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Schools enjoy taste of recycling fashion at Crest Cooperative

ECO-CONSCIOUS school pupils have saved old clothes from landfill by creating their own fashion designs.Read

Asda creates 18 new jobs in Llandudno Junction

EIGHTEEN new jobs are being created in Llandudno Junction by Asda.Read

Roadworks in Conwy putting tourists off say businesses

TOURISTS are being put off by ongoing roadworks in Conwy, according to businesses.Read

Conwy from the air

Resurfacing works in Conwy will 'cause sleepless nights'

RESIDENTS and tourists staying in Conwy are set to suffer sleepless nights for two weeks, as the town’s roads are to be resurfaced.Read

Conwy bus stop

Fears over Conwy tourism after bus stop decision

THERE are fears a new bus stop could drive tourists away from Conwy.Read

Conwy jetty project causing controversy

THE replacement of Conwy Quay’s jetty is causing controversy in the town, with some people saying the project is too expensive.Read

Mixed bag of results for Conwy school in Assmebly figures

JUST two of Conwy’s high schools performed better than expected in GCSEs results.Read

The trawler Remebrance on Conwy Quay

Trawlers at Conwy for the first time in over a decade

FOR the first time in over a decade trawlers will be fishing out of Conwy, and there are hopes new jobs will be created.Read

Lib Dem candidate claims Labour used 'dirty tricks' in election campaign

THE Liberal Democrats have demanded an officIal apology from the Labour party, claiming one of its leaflets during the recent Welsh Assembly elections damaged their candidate’s reputation and cost him votes.Read

Should Deganwy businesses open up on Sundays?

The pretty village of Deganwy, with its panoramic views over to Conwy, should be thriving with its interesting array of shops, including five antique shops, and impressive restaurants, but sometimes it seems to lose out to Conwy and Llandudno. Reporter Mari Jones takes a look at the issuesRead

Conwy Castle and harbour

Row over cancelled reenactment at Conwy Castle

THE reenactment of the retaking of Conwy Castle by the English has been scrapped in case it upsets Welsh sentiments.Read

Conwy protesters

New fight against Conwy housing plans

FURIOUS residents in Conwy are fighting plans by Conwy County Council to develop prime farmland into housing.Read

Llandudno’s link with Catherine Middleton’s Welsh gold wedding ring

PRINCE William and Catherine Middleton chose the world famous jeweller Wartski to make Kate’s all-important wedding ring.Read

Former mayor of Conwy dies at the age of 81

A THREE times former mayor of Conwy and a councillor for more than 25 years has died aged 81.Read

Llandudno

Conwy county set for a bumper Easter weekend

BUSINESSES are set for bumper Bank Holiday weekends as thousands of people are expected to flood into North Wales to enjoy the break.Read

Cat killed in horrific attack by dog in Deganwy

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a dog killed a much loved pet cat, in a frenzied attack.Read

How Conwy's RSPB bird reserve was created

A century ago the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds was established in Wales. Reporter MARI JONES finds out how Conwy’s RSPB reserve was set up 20 years agoRead

Historic Conwy Quay boat 'will sail again'

THE trust behind the £100,000 restoration of a historic boat on Conwy Quay has denied work has come to a standstill.Read

New owners have no plans to demolish Deganwy Castle hotel

THE new owners of the Deganwy Castle Hotel have said they have no plans to demolish the iconic landmark.Read

Llandudno Junction under threat because of criminal damage

A POPULAR business may have to close in Llandudno Junction because of criminal damage caused to the shop.Read