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Siop Pentrefoelas and local school broken into

A NEW village shop, which only opened 11 weeks ago, has had thousands of pounds worth of stock taken in a break-in.Read

Young Cerrigydrudion liver transplant survivor cheers on fundraising uncle

THREE life-saving paramedics are preparing to cycle 100 miles in aid of a children’s liver disease charity.Read

Ysgol Rowen to close

THE final bell will toll at one of the Conwy Valley’s smallest schools this term despite valiant campaigning by parents, governors and councillors.Read

Pentrefoelas screen wall for recycle bins wins award

GIANT ugly recycling bins which greeted Pentrefoelas residents at their local car park for years have been hidden by an award-winning screening wall.Read

Dolgarrog street lights still not working

A CONWY Valley village is still in the dark after Scottish Power fail to switch on their street lights.Read

Conwy Valley man's account of wife's Dignitas experience

A CONWY Valley man has shared his moving account of how he witnessed his wife take her own life at controversial Swiss clinic Dignitas.Read

Conwy Valley Systems shows size is no barrier to success

WHEN it comes to developing world beating technology, Conwy Valley Systems has shown that size is no barrier to success.Read

£29,000 raid at Betws-y-Coed railway museum

OVER £29,000 worth of irreplaceable railway memorabilia has been stolen from a popular transport museum in Betws-y-Coed.Read

Unique Conwy Valley artist hosts exhibition

A UNIQUE Conwy Valley artist is to hold his first solo exhibition of paintings in Llanrwst this weekend.Read

Tree Top Adventure get building lease for Cae Llan changing rooms

A LONG running row over the future use of a village changing rooms facility appears to be over.Read

Trefriw barn restoration which uncovers protect bats wins award

WHEN Trefriw couple Ian and Janine Jones decided to restore a dilapidated barn in their garden to make a workspace for a craft studio, they discovered they were hosting a protected species.Read

Nia Wyn and Harry

Disabled Llanrwst toddler Harry Wyn gets a new bed

THE family of a boy who needs round the clock care say a specially adapted bed will change his life.Read

Michael Skeritt

Dolwyddelan villagers fight to save toilets from closure

THE people of the rural village of Dolwyddelan are preparing to fight to save their public toilets from closure.Read

Capel Curig harpist Hero to take part in special charity concert

A YOUNG musical talent from Capel Curig who has won a number of awards will perform this week in a special charity concert.Read

Glan Conwy hopes change to Village Green status will protect against new builds

A VILLAGE which does not want to expand is hoping a change to Village Green status will protect it from more new houses.Read

Tributes paid to Conwy Valley man who died in crash

TRIBUTES have flooded in for a popular Conwy Valley man who died after a crash on the A470 near Llanrwst..Read

Simon Williams and Llewelyn Hill

Conwy Valley village gets shop after three year wait

A NEW convenience store promises to breathe life back into a Conwy Valley community after almost three years without a village store.Read

Conwy Valley projects win community awards

FIVE inspirational projects recognised for their innovation in preserving and improving rural life in the Conwy Valley have been awarded.Read

Conwy Council consults over libraries future

CONWY Council is reviewing the future of its Library Service and is planning to consult over the summer.Read

Llanrwst nightclub to reopen after £30k refurb

A POPULAR Conwy Valley nightclub is to reopen its doors this month after a £30,000 refurbishment.Read