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Conwy County News for 23 July 2009

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Llandudno teen could have dropped dead at any second Jul 23 2009

ONLY months after being diagnosed with a life-threatening heart condition, a teenager beat the odds to win a gruelling 5k road race.Read

Fears of tragedy at damaged Llanrwst bridge Jul 23 2009

URGENT action must be taken to protect Llanrwst’s ancient bridge from further damage after it was hit twice in a fortnight by heavy goods vehicles, according to town councillors.Read

Security guards for Colwyn Bay shops at night Jul 23 2009

SHOPKEEPERS in Colwyn Bay have brought in security specialists to guard their shops at night from drunks, vandals and break-ins.Read

Disney scales summit Jul 23 2009

A TOUCH of cartoon magic was brought to the mountains of Snowdonia as Mickey Mouse and Goofy waved off 24 Disney employees as they began their climb to the summit of Snowdon.Read

Rugby heroes fly in to give kids a day to remember Jul 23 2009

CHILDREN who lost treasured rugby souvenirs in a coach fire had a special treat when sport stars visited their school on Friday and replaced the lost items.Read

Fire service cracks down on rogue landlords Jul 23 2009

ROGUE landlords who put lives at risk by not installing fire precautions are being targeted by the fire service.Read

Llandudno’s Allied Carpets store under closure threat Jul 23 2009

THE future of Llandudno’s Allied Carpets store hangs in the balance after the company went into administration last week.Read

Orme tombstoning fears Jul 23 2009

YOUNGSTERS are putting their lives at risk by indulging in the practice of “tombstoning” off the cliffs of the Great Orme.Read

Body in quarry on coastal pathway Jul 23 2009

Body found on Little OrmeRead

Fingerprint security system is installed at day nursery Jul 23 2009

A COLWYN Bay day nursery is protecting children through a new state-of-the-art fingerprint security device.Read

Opera debut at Glynllifon country park Jul 23 2009

OPERA fans are in for a treat this summer as Glynllifon holds its first Opera Gala concert in its historic grounds.Read

Copter crew is thanked for saving Amy Jul 23 2009

A YOUNG woman who owes her life to the police helicopter has paid a visit to the airbase to thank the crew.Read

Cricket tickets up for grabs! Jul 23 2009

FIRST Class Cricket is returning to Colwyn Bay.Read

A Welshman abroad Jul 23 2009

A LLANDUDNO man is helping to publicise the resort in his role as an entertainer on board a cruise ship.Read

Singing to save the world Jul 23 2009

GIRL Guides were hitting the high notes at a recent Water Aid concert.Read

Clown Harley pops the question in circus ring Jul 23 2009

CHRIS Williams wasn’t clowning around when he proposed to his girlfriend in a circus ring on Tuesday evening.Read

Youngsters learn vital road safety skills Jul 23 2009

YOUNGSTERS at Ysgol Tudno in Llandudno learnt road safety skills thanks to national kerbcraft scheme.Read

Urdd winners are on song Jul 23 2009

YOUNGSTERS from Ysgol Llanddoged (pictured above) were on a high note when they won at the Eisteddfod.Read

Cricket ace proud to join Welsh squad Jul 23 2009

A JUNIOR cricketing ace is in a spin after joining the Welsh squad.Read

Old Colwyn crime down Jul 23 2009

A POLICE inspector says a drop in crime in Old Colwyn is down to the community and bobbies working more closely together.Read

Big Mac meets little car Jul 23 2009

THIS was the horror scene which greeted one poor motorist on Sunday.Read

New play area Jul 23 2009

CHILDREN at Ysgol Bod Alaw in Colwyn Bay are enjoying a brand new playground.Read

Daniel’s a real life saver Jul 23 2009

A TEENAGER saved his little sister’s life when she almost choked to death.Read

Carers meet Edwina Hart to discuss respite worried Jul 23 2009

CARERS worried about problems with respite care after the closure of a unit for the Elderly Mentally Infirm (EMI) have met health minister Edwina Hart to discuss their concerns.Read

Bloom judge impressed Jul 23 2009

WALES in Bloom judge Clare Price was greeted by Llandudno’s mayor Janet Jones and Miss Alice Lucia Harris at Venue Cymru when she visited the resort on Sunday.Read

Rising star in West End Show Jul 23 2009

A RISING star returned to her former dance school to give children dancing tips after landing a part in a West End show.Read

Get involved in environmental days Jul 23 2009

THE Snowdonia Society is hoping to encourage young people to get involved in their free environmental days.Read

New Assembly building starts to take shape Jul 23 2009

THIS is the latest close-up view of the new Welsh Assembly Government headquarters in Llandudno Junction.Read

Appeal for trekkers to join 460-mile charity expedition Jul 23 2009

A FORMER climbing instructor who plans to tackle a marathon trek for a children’s hospital is disappointed by the response to a request for people to join him.Read

Rate relief appeal Jul 23 2009

FEARS that hoteliers in Wales are at a disadvantage when competing against those in England and Scotland for business were put to Assembly heritage and tourism minister Alun Ffred Jones last week.Read