Local stories in the Press this week
Post categories: Flintshire, Rhyl, Wrexham, newspapers, papers say
| 11:47 UK time, Thursday, 31 December 2009
Flintshire's finest honoured by Queen - Flintshire Chronicle
The Chronicle has a round-up of Flintshire people who have been recognised in the Queen's New Year's Honours list, including Kathleen Fox of Buckley who was made an MBE for her voluntary work and Brian Fleet, Airbus' UK senior vice-president, who was appointed a CBE.
Exciting 2010 in prospect for Rhyl - Daily Post
The Daily Post reports on developments in Rhyl over the coming year. As well as the Ocean Plaza development there will be various improvements along the promenade.
Economic climate forces Flintshire Council to make cuts - The Leader
Flintshire Council will be forced to make millions of pounds worth of cuts as a result of the turbulent economic climate.
Three month delay over Oswestry store decision - Tizer
Oswestry residents could have to wait a further three months before they learn where the town's new supermarket will be located.
Bankruptcies soar by 30 per cent in one year - Denbighshire Free Press
The number of people filing for bankruptcy in Denbighshire during 2009 was 280 - higher than the national average in England and Wales. The food and drink sector has been particularly badly hit with many publicans being forced to declare themselves insolvent.
Wrexham's 'Big Brother' CCTV system most successful in Wales - The Leader
Wrexham town centre's CCTV system has been so successful that it is now held up as a model for other areas of the country. Since it was switched on 13 years ago it has helped to catch nearly 21,000 wrongdoers.
Wales rugby star marries in Denbighshire - Daily Post
Wales and Sale Sharks rugby star Eifion Lewis Roberts married 23-year-old Nia Williams in a snow-covered chapel in her home village of Clawddnewydd, near Ruthin.
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