A Tarporley man received a driving ban after speeding in Flintshire, caught driving 50 mph in a 20 mph zone. Porsche Driver From Tarporley Banned For Flintshire Speeding Russell Ford went to court in Wrexham. He lives in Rushton, near Tarporley. He is 61 years old. Ford admitted to speeding. The incident occurred last year,…
A Hampshire man admitted to driving a HGV while banned in Flintshire and driving without insurance. Hampshire Man Drives HGV While Banned in Flintshire Thomas Green was in court in Mold on Thursday. He is 39 and from Hampshire. He admitted to driving while banned two times. He also admitted to driving without insurance once.…
The iconic gate at Bailey Hill Park, featuring a bowling man, has been restored after going missing in 2020. Bowling Man Gate Returns to Bailey Hill Park After Restoration The park’s gate had a bowling man figure. It was important for the bowling community. The figure went missing in 2020. A volunteer noticed during park…
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…
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’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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…