Independent local news for Deeside, north Wales www.deeside.com
Launched in 2014, Deeside.com is an independent online news and information website serving those towns and villages in Flintshire which lie close to River Dee in North East Wales and the border with neighbouring Chester in England.
Two Flintshire high school students travelled to Wimbledon with their parents to receive awards for their exceptional performance in a prestigious sports programme
Exceptional Flintshire students presented with Youth Sport Trust awards At Wimbledon Two Flintshire high school students travelled to Wimbledon with their parents to receive awards for their exceptional performance in a prestigious sports programme. Argoed High School year 9 students, Phoebe Bayley....
A Deeside-based youth ice hockey team has received new kits funded by online electricals retailer AO.
Deeside Dragons U16 girls’ ice hockey team receives new kits from online electricals giant AO A Deeside-based youth ice hockey team has received new kits funded by online electricals retailer AO. Sixteen players on the Deeside Dragons’ newly formed U16 girls’ ice hockey team are set to benefit...
Police are warning residents in the region to be on their guard after seeing a rise in cryptocurrency-related fraud and scams over recent months
Police issue warning to North Wales residents after rise in crypto fraud North Wales Police and the office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales are warning residents of the region to be on their guard after seeing a rise in cryptocurrency-related fraud and scams in the area over rece...
North Flintshire police are appealing to the public for assistance in two separate incidents that occurred recently.
Police seek help for Shotton pedestrian incident North Flintshire police are appealing to the public for assistance in two separate incidents that occurred recently. Officers are urging witnesses to come forward and review any CCTV or dashcam footage that may have captured the events. The first inci...
North Wales Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a Flintshire church.
Burglars steal collection box from Flintshire church North Wales Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a Flintshire church. The theft took place at St Mary’s Church in Treuddyn on the night of July 23rd. The offenders broke into the church and stole a collection box containing...
Chester Zoo has said it is “with heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Boris” their beloved western chimpanzee.
Boris, who reached the grand age of 58, had enjoyed good health until recent months when age-related conditions began to take their toll.
Chester Zoo bids farewell to beloved Chimpanzee Boris who has died aged 58 Chester Zoo has said it is “with heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Boris” their beloved western chimpanzee. Boris, who reached the grand age of 58, had enjoyed good health until recent months when age-related conditions be...
A controversial decision to introduce three-weekly black bin collections in Flintshire has been called in by opponents in a bid to make senior councillors reconsider.
Members of Flintshire Council’s Labour-led cabinet backed a move to collect general waste from residents once every three weeks instead of fortnightly
Flintshire Council’s three-weekly bin collection ‘called-in’ by opponents A controversial decision to introduce three-weekly black bin collections in Flintshire has been called in by opponents in a bid to make senior councillors reconsider. Members of Flintshire Council’s Labour-led cabinet ...
A reptile that walked the Earth long before the dinosaurs has found a new home at Chester Zoo.
The tuatara, a species dating back nearly 200 million years, is now thriving in its specially designed habitat at the zoo, marking a significant milestone in conservation history.
200-million-year-old ‘three-eyed’ reptiles get new home at Chester Zoo A reptile that walked the Earth long before the dinosaurs has found a new home at Chester Zoo. The tuatara, a species dating back nearly 200 million years, is now thriving in its specially designed habitat at the zoo, marking...
Plans to create a 24-bedroom golf lodge in Northop Country Park have been approved after concerns about stray golf balls were addressed.
Planning: 24-bedroom golf lodge approved for Northop Country Park Plans to create a 24-bedroom golf lodge in Northop Country Park have been approved after concerns about stray golf balls were addressed. The proposals were submitted by Paddock Inns Ltd, which runs the Celtic Arms near Northop Golf Cl...
The Welsh Parliament, the Senedd, has been recalled from its summer break to nominate a new First Minister following the resignation of Vaughan Gething MS.
As it stands, Health Minister Eluned Morgan is set to take the top political job on Tuesday, August 6th.
Senedd to be recalled from summer break to nominate new First Minister on 6th August The Welsh Parliament, the Senedd, has been recalled from its summer break to nominate a new First Minister following the resignation of Vaughan Gething MS. As it stands, Health Minister Eluned Morgan is set to take....
A significant milestone in the construction of the Countess of Chester Hospital’s new Women and Children’s Building has been marked with a special ‘topping out’ ceremony,
Countess of Chester: Topping out ceremony marks significant milestone for new Women and Children’s Building A significant milestone in the construction of the Countess of Chester Hospital’s new Women and Children’s Building has been marked with a special ‘topping out’ ceremony, coincid...
Eluned Morgan MS has today been appointed the new leader of Welsh Labour.
Welsh Labour announced the news at 3pm following closure of nominations at lunchtime.
Eluned Morgan set to become first minister after being appointed new leader of Welsh Labour Eluned Morgan MS has today been appointed the new leader of Welsh Labour. The leadership change follows the resignation of Vaughan Gething. His resignation after only four months in office was triggered by th...
Flintshire Council faces backlash over three-weekly bin collections Senior Flintshire councillors have been accused of ignoring residents’ views after backing plans to introduce three-weekly black bin collections. Members of Flintshire Council’s Labour-led cabinet met this morning (Tuesday, 23 J...
Plans to introduce three-weekly black bin collections in Flintshire have been approved after a suggested monthly service was deemed too controversial.
Flintshire Council approves three-weekly bin collections Plans to introduce three-weekly black bin collections in Flintshire have been approved after a suggested monthly service was deemed too controversial. Members of Flintshire Council’s ruling Labour cabinet met this morning (Tuesday, 23 July) ...
Eluned Morgan is set to be unopposed as she stands for the Welsh Labour leadership role, and thus First Minister.
Eluned Morgan set for First Minister job – likely to stand unopposed Eluned Morgan is set to be unopposed as she stands for the Welsh Labour leadership role, and thus First Minister. Over the last 72 hours a vast number of Labour MSs (23) have declared they are backing Morgan, including Clwyd Sout...
Carolyn Thomas, Welsh Labour MS for North Wales, said that giving local councils more control over transport funding will enable them to address the areas of most need effectively.
Plans to devolve highway funding to local authorities welcomed by North Wales MS A commitment from the Welsh Government to further devolve highway funding to local authorities in Wales has been welcomed by a Member of the Senedd (MS) for North Wales. Carolyn Thomas, Welsh Labour MS for North Wales,....
A long-standing Queensferry business has been given a new lease on life thanks to a partnership between Flintshire County Council and the UK Government.
Queensferry Sports transformed by regeneration grant A long-standing Queensferry business has been given a new lease on life thanks to a partnership between Flintshire County Council and the UK Government. Since September 2023, the Council’s regeneration team has been handing out grants to eligibl...
https://www.deeside.com/traffic-wales-warns-of-abnormal-load-travelling-on-a55-through-flintshire/
Traffic Wales warns of abnormal load travelling on A*5 through Flintshire Motorists planning to travel on the A*5 from Holyhead to England on the night of July 21 should anticipate delays due to the transport of an abnormal load. Traffic Wales has announced that these loads will start their journey....
Failing to make changes to black bin collections in Flintshire is not an option, council officials have warned.
Failing to make changes to black bin collections – not an option, says Flintshire Council Failing to make changes to black bin collections in Flintshire is not an option, council officials have warned. It follows a widespread backlash against proposals to move to monthly general waste collections ...
The number of patients waiting to start NHS treatment in Wales has reached another record high.
Number of patients waiting for NHS treatment reaches record high in Wales The number of patients waiting to start NHS treatment in Wales has reached another record high. Figures released on Thursday show there is an estimated 611,500 individual patients on treatment waiting lists – the equivalent ...
Flintshire Council has blamed “woefully insufficient” government funding as it faces a huge predicted budget gap of nearly £38m next year.
Flintshire Council faces £38m budget shortfall amid ‘insufficient’ government support Flintshire Council has blamed “woefully insufficient” government funding as it faces a huge predicted budget gap of nearly £38m next year. The figure has been revealed in a report going to members of the ...
“Never again can a disease be allowed to lead to so many deaths and so much suffering”.
That was a key finding from today’s initial report from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, which is critical of the response in Wales to the pandemic finding “reality did not match the rhetoric” around resilience systems and process.
Inquiry critical of Covid-19 response in Wales “Never again can a disease be allowed to lead to so many deaths and so much suffering”. That was a key finding from today’s initial report from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, which is critical of the response in Wales to the pandemic finding “reality ...
The standards commissioner received 190 complaints against Senedd members in 2023/24 – an annual increase of more than 167% and 331% over two years.
Two unnamed Senedd members subject to ’58 complaints between them’ The standards commissioner received 190 complaints against Senedd members in 2023/24 – an annual increase of more than 167% and 331% over two years. Douglas Bain, who investigates complaints against misbehaving members, said th...
Vaughan Gething has reshuffled his top team, appointing Alyn and Deeside MS Jack Sargeant to his first ministerial role.
Departing First Minister appoints Jack Sargeant as Minister following Cabinet resignations Vaughan Gething has reshuffled his top team, appointing Alyn and Deeside MS Jack Sargeant to his first ministerial role. The reshuffle comes a day after Mr Gething, who took office less than four months ago, a...
The Welsh Government published guidance on reverting 20mph roads back to 30mph, announcing an extra £5m for councils to make speed limit changes.
Ken Skates, Wales’ transport secretary, told the Senedd more than 7,000 people have had their say after he launched a “national listening programme” on reversing speed limits.
Wales transport secretary announces new guidance for reversing 20mph limits on some key roads The Welsh Government published guidance on reverting 20mph roads back to 30mph, announcing an extra £5m for councils to make speed limit changes. Ken Skates, Wales’ transport secretary, told the Senedd m...
Politicians have hit out at the “chaos” surrounding the Welsh Government following the resignation of Vaughan Gething after four of his cabinet members quit
‘Rudderless’ Welsh Government is bad for Wales, say Plaid and Conservatives Politicians have hit out at the “chaos” surrounding the Welsh Government following the resignation of Vaughan Gething after four of his cabinet members quit. The Labour First Minister yesterday announced he would sta...
Business leaders want Sir Richard Branson to come to rescue after an investigation revealed over 20% of direct trains between North Wales and London get cancelled.
The North Wales Business Council is calling on the legendary entrepreneur to launch an “open access” rail path on the route operated by Avanti West Coast.
Business leaders call for Branson rail rescue plan with return of Virgin trains Business leaders want Sir Richard Branson to come to rescue after an investigation revealed over 20% of direct trains between North Wales and London get cancelled. The North Wales Business Council is calling on the legen...
A survey by BMA Cymru Wales has revealed that 91% of GPs are routinely unable to meet patient demand due to unsustainably high workloads affecting appointment availability.
GP crisis: 91% in Wales can’t keep up with patient demand A survey by BMA Cymru Wales has revealed that 91% of GPs are routinely unable to meet patient demand due to unsustainably high workloads affecting appointment availability. The survey data, which will be shared with members of the Senedd at...
Vaughan Gething faced calls for a snap Senedd election after he was forced to stand down as Wales’ first minister by mass resignations from his government
Calls for a snap Senedd election after Vaughan Gething forced to stand down Vaughan Gething faced calls for a snap Senedd election after he was forced to stand down as Wales’ first minister by mass resignations from his government. Mr Gething, who took office less than four months ago, confirmed h...
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Deeside.com posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Send a message to Deeside.com:
First Minister Vaughan Gething has denied there is any onus on him to prove Delyn MS Hannah Blythyn leaked to the press despite her denials she was not the source.
Chester Zoo has welcomed a family of rare Roloway monkeys, one of the world’s most endangered primates, marking the first time the species has been housed at the zoo since 1974. The four monkeys, described by zoo staff as “incredibly special,” will play a crucial role in an international conservation breeding programme aimed at saving the species from extinction.
A rare two-week-old giraffe calf has kicked up her heels on her first outdoor adventure at Chester Zoo. The leggy newcomer has stepped out for the first time alongside new mum Orla, dad Meru and the other eight Rothschild’s giraffes in the herd. More here: https://www.deeside.com/baby-giraffe-kicks-up-her-heels-in-first-outdoor-adventure-at-chester-zoo/
Two “iconic” snow leopards have arrived at Chester Zoo ahead of the opening of a huge new Himalayan habitat for the species. It’s the first time in the zoos 93-year history that its carnivore experts have ever cared for the highly threatened big cats.
CCTV cameras captured the incredible moment a Rothschild’s giraffe calf drops from a great height during birth. Born to the proud mum, Orla, the calf made a grand entrance into the world by dropping from six feet onto a soft bed of straw, a moment captured in the late hours of March 12. The birth, following a 472-day pregnancy and a three-hour labour, you can watch the birth here: https://www.deeside.com/chester-zoo-cameras-cameras-capture-incredible-moment-rothschilds-giraffe-calf-drops-6ft-during-birth/
Protesting farmers have been holding a go slow along the A494 in Deeside this afternoon 'no farmers, no food' the banners say...
Protesting farmers are holding a go slow along the A494 in Deeside 'no farmers no food' the banners say
A rare primate – known for its spider-like appearance – has been born at Chester Zoo. The baby Colombian black-headed spider monkey was spotted by zoo visitors while being cradled in the arms of new mum, Kiara..
Conservationists at Chester Zoo are celebrating the birth of a critically endangered Coquerel’s sifaka lemur. The tiny new arrival was born to parents Beatrice (11) and Elliot (10) following a five-month pregnancy and weighing around 120g. More here: https://www.deeside.com/critically-endangered-coquerels-sifaka-lemur-born-at-chester-zoo/
M&S Food has unveiled its much loved Christmas advertising campaign – featuring the co-owners of Wrexham Football Club! The Fairy, voiced by British icon Dawn French, returns to TV screens across the country today and is joined by two new sidekicks.
Storm Babet has brought significant rainfall to Flintshire in recent hours with no signs of stopping. An Amber warning is set to begin at 12pm locally and will remain in effect until 6am on Saturday. Stay safe! 🌧️
A rare Philippine spotted deer fawn has been born at Chester Zoo – providing a boost to a species thought to be on the edge of existence - link in the comments..
Looks like the worst of the rain will be with us until around 10 -11am then starts to ease a little - but a yellow alert remains active for the day ☔️ https://www.deeside.com/met-office-yellow-weather-warning-for-heavy-rain-from-9pm-tonight-through-o-friday-evening/
Primate conservationists at Chester Zoo have shared the first images of a rare newborn Bornean orangutan - see full video here: https://www.deeside.com/first-images-of-a-rare-newborn-bornean-orangutan-shared-by-chester-zoo/
Inka, the two-year-old female jaguar has been carefully selected as a fitting companion for Chester Zoo's resident male jaguar, Napo. More here: https://www.deeside.com/chester-zoo-welcomes-inka-the-strikingly-beautiful-rare-black-female-jaguar/
Chester Zoo has welcomed a rare baby Southern pudu – one of the world’s smallest species of deer. Named Paolo by his keepers, the tiny male fawn weighed less than a bag of sugar (900g) and stood just over six inches tall at birth, roughly the size of a guinea pig. More here: https://www.deeside.com/tiny-new-addition-at-chester-zoo-meet-paolo-the-southern-pudu-fawn/
Two Komodo dragons have hatched out of their eggs after a six month wait. It’s only the second time ever dragons have hatched at Chester Zoo – with the first a global scientific breakthrough... 🦎
Hidden cameras in the anteater's den at Chester Zoo captured the birth, showing the baby born safely onto the ground before climbing onto its mother's back only moments later. More here: https://www.deeside.com/chester-zoo-meet-the-rare-baby-anteater-wholl-spend-around-10-months-riding-on-mums-back/
Chester Zoo has released footage of two Sumatran tiger cubs, Alif and Raya, emerging from their den for the first time. More here: https://www.deeside.com/twin-sumatran-tiger-cubs-emerge-from-their-den-at-chester-zoo/
Police executed a number of warrants in the Flintshire area where a stolen motorbike, a sword, drugs and a phone was recovered .. https://www.deeside.com/high-visibility-day-of-action-targets-criminals-using-north-wales-and-cheshire-border-routes/
Want your business to be the top-listed Media Company?
