principal area in north-east Wales
Grandfather's tears at funeral of baby 'stabbed 15 times' and found dead in outhouse
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WATCH: Bodycam footage captures the tense moment armed police confronted a man accused of making threats with an imitation gun 🚨
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North Wales Live Oct 26
Daniel Parsonage, now 29, a dancer, was preparing for a group dance at the Hawarden Summer Carnival when he suddenly collapsed - Family 'told to say goodbyes' after North Wales man, 28, collapsed 👉 |~1~|
Residents in Broughton and Bretton are still waiting for flood alleviation works to begin
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Crash leaves lorry covering carriageway causing traffic chaos - live updates: The crash is in the eastbound carriageway near Holywell
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/live-crash-lorry-a55-holywell-34756429
Airbus Broughton expansion to create hundreds of jobs: Airbus will invest £150m at its Broughton, Flintshire plant to build A321 wings, creating 480 jobs and ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26566679.airbus-broughton-expansion-create-hundreds-jobs/
A newborn baby girl died after being stabbed to death, with a teenager as young as 15 arrested on suspicion of murder.
The teen is among seven people aged ... Show more
North Wales Live Aug 20
A nine-year-old boy from Holywell has completed the Three Peaks challenge in just 22 hours and 30 minutes. 💪 His dad believes this constitutes a world record ... Show more
Boy, 9, could be youngest amputee to finish Three Peaks in less than a day
Boy, 9, could be youngest amputee to finish Three Peaks in less than a day
North Wales Live Aug 24
A55 crash causes major delays in Flintshire: Emergency services are at the scene between Caerwys and Pentre Halkyn
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Worries over plans to house asylum seekers at new housing development in Welsh village
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North Wales Live Aug 21
North Wales boy, nine, becomes youngest amputee to complete Three Peaks challenge in under 24 hours
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North Wales Live Aug 21
Dramatic images have been captured of one of meteorology’s most eye-catching sights. A giant funnel cloud, possibly a water spout ... Show more
Flintshire postcode wins £1,000 in Postcode Lottery draw: Residents in Flintshire are celebrating after CH6 5WY was named among the winning postcodes in the ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26465734.flintshire-postcode-wins-1-000-postcode-lottery-draw/
Residents of tiny Welsh community left ‘blindsided’ after migrant families are secretly moved into former village hall
thesun.co.uk/news/40021527/migrants-moved-secretly-welsh-village/
North Wales Live Jul 27
'I was preparing myself to find his body' says mum of boy who went missing on North Wales holiday
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Major fire breaks out on Halkyn Mountain Flintshire: Plumes of smoke can be seen rising from Halkyn Mountain this afternoon, Monday, July 20.
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26296228.major-fire-breaks-halkyn-mountain-flintshire/
North Wales Live Jul 22
Man dies in A548 crash: Police are now urging witnesses to come forward
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North Wales Live Jul 16
The fire service has been deaing with multiple blazes at Llanbedr and Bagillt - Wildfires flare across North Wales in tinderbox dry conditions 👉 |~1~|
North Wales Live Jul 13
Seashells on famous North Wales beach a ghostly reminder of community that vanished almost overnight
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Murderer who gave police map leading to missing woman's dismembered body jailed: Karl Hutchings has been jailed after admitting the murder of 55-year-old Julie ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/karl-hutchings-murder-map-police-37407263
North Wales Live Jul 07
The Welsh name will be used alongside the English one for Flintshire village - North Wales village to adopt Welsh place name 👉 |~1~|
LIVE: Heavy A55 Flintshire traffic amid crash reports: There is heavy congestion on the carriageway in Flintshire this afternoon
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26234789.live-heavy-a55-flintshire-traffic-amid-crash-reports/
Moment 77 starving dogs rescued from Crufts winning breeder's house of horrors: Pontypool: Moment 77 starving dogs rescued from Crufts winning breeder's house of ...
metro.co.uk/2026/06/29/moment-77-starving-dogs-rescued-crufts-winning-breeders-house-horrors-28974844/
Paid articlePaywall Salman Rushdie Discusses His 2022 Knife Attack & Explains Why He Isn’t Interested In “Polemical Fiction” At The Babell Literary Festival
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Seashells on a Welsh beach the ghostly reminder of a community that vanished: The Flintshire dunes of Talacre Warren were once home to a thriving community of 3 ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/seashells-welsh-beach-ghostly-reminder-34156169
OpinionSTEVE MOSTYN | Questioning yourself is what makes you a great leader: Building a reflective practice will ground you in a way that releases a new sense of agency ...
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/business/opinion/2026-06-20-steve-mostyn-questioning-yourself-is-what-makes-you-a-great-leader/
Hour-long delays after person hit by train - live updates: The person was hit on the main line at Flint
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/live-trains-hits-person-services-34083874
Where to see the Red Arrows over Chester on Friday: The RAF Red Arrows will pass over North Wales and Cheshire again on Friday as they return from display duties ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26167643.see-red-arrows-north-wales-friday/
Mancot man sentenced to 21 years for child sexual abuse: Ben Caunce, 35, of Banks Road, Mancot, was jailed for 21 years after admitting 15 offences involving the ...
leaderlive.co.uk/news/26056335.mancot-man-jailed-sexually-abusing-young-child/
TV star Finnian Garbutt dies aged 28 after terminal cancer diagnosis: Hope Street actor Finnian Garbutt has died after a battle with skin cancer ...
metro.co.uk/2026/04/17/tv-star-finnian-garbutt-dies-aged-28-terminal-cancer-diagnosis-28014182/
North Wales Live Apr 09
Flintshire County Councillors Ian Hodge and Helen Brown have joined the party after previously standing as independents - Two North Wales county councillors join Reform UK 👉 Two North Wales county councillors join Reform UK
One-punch attack left Flintshire man needing lifelong care : Craig Lewis-Williams needs specialist care for the rest of his life following the November 2021 ...
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North Wales Live Apr 05
Albie-Junior Thomas, from Flintshire, is aiming to complete the challenge in under 24 hours, climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Yr Wyddfa - Boy, 9, aims to become youngest amputee to complete Three Peaks Challenge 👉 |~1~|
Terminally ill BBC star Finnian Garbutt, 28, reveals he’s in a hospice bed: A BBC star has revealed he's in a hospice bed just weeks after ...
thesun.co.uk/tv/38624765/hope-street-bbc-finnian-garbutt-terminal-cancer-hospice/
The little-known island loved by Brits expats with £1.30 pints, bargain bills & free healthcare…Plus Ma...
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North Wales Live Mar 10
Live A55 updates after multiple vehicle crash closed road in one direction : Air ambulance was at the scene in Flintshire
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-a55-updates-crash-causes-33561917
Person's body discovered in the River Dee in Flintshire: A person's body has been discovered after searches in Connah's Quay
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/25882629.persons-body-discovered-river-dee-flintshire/
Hope Street's Finnian Garbutt sets up GoFundMe for wife and baby after terminal skin cancer diagnosis
metro.co.uk/2026/03/05/tv-star-finnian-garbutt-28-sets-gofundme-wife-baby-terminal-cancer-diagnosis-27232702/
We tracked down international fugitive to house in Wales: Nicola Flint, who has been on the run since 2024, is living on a quiet estate in Barry
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/tracked-down-international-fugitive-house-33475990
Paid articlePaywall Baftas 2026 highlights: ten key moments from the awards: The film awards returned for a ceremony packed with shocks, snubs, and a surprise visit from Paddington ...
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Leicestershire County Council: Reform councillor defects to Restore Britain: A Leicestershire councillor has announced he has defected to a new party after ...
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He went out to deliver letters and never came home. Nobody has ever been brought to justice
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/went-out-deliver-letters-never-33363835
North Wales Live Feb 10
He was murdered in cold blood while doing his job but his killers remain at large
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/murdered-cold-blood-doing-job-33395596
Lucky Flintshire street named Postcode Lottery winner: It was announced as one of the daily UK prize draw winners
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/25832181.lucky-flintshire-street-named-postcode-lottery-winner/
North Wales Live Jan 29
On January 29, 2026, the Airbus Beluga ST5 completed its final flight, landing at Hawarden Airport in Flintshire to retire. After 25 years of service ... Show more
Iconic Airbus Beluga 5 to land in Broughton for last time: One of Airbus’s iconic Beluga super-transporters is set to make its final flight to Flintshire this ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/25799053.iconic-airbus-beluga-5-land-flintshire-last-time/
Baby stable after medical episode at Broughton Shopping Park: Rupert Smith, who has a one in a million condition, suffered an episode on Monday
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/25779138.baby-stable-medical-episode-broughton-shopping-park/
Guardian readers raise more than £850,000 as charity appeal enters final days: The Hope appeal aims to reach milestone of £1m for grassroots organisations ...
theguardian.com/society/2026/jan/08/guardian-readers-charity-appeal-media
Body found on railway track: British Transport Police said paramedics declared the person dead at the scene at Shotton railway station in Flintshire ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/body-found-on-railway-track-33191365
Chester: Crash reported on A548 Sealand Road today: The incident has reportedly occured on the A548 Sealand Road
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/25737873.flintshire-crash-reported-a548-sealand-road-today/
Plan to build new Home Bargains store in Deeside approved: A planning application was submitted to Flintshire Council to build the discount retail store on the ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/25725963.plan-build-new-home-bargains-store-flintshire-approved/
Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve already raised £500,000 for our 2025 charity appeal.
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The Guardian Charity Appeal 2025
The Guardian Charity Appeal 2025
Communities are our defence against hatred. Now, more than ever, we must invest in hope.
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The Guardian Charity Appeal 2025
The Guardian Charity Appeal 2025
In an unsettling year of social division, anger and unrest in the UK and beyond, we must invest in hope.
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The Guardian Charity Appeal 2025
The Guardian Charity Appeal 2025
CH street success in today's Postcode Lottery draw: FLINTSHIRE wins once again after being selected in the latest People’s Postcode Lottery draw today.
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/25663495.flintshire-success-todays-postcode-lottery-draw/
When Buckley Todd was five, he asked if he could grow his hair to donate to the Princess Trust. Since then, his mum Marie said he has suffered "mean ... Show more
Buckley 's fundraising page is fundraising for Little Princess Trust
Buckley 's fundraising page is fundraising for Little Princess Trust
CH postcode wins big in People's Postcode Lottery: Players of the Postcode Lottery living in the CH5 1HR (Shotton area) of Flintshire were announced as one of ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/25621882.flintshire-estate-wins-big-peoples-postcode-lottery/
First Slim Chickens in North Wales approved for Broughton: Slim Chickens has been given the green light to open its first store in North Wales ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/25618356.first-slim-chickens-north-wales-approved-broughton/
Saltney High Street closed tonight after 'bad' crash: The incident has occurred on Saltney High Street this evening
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/25606388.saltney-high-street-closed-tonight-bad-crash/
Over 25,000 prosecuted from Flintshire 20mph speed camera: Thousands of drivers have been prosecuted after being caught speeding by the camera
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/25608325.25-000-prosecuted-flintshire-20mph-speed-camera/
North Wales Live Nov 10 25
A55 emergency repairs cause major delays - updates: The A55 delays come amid a number of crashes on North Wales main roads
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-a55-updates-emergency-repairs-32843528
Van driver arrested after serious crash in Saltney: A VAN driver has been arrested following a high street collision which left a biker and its passenger ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/25607895.van-driver-arrested-serious-crash-saltney/
North Wales Live Nov 08 25
Update sheds light on mystery of 'built and left' A55 Starbucks: Franchise holder has now contacted North Wales Live
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/update-sheds-light-mystery-built-32838556
Biker and passenger seriously hurt in Saltney crash: The incident occurred on Saltney High Street on Friday night
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/25607027.biker-passenger-seriously-hurt-saltney-crash/
North Wales Live Nov 08 25
Life raft under North Wales bridge triggered operation but teams found another item of concern
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Theatr Clwyd premiere unveils legend of notorious North Wales folk anti-hero: The Red Rogue of Bala marks theatre debut of local writer Chris Ashworth-Bennion at ...
cheshire-live.co.uk/whats-on/reviews/theatr-clwyd-premiere-unveils-legend-32830482
North Wales Live Nov 06 25
Police issue update on sexual assault probe which shut train station: Hope railway station in Flintshire was closed after the allegation was made
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/police-issue-update-sexual-assault-32825696
North Wales Live Nov 06 25
Police issue update after child seriously injured in crash: An air ambulance was dispatched to the scene after the child was hit by a car
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/police-issue-update-after-child-32822322
North Wales Live Nov 07 25
'Significant amount' of waste dumped at cemetery in 'unacceptable' incident: An appeal for witnesses has been launched after the 'disappointing' mess was ...
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/significant-amount-waste-dumped-cemetery-32831633
North Wales Live Nov 06 25
Burst water main shuts school and leaves homes without supplies: The burst main is affecting several communities in Flintshire
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/burst-water-main-shuts-school-32823610
Woman seen smashing bottle on CCTV - moments later she did something horrific with it
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/woman-seen-smashing-bottle-cctv-32810846
North Wales Live Nov 03 25
Live Mold updates as crash shuts major road : The accident took place near Mynydd Isa and officers are urging motorists to avoid the area
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-mold-road-crash-32804743
Cheshire and North Wales services tackle Saltney garage fire: Cheshire and North Wales firefighters joined forces on Saturday to tackle a garage fire in Saltney.
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/25589529.cheshire-north-wales-services-tackle-saltney-garage-fire/
North Wales Live Nov 01 25
Multiple A55 crashes cause delays - updates: Emergency services are at the scene of the collisions
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-multiple-a55-crashes-cause-32793698
When interviewing James and his wife Clair Buckley about their upcoming tour (which will be stopping off in Wales), the Inbetweeners star told Wales Online he ... Show more
North Wales Live Oct 31 25
Train station closed off as police investigate report of sexual assault: Hope railway station was closed to the public on Friday morning
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/train-station-closed-police-investigate-32788698
Artes Mundi 11 review – smug, stagey, up-itself nonsense for art world wazzocks: Six international artists vie for the prize – and none of them seem interested ...
theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/oct/30/artes-mundi-11-wales-cardiff-llandudno-aberystwyth
North Wales Live Oct 31 25
Major update issued on investigation into council depot fire: The blaze destroyed a number of council vehicles including gritters and a recycling truck
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/major-update-issued-investigation-council-32786281