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Conwy Valley Meats to fight FSA cost hike

SMALL abattoirs say they will suffer if the proposed changes to Food Standard Agency (FSA) meat inspection costs go through.Read

Trefriw is cut off during Conwy Valley floods

VILLAGERS say they are being cut off by flood water as roads close and people are unable to get in or out.Read

Conwy Valley rescue worker given bravery gong

THE bravery of an Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team member who helped save the lives of two Kayakers has been recognised.Read

Llanrwst man joins the Queen’s bodyguard

A LLANRWST man has become one of an elite group who serve to protect the Queen as part of her Royal Guard.Read

Four-month delay to Llanrwst grammar school redevelopment

CONCERNED town councillors have brought to light a four-month delay to the redevelopment of the old Grammar School building in Llanrwst.Read

Llanrwst couple reveal the secret to a happily married life

WITH Valentine’s Day on the horizon, many people start to wonder what the secret to a happily married life is, but there really is no secret – according to a new S4C documentary.Read

Police crack down on illegal Conwy Valley off-road bikers

POLICE targeted illegal off-roaders and seized three bikes during a major crackdown in the Conwy Valley.Read

£7,000 worth of laptops stolen in break-in at Ysgol Dolgarrog

HEARTLESS thieves have broken into a Conwy Valley school and stolen 13 laptops containing children’s school work, worth up to £7,000.Read

CCTV to catch-out Betws-y-Coed bridge jumpers

A BIG Brother style CCTV system is poised to catch the infamous bridge jumpers of Betws-y-Coed this summer.Read

Llanrwst family enjoy a West End treat after competition win

A LLANRWST family put their best foot forward at the weekend when they won a dance masterclass with top judge Arlene Phillips.Read

Inspector visits Hafan Gwydir in Llanrwst

THE Chief Inspector of Care Services in Wales took time out to chat with tenants of a flagship Extra Care scheme in Llanrwst when she visited recently.Read

Conwy Valley farmers to meet council to improve relationship

NFU Cymru members from the Conwy Valley will have the opportunity to meet with senior managers from Conwy Trading Standards at a branch meeting on Tuesday, January 25, at the Eagles Hotel, Llanrwst.Read

Parents campaign against Sure Start closure at Llanrwst

PARENTS in Llanrwst are in uproar after learning their local Sure Star support club is earmarked for closure due to lack of funding.Read

Conwy Valley community pulls together to buy grit

A KIND-HEARTED group of community councillors have helped save a Conwy Valley village from isolation during the recent cold snap by providing their own personal supply of grit.Read

Brave Llanrwst toddler receives £430 cheque from stranger

A BRAVE disabled toddler from Llanrwst had an extra special Christmas after a kind Samaritan presented his family with money for a £400 special bike for him.Read

Trefriw teenager dies of blood poisoning

A FOURTEEN-year-old girl died 24 hours after complaining of a sore throat and headache.Read

Businesses getting back to normal in Betws y Coed

BETWS y Coed was back teeming with people this week following the big thaw, and shops are reporting a surge in business.Read

Llanrwst hotel launches friendship club

A LLANRWST hotel is hoping a new friendship club being launched next month will help bring people from rural locations together throughout the new year.Read