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Conwy County News for 16 July 2009

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Tell us who you think deserves recognition for their good deeds Jul 16 2009

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

Pop starlet Tesni’s swine flu warning Jul 16 2009

A MOCHDRE pop starlet diagnosed with swine flu says the disease shouldn’t be blown out of proportion, despite its nasty symptoms.Read

Tal-y-Bont’s Got Talent will wow crowds Jul 16 2009

PEOPLE in the Conwy Valley are gearing up for this year’s Tal-y-Bont and Llanbedr gala day.Read

Llandudno’s 20 years of twinning with French Jul 16 2009

LLANDUDNO celebrated twenty years of twinning with a french town last weekend.Read

James’ parents call for probe into death Jul 16 2009

THE heartbroken parents of a three-year-old boy who died of pneumonia days after developing a chest infection have spoken of their loss.Read

Boat clubCouncil vacancy Jul 16 2009

Small boats’ big dayRead

Get ready to Rock the River in Conwy Jul 16 2009

ORGANISERS of a wakeboarding and music festival predict a bumper weekend for retailers, hotel and guesthouse owners as they prepare for thousands of spectators to descend on Conwy.Read

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Teen stole fuelRead

Praise for PC who tackled ‘samurai’ Jul 16 2009

Cop’s bravery awardRead

Calls for more support for ailing dairy farmers Jul 16 2009

SUPERMARKETS are being asked to support struggling Welsh dairy farmers in light of the failed dairy co-operative, which went into receivership last month, leaving hundreds of farmers out of pocket.Read

How I’ll get our county back on the pace Jul 16 2009

HE’S a former international middle distance runner, and Byron Davies sees the task of growing Conwy county’s economy in similar terms.Read

Family days out Jul 16 2009

A BUS company is asking for top tips for family days out ahead of the summer holidays to put into a new guide.Read

Voluntary worker took own life Jul 16 2009

Clubbing in safetyRead

Minister hints at good news for Llandudno hospital Jul 16 2009

CAMPAIGNERS fighting to retain and improve services at Llandudno Hospital have welcomed comments from heath minister Edwina Hart that she believes it has a bright future.Read

Walking in the air Jul 16 2009

WHEN jet pilot Andy Wyatt flies back home to North Wales this summer his passengers will be outside the plane!Read

Carnival atmosphere! Jul 16 2009

THE whole community turned out for a fun day of family events and competitions at this year’s Rowen Carnival.Read

Fly away on painted wing Jul 16 2009

CHILDREN at Butterfly Day Nursery in Conwy released real life butterflies recently after watching them pupate and emerge.Read

Colwyn Leisure Centre changing rooms Jul 16 2009

A NEW improved Colwyn Leisure Centre opened its doors to the public last week after the completion of state of the art changing room facilities.Read

Swimmer Rowena joins GB team for World Transplant Games Jul 16 2009

A BLIND swimmer has told of her excitement after being chosen to compete at the World Transplant Games in Australia.Read

Teenagers scale mountainous heights for Ugandan orphans Jul 16 2009

THIRTY competitors met earlier this month for the first annual Conwy Mountain Climb in aid of the i61 Teens’ mission trip to Uganda, which leaves today.Read

Here’s to 75 years of Dolgarrog school Jul 16 2009

PUPILS past and present celebrated Ysgol Dolgarrog’s 75th anniversary last week by looking back at the school’s colourful past.Read

Computer courses Jul 16 2009

FREE internet training is available at a community centre this week to help launch new IT facilities.Read

£35,000 grant for new childrens’ play area Jul 16 2009

A NEW childrens’ play area will be provided in a popular park thanks to a £35,000 grant.Read

I could not believe all the devastation Jul 16 2009

CARS exploded in a huge blaze sparked by arsonists who torched a car lot almost trapping themselves in the devastating blaze.Read

Conwy County Council heritage Jul 16 2009

Open door policyRead

Student Loans company raise funds for Joseph Jul 16 2009

A GRATEFUL mum has thanked her work colleagues who raised £1,500 for a baby charity after her little one was born at just 25 weeks old.Read

Stage show looks to bring book to life Jul 16 2009

WITH brand new songs, beautifully designed scenery and costumes this show is destined to bring the famous books to life in a new and exciting way when they visit Pavilion Theatre RhylRead

Thieves raid two kiddies’ nurseriesPeak viewing Jul 16 2009

Nursery theftsRead

Three peaks challenge Jul 16 2009

A FAMILY whose little boy suffers from cystic fibrosis pulled together to raise £4,000 for the condition by tackling Wales’ toughest peaks.Read

Mum’s suicide after nurse’s ‘misconduct’ Jul 16 2009

A YOUNG mum with mental health problems committed suicide after delays in her post-natal visit from a health visitor, it was claimed this week.Read

Kids will decide what to put in WAG time capsule Jul 16 2009

SCHOOL children are hoping to seal a little piece of history in the new Welsh Assembly office in Llandudno Junction.Read

Top award runs in the family Jul 16 2009

A CONWY valley student has won his college’s top award for agricultural engineering.Read

Fifth birthday party’s £23k for Ty Gobaith Jul 16 2009

NORTH Wales’ only children’s hospice is celebrating after raising £23,000 in just one day.Read

Attempted murderer on the run from open prison Jul 16 2009

AN attempted murderer is on the run after escaping from jail.Read

No template for news files Jul 16 2009

Charity dinner nightRead

Fancy dress prom to celebrate school leavers Jul 16 2009

YOUNGSTERS leaving Trefriw school are in for a grand send-off this weekend when they attend a special Prom Night.Read

Rhos-on-Sea 100th birthday Jul 16 2009

A SPECIAL lady celebrated her 100th birthday at the Aingarth Residential Home on Brompton Avenue in Rhos-on-Sea last week.Read

New consulting rooms set to open Jul 16 2009

A PREVIEW for healthcare professionals at the new Abergele Consulting Rooms was held recently.Read

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Drug carrier’s shameRead

Council’s office transfer plan could provide vital boost to Colwyn Bay’s ailing economy Jul 16 2009

COLWYN Bay’s shopping centre could benefit from hundreds of extra shoppers in the town every day – if plans for new council offices go ahead.Read

Theresea helps troops serving on the front line in Afghanistan Jul 16 2009

A MUM whose son died in the first hours of the invasion of Iraq is still fighting to find out why the American helcopter in which he was travelling crashed.Read

Doctor with rare disease is raising money for children in the Sudan. Jul 16 2009

A BRAVE doctor who is one of only eight people in Britain with a rare muscle wasting disease has spoken of her plight.Read

Ysgol Bro Gwydir broken glass clean up Jul 16 2009

DRUNKEN youths smashing empty bottles on a school playing field have been slammed by an angry headmaster.Read

300 new shoppers in town every day Jul 16 2009

COLWYN Bay’s shopping centre could benefit from hundreds of extra shoppers in the town every day – if plans for new council offices go ahead.Read

Shopkeeper’s move turned her life around Jul 16 2009

A LLANRWST bookshop owner is on the list of finalists honouring men and women who have turned their lives around through a career change.Read

Medieval fayre gets the green light Jul 16 2009

RESIDENTS in Abergele will have the chance to stage the town’s first ever medieval festival this September after it was given the go ahead last week.Read

Transport Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones visits Llanrwst to address heavy traffic issues Jul 16 2009

TRAFFIC calming plans for a busy Conwy Valley town centre are a step closer.Read

Dressed for the occasion! Jul 16 2009

A FANCY time was had by all at this year’s summer fair at Ysgol Penmachno.Read

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