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More than 1,000 people march in protest against plans to axe #Flint Community Hospital http://t.co/4ArYFjvI

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Reaction already to health meeting: @DarrenMillarAM said he's disappointed at timing of publication of plans -"a good day to bury bad news"

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Huge shake-up of health services in North Wales is planned - inc closure of Flint hospital and MIU in Mold. Let me have your thoughts pls

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Want to know the future of #hospitals in North #Wales? Follow our LIVE BLOG from the meeting here http://t.co/YZYlzx0U #nwaleshospitals

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BREAKING: person trapped under digger near Wrexham http://t.co/2ciz3GbO

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Flintshire's Argoed High School saved from closure http://t.co/81EV1UA0

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Huge crowds throughout Deeside

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Torch has reached Deeside Leisure Centre

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Convoy has reached Connah's Quay High St.

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Torch is now making it's way to Shotton through cheering crowds

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Here it comes....

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Still waiting for the torch itself

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The first half of the convoy is passing through Mold Rd now

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The convoy is arriving! Police escorts are here.

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The first Connah's Quay torchbearer is Shaneice Roberts, from homeless support charity UsUnLtd

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Torchbearer Brian Peers, a charity worker who is fourth in line to carry the flame, says he is excited.

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The torchbearers have just arrived.

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Huge crowds lining the streets now in Connah's Quay. Excitement is building!

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Cllr Shotton said: 'We are delighted to be welcoming the torch to Connah's Quay and to the county.'

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Flintshire Council leader and deputy leader, Aaron Shotton and Bernie Attridge, are waiting to welcome the torch to Flintshire