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Leaked council report shows Tesco coming to Llanrwst

A LEAKED council report has confirmed that supermarket giant Tesco will be setting up shop in Llanrwst.Read

Llandudno traders welcome lower business rates

A REDUCTION in their business rates has brought massive relief to traders struggling to survive in a town centre.Read

Plans for Gwrych Castle to become luxury hotel

DEVELOPERS are in a race against time to transform Gwrych Castle into luxury 80 bedroom accommodation.Read

Eirias Park is the new home of young Welsh rugby

COLWYN BAY is preparing itself for 2012’s first test of the £6.5 million facilities at Parc Eirias when it hosts three games of the Under-20s Six Nations.Read

Billington’s Garage in Conwy set to be sold

BILLINGTON’S Garage in Conwy could be sold this week, with the new owners hoping to restore it into offices.Read

Llanrwst family try Change4Life challenge

A CONWY Valley family has signed up for a national healthy eating campaign and hope it will transform their eating habits.Read

BT customers left without internet in Llanfairfechan for 24 hours

RESIDENTS in Llanfairfechan were left without an internet connection for a day last week.Read

Store donates carrier bag cash to St David’s Hospice

A CONVENIENCE store has donated money collected from the sale of carrier bags to St David’s Hospice.Read

Soldiers show Ysgol y Gogarth pupils how to see at night

SOLDIERS have visited a special school to show pupils how to use night vision equipment.Read

New apprentice for Rhuallt firm

A YOUNG apprentice has become one of five new recruits at a Rhuallt caravan manufacturer.Read

Plans to transform Deganwy Castle Hotel into a boutique hotel and apartments will be discussed by Conwy’s planners next month

PLANS to transform a landmark venue into a boutique hotel and apartments may get the go ahead next month.Read

Sheep worrying concerns for farmer rise

FARMERS’ unions are calling for Government action as sheep worrying and potential health problems resulting from dog faeces increase.Read

Kids workshops in Llanrwst

Children’s workshopsRead

Wales’ only HIV respite centre to shut down

ONE of Britain’s only respite centres dedicated to tackling HIV closed this week.Read

Business rates should be cut to help boost town centres say AMs

With the news this week that the Valuation Office has agreed to significantly reduce business rates on Llandudno’s Madoc Street, JUDITH PHILLIPS looks at how the findings of a Welsh Government report on town centre regeneration might affect Conwy countyRead

Conwy County Council ‘could save £10,000’

A COUNCIL could save more than £10,000 on allowances and salaries if a watchdog’s proposals are implemented.Read

Businesses need level playing field to succeeed says Llandudno retailer

AS a member of the Federation of Small Businesses, Sue Morris, who has a shop in Llandudno’s Mostyn Street, gave evidence to the Welsh Government inquiry on which the town centre regeneration report is based.Read

Retailer says more incentives are needed to encourage shops to open in Abergele

AS a small retailer in Abergele, Jeannette Dew has seen many changes in the 12 years she has run Girl’s World, which sells fashion accessories.Read

Dolwyddelan nominated for top award

MEMBERS of community group Menter Siabod travelled down to Cardiff to attend an award ceremony for the WCVA Third Sector Cymru Awards.Read

Holocaust survivor shares his story

A HOLOCAUST survivor shared his experiences with pupils at Rydal Penrhos school in Colwyn Bay.Read

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