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Conwy County News for 26 March 2009

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From chaos of 9/11 to calm of Conwy Valley Mar 26 2009

A FIREFIGHTER caught up in the horror of the 9/11 World Trade Centre attacks in New York has now settled for a quieter life in the Conwy Valley.Read

Llandudno cycle route debate flares up Mar 26 2009

THE row over whether or not a cycle route should run along Llandudno promenade has flared up again with news that design work can start this year.Read

Mochdre woman defies odds and celebrates 21st birthday Mar 26 2009

A YOUNG woman given a 50/50 chance of surviving an acute form of leukaemia as a baby is celebrating turning 21 this weekend.Read

Colwyn Bay woman stranded on Snowdonia mountainside survives by hugging her pet Chihuahua Mar 26 2009

A MUM who survived a night in woodland in Snowdonia says she wrote a letter and recorded a video message for her daughter fearing she wouldn’t be found alive.Read

Bullies kicked Llanrwst girl unconscious Mar 26 2009

AN angry Llanrwst mum has spoken out after an unprovoked attack by bullies left her daughter unconscious.Read

Old Colwyn man jailed for sex assault Mar 26 2009

A RELIEVED mum is delighted the man who assaulted her in a dark alleyway was jailed this week.Read

Conwy Day Nursery raise funds for toddler Mar 26 2009

NURSERY staff walked 9 miles to fuel funds for a brave toddler battling cancer.Read

Llandudno opponents to homeless shelter speak out Mar 26 2009

OPPONENTS of a sheltered housing scheme for young people say their worst fears have been realised since it opened a few weeks ago.Read

Three in court after Old Colwyn Somerfield incident Mar 26 2009

THREE men have appeared in court accused of an armed raid at Somerfield supermarket in Old Colwyn, and an attack on a woman and her son at a house nearby.Read

Man deported after police raid Llandudno brothel Mar 26 2009

FOR the second time in a year police and immigration officers have uncovered what they believe to be a brothel in Llandudno.Read

Penrhyn Bay woman has raised over £2m for charity Mar 26 2009

OVER the past 50 years Phyllis Ford has raised an incredible £2m for charity and at the age of 85 she’s still going strong.Read

Death trap Llandudno bridge to be made safe Mar 26 2009

A BRIDGE labelled a potential death trap for school children will be made safe thanks to a cash handout from the Welsh Assembly.Read

French dream shattered for Llandudno couple Mar 26 2009

A COUPLE whose dream of starting a new life in France was shattered by the global recession have returned home to Llandudno.Read

Conwy to charge parents who give up their children Mar 26 2009

PARENTS unable to cope with children who are voluntarily put into social care will be made to pay for their child’s upkeep if today Conwy County Council becomes the first local authority in Wales to implement a cost-saving scheme.Read

Tributes paid to pillar of Colwyn Bay community Mar 26 2009

A FORMER chief public health officer for Colwyn Bay and a popular local personality has died after a long illness.Read

Llansannan dairy given planning permission Mar 26 2009

A DAIRY farm has been allowed to build an agricultural worker’s home, despite breaking council policy.Read

Penmaenmawr’s Masonic Hall could be replaced by flats Mar 26 2009

FEARS that plans for nine flats will overdevelop an area of Penmaenmawr once a 100-year-old building is demolished followed a meeting at Bodlondeb.Read

TV cheft Phil Vickery backs Llandudno campaign Mar 26 2009

A CELEBRITY chef has lent his support to a healthy eating campaign for North Wales youngsters launched at a Llandudno school earlier this week.Read

Ysgol Rowen score a double with achievements Mar 26 2009

ECO-FRIENDLY youngsters from Ysgol Rowen have struck gold after recycling an amazing 17 Yellow Pages directories per pupil recently.Read

Clog dancers to compete in County Eisteddfod Mar 26 2009

A group of plucky youngster from Ysgol Bro Gwydir (above), Llanrwst, are through to the County Eisteddfod after dancing their clogs off.Read

North Wales caravan parks expected to see 20% rise in bookings Mar 26 2009

NORTH WALES’ caravan parks could spell the answer to the credit crunch for the region, after a top tourism body spoke of their economic contribution.Read

Kinmel Bay Outdoor Pursuits Club join forces with artist for new project Mar 26 2009

A COLLABORATION between a Kinmel Bay artist and a group of young adventurers from the town is set to be showcased later this year.Read

Concerns over Trefriw flood work answered Mar 26 2009

A NUMBER of questions have been raised by local people at the recent public exhibition sessions held earlier this month in Trefriw and Llanrwst.Read

Still hope for eco-village plans Mar 26 2009

AN eco-tourism project powered by wind turbines on Hiraethog Moors could still be built, its developer claimed.Read

Tesco car park scheme dropped for Llandudno Junction Mar 26 2009

TRAFFIC improvements at a superstore car park have been dropped.Read

Keeping mum about Gertrude’s secret Mar 26 2009

WHEN it comes to secrecy, there are none better at keeping mum than the actress Prunella Scales, who became a sitcom icon thanks to playing the hideous Sybil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers.Read

Guests are in for an Easter treat at Groes Inn Mar 26 2009

THE Groes Inn, nestled in the heart of the Conwy Valley, has a special Easter treat in store for guests staying at the Inn next weekend. Guests in each of its 14 bedroom suites will receive a luxury Easter egg – but only if they can find it!Read

Dolwyddelan Coffee Club raise money for Welsh Air Ambulance Mar 26 2009

LADIES from Dolwyddelan’s Coffee Club, who regularly meet up for drinks and chat, have helped to raise over £700 for a local charity.Read

Cyw and Twf’s nursery show on tour in Llandudno Mar 26 2009

YOUNGSTERS in Llandudno had an afternoon to remember when a number of familiar faces performed in a special stage show that visited Craig-y-Don recently.Read

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