Local News from Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
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Garden waste subscriptions: New stickers to support reliable collections
Flintshire County Council is making a change to its garden waste collection service for 2026/27, to help ensure collections are efficient and reliable for residents.
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County-wide collaborative immigration and safeguarding operation yields positive results
Operation Ascertain was launched across the county over the weekend, with officers focusing their efforts on organised immigration crime within the delivery sector and safeguarding people within our night-time economy venues.
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Chester and Wirral Football League - Weekend Round Up
Here's the latest results from the Chester and Wirral Football League...
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Three property owners prosecuted over planning breaches
Three property owners have been told to pay thousands in compensation, fines and court costs to Flintshire County Council after being prosecuted over planning breaches.
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Appeal for information following fail to stop collision near Runcorn
Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a fail to stop collision on the M56 near Runcorn.
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Cheshire Police Commissioner revealed to be billing luxury car costs to taxpayer.
A recent Freedom of Information request has brought to light that Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price has been billing the taxpayer for a luxury Land Rover Discovery Sport.
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Council launches Triumph Together: A new programme supporting care-experienced young people
The Council today announced the launch of Triumph Together, an ambitious new care‑led programme designed to support care-experienced young people through mentoring, skills development, and positive community connections