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!
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service has said they are dealing with an incident on Mold Road in Buckley. (LINK)
The winning school will head to Las Vegas to represent the UK against other international teams at the 2023 Pro Bowl. (LINK)
Pre-season game day! Surface is looking amazing for our friendly v @newbrightonvfc
⏰ 14:00
🏟 Rowleys Drive
💷 FREE
Second chance for the new look side to play together as the season fast approaches. Sounds like there will be a good turnout. Come down for a footy fix 🔴⚫️🔴
The deer - which is not really native to the urban Shotton area - was first spotted on Strickland Street before running up Shotton Lane. (LINK)
People eligible for the spring COVID-19 booster are being urged to get vaccinated before the cut-off date. (LINK)
Tim Hortons in Broughton wants to open 24 hours day but some people living nearby are strongly opposed. (LINK)
Buckley Fire Station is hosting an open day this Sunday for potential part-time or on-call firefighters.
Come and have a chat to find out more about the role of the fire station in your community.
Could we support you to be part of our team?
Wales is to remain the only nation in Great Britain displaying warning messages to motorists about the dangers of leaving dogs in a hot car.. (LINK)
The Rural Crime Team thanked North Flintshire officers and Cheshire Police for their part in the arrests. (LINK)
A former college student now treading a successful career in politics returned to celebrate the success of work-based learners and apprentices at an annual awards ceremony. (LINK)
The countdown has begun!
Starting 9am on Sat 25th and playing across the whole weekend come along and support your team at the Mynydd Isa FC Tournament.
Plenty to do for the whole family.
Find us at Argoed Sports Ground, CH7 6SZ
#familydayout #footballfun
🏇Chester Races
👉Friday 24 June – Only travel if necessary. Services will be busy – Plan your journey ahead.
⚠️Saturday 25 June- Although we're not in dispute with rail unions, the industrial action on the 25 June means we have no services running to and from Chester.
The programme, called the North Wales Veterans Healthcare Collaborative (NWVHC), has been launched ahead of Armed Forces Day, to demonstrate the Health Board’s commitment in becoming an Exemplar Forces Friendly organisation. (LINK)
Hawarden topping the UK temperatures charts today with a lofty 28°C at 2pm
Top temp on Friday will be around 21°C locally with some light rain showers . .
Proposals by Wales and West Housing Association to create 25 new homes in the village of Mancot, near Hawarden, were rejected in May last year. (LINK)
View towards Hope Mountain tonight. Irish Sea Sun 'bounce ' and snuck under the rain clouds to provide a beautiful siloet of Hope Mountain and surrounding hills. @NthEastWales @wrexham #SunsetCulDeSac
Senedd members will vote next month on a law to reduce speeds limits on all residential roads in Wales from 30mph to 20mph - the new limit would come into force next year (LINK)
Another driver stopped using a mobile phone this time on the #M56 east at #Runcorn. Driver stated he wasn't using it he was just checking to see if he had any missed calls or text messages. Educated and TOR issued. #Fatal5 #MO31 @NWmwaypolice
Final few days to book your tickets for this fantastic outdoor live music event!
Great value fun filled evening 👍
Tickets available here
(LINK)
Our control room operators aren’t the only ones keeping an eye on the roads! 👀
Plenty of eight-legged friends set up shop on our traffic cameras🕷
Can you spot any this #InsectWeek? ➡ (LINK)
@RoyEntSoc
Licensing Consultants said: “It seems from the objectors’ letters that they believe the premises will be open to late night revellers every night until 2.30am. This is not so.” (LINK)
Would have been a great story this from Connah's Quay, alas variants have been rattling around Facebook globally for a few days.. (LINK)
A private equity investment manager is pumping £3.75 million into a Flintshire manufacturer of uPVC windows as the company looks to accelerate growth. (LINK)
An appeal against the refusal of plans for an affordable housing scheme in a Flintshire village has been thrown out amid concerns over the loss of green space. (LINK)
Could be a bit lively later ... a yellow warning is in place from 10am for Thunderstorms locally . (LINK) (LINK)
So excited to see a Red Kite over Cilcain in North wales @IoloWilliams2 .
Would love to see more , only ever a lone kite
A revolutionary new Skills Factory in Deeside will play host to a cutting-edge event uniting pioneers of engineering and education. (LINK)
Thunder and lightning could be on the way for Flintshire after a yellow weather warning was issued by the Met Office. (LINK)
@sylviamdunn37 @unifycreative_ Side of a building on the junction of Atlas Road and Leckwith Road near to the Cardiff City stadium
Our team of grim reapers discussing the day’s work - decided on grass cutting along #NCN 5 & 568 - other suggestions were made! .@SustransCymru .@FCCcountryside .@WelshCycling .@CyclingUK_Wales .@DeesideDotCom
Flintshire-based Members of the Senedd Carolyn Thomas and Jack Sargeant have called for a united workers front in the fight against the cost-of-living crisis as they joined an RMT picket line in Cardiff. (LINK)
One of the youths is reported to have been carrying a knife which is believed to have caused cuts to one of the boy’s clothing. (LINK)
Police have launched an appeal for info/witnesses after a man on a bike indecently exposed himself and made inappropriate sexual comments to a woman in Shotton.... (LINK)
@kymtyrer25 @AldiUK Think this partic/r application perhaps puts paid to a large s/market coming - units far too small - maybe on a diff bit in the future. Certainly a need... Could be a little guilty of starting the Aldi rumour 🙃 (LINK)
Happy Summer Solstice! The longest day is here already and it's a lovely sunny day on the reserve. Remember the reserve closes at 9pm until the end of July, so you can enjoy the daylight and our wonderful wildlife late into the evening. #SummerSolstice2022
📸John Hewitt
Airfields, Sealand: The proposed 11 unit 'District Centre' will have multiple shops including a convenience store and a medical practice creating around 140 new jobs in retail, hospitality and health services according to developers: (LINK)
A55 Holywell E/B: There are currently delays of around 16 minutes with over two miles of queuing traffic.
North Wales Police has said: “Lane closure on the A55 - near J32 - Eastbound - Due to an ongoing incident lane 1 is closed at this location and there is a rolling block on lane 2. (LINK)
Traffic Wales has said the eastbound section of the road is blocked from J31 Caerwys to J32 Holywell. (LINK)
Over one thousand young people in Wales will receive Welsh Government support to start their own business as part of plans to foster a new culture of entrepreneurship among young people in Wales. (LINK)
Railway stations across North Wales are deserted this morning as the biggest wave of rail strikes for 30 years get underway. (LINK)
Plans to split a former Argos store in two have been approved in a bid to make it more attractive to rent. (LINK)
A private ambulance service has appealed for the return of a life-saving defibrillator which was stolen from a vehicle in Flintshire.
(LINK)
Summer officially begins today on what is the longest day of the year - the sun rose in Flintshire at 4.44am and will set at 9.43 pm... (LINK)
Huge turnout tonight for the first U19’s session. Some real quality there - Great start to pre season. 💪😤🥵🔴⚫️🔴 @Coach_AaronSte @robthelwell #upthetown #development
During the @RLSSUK Drowning Prevention Week, we have been patrolling the River Dee in Chester giving out #watersafety advice to various users of the river.
#respectthewater #bewateraware #dpw #enjoywatersafely 🔵🔱
The data release will give a crucial snapshot of life in Flintshire communities and how the local population has changed in the past decade. (LINK)
🚨🚨🚨Our U19’s training starts tonight 🚨🚨🚨
⏰ 19:00 - 20:30
🏟 Sandy Land
A very exciting young squad. New players welcome. Please contact Aaron on 07803 488519 for further information or if you fancy coming down. #makethetownproud
We’re really proud to sponsor this local community event here in North Wales 🏴 @FlintshireCC @bernieattridge @RadioGlannauD @DeesideDotCom @JackSargeantAM @EventsNWales @northwaleslive @chrisjones4seal (LINK)
* WE DID IT *
Not only did we complete our walk to Lords and back but we also added an extra return trip to Old Trafford!
Big thanks to all who took part and those who donated!
We will have a final sum shortly!
#PavilionFundraising 🏏🏏
Innovative research & development project to improve productivity and environmental performance of businesses in the aerospace and food and drink sectors is taking place at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Broughton (LINK)
A Flintshire tennis coach has said he is “deeply concerned” for the future of the community tennis courts in Hawarden following the latest vandalism incident... (LINK)
BE MORE DRAGON
Email BeMore@DragonsIHC.com for a sponsorship leaflet today, and be part of something amazing in your community! #BeMoreDragon @DLC_IceRink @DeesideDotCom
@Thee_SteveJones Great video Steven - shows full extent of the smoke residents had to put up with again
@samgriffiths59 Free meals for ALL reception from Sept, then EVERY primary school pupil to receive a free school meal by 2024 - council to be funded by Welsh Gov..
An investigation will get underway later today following a large blaze at a Bagillt recycling unit last night. (LINK)
⚠️Warning ⚠️
#A55 Eastbound J31 Caerwys - J32 Holywell.
Lane 1 - Blocked due to debris.
Please proceed with care. Traffic Officers en route.🦺
Looks like both sides of the A548 at Bagillt [from jcn with A5026 to Manor Industrial Estate] are now back open following the closure last night due to a large blaze at a recycling unit
All children in Reception classes across Wales will begin to receive free school meals from September, the Welsh Government has confirmed.
(LINK)
@DeesideDotCom Road still hut going in to flint @NorthWalesFire hope your staff enjoyed the Welsh cakes and water
Police “Following the large fire at Dee Bank Industrial Estate in Bagillt, it's been necessary to close the E/B lane of the A548 from jcn with A5026 to Manor Industrial Estate. A temporary road closure is in place and will remain closed overnight and into tomorrow morning.”
Come and see (LINK) latest beauty @KelsallSteam #KelsallSteamRally by @Farralls_Tspt next weekend in @ShitChester @chestertweetsuk @NowChester @wearechester @DeesideDotCom
Bagillt fire: “We are monitoring smoke but would recommend closing windows and doors as a precaution if you are affected” - North Wales Fire and Rescue Service.. (LINK)
Images and video posted on social media at around 8.30pm show thick black smoke rising from the unit next to the A548.
(LINK)
⚠️Warning ⚠️
#A55 Eastbound J31 Caerwys On slip.
Lane 1 - Vehicle fire. Emergency services en route.
Traffic officers at scene. Please proceed with care.
⚠Debris Alert⚠
#A55 eastbound between J32A #PentreHalkyn & J33 #Northop
Lane 1 blocked | Pass with care.
#TrafficWalesAlert
Sunset over Deeside tonight. Looks like a twisted rope in the clouds?
@DeesideDotCom @DerekTheWeather #welshsunsets
little bit of video of the Chester Midsummer watch 2022 today June 18 pics to follow later. @DeesideDotCom @chestertweetsuk @LivingInChester #chestermidsummerwatch @ChronSallie #summer #midsummer
Update - The #M56 eastbound has reopened between J12 (#Runcorn) and J11 (#Warrington) following a serious collision. There are approx. 6 miles of congestion following this incident causing 70 min delays above normal travel time. Please allow time for these to clear. Safe journey.
Bookings being taken for our Car Boot /Table Top Sale on Sunday 26th June (9am - 2pm). £10 per space. Payment to be made on booking. Refreshments will be available.
(note: you will need to bring your own table).
No traders. email mancotcomlib@gmail.com
@DeesideDotCom
*BIG CHALLENGE UPDATE*
Over 800 laps of the outfield have now been completed.
With still over 32 hours we are on target to hit our target of 1688 laps which equates to walking to Lords and back.
Big thanks to @JackSargeantAM and @MarkTamiMP for kicking us off.
#Pavilion 🏏
It was so hot at Chester zoo yesterday I would have loved to have shared that shower with the Elephant 🌞🐘 @chestertweetsuk @DeesideDotCom @chesterzoo #heatwave #heatwaveuk #elephants #babyelephants @ChronSallie @LivingInChester
Better pay and conditions, greater job security, improving career progression and a commitment to creating a skilled future workforce are at the heart of a new vision to revitalise Wales’ retail sector.
(LINK)
Biggest rail strike in 30 years will go ahead next week after pay talks broke down, the RMT has confirmed this morning. (LINK)
We’re recruiting for the upcoming season in our U16s age group!
Get in touch for more details #DontBeAStranger
📆 Wednesday 22nd June
⏰5.15pm
🏟Prestatyn Town Football club LL19 7LU
- u15’s u16’ Welcome
for further information or to register a place on the session, contact:
(LINK)
info@stevengerrard.com
Not seen the £2 a litre mark breached locally but not far off on one Flintshire forecourt where a litre of diesel is 199.99p today . . (LINK)
Flint Town United have appointed former Wrexham midfielder and Wales U21 Lee Fowler as their new first-team manager
The move follows the departure of Neil Gibson which was announced on Thursday. (LINK)
The two new houses proposed would fit in “very well” with the neighbouring properties which they said had improved the appearance of the area. (LINK)
A Wales boxing champion has been congratulated by his Flintshire school after achieving silver in the recent Junior and Youth Three Nations GB competition. (LINK)
Plans for ten new homes have been submitted in Hawarden as part of what’s been described as a “landmark development”. (LINK)
Around 2.5 miles of queuing traffic on the back of the earlier issue - westbound side between J33 Northop (Flint/Mold) and J32 Holywell (LINK)
It's set to be another scorcher today! Don't forget to have water available for your garden birds. Save £10 on the RSPB green or bronze effect bird bath until 5 July - just £14.99! Support our reserve and order with us direct.
📸Ray Kennedy ((LINK))
@Gladstonebury1 Lots of warnings about looking after pets in the heat, less so about looking after your ski clobber wearing youth ...
Please be extra careful in this warm dry weather to help prevent grass fires which prevent us attending other emergencies - avoid burning if possible.
Here's Watch Manager Rhys Williams showing why this is so important.
#DawnsGlaw
(LINK)
very warm at the zoo today June 16 @DeesideDotCom @chestertweetsuk @chesterzoo @LivingInChester @ChronSallie
I visited this today and it is spectacular!!! Well worth visiting #hawarden #chester @ShitChester @DeesideDotCom #deeside (LINK)
Doubt a spot of heat will scupper the hoods up NorthFace bubble coat look after school though.. (LINK)
It has now been revealed the Welsh Government signed heads of terms for a preferred site in Sealand last week and work is now underway on the design of that new facility. (LINK)
Flint Town United are on the hunt for a new manager following the departure of Neil Gibson which has been announced this afternoon. (LINK)
Concerns have been raised that plans for 141 new homes in Connah’s Quay could lead to traffic problems in the town.
Edwards Homes have submitted an application to develop a field measuring around 5.2 hectares off Highmere Drive. (LINK)
A Honda quad bike, power tools and diesel worth around £2,400 have been stolen from a farm in Flintshire. (LINK)
Lots of talk recently about the new #LandRover Defender 130.
Here’s a #ThrowbackThursday to the Land Rover 127 (No Defenders back then) I used drive for H.Harvey and Sons (Metalworkers) Ltd, Dundas Street, Queensferry, Deeside, Clwyd. Gates were bound for Bangor.
@LandRoverUKPR
Equipment seized from drug dealers in Cheshire has been donated to a North Wales community project which is supporting armed forces veterans. (LINK)
“Were you walking your dog on the field and saw an altercation between a male and a female.” North Flintshire Police (LINK)
The Academy will be based at Flint Town Football Club’s new 4G pitch with a dedicated pitch-side classroom for theory-based study. (LINK)
It's #WorldRefillDay today, don't forget there is a more enjoyable, more sustainable way to shop.
All our products and services are packaging-free, reusable, or at least non-plastic recyclable. It can be done!
@MoldReduction @MoldTown @northwaleslive @NWalesSocial @DeesideDotCom
Police in Cheshire are to begin using facial recognition technology to “help identify offenders and take them off the streets.”
(LINK)
A campaign has been launched by a Flintshire high school that pledges to ensure no student goes into an exam hungry .. (LINK)
Plans to transform an industrial unit into a warehouse and offices have been given the green light despite opposition. (LINK)
Rob & Ryan “would encourage everyone to support the planning application when it is submitted” as they release fly-through vid and first pics of Kop - full info on link: (LINK)
Plans to build almost 100 homes on the site of a former manufacturing plant in Buckley have been refused amid concerns about the loss of employment land. (LINK)
This will probably generate a load of “exact date heatwave” “urgent warning” headline nonsense locally but the 'Heat Heath Alert' issued by the UK Health Security Agency has nothing to do with north Wales.. 👍 🌞🌶️ (LINK)
Transport for Wales (TfW) is advising people not to travel by train on 21, 23 and 25 June, with the majority of their rail services suspended as a result of industrial action.. (LINK)
A report released by the Senedd’s Health and Social Care Committee found that delayed transfers of care have been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic and recruitment issues in the health and social care sector. (LINK)
We are seeking a creative and pioneering youth and children’s worker to join the newly formed Holywell Mission Hub.
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 11th July 2022
Find out more and apply: (LINK)
Thirteen members of a drug gang – most of them from Flintshire – have been sentenced to a total of nearly 110 years having pleaded guilty to their part in the large-scale supply and distribution of cocaine and cannabis into North Wales from Merseyside.
(LINK)
Described as the future of long-range travel, the wings are of course made here in Deeside at the Broughton wing-making plant. (LINK)
With temperatures set to rise across Wales in the coming days, people are being reminded to protect their pets and not leave them in hot vehicles. (LINK)
Wales needs more female referees! TWO event days are happening this Summer to help women and girls become football referees. Whether you live in North or South Wales, there’s an event for you. Go to (LINK) to sign-up and get started.
What an amazing place Caffi Dai is. Opened today at Deeside Enterprise Centre through the help of CAFgas CIC, volunteers & local businesses. A celebration of community & diversity. We are so proud that Daniel and Dianke's artwork is there on the wall for all to see @DeesideDotCom
Two men tried to take oil from a restaurant in Broughton, they claimed to be from the Environmental Agency, staff checked their ID “which was clearly not genuine” and sent them packing. (LINK)
beluga XL 3 taking off this morning from Hawarden airport June 14 @DeesideDotCom @ChronSallie @Airbus #beluga @FlintshireChron @chestertweetsuk
Flint Community Fridge has gone from strength to strength since it opened in April and is now looking for people from the local community to assist with the running of the scheme. (LINK)
Video of the huge blaze early this morning at the Grosvenor Garden Centre on the outskirts of Chester.. (LINK) [Thanks to David Flood for the vid]
National learning disabilities charity Hft is looking for volunteers in the Flintshire area to help out with its friendship and relationship service for people with learning disabilities and/or autism, aged 18 and over. (LINK)
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