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Heartbroken woman's warning after cat is killed by dogs

A HEARTBROKEN woman has warned other pet owners to be vigilant after her cat was savaged by dogs.Read

Parents in Conwy not happy with state of play area

PARENTS and children in Conwy are campaigning for an improved play area, as they say theirs is outdated.Read

Pensychnant Nature reserve’s fascinating past revealed

ABRAHAM Henthorn Stott was charged with arson in 1877 after allegedly trying to burn down his own house.Read

Lottery funding will give children a voice in Conwy

CHILDREN in Conwy county will be encouraged to play outside more thanks to £1 million worth of Lottery funding.Read

New £20.1m Welsh Assembly building open in Llandudno Junction

A COPY of the Weekly News, a toothbrush and a school menu were just some of the contents buried in a time capsule at the new £20.1m Welsh Assembly Government’s North Wales base.Read

Solider from Deganwy to walk three peaks in 24 hours

A SOLDIER who contracted pneumonia in Afghanistan is to walk the three highest peaks in the UK for charity.Read

Ye Olde Mail Coach Pub, in Conwy, reopened with new landlord

A NEW landlord at one of Conwy’s most popular pubs claims locals are boycotting his pub.Read

Deganwy man helps raise over £10,000 for St David’s Hospice and Ty Gobaith

FRIENDS of a man suffering from throat cancer have rallied round to raise over £10,000 for two hospices.Read

Family Fun at Deganwy Prom Day

CARNIVAL queens, dance demonstrations and a sack race will be part of the fun of Deganwy’s Prom Day.Read

Conwy Country Market under threat

CONWY Country Market could close unless more locals start using it.Read

Driver attacked in Llandudno Junction

A DRIVER was attacked by two men at the Shell petrol station in Llandudno Junction.Read

Elderly woman broke hand at Colwyn Bay care unit

AN ELDERLY woman broke her hand in an incident involving another patient while receiving respite care at Bryn Hesketh Unit in Colwyn Bay.Read

Ruth Kealy, from Conwy, reaches Hollyoaks show music final

A PROMISING singer/ songwriter has made it into the final of a TV music show.Read

Victoria Park, Llandudno Junction

Macbryde boss says first time buyers being let down in Conwy

SOME of Conwy’s affordable homes are having to be sold on the open market as first time buyers can’t get mortgages to buy them.Read

Ysgol Aberconwy pupils cooking up a storm at school canteen

PUPILS at Ysgol Aberconwy are cooking up a storm in the school canteen creating healthy meals for their friends.Read

Llanrwst girl gets top job with Drama Association of Wales

A TALENTED young woman from Llanrwst is to play a major role in the Drama Association of Wales.Read

World class composer Karl Jenkins to perform at Llangollen International Eisteddfod

KARL Jenkins OBE entered Classic FM’s Hall of Fame at number eight, the highest position for a living composer.Read

TV presenter Tim Vincent coming to RNIB event at the Deganwy Quay Hotel

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Crowds flock to Rowen’s Garden Open Day

THE sun came out and crowds flocked to Rowen’s famous open garden day last Sunday.Read

Conwy Council's Meals on Wheels service to be phased out

THE Meals on Wheels service in Conwy county is under review as part of the council’s ongoing quest to cut costs.Read