)
Coast guard this morning over Chester area. @DeesideDotCom @chestertweetsuk @chesterdotcom @Dee1063 Jan 21
Flint RNLI's Brian Dobson responded to his first call out as lifeboat helm after a call came in about an upturned vessel yesterday - At 21, he is the youngest to take up the role in the station's history.. (LINK)
This afternoon's weather will be colder but much less wet than yesterday for England & Wales. However, rain, snow & ice will continue in parts of northern Scotland as #Christoph only slowly moves away. Warnings are in force. See (LINK) for details
You’d be forgiven for thinking we’re at a lake.... but we’re not, this is blacon right now 🤦🏻♀️@CheshireLive @wearechester @ChesterStroll @chestertweetsuk @ShitChester @Dee1063 @standardchester @chesterdotcom @andyscargill
Partners across North Wales continue to respond to the flooding yesterday. Huge thanks to all involved. #StrongerTogether
Pseudo-colour image generated from @CopernicusEU #Sentinel1 #SAR #Radar data at 18:07 pm 20/01/21, ortho-rectified with #cuSAR & @RAPIDSai, shows extensive #flooding in NE Wales on River #Clwyd north of #Ruthin & #Alyn around #Mold. cc @Rubonist @northwaleslive @DeesideDotCom
The COVID-19 local testing site on Sealand Road, Blacon is closed today due to flooding. Please book a test at another site: (LINK)
Wow! Dramatic precip totals and lots of flooding from #StormCristoph, here's the cumulative radar totals for yesterday, over 100mm showing in the S Pennines and Welsh hills, all falling on saturated soils.
Straight mile and A525 flooded in Bangor on dee #flooding #Wrexham #NorthWest #dronephotography
PLEASE spread the word - Parkgate Rd, Deva Link & Countess Way closed due to floods by Aldi. Chaos as vehicles turning in road. @cheshirepolice @Dee1063 @standardchester @ChronicleEditor @ChesterVol
An air ambulance has just lifted from the scene of a serious collision on the A548 in Flintshire
The water in Parkgate Road in Chester is even deeper this morning. Road closed, you'd need one of these if you wanted to get through! Pretty pictures but sadly some people have been flooded out.
@BBCNWT @ShitChester @GPorterStandard @EnvAgencyNW @CheshireLive
Please be aware of rogue trader,'
Cold calling to gain your trust and convince you in parting with your hard earned cash,
If you are not sure please don't open the door,
Please report any suspicious persons or vehicle who maybe casing the area
@wrexham @DeesideDotCom
Snow topped Halkyn Mountain this morning while severe floods hit lower ground around us, looking out from Windmill over to Moel Y Parc and the northern end of the Clwydian Range. Stay safe. @DeesideDotCom @northwaleslive @leaderlive @FoxTangoAP @DerekTheWeather @BBCWalesNews
8:45AM check of the inbox - nope, still no update from the council on current road closures.
Due to the floods. Service 27 will be unable to serve Leeswood until further notice.
Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Llanblogger - contact llanblogger@gmail.com: River Dee still in full flood this morning (LINK)
11 service
The A548 west bound between Flint and Bagilt is currently closed, so we are unable to serve between these locations
Sorry for any inconvenience caused
Morning run. Flooded fields adjoining river Alyn between Theatr Clwyd and Mold. #Flintshire #Flood #Mold @DeesideDotCom @ClairePierceCCN
Road closed (flooded) from greyhound Park going to countess chester hospital @DeesideDotCom @leaderlive @northwaleslive
@johndonna3299 Last update on traffic site states: “Road blocked due to flooding on A5104 Chester Road at Bretton Lane. Sensors show the road is impassable near the car dealership. Flooding has occurred as a result of Storm Christoph.” Awaiting some sort of update for the council...
The water on Deva Link kept getting even deeper after those pics of the stranded car went around last night, it's up to and flooding across the junction now @ShitChester
A number of roads remain closed this morning after heavy rain from Storm Christoph caused flooding across the region. (LINK)
If you are undertaking essential travel this morning, please drive carefully. There has been considerable rain & snowfall across the region with many routes flooded and impassable.
Don't make unneccesary trips & ensure you have correct clothing and supplies in your vehicle.
⚠️Due to flooding of the line services on our Chester and Ellesmere Port line remain suspended
🚍Rail replacement buses are operating between Hamilton SQ and Chester/ Ellesmere Port.
⚠️Buses are unable to call at:
-Overpool
-Port Sunlight
-Spital
-Capenhurst
-Little Sutton
Brook in Saltney Boundary Lane to High Street right now @northwaleslive @DeesideDotCom #saltney
Good to see Cllr @Carolynthomas03 once again carry the comms baton for Flintshire Council today...
Well, would you look at that? #Shotton team member Damon Winterbottom captured this mesmerising clip which shows a murmuration of #starling birds dancing around the night sky. This is just one of the incredible sights we're fortunate enough to see onsite at a #SSSI like Shotton.
@markmiwurd @DeesideDotCom It’s awful down leaches lane and outside the Glandstone Centre and the school all the houses have been flooded and there’s sandbags everywhere
@Eric_The_Toffee @DeesideDotCom Driving home up into Hawarden from Dobbs hill the road was awash with running water and soil off of fields! Definitely not pleasant 😑
Photos from Kelsterton Lane. I’ve spoken to Streetscene and they have told me that it is shut. Please avoid if possible and stay safe. ❤️
Trump is President no more.
America - and the world - has turned a corner. The events of the last few weeks have shown us the consequences of the politics of fear. Now is the time for the politics of hope; in the US & the UK.
The future belongs to us all - let's work for it.
@ShitChester All Chester folks! avoid travelling to/through Saughall. Every entrance to the village is flooded. Fire crews on site. Also Parkgate Road entrance from Chester side is completely closed off. Drive safe guys!
Just to add to the mix, a Yellow warning for ice comes into play in Flintshire from 1am (LINK)
@NWPSouthFlints @Justdessertswre The A541 in Caergwrle is flooded and people driving through at high speed like idiots are flooding my garage continuously #baddrivers #hopetheirengineblows
Update: The A5105 outside the Airbus entrance in Broughton has been closed, and Manor Lane in Hawarden
@bernieattridge @DeesideDotCom sand bags dont really work plastic sheeting over the front of them does, as do doors or ply or tin sheeting, fixed across entry doors and air vents. #STAYSAFE
Today we helped answer the @alunschool laptops appeal. The team dropped off 3 new laptops to help students to study from home. As a small business we are passionate about supporting the local community, especially in times of need! Rob & Sam are both former pupils too.
TfW Update: “Due to heavy rain flooding the railway between Wrexham General and Bidston all lines are blocked”
A55 One lane blocked due to flooding on A55 North Wales Expressway Westbound at J32B (Halkyn). Lane one (of two) has a lot of surface water
Anyone local to Broughton or thinking of going through by Airbus the road is really flooded and some bright sparks are just zooming through. Take extra care.
@DeesideDotCom
Partially blocked and queueing traffic due to flooding on A548 Chester Road between A547 Nant Drive (Nant Hall) and B5129 Kelsterton Road (Connah’S Quay Turn Off).
Wepre Park: Boardwalk has been breached in one section. All entrances to the boardwalk are closed. “Please do not attempt access as the speed of the water is very fast and dangerous.” (LINK)
Update: Flintshire Council has said there are a number of emergency road closures in place, they are:
A548 Coast Road – Tan Lan
A548 Coast Road – Mostyn
A5118 Chester Road – Padewood
A541 Wrexham Road Llong to Pontblyddyn
High Street - Bagillt (LINK)
I am been contacted from people across Flintshire asking for help and Sand Bags if you can't get hold of your own County Councillor to help call 01352701234 or if your life is at risk call 999.I have enough to do on my own patch sorry!
This is a “solid attempt to preserve consistency and quality
of not just testing but also assessing” Shadow Education Minister has said..
(LINK)
Latest traffic report states: “Flooding on A548 Bagillt Road around B5121 Greenfield Road. Flooding is affecting the general area including Llanerch-y-Mor, between Connah's Quay and Prestatyn” (LINK)
❗️Warning ❗️
#A55 Eastbound J36 Broughton.
Lane closure in place due to collision.
Traffic officers at scene. Possible lane closure for recovery of vehicle updates to follow.
The River Alyn bombing through just now. This is up at the weir in Burton all the back lanes between Burton-Kinnerton are deep floods in places passable with care. @DeesideDotCom @wrexham
@NWPNorthFlint @DeesideDotCom It’s terrible on the coast road greenfield to mostyn, I just come through after finishing work.
@Mikey_Rowe Reports of flooding on Bryn-Gwyn Lane from B5125 to B5126 Mold Road. “Approach with care.”
⚠️Shotwick Lights ⚠️
#A494 - #A550 Shotwick lights large amounts of surface water in the area.
Please proceed with care if you are making an essential journey today.
The road between Ffynnongroyw and Talacre is closed due to flooding . Please avoid and take an alternative route.
@kymtyrer25 Usually via this (LINK) but its playing up. @SPEnergyNetwork may be kind enough to assist.
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