The Leader | Flintshire https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/flintshire/ The Leader Flintshire en-gb Sat, 07 Nov 2026 23:15:29 +0000 Sat, 07 Nov 2026 23:15:29 +0000 https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo The Leader | Flintshire https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/flintshire/ Wrexham and Flintshire residents urged to check 17 unclaimed estates https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26692774.17-unclaimed-estates-listed-wrexham-flintshire/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:32:00 +0000 c8d5012d835f14c21624d789dad4b405 Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding Charming cottage near Flintshire border on sale for £700,000 with hidden extras https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26703092.700-000-cottage-near-mold-sale-hot-tub-annexe/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:18:00 +0000 a1708e9b630e824ba59d60ae55ca29c1 Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding Flintshire estate with holiday let, annexe and four glamping pods listed for £1.25m https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26690196.flintshire-estate-glamping-pods-listed-1-25m/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:04:00 +0000 eab75dedc2ed649a6ebde71a8a879c30 arron.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Arron Evans Carnival fun heads up a look back through the Leader archives https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26706185.13-photos-past-across-flintshire-wrexham/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 06:30:00 +0000 065c1806b172ea7f7471729c606e21e6 claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk | Claire Pierce Two drink drivers caught and stolen motorbike recovered in police crackdown https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26708494.drink-drivers-caught-flintshire-police-crackdown/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 11:25:03 +0000 ce7dd5e03a18b23f2ae5a6a8156efa13 heidi.hardman-welsh@newsquest.co.uk | Heidi Hardman-Welsh Birthday boy Matthew making Welsh college proud at Rugby League World Cup https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26705210.coleg-cambria-students-makes-wales-wheelchair-rugby-squad/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 a248970cf6abd87194c1b8c3f0dff037 claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk | Claire Pierce Remembering The Mercia Inn - Mynydd Isa pub replaced by a Sainsbury’s Local https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26705025.pubs-past---remembering-mynydd-isas-mercia-inn/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 409a4d8515caea35c2aa18db216709db arron.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Arron Evans Sex offences, shoplifting and violence among crimes dealt with in court this week https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26706170.wrexham-flintshire-cases-heard-court-week/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000 42b89ec1778d9944f2682500d049fb29 steve.craddock@newsquest.co.uk | Steve Craddock Wrexham and Flintshire set for chilly weekend as temperatures could plunge to 1C https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26708013.wrexham-flintshire-set-chilly-weekend-1c-lows/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000 dc3abb393cbb959df3923a8cbd6f9823 Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding Nearly 50,000 Flintshire households to receive £100 energy support payment https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26706496.nearly-50-000-flintshire-homes-get-100-energy-support/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:08:16 +0000 bc0bf152bf73eb2c569824f74027714c alec.doyle@newsquest.co.uk | Alec Doyle Final chance for Saltney Ferry school merger opponents to make their voices heard https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26706142.last-chance-saltney-school-merger-opponents-say/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:04:45 +0000 8d18a24ee2e62eb1a6049fb18e306859 alec.doyle@newsquest.co.uk | Alec Doyle Here's how much Flint car dealer jailed for selling write-offs will repay his victims https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26705303.flint-car-seller-ordered-repay-44-123-victims/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:46:06 +0000 20a1adf472e59210492dc26d0a99e04a arron.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Arron Evans Council pay increase stops low income residents being excluded from public service https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26705227.council-pay-rise-stops-low-income-residents-priced/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:34:51 +0000 f65a0e7b18e4d07dc222d9936951ea4c alec.doyle@newsquest.co.uk | Alec Doyle Former pub re-opens as a medical clinic after major transformation https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26704322.former-druid-inn-pub-transformed-mymedica-clinic/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:30:00 +0000 2be49fde958f74b85fcec493f342b988 arron.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Arron Evans Wedding bells ring for first time at historic Flintshire village church https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26704101.couple-make-history-first-wedding-flintshire-church/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:21:00 +0000 a5a768e9a4eb2ed52a8da9658afb6efc Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding NHS staff recall 'emotional moment' Flintshire stroke survivor walked unaided again https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26702754.moment-stroke-survivor-dan-parsonage-walked/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:06:00 +0000 f4190b89ad3cb0eaded000fdf494eef6 arron.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Arron Evans Woman manages to keep her licence despite being caught speeding for a fourth time https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26706005.hope-woman-wins-exceptional-hardship-bid-speeding/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:40:35 +0000 46ad70299053bee73c65789b8093a883 steve.craddock@newsquest.co.uk | Steve Craddock Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with the Leader https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26702724.11-photos-past-across-flintshire-wrexham/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:30:00 +0000 635ce0e066cac6e3145171b322b078a2 claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk | Claire Pierce Flintshire veteran banned after crashing into and driving onto roundabout https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26705745.mostyn-veteran-loses-licence-motoring-offences/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:56:25 +0000 337453e29e6a9e41a6c1efed00b334e1 steve.craddock@newsquest.co.uk | Steve Craddock Man to be sentenced after admitting he blackmailed woman and damaged her car https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26706718.man-admits-blackmail-saltney-ferry-knife-possession/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:43:56 +0000 d9e17d1d45e40cfad7635ed59ef2783c steve.craddock@newsquest.co.uk | Steve Craddock Sir Jonathan Pryce joins cast of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo TV series https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26704855.sir-jonathan-pryce-joins-girl-dragon-tattoo/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:36:36 +0000 a7a5be3bb668f8de0151ea034f6c933d arron.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Arron Evans Mum's terrifying escape with young children and dog from devastating house fire https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26703557.northop-hall-mum-children-escape-devastating-house-fire/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:22:37 +0000 fc1777a6ee2036db7b714a82e465ef60 heidi.hardman-welsh@newsquest.co.uk | Heidi Hardman-Welsh Christmas trees are going up across Wrexham and Flintshire - but not everyone agrees https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26702537.christmas-trees-homes-across-wrexham-flintshire/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:53:58 +0000 20dd024cfa3033d42d658b7dd81a8a65 Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding £200m Parc Adfer carbon capture plant will slash power output to National Grid https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26702864.200m-parc-adfer-carbon-plant-will-cut-national-grid-exports/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:46:39 +0000 a15377d7a4096716e2345b4eb0dcbe2a alec.doyle@newsquest.co.uk | Alec Doyle Man who drunkenly 'grabbed' woman avoids jail after admitting sexual assault https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26702429.penymynydd-man-sentenced-sexually-assaulting-woman/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:31:04 +0000 615906c48ca8f5f896937efcfef42db6 steve.craddock@newsquest.co.uk | Author Unknown Plans to restore historic Flintshire war memorial as its centenary approaches https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26695877.picton-war-memorial-restoration-team-targets-2027-completion/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:53:00 +0000 f2f83f285e3d28b4f16875418ea5e5b9 arron.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Arron Evans 12 photos from the past across Wrexham and Flintshire https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26699774.12-photos-past-across-wrexham-flintshire/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:30:00 +0000 511dcc9d688f832a0ca88cea8986315f claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk | Claire Pierce Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day events in Wrexham and Flintshire https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26692695.wrexham-flintshire-remembrance-sunday-events-2026/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:13:00 +0000 e7b14fe581628310136544437c5da2a4 Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding Mobile Flintshire pizza company shortlisted for top food award https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26701405.north-wales-pizza-business-celebrates-anniversary-milestone/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:00:00 +0000 aac5ab79b0657cabe33acf71458de105 claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk | Claire Pierce Which TV star drew Mold's biggest crowd since VE Day in 1993? https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26701167.gladiators-star-warrior-mold-christmas-lights-switch-on/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:30:00 +0000 a5cba2584a6c214ed525ee29a333ff48 claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk | Claire Pierce Council warns parents after children caught vandalising Flintshire play area https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26700436.children-caught-cctv-vandalising-penyffordd-play-area/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:17:00 +0000 cd083f4a801cb900da6d5e3ce70c94f8 heidi.hardman-welsh@newsquest.co.uk | Heidi Hardman-Welsh Flintshire pub landlord 'heartbroken and angered' after break-in https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26698853.attempted-break-in-leaves-flintshire-pub-window-damaged/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:45:00 +0000 791b5fe3679d4e793f6e3ca58f18d7c1 arron.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Arron Evans Inquest hears Sealand woman died from alcohol-related causes after domestic abuse https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26695935.inquest-hears-womans-death-alcohol-related-abuse/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:45:00 +0000 33674bfd551afe18893b9275e1ad5ca4 suzanne.kendrick@newsquest.co.uk | Suzanne Kendrick Leader Best Curry House 2026 finalist - Indian Saffron, Deeside https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26695229.indian-saffron-queensferry---best-curry-house-2026-finalist/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000 4c33c5a5c9676ca5a9980408d97c9633 claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk | Claire Pierce Take a nostalgic dip into the Leader photo archives https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26695831.9-photos-past-across-wrexham-flintshire/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:30:00 +0000 a0d138c0b9926d4ae2fad85be1f2233b claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk | Claire Pierce Charity champion manages to keep his licence despite reaching 13 penalty points https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26695151.man-wins-hardship-bid-speeding-pontybodkin/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:03:00 +0000 dcfcd0c369aeda0b7759284ef4a904ae steve.craddock@newsquest.co.uk | Steve Craddock Flintshire man sentenced for attempted arson at family home after row with mum https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26693947.saltney-man-spared-jail-attempted-arson-family-home/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:44:00 +0000 907c65d2f52eb279840d038cd9cacfd9 heidi.hardman-welsh@newsquest.co.uk | Heidi Hardman-Welsh The eerie 'screeching' noise that's keeping Deeside residents awake at night https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26695157.flintshire-council-probes-high-pitched-deeside-noise/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:03:00 +0000 5b95e60a25c5bce10e72b37f264d13fb arron.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Arron Evans Police attend Greenfield Valley Park after reports of suspicious activity https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26695127.police-attend-greenfield-valley-suspicious-reports/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:58:26 +0000 fe039a0e50eb637ebf0dfc660e69206c heidi.hardman-welsh@newsquest.co.uk | Heidi Hardman-Welsh Flintshire firelighter warehouse yards from homes recommended for approval https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26695464.firelighter-warehouse-near-homes-recommended-approval/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:54:50 +0000 fe2ec6d7dbb4aea61cad0c441791ac24 alec.doyle@newsquest.co.uk | Alec Doyle Careless motorist convicted in his absence following 'terrifying' crash https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26694817.careless-flintshire-motorist-convicted-following-crash/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:03:00 +0000 47ca1f6c31131033311cb312913e5e43 steve.craddock@newsquest.co.uk | Steve Craddock Long-standing Mold pharmacy confirms opening date for new town centre premises https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26692812.hughes-pharmacy-mold-confirms-new-premises-opening-date/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:12:00 +0000 9a4c161341216859562c50d2af641679 Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding Sheep dies after dog attack on Flintshire common as police appeal for witnesses https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26693762.sheep-dies-dog-attack-near-halkyn-flintshire/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:00:00 +0000 36c6db5fe8aa78eff688e73b114f2d98 heidi.hardman-welsh@newsquest.co.uk | Heidi Hardman-Welsh Flintshire care home praised by inspectors after making key improvements https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26692517.flintshire-care-home-addresses-previous-inspection-warning/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:15:00 +0000 5e0592b358347122d055ce0aa9192166 Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding Businesses that have opened and closed across Wrexham and Flintshire this autumn https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26691818.businesses-opening-closing-wrexham-flintshire/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:36:00 +0000 ca99e8485ca65b8d0904d2dd276ec506 heidi.hardman-welsh@newsquest.co.uk | Heidi Hardman-Welsh Man keeps licence after 'first trip to Wales' sees him flout 20mph limit https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26690496.burnley-man-court-speeding-flintshire-20-zone/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 c87781337856244cd18f0d04121ba75d steve.craddock@newsquest.co.uk | Steve Craddock How a Flintshire football derby is aiming to draw in over 1,000 fans this week https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26691488.plans-place-flintshire-derby-attract-1-000-fans/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:34:00 +0000 ad34911cb3e649517b0e110eafbb4e85 arron.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Arron Evans Overnight roadworks on A494 in Flintshire to continue until late November https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26694739.a494-overnight-roadworks-diversion-flintshire/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:50:12 +0000 a0dde19c82c19aca92efaac4e2f4a7c2 heidi.hardman-welsh@newsquest.co.uk | Heidi Hardman-Welsh Christmas jobs you can still apply for in Wrexham and Flintshire https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26692797.christmas-jobs-wrexham-flintshire-still-available/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:03:00 +0000 f2a08fd61096fcd25f90e0e3d263116f Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding Specsavers expansion and new padel courts among latest Flintshire plans https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26692128.specsavers-padel-courts-flintshire-planning-update/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:04:00 +0000 d31d48334ac35e6d157b7267a4d8744e Alex.Whilding@newsquest.co.uk | Alex Whilding