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Memorial service to Eglwysbach crash victim Les Crapper raises nerly £4k for Wales Air Ambulance

A MOVING memorial has been held by the family of a man who was well-loved in his community.Read

Dolgarrog hydro engineer helping save lives in Sudan

AN ENGINEER from Deganwy is to share his expertise to help save lives in Sudan.Read

Conwy Valley woman's book on six-day tractor trip across Wales, while eight-months pregnant

WHEN Josephine Roberts fell pregnant with her first child over seven years ago, she planned a six-day tractor journey that was both a last grab at freedom and a life-affirming adventure.Read

Friends and family say goodbye to Llanrwst Utd’s Phil Smith

HUNDREDS of mourners lined the streets in Llanrwst yesterday for the funeral of Llanrwst United chairman Phil Smith, who passed away on October 23 aged 59.Read

Tributes paid to Llanrwst FC chairman Phil Smith

EMOTIONAL tributes have been paid to Llanrwst United Football Club chairman Phil Smith following his sudden death on Sunday.Read

Betws-y-Coed teenager battles X Factor for Christmas hit

A TALENTED teenager from Betws-y-Coed could be going head to head with the big guns of TV’s X Factor in the race for the Christmas number one spot.Read

Frustration in Eglwysbach over missing out BT internet upgrades

A RURAL community is demanding faster internet connection after missing out on a Wales-wide upgrade.Read

Glan Conwy memorial hall disposal cash will be spent locally

CASH made from the disposal of Glan Conwy Community Hall will be spent in the local area, it has been confirmed.Read

Tragic nurse leaves floral sculpture to Ty Gobaith children’s hospice

A DEDICATED children’s nurse gave a lasting gift to the hospice she worked for before her tragic death.Read

Sainsbury’s to open Mostyn Street store in new year

A SUPERMARKET giant will open a new store in Llandudno early in 2012, creating 25 jobs.Read

Betws-y-Coed man to take on the Marathon des Sables

A FORMER Conwy Valley rugby player is attempting five marathons in arid conditions in the space of six days in memory of his late father.Read

AM demands action for more jobs in 'forgotten Conwy Valley'

THE Welsh Government is under fire for “forgetting” about the economic growth of the Conwy Valley.Read

Trefriw play park reopens following sewage leak

A CHILDREN’S play park has been reopened following a suspected sewage leak which contaminated the area and lead to its closure last week.Read

Sewage leak closes kids' play park in Trefriw

A CHILDREN’S play park has been closed following a suspected sewage leak which could have contaminated it for the last three weeks.Read

Conwy Falls Cafe drive-in cinema is a first for region

A UNIQUE drive-in cinema which opens this Saturday promises to bring a taste of 1950s America to the Conwy Valley.Read

Cwm Penmachno community centre celebrates new iron railings

NEW iron railings which depict the heritage of the area have raised interest in Cwm Penmachno.Read

Ysbyty Ifan kids club is a success

A PILOT summer school scheme dedicated to helping children in rural areas is being hailed a success.Read

Llanrwst action group hopes to redevelop park and save toilets

A COMMUNITY action group in Llanrwst is hoping to redevelop a local park and save its public toilets.Read

Betws-y-Coed Activity Hub plans opposed by community council

CONTROVERSIAL plans to develop a disused football changing room into an activity hub have been opposed by community councillors this week.Read

Elen’s Castle Hotel bucks the trend

A HOTEL in Dolwyddelan has bucked the trend of many businesses with its success amid a difficult economic background.Read