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Conwy County News for 14 July 2011

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Anger at plans for wind turbines at Conwy county beauty spot Jul 14 2011

RESIDENTS in Llanelian are opposing plans to build two 170ft high wind turbines in a natural beauty spot.Read

Snowdon spacehop in memory of Llandudno Junction teacher Jul 14 2011

A SPONSORED space hop takes place on top of Snowdon this Sunday in memory of a courageous teacher who died earlier this year.Read

Ysgol Pencae Welsh language move not decided Jul 14 2011

A move for a school in Penmaenmawr to become a Welsh language school has not already been decided.Read

Betws-y-Coed graduate is one of youngest in Wales Jul 14 2011

A GIRL who quit school at 13 to be educated at home has become one of the youngest HND graduates in Wales.Read

Improved emergency access to Tan Lan Jul 14 2011

RESIDENTS in Tan Lan will now be safer after emergency services access to the estate will be improved with a new gate.Read

Lollipop vacancy in Llanrwst causes concern Jul 14 2011

ROAD safety campaigners have joined an appeal to find a replacement crossing patrol on a busy Llanrwst road after the resignation of a lollipop man.Read

Young cellists conquer Snowdon for first time Jul 14 2011

THIRTEEN young maestros trekked up Snowdon with their instruments to perform a concert in aid of Ty Gobaith children’s hospice.Read

Abergele couple taking a bouncy castle to Cambodia Jul 14 2011

AN ABERGELE couple are taking a trip east with a difference.Read

Baby camel at Welsh Mountain Zoo Jul 14 2011

UPPER Colwyn Bay’s Welsh Mountain Zoo is the new home of a baby female Bactrian camel.Read

Councillor’s Colwyn Bay fears Jul 14 2011

A COLWYN Bay councillor has declared he no longer feels safe walking through the town in the daytime.Read

Llanrwst police to meet residetns at information event Jul 14 2011

RESIDENTS in Llanrwst have been invited to attend a fun and informal information event by their local police team this Friday.Read

Conwy county post offices receive improvement grants Jul 14 2011

POST offices in Conwy county have welcomed news that they’re to receive a share of a Welsh Government funding pot to upgrade their premises.Read

Town council writes to Llanfairfechan surgery Jul 14 2011

A TOWN council has written to a clinic about community concerns.Read

Llandudno lifeboat woman had a welly good wedding Jul 14 2011

LIFEBOAT crew member Sue Moore swapped her dainty wedding shoes for wellies immediately after the marriage ceremony.Read

It’s a Knockout Eirias Park competition Jul 14 2011

HUNDREDS of spectators and participants descended on Eirias Park on Sunday for a children’s hospice’s charity event.Read

Abergele school shows eco spirit Jul 14 2011

AN ABERGELE school has been celebrating its award-winning green credentials.Read

Conwy woman, 64, completes swim of the English Channel Jul 14 2011

A PENSIONER has succeeded in her quest to swim the English Channel, but admits it was far harder than she thought.Read

New unloading bay in Conwy causing fury amongst motorists and business owners Jul 14 2011

SCORES of motorists have been given parking fines after a new loading bay was unexpectedly set up on the High Street in Conwy.Read

Glanrafon estate young mums help win hat-tick of awards Jul 14 2011

NINE young mums living on a Llanrwst estate who got together to build a brand new playground are celebrating after helping to pick up a tenant participation award.Read

New baby camel at Welsh Mountain Zoo Jul 14 2011

UPPER Colwyn Bay’s Welsh Mountain Zoo is the new home of a baby female Bactrian camel.Read

Poaching in River Conwy is rife according to local fisherman Jul 14 2011

POACHING salmon in the River Conwy is rife, according to local anglers, and could be losing the economy thousands of pounds every year.Read

Conwy Valley girl's DIY SOS plea Jul 14 2011

AN EIGHT-year-old girl faces a brighter future after her SOS for DIY was answered.Read

Rotary International president praises Conwy Valley Aquabox scheme Jul 14 2011

THE new national president of Rotary International has praised the work of the Conwy Valley Rotary’s Aquabox scheme.Read

New plans to boost tourism in Conwy Jul 14 2011

A VISION for the future of tourism in Conwy county – which could see cruise liners anchoring in Llandudno bay, and less well-known areas promoted to visitors – has been unveiled.Read

Penmaenmawr school is top for PE in Wales Jul 14 2011

A PENMAENMAWR school has been recognised nationally for its efforts in physical education.Read

300 jobs hope in medical campus on North Wales business park Jul 14 2011

PLANNERS were yesterday expected to give the go ahead to a new medical campus on a business park which will create up to 300 jobs.Read

US hospital gives go ahead for boy’s op Jul 14 2011

THE dad of a five-year-old boy with cerebral palsy has described his joy after being told his son can be treated in America.Read

New Mochdre Park could be part of locality plan Jul 14 2011

A NEW children’s park could be the first phase of a new plan for Mochdre.Read

Historic boat handed back to Conwy Jul 14 2011

A HISTORIC boat called Emma was handed back to the town of Conwy last Friday by the students who helped restore her.Read

World class climber revisits his old school in Llandudno to open new climbing wall Jul 14 2011

ONE of the top rock climbers in the world opened a new indoor climbing and bouldering wall at his former school.Read

Menai and Llandrillo colleges merge for 34,000 students and 2,000 workers Jul 14 2011

A SUPER-college has been created after a merger that will unite 34,000 students and 2,000 staff.Read

Conwy County Council search for new boss Jul 14 2011

CONWY County Council has declared itself more than capable of filling its vacant chief executive position after suggestions it should share one with neighbouring Denbighshire.Read

Craig y Don residents create eco garden Jul 14 2011

MEMBERS of Parc Clarence Residents’ Association in Craig-y-Don have dedicated themselves to creating a family friendly environment.Read

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