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Conwy County News for 15 October 2009

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Llandudno traders up in arms about potential tax hike Oct 15 2009

SHOPKEEPERS have reacted with horror to a proposed hike in Business Rates and fear the move would deter potential businesses from filling vacant properties.Read

'Mend Old Colwyn rail fences or a child could be killed' Oct 15 2009

A CHILD will be killed by a train in Old Colwyn fear worried residents and councillors who say protective fencing is broken down, trampled and missing.Read

'Yobs are ruining iconic Llanrwst landmark' Oct 15 2009

ONE of the region’s most recognisable landmarks has been attacked by vandals.Read

Brave recovery of Rhos-on-Sea boy who suffered cardiac arrest Oct 15 2009

TWO years ago Jack Hill nearly died from a cardiac arrest brought on by a congenital heart condition.Read

Historic Llanrwst bridge damaged by crashes Oct 15 2009

LLANRWST’S historic bridge has been left with a gaping hole in its brickwork after being struck not once, but twice by traffic last week.Read

Poor Conwy council budget could lead to five years of cuts Oct 15 2009

TROUBLED Conwy will suffer one of the lowest council grant settlement increases in Wales at just 1.1% – raising fears of further cutbacks.Read

Colwyn Bay shelter needs homes for dumped kittens Oct 15 2009

FIVE kittens and a mother who were dumped callously at the side of a busy road during a flood downpour are looking for new homes.Read

'Tourism chiefs need to do more to support Colwyn Bay hotels' Oct 15 2009

A COUPLE running a Rhos-on-Sea hotel have warned that unless the Tourist Board and Conwy County Council step in, the holiday industry could be killed off forever in Colwyn Bay.Read

Disappointment at Trefriw playground delays Oct 15 2009

IT now looks like Trefriw kids won’t get their playground back until 2011, claim trustees.Read

New Cambrian Rally talent trophy named after tragically kille fan Oct 15 2009

A NEW award at this weekend’s Cambrian Rally will be presented in memory of a fan who tragically lost his life earlier this year.Read

North Wales woman is inspired by poverty to start food group Oct 15 2009

THE founder of a food sharing co-operative has spoken of how her own experience of poverty inspired her to launch a community schemeRead

Conwy scout camp cash boost ends threat of closure Oct 15 2009

CONWY Scouts and Cubs were celebrating this week following the refurbishment of their campsite near Rowen.Read

Llanrhos climber hangs up his crampons after 50-year climbing career Oct 15 2009

IF he weren’t so modest, Ron James might boast how he’s saved some 1,000 stricken climbers and walkers in Snowdonia, over a 50-year career in mountaineering.Read