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Conwy County News for 7 August 2008

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Eyesore to be transformed

Colwyn Bay eyesore to be transformed Aug 07 2008

A DERELICT site in the heart of Colwyn Bay could soon be transformed into retail units, offices and apartments once contracts are agreed.Read

Five-year-old injured after Betws-y-Coed fall Aug 07 2008

A FIVE-year-old child sustained serious leg injuries following a an accident in the Conwy Valley yesterday.Read

Deganwy woman's marathon for tragic sister Aug 07 2008

A YOUNG woman undertakes a gruelling marathon this weekend in memory of her sister.Read

Flood fight

Llanrwst flooding fears eased after fire service tests Aug 07 2008

TOWNSFOLK in Llanrwst have had some of their flooding fears eased by North Wales Fire Service.Read

FEELING BITTER

Conwy barmaid, 74, dismissed for being 'too old' Aug 07 2008

A CONWY barmaid claims she has been discriminated against because she is 74.Read

Llandudno traders’ fury as travellers move into town Aug 07 2008

LLANDUDNO traders are angry that a group of travellers have taken over rough land on Builder Street.Read

MP calls for inquiry into the great Brunstrom ‘break in’ Aug 07 2008

AN MP has demanded an inquiry into allegations that North Wales Police press office lied over the reason the chief constable broke into his own office at Colwyn Bay headquarters.Read

Bay’s blooms are the best in Wales

Colwyn Bay’s blooms are the best in Wales Aug 07 2008

GARDENERS, shopkeepers and community groups are celebrating after Colwyn Bay scooped a prestigious environmental award for the seventh year running.Read

Marchers protest at Llandudno Junction to stamp out post office closure bid Aug 07 2008

A PROTEST march is being organised in Llandudno Junction this Friday as part of the community’s fight to keep its post office open.Read

All of a flutter at Conwy's RSPB nature reserve Aug 07 2008

RSPB Conwy nature reserve is showing people a lot more than just feathered friends this summer.Read

Protest at badger cull Aug 07 2008

ANIMAL rights campaigners marched along Colwyn Bay promenade to protest against badger culling.Read

Parents pay their tribute to son in Llanrwst bike fall tragedy Aug 07 2008

THE parents of a 10-year-old boy who died after he fell of his bike near Llanrwst paid tribute to their son last week.Read

Celebrating a splash of colour

Wales in Bloom joy for Penmaenmawr, Llandudno and others Aug 07 2008

GARDENERS in Penmaenmawr, Llandudno and Ysbyty Ifan celebrated success at the Wales in Bloom awards.Read

Ex-dentist from Llandudno wins with wizard tale Aug 07 2008

AN AWARD winning magical mystery story by a Llandudno writer was launched at the Millennium Centre in Cardiff recently.Read

FEELING BITTER

FEELING BITTER Aug 07 2008

A BARMAID claims she has been discriminated against because she is 74.Read

Bay’s blooms are the best in Wales

Bay’s blooms are the best in Wales Aug 07 2008

GARDENERS, shopkeepers and community groups are celebrating after Colwyn Bay scooped a prestigious environmental award for the seventh year running.Read

Marchers protest to stamp out post office closure bid Aug 07 2008

A PROTEST march is being organised in Llandudno Junction this Friday as part of the community’s fight to keep its post office open.Read

Celebrating a splash of colour

Celebrating a splash of colour Aug 07 2008

GARDENERS in Penmaenmawr, Llandudno and Ysbyty Ifan celebrated success at the Wales in Bloom awards.Read

Eight it great for boy with gr-eight expectations

Eight it great for boy with gr-eight expectations Aug 07 2008

BIRTHDAYS for any child are a big occasion, but for Cameron Reece this week’s is a very special one.Read

Railway upgrade is on track Aug 07 2008

A CAMPAIGN to upgrade a scenic railway is gaining momentum after Cyngor Gwynedd pledged its unanimous support last week.Read

Flood fight

Flood fight Aug 07 2008

TOWNSFOLK in Llanrwst have had some of their flooding fears eased by North Wales Fire Service.Read

Parents pay their tribute to son in bike fall tragedy Aug 07 2008

THE parents of a 10-year-old boy who died after he fell of his bike near Llanrwst paid tribute to their son last week.Read

Josh is in the groove

Josh is in the groove Aug 07 2008

A DANCER hopes to jive his way to a world title after being crowned a British champion.Read

Ex-dentist wins with wizard tale Aug 07 2008

AN AWARD winning magical mystery story by a Llandudno writer was launched at the Millennium Centre in Cardiff recently.Read

No growing pains for exotic plant Aug 07 2008

GLOBAL warming has hit Dwygyfylchi with an exotic South African flower managing to bloom in the quarry village, despite gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh claiming it would never grow north of Cornwall!Read

Eyesore to be transformed

Eyesore to be transformed Aug 07 2008

A DERELICT site in the heart of Colwyn Bay could soon be transformed into retail units, offices and apartments once contracts are agreed.Read

PADDLE POWER Aug 07 2008

A DOLWYDDELAN kayaker has returned triumphant from a competition in Norway.Read

Traders’ fury as travellers move into town – again Aug 07 2008

LLANDUDNO traders are angry that a group of travellers have taken over rough land on Builder Street.Read

I’m still angry that my sis died Aug 07 2008

A YOUNG woman undertakes a gruelling marathon this weekend in memory of her sister.Read

Roy puts charity on map Aug 07 2008

AN OLD Colwyn cyclist will brave a 600 mile journey to raise money for a children’s charity.Read

Wonderland’s future may be secured for town Aug 07 2008

THE future of Llandudno’s Alice in Wonderland centre could be secured if plans to relocate it to the Tabernacl Chapel on Upper Mostyn Street are agreed.Read

Protest at badger cull Aug 07 2008

ANIMAL rights campaigners marched along Colwyn Bay promenade to protest against badger culling.Read

THEATRE Aug 07 2008

qLlandudno: Venue Cymru 01492 872000Read

MP calls for inquiry into the great Brunstrom ‘break in’ Aug 07 2008

AN MP has demanded an inquiry into allegations that North Wales Police press office lied over the reason the chief constable broke into his own office at Colwyn Bay headquarters.Read

Josh is in the groove

Llysfaen dancer's British championship hopes Aug 07 2008

A DANCER hopes to jive his way to a world title after being crowned a British champion.Read

Llandudno Wonderland’s future may be secured for town Aug 07 2008

THE future of Llandudno’s Alice in Wonderland centre could be secured if plans to relocate it to the Tabernacl Chapel on Upper Mostyn Street are agreed.Read

Old Colwyn fundraiser puts charity on map Aug 07 2008

AN OLD Colwyn cyclist will brave a 600 mile journey to raise money for a children’s charity.Read

Dolwyddelan kayaker's Norwegan adventure Aug 07 2008

A DOLWYDDELAN kayaker has returned triumphant from a competition in Norway.Read

Exotic plant blooms at Dwygyfylchi to baffle experts Aug 07 2008

GLOBAL warming has hit Dwygyfylchi with an exotic South African flower managing to bloom in the quarry village, despite gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh claiming it would never grow north of Cornwall!Read

Ffestiniog railway upgrade is on track Aug 07 2008

A CAMPAIGN to upgrade a scenic railway is gaining momentum after Cyngor Gwynedd pledged its unanimous support last week.Read

All of a flutter at nature reserve Aug 07 2008

RSPB Conwy nature reserve is showing people a lot more than just feathered friends this summer.Read

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