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Conwy County News for 2 October 2008

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Windfarm chiefs a step closer to Llandudno project Oct 02 2008

WINDFARM chiefs submitted applications to lay power cables and build an electricity sub-station this week, despite the fact they have yet to secure permission to build the off-shore turbines.Read

Community mourns Old Colwyn police inspector Oct 02 2008

A MUCH loved former police inspector has passed away after a battle against cancer.Read

Dolgarrog and Trefriw community council merger threat Oct 02 2008

RURAL communities could lose their identities if parish councils are forced to merge.Read

Family and friends remember tragic Abergele teen Oct 02 2008

A HEARTBROKEN schoolboy from Abergele who hanged himself in March has been described as “the life and soul of the classroom” by friends and family.Read

Family of Trefriw teenager bid an emotional farewell Oct 02 2008

THE funeral of teenager Ashlie Duffy took place yesterday, a week after the 19-year-old was found dead at a beauty spot in Trefriw.Read

A55 to benefit from Tunnel Response Unit Oct 02 2008

A RESPONSE unit for tunnels on the A55 has been set up to divert traffic in emergency situations and during roadworks, a move which could spell the end of motoring misery for hundreds of drivers.Read

Llanfairfechan church vandals slated Oct 02 2008

CHURCH-GOERS have hit out at youngsters who vandalised St Mary’s and Christ Church in Llanfairfechan.Read

Trees illegally chopped down at Llanddulas Oct 02 2008

TREES chopped down without permission have sparked outrage in Llanddulas.Read

Glan Conwy cycle bridge to RSPB reserve is a step closer Oct 02 2008

A NEW access bridge could pave the way for a second bridge linking Glan Conwy to Llandudno Junction.Read

CJD not cause of Llanrwst man's death Oct 02 2008

A LLANRWST man had symptoms which raised the concern he could have the brain disease CJD but a post mortem showed he died from a form of dementia.Read

Llanrwst allotment allocation Oct 02 2008

LLANRWST councillors are hoping an influx of interest in allotments will secure some new plots in the town.Read

Kinmel Bay residents living under the fear of gang crime Oct 02 2008

TERRIFIED residents of a Kinmel Bay street have spoken of their trauma after gangs of youths resorted to crime in their neighbourhood.Read

Conwy Valley Flood Scheme will go ahead as planned Oct 02 2008

WORK to reduce the risk of flooding to people in the Conwy Valley is expected to start next Spring following a long awaited agreement with land owners.Read

Superbug kills Colwyn Bay man with chest infection Oct 02 2008

ANTIBIOTIC treatment for a chest infection led to an elderly man contracting the superbug C-Difficile, an inquest has heard.Read

Abergele family left homeless as park is set to close Oct 02 2008

AN ABERGELE family with three disabled children could be left homeless this week after their holiday park home announced it is to close.Read

Llanrwst allotment allocation Oct 02 2008

LLANRWST councillors are hoping an influx of interest in allotments will secure some new plots in the town.Read

Conwy Valley Flood Scheme will go ahead as planned Oct 02 2008

WORK to reduce the risk of flooding to people in the Conwy Valley is expected to start next Spring following a long awaited agreement with land owners.Read

A55 to benefit from Tunnel Response Unit Oct 02 2008

A RESPONSE unit for tunnels on the A55 has been set up to divert traffic in emergency situations and during roadworks, a move which could spell the end of motoring misery for hundreds of drivers.Read

Nobody had a bad word about him Oct 02 2008

A MUCH loved former police inspector has passed away after a battle against cancer.Read

Community Council merger threat Oct 02 2008

RURAL communities could lose their identities if parish councils are forced to merge.Read

Tesco to make final decision on Express Oct 02 2008

SUPERMARKET giant Tesco will make a decision in the next few days as to whether they’ll set up shop in Deganwy.Read

Church vandals slated Oct 02 2008

CHURCH-GOERS have hit out at youngsters who vandalised St Mary’s and Christ Church in Llanfairfechan.Read

A LADY from Rhos-on-Sea won the £2,000 first prize in the St David’s Hospice Lottery weekly draw last Friday. Oct 02 2008

Other major winners were from Bwlch y Fedwen, Dwyran, Anglesey; Llanrhychwyn, Conwy; Trem Arfon, Llanrwst; and Grange Road, Llanrhos.Read

Living under the fear of gang crime Oct 02 2008

TERRIFIED residents of a Kinmel Bay street have spoken of their trauma after gangs of youths resorted to crime in their neighbourhood.Read

Family left homeless as park is set to close Oct 02 2008

AN ABERGELE family with three disabled children could be left homeless this week after their holiday park home announced it is to close.Read

‘Watching in heaven’ Oct 02 2008

A HEARTBROKEN schoolboy from Abergele who hanged himself in March has been described as “the life and soul of the classroom” by friends and family.Read

Superbug was fatal infection Oct 02 2008

ANTIBIOTIC treatment for a chest infection led to an elderly man contracting the superbug C-Difficile, an inquest has heard.Read

Anger over misspelled sign in Dwygyfylchi Oct 02 2008

WELSH speakers have spoken out against a misspelt sign in Dwygyfylchi.Read

Future of offices Oct 02 2008

THE future of Assembly offices in Rhos-on-Sea is unclear after Conwy County Council denied entering negotiations to acquire the site.Read

Family of Fairy Falls teenager bid an emotional farewell Oct 02 2008

THE funeral of teenager Ashlie Duffy took place yesterday, a week after the 19-year-old was found dead at a beauty spot in Trefriw.Read

New dawn? Oct 02 2008

WINDFARM chiefs submitted applications to lay power cables and build an electricity sub-station this week, despite the fact they have yet to secure permission to build the off-shore turbines.Read

Glan Conwy cycle bridge to RSPB reserve is a step closer Oct 02 2008

A NEW access bridge could pave the way for a second bridge linking Glan Conwy to Llandudno Junction.Read

CJD not cause of death Oct 02 2008

A LLANRWST man had symptoms which raised the concern he could have the brain disease CJD but a post mortem showed he died from a form of dementia.Read

Former garage is ‘eyesore’ of the town Oct 02 2008

THE former Billington’s Garage has become one of the biggest eyesores in Conwy and there are calls for the site to be demolished as it stands so close to the castle.Read

Danielle sets her sights on title... Oct 02 2008

PRETTY Danielle Kane from Craig-y-Don is hoping to take the tiara at the Miss Wales beauty competition.Read

Former Conwy garage is ‘eyesore’ Oct 02 2008

THE former Billington’s Garage has become one of the biggest eyesores in Conwy and there are calls for the site to be demolished as it stands so close to the castle.Read