Religion

Charlie and Zoe will tie the knot later this month

Charlie & Zoe to make history as 'tin chapel' hosts first wedding in 125 years

Flintshire Council Leader Cllr Dave Hughes has clarified comments he made about super-school negotiations with the Diocese of Wrexham but Reform UK Wales has called-in the decision to move the consultation on.

Flintshire Council Leader Cllr Dave Hughes has clarified comments he made about super-school negotiations with the Diocese of Wrexham but Reform UK Wales has called-in the decision to move the consultation on.

Flintshire County Council

Council leader clarifies comments as alleged super-school land swap triggers call-in

The body of a man was found in the grounds of Saint Oswald’s Church in Malpas in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

The body of a man was found in the grounds of Saint Oswald’s Church in Malpas in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Cordon in place at Malpas church after body of man found

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints features in this weeks round-up

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints features in this weeks round-up

Ewloe church stake centre rebuild among latest Flintshire planning applications

“I have been coming here since I was five-years-old, so I have found this, the closure, difficult,” said Mike.

“I have been coming here since I was five-years-old, so I have found this, the closure, difficult,” said Mike.

Sadness as sole member of 300-year-old church closes doors for last time

Revd Dr Emma Whittick

Revd Dr Emma Whittick

Revd Dr Emma Whittick to be installed as Wrexham’s new archdeacon in service

The plans are for Caergwrle Presbyterian Chapel

The plans are for Caergwrle Presbyterian Chapel

Planning and development

Historic Caergwrle chapel could become eight flats under new plans

A range of planning applications have been decided or registered

A range of planning applications have been decided or registered

Church demolition approved in latest Flintshire planning decisions

The planning application is yet to be decided.

The planning application is yet to be decided.

Planning and development

Church hall in Flintshire set for demolition due to asbestos and poor condition

Very Reverend Dr Sarah Rowland Jones LVO OBE

Very Reverend Dr Sarah Rowland Jones LVO OBE

Dean of St Davids Cathedral set to become new priest for three communities

St Mary's Cathedral in Wrexham.

St Mary's Cathedral in Wrexham.

Major funding boost for St Mary's Cathedral urgent repairs project

St Giles Church in Wrexham

St Giles Church in Wrexham

St Giles’ Church to open its doors for week of heritage events

Independent Flintshire Cllr Bill Crease has defended plans for a 3-18 Catholic super-school in Flint - saying it's what's best for pupils and teachers in the long-run and Flintshire would have to borrow for school improvements whatever the proposal.

Independent Flintshire Cllr Bill Crease has defended plans for a 3-18 Catholic super-school in Flint - saying it's what's best for pupils and teachers in the long-run and Flintshire would have to borrow for school improvements whatever the proposal.

Flintshire County Council

Flintshire councillor says Catholic super-school plan is difficult but necessary

Sion Chapel in Lloc (right), which has been vacant for 26 years, could become a four-bedroom cottage if plans are approved.

Sion Chapel in Lloc (right), which has been vacant for 26 years, could become a four-bedroom cottage if plans are approved.

Flintshire County Council

197-year-old Flintshire chapel to be turned into four-bedroom cottage

Pupils from St David's Catholic Primary in Mold protesting at Flintshire Council's headquarters ahead of the first super-school consultation - now the St David's Action Group has accused the authority of using scare tactics to build support for the plan.

Pupils from St David's Catholic Primary in Mold protesting at Flintshire Council's headquarters ahead of the first super-school consultation - now the St David's Action Group has accused the authority of using scare tactics to build support for the plan.

Flintshire County Council

Parents accuse Flintshire Council of scaremongering to push £55m super-school

Parents fighting to save St David'S Catholic Primary from closure under Flintshire's super-school plans have issued a legal letter demanding the council reveals what alternative plans were considered and what the true cost of the new school will be.

Parents fighting to save St David'S Catholic Primary from closure under Flintshire's super-school plans have issued a legal letter demanding the council reveals what alternative plans were considered and what the true cost of the new school will be.

Flintshire County Council

Fresh legal letter from Flintshire parents demands super-school answers

The former Church of St Mary Magdalene, Tallarn Green, near Malpas.

The former Church of St Mary Magdalene, Tallarn Green, near Malpas.

Former church linked to Welsh poet R. S. Thomas to go under the hammer

Rt. Rev’d David Morris

Rt. Rev’d David Morris

Former Bishop of Bardsey becomes new priest in Caia Park

Reverend Dr Emma Whittick

Reverend Dr Emma Whittick

New Archdeacon for Wrexham appointed and will take up role at special service

Flintshire County Council will receive petitions opposing the closure of Saltney Ferry Primary School and St David's Primary in Mold on Wednesday as the debate over the authority's education plans continues.

Flintshire County Council will receive petitions opposing the closure of Saltney Ferry Primary School and St David's Primary in Mold on Wednesday as the debate over the authority's education plans continues.

Flintshire County Council

Flintshire school closure plans face opposition from parents and staff

The garden at St Mary’s Church in Chirk

The garden at St Mary’s Church in Chirk

Children’s remembrance garden opens at St Mary’s Church in Chirk

Deacons and priests are set to be ordained in St Asaph, Bangor and across Wales

Deacons and priests are set to be ordained in St Asaph, Bangor and across Wales

New deacons and priests set to be ordained across North Wales

The plans are for the unused chapel

The plans are for the unused chapel

Local government

Plans submitted to turn vacant Flint Mountain chapel into a home

Lib Dem group leader Cllr Andrew Parkhurst is calling for Flintshire Council to halt the relaunch of its Catholic super-school plan after a dispute over the accuracy of evidence provided to members.

Lib Dem group leader Cllr Andrew Parkhurst is calling for Flintshire Council to halt the relaunch of its Catholic super-school plan after a dispute over the accuracy of evidence provided to members.

Flintshire County Council

Fresh call to halt relaunch of Flintshire's controversial super-school plans

Former Methodist church building in Wrexham city centre

Former Methodist church building in Wrexham city centre

Former Wrexham Methodist church goes on market for offers around £320,000

The Bishop of St Asaph, the Rt Revd Gregory Cameron, pictured with Revd Adrian Johnson

The Bishop of St Asaph, the Rt Revd Gregory Cameron, pictured with Revd Adrian Johnson

Beloved priest and cancer nurse dies after illness 'bravely borne'

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland and Liverpool chaplain Bill Bygroves lay flowers at Anfield Stadium in memory of Diogo Jota.

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland and Liverpool chaplain Bill Bygroves lay flowers at Anfield Stadium in memory of Diogo Jota.

Flintshire church hosting 'Faith and Football' event with Liverpool FC chaplain

Members of the congregation at Hope Street Church during the live BBC broadcast of Pentecost

Members of the congregation at Hope Street Church during the live BBC broadcast of Pentecost

Wrexham 's Hope Street Church hosts live BBC Pentecost broadcast

The Cathedral needs urgent repairs

The Cathedral needs urgent repairs

£1.25m appeal launched for repairs to save Wrexham's historic cathedral

Parents and pupils of St David's School in Mold protesting previous plans to close four Catholic schools and build a super-school in Flintshire - those plans have now been re-launched for consultation.

Parents and pupils of St David's School in Mold protesting previous plans to close four Catholic schools and build a super-school in Flintshire - those plans have now been re-launched for consultation.

Flintshire County Council

Relaunch of Flintshire Catholic super-school plan branded a disgrace by parents

The Save St Anthony's Campaign Group says re-launching plans to close the primary school as part of a wider Catholic super-school proposal risks exiling pupils to England and a non-Welsh education.

The Save St Anthony's Campaign Group says re-launching plans to close the primary school as part of a wider Catholic super-school proposal risks exiling pupils to England and a non-Welsh education.

Flintshire County Council

Flintshire Catholic super-school plan will exile pupils to England

Pupils from St David's Catholic Primary School in Mold protesting last year against Flintshire's Catholic super-school plans - the authority will consider relaunching those plans next week.

Pupils from St David's Catholic Primary School in Mold protesting last year against Flintshire's Catholic super-school plans - the authority will consider relaunching those plans next week.

Flintshire County Council

Flintshire Catholic super-school plans set for relaunch next week

St Mary's Church in Chirk.

St Mary's Church in Chirk.

Faith, history and an eco haven at Wrexham church

Buzz pictured at the Royal Maundy Service in St Asaph Cathedral

Buzz pictured at the Royal Maundy Service in St Asaph Cathedral

King Charles III

King presents Royal Maundy gifts to North Wales recipients - full list

St Asaph Cathedral Royal Visit 2026

St Asaph Cathedral Royal Visit 2026

King to visit North Wales Cathedral for Royal Maundy service - Your guide to the day

St Asaph Cathedral and King Charles III and Queen Camilla

St Asaph Cathedral and King Charles III and Queen Camilla

King Charles III

First glimpse into North Wales' historic Royal Maundy Service with the King - LISTEN

Wrexham St Mary's Cathedral reveals full Easter Mass and Holy Week schedule

Rev Philip Chew

Rev Philip Chew

New priest to begin ministry in North Wales communities

King Charles III and Queen Camilla bid farewell to President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu as they depart from Windsor Castle, Berkshire, on day two of their state visit to the UK.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla bid farewell to President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu as they depart from Windsor Castle, Berkshire, on day two of their state visit to the UK.

King Charles and Queen Camilla to attend Royal Maundy Service at St Asaph Cathedral

Samuel Erlandson

Samuel Erlandson

Former North Wales chaplain expelled from the Church over indecent images

The clubland vibe expected at the From Grave to Rave event at St James' Church, Holywell.

The clubland vibe expected at the From Grave to Rave event at St James' Church, Holywell.

Clubland vibe at Flintshire church to celebrate Easter

The final decision on the Flintshire Catholic super-school plans has been deferred after a legal letter from the governors of St David's Catholic Primary School in Mold.

The final decision on the Flintshire Catholic super-school plans has been deferred after a legal letter from the governors of St David's Catholic Primary School in Mold.

Flintshire County Council

Catholic super-school decision delayed after governors' legal move

St Dunawd's Church, Bangor-on-Dee.

St Dunawd's Church, Bangor-on-Dee.

Faith, IT and a ukulele - Wrexham church reboots priest's life journey

St John the Baptist Church, Penymynydd.

St John the Baptist Church, Penymynydd.

From the classroom to the clergy - faith journey comes full circle

St Peter's Church in Chester and it's wonderful cafe.

St Peter's Church in Chester and it's wonderful cafe.

Taste Test – Quick stop dinner at St Peter's café

Bishop Peter Brignall of the Diocese of Wrexham said falling baptism and congregation numbers meant difficult decisions had to be made over the provision of Catholic education as Flintshire councillors debated plans for a super-school in Flint.

Bishop Peter Brignall of the Diocese of Wrexham said falling baptism and congregation numbers meant difficult decisions had to be made over the provision of Catholic education as Flintshire councillors debated plans for a super-school in Flint.

Flintshire County Council

St Anthony's may get reprieve as Flintshire super-school plans allowed to progress

Pilgrims arriving at St Sannan Church Llansannan.

Pilgrims arriving at St Sannan Church Llansannan.

Walking and outdoors

North Wales Pilgrim’s Way named a top world wellness experience for 2026

St Paul's Church, Rhosesmor.

St Paul's Church, Rhosesmor.

Walk a new path at beautiful Flintshire village church's labyrinth

St Matthew’s Church graveyard, Buckley.

St Matthew’s Church graveyard, Buckley.

Buckley church seeks families after 170 headstones marked unsafe

The second vehicle sent by the church

The second vehicle sent by the church

Llangollen church sends second vehicle to Ukraine frontline

Flintshire councillors will invite the Bishop of Wrexham, the Right Reverend Peter Brignall, to answer questions next month on the Flintshire Catholic super-school proposals.

Flintshire councillors will invite the Bishop of Wrexham, the Right Reverend Peter Brignall, to answer questions next month on the Flintshire Catholic super-school proposals.

Flintshire County Council

Bishop of Wrexham to face council scrutiny over Catholic super-school report

Baroness Fox of Buckley - a former pupil of both St David's Catholic Primary and St Richard Gwyn High School - has voiced her opposition to plans to close four schools, including those she attended, to build a 3-18 super-school in Flint.

Baroness Fox of Buckley - a former pupil of both St David's Catholic Primary and St Richard Gwyn High School - has voiced her opposition to plans to close four schools, including those she attended, to build a 3-18 super-school in Flint.

Flintshire County Council

Baroness Fox joins battle to save St David's from £55m super-school plan

St Giles’ Church in Wrexham.

St Giles’ Church in Wrexham.

Student-designed logo chosen to represent St Giles' Church in Wrexham

St Mary's Church was closed for nearly a year

St Mary's Church was closed for nearly a year

Village church in Wrexham reopens after major £170k roofing project