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Conwy County News for 4 March 2010

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Victoria Pier, Colwyn Bay

Colwyn Bay Pier’s repair bill could fall on the tax payers Mar 04 2010

THE company responsible for managing Colwyn Bay’s Victoria Pier says it has no funds to repair the structure – raising fears a multi-million pound repair bill could fall on tax payers.Read

Clarence Hotel, Llandudno

Llandudno hotel is a potential 'death trap' says fire chief Mar 04 2010

A TOWN centre hotel has been labelled a potential death trap after squatters are believed to have started fires there.Read

Dolwyddelan community group

Conwy Valley community groups get cash boost Mar 04 2010

THREE community groups in the Conwy Valley are set to receive a share of a £200,000 cash boost.Read

Wynn Mostyn Jones

Llanrwst farmer in court over animal movement records Mar 04 2010

A SHEEP farmer appeared in court on Tuesday charged with failing to keep records of animal movements and the administration of medicines.Read

Susan Snowden

Proof of age card doesn’t get Llandudno teen into pubs Mar 04 2010

IT WAS meant to be her passport to purchasing an alcoholic drink legallylegal drinking, but three months after Susan Snowden was given a proof of age card she’s still being banned from pubs and clubs.Read

Kinmel Bay woman’s 50 year battle with disease Mar 04 2010

FOR almost fifty years a Kinmel Bay woman’s life has been blighted by a hidden disease.Read

Conwy County Council tax rise is second highest Mar 04 2010

A 4.7% RISE in council tax in Conwy county is the second highest percentage increase in Wales.Read

Llandudno coffee shop brand to go nationwide Mar 04 2010

A SUCCESSFUL coffee shop owner is planning to take his concept nationwide.Read

Ex-soldier from Llandudno treks 2,500 miles for Help for Heroes Mar 04 2010

A FORMER soldier has embarked on a 2,500 mile marathon trek to raise money for Help for Heroes.Read

Dispersal order given by North Wales Police to youths in Llandudno Junction Mar 04 2010

A DISPERSAL order has been issued by North Wales Police to deal with anti-social behaviour in Llandudno Junction.Read

Llandrillo College teacher wants to help Ghana Mar 04 2010

IN HER 12 years at Llandrillo College the most common distraction to a lesson would be an ill-timed fire alarm.Read

Pipe Dream Fell Race hits Conwy Valley this weekend Mar 04 2010

KEEN runners are limbering up this week in preparation for a popular annual charity fell race taking place in the Conwy Valley this weekend.Read

St David’s Day Parade in Colwyn Bay Mar 04 2010

MORE than 600 hundred school children helped celebrate St David’s Day in Colwyn Bay.Read

Recycling project will create 200 new jobs in Conwy Mar 04 2010

TWO hundred training and job opportunities will be created by a pioneering recycling project in Conwy.Read

Dismay as bulldozer moves on to historic hall site Mar 04 2010

CAMPAIGNERS called for an immediate preservation order to be placed on a Victorian mansion after bulldozers moved in to the site.Read

Youth leader: Colwyn Bay hoodies get a bad repuation Mar 04 2010

A YOUTH leader has praised talented teenagers in Colwyn Bay and says she is sick of kids wearing hoodies getting a bad rap.Read

Abergele jeweller makes bling from biscuit tins Mar 04 2010

Bling from biscuit tinsRead

Llanrwst arts organisation Real Institute return from tour in Portugal with Bwyd Sonique Mar 04 2010

A CONTEMPORARY arts organisation from the Conwy Valley is preparing for its next performance after returning from a successful tour.Read

Experts fight to save hall Mar 04 2010

HERITAGE experts have praised a Victorian house which a developer is trying to bulldoze for housing.Read

Tenants at risk because landlords don’t check fire detectors Mar 04 2010

PEOPLE living in rented accommodation are at risk because some landlords are failing to check smoke detector systems.Read

New Abergele surgery officially opens Mar 04 2010

A NEW state of the art health centre has opened in Abergele.Read

Trapped swan rescued by RSPCA Mar 04 2010

A SWAN experienced time behind bars after becoming trapped behind a water grid in a culvert at Penrhyn Bay, Llandudno.Read

Conwy sisters raise £1,000 for Haiti Mar 04 2010

TWO caring sisters raised over £1,000 in a week for the Haiti Earthquake Appeal.Read

Llanrwst songwriter wins S4C Song For Wales competition Mar 04 2010

SONGWRITER Alun Evans plans to build a recording studio after winning £10,000 in a televised talent contest.Read

Llanfairfechan hospital to get £2.3m upgrade Mar 04 2010

MORE than £2.3million is to be spent on modernising Bryn y Neuadd Hospital, Llanfairfechan.Read

Two car crashes in Old Colwyn Bay and Ruthin Mar 04 2010

FOUR people were taken to hospital on Saturday after two separate car crashes.Read

Free bulky rubbish collection for Conwy residents Mar 04 2010

A FREE bulky waste collection scheme is being launched for Conwy residents.Read

Behind the scenes look at Welsh National Opera Mar 04 2010

A BEHIND the scenes look at the Welsh National Opera is on offer when the company visits Llandudno next week.Read

Young DJ from Llandudno Junction making it big Mar 04 2010

A YOUNG rapper from Llandudno Junction is attracting a large local following.Read

Police warn over bogus callers in Denbighshire and Conwy Mar 04 2010

ELDERLY people have been warned to be on their guard against bogus callers after four burglaries on the same day.Read

Parents at Kinmel Bay school continue to ignore parking restrictions Mar 04 2010

POLICE have slammed “arrogant” parents who continue to ignore parking restrictions at Towyn and Kinmel Bay Junior School, putting the safety of children at risk.Read

Video cash helps child in Nepal Mar 04 2010

A VIDEO company has donated money to help a school sponsor a child in Nepal.Read

Ten grand for charity Mar 04 2010

COLEG Llandrillo’s staff and students have raised more than £10,000 over 90 days for Ty Gobaith.Read

Colwyn Bay traders welcome parking times extension Mar 04 2010

SHOPKEEPERS in Colwyn Bay hope longer parking times in the heart of the town will help boost trade.Read

Former pier owner to stand for election Mar 04 2010

THE former owner of Colwyn Bay’s Pier has vowed to stand up for the town and banish “a cloak and dagger” mentality within Conwy County Council.Read

Works on going at Conwy Quay Mar 04 2010

CONWY Quay is looking a lot tidier these days after a dramatic Spring clean.Read

Hotel raffle raises £30,000 for Llandudno hospice Mar 04 2010

A WEEKLY raffle at a Llandudno hotel has raised a massive £30,000 for St David’s Hospice.Read

Conwy Castle flag will fly on St David’s Day despite seagulls battle Mar 04 2010

THE Welsh Dragon flag was flying from Conwy Castle on St David’s Day despite ongoing problems with health and safety and seagull droppings.Read

Llandudno young show jumpers to represent Wales Mar 04 2010

YOUNG show jumpers from Llandudno Riders Club will be representing Wales at a national championship.Read

‘I’m so glad I was Tasered’ Mar 04 2010

A KNIFEMAN who threw a blade at an armed cop and torched his mum’s house has thanked police for tasering him.Read

Young offenders help stop crime against the elderly in Conwy and Denbighshire Mar 04 2010

A GROUP of young offenders are helping to put a stop to crimes against the elderly.Read

Ysgol Trefriw try new £40,000 high-rope course at Tree Top Adventure, Betws-y-Coed Mar 04 2010

A HIGH-ROPES adventure course in Betws-y-Coed has secured its place as a leading North Wales tourist attraction after adding a new kids course.Read

Cop in court over drug and data charges Mar 04 2010

A DETECTIVE was accused of trying to deal an illegal bodybuilding drug.Read

Where were our historic stamps? Mar 04 2010

FRUSTRATED customers desperate to get their hands on commemorative St David’s Day stamps found none in stock on March 1.Read

New hospice dream Mar 04 2010

A CHILDREN’S hospice has launched a £250,000 appeal to extend the service it offers.Read

Conwy climate summit to mark 20th anniversary of floods Mar 04 2010

CONSERVATIONISTS and environmental experts joined forces last week to highlight the threats and ways of tackling climate change in North Wales – 20 years after the flooding of Towyn and Kinmel Bay.Read

Rescuers search for tragic victims Mar 04 2010

A NEW powerboat and safety equipment bought with a £5,000 National Lottery grant has been helping a charity save lives.Read

Go kart ace from Conwy Mar 04 2010

A TEENAGER is making waves in the highly competitive go-karting world.Read

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