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Conwy County News for 10 June 2010

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Residents angry at £500,000 Llandudno bridge overspend Jun 10 2010

RESIDENTS on Llandudno’s West Shore have described the delay in completing the Maesdu Bridge as a fiasco which could have serious financial implications for rate payers.Read

Paul McKeown

Colwyn Bay inspector pledges to tackle yobs and boozers Jun 10 2010

COLWYN Bay’s new inspector says tackling anti-social behaviour this summer is to be his number one priority.Read

Betws-y-Coed bridge jumpers

Safety fears as youths jump off Betws-y-Coed bridge Jun 10 2010

DEATH defying bridge jumpers have been warned they are not only risking their own lives, but those of others.Read

Linda O'Brien

Heartbroken woman's warning after cat is killed by dogs Jun 10 2010

A HEARTBROKEN woman has warned other pet owners to be vigilant after her cat was savaged by dogs.Read

Theodore Bradley

Llangernyw family gives frontline troops a boost Jun 10 2010

DESPITE being thousands of miles apart a Llangernyw family is doing its bit to give troops on the front line a boost.Read

Dolgarrog tourist attraction dream on track with with £15k donation Jun 10 2010

A TEN-YEAR pipe dream to resurrected part of a 100-year-old railway line as a tourist attraction was turned into reality this week.Read

Conwy pig farmer lands contract with Raymond Blanc restaurant Jun 10 2010

AN ORGANIC farmer and his stock of rare breed pigs have landed a lucrative contract with a top Michelin star chef.Read

Teenagers risk lives playing on quarries Jun 10 2010

YOUNGSTERS could be risking their lives by trespassing on quarries during the summer months.Read

Parents in Conwy not happy with state of play area Jun 10 2010

PARENTS and children in Conwy are campaigning for an improved play area, as they say theirs is outdated.Read

Dwygyfylchi playing field could benefit from £150k revamp Jun 10 2010

A WORN OUT playing field could benefit from a £150,000 revamp.Read

Rowen muscian, Darren Wharton of Dare, rejoins Thin Lizzy tour Jun 10 2010

A MUSICIAN from the Conwy Valley is about to embark on a world tour with his former band, legendary rockers Thin Lizzy.Read

Llandudno mum who lost baby finds new happiness Jun 10 2010

A YOUNG mum who ran the London Marathon in memory of her stillborn son has found new happiness after her achievement was followed by a romantic proposal in the fairytale city of Prague.Read

Llanfairfechan couple finally tie the knot after flood chaos Jun 10 2010

A BRIDE who had her wedding plans ruined when floods swept through her home has finally tied the knot.Read

Pub staff tackle tough sponsored walk for Ty Gobaith childrens’ hospice Jun 10 2010

STAFF at a popular pub are used to handling money, but not to carrying sacks of 20p coins on their backs for 17 miles.Read

Police and council in a CCTV pact Jun 10 2010

A NEW state of the art CCTV control room aimed at cutting crime across Conwy county was unveiled last Friday.Read

Roualeyn Fuchsias in Trefriw win 8th Chelsea Gold Jun 10 2010

FAMILY-RUN nursery Roualeyn Fuchsias in Trefriw were awarded their eighth gold medal by judges at the recent Chelsea Flower Show.Read

Parents’ Urdd protest over school closures Jun 10 2010

THREE parents invaded the stage at the Urdd Eisteddfod last week to protest about controversial plans to close small, rural schools.Read

Classic cars draw the crowds to Llandudno prom Jun 10 2010

CLASSIC cars driven by competitors from as far away as the USA and Australia drew the crowds when they lined up on Llandudno promenade last week for the Three Castles Rally which started and finished in the resort.Read

Arson attack ravages important wildlife habitat in Kinmel Bay Jun 10 2010

CONCERNS have been raised for wildlife after a blaze ravaged 100 square metres of sand dunes in Kinmel Bay.Read

11-year-old Penmaenmawr girl's battle with chronic fatigue Jun 10 2010

A YOUNG girl battling with ME is trying to get her life back to normal.Read

Abergele man scales heights for charity Jun 10 2010

A WHEELCHAIR user went to great heights to raise money for a baby charity.Read

Abergele could land double teaching awards swoop Jun 10 2010

ABERGELE hopes it will soon be celebrating a double swoop in the run-up to next week’s Teaching Awards.Read

Penrhyn Bay family saved by smoke detectors when dishwasher catches fire Jun 10 2010

A MUM and her four-year-old daughter could have died in a blaze when a dishwasher caught fire if their house hadn’t had working smoke detectors.Read

Abergele student banned from surfing for porn over child images Jun 10 2010

A MATURE student who downloaded child porn on a college computer was last week banned from accessing any online indecent images for five years.Read

Llanfairfechan teachers inspiring visit to Zambian school Jun 10 2010

A TEACHER has returned from a visit to a school that is transforming the lives of thousands of orphans in Africa.Read

Illegal immigrants have been found in dramatic raids on Deganwy restaurant Jun 10 2010

TWO illegal immigrants have been found in a dramatic raid on a Deganwy restaurant.Read

Parrot found in Rhos-on-Sea chimney Jun 10 2010

A TROPICAL parrot which has roamed the skies above Rhos-on-Sea for over two years is finally back in safe hands after it got trapped in a chimney.Read

Gwynt y Mor jobs won’t come to Llandudno and Colwyn Bay say protest group Jun 10 2010

WIND farm protestors say the benefits of the offshore Gwnt y Mor project are unlikely to filter through to the communities most affected by what they regard as a blot on the landscape.Read

Former Towyn mayor suspended for failure to declare business interests Jun 10 2010

A COUNTY councillor has been suspended for three months after failing to declare business interests.Read

Oh yes it is - panto fever closes in Jun 10 2010

ALTHOUGH just under 200 days away, Christmas panto preparation is already in full swing.Read

Cowboys and Iranians in Wales Jun 10 2010

LLANDUDNO can expect a laugh a minute this month as a talented international comic is set to send audiences into hysterics.Read

Jonathan Ansell

X-Factor’s Jonathan Ansell in Whistle Down the Wind at Venue Cymru Jun 10 2010

KNOWN for his angelic face and powerful voice, Jonathan Ansell would be the last choice for the role of scary character The Man in the musical Whistle Down the Wind.Read

Warnings after family rescued from dinghy Jun 10 2010

A MAN and his three young children had to be rescued by lifeboat crews after getting blown out to sea in their dinghy.Read

Glamorous Linda Lusardi to star in Llandudno panto Jun 10 2010

GLAMOROUS former model turned actress Linda Lusardi will star as the Fairy Godmother in the pantomime Cinderella at Venue Cymru in Llandudno this Christmas.Read

Footballers tackle three peaks in 24 hrs Jun 10 2010

EIGHT men have completed a mammoth task to scale three of the UK’s highest peaks in just 24 hours.Read

Cliff dog Bronson saved by abseilers Jun 10 2010

A LITTLE Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Bronson fell 60ft from a cliff off Llandudno’s Great Orme while chasing goats.Read

Family devastated after faulty shower steamer sparks fire gutting house Jun 10 2010

A FAMILY was left devastated after a faulty shower unit sparked a blaze which gutted their home.Read

Ymuno music festival last-minute move from Tal-y-Cafn to Bangor Jun 10 2010

Ymuno FestivalRead

Massive primary school shake up for Conwy county Jun 10 2010

A DRAFT plan for a massive shake-up of primary education in Conwy county which could see some schools close and merge with others will be unveiled on Monday.Read

Drugs magic school in schools Jun 10 2010

CHILDREN are learning the dangers of drugs and alcohol through magic.Read

Free autism advice days for Conwy parents Jun 10 2010

Autism informationRead

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