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Conwy County News for 24 September 2009

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Fayre could bring in 40,000 visitors to the Conwy Valley Sep 24 2009

BETWS-Y-COED could benefit from an influx of up to 40,000 extra visitors if a Celtic Spring Fayre is given the go ahead.Read

Fears youngsters are sniffing aerosols in Llandudno Junction underpass Sep 24 2009

FEARS that youngsters are putting their lives at risk by sniffing aerosols have been sparked after empty cans were found in an underpass.Read

Shooting fears at Rhos on Sea nature reserve Sep 24 2009

TWO men armed with guns sparked a police search after being spotted in a popular nature reserve by walkers.Read

Angry residents hit back over Colwyn Bay report Sep 24 2009

ANGRY residents have hit back after plans to demolish homes on two Colwyn Bay streets were revealed by an outspoken councillor.Read

Boxer in court on robbery charge Sep 24 2009

TWO petrol station workers were threatened by a boxer wearing a motorcycle helmet and wielding a carving knife in a terrifying robbery, a jury was told.Read

Row breaks out at plans for new ropes course Sep 24 2009

A LEADING outdoor activity provider has slammed the idea of setting up, what he sees, as direct competition to his thriving tourism business.Read

Work on centre for the blind to start next year Sep 24 2009

WORK on converting a former private medical centre into a rehabilitation and training centre for blind ex-servicemen and women will start next spring.Read

Chimney fires Sep 24 2009

NORTH Wales Fire Service is warning residents to ensure chimneys are safe after two fires in 24 hours recently.Read

Boer War obelisk is restored Sep 24 2009

AN obelisk on the Great Orme built in memory of Boer War victims has been restored.Read

Brave Paul Roberts’ job as a bomb dismantler Sep 24 2009

HUNDREDS of explosive relics from the Second World War continue to keep brave Paul Roberts a busy soldier, as a member of an army bomb disposal troop.Read

Scheme to try and get people to church Sep 24 2009

Church and chapel-goers across Wales are preparing to invite thousands of people to services on Sunday, September 27.Read

Elizabeth battles though ill health and tragedy to hit 100 Sep 24 2009

A REMARKABLE woman who has overcome illness and tragedy celebrated her 100th birthday earlier this month.Read

Driver tried to get teen girl into car Sep 24 2009

POLICE are investigating after a man tried to get a girl aged 15 into his car.Read

Marine adventures Sep 24 2009

CONWY Rib Adventures made their inaugural appearance at the Quay Hotel, Deganwy, the closing venue of the recent Conwy River Festival.Read

Children’s enchanted garden Sep 24 2009

CHILDREN living in Yr Angorfa, Conwy Marina, created their own “magical garden” on a piece of spare land near their homes.Read

Bowls club scores with charity knockout Sep 24 2009

LLANRWST bowls champs went head-to-head in a knockout charity match.Read

My psychic show could change your life forever Sep 24 2009

LIVING between two worlds would seem strange or scary to many people, but to Tony Stockwell it’s something he has always regarded as normal and is an ability that has brought him huge success.Read

Summer success for tourism as more choose to stay in the UK Sep 24 2009

RESULTS of a survey conducted by Visit Wales have revealed that the Welsh tourism industry enjoyed a successful summer period despite the disappointing weather and economic downturn.Read

X-Factor star Rowetta in the spotlight Sep 24 2009

SINGER Rowetta Satchell burst onto our screen with her larger than life personality in the first series of the X-Factor.Read

Scheme to revitalise Llandudno town centre is thrown out by councillors Sep 24 2009

A SCHEME aimed at breathing new life into Llandudno town centre has been thrown out by councillors.Read

Grand Ash Hotel leading the way Sep 24 2009

A LLANDUDNO hotel has gone green and is reducing its refuse collection bill at the same time.Read

Kerbside recycling scheme a triumph Sep 24 2009

PEOPLE in Conwy county have praised the introduction of a food waste and plastic bottles collection service.Read

‘Awesome son’ dies in freak plunge Sep 24 2009

AN OXFORD-bound student died after falling off a bridge and drowning in a stream.Read

Food contest Sep 24 2009

CELTIC pride will be at stake in next year’s Battle for the Dragon international culinary contest.Read

Scam warning as woman is hit with tyre clean-up costs Sep 24 2009

A FARMER has warned others not to be conned in the way she was.Read

Llanrwst polling row rumbles on Sep 24 2009

LLANRWST’S election row rumbles on as more residents accuse the Town Council of not promoting an election.Read

River’s one of cleanest in country Sep 24 2009

WATER feeding from a tributary into the River Conwy is amongst some of the very cleanest in England and Wales.Read

Women challenge men in charity football match Sep 24 2009

A WOMEN’S football team says they will embarrass a team of pub regulars when they take to the field for a charity match on Sunday.Read

Coffee to go Sep 24 2009

THE directors of a coffee shop are swapping the espresso machine for their bikes to tackle a marathon ride from London to Paris in aid of children’s hospices.Read

Shopping centre scoops award Sep 24 2009

THE Victoria Centre has won its category in the Llandudno in Bloom competition for the third successive year.Read

Charity footie match in memory of Darrel Sep 24 2009

A CHARITY football match in memory of a taxi firm owner who died in tragic circumstances will feature former Manchester United and Wales star Mickey Thomas.Read

Update on visits to farms by schools Sep 24 2009

A FARMING event which will encourage more farmers to welcome visits from school children, is taking place in the Conwy Valley despite the recent e-coli outbreaks.Read

Maochre man in West End with Lenny Henry Sep 24 2009

A MOCHDRE rising star is performing in London’s West End with one of Britain’s best-loved comedians.Read

'Victor Meldrew' the cat had bullet in his leg Sep 24 2009

A HOMELESS cat was so moody he was named “Victor Meldrew” by RSPCA staff who later found the moggy had endured 12 miserable months with a bullet in his back leg.Read

Killed by taxi on dream trip to South Africa Sep 24 2009

A 35-YEAR-OLD woman died on a dream holiday in South Africa with her partner after a taxi careered across the road into their hire car.Read

Coleg Llandrillo exhibition Sep 24 2009

COLEG Llandrillo’s second year teacher training students presented an exhibition of their work.Read

‘Spaceship that landed on the village green...’ Sep 24 2009

DESPITE being referred to as the “spaceship” and branded “too modern and futuristic” by local people, a controversial new-look toilet design for a Conwy Valley beauty spot has been welcomed by the very tourists who will use the facility.Read

Thugs who battered postman are jailed Sep 24 2009

THREE thugs who beat up a postman as he set off for work are this week behind bars.Read

Not quite love at first sight but something like it Sep 24 2009

TWO former stars of the West End stage are returning to the scene of the start of their romance to celebrate 60 years of marriage.Read

Annual road race is another success Sep 24 2009

ORGANISERS have thanked all those who made the annual Llanddoged Road Race a success.Read

Parade held on promenade to honour our army medics Sep 24 2009

ARMY medics who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan were given the Freedom of Llandudno on Saturday.Read

Eirias Park to be home of Wales' five-a-side team Sep 24 2009

A MULTI-MILLION pound sports facility at Eirias Park is set to become the Welsh home of five-a-side football.Read

Stores grow money Sep 24 2009

RETAILERS at Llandudno’s Victoria Centre have taken on the challenge set down by Ty Gobaith children’s hospice to grow £50 sent to the centre last month.Read

Justice prevails for caring Sandra Sep 24 2009

A WOMAN who gives help and support to witnesses facing the ordeal of giving evidence in court has been recognised for her work.Read

Volunteers wanted Sep 24 2009

BARNARDO’S are looking for volunteers to work in their charity shops.Read

Llandudno’s Most Wanted Sep 24 2009

LAST week we printed the first of a series of CCTV pictures we will be printing weekly in partnership with the Conwy West division of North Wales Police to try to track down people they want to interview in connection with alleged crimes.Read

HAG’s fight goes on Sep 24 2009

A HOSPITAL action group isn’t resting on its laurels after leading a successful campaign to secure the facility’s future.Read

Rhos-on-Sea Sep 24 2009

A LANDLADY and her two lodgers say their lives are being made hell by a gang of young men in Rhos-on-Sea.Read

Suface water in Colwyn Bay could be a deathtrap Sep 24 2009

WATER flooding across a well used road could cause a serious accident say concerned motorists.Read

Milestones reached in flood scheme development Sep 24 2009

THE Conwy Valley flood scheme to protect almost 100 homes and businesses from flooding has reached two major milestones, this week.Read

Concerns over Llyn Geirionydd pollution Sep 24 2009

CONCERNS are growing over alleged high levels of pollution in a Conwy Valley lake favoured by water sports enthusiasts.Read

Colyn Bay Pier saga - the latest Sep 24 2009

THE former owner of Colwyn Bay pier says he could be willing to sell the structure – if a legal dispute which has taken the tourist attraction out of his hands is resolved.Read

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