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!
@DeesideDotCom Please if you have any information with regards to this let the police know....there are a number of very frightened elderly residents in the village this evening.
Police have increased patrols around the Flint Mountain area after a number of deliberate fires were started this evening. (LINK)
FAW has confirmed the return of grassroots football will be put on hold from Friday while the country enters a 17-day 'fire break' lockdown period (LINK)
An appeal has been launched over a local authority’s failure to make a decision on plans to build almost 100 new homes in a small village in Flintshire. (LINK)
Calaling all @colegcambria students + graduates - this looks amazing! Free Pop Up Business School starting early Nov for 2 weeks. Register here 👇 Dont miss out!! @CC_StudentVoice @DeesideDotCom @wrexham (LINK)
“It's a difficult time for everyone ... we're all tired of coronavirus and the many rules we are being asked to follow. The 'fire-breaker' is designed as a short, sharp response to bring cases down and ensure the NHS is not overwhelmed” Jack Sargeant MS (LINK)
A further 1,148 new Covid-19 cases reported in Wales, 49 new cases reported in Flintshire today (LINK)
A new childcare facility could be created at a Flintshire primary school in a bid to increase the number of youngsters attending its nursery (LINK)
Please dont leave your mobile phone unattended. Sadly unwanted persons will snap at the opportunity to take what holds precious pictures and data that cant be replaced. Keep it safe. @wrexham @DeesideDotCom
A record number of rare sea bird chicks were born at a Flintshire nature reserve, a new record for the site. (LINK)
Politicians across North Wales have given a mixed response to new “fire break” lockdown measures announced today to stop the spread of the coronavirus. (LINK)
Thanks to @DeesideDotCom for reporting on the @WelshGovernment debate on #endometriosis & @endoAPPG report that was released today.
Thanks once again to Sian too, who is doing a sterling job raising awareness!
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#FTWW #WomensHealth #Wales @vaughangething
Wales “fire-break” – Household waste collections not affected in Flintshire but tips will close for two weeks from 6pm Friday (LINK)
Suspending parking charges in Flintshire’s town centres was “the right thing to do” to support businesses, a community leader has said. (LINK)
Couple from Flintshire fundraising for family friend diagnosed with terminal cancer
@DeesideDotCom
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Police want to trace a group of youths following an incident at Gladstone Playing Fields in Hawarden earlier this month. (LINK)
Wrexham and Flintshire both showing as +46 on the day on day stats. The seven day rolling to the 16th has Wrexham at 178.7 per 100k. (LINK)
Join us live at 5pm when Health Minister, @vaughangething will answer your questions about the latest coronavirus situation in Wales and the upcoming ‘fire break’.
The First Minister has announced a circuit-breaker lockdown to take place between Friday 23rd October at 6pm until Monday 9th November
@WelshGovernment stated 'Golf and tennis clubs will be required to close during the period of the lockdown.’
Read more👉(LINK)
From 6pm on Friday, all non-food retail, hospitality, inc cafes, restaurants and pubs (unless they provide take-away or delivery services) hairdressers, beauticians, and events and tourism businesses, such as hotels must close. (LINK)
The First Minister has announced a circuit-breaker lockdown to take place between 23rd Oct - 9th Nov.
We’ve got more information here ⬇️ (LINK)
The Welsh Government has published a ‘frequently asked questions’ document following the announcement that Wales will enter a two week ‘circuit break’ or ‘fire break’ national lockdown from 6pm on Friday. (LINK)
Cabinet meeting finished; FM Mark Drakeford will announce at 12:15 the outcome and whether Wales will go into a ‘circuit break’ or ‘firebreak’ as widely speculated. (LINK)
FREE - You & Your Baby online sessions
Meet new parents, gain support, have fun
Starts Monday 9th November 10:30am-12:00pm
#wrexham @wrexham #flintshire @DeesideDotCom
A Deeside mum has shared her experience of living with a debilitating, life-changing condition which affects one in 10 women in the UK, takes on average 8 years (longer in Wales) to diagnose and there is no current cure.
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Don’t forget social distancing still applies. When you’re taking the kids to school make sure you keep 2 metres apart from other families – we know it’s hard but together we’re helping to #KeepWalesSafe
Gritters will be out on the roads in Flintshire this week – but don’t worry, there’s no snow forecast ⛄️ (LINK)
EXCITING NEWS! We have partnered with @DandysTopsoil & had a word with Santa, who has confirmed that he can come to Deeside to deliver your Christmas tree to your doorstep!
Thanks to Dandy’s, £12 of every Christmas tree will be donated to our charity.🎄
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Emergency meeting of the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) this evening - local authority leaders and officers across Wales expecting to be informed of Welsh Government ‘circuit break’ decision.
⚽MATCH REPORT⚽
Ten man Nomads draw with Barry at Jenner Park
📄Report by @Willcatter
📸Photos by @nikitasmesney
🔴#NomadsNeverDie🔴
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@richiepem @viclimber @OvHorizons “A spring tide is a common historical term that has nothing to do with the season of spring” (LINK) and a term notably used by HM Coastguard this morning >> (LINK)
Not sure I quite need to build an Ark just yet but there is plenty of water about on the Dee as the spring tide comes in
@FCCcountryside
@DeesideDotCom
It's been a quiet morning across the network.
Please visit (LINK) for all the latest information about local coronavirus restrictions.
@SharpieFuller Not sure on other sports/sporting bodies in Wales but @FAWTrust have done a great job with protocols/comms and getting kids back playing given where we are at etc .
I am really proud to introduce Dandy’s Father Christmas Tree Delivery & Collection Service!! With #ChristmasTrees recycled after Christmas!! and donations going to @DeesideRound @ChesterRoundTbl @GS_Hospice (LINK)
Work on Dee Park to lay wildflower meadow should look fantastic when in bloom @FCCcountryside along with cutting of grass and branches to open out Area blighted by county lines activity being taken back by community grateful for PACT (LINK) funding @GillandShaw
More pictures have been released of the operation that saw the use of the NWP drone (LINK) 4 arrests have been made and over 20 stop searches were conducted
North Wales Police: “You will see increased visibility across our force areas where we will be trying to help our communities do the right thing and protect themselves and others.” (LINK)
Chester and Cheshire West say dont go there from Wirral… and Wrexham / Wales say don’t come here from Chester and Cheshire West (LINK)
Update following on from concerns raised to me about overcrowding on D1 Shuttle service to Deeside Industrial Estate - pleased to say good result after constructive discussions between Council and P&O Lloyd
Police have carried out a hi-visibility operation in Deeside today targeting County Lines drug dealing, anti-social behaviour and other criminality. (LINK)
Flint B&M store could be set to relocate to larger unit to accommodate outdoor garden centre.
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Considerable Police activity in #Shotton today - I believe major joint operation between North Wales and Merseyside Police ongoing tackling #CountyLines - hopefully further details and clarification soon
The rule coming into to affect at 6pm today will also allow matches involving girls’ teams to take place across local authority areas or regions currently in lockdown.” (LINK)
Pleased to see repairs carried out on Footway on Hawarden Bridge - now back open #Shotton. @DeesideDotCom @NEWalesRangers @sustrans @DaveEvans77
@BetsiCadwaladr a fantastic opportunity to come and work with a great team providing excellent care to our local patients in a lovely environment in coastal North Wales 🏴 @jonesynant @debrahickman_ @drlizzieb @wendyw13 @SharonComrie1 @NicholaHughes6 @grieve_liz please share (LINK)
First Minister: “We are all tired of coronavirus and all wish our lives could return to like how they were before the pandemic hit”. Says he can offer reassurance that the sacrifices being made by people will work.
Sweet partnership for @colegcambria and Flintshire pudding business lauded in lockdown. More @DeesideDotCom
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First Minister “We are looking very carefully at introducing a time limited firebreak, also known sometimes as a circuit breaker of the type recommended by sage, the UK expert scientific advisory group” (LINK)
“I have to tell you that we face a very serious situation today in Wales, unless we are able to get coronavirus back under control, there is a real risk our NHS will be overwhelmed. And if that happens, then even larger numbers of people will die.” (LINK)
Theatr Clwyd launch appeal to fundraise for freelancers in creative industries
@DeesideDotCom
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First Minister Mark Drakeford with the last of this weeks live press conferences: We should hear more about the restrictions on people travelling into Wales from UK Covid hotspots which begins at 6pm today - (LINK) (LINK)
Emergency repair work underway at #HawardenBridge @FlintshireCC Bridge closed and hoping to reopen #NCN5 & @WalesCoastUK mid afternoon. Thanks to @PYBJoinery & @NEWalesRangers for help this week. @SustransCymru @SustransNorth @DeesideDotCom
I know they're supposed to do it but its still great when @FlintshireCC clear the local paths and alleys. Makes it so much easier to walk to school. Its the small things .... @Carolynthomas03 @DeesideDotCom #streetscene
Thursday’s KeyKeg for takeaway from 4pm to 8pm -
IPA - @BragdyMona
Acapella - @pollysbrewco
Simplify the manifest - @pollysbrewco
Fake Attentions - @pollysbrewco
Flintshire councillors have defended plans to buy laptops for politicians who need an extra screen to follow virtual meetings. (LINK)
We are aware of scammers claiming to be from @HMRCgovuk offering financial support as a result of coronavirus.
If you receive a text, email or call claiming to be from HMRC that asks you to click on a link or give info such as your name, credit card or bank details, it's a scam.
Drunken bums fighting outside spoons again, when are we going to get a grip of our streets in Shotton. Same people getting drunk on the bench every day, fighting outside spoons on several occasions is this what our kids have to see? @DeesideDotCom @northwaleslive @NWPolice
**Appeal** We are looking for Spaniels or Labradors between 9 months and 2 years to become specialist search dogs.The dogs need to be confident & good around people. If anybody has a dog they think would be suitable & would like to donate email Richard.Land@Cheshire.pnn.police.uk
Under 11s players still wanted! Come join us tomorrow!
@DeesideDotCom @JackMorrisPlaid @leaderlive @radiodeeside @FlintshireBuzz @FlintshireChron @FlintsSchools @youngflintshire @FlintshireGuide @DsideDragonsFC @DeesideTable @aura_wales @northwaleslive #football #grassroots
Marcus Rashford has backed a move to ensure free school meal provisions in Wales for every school holiday until Easter 2021 (LINK)
HAWARDEN BRIDGE CYCLE PATH IS CLOSED. ITS DANGEROUS! Repair work starts Friday & locked barriers will prevent access. Pls use Queensferry Blue Bridge. Repair work will be completed as quickly as possible. @SustransCymru @DeesideDotCom @FCCcountryside
Police Federation – “on the face of it” a ban on travel from UK coronavirus hotspots into Wales is “unenforceable” (LINK)
We are looking for a goalkeeper to join our U14’s. DM for details @DeesideDotCom @FlintshireBuzz @ElfedHS @hawardenhs @ConnahsQuayHigh @flinthigh @srgchs @alunschool @CastellAlun @northwalescom @wrexham #safehand’s
Greens staff doing a great job in keeping the course looking and playing well after the last week or so of rain 👏👏⛳⛳
@DeesideDotCom @wales_golf
Nice dramatic sky over Wrexham @Ruth_ITV @kelseyredmore @DerekTheWeather @wrexham @DeesideDotCom @northwalescom @metoffice @northwalesmag @bbcweather @northwaleslive @itvweather #Sunset #WinterSun
Flintshire Council is predicting the budget shortfall could almost triple up to £27m next year due to coronavirus pandemic (LINK)
💬 THREAD 👇
📢 We will review the regulations when published and we will continue to support @WelshGovernment in trying to slow down the spread of the virus.
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A pub in Flintshire could be converted into a house amid claims the coronavirus pandemic has made running the business “unsustainable” (LINK)
Pupils from thirteen year groups across nine Flintshire schools are currently self-isolating as a precaution following a number of confirmed COVID-19 cases (LINK)
2020 has seen the loss of so many of our loved ones. Here at @CoopFuneralcare #ConnahsQuay, we stock free resources for Children who have been bereaved. We have books, dvds & guidance to support Families, Schools and Youth Clubs. Please get in touch if needed #ItsWhatWeDo
In a tweet, Mark Drakeford said: “There has been no formal response from Boris Johnson to my requests to restrict travel into Wales from coronavirus hotspots.”
“I am preparing new regulations to protect the health of people in Wales that will come into force on Friday.” (LINK)
Restrictions on people travelling into Wales from UK coronavirus hotspots to begin at 6pm on Friday (LINK)
Unpaid #carers are more likely to become isolated due to their #caring role. Our #virtual drop in allows you to connect with other carers and a member of the NEWCIS team.
📅 Wednesday 21st October, 11am - 12pm
Book now 👇
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30 babies and toddlers go to the hospital with a hot drink burn every day. Keep hot drinks out of reach. (LINK) #BeBurnsAware
NHS Wales Chief Exec Dr Andrew Goodall said “I anticipate that this winter will be more challenging than any I have known in my professional career.” (LINK)
A total of 18 new houses could be built on land next to a care home in Flint under new proposals. (LINK)
It's very quiet across the network this lunchtime.
No incidents or issues to report.
Please visit (LINK) for all the latest information regarding travelling during local lockdowns.
Well done everyone @greenfieldvally @FWeprepark @FCCcountryside on achieving green flag status of excellence. (LINK)
“It is a simple straightforward practical action that prevents the flow of virus out of areas ... I’m baffled why the Prime Minister continues to resist this idea” First Minister Mark Drakeford (LINK)
A solicitor has said he's been contacted by a number of people impacted after the private information of respondents to Flintshire Council’s Local Development Plan was revealed online in July. (LINK)
@DeesideDotCom Great work by everyone to look after 2 wonderful parks for everyone to enjoy #greenflagwales @Keep_Wales_Tidy @hannahblythyn @northwaleslive @North_Wales_WT @GoNorthWales
Do you work for the NHS or in social care in Wales?
Get trusted emotional wellbeing support outside your workplace.
Call 0800 484 0555 free from any phone or visit (LINK) for more info.
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@SamaritansCymru
Diolch Tesco!
Getting ready for sculpture building and stories!🎃🎃🎃
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@DeesideDotCom @leaderlive @FCCcountryside #halfterm #familyfun #covidsafe
Green Flags will be flying again over Deeside’s Wepre Park and Greenfield Valley Heritage Park after they were both awarded the prestigious mark of excellence by inspectors (LINK)
Love this time of year #autumn and Bailey even struck a pose in his early morning walk for his favourite presenter @OwainWynEvans @BBCNWT #cheshire #chester #NorthWest #RiverDee @CheshireLive
Do you remember visiting your local bakery? The smell of freshly baking bread wafting through the air? And how do you decide between an iced bun or a custard tart! This week on National Bakers week let’s support our local bakers!
#NationalBakingWeek #northeastwalesarchives
📸PHOTOS📸
First half action from Park Hall as The Nomads trail to a late Louis Robles goal... all to play for in the second half
Mars and the moon over Hawarden...wow! @Ruth_ITV @DerekTheWeather @FlintshireSkies @northdotwales @DeesideDotCom @carolvorders @itvweather @ProfBrianCox
Congratulations to PD Enzo and handler who were today awarded the National K9 memorial medal in recognition of Enzo’s distinguished career. Looking at the huge grin on Enzo’s face he’s absolutely chuffed! See more about the National Police K9 Memorial at: (LINK)
#ThankYou to everyone for their cooperation in an effort to reduce the demand on our emergency call handlers, who are already working extremely hard to continue to support our response to incidents
Got a question? 👉 (LINK)
#Covid19 #ReduceDemand #KeepWalesSafe
A huge night in the #JDCymruPremier!
🔴 Nomads
🆚 @tnsfc
🏴 1st v 2nd
⌚️ 7:45pm KO
📍Park Hall
❌ Behind closed doors
💻 Live on @sgorio Facebook
🖥 Live on @sgorio YouTube
📲 Live Twitter updates
#TNSCQN
@DeesideDotCom Council approved contractors fixing lights in mancot to improve road safety parking in bus stop blocking traffic
Small, local shops are a vital part of the social fabric of Flintshire. Coronavirus has shown once again how important they are. I pay tribute to all the staff who have kept our community going over the last few months they are key worker heroes. #HoC20 #mylocalshop
Calls for tougher action on Flintshire dog owners who fail to pick up their pet's mess after it was revealed that enforcement officers had handed out just three fines. (LINK)
There’s no end in sight for local coronavirus lockdown measures in Flintshire, according to a senior public official.. (LINK)
The chicken nugget was launched into the stratosphere from a location close to Iceland’s head office in Deeside, as the supermarket celebrates a series of huge milestones. (LINK)
Thank you both
@RFCAforWales and @DRM_Support
for this kind gift box to recognise gaining the #GoldERS2020 award. Congratulations to all the others and what a great touch to have a letter from Maj Gen Simon Brooks- Ward CVO OBE TD VR acknowledging support
Police say they are working with staff at the store and local residents to identify those responsible. (LINK)
SAGE minutes say that if a 2-3 week fire break/circuit breaker “was as strict and well-adhered to like the restrictions in late May, this could put the epidemic back by approximately 28 days or more” (LINK)
@DeesideDotCom A walk with the dog through Northop Hall this morning and 19 cars / vans parked on pavements. Some so badly parked that you had to walk on the main road to pass them. Parents with young children & prams putting themselves at risk due to inconsiderate parking.
@DeesideDotCom @wrexham #nwpbigeasy
Scammers called gent in Crewe saying they were from the Met Police and to withdraw £4500 from his bank account. Bank identified a scam and stopped the transaction. Police will NEVER do that. Tell your elderly neighbours @AgainstScams
.@BangorUni and @colegcambria announce new commitment to work together more closely in north east Wales. Full story @DeesideDotCom
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Welsh Govt Ministers are backing recommendations to give Councils powers to fine people who park on pavements. (LINK)
@DeesideDotCom Ive just recieved this one too via email from the courts claiming ive drove in a ‘penalty charge area’ I know its a scam but some people may not xx
A Welsh Government spokesman says they want to receive a reply “within days” to the letter they’re sending to the Prime Minister, calling for a ban on people in England’s Covid hotspots travelling to Wales.
If the PM doesn’t act, the Welsh Government will present legislation ASAP
👏👏
Made a big impression from the bench against Caernarfon and forced his way into his first ever league start against Cardiff Met last weekend
@aronwilliamspt joined us at U11 and won the
@CymruLeagues Development League in 2013 - a great pathway to the first team 👌
On Friday officers from Border Force found around 83kg of cocaine concealed within a lorry load of refrigerated goods (LINK)
Excited to be having this collaboration delivered this week. @wildhorsebeer and @pollysbrewco have got together to brew this 7% IPA featuring an all-star line-up of Nelson Sauvin and Citra hops!!
There's an inspired "makeover" going on at St Bart's Church, Sealand +lots of prepping for a post-COVID, public-space, community reach-out. Here's my interview -all suitably social-distanced of course! @chrisjones4seal @DeesideDotCom (LINK)
Do you have a budding artist in the family? Send us their drawings for the chance to feature on the 2020 NCA Christmas card. 🎄🎅🎁
Profits from the sale of the cards will go to @RNLI.
Email your child’s submission to charity@nca.gov.uk to enter!
Flintshire councillors could be given free laptops to help them follow virtual meetings after their taxpayer-funded iPads were branded “inadequate”. (LINK)
“The First Minister expressed deep disappointment at the inadequate proposals for travel restrictions in high infection areas in England, and said these would be met with great dismay in many parts of Wales where infection rates are lower.” (LINK)
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