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Conwy County News for 4 February 2010

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Edward Hillier

‘Llandudno must link its past to its future,’ says Mostyn MD Feb 04 2010

THE new man at the helm of landowners Mostyn Estates says Llandudno needs to attract a younger age group in order to ensure its future prosperity.Read

Doreen James

Colwyn Bay schools unite in fight against dog mess Feb 04 2010

TWO HEAD teachers say a disgusting amount of dog muck outside their school gates is a threat to children’s health.Read

Mair Roberts

Calls for care provision in Llanrwst Feb 04 2010

ANGRY town councillors in Llanrwst are calling on Conwy to provide a dedicated day care facility following the closure of Dolanog care home.Read

Dennis Tew

Shock as Aberconwy's Tory president joins Plaid Cymru Feb 04 2010

THE president of Aberconwy Conservative Association has resigned from the party to join Plaid Cymru.Read

Park Road, Colwyn Bay

Recycling workers leaving Colwyn Bay 'in a mess' Feb 04 2010

RESIDENTS in Colwyn Bay are complaining their street is blighted by broken glass, bottles, cans and recycling boxes and fear rubbish could damage their vehicles.Read

Llanrwst home still floods despite scheme Feb 04 2010

THE council is being blamed for flood damage to a property in Llanrwst despite millions of pounds being spent on flood alleviation work in the town.Read

Council van caught in disabled space in Colwyn Bay Feb 04 2010

YET another employee of Conwy County Council has been snapped illegally obstructing a disabled bay in Colwyn Bay.Read

Rhos-on-Sea charity responds to complaints after investigation Feb 04 2010

THE founder of a children’s charity has admitted that clerical errors led to an investigation which cleared the organisation of any discrepancies.Read

I no longer need to live in fear of my ex-fiancé Feb 04 2010

A WOMAN who “miraculously” survived after her ex-fiancé thrust a metal pole into her neck said she can now stop living in fear after he was jailed for 20 years.Read

New cafe upsets other cafe owners in Conwy Feb 04 2010

A NEWLY opened cafe in Conwy is upsetting other business owners in the town, who reckon it is posing too much competition.Read

Valentine Day prize to be won for Conwy lovers Feb 04 2010

A MUM-of-two has set up a new business creating gifts for newborn babies and Valentine’s Day lovers.Read

Alex saddles up to raise cash for Haiti Feb 04 2010

A LITTLE boy who suffers from asthma will be doing a five mile sponsored bike ride to raise money for victims of the Haiti earthquake on Saturday.Read

Tributes to ‘one of the leading Welsh rally drivers of his era’ Feb 04 2010

ONE of the most successful rally drivers to emerge from North Wales has died after a short illness.Read

In memory of Peter Feb 04 2010

A SOMBRE peal of bells will ring out over Llandudno on Friday evening to mark the death of a popular bell ringer.Read

Staff and pupils in seventh heaven Feb 04 2010

Top marks for schoolRead

100 years of Pen golf Feb 04 2010

THE end of the decade also brought to a close the first 100 years of Penmaenmawr Golf Club.Read

Farmers’ breakfast week is a winner in Conwy Valley Feb 04 2010

FARMERS’ unions have been busy cooking up a storm as part of National Breakfast Week, helping to promote healthy eating and local produce.Read

Exhibition looking back at Trefriw of the past Feb 04 2010

STEP back in time at Llanrwst Almshouses Museum and discover a fascinating insight into the history of Trefriw and its people.Read

Award winning real ale pub is on a roll Feb 04 2010

A PUB has scooped a real ale award.Read

Former head waiter at Llandudno’s Empire Hotel dies at 68. Feb 04 2010

STAFF at the Empire Hotel in Llandudno are in mourning after for the death of the venue’s loyal and well loved former head waiter.Read

Sister’s tribute after ‘gentle’ brother, 23, dies Feb 04 2010

TRIBUTES have been paid to a tragic 23-year-old man who died suddenly at his home.Read

It will take years to fill in these potholes Feb 04 2010

AFTER one of the coldest winters in 30 years roads are littered with cracks and potholes but county councils aren’t getting enough extra funding to cover the repair bills.Read

60ft model railway pulls in the visitors in Betws Feb 04 2010

A MASSIVE 60ft model railway housed within a railway carriage is the latest attraction pulling in the crowds in Betws-y-Coed.Read

Vomiting bug shuts more hospital wards Feb 04 2010

A WINTER vomiting and diarrhoea bug has hit five hospital wards across the region – with a further two wards shut because of a water leak.Read

Knights in shining armour for Valentine lovers in Conwy Feb 04 2010

IF YOU’VE ever wanted to be swept off your feet by a knight in shining armour – or even be that knight – then now’s the chance to fulfil your romantic dream!Read

Llandudno Junction Football Club lose to TNS 6-0. Feb 04 2010

OVER 600 people turned up to support Llandudno Junction Football Club’s bid to make history last weekend.Read

Problem of surgery access is solved Feb 04 2010

RESIDENTS’ fears have been allayed after a bus service to the new Abergele medical centre has been negotiated.Read

‘Ghetto gates’ will help us reclaim alleyways Feb 04 2010

RESIDENTS in Conwy may breathe a little easier as the council plans to section off alleyways and ginnels.Read

Search for futur golf stars Feb 04 2010

Iraq War inquiryRead

Flying the flag for Conwy Feb 04 2010

FIFTEEN North Wales stunners want to fly the flag for their home country as the Miss Wales beauty competition takes off.Read

Lung patients given a boost Feb 04 2010

Nebuliser fundingRead

Colwyn Bay is ‘too depressing’ Feb 04 2010

COLWYN Bay is too depressing and needs more inspiring messages to galvanise its tourism industry.Read

New look for NHS Feb 04 2010

THE six Community Health Councils (CHCs) currently operating in North Wales are to be scrapped and replaced by a single body.Read

Call for OAP day care facilities in Valley Feb 04 2010

ANGRY town councillors in Llanrwst are calling on Conwy to provide a dedicated day care facility following the closure of Dolanog care home.Read

Thugs being handed ASBOs rather than jail sentences Feb 04 2010

THUGS threatening violence and carrying weapons are being handed Anti Social Behaviour Orders rather than prison sentences.Read

County’s streets are cleanest in Wales Feb 04 2010

CONWY county has cleaned up in a survey to find the most litter free streets in Wales.Read

Conwy born photographer shoots Corrie stars. Feb 04 2010

LIKE all great photographers Gwynn Jones never leaves the house without his camera.Read

‘We have got to stamp out homophobic hate crime’ Feb 04 2010

A GAY rights campaigner has told of the emotional trauma endured by victims of homophobic crime at the launch of a campaign to highlight the issueRead

Vale of Clwyd AM Ann Jones backed in bid for fire safety law Feb 04 2010

Sprinklers in the homeRead

Iron Mike to pack a punch Feb 04 2010

THE ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ is coming to Llandudno.Read

Banned from surgery Feb 04 2010

A MAN was on Monday banned indefinitely from going within 50 metres of a Llandudno doctors’ surgery after he racially abused an Asian woman GP in a case of road rage.Read

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