Smallest baby goes home, new shops, jobs and other stories in this week's local Press
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|09:42 UK time, Thursday, 3 June 2010
Baby boy born seven weeks early is home - Daily Post
At 3lbs 3oz, seven weeks premature baby Ethan is the lightest baby boy ever to be released home from the Countess of Chester Hospital. And proud parents Ben and Karen from Broughton say "he is putting the pounds on by the day".
He may be 85 but Flintshire man is loving it at work - Leader
Fast food worker Bill Dudley has given the phrase Old McDonald a whole new meaning. Bill, 85, from Connah's Quay, is celebrating four years working at McDonald's in Mold and says he wouldn't be without his part-time job.
Plans unveiled for retail park in Mold - Flintshire Chronicle
Plans for a new retail park could bring millions of pounds and more than 100 jobs as Spencer Holdings Ltd, owner of units off Stephen Gray Road on Bromfield Industrial Estate, Mold, has applied to Flintshire Council for outline planning permission to build eight units, measuring 8,3431sq ft in floor space. The developer hopes to attract top names such as Halfords, Comet, Currys, Focus, Staples and restaurant chain Frankie and Benny's.
-Concern for small businesses in Flintshire - BBC News
Rhyl cheapest place to buy a sea-view house - Vale News
The resort is the least expensive place to buy a coastal property.
Speed cameras catch 66 North Wales Police vehicles - Daily Post
A total of 66 North Wales Police vehicles were caught on speed cameras in 2009-2010, but no action was taken in 59 of the cases because the officers qualified for exemption such as attending an emergency call.
Future of Llangollen outdoor centre hanging in the balance - Walsall Advertiser
A decision is expected next week on the future of Bryntysilio Camp outdoor education centre, Llangollen, described as "past its sell-by date". The facility is leased by Walsall Council, and currently costs Walsall taxpayers £500,000 a year to operate.
