Flintshire Waste Collection Schedule Changes Announced

Flintshire Waste Collection Schedule Changes Announced

Flintshire updates waste collection: black bins every three weeks, food waste weekly. Collection days may vary so check calendars. Flintshire Waste Collection Schedule Changes Announced Okay, listen up about changes starting April 28th. They are tweaking how often they grab your bins. Black bins, for stuff that can’t be recycled, get picked up every three…

Wrexham and Flintshire Hosted Repair Cafe Events in February

Wrexham and Flintshire Hosted Repair Cafe Events in February

Repair Cafes in Wrexham and Flintshire held events in February. Volunteers repaired items, saving money and reducing waste. Wrexham and Flintshire Hosted Repair Cafe Events in February You can take broken things to a repair café. Skilled volunteers fix them for free. They work on electronics, clothes, furniture, and appliances. Repair Café Wales had events…

Flintshire Ring and Ride Service Facing Potential Review

Flintshire Ring and Ride Service Facing Potential Review

Flintshire’s Ring and Ride service, used by over 1,000 since 2017, may face changes due to high demand and budget issues. Flintshire Ring and Ride Service Facing Potential Review Hey, I have some local news to share with you. A transport scheme helps residents. It offers low-cost, door-to-door rides. People who cannot use buses benefit.…

Court Addresses Motoring Offences in Wrexham and Flintshire

Court Addresses Motoring Offences in Wrexham and Flintshire

Several individuals sentenced for speeding, driving offences, and license violations across Wrexham and Flintshire. Court Addresses Motoring Offences in Wrexham and Flintshire Gary Thomas, 63, sped in Greenfield. He broke a 20mph limit. The court fined him £80 and he got five points on his license. He must pay £110 costs and a £32 surcharge.…

Flintshire Dog Shelter Seeks Public Support For Rescue Animals

Flintshire Dog Shelter Seeks Public Support For Rescue Animals

Almost Home Dog Rescue appeals for help finding homes for abandoned greyhounds, Chief and Judy, after their racing careers. Flintshire Dog Shelter Seeks Public Support For Rescue Animals Almost Home Dog Rescue helps abandoned dogs. They find dogs new homes and owners. The rescue also educates future owners. This hopefully prevents more neglected pets. Chief…

Nightingale House Celebrates Rudolph Run Success Thanks to Wrexham Runners

Nightingale House Celebrates Rudolph Run Success Thanks to Wrexham Runners

Rudolph Run participants raised significant funds for Nightingale House Hospice, supporting patient care across the region. Nightingale House Celebrates Rudolph Run Success Thanks to Wrexham Runners During the holidays, folks did the Rudolph Run for Nightingale House Hospice. Runners wore reindeer antlers for the fun event. People walked, ran, and toddled, raising lots of money…

Welsh Speed Limit Review Exemptions Updated by Transport Secretary

Welsh Speed Limit Review Exemptions Updated by Transport Secretary

Ken Skates updates on 20mph exemptions. Councils decide which roads revert to 30mph after review. Welsh Speed Limit Review Exemptions Updated by Transport Secretary Ken Skates spoke in Flintshire on February 6th. He asked people to be patient as councils are deciding about changing some roads back to 30 mph. Wrexham Council worried about safety.…

Nominate Wrexham Flintshire’s Best Salon: Leader Contest Opens

Nominate Wrexham Flintshire’s Best Salon: Leader Contest Opens

Nominate your favorite salon in Wrexham or Flintshire by February 16 for a chance to win The Leader’s ‘Best Hairdresser’ contest. Nominate Wrexham Flintshire’s Best Salon: Leader Contest Opens The Leader newspaper started a contest aimed at finding the region’s Best Hairdresser in 2025. You can nominate your favorite salon located in Wrexham or Flintshire…