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!
Loaded 1500 hedging plants for planting along #NCN 568 tomorrow. @SustransCymru #volunteer workday making good paths for folks to cycle & walk @DeesideDotCom @FCCcountryside
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Delighted to see former pupil and @6thFormHawarden senior prefect, Neve, featuring in this Royal Navy information video (LINK) #Careers #learntosucceed
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We are collecting for the Flintshire Foodbank and Parkfields Centre Community Fridge. We would be so greatful for any donations for these great causes. All details below 👇
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Following the emergence of the Omicron variant the JCVI confirmed today that booster jabs will be extended to 18-39 year olds. (LINK)
“Luckily we were able to free the dog using ropes and recover it to its owner who took the dog away for a well deserved warm shower!” - Flint Coastguard . (LINK)
Our FREE female only Keep Fit, Keep Safe session is on tonight. Please see poster for details. 🥊 Mae ein sesiwn Am Ddim i Ferched yn unig Cadw'n Heini, Cadw'n Ddiogel ymlaen heno. Gweler y poster am fanylion. 🥊
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Area of diseased larch trees equivalent to 30 football pitches set to be felled in Moel Famau forest (LINK)
Please RT! It’s been a tough year and we have lost many people. Next Tuesday, we are opening our doors so that anyone who needs support can come in for a coffee, a slice of cake and a chat. We also have North Wales Therapy dogs paying us a visit to offer much needed love ❤️🐾
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Between now and December 10th we are collecting food donations once again for @FlintshireFoodB. If you would like to take part and make a difference this Christmas, just drop your donations at our HQ @FloHouse. We are being supported once again by @CelticBiz.
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Good morning, everyone. There was a fantastic sunrise over Flintshire this morning. One of our guests, Clare Jasmine Beloved, took these photos through her Gladstone's Library bedroom window. We hope you like them as much as we do.
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⚽ U19s GIRLS SCHOLARSHIP OPEN EVENING ⚽ Tonight at @colegcambria Deeside it is our Nomads girls scholarship open evening for players and parents to come and attend! For any further info or to attend please contact Jordan Parry... Jordan.parry@the-nomads.co.uk
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Designs by two Flint High School pupils are through to the finals of the Royal Mail ‘Heroes of the Pandemic’ stamp competition - their designs could appear on one of eight stamps next year. (LINK)
Let’s start the week as we mean to go on! Celebrating our Players of the Week! And an extra ⭐️👏🏼⭐️ to all those who battled against the elements and played this weekend (that goes to all those parents watching too 🥶). You guys are what makes #grassroots tick. #flintshire
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Traffic cams giving a nice view of a wintery sunrise this morning - “Traffic heavier than normal on A494 Aston Hill eastbound from A55.”
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Morning ❄️❄️ Very cold out this morning, currently -1.3ºC in Hawarden (7am) - Watch out for some icy patches on pavements and roads...
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Slushy, sleety Sunday afternoon, spotted the team at Karen Lesley Bridal, Northop @DeesideDotCom putting their winter wonderland window together. Trees , dresses and a lot of work to go yet, but it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄⛄️🎄
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🌨️#UKWeather Transport for Wales are hoping to run a near normal service tomorrow, Monday 29 November
It's snowing in Hawarden! Take care if you're coming to visit us - but once you're here you can get all warm and snug in the Reading Rooms or by the fire! #snow
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Mark Drakeford has said the Omicron variant “is a serious development in the ongoing pandemic.” (LINK)
We stood together as one, in silence to remember our local hero, our welsh manager Gary Speed. #RIPGarySpeed
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@DeesideDotCom @northwaleslive All clear on Sealand Road...and free parking all weekend at the racecourse👍😁 @ShitChester
Touching and emotional tribute from Dan Walker to his former Football Focus colleague Gary Speed on the 10th anniversary of his death. (LINK)
@betty7515 @northwaleslive Traffic sensors show movement on it (green line) but haven't seen anything “official” about it
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Due to a large amount of tree damage and no electricity, Burton Mere Wetlands is CLOSED all day today (Saturday). We will assess in the morning and decide whether we can safely open on Sunday. Please await further news on here tomorrow. Stay safe everyone. #StormArwen
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⚠️ Flintshire Bridge (A548) update 10am Saturday 27 November 2021 ⚠️ The Flintshire Bridge (A548) remains CLOSED. We are continuing to monitor weather conditions and will provide more updates later.
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🏆MATCH REPORT🏆 Nomads reach final after dominant second half display 📝Report by @adamangerer 📸Photos by @nikitasmesney (LINK)
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👷Our engineers are out in force fixing multiple issues across the railway in Wales today caused by Storm Arwen. ❌We apologise that many train services are cancelled. 🛤We are doing everything we can to clear debris and get you moving again. ℹ️(LINK)
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Avoid travelling if you can this morning. #StormArwen has left fallen trees & debris across N Wales. Our joint control room with NW Fire & Rescue is extremely busy - consider whether your call is an emergency or if you can contact your local council for advice. #WeatherAware
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“Due to the extreme nature of the storm last night, a number of footpaths are currently closed due to fallen or dangerous hung up trees.” (LINK)
#StormArwen Top gust in #Wales 81mph at Aberporth, Ceredigion. At its peak the wind reached gale force 8 inland at Hawarden, Flintshire with a gust of 68mph which is unusual for that location. The gales will slowly ease but still windy this afternoon. Calmer tonight & tomorrow.
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Good morning. We're back to assist with all your power related issues. Please tweet us if you have any questions
Great to meet quite a few agencies supporting our Armed Forces Veterans down at the VC Hub In Shotton. @veteransNEW @CovenantWales @wxmarmedforces @CovenantTrust @DeesideDotCom @ShottonLabour
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10 years ago today Flintshire lost its favourite son. Gary Speed died at the age of just 42. His mum Carol has urged others who are struggling to talk to friends or family 👇 (LINK)
There are reports of power cuts affecting parts of Flintshire this morning following a night of severe gales.. (LINK)
Poor weather/driving conditions across the network this morning🚗💨 Before you set off this morning, think, is your journey essential? #StormArwen Check before you travel ⤵ 🌐(LINK) 📞0300 123 1213 📧contact@traffic.wales 🐦@TrafficWalesN
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⚠️Warning ⚠️ #A55 Eastbound J33 Northop (Fflint/Mold). Reports of a tree in the Eastbound carriageway. Police at scene. Further updates to follow.
⚠️Warning ⚠️ #A55 Eastbound J35 Ewloe Loop - J36 Broughton. Lane 1 - Branches from trees causing obstruction in carriageway. Please proceed with care if travelling in the area.
Police have closed Sealand Road due to an incident at the petrol station and high winds - it will reopen tomorrow morning. (LINK)
Congestion update🚗 #A494 Drome Corner Westbound - Now clear. #A483 J2 Johnstown to #A5 Halton roundabout Southbound - Now clear. (LINK)
Tomorrows tree planting is likely to be muddy after all this rain. Please wear plenty of warm layers and wellies if you have them. See you tomorrow.
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Chaos on A494 welsh Road, wall to wall traffic all roads @northwaleslive @leaderlive @DeesideDotCom
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Just a reminder that Flintshire Bridge is closed due to high winds - the council has said it will review forecasts in the morning before it is reopened - traffic is very contest through Shotton and A494 W/B (LINK)
Despite the weather, the hard work by our greens staff continues… Draining of the 5th green, another big step forward in our course improvement plans ⛳️🚜 #hawarden #deeside #walesgolf #chester #cheshiregolf #flintshire
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Works on the #A55 between J29 PantyDulath & J31 Caerwys travelling Eastbound have been cancelled this evening due to the poor weather forecasted. Works will continue on Monday (29/11) as scheduled. (LINK)
Terrible news: Police have said a 20-year-old Connah's Quay woman and a 20-year-old woman from Greenfield died in a collision on the A5117 nr Parkgate Road last night.. (LINK)
Please ignore media requests to post photos of any severe weather event if it means putting yourself in danger. It is not worth it.
Gary Speed: Football clubs across Wales have been invited to observe a one-minute silence ahead of their fixtures this weekend in memory of the former Hawarden High School pupil and Aston Park Rangers player. (LINK)
Batten down the hatches as they say - that weather warning has been upgraded to AMBER (midnight to 9am) (LINK)
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Storm Arwen: Flintshire Bridge to close from 11am today - A yellow weather warning for wind is in place for Flintshire until 6pm on Saturday.... (LINK)
A5119 Northop Road between Amlosgfa turn off and Rhosesmor Road. Partially blocked and slow traffic due to fallen tree..
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Storm Arwen: Grim out there at the moment! A yellow weather warning for wind is in place for Flintshire until 6pm tomorrow. (LINK)
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Six days of activities and attractions are to take place at the college’s Deeside and Yale Wrexham sites from December 1-10, with more than 40 vendors in attendance. (LINK)
Almost £2.5 million was lost to criminals on Black Friday (or is it air fryer Friday) and Cyber Money last year – how to shop safely (LINK)
Transport links between North Wales and North West of England are among recommendations in the 'Union Connectivity Review' published by the Uk Gov/t today, it proposes a major overhaul to connections including A55. (LINK)
The A5117 remains closed between Parkgate Road and the Dunkirk Roundabout following a serious collision last night. (LINK)
Proud to mark White Ribbon Day tonight in Mold with local communities @acdunbobbin @hannahblythyn and Mayor Sarah Taylor. A special occasion and really important message united in our condemnation of violence against women and girls
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It’s official! The festive season has started in #Deeside & #Connahs’ Quay with festive lights being switch on. 398 Sqn #Queensferry enjoyed the evenings festive fun along with council members and the people of the town.
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@360_track @justinmadders @tfwrail @HouseofCommons @transportgovuk @Andrew4Pendle @weezegee @liamrobinson24 @mdainnov8 @GillandShaw @JamesDavies Shame about the totally irrelevant response from the Minister. Can we fit the planned 30 minute frequency around the cement coal and steel trains going to Penyffordd and Shotton by next May?
Education minister: “I am appalled and deeply troubled by the recent trend of targeting teachers and school staff on social media.” (LINK)
The use of anti terror bollards designed to thwart vehicle attacks will be increased in Chester this week (LINK)
Two vehicles have been involved in the collision on the A494 westbound - outside the former RAF Sealand site. (LINK)
Storm Arwen: A yellow weather warning for wind in place for Flintshire from 9am on Friday until 6pm on Saturday. (LINK)
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The Delyn MP said: “People talk a lot about stigma. I respectfully submit that there is no stigma, other than when well-meaning people keep saying that there is.” (LINK)
@ConnahsQuayTC @DeesideDotCom @leaderlive @northwaleslive @BBCWalesNews @AnyaBentham @radiodeeside Credit where it is due, we have just driven through and the tree and street lights are impressive!
A massive improvement this year on last year's tree @CONNAHSQUAY @DeesideDotCom Christmas tree light switch on. #christmas2021
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A huge thank you to the local community for turning out and making our light switch on a great success despite the rain! @DeesideDotCom @leaderlive @northwaleslive @BBCWalesNews @AnyaBentham @radiodeeside
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🌫️Fog Warning 🌫️ #A55 J28 Waen - J33 Northop (Fflint/Mold). Fog in the area please . Please proceed with care and use your fog lights correctly 💡.
Wrexham-Bidston line doesn't offer a very good train race, cars whizzing by. Hopefully one day @NetworkRailWAL will increase the line speed, once the jointed track on the up is replaced.
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Connah’s Quay: The ‘Our Back Yard’ Project has been extended for a further 12 months due to disruption caused by the Covid pandemic. (LINK)
A row has broken out between two Labour councillors over claims that the closure of public toilets in Mold has harmed the town’s economy. (LINK)
Having officers on the ground who understand the communities they serve is vital in keeping them safe. It was a pleasure to go on the beat in Wrexham today and hear about the difference additional funding for PCSOs is making. Diolch for everything you do to keep Wales safe.
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⚠️Warning ⚠️ #A55 Westbound J33 Northop (Fflint/Mold) - J31 Caerwys. Reports of a broken down vehicle in the area Lane 1. Please proceed with care. Traffic officers en route.
“My nana Jeannette would be so proud” Flintshire musician Kelly Lee Owens wins this year's Welsh Music Prize.. (LINK)
Please note works will now commence on the eastbound this evening. 🕑19:30 – 06:00 Closure between Jct 27 and Jct 31. Traffic will be diverted at Jct 27 via A525 , A547, A5151 to Jct 31. (LINK) (LINK)
Great start to Bagillt community Garden's #LocalPlaceForNature #FoodGrowing project with @CommunityHeart1 and @lyn_wakefield
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Proposals that could see councillors in Flintshire receive a pay rise of more than £2,400 a year have been described as “a hospital pass”. (LINK)
Further drain reinstatement works will be taking place this week at the junction of Nicholas Street and Watergate Street with one lane closed northbound, unfortunately delays are expected. If you are able to take an alternative route, bus, walk or cycle please do so.
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The exit slip road of the A55 at J33B has also been closed to stop traffic heading towards the RTC . (LINK)
@paulste1957 The Clerk of Flint Town Council said they “have made contact the person responsible.” “The flag was changed for Remembrance Day. It has been taken down today and they are waiting for a new Welsh flag as the old one was damaged.” (LINK)
Lidl says the “extensive redevelopment will bring back into economic use this currently derelict, gateway site in the centre of Connah’s Quay. ” (LINK)
The Clerk of Flint Town Council said they “have made contact the person responsible.” “The flag was changed for Remembrance Day. It has been taken down today and they are waiting for a new Welsh flag as the old one was damaged.” (LINK)
A yellow weather warning will come into force from midnight on Friday and remain in place until 6pm on Saturday. (LINK)
“I’ve been calling for an extension and eligibility for free school meals for years, this is just excellent news. ” Sally Holland .. (LINK)
Update - latest traffic report states the road is now “partially blocked due to oil spillage on A55 Eastbound from J34 A494 Mold Road (Ewloe) to J35 A550 (Dobbs Hill).” “Traffic is coping well. Reported as closed, sensors clearly show traffic moving along this stretch.” (LINK)
We can't keep it under wraps any longer - our new Christmas Tree has been installed! Join us on Wednesday (24th) when we switch the lights on! @DeesideDotCom @leaderlive @northwaleslive @ITVWales @BBCWalesNews
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🔥🔥🔥🔥 @evitthealey is on fire at @ToulouseFC Read more about the ex-Nomad who is currently the top goalscorer in France's Ligue 2 below 👇👇 (LINK)
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Plans to build houses on an industrial site in Flintshire look set to be approved after receiving the support of a senior council officer. (LINK)
❄️Weather Warning ❄️ We have gritters across some parts of the network tonight. Be aware of possible icy conditions if you are travelling late in the night.
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Delighted to donate some surplus IT equipment to the @alunschool today, we had a spare heavy duty TV stand that they can make use of. We are always keen to support the local #community and #education, especially when @BeardedIFA and @The_Green_IFA are former pupils 😀
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Our COVID-19 Vaccination Contact Centre telephone line is currently unavailable due to a technical issue. We are working to fix the problem and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We will publish an update when we know more and when the situation changes.
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WOW! We've raised £602 for BBC Children in Need. There's still time to donate if you haven't done so already via @JustGiving page. Thank you! #JustGiving (LINK)
Good Morning from Traffic Wales 👋 No major incidents or issues to report this morning. Ensure that you thoroughly de-ice your windows before starting your journey. Decreased visibility due to ice affects your ability to see hazards and could lead to an accident.
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⚽MATCH REPORT⚽ Honours even as Nomads and Penybont play out stalemate 📝Report by @adamangerer 📸Photos by @nikitasmesney (LINK)
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Chuffed to bits for our under 16’s @IsaDragons who are smashing it this season. A win every match. Throughly deserved, a lovely bunch of lads with fab attitudes and a great supportive team of parents right behind them. #Grassrootsfootball at its best. 💛🖤 #proud
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FULL TIME - The game finishes 0-0. No team had a major chance to open the scoring and so both teams have to settle for a point. [0-0] FT
Filming around #Flintshire this week. Amazing things to see - do - and buy! #VIDEO #MarketingStrategy #Filmmaking @chestertweetsuk @NWalesSocial @DeesideDotCom
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Good luck to our Year 8’s (U13’s) today in their friendly fixture at Eirias Park v Denbighshire Y8. 12:30 KO. Looking forward to seeing how the lads on both sides shape up for this season 👊💚🖤💚👊 #development @WSFA_InterAssoc @cledwyn2 @DeesideDotCom
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Officers say the driver was “extremely lucky” not to have caused a crash and have issued a warning to motorists not to drive while tired. (LINK)
Those #WelshWings will be just as good at transporting cargo as they are passengers. Great news for our #Airbus Broughton site! (LINK)
Turn of the Year 7’s to have their November contact under the lights of @ysgoltreffynnon. Great side being developed by @James__Duff and the guys. @WSFA_InterAssoc @DeesideDotCom #development
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Flying into the weekend 🦅 😛 Not even been a full week of training but the body is feeling it! Roll on the rest days 😅 What’s your favourite kick? 🦶 #fridayfeeling #taekwondo
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Local business and council leaders are urging the rail regulator to authorise a proposed increase in passenger services between Wrexham and Bidston after a rail freight operator objected to the plans. (LINK)
Police and volunteers from British Divers Marine Life Rescue are urging dog owners to check beaches for seal pups before letting their pets of leads. (LINK)
North Wales MS backing campaign to ensure all pancreatic cancer patients are prescribed vital tablets that stop them from starving . . (LINK)
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