Funded childcare for all Flintshire two-year-olds by March 2027
Every two-year-old in Flintshire is due to qualify for 12.5 hours a week of funded childcare by the end of March 2027, ending the county’s postcode system. Flintshire County Council currently decides who gets a place by where a family lives. Its published list covers 51 areas, including parts of Flint, Holywell, Connah’s Quay, Shotton, […]
Toyota Manufacturing Deeside produces six millionth engine
Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK has produced its six millionth engine at its plant in Deeside, North Wales, which begun operations in 1992. Deeside produces engines for vehicles manufactured at the Burnaston plant in Derbyshire, along with facilities in Turkey and South Africa. It was Toyota’s first plant outside Japan to build hybrid systems. The occasion was […]
Ellis’s Darts aims to develop next generation of Welsh talent
A new darts and pool super venue billed as the largest facility of its kind in Wales is expected to open in Connah’s Quay later this year. Planning permission has been granted for Ellis’s Darts Ltd, a purpose-built, two-storey venue on Dock Road, with work now under way ahead of a proposed opening in November. […]
Amazon plans electric charge points to decarbonise Deeside deliveries
An Amazon warehouse in Deeside is seeking to install its own electricity substation as it looks to increase the electrification of its delivery van fleet. AtkinsRéalis – which manages the warehouse for Jeff Beszos’ online retail giant – has submitted a planning application to Flintshire County Council to install the substation at the Amazon Delivery […]
Save the Date: Renewable Growth Conference Returns on Tuesday 29th June 2027
The Deeside Business Forum is delighted to announce that its Annual Renewable Growth Conference will return on Tuesday 29th June 2027 at Coleg Cambria, bringing together industry leaders, businesses, educators, researchers and the future workforce for another inspiring day dedicated to the growth of the renewable energy sector. Following the success of the 2026 conference, next year’s event promises to be even […]
Bidston to Wrexham Trains Cancelled After Shotton Bridge Hit
Trains between Wrexham Central and Bidston were cancelled in both directions this afternoon after a lorry hit a railway bridge at Shotton station. Transport for Wales said the line could not be used until it had been inspected. Passengers faced delays of up to 60 minutes on services that did run. The operator said it […]
AI skills gap in the spotlight as Coleg Cambria launches business programme
Coleg Cambria has launched a Generative AI Essentials programme to help businesses across the region understand and apply artificial intelligence in the workplace. Nearly two-thirds of UK organisations now use AI, yet a lack of expertise remains the single biggest barrier to adoption, cited by 35% of businesses. Further education colleges like Cambria are […]
Amazon donates 30 emergency bags for people fleeing domestic abuse in north Wales
Thirty emergency bags for people fleeing domestic abuse are to be held at police stations across north Wales, after a donation from Amazon to North Wales Police. The bags contain toiletries, a mobile phone, writing materials and comfort items. Separate versions have been made up for adults and for children. She said: “Leaving an […]
Connah’s Quay swimmer Rhys Darbey wins Commonwealth Games bronze in Glasgow
Connah’s Quay swimmer Rhys Darbey has won a Commonwealth Games bronze medal in Glasgow after the team-mate who beat him to third place was disqualified. The 19-year-old touched fourth in the men’s S14 200m freestyle final on Saturday evening in a time of 1:56.24. Fellow Welsh para-swimmer Dylan Broom, who finished ahead of him, was […]
Drought status declared for North Wales after wildfires and record-low river flows
Drought has been declared across North Wales, including the river catchments covering Flintshire, after widespread wildfires, record-low river flows and weeks of hot, dry weather. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) confirmed the declaration today, Wednesday 23 July. It covers North Gwynedd, Ynys Môn, South Gwynedd, the Dee (Wales), Clwyd and the Upper Severn. A […]