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Conwy County News for 16 April 2009

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Neighbour saves man trapped by Llandudno fire Apr 16 2009

WHEN fire broke out in a block of flats in Llandudno, Mark Powell was trapped on the top floor and says his life was saved by a quick-thinking neighbour.Read

Anger as go-ahead is given to 18 Llysfaen homes Apr 16 2009

RESIDENTS’ protests fell on deaf ears yesterday when councillors approved plans for 18 new homes in Llysfaen.Read

Llanrwst kids' club Rwsters closes over funds squeeze Apr 16 2009

A POPULAR youth drop-in club which has provided an after-school haven for thousands of children over the years has been forced to close.Read

Llandudno club's £12 booze deal 'causing brawls' Apr 16 2009

A NIGHTCLUB has come under fire after its £12 all inclusive drink deal was said to be turning the place into a bar room brawl.Read

Rhos-on-Sea disabled teenager’s wheelchair stolen Apr 16 2009

A MOTHER says she is horrified after callous thieves stole a wheelchair which her blind and disabled teenage son was dependent on.Read

Travelodge hotel proposal for Colwyn Bay withdrawn Apr 16 2009

PLANS for a 51-bedroom hotel in the heart of Colwyn Bay were sensationally withdrawn yesterday.Read

Conwy Council Meals on Wheels review sparks fears Apr 16 2009

THERE are fears that a proposed reorganisation of the Meals on Wheels service could see some pensioners lose out on a hot meal delivered to their front door.Read

Llandudno hospice celebrates 10th anniversary Apr 16 2009

TEN years after it first opened its doors to patients, St David’s Hospice is still fighting for an equal share of NHS funding.Read

Businessmen invites Colwyn Bay and Abergele ideas Apr 16 2009

A BANKING brain is planning to set up his own Dragons’ Den by calling on bright sparks from Abergele and Colwyn Bay to pitch their business ideas to him.Read

Minister gets on his bike to launch Conwy Valley trail Apr 16 2009

HERITAGE minister Alun Ffred Jones put his pedal to the metal last week when he visited the Conwy Valley to open a mountain bike trail.Read

Sun brings bumper Easter trade to Llandudno Apr 16 2009

WHILE resorts elsewhere were struggling because of bad weather, Llandudno basked in the sun and enjoyed a bumper Easter.Read

Praise for police officers in Penmaenmawr Apr 16 2009

A BOBBY on the beat is a reassuring asset to residents of a quarry village, as I found when I joined PC Mike Smith on a community clean-up day.Read

Old Colwyn regeneration group is set up Apr 16 2009

RESIDENTS and businesses in Old Colwyn have set up a committee in the hope of grabbing a slice of the multi-million pound cake of European funding available to Colwyn Bay and Rhyl.Read