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Conwy County News for 25 February 2010

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Shop windows smashed in Colwyn Bay Feb 25 2010

FURIOUS shopkeepers in Colwyn Bay say vandals are destroying the town after a yob kicked in five windows on Sea View Road causing thousands of pounds in damages.Read

Prince William visits Llandudno's St Dunstan’s Centre Feb 25 2010

JUST one of the lads was the verdict on Prince William when he met ex-servicemen on a visit to Llandudno on Tuesday.Read

Film crew finds stars for short film in Llanrwst Feb 25 2010

WANNABE actors in the Conwy Valley have been auditioning for a new short film being shot in Llanrwst.Read

Colwyn Bay soldier speaks of Afghanistan conflict Feb 25 2010

A COLWYN Bay soldier on his second tour in Afghanistan has spoken about the ever changing conflict and his role in trying to rebuild the war-torn nation.Read

Conwy’s Rock The River Festival in doubt Feb 25 2010

THE future of Conwy’s annual Rock the River Festival is in doubt unless more sponsors come forward.Read

New female warden on Conwy RSPB reserve Feb 25 2010

THE only female RSPB warden in Wales is to be employed in Conwy.Read

Towyn man donates kidney to son, eight Feb 25 2010

A DAD gave the gift of life to his eight-year-old son by donating his own kidney.Read

Llandudno man stars in new comedy film Feb 25 2010

A NEW feature film starring a Llandudno born actor is released in cinemas next week.Read

Abergele traveller site plan scrapped but plan may go ahead elsewhere Feb 25 2010

DESPITE scrapping plans for a controversial travellers’ site in Abergele, Conwy County Council says it may still need to find a site elsewhere.Read

Windows 7 available in Welsh Feb 25 2010

Software in WelshRead

Ghost photo at Gwrych Castle? Feb 25 2010

A HISTORIAN who’s spent his life trying to restore and publicise an Abergele castle has dismissed a paranormal investigator’s ghost story.Read

Driver wanted for tram with top speed of 7mph Feb 25 2010

A TRACK record of slow driving is required for a new job that would see the successful applicant enjoying the high life.Read

Flytippers leave bin bags beside gallery Feb 25 2010

FLYTIPPERS caused an eyesore by dumping bin bags outside a prestigious gallery.Read

Llandudno councillor slams irresponsible drivers Feb 25 2010

A COUNCILLOR is calling for her street to be made a residents’ only parking area because inconsiderate motorists constantly park across her driveway blocking her own car in.Read

Walkers face uphill struggle to aid rescuers Feb 25 2010

Oggie 8 ChallengeRead

Awards for All grants give three Conwy Valley clubs a helping hand Feb 25 2010

A RANGE of community-based projects across the region are benefiting from a £2m cash boost.Read

Student wins regional award in quest to be UK’s best waiter Feb 25 2010

A STUDENT has scooped a top prize in a quest to find the nation’s best waiter or waitress.Read

Volunteers needed to restore Conwy Nobby boat Feb 25 2010

VOLUNTEERS are needed to help restore a historical Nobby boat back to its prime.Read

Bodnant Gardens opening delayed due to snow Feb 25 2010

BODNANT Garden stayed closed to the public this week despite it being scheduled to open for the spring/summer season on Sunday.Read

Penrhyn Bay woman graduates as RAF officer Feb 25 2010

A PENRHYN Bay woman has graduated as an RAF officer and will now train as an air traffic controller.Read

Fun is the aim of new Country music club Feb 25 2010

TOP British Country music bands have been booked to appear at the Marine Hotel in Old Colwyn.Read

Llanrwst launches campaign against dog fouling Feb 25 2010

DOG dirt is causing such a stink in one Conwy Valley town that the local council, dog warden and North Wales Police are asking for residents’ help in catching irresponsible owners and their pets at foul play.Read

New Special Police Officer to patrol the villages around Abergele Feb 25 2010

A FRESH new face will soon be seen patrolling the villages around Abergele.Read

Have a say on neonatal care Feb 25 2010

AN inquiry has been launched into neonatal services in Wales by the health, wellbeing and local government committee.Read

Stones thrown at car on A55 Feb 25 2010

Car hit by rockRead

Snakes escaped from Welsh Mountain Zoo Upper in Colwyn Bay Feb 25 2010

SLITHERING 6ft-long snakes alien to the UK have been spotted in residents’ gardens near a popular zoo.Read

Neighbourhood Watch drop in centre under threat Feb 25 2010

RISING costs mean a vital community drop-in centre is under threat of closure.Read

Will Greenwood mum at Rhos-on-Sea Golf Club Feb 25 2010

AN international sporting family’s latest success is ready to tee-off at Rhos-on-Sea Golf Club.Read

Llandudno man drives car around the world Feb 25 2010

A PENSIONER drove his beloved runaround so far that he’s travelled the equivalent of ten journeys around the world.Read

Bosses in slate firm fraud must pay back £250k Feb 25 2010

THREE slate firm managers jailed for inflating sales figures with more than £10m of false orders were made to pay back nearly £250,000 of the salaries and bonuses they earned from the fraud.Read

Rachel to tackle two lakes for Sport Relief Feb 25 2010

A YOUNG girl from Llanrwst has been so inspired to help raise money for this year’s Sports Relief appeal that she is preparing for an eight mile hike next month.Read

North Wales rail crime down by 30% Feb 25 2010

CRIME along the North Wales rail network has been slashed by 30%.Read

Abergele school sets an example on exclusions Feb 25 2010

AN ABERGELE school has been praised for its method of dealing with pupil exclusion.Read

Abergwyngregyn mum to run London Marathon for diabetes charity Feb 25 2010

A MUM is to run the London Marathon to raise money for a charity close to her heart.Read

Brave Tija loses her long cancer battle Feb 25 2010

IT seemed the perfect love story when Gareth and Tija Tanner-Owen married after a whirlwind romance.Read

Bridge closure forces Llandudno Extravaganza route change Feb 25 2010

Extravaganza changeRead

Alice in Wonderland premier in Llandudno Cineworld Feb 25 2010

THE regional premier of Tim Burton’s new film Alice in Wonderland is being hosted by Llandudno Junction’s Cineworld tonight.Read

Colwyn Bay pier structural survey month away Feb 25 2010

A STRUCTURAL survey to assess the safety of Colwyn Bay’s pier will not go ahead for at least a month, raising fears somebody could be killed by the creaking structure in the meantime.Read

North Wales bus drivers threaten Easter strike Feb 25 2010

HUNDREDS of bus drivers could strike over Easter in a bitter row over pay.Read

Shocking show from Circus of Horrors Feb 25 2010

THE Circus of Horrors returns to Venue Cymru with its rocking and shocking brand new show The Day of the Dead on Sunday, February 28.Read

North Wales singer in St David's Day concert at Rhyl Feb 25 2010

MARK Evans says not winning Eurovision was the best thing that could have happened to him.Read

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