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Trucker 'lucky to be alive' after 40ft drop at Betws-y-Coed

A LORRY driver has made a miraculous recovery after his truck plunged 40ft into a ravine, leaving him fighting for life.Read

Llanrwst booze ban means street drinkers can land £500 fine

ANTI-SOCIAL drinkers in Llanrwst could be slapped with a £500 fine with the go-ahead of a new booze ban.Read

New health centre opens at Llanrwst

STATE-OF-THE-ART health and social care centre Canolfan Crwst was opened in Llanrwst this week.Read

Llanrwst bike shop owner ready to support second triathlon

AN entrepreneur is looking to support the community even further because business is booming.Read

Glan Conwy cancer survivor's joy after cycling challenge

A CANCER survivor has raised thousands of pounds for charity after completing a 4,000-mile coastal bike ride over Christmas and New Year.Read

Llanrwst campaigner's road safety victory

A LLANRWST man has celebrated the festive season with an extra special Christmas present following a 30 years wait for it.Read

Bumper year for Conwy Valley tourist industry

BUSINESS is booming despite the recession for the Conwy Valley’s tourism industry, and the region’s accommodation providers have recorded a rise in “staycations”.Read

Young Conwy Valley horse rider celebrates dressage training bursary

A YOUNG horse rider from Tal-y-Cafn is celebrating after being selected for a special training bursary.Read

Couple beat 500 to their dream job at Betws-y-Coed

A LIVERPOOL couple have beaten over 500 applicants to become assistant managers of a five-star caravan park in Snowdonia.Read

Council worker's van denies disabled man Llanrwst parking space

A MAN with serious heart problems was unable to shop in Llanrwst because an able-bodied council worker had parked a van in a disabled bay.Read

Glan Conwy man's 4,000-mile bike ride after conquering cancer

A CANCER survivor who cheated death is hoping to raise thousands of pounds for charity this week when he embarks on a 4,000 mile coastal bike ride.Read

Residents give Llanrwst care complex the thumbs up

ELDERLY residents are raving about Hafan Gwydir, Llanrwst’s new £12 million extra care housing facility.Read

Joy goes into restoring Conwy Valley landmark

THE Plas Maenan Hotel has every right to stand proud, some 300ft up on its rocky perch overlooking the Conwy Valley.Read

Decision expected on Conwy Valley food centre

COUNCIL planners were yesterday (Wednesday) considering whether or not to back a £6m venture to turn a disused farm into a Welsh Food Centre of Excellence creating 32 new jobs and attracting thousands of customers and tourists a year.Read

Olympic hopefuls flock to the Conwy Valley

OLYMPIC hopefuls preparing for the London 2012 Games are beating a path to a remote farmhouse deep in the Conwy Valley.Read

Council slammed for leaving Llanrwst sports pitch in a mess

LLANRWST junior football club has shown Conwy County Council the red card after its football pitch was left covered in rubble, potholes and dog mess.Read

Rescued Conwy Falls canoeists are lucky to be alive

FOUR canoeists were rescued on Friday night after narrowly avoiding being swept over a waterfall.Read

Llanrwst soldier is ready for Afghanistan

A CONWY Valley soldier has spoken of his fears as his battalion prepares to serve in Afghanistan.Read

£1m repairs to flooded Conwy Valley railway

NEARLY £1 million is to be spent on strengthening flood defences on the Conwy Valley rail line.Read

Additional buses for Snowdonia Sherpa service

THE Snowdonia Society has slammed visitor management arrangements by the Green Key partnership despite additional Sherpa bus services recently being added.Read