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Conwy County News for 30 October 2008

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Llanfairfechan teenager struck by meningitis Oct 30 2008

TRIBUTES have been paid to a special teenager who died suddenly last week from meningitis.Read

Droppings patrols to clamp down on Colwyn Bay dog owners Oct 30 2008

DOG owners in the Colwyn Bay area could be targeted by wardens waiting to catch owners who fail to pick up after their animals in popular walking hotspots.Read

Controversial Glan Conwy housing development shelved Oct 30 2008

CAMPAIGNERS were jumping for joy this week when it was confirmed that Macbryde Homes have withdrawn their controversial housing development plan for Glan Conwy.Read

Llandudno’s Victorian Extravaganza in funding shortfall Oct 30 2008

INCREASED costs mean that Llandudno’s Victorian Extravaganza is struggling for funding and on Friday committee members in period dress lobbied town councillors for a bigger grant.Read

Dyserth biker's death prompts coroner's speeding warning Oct 30 2008

A CORONER flagged up the perils of speed at the inquest into the tragic death of Dyserth motorcyclist Stuart Sweetman.Read

Politician pledges to tackle Abergele deprivation Oct 30 2008

A LEADING Abergele politician has reiterated his pledge to improve the town’s ranking as one of the most deprived areas in Conwy.Read

West Shore phone mast protests at Llandudno Oct 30 2008

PROTESTERS are opposing plans to site a mobile phone mast just yards from houses at Llandudno’s West Shore.Read

People of Penmaenmawr clean up village Oct 30 2008

PLANS to transform the streets of Penmaenmawr are on track with a new scheme for cleaner streets.Read

Llanfairfechan housing development sparks opposition Oct 30 2008

LLANFAIRFECHAN residents in opposition to a housing development in a designated conservation area are set to do battle with the developer on Tuesday.Read

Thousands visit Conwy Feast despite bad weather Oct 30 2008

DESPITE the atrocious weather, thousands of people flocked to Conwy last weekend to enjoy the Conwy Feast, with many saying it was the best ever.Read

Improving the town’s status Oct 30 2008

A LEADING Abergele politician has reiterated his pledge to improve the town’s ranking as one of the most deprived areas in Conwy.Read

Jungle adventure inspires Orangutan exhibition Oct 30 2008

AN ARTIST who spent six weeks in the jungle working with orangutans is holding an exhibition inspired by the trip.Read

Conwy Valley community councils victory over merger Oct 30 2008

THE people of Trefriw and Dolgarrog are breathing a sigh of relief this week after the Local Government Boundaries Commission for Wales recommended against a merger of their two community councils.Read

Runners caught up in washout Oct 30 2008

A DWYGYFYLCHI fell runner was caught up in the horrendous floods that struck last week’s marathon in the Lake District.Read

Macbryde Homes have left the building Oct 30 2008

CAMPAIGNERS were jumping for joy this week when it was confirmed that Macbryde Homes has withdrawn its controversial housing development plan for Glan Conwy.Read

Accidental death verdict on biker who hit a lamppost Oct 30 2008

A CORONER flagged up the perils of speed at the inquest into the tragic death of Dyserth motorcyclist Stuart Sweetman.Read

Jungle adventure inspires Orangutan exhibition Oct 30 2008

AN ARTIST who spent six weeks in the jungle working with orangutans is holding an exhibition inspired by the trip.Read

Mobile mast plan gets cold reception from residents Oct 30 2008

PROTESTERS are opposing plans to site a mobile phone mast just yards from houses at Llandudno’s West Shore.Read

Food festival leaves a nasty taste with taxi firm boss Oct 30 2008

A TAXI boss in Conwy is claiming that last weekend’s food festival caused havoc to his business.Read

Hilarious tales of the high life Oct 30 2008

THERE aren’t many who would open a talk on their climbing experiences with an image of them as a child, stark-naked holding a plastic bag with a poo inside, but renowned mountaineer Andy Kirkpatrick pulled it off with aplomb at Venue Cymru in Llandudno.Read

Extra cash wanted for showpiece Oct 30 2008

INCREASED costs mean that Llandudno’s Victorian Extravaganza is struggling for funding and on Friday committee members in period dress lobbied town councillors for a bigger grant.Read

Centre hits back on youth policy Oct 30 2008

A COMMUNITY centre committee has hit back at what it describes as a campaign to discredit it because there is no youth club there.Read

Grandfather struck down by car Oct 30 2008

POLICE in Kinmel Bay are appealing for information after a grandfather was killed in a traffic accident in the town this week.Read

Killer bug claims student Oct 30 2008

TRIBUTES have been paid to a special teenager who died suddenly last week from meningitis.Read

Outrage over ‘snub’ to smaller resorts Oct 30 2008

POLITICIANS in Pensarn and other resorts along the North Wales coast say they have been snubbed by regeneration plans announced last week.Read

Hilarious tales of the high life Oct 30 2008

Adopt a street ... and take pride in how village looks Oct 30 2008

PLANS to transform the streets of Penmaenmawr are on track with a new scheme for cleaner streets.Read

‘There are so many little things that remind us of him’ Oct 30 2008

DEVASTATED friends of little Mason Statham have created a moving shrine to the 20-month-old at Little Angels nursery in Llandudno.Read

wardens targeting dog mess Oct 30 2008

DOG owners in the Colwyn Bay area could be targeted by wardens waiting to catch owners who fail to pick up after their animals in popular walking hotspots.Read

Plot to put down new green roots Oct 30 2008

GARDENERS in Rhos-on-Sea could soon benefit from new allotments.Read

Battle lines are drawn over housing scheme Oct 30 2008

LLANFAIRFECHAN residents in opposition to a housing development in a designated conservation area are set to do battle with the developer on Tuesday.Read