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Conwy County News for 2 April 2009

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Noise fears for Llandudno as bar bids for 2am licence Apr 02 2009

RESIDENTS and hoteliers fear late night noise and violence could increase if another bar in Llandudno’s Upper Mostyn Street is allowed to open until 2am.Read

Colwyn Bay prom and sea defences damanged by waves Apr 02 2009

COLWYN Bay’s promenade was battered by high winds and ferocious waves highlighting the need for improved sea defences.Read

Business under threat as Llanrwst river bank erodes Apr 02 2009

A PROMINENT Conwy Valley tourist business is under threat of disappearing under water after years of drastic erosion.Read

Penrhyn Bay kids reject birthday presents for hospice donations Apr 02 2009

THEY’RE only six years old but Ella Dowber and Georgia Wood have already developed healthy social consciences.Read

'Too many food outlets in Colwyn Bay', say businesses Apr 02 2009

DELICATESSENS, chip shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes in Colwyn Bay are pulling together to fight off competition which they say will close businesses and lead to job losses in the town.Read

Arriva injects £700k into Betws-y-Coed train station Apr 02 2009

A CONWY Valley train station has been transformed thanks to a major cash injection by Arriva Trains Wales.Read

Work on A55 bridges back on track Apr 02 2009

NEW plans have been arranged to complete the work on two £1m bridges over the A55 after construction ground to a halt when the company building them went into administration.Read

Llanrwst garage fed up with flood defence work Apr 02 2009

A BUSY Conwy Valley garage is fighting for survival after flood defence work by the Environment Agency has resulted in customer access being blocked by contractors.Read

Barriers to stop travellers camp at Abergele this Easter Apr 02 2009

COUNCILLORS in Abergele say they are hoping a height barrier to halt travellers from using one of the town’s parks will be ready for Easter.Read

Cartrefi Conwy to invest £30m in ex-council homes. Apr 02 2009

A HOUSING association is investing £30 million in Conwy county, promising to improve former council homes and create jobs and apprenticeships for young people.Read

Retired cop blasts North Wales Police over Old Colwyn Apr 02 2009

A RETIRED inspector has blasted North Wales Police’s chief constable for “disrespecting” the views of Old Colwyn residents.Read

Disruption at Llandudno shelter only 'teething problems' Apr 02 2009

PROBLEMS with anti-social behaviour at a sheltered housing scheme for young people have been dismissed as “teething problems” by an involved councillor.Read

Jail for Colwyn Bay man who rammed police car Apr 02 2009

A THUG who rammed a police car seven times as he tried to flee was jailed for three years yesterday.Read

Eight homes saved from Rhos-on-Sea fire Apr 02 2009

FIRE crews prevented a bungalow fire from spreading and destroying a terrace of eight properties in Rhos-on-Sea yesterday morning.Read

Llandudno memorial garden for Stahams and Chloe Clark Apr 02 2009

A MEMORIAL garden to children from Llandudno who have died in tragic circumstances is about to take root.Read

Man hurt in doorstep burglary horror at Old Colwyn Apr 02 2009

TWO thugs in hooded tops terrorised a man on his own doorstep after forcing their way into his home.Read

Policeman organises alcohol-free disco at Penmaenmawr Apr 02 2009

A POLICEMAN is organising a drug and alcohol free disco for youngsters in the summer holiday in a bid to stamp out anti-social behaviour.Read

North Wales courts deal with 94 parents over truancy Apr 02 2009

A TOTAL of 69 parents in North Wales were found guilty of allowing their children to truant from school over the last two years, it has emerged.Read

Llandudno Woolworths to become bookshop Apr 02 2009

A BOOKSHOP is set to open in the old Woolworth’s store in Llandudno.Read

Rescued seal pup released at Rhos-on-Sea Apr 02 2009

POLICE officers who saved a baby seal pup after he was washed ashore saw him released back into the sea this week.Read

Motorists prepare for a year of delays and chaos on A55 Apr 02 2009

SPEED limits along the A55 expressway will be cut to 40mph while grass verges are trimmed and safety barriers are checked.Read

Capel Curig man's labour of love sees car excavated Apr 02 2009

IT is 40 years since a Conwy Valley engineer began the excavation of a motoring masterpiece.Read

Conwy United FC to repair Morfa Stadium Apr 02 2009

DAMAGED fencing caused by severe weather at a football ground could be fixed in time for next season.Read

Conwy parents will pay for giving up kids to care Apr 02 2009

PARENTS will be forced to pay for children voluntarily given up to the care of social services as Conwy County Council becomes the first council in Wales to implement a cost-cutting scheme.Read