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"You could easily confuse Llandudno for Afghanistan, only with more heroin”

A CONTROVERSIAL national newspaper columnist has caused anger over the suggestion Snowdonia resembles war-torn Afghanistan. Read

Conwy choir helps Llanddoged man through fight with disease

WITH a song in their hearts members of a male voice choir are helping one of their members tackle a deadly disease. Read

Betws-y-Coed girl who left school at 13 is to do college course at 15

A HOME-schooled teenager who swapped the tuck shop for photo shop is to start her HND in September. At just 15 years of age Charlotte Davis, from Betws-y-Coed has achieve more than most 18 year-olds in her position after becoming one of the region’s youngest ever HND students. Read

Pupils’ plea for safer parking outside Llanrwst school

YOUNGSTERS at a Llanrwst school have been campaigning for safer parking after concerns were raised about people leaving their cars in a dangerous manner outside their school. Read

Llandudno taxi driver victim of nightmare attack in Llanrwst

A TAXI driver is too traumatised to work at night following a vicious attack by a man who tried to choke him and steal his takings. Read

Llanrwst builders discover 17th century bridge remains

CONTRACTORS working on flood defences in Llanrwst have unearthed the original 17th century footings of the town’s historic bridge. Read

Trefriw nan delivers her own grandchild

A WOMAN had to enlist her mum’s help to deliver her baby daughter in 10 minutes flat. Read

Row over future of Trefriw playground

CONCERNED parents turned out in force at a last ditch public meeting to discuss the future of a children’s play park. Read

Safety fears over Llanrwst car park pot holes

PARKING in Llanrwst has never been easy but those who do decide to use the pay and display car park on Watling Street are being blighted by pot holes. Read

Military funeral for Penmachno marine killed in Afghanistan

A FUNERAL with full military honours will take place in Penmachno on Saturday for much loved Marine Martin Richards, who was killed by a roadside bomb blast in Afghanistan last week. Read

New centre for Welsh learners at Llanrwst

THE legacy of a much-loved language campaigner who died from cancer last year will live on at a new centre for Welsh learners. Read

Rail enthusiasts given special treat on Conwy Valley line

TRAIN enthusiasts were chuffed to bits during a community railway day on the Conwy Valley line. Read

Floods works could cause traffic problems in Llanrwst

MOTORISTS in Llanrwst face yet more traffic misery next week when Environment Agency on-going flood defence work will see traffic restrictions and diversions put in place in the town for up to seven weeks. Read

Llanrwst play park left empty

A KIDS play park in Llanrwst, which was condemned and torn down by health and safety officials will be left empty, say Conwy County Council who refuse to replace its play equipment. Read

Llanrwst hill walker dies

A HILL walker from the Conwy Valley who was found dead in the Western Isles of Scotland on Friday has been named. Read

Recycling services not available in Conwy Valley

RURAL areas of Conwy are being treated as second class citizens says an angry councillor, as the second phase of a recycling scheme is rolled out in urban areas only. Read

Llanrwst play park will be made safe from danger

A CHILDREN’S play park condemned as a death trap after flood alleviation work left a gaping hole is one step closer to becoming safer thanks to complaints from residents. Read