26 January 2012 - Conwy County news, Llandudno, Colwyn Bay, Conwy Valley & Penllan villages

More than 40 new jobs at Bodnant Welsh Food hub Jan 26 2012

A CENTRE of excellence for promoting and selling Welsh food and drink is recruiting now for over 40 new jobs, and has announced the backing of a talented local chef.Read

Future of Conwy Civic Hall looks secure after £75k grant Jan 26 2012

THE future of Conwy Civic Hall looks secure thanks to a £75,000 funding boost from the town council.Read

Campaigners want speed limit cut on Old Colwyn road Jan 26 2012

THE speed limit on a well used section of road through Old Colwyn should be reduced before a serious accident happens, say campaigners.Read

Tributes to former Colwyn Bay FC player Jan 26 2012

TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular former Colwyn Bay Football Club player who was found dead last week.Read

From the South Pole to Llanfairfechan, TV weatherman moves to town Jan 26 2012

A TV weatherman who spent nine months living at the SouthPole has finally in Llanfairfechan.Read

Glan Conwy soldier Laura March thanks scouts for Christmas gifts Jan 26 2012

A SOLDIER has spent her time on leave visiting a local scout group to say thank you for the Christmas gifts they sent her.Read

Town council want stronger police links in Penmaenmawr Jan 26 2012

THERE needs to be a stronger link between a town council and the police, say councillors.Read

Two women to travel to India to help cure deadly disease Jan 26 2012

TWO women will travel to India to help treat millions of children against a paralysing disease.Read

Llanfair TH teenager put lives at risk by stealing traffic light batteries Jan 26 2012

A TEENAGER admitted stealing batteries from traffic lights, putting the lives of motorists at risk on country roads.Read

Warning to dog walkers after pregnant ewes killed in Llanrwst Jan 26 2012

FARMERS are urging dog owners to keep their pets under control following a spate of sheep worrying in Llanrwst in which pregnant ewes were killed.Read

Llanrwst to benefit from faster broadband connection with BT Jan 26 2012

NEARLY 90,000 more homes and businesses in Wales now have access to faster broadband, BT have announced.Read

Conwy County Council reviews attendance payments for people with learning disabilites Jan 26 2012

ATTENDANCE and incentive payments that some people with learning disabilities receive for attending council run day facilities are being reviewed.Read

Former Towyn and Kinmel Bay mayor dies Jan 26 2012

TOWYN and Kinmel Bay’s first ever mayor has passed away at the age of 92.Read

Complaints as Christmas trees still up in Deganwy and Llandudno Junction Jan 26 2012

BUSINESSES gave a sigh of relief this week after the council finally took away a number of sorry-looking Christmas trees, weeks after the festive season ended.Read

A little girl’s memories of Harold Lowe the fifth officer from the Titanic Jan 26 2012

IN 1936, when Annette Roberts was ten years old, she was taken by her mother Eluned to the home of Harold Godfrey Lowe, who had been the fifth officer aboard the Titanic.Read

New recycling plant at Llanddulas Jan 26 2012

A NEW recycling facility at Llanddulas could create 15 new jobs, with a public consultation event taking place next week.Read

Shock and support after fire rips through Village Craft’s in Betws-y-Coed Jan 26 2012

A BLAZE at a popular craft shop in Betws-y-Coed has devastated owners and shocked a close-knit community.Read

Town councillor resigns in Penmaenmawr Jan 26 2012

Councillors quitRead

Holocaust remembered in Llandudno ceremony Jan 26 2012

PEOPLE gathered at the war memorial on Llandudno promenade on Sunday to mark the 70th anniversary of the start of the Holocaust in which six million people died.Read

New dredger ‘Little Orme’ officially named and launched at Conwy Quay Marina Jan 26 2012

THE new dredger Little Orme has been officially named and launched at Conwy Quay Marina.Read

Colwyn Bay woman celebrates 100th birthday Jan 26 2012

ENID Roberts celebrated a very special birthday earlier this week.Read

Llandudno man jailed for iron bar attack Jan 26 2012

Six years in jail for attack with iron barRead

Pensioner raises £5,500 for St David’s Hospice Jan 26 2012

Hospice supportRead

Anger over imported English stone being used for Gwynt y Môr wind farm Jan 26 2012

WORK on preparing the sea bed for the Gwynt y Môr wind farm is starting, but there have been complaints that rock to protect the sea bed from erosion around the 160 turbines is being imported from Cumbria.Read

Ty Gobaith childrens’ Hospice gets unwanted Christmas toys Jan 26 2012

STAFF at a fashion shop have come up with a way of recycling unwanted Christmas toys so they can be donated to T Gobaith children’s hospice.Read

Colwyn Bay Hospital minor injuries unit temporary closure 'causing disruption' Jan 26 2012

A POLITICIAN claims the temporary closure of Colwyn Bay Hospital’s minor injuries unit has caused disruption.Read

NFU warning for Chinese New Year Jan 26 2012

THE National Farmers’ Union Cymru has joined farming organisations across the UK in urging all those taking part in Chinese New Year celebrations this week to resist the temptation to light sky lanterns as part of the festivities.Read

Sudan bishop talks of how he survived terrorist attacks Jan 26 2012

A BISHOP from South Sudan who survived his house being burned down and a grenade attack by terrorists has been talking about his experiences.Read

Deganwy crash boy, 13, died of head injuries Jan 26 2012

MORE than 50 bouquets of flowers have been laid near the spot where a 13-year-old boy suffered fatal injuries in a car crash.Read

Councillors complain about running costs of Llandudno swimming pool Jan 26 2012

COUNCILS from all parts of the county should contribute to the running costs of Llandudno’s £7m swimming pool, it’s claimed.Read

Ysgol Betws-y-Coed’s poor performance discussed at council Jan 26 2012

A PRIMARY school is among the worst performing in Conwy, according to a report released by inspectors Estyn.Read

Dwygyfylchi community hall to get £8,000 cash boost Jan 26 2012

A TOWN council will pour thousands of pounds into revamping a community centre in Dwygyfylchi – but there are warnings that the cash may be wasted.Read

Great Orme beacon will mark Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Jan 26 2012

A BEACON will be lit on the summit of the Great Orme to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June.Read

Penmaenmawr cyclist died 12 days after hitting rocks Jan 26 2012

A CYCLIST died 12 days after he plunged over a low wall onto a rocky shore.Read

Glan Conwy Brownies celebrate first aid badges Jan 26 2012

GLAN Conwy Brownies celebrated getting their First Aid badges recently.Read

Welsh rugby shirt raises £500 for Ty Gobaith Jan 26 2012

A WELSH rugby shirt raised £500 when it was auctioned for Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospice.Read

Snowdon is top OS paper map Jan 26 2012

ORDNANCE Survey printed a whopping 1.9 million paper maps in 2011 – and the Snowdonia outdoor leisure map was the biggest seller.Read

Two deliberate gorse fires in one week spark concern in Llanfairfechan Jan 26 2012

TWO deliberate gorse fires in the space of one week have sparked concerns in Llanfairfechan.Read

Conwy farmers to learn from sheep experts Jan 26 2012

CONWY’S farmers are being given the chance to improve their flock in time for spring.Read

‘Wonderful’ son dies 18 months after fall Jan 26 2012

A MAN died 18 months after slipping and banging his head in a shopping mall.Read

Llanfairfechan farmer to star in new prime time show Jan 26 2012

A FARMER will be the star of a new primetime TV show searching for the UK’s best young farmer.Read

Notice to erect bilingual street name in Penmachno Jan 26 2012

A STREET in the Conwy Valley village of Penmachno could soon be renamed bilingually following members of Conwy’s licensing and regulation committee agreeing to the change.Read

Welsh Tories pull out of Llandudno conference Jan 26 2012

THE Welsh Conservatives last week cancelled their spring conference in Llandudno with just two weeks notice.Read

Best selling Llandudno novelist Anne Bennet talks to Judith Phillips about her life and career Jan 26 2012

ANNE Bennett is a best-selling novelist whose gritty sagas about wartime life in her home city of Birmingham have bought her widespread acclaim.Read

Cartrefi Conwy housing association has been praised for its efforts to reach the right housing quality standards. Jan 26 2012

CARTREFI Conwy housing association has been praised for its efforts to reach the right quality standards.Read

Conwy County Council opposes Colwyn Bay Police Station closure plan Jan 26 2012

THE planned closure of Colwyn Bay police station has been officially opposed by Conwy County Council.Read

Six hundred and sixty nine official complaints made to Conwy County Council last year Jan 26 2012

THE lack of Welsh ice cream being sold at Venue Cymru was just one of the 669 official complaints made by the public to Conwy County Council last year.Read

North Wales woman's bike ride to help fight bulimia Jan 26 2012

A DAUGHTER has vowed to support her mother’s fight against bulimia by embarking on a gruelling bike trek.Read

Over £1m could be spent on improving privately owned houses in Llandudno Junction Jan 26 2012

MORE than £1m could be spent on improving privately owned houses in Llandudno Junction now the town has been designated a renewal area.Read

Conwy author gets good reviews for latest book Jan 26 2012

A BEST-SELLING author has received rave reviews for her latest book.Read

Conwy county taxi operators get red tape slashed Jan 26 2012

TAXI firms have welcomed new rules which they say will add to the comfort and safety of passsengers as well as cutting out unnecessary red tape.Read

Llandudno town councillors back police station move Jan 26 2012

TOWN councillors in Llandudno are not opposed to the town’s police station closing providing alternative premises can be found close to the resort’s centre.Read

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