Conwy County, Wales News Archives

UP caused rush hour gridlock on the A55 and around Conwy last night. Motorists faced lengthy delays after eight vehicles crashed just outside the Conwy Tunnel.

FIVE North Wales soldiers and two from Powys lost their lives in the Iraq conflict.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a substantial amount of cash was stolen from a cash machine in a Denbigh garage over the weekend.

ENTERTAINING and original songs, top class musicianship and a perfect venue combined to make Cerys Matthews' 'Don't Look Down' tour gig at Theatr Colwyn a totally enjoyable experience.

THE mother of "the greatest Welsh Formula 1 driver" has died at the age of 83. Gwyneth Pryce, mother of racing car driver Tom Pryce, died on Saturday, October 17 at Ruthin Hospital.

TWO men involved in the killing of a Rhyl man will have their sentences reviewed after the victim's mother pleaded with the Attorney General for tougher sentences.

HOLIDAY makers have been urged to take sensible precautions against swine flu while travelling abroad this winter.

A VICTORIAN seafront is to stay bike-free after plans to put a cycle track along Llandudno's promenade were finally scrapped.

A WOMAN fighting for her life after an horrific car accident last night remained seriously ill in hospital.

A MOTORIST killed on the A55 has been named as Frankie James Clark from Llandudno.

A POLICE investigation is continuing into an evening robbery at a Rhyl building society.

A MAN died and a woman is fighting for her life after a horrific tunnel smash which shut the A55 for nine hours.

YOUR complete guide to music, art, and theatre events happening near you... WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Celtic Connections will be showing at Bodelwyddan Castle, Bodelwyddan This exciting exhibition showcasing arts and crafts from Ireland and Wales will be on display until December 20.

THE heart-warming rags-to-riches musical Annie will be coming to Llandudno's Venue Cymru for one week only this month.

A lorry driver has been fined 500 and ordered to pay 1,000 costs after a collision left a farmer in a coma.

A TEENAGER is being kept in a police cell with two officers sitting alongside him round the clock, with no blanket and the light permanently on.

A RHYL businessman has made it up with his pet pooch after chewing his way through a parcel containing 800 worth of antique five pound notes.

WAILING guitars and heart-pounding beats were served to rock-hungry audiences when Bloc Party performed live at Venue Cymru.

POLICE are continuing to appeal for witnesses to a robbery that occurred at a building society in Rhyl last week.

The 29-year-old had been on holiday in Spain with his parents and sister when he was struck by swine flu The family of a man, 29, who has died after contracting swine flu on holiday in Spain say he was "loved by all". It is understood that David Hayes, from Llysfaen, Colwyn Bay, suffered a heart attack in hospital after falling ill.

A MAN has been jailed for 15 months after admitting breaching a restraining order - for the 24th time.

The man behind one of the largest cannabis operations in the UK has been jailed for nine years.

A GANG of 16 Chinese people were jailed yesterday after police uncovered the largest-ever cannabis factory in the UK, in Bangor.

A SCHOOL pupil has become an overnight internet singing sensation after a British actor praised her talent.

A DOG owner won 450 compensation after his pet pooch chewed a parcel - which a postie should never have put through his letterbox.

A MOTHER has told how masked robbers armed with a gun attacked her family in a terrifying raid at their home.

UK businesses are failing to report cyber fraud and attacks because they are afraid police will take away their computers to investigate the attack, causing them to lose more business than the e-crime itself.

North Wales Police say they are very concerned for the welfare of Douglas Wragg, aged 79, from the East Yorkshire area.

A BUSINESSMAN was tied up, threatened and robbed of 38,000 in cash at his home, a court heard yesterday.

TWO of Rhyl's most prominent nightspots were demolished yesterday. The former Schooner pub and Downtown Club on West Parade have been knocked down to make way for the new 85 million Ocean Plaza seafront development.

A DAUGHTER with a 'heart of gold' took part in a solo sponsored swim to help her mum beat a rare heart condition.

A MEMORIAL garden in memory of children from Llandudno who have died in tragic circumstances will be unveiled next week.

A robber has escaped with money after threatening a security guard at a bank in the third time the branch has been targeted in five years.

A FORMER county councillor was yesterday knocked down by a hit and run driver. Eddie Woodward was hit as he crossed Oswald Road in Llandudno Junction at noon yesterday.

FANS of the TV sitcom Dinnerladies will enjoy the feelgood factor when the stage show is served up in Llandudno.

Two teenagers stole crisps and chocolate from a mobile sandwich van parked up for the night.

POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of an 82-year-old man who has been missing from his home in Southport since September 26th.

A JUDGE threw out a case against a suspected armed burglar after cops failed to offer him a solicitor.

A MAN appeared in court yesterday accused of robbing a store and stealing cash. Llandudno Magistrates heard that Michael Caine, 32, of Penyffordd Terrace, Penrhynside, is alleged to have robbed Premier Store in Penrhyn Bay of 40 cash on Sunday.

NEWSAGENT staff were terrorised by a raider brandishing a meat cleaver. The man, wearing a balaclava, confronted two terrified women shop assistants and demanded cash.

A FAMILY has praised carers who have helped comfort them through the horrific ordeal of coping with their mother's murder.

NORTH Wales' first purpose built community fire station has welcomed 12,000 visitors through its doors in the first year.

DURING a time where generic indie bands were flooding the charts, a post-punk group from Reading stepped in to shake things up.