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Chaos as Conwy Valley is cut off by floods

VILLAGES in the Conwy Valley found themselves cut off by rising flood water yesterday after the North Wales coast took a battering from high winds and heavy rain on Tuesday night.Read

The people of Llanrwst under the spotlight in TV show

LLANRWST and its inhabitants are the stars of the show next week when S4C’s hit series Bro visits the market town.Read

New Welsh language centre open in Llanrwst

WELSH language teaching in North Wales has been given a boost with a new centre in Llanrwst.Read

Tributes to 'El Bandito' Orig Williams

TRIBUTES were last night paid to wrestler Orig Williams – famously known throughout Wales and beyond as El Bandito – who died suddenly aged 78.Read

Llanrwst mum's heartache over son's death

A MUM has spoken exclusively to the Weekly News of her anguish following the death of her son and how her own experience has inspired her to help others.Read

Llanrwst protesters add petition to abattoir campaign

PROTESTERS fed up after years of nasty whiffs from a Conwy Valley animal slaughterhouse are stepping up their campaign to remove the abattoir from the town.Read

Conwy Valley shooting club to be closed because of noise

A SHOOTING ground will fire its last shot next week after being forced to close down after an appeal over noise levels was refused by the Welsh Assembly.Read

Vandals trash Conwy Valley shop and steal charity cash

VANDALS have made off with over £100 in charity box and selected food items from a Conwy Valley village store in what is being described as a "bizarre" break-in.Read

More fears over Llanrwst traffic 'chaos'

ROAD safety fears have escalated in a Conwy Valley town after diverted traffic saw trucks mounting pavements, gridlocked streets and miles of tailbacks.Read

Soldier's pain over death of Penmachno comrade

A WELSH Guard has spoken of his despair after seeing a fellow Penmachno soldier killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.Read

Llanrwst fundraiser reaches the top of Kilimanjaro

THERE were double celebrations for a Llanrwst fundraiser after battling freezing temperatures and altitude sickness to scale the top of Africa’s highest mountain.Read

Criminals’ loot is given to good causes in Llanrwst

CONWY Valley Outdoor Activities group has received £1,500 in funding thanks to a Community Cashback scheme, where cash from criminals’ seized assets, is given to worthwhile community projects.Read

Llanrwst man's marathon effort in memory of marine

THE best friend of a Welsh Royal Marine killed in Afghanistan earlier this year, is to take part in the Snowdon Marathon at the weekend in his memory.Read

Dolgarrog post office closes

A CONWY Valley post office has closed its doors indefinitely, meaning customers now have to travel up to a mile further to their next nearest branch.Read

Cambrian Rally boosts Conwy county economy

A MOTOR rally which will be televised worldwide has given a massive boost to tourism in Llandudno and Conwy Valley.Read

'Yobs are ruining iconic Llanrwst landmark'

ONE of the region’s most recognisable landmarks has been attacked by vandals.Read

Historic Llanrwst bridge damaged by crashes

LLANRWST’S historic bridge has been left with a gaping hole in its brickwork after being struck not once, but twice by traffic last week.Read

Disappointment at Trefriw playground delays

IT now looks like Trefriw kids won’t get their playground back until 2011, claim trustees.Read

Conwy scout camp cash boost ends threat of closure

CONWY Scouts and Cubs were celebrating this week following the refurbishment of their campsite near Rowen.Read

Llanrwst road campaigner brought on board to help solve traffic problems

A ROAD safety campaigner has won a victory in what he calls a “major fight” for road safety measures after being invited onto his local council’s traffic committee.Read