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Conwy County News for 2 July 2009

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"You could easily confuse Llandudno for Afghanistan, only with more heroin” Jul 02 2009

A CONTROVERSIAL national newspaper columnist has caused anger over the suggestion Snowdonia resembles war-torn Afghanistan.Read

Row over spending £17k on Llandudno school bike shed Jul 02 2009

A ROW has broken out between school governors over a decision to spend £17,000 on a new bike shed.Read

Colwyn Bay road 'a mess' despite £1.4m revamp Jul 02 2009

DISAPPOINTED shopkeepers say Colwyn Bay’s main high-street already looks scruffy and unkempt just two weeks after its official opening.Read

Woman jumped into hedge to avoid speeding drivers in Llandudno Jul 02 2009

A WOMAN jumped into a hedge in fear as two speeding drivers raced each other along a town’s dual carriageway, a court was told last week.Read

Pupils put their best foot forward Jul 02 2009

THOUGHTFUL kids took part in a sponsored walk to help raise over £1,000 for a research charity close to their hearts.Read

Venue Cymru show Jul 02 2009

A SHOWCASE of the most talented youngsters will take place at next week.Read

Young boys honoured for their hard work Jul 02 2009

DESIGNERS of a Bike Park in Bryn Engan woods have won a community award for their innovative work in design and building.Read

Boost for Merched group Jul 02 2009

AN award for over £700 is to be used on an artistic and historical project thanks to an Awards for All Wales funding boost.Read

Flying high with ski team Jul 02 2009

PUPILS from Ysgol Betws-y-Coed proved they are a cut above the rest after entering a ski competition.Read

Last chance to have your say on LDP plans Jul 02 2009

THE people of Abergele are being urged to have their say on controversial proposals for the town.Read

Protest against housing target in Penrhyn Bay Jul 02 2009

RESIDENTS protesting against a plan to site up to 100 homes in their community lobbied councillors and planning officers this week.Read

Rhos-on-Sea golfMarathon Jul 02 2009

Opening at golf clubRead

Abergele healthcare site is given name Jul 02 2009

A NAME has finally been chosen for a private healthcare facility set to open on the outskirts of Abergele this month.Read

Colwyn Bay trust Jul 02 2009

A TRUST fund ensured promising youngsters from the Colwyn Bay area have a good start in life.Read

Gwledd Conwy Feast food festival goers’ castle bonus Jul 02 2009

Castle’s feast treatRead

Council flies the flag Jul 02 2009

CONWY County Council supported Armed Forces Day recently by flying the British Union flag.Read

Orme horse jaw bone is a pioneering hologram Jul 02 2009

AN ANCIENT horse jaw bone found in a cave on the Great Orme has been made into a pioneering hologram.Read

French fancies on the square Jul 02 2009

LLANRWST went continental crazy on Friday as Ancaster Square came alive with a bustling French Market Day.Read

Carnival organisers’ plea over £1,500 bill at Abergele event Jul 02 2009

ORGANISERS of the Abergele Carnival have appealed for help to pay a £1,500 bill for road signs at next year’s event.Read

77-Year old tackles 10k race for St David’s Hospice Jul 02 2009

A 77-YEAR-OLD man is donning his running shoes to tackle a tough run around the streets of London in aid of St David’s Hospice.Read

Mystery businessman flies in for Conwy Castle Visit Jul 02 2009

A MYSTERY American businessman caused a stir when he arrived by helicopter to take a whistlestop tour of Conwy Castle and the other three fortresses of King Edward I.Read

West Shore sand clearance work starts Jul 02 2009

THE promised operation to clear sand from Llandudno’s West Shore promenade started yesterday (Wednesday).Read

Llandudno town stalwart dies Jul 02 2009

A WOMAN who played an active role in Llandudno community life has died aged 91.Read

Medieval magic for Chernobyl kids Jul 02 2009

A GROUP of children from Chernobyl were treated to some medieval magic by The Knights of Conwy recently.Read

Bilingual dog needs a new home in Colwyn Bay Jul 02 2009

ANIMAL carers hope to home a bilingual dog now that she can understand English commands as well as Welsh.Read

Bryn Euryn Dog walkers protest Jul 02 2009

MORE than 200 angry dog walkers turned out to protest against council plans to graze livestock on Bryn Euryn in Rhos-on-Sea on Saturday.Read

Ysgol Glan Gele pupils enjoy visit to Welsh Assembly Jul 02 2009

YOUNG eco warriors from Ysgol Glan Gele took their green credentials to Cardiff to meet Welsh Assembly members recently.Read

Rhos-on-Sea roadworks Jul 02 2009

ROADWORKS on a seafront at the height of the tourist season damaged trade and tourism in Rhos-on-Sea say angry shopkeepers.Read

LDP protestors lobby councillorsJazz nights at Departure Lounge in Abergele Jul 02 2009

Warm Welsh welcomeRead

1. What was the name of the lead singer of rock group Nirvana? Jul 02 2009

2. Name the railway stations on a Monopoly board.Read

Carl Davis shaken and stirred by 007 music Jul 02 2009

MOST of us are fans of the James Bond theme music and New York-born composer and conductor Carl Davis is no exception.Read

Llandudno lifeboat man joins elitie rescue squad Jul 02 2009

A MEMBER of Llandudno’s lifeboat crew has won a place on a top rescue squad.Read

Sick cemetery vandals ‘should be punished’ Jul 02 2009

CHILDREN under the age of 10 have been blamed for smashing cemetery headstones.Read

Flexible child care scheme launched Jul 02 2009

A DAY nursery is helping parents who might only want occasional child care by launching a pay as you use scheme.Read

Hospice welcomes Conservative funding promise Jul 02 2009

THE recession means Llandudno’s St David’s Hospice has seen some of its income take a 10% dive in recent months.Read

Plea for more West Shore litter bins Jul 02 2009

A LACK of litter bins on Llandudno’s West Shore means rubbish is left strewn around the beach and prom.Read

‘Abergele Martyrs’ are remembered 40 years on Jul 02 2009

A PARADE to commemorate the deaths 40 years ago of two would-be bombers took place last weekend.Read

Four swine flu cases in Denbighshire Jul 02 2009

FOUR cases of swine flu have been confirmed in the neighbouring county of Denbighshire.Read

Ombudsman investigates how taxi man was allowed to borrrow £100,000 Jul 02 2009

THE twin brother of a man who killed himself after getting into financial difficulties is pursuing the companies that loaned him the money.Read

Sea angler rescued off Llandudno Jul 02 2009

A FISHERMAN adrift in an inflatable dinghy was rescued by Llandudno inshore lifeboat on Tuesday night.Read

Clean-up crew is out in force on Pensarn beach Jul 02 2009

VOLUNTEERS were out to prove life wasn’t a beach when they took to the seaside recently.Read

Witness appeal after incidents in Llanrwst Jul 02 2009

POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information following two incidents in the Llanrwst area.Read

Grand Slam prize to help cancer ward Jul 02 2009

Rugby shirt raffledRead

Acclaimed author’s novel ‘is my last’ Jul 02 2009

Author’s final novelRead

Rescued from Orme ledge Jul 02 2009

Little Orme rescueRead

Walkers celebrate tourism title Jul 02 2009

KEEN walkers were taken on a tour of a Llanfairfechan to celebrate a top title.Read

Police bike squad tackles street crime Jul 02 2009

POLICE are getting on their bikes to fight street crime.Read

Will you help keep a close eye on your neighbourhood? Jul 02 2009

THE search is on for new members of Llandudno Junction’s Neighbourhood Watch scheme.Read

It’s time to vote for unsung heroes Jul 02 2009

FOR the twelfth year in succession we want you to nominate local heroes for top awards.Read

Welsh Mountain Zoo Snow Leopard cubs Jul 02 2009

TWO baby snow leopards are the latest additions at Colwyn Bay’s Welsh Mountain Zoo.Read

School governors in row over bike shed Jul 02 2009

A ROW has broken out between school governors over a decision to spend £17,000 on a new bike shed.Read

Does this look like a war zone to you, Mr Littlejohn? Jul 02 2009

A CONTROVERSIAL newspaper columnist who likened Llandudno on a Saturday night to heroin-ridden and war-torn Afghanistan has caused outrage.Read

snowdonia ‘looks like the tora bora’ Jul 02 2009

A CONTROVERSIAL national newspaper columnist has caused anger over the suggestion Snowdonia resembles war-torn Afghanistan.Read

School governors in row over bike shed Jul 02 2009

A ROW has broken out between school governors over a decision to spend £17,000 on a new bike shed.Read

Action group is formed to fight housing development Jul 02 2009

LLANRWST residents stunned by proposed development plans for housing have enlisted the support of their Assembly Member.Read

Bereaved Mum speaks out after pupils’ ‘amazing’ effort Jul 02 2009

A GRIEVING mum who lost her baby to sudden infant death syndrome has spoken of her battle to raise awareness about the condition.Read

School holds carnival Jul 02 2009

YSGOL Glan-y-Mor’s school carnival will take place on Saturday, July 11.Read

Fashion show to help pupils Jul 02 2009

FOUR Eirias High School pupils are holding a fund raising event to help finance an expedition to Ecuador.Read

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