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Colwyn Bay News
Popular News Items from Colwyn Bay
Abacare extends deadline for care awards nominations
ELDERLY and vulnerable people across Wales who are cared for at home can this month (August, 2017) continue to nominate their favourite carer for an award in recognition of the work they do.
Police boss welcomes decision to withdraw officers from anti-fracking protest
A police boss has welcomed the decision by North Wales Police to stop sending officers to police an anti-fracking protest in Lancashire.
We'll take control of the police in Wales
A police boss believes the devolution of policing to Wales is inevitable, saying it's a matter of when not if.
High-flying travel agency lands top industry award
A high flying travel agency business has landed a top industry honour after a major expansion.
Print is alive and kicking as leaflet delivery firm expands
The biggest tourism leaflet distribution company in North Wales is set to break through the 150,000 million barrier this year - and it's getting even bigger.
Criminals help pay for crime protection for deaf people
A campaign has been launched to help protect deaf people from becoming the victims of crime - paid for by money seized from criminals.
Mash up of music, poetry and knitting at Pie cafe
Customers can enjoy the life of pie at a cafe with a difference where music, the arts and crafts are now also on the menu.
Bigger voice for smaller businesses
A leading businessman has pledged to give smaller firms a bigger voice in plans to revitalise the Colwyn area.
£30m care homes bill is "national scandal"
Angry care home owners in Wales say they're owed over £30 million in unpaid fees because of a legal battle that's been described as a "national scandal".
Hot tubs firm doubles in size with the UK's biggest showroom
An expanding leisure company is doubling in size by opening one of the biggest hot tub show rooms in the UK.
Campaigning pensioner Richard hailed a hero
A public-spirited pensioner with a heart of gold had been hailed a local hero by town councillors and a housing association.
Action plan to reverse shock rise in short jail sentences given to women
An action plan has been launched to reverse the shock rise in short jail sentences dished out to women in North Wales.
Surprise, surprise! Matt overcome with emotion to receive top green award
A landscape designer had the shock of his life when awarded a top honour following the success of a £4million project to transform a housing estate into a green oasis.
Working out your eye care in Colwyn Bay
Specsavers Colwyn Bay is offering tips on how to make sure you have the right eyewear for exercising, as more people get active during the summer months.
Abacare encourages people to take part in brain stimulating activities
AN AWARD-WINNING care provider in Wales says it encourages its service users to engage in activities such as learning an instrument or gardening after a report revealed these are the best ways to stimulate the brain (August, 2017)
We'll have 200 fewer police officers unless training cash row is sorted
A row over how police training is funded could result in 200 fewer officers in Wales - and potential recruits choosing to sign up to work for English forces instead.
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Major boost for talented tenor Elgan
The career of a talented tenor from Llandudno has been given a major boost after a "sensational" performance at an international festival.
Three generations mark time in a "magical" new garden
Residents created history when they buried three generations of memories and mementoes in a time capsule at a new community garden.
Abacare provides personality matches to combat social isolation
A CARE provider has revealed (July, 2017) it is able to match up its care worker’s personalities with that of its service users to help combat social isolation.
Help us combat modern slavery
A campaigner against modern slavery has urged people in North Wales to be on the look-out for victims of human trafficking and modern slavery.
Star pianist who has harmonised with her old teacher for over 40 years is special guest when she turns 105
A renowned pianist was special guest of honour when the teacher who helped provide the prelude to her glittering professional career celebrated her 105th birthday.