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Conwy County News for 24 June 2010

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Anger at plans to change injury unit times at Llandudno Hospital Jun 24 2010

CAMPAIGNERS have reacted with fury to an announcement that from September, Llandudno Hospital’s minor injuries unit will be closed at night.Read

Heat in Old Colwyn supermarket leaves shoppers faint Jun 24 2010

A SUPERMARKET involved in a noisy fridge row has been slammed for being sweltering hot.Read

Llanrwst Almshouses museum officer’s fond farewell Jun 24 2010

MESSAGES of gratitude have been paid to a museum officer who leaves the Conwy Valley for London this week.Read

Land train may provide another Conwy attraction Jun 24 2010

ANOTHER major tourist attraction could be heading for Conwy to help boost the medieval town’s economy.Read

Diggers 'spoiling view' for tourists on Conwy Quay Jun 24 2010

TOURISTS enjoying the hot weather on Conwy Quay complained of unsightly JCBs and the beach being fenced off.Read

Flood defences will save 1000’s in Kinmel Bay Jun 24 2010

MAJOR flood defence work along the River Clwyd will protect over a thousand homes in and around Kinmel Bay.Read

Bank warned about leaving rubbish out in Conwy Jun 24 2010

A BANK has been warned not to leave rubbish on the street after seagulls repeatedly ripped open bin bags leaving Conwy’s High Street a embarrassing mess.Read

Young Tomos releases debut CD Jun 24 2010

A YOUNG artist is carving his way to success with the release of his debut CD.Read

Mayor keeps eyes on road Jun 24 2010

THE new mayor of Llanrwst has vowed to continue to pressurise the Welsh Assembly Government to improve pedestrian safety in the town.Read

Blind student award shortlist Rhos-on-Sea Jun 24 2010

A BLIND student has been shortlisted for an award after he went from selling the Big Issue to studying music at university.Read

Angela hopes to embark on American adventure Jun 24 2010

A STUDENT is hoping to embark on a trip of a lifetime to America by becoming the UK’s first Illinois Route 66 Ambassador.Read

Train treat for carers Jun 24 2010

OVER 25 carers from Conwy Carers Outreach enjoyed a trip on the Conwy Valley line from Llandudno to Blaenau Ffestiniog recently as a thank you for their hard work.Read

Llandudno child left traumatised by gull attack Jun 24 2010

A LITTLE girl was left traumatised after being attacked by seagulls in her garden.Read

Craig y Don couple fight for grandparents’ rights Jun 24 2010

THEIR own heart-breaking experience led a Craig-y-Don couple to found an organisation to campaign for grandparents to be able to stay in touch with their grandchildren when relationships break up.Read

Towyn and Kinmel Bay Town Council considers action Jun 24 2010

A TOWN council has considered requesting an investigation in to comments made on a County Councillor’s blog.Read

Racer David triumphs in the Isle of Man Jun 24 2010

A RISING young motorbiker has been making a good impression in a place where they know a thing or two about the sport.Read

Victoria centre car park wins top safety award Jun 24 2010

A CAR park which hasn’t had any thefts from vehicles in the 18 years since it opened has received a top safety award.Read

Ysgol Llanfairtalhaiarn helps centre reach visitor landmark Jun 24 2010

PUPILS from Ysgol Llanfair Talhaiarn in Abergele helped a North Wales safety centre celebrate its 30,000th visitor.Read

Charity ball boosts hospice funds Jun 24 2010

A PAINTING of Caernarfon Castle by artist William Selwyn raised over £1,000 and a Manchester United shirt signed by Wayne Rooney made £800 in an auction at a charity ball to raise funds for St David’s Hospice.Read

St Kilda’s Hotel wins award for second year running Jun 24 2010

HOTELIERS have said how pleased they are to have won a prestigious award for the second year running.Read

Heart blood test pilot's success Jun 24 2010

New blood testRead

Exhausted Hungarian lorry driver fined £600 after being stopped in Conwy Jun 24 2010

AN exhausted lorry driver who hadn’t had a proper break in 10 days was fined £600 after he was stopped by police.Read

Welsh mountain pony is symbol of new Assembly building Jun 24 2010

A WELSH mountain pony like those that graze on the Carneddau hills above Conwy has been reproduced in a sculpture which will stand outside the Welsh Assembly Government building in Llandudno Junction.Read

‘Wobbly knees’ walker airlifted to safety off Snowdonia mountain Jun 24 2010

Climbers rescuedRead

Volunteers clean up drug mess Jun 24 2010

HYPODERMIC needles and empty alcohol bottles were picked up when a clean-up was carried out of back alleys close to Llandudno’s popular North Western Gardens in Mostyn Street.Read