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Llanrwst town council voice their concerns over LDP

LLANRWST Town Council has spoken out about its concerns over some of the sites designated for housing in Conwy’s draft Local Development Plan.Read

Tyn-y-Groes pub could be a life saver

A LIFESAVING defibrillator is now a regular feature at a Conwy Valley pub thanks to local volunteers.Read

Llanrwst toilets

New plans to save Llanrwst’s toilets

EXCITING plans in Llanrwst could see the public toilets being saved, and the park developed into a new play area, ball court and a cafe selling crafts and local produce.Read

Glan Conwy protesters

Campaign to save Glan Conwy sports facility

A POPULAR sports facility which serves the Conwy Valley could be ‘lost forever’ due to funding issues.Read

Betws-y-Coed campaigners

Campaign builds against Betws-y-Coed tourism hub

A WAR of words has broken out between two groups vying for control of a disused changing room building in Betws-y-Coed.Read

Rotarians Graham Booth, Peter Thorman Jones and Pete Farr

Conwy Valley rotary club celebrates humanitarian landmark

A CONWY Valley charity which distributes life-saving Aquaboxes around the world are celebrating after reaching the 1,000 mark.Read

New speed humps at Betws-y-Coed to stop by racers

DANGEROUS drivers and anti-social behaviour which have blighted a Conwy Valley village could soon be a thing of the past thanks to a number of speeding deterrents being installed.Read

Llanrwst traffic

Llanrwst to benefit from new traffic calming measures

A CONWY Valley town blighted by years of traffic chaos could soon benefit from a number of traffic calming measures including three pedestrian crossings and 20mph zones.Read

Llanrwst couple win award for 40 years service to the Urdd

A CARING couple have been awarded for their 40 years of dedication to the Urdd.Read

Llanrwst TV star in charity cycling challenge

A TELEVISION star from Llanrwst is gearing up to help a children’s cancer charity.Read

Dulux dog returns to TV in North Wales scenes

THIS weekend sees the famous Dulux dog return to our TV screens in a brand new advert.Read

North Wales choirs come together for special one-off in Rhyl

THREE choirs are to join voices and perform together for a special one-off concert this Saturday, Requiem Verdi supported by Ty Cerdd.Read

Archbishop gives long service award to Dolwyddelan organist

A DEDICATED organist who has played the organ in her local parish for the past 70 years has received a special award from the Archbishop of Wales this week.Read

Llanrwst Vision Statement reveals supermarket plans

A MULTI-MILLION pound vision for the future of Llanrwst has been set out – and it includes a supermarket.Read

Rural Affairs Minister visits farmers in Llanrwst

FARMERS aired their concerns when rural affairs minister Elin Jones visited Llanrwst cattle market on Tuesday.Read

Conwy Valley village loses recycling service

UNHAPPY residents in a Conwy Valley village feel they are being treated like rubbish after hearing their only form of recycling is to be removed.Read

Llanrwst baby saved by first responders after adverse reaction to chilli

THE mother of a ten-month-old baby has thanked an emergency first aider who saved her child’s life.Read

Latest news on Furnace Farm, Eglwysbach

AN innovative £6.4m farm redevelopment which will create up to 34 full-time jobs next year is quietly making progress.Read

Mount Everest

Glan Conwy friends trek up Everest for school

WHEN two old school friends decided to raise money for their former primary school they didn’t quite realise exactly how far it would take them.Read

Ysgol Cerrigydrudion pupils in Belgium school trip

LAST week 15 pupils from Ysgol Cerrigydrudion returned with a lifetime of memories from a school trip to Belgium.Read