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Red tape stopped Llanfairfechan team's Haiti rescue mission

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

ONE of Britain’s top rescue teams failed in its bid to help earthquake victims in Haiti.

Llanfairfechan rescue crew on standby to go to Haiti

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:00:00 GMT

A TEAM of six Llanfairfechan based rescuers are on standby to help earthquake victims in Haiti.

Charity worker leaves Penmaenmawr cafe

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A TIRELESS charity worker has stepped down from running Penmaenmawr’s popular community cafe.

Mayor wants to put in place five-year plan to improve Penmaenmawr

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

THE people of Penmaenmawr are being called upon to have their say on plans to improve the quarry village.

Police want Penmaenmawr residents to set priorities

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:00:00 GMT

RESIDENTS are giving their views on what they believe should be the policing priorities in Penmaenmawr for 2010.

Penmaenmawr teen is a motor racing ace

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:00:00 GMT

A LEADING young motor racing star from Penmaenmawr has ended 2009 with a stunning performance at the PF International in Lincolnshire, making him a serious contender for British title glory in 2010.

Llanfairfechan boy in GB ski team

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

A SCHOOLBOY skier who took to the slopes aged just two has now been chosen for the British ski team.

Bid to ban cycling at Penmaenmawr

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

A COUNCILLOR is calling for a stretch of Penmaenmawr promenade to remain a no-cycling zone.

Penmaenmawr tattooist in cheeky X-Factor protest

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:20:00 GMT

A SIMON Cowell tattoo will be branded on the behind of tattooist Blane Dickinson after "terrible twins" Jedward made it through another week in the X-Factor finals.

Brave Llanfairfechan boy is rewriting medical history

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:10:00 GMT

A BRAVE toddler is defying medical odds by battling a rare illness.

Pet dog sets fire to kitchen in Llanfairfechan

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:50:00 GMT

A HUNGRY pooch looking for food set fire to his owner’s kitchen – causing £6,000 damage.

Penmaenmawr youngsters playing street football could face arrest

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

YOUNGSTERS caught playing football on the streets of Penmaenmawr risk being arrested and could face a criminal record.

North Wales widow's pain over death of lorry driver husband

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:30:00 GMT

A WIDOW has described her “torture” not knowing how her husband died when his lorry overturned in a layby.

Thieves steal Jesus Christ statue from Penmaenmawr friary

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A THREE-foot high statue of Jesus Christ has been stolen from a North Wales friary.

Penmaenmawr man to sell restored tool collection

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:03:00 GMT

A COLLECTION of more than 500 restored tools is set to go under the hammer.

Penmaenmawr man avoids jail after eBay fraud

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:00:00 GMT

A DAD of four was fined £360 after defrauding clients on eBay.

Penmaenmawr community facilities could close without funds

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:00:00 GMT

AN IT suite and snooker club at Penmaenmawr’s community centre are in danger of closure unless funding can be found to cover the daily running costs.

Llanfairfechan man mistook cancer for indigestion

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

A CANCER survivor has told of what he thought was indigestion, and how it could have cost him his life.

Llanfairfechan girl's cancer battle

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT

A BRAVE toddler who underwent life-saving treatment for a rare cancer in Paris is on the road to recovery.

Dwygyfylchi mum celebrates 30th anniversary of transplant

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:59:00 GMT

A BRAVE and Olympic medal winning mum who is celebrating the 30th anniversary of her kidney transplant has paid tribute to her family and friends for their loving support.