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Conwy County News for 21 July 2011

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Colwyn Bay concert could feature the likes of JLS, The Wanted and McFly Jul 21 2011

PROMOTERS of boy bands The Wanted, McFly and JLS are in talks with Conwy County Council to stage an official London Olympic pop concert to take place at Eirias Park next summer.Read

Betws-y-Coed bridge jumpers face prosecution Jul 21 2011

A CONWY Valley village plagued by bridge jumpers is winning its battle against anti-social yobs who insist on leaping into the River Conwy.Read

Conwy Council Chief Exec saga cost taxpayer £340k....so far Jul 21 2011

THE suspension of Conwy’s former chief executive has cost taxpayers over £320,000 to date - before taking into account severance pay made to the senior officer.Read

Penmaenmawr mum tells how brain tumour turned her life upside down Jul 21 2011

A MUM-OF-THREE has told how her life has been transformed after being diagnosed with a major brain tumour.Read

Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge spotted at Cineworld in Llandudno Junction Jul 21 2011

SHOCKED cinemagoers did a double take last Saturday night, as Prince William and his wife the Duchess of Cambridge were spotted at Cineworld in Llandudno Junction.Read

Concern over pollution in River Gele Jul 21 2011

MYSTERIOUS discharge in a river is causing concern among residents in Abergele.Read

Special open day for £37k refurbished Tal-y-Bont Hall Jul 21 2011

AN 80-year-old memorial hall will celebrate its £37,000 revamp with a special open day for the community this Saturday.Read

New A55 tourism sign will boost trade in Penmaenmawr Jul 21 2011

A NEW tourism sign will be set up on the A55 next week in effort to boost trade in a small town.Read

Wales in Bloom judge visits Llandudno Jul 21 2011

A DISPLAY of art work by Ysgol John Bright pupils caught his eye when Wales in Bloom judge Jim Goodwin visited Llandudno.Read

St Dunstan’s Centre to open in Llandudno on schedule Jul 21 2011

A MULTI-million pound rehabilitation centre for blind and partially sighted serving and ex-forces personnel will open on schedule in September.Read

Llanrwst OAP’s attend police information event Jul 21 2011

DESPITE police reporting that Llanrwst is one of the safest towns in the county, its senior population were invited to a special get together last week to warn them of the dangers of cold callers.Read

Council say no to Gwytherin wind turbine Jul 21 2011

No to wind turbineRead

A host of talent at Conwy Classical Music Festival Jul 21 2011

INTERNATIONAL opera singer Sioned Gwen Davies will be returning home to North Wales to perform in the Conwy Classical Musical Festival next week.Read

Llandudno Junction Community Club offers budget weddings Jul 21 2011

LOVE lifted Mr and Mrs Smith up where they belong – in an Officer and Gentleman style proposal.Read

Found - the pilot who parks by the A55 Jul 21 2011

THE mystery of a light aircraft parked near a car park has been solved.Read

RNLI test new lifeboat rig at Llandudno Jul 21 2011

THE feasibility of launching Llandudno lifeboat from Craig-y-Don has been tested by the RNLI.Read

Men walk the length of Wales to raise money for Ty Gobaith Jul 21 2011

TWO men have set out on one of the toughest challenges Wales has to offer to raise money in memory of their friend who died tragically from cancer.Read

Penmaenmawr charity day raises £2,000 in memory of dad Jul 21 2011

A FAMILY fundraiser in memory of a dad who died from cancer has helped raise thousands of pounds for charity.Read

Celtic fayre could boost Llandudno trade Jul 21 2011

A CELTIC fair similar to the one held in November is expected to bring a boost to Llandudno’s Madoc Street when it opens on Saturday.Read

Welsh international prepares for football scholarship in America Jul 21 2011

AN international footballer is preparing for life stateside and her dream of turning professional.Read

Llandudno lifeboat celebrates 150 years of service Jul 21 2011

A SPECIAL church service was held on Sunday to mark the 150th anniversary of the town’s lifeboat station.Read

Colwyn Bay school helps raise money for new lifeboat Jul 21 2011

RYDAL PENRHOS School has marked the 150th anniversary of the RNLI with a special concert.Read

Plans to save Conwy Civic Hall going well Jul 21 2011

FUTURE business plans for Conwy’s Civic Hall could include establishing a cinema club, a dance studio, and hosting more gigs and classical musical concerts.Read

Police in two hour armed stand-off in Llanrwst Jul 21 2011

A MAN was taken into custody following a tense two-hour stand-off with armed police.Read

Llanrwst lollipop man says he was forced to resign Jul 21 2011

AN ex-lollipop man has spoken out about the real reason he resigned from a busy Conwy Valley road crossing after a row over pay.Read

Abergele medical ccampus will bring 285 new jobs Jul 21 2011

A NEW medical campus which will bring up to 285 jobs to Abergele has been approved by councillors despite fears about a shortage of on site parking.Read

New Asda store in Llandudno Junction a roaring success Jul 21 2011

THE new Asda store in Llandudno Junction has gone down a treat with most shoppers, but not everyone is happy.Read

Cobbles on Conwy Quay causing fury amongst business owners Jul 21 2011

A FURIOUS businessman is to seek legal advice over the amount of business he is losing due to the ongoing work by the County Council on Conwy Quay.Read

Pensioner, 80 calls for disabled access on A55 bridge Jul 21 2011

A DISABLED pensioner has made a call for access onto a footbridge.Read

Llanfairfechan boxing club will help youngsters off the streets Jul 21 2011

TWO ex-soldiers have formed a boxing club in Llanfairfechan in an effort to get youngsters off the streets.Read

Spacehop on Snowdon goes ahead despite weather Jul 21 2011

DESPITE bad weather conditions, a group of friends and family spacehoped on Snowdon last Sunday in memory of a young teacher.Read

Warning after Rhos-on-Sea burglaries Jul 21 2011

RESIDENTS in Rhos-on-Sea are being warned after a spate of burglaries.Read

Director leaves Llandudno’s Mostyn gallerry Jul 21 2011

AFTER establishing Llandudno’s Mostyn as the leading contemporary art gallery in Wales, its director Martin Barlow plans to create a new career as a photographer.Read

War of words over councillors Colwyn Bay comments Jul 21 2011

A WAR of words has erupted after a councillor expressed concerns over the state of Colwyn Bay.Read

Man dies a month after wedding at St David’s Hospice Jul 21 2011

A CANCER sufferer has died just a month after marrying in a poignant ceremony at a hospice.Read

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