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Conwy County News for 19 August 2010

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Calls for redevelopment of burnt out Llandudno icon Aug 19 2010

AN ICONIC building destroyed by fire must be redeveloped, say the people of Llandudno.Read

Vandals wreak havoc at Llanrwst sports club Aug 19 2010

SPORTS ground bosses have said enough is enough after vandals caused thousands of pounds worth of damage.Read

Calls for money to be invested in Rhos-on-Sea Aug 19 2010

INVESTMENT in Rhos-on-Sea must come now to ensure the village does not fall by the wayside as millions are invested in Colwyn Bay.Read

Llanrwst gears up for music festival Aug 19 2010

GWYL Gwydir has announced the line-up for next month’s live music event in Llanrwst.Read

Deganwy library row reignited Aug 19 2010

ONLY 1,750 people used Deganwy Library last year, more than a 60% drop from 2007.Read

Abergele lamp post row continues Aug 19 2010

RESIDENTS have heaped further criticism on the plan to install ‘ornate’ lamp posts in the centre of the town.Read

Torchwood star from Llanrwst off to Hollywood Aug 19 2010

A LLANRWST born actor is about to make it big in the United States in the fourth series of sci-fi hit Torchwood.Read

Vandals destroy commemorative benches in Penmaenmawr Aug 19 2010

VANDALS have destroyed benches commemorating the lives of Penmaenmawr’s past mayors.Read

Colwyn Bay man gets four years for fracturing friend’s skull Aug 19 2010

A MAN who fractured the skull of a Chinese takeaway owner with a meat tenderiser has been sentenced to four years in prison.Read

Conwy River Festival race entries down by 40% Aug 19 2010

CONWY River Festival was a huge success, despite race entries being down by 40%.Read

Llandudno grandfather walks to London to raise money for Great Ormond Street Aug 19 2010

A GRANDFATHER of six has successfully completed a marathon walk from Llandudno to London to raise money for a children’s hospital.Read

Young Abergele artist’s first exhibition Aug 19 2010

VISITORS to Abergele Library are being given a sample of local art as well as literature this month.Read

World class golfers give thumbs up to Conwy Aug 19 2010

Golf contest joyRead

Llandudno lifeboatman pulls off second rescue off South Coast Aug 19 2010

FOR the second time in a month a Llandudno lifeboatman has carried out a dramatic sea rescue hundreds of miles from his home base.Read

Crowds flock to Alworth’s new Llandudno store Aug 19 2010

DOZENS of people who had waited patiently outside streamed through the doors when a new store opened in Llandudno on Friday.Read

Frineds will ride Llandudno to Manchester for charity Aug 19 2010

A HORSE lover will ride from Llandudno to Manchester on horseback to raise money for charity.Read

Llanrwst auto technician wins silver medal in UK skills competition Aug 19 2010

A YOUNG mechanic has secured top marks in a prestigious competition to find the top UK automotive technician.Read

Eirias High School fundraiser Aug 19 2010

Run for good causesRead

Conwy Valley locals invited to watch themsleves star in short film Aug 19 2010

AN INNOVATIVE short film, shot in the Conwy Valley earlier this year using local people, is to have its Welsh premiere in Trefriw next month.Read

Taxman phone scam warning Aug 19 2010

A PENSIONER is warning others to be vigilant and not fall for the same tax rebate phone scam he did.Read

Llandudno teenager had an error free driving test Aug 19 2010

A TEENAGER who passed his test first time with no errors is now working towards an advanced driving exam.Read

Conwy mussel man’s boat chainsawed after Conwy River Festival Aug 19 2010

POLICE are investigating after somebody sliced into a vintage rowing boat with a chainsaw at last weekend’s Conwy River Festival.Read

Llandudno lad has his own radio show at 13 Aug 19 2010

A SCHOOLBOY with aspirations to be the next Steven Spielberg is proving a big hit as a radio presenter.Read

Royal Cambrian Academy in Conwy painting marathon Aug 19 2010

CROWDS gathered to watch internationally renowned artists who were painting on Conwy Quay.Read

Child attacked by seagull leads Llandudno safety campaign Aug 19 2010

A LITTLE girl who was attacked by a seagull is helping to spread the message that the public shouldn’t feed them.Read

RSPCA warning over nets after bird gets trapped in Llandudno Aug 19 2010

PEOPLE are being urged to remove anti-bird netting from rooftops after a herring gull had to be released by the RSPCA.Read

Your Champions: Penmaenmawr in Bloom nominated for prize Aug 19 2010

AN ENVIRONMENTAL group that has helped beautify Penmaenmawr has been nominated for a Your Champions Team award.Read

Your Champions: Tyddyn Bach Trust nominated Aug 19 2010

THE Tyddyn Bach Trust in Penmaenmawr provides quality social and respite care to those living with HIV in the UK.Read

Your Champions: Old Colwyn mum helps kids with their football Aug 19 2010

A KIND-HEARTED mum has been nominated for a Your Champion Sport Award for her dedication to organising football matches for children.Read

The story of Huw Thomas Edwards the unofficial Prime Minister of Wales Aug 19 2010

THE story of one of Wales’ most iconic figures is being told in a fascinating new exhibition in Penmaenmawr.Read

Charity climb up Snowdon Aug 19 2010

THE manager of a holiday firm in Colwyn Bay will be embarking on a less than relaxing vacation of her own next month.Read

Police duo raise £1,000 with skydive Aug 19 2010

THE sky was the limit for two police employees with no head for heights.Read

Volunteers needed to help clean up Snowdonia Aug 19 2010

SNOWDONIA Society volunteers will be taking the train up Snowdon to clear litter and unwanted debris from the footpaths on the mountain and need your help.Read

Barbara Hobson given the freedom of Towyn and Kinmel Bay Aug 19 2010

A 91-YEAR-OLD woman has become the first person bestowed with the honour of the freedom of Towyn and Kinmel Bay.Read

Children pay tribute to Denbighshire dad killed in crash Aug 19 2010

THE children of a biker killed in a road crash have paid tribute to their dad who meant everything to them.Read

Little Abigail responds well to pioneering treatment Aug 19 2010

AFTER only one treatment in China, little Abigail Williams from Llandudno is showing signs of improvement.Read

Llandudno Rotary Club helps Pakistan flood victims Aug 19 2010

Leisure complex rowRead

Orme tram crash was down to poor maintenance Aug 19 2010

A REPORT into an accident on the Great Orme tramway last year has blasted the council for not carrying out adequate inspections of the track points.Read