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Conwy County News for 28 August 2008

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RNLI hero braves stormy seas to rescue yacht couple Aug 28 2008

MEMBERS of Llandudno lifeboat crew have been commended after rescuing a husband and wife in icy seas in what has been described as one of the most dangerous rescues the RNLI team has carried out.Read

Attack victim in too much pain to scream Aug 28 2008

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a young man’s leg was broken in a savage attack in a Colwyn Bay nightclub at the weekend.Read

Richard Brunstrom: I’m going nowhere Aug 28 2008

CHIEF constable Richard Brunstrom has denied he is to retire in December, 2009, despite reports saying he will step down next year.Read

Ancient paintings of Conwy found in Canada Aug 28 2008

PAINTINGS of the Conwy area dating back to the late 19th century have been discovered by a Llandudno man in a house on Canada’s west coast.Read

Teenage entrepreneur beats council to recycling Aug 28 2008

A YOUNG entrepreneur has accused Conwy’s environment chief of “stealing his thunder” with his announcement last week of a plastic recycling scheme to be launched throughout Conwy.Read

Charity is the winner at the Llanrwst Triathlon Aug 28 2008

A GROUP of intrepid athletes will take part in a gruelling triathlon event this weekend to raise money for a children’s hospice.Read

Love is in the air for romantic couple Aug 28 2008

WHEN Janet and John Ball got married 25 years ago they could only afford a register office wedding and a reception at their local pub.Read

New chapter in the tale of our libraries Aug 28 2008

Following a disastrous three years for Conwy county’s libraries, the local authority is set to act on a series of recommendations in a bid to boost user numbers and save money. SHELLEY COYLE reportsRead

Muscle man Glyn third at the finals Aug 28 2008

A RHOS-ON-SEA muscle man hopes to work his way up the ladder of British strongmen and has vowed to train even harder for next summer after coming third in the northern finals.Read

Dwygyfylchi bus service restored Aug 28 2008

DWYGYFYLCHI bus users will be happy to learn that the number five bus service through the village will be restored.Read

THEATRE Aug 28 2008

qLlandudno: Venue Cymru 01492 872000Read

Arson twice as high in Conwy Aug 28 2008

CONWY county had almost double the number of arsons than neighbouring Denbighshire last year.Read

Arson twice as high in Conwy Aug 28 2008

CONWY county had almost double the number of arsons than neighbouring Denbighshire last year.Read

Top cop’s pledge to tackle all forms of hate rage Aug 28 2008

THE gay community fears reporting hate crime because they don’t have enough confidence in police.Read

THEATRE Aug 28 2008

qLlandudno: Venue Cymru 01492 872000Read

Charity is the winner at the Llanrwst Triathlon Aug 28 2008

A GROUP of intrepid athletes will take part in a gruelling triathlon event this weekend to raise money for a children’s hospice.Read

Toddler suffers burns at Capel Curig hostel Aug 28 2008

AN investigation is underway after a 15-month-old girl suffered burns at a Conwy Valley youth hostel.Read

It’s just the ticket Aug 28 2008

DWYGYFYLCHI bus users will be happy to learn that the number five bus service through the village will be restored.Read

Love is in the air Aug 28 2008

WHEN Janet and John Ball got married 25 years ago they could only afford a register office wedding and a reception at their local pub.Read

It’s plastic fantastic! Aug 28 2008

A YOUNG entrepreneur has accused Conwy’s environment chief of “stealing his thunder” with his announcement last week of a plastic recycling scheme to be launched throughout Conwy.Read

Storm heroes Aug 28 2008

MEMBERS of Llandudno lifeboat crew have been commended after rescuing a husband and wife in icy seas in what has been described as one of the most dangerous rescues the RNLI team has carried out.Read

THE £2,000 first prize in the St David’s Hospice weekly lottery draw last Friday, was a lady from Coed Mawr, Bangor. Aug 28 2008

Other major winners were from Garndolbenmaen, Porthmadog; Cambrian Drive, Rhos-on-Sea; Treseifion Estate, Holyhead; Maes Gwyn, Llanddoged.Read

Becca has hopes of Paralympic honours Aug 28 2008

THE youngest Paralympian in the Welsh team has flown out to China with high hopes of winning a medal following record-breaking performances at the Disability Sports Events Junior Athletics Championships.Read

Memories of home far away! Aug 28 2008

PAINTINGS of the Conwy area dating back to the late 19th century have been discovered by a Llandudno man in a house on Canada’s west coast.Read

Charity is the winner at the Llanrwst Triathlon Aug 28 2008

A GROUP of intrepid athletes will take part in a gruelling triathlon event this weekend to raise money for a children’s hospice.Read

New chapter in the tale of our libraries Aug 28 2008

Following a disastrous three years for Conwy county’s libraries, the local authority is set to act on a series of recommendations in a bid to boost user numbers and save money. SHELLEY COYLE reportsRead

Win tickets to cheer up long dark nights Aug 28 2008

VENUE Cymru has announced an exciting new season ahead for an autumn bill to cheer up the long dark nights.Read

Mayor calls meeting over post office closure plan Aug 28 2008

A SPECIAL council meeting to discuss the threatened closure of Llandudno’s Alexandra Road sub-post office has been called for September 2.Read

In too much pain to scream Aug 28 2008

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a young man’s leg was broken in a savage attack in a Colwyn Bay nightclub at the weekend.Read

Muscle man Glyn third at the finals Aug 28 2008

A RHOS-ON-SEA muscle man hopes to work his way up the ladder of British strongmen and has vowed to train even harder for next summer after coming third in the northern finals.Read

I’m going nowhere Aug 28 2008

CHIEF constable Richard Brunstrom has denied he is to retire in December, 2009, despite reports saying he will step down next year.Read

Better than Disneyland! Aug 28 2008

A THIRTEEN-year-old boy who has stayed at Llandudno’s Imperial Hotel every year of his life thinks Llandudno is better than Disneyland.Read

Charity is the winner at the Llanrwst Triathlon Aug 28 2008

A GROUP of intrepid athletes will take part in a gruelling triathlon event this weekend to raise money for a children’s hospice.Read

Mayor calls meeting over post office closure plan Aug 28 2008

A SPECIAL council meeting to discuss the threatened closure of Llandudno’s Alexandra Road sub-post office has been called for September 2.Read

Top cop’s pledge to tackle all forms of hate rage Aug 28 2008

THE gay community fears reporting hate crime because they don’t have enough confidence in police.Read

Win tickets to cheer up long dark nights Aug 28 2008

VENUE Cymru has announced an exciting new season ahead for an autumn bill to cheer up the long dark nights.Read

Becca has hopes of Paralympic honours Aug 28 2008

THE youngest Paralympian in the Welsh team has flown out to China with high hopes of winning a medal following record-breaking performances at the Disability Sports Events Junior Athletics Championships.Read

Better than Disneyland! Aug 28 2008

A THIRTEEN-year-old boy who has stayed at Llandudno’s Imperial Hotel every year of his life thinks Llandudno is better than Disneyland.Read

Toddler suffers burns at Capel Curig hostel Aug 28 2008

AN investigation is underway after a 15-month-old girl suffered burns at a Conwy Valley youth hostel.Read

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