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Conwy County News for 5 February 2009

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Llanfairfechan toddler heads to France for vital cancer tests Feb 05 2009

A TODDLER is today undergoing tests in Paris to see if she can receive lifesaving treatment for a rare cancer after a community pulled together to raise the funds needed for her to travel.Read

Colwyn Bay children put at risk by drivers Feb 05 2009

DANGEROUS drivers are a risk to children’s lives claim parents at two primary schools on Greenfield Road in Colwyn Bay.Read

Support builds for troubled Trofarth shooting ground Feb 05 2009

AN ANGRY father of an Olympic hopeful has spoken out in support of a popular long-established Conwy Valley shooting range battling for survival.Read

Put your name on a speed bump in Abergele Feb 05 2009

SPEED bumps could be sponsored in a bid to raise funds for a much-loved beauty spot.Read

Conwy Valley farmer’s plea after dogs savage sheep Feb 05 2009

A CONWY Valley farmer is pleading with dog owners to be more responsible after two rottweilers savaged and killed 15 of his sheep.Read

Protesters go it alone to oppose Gwynt-y-Mor windfarm Feb 05 2009

CAMPAIGNERS fighting against the Gwynt-y-Môr offshore wind farm will take their case directly to the High Court in London even though a barrister says the government didn’t break the law in giving it the go-ahead.Read

North Wales Police raise up flag to celebrate gay rights Feb 05 2009

NORTH Wales Police raised a rainbow flag to mark the start of a series of staff activities aimed at celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual History Month.Read

Llandudno's £6m swimming pool to close for repair work Feb 05 2009

THE latest in a series of snags with Llandudno’s £6m swimming centre means the training pool has been out of action for over a week.Read

Glan Conwy oil rig worker crushed to death, inquest hears Feb 05 2009

A FATHER-OF-TWO from the Conwy Valley was crushed to death while working on an oil rig – an inquest at Llandudno Magistrates Court heard.Read

Victorian architecture key to Old Colwyn future Feb 05 2009

OLD Colwyn could be set for a Victorian-style revamp in a bid to regenerate the town’s image.Read

Upset over loss of Llandudno's Bodnant EMI unit Feb 05 2009

SHOCKED carers and staff heard on Tuesday that the Bodnant EMI unit in Llandudno will close just two weeks after health minister Edwina Hart said she wanted more consultation.Read

Llandudno peer angry at cash scandal in the House of Lords Feb 05 2009

LLANDUDNO peer Lord Roger Roberts is angry that the reputation of the House of Lords has been damaged by the scandal involving four Labour lords who are accused of accepting payment to table amendments to bills.Read

Gwytherin homes promised broadband within three years Feb 05 2009

RURAL villagers who complained they were living in a communications “not-spot” have been told they will have access to broadband internet by 2012.Read

Mum and daughter in court over Colwyn Bay attack Feb 05 2009

A DRUNKEN mother and daughter attacked a woman bouncer after being told to leave a Colwyn Bay nightspot, a court heard on Monday.Read

Llandudno RNLI team gets special thanks for yacht rescue Feb 05 2009

BRAVE lifeboat volunteers who battled stormy seas for 16 hours to rescue a couple whose yacht was in trouble 30 miles out to sea have been praised by RNLI chiefs.Read

War on dog mess at Llanfairfechan Feb 05 2009

LLANFAIRFECHAN’S community policing team has launched a war on dog mess with the use of CCTV.Read

Trefriw teen's inquest concludes accidental death Feb 05 2009

A 19-YEAR-OLD found face down in a rock pool may have slipped while walking.Read

Abergele community wants gates to stop yobs Feb 05 2009

RESIDENTS of an Abergele street say they have had enough of antisocial behaviour problems which could be solved by fitting gates in a nearby alleyway.Read

Tributes for Llandudno textile inventor Feb 05 2009

TRIBUTES have been paid to a textiles pioneer who made waterproof and windproof fabric for Everest climbers.Read

Heating pay-off insult for Llanrwst woman who lives in damp home Feb 05 2009

A LLANRWST woman forced to continue living in chronic damp housing association accommodation says she is insulted by a £30 heating pay-off.Read

Search for owner of missing Llandudno cat Feb 05 2009

THE riddle of Monty the white cat is baffling members of the Cats Protection League who are trying to trace his owners after he was found straying in Llandudno.Read

North Wales Police to use Smartwater to cut burglaries Feb 05 2009

A SCHEME to tackle crime launched on Monday by North Wales Police was first pioneered by a Llandudno jeweller.Read

North Wales' emergency services joining forces to respond quickly Feb 05 2009

AN INNOVATIVE command centre in St Asaph which coordinates emergency responses across the region received the backing of a top Welsh politician last week.Read

North Wales Police spends £263,000 on boots Feb 05 2009

NORTH Wales Police have spent £263,000 on officers’ boots in the last five years.Read

Llandudno family’s tribute to Chloe Clark Feb 05 2009

THE family of Chloe Clark marked the anniversary of her death on Tuesday, one year on from the horror crash which claimed her life.Read

Conwy Council defends school closures after snowfall Feb 05 2009

A WEEKEND of snow blizzards closed a handful of Conwy Valley schools on Monday giving scores of children an extra day off.Read

Conwy Valley wildlife officer wins award Feb 05 2009

A WILDLIFE Enforcement Officer has been recognised nationally after a number of high-profile cases and a pioneering training course.Read

Abergele women’s group is seeking new recruits Feb 05 2009

A WOMEN’S group in Abergele is looking for new recruits to join them at their next meeting to discuss a range of issues in the town.Read

Cancer campaigner raises cash for Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Feb 05 2009

A CANCER campaigner says she is hoping to get Wales walking in a bid to raise funds for new equipment at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd.Read

AM steps up search for funds for Colwyn Bay pier renovation Feb 05 2009

VITAL funding towards the refurbishment of Colwyn Bay pier has possibly moved a step closer.Read

Man injured on Carneddau when blown over by wind Feb 05 2009

IN another weekend rescue Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue team was called out Sunday morning for a walker who suffered injuries after being blown over in high winds.Read

Two brothers found dead on Snowdon Feb 05 2009

THE bodies of two brothers who went missing on Snowdon over the weekend have been found by rescuers.Read

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