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Local News & Discussion / Re: The UK's fraud epidemic.

« Last post by SteveH on April 05, 2024, 02:08:21 pm »

I received a telephone call this morning from 01492594973 informing me there had been an attempt to take two payments out of my account but not which account. Then went on to ask me to press 1 for further assistance. I have had these calls before which turned out to be scams, but never from a local number which is worrying. On checking the number online all it's saying is it's a BT Landline located in Colwyn Bay. Has anyone else received one of these calls, or has anyone got a suggestion as to who I can report this too?

Meleri, here is one link .......... https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/news/scam-phone-call-warning


The above from Google search page, plus more below..........
https://www.google.com/search?q=who+do+you+report+suspicious+fraud+phone+calls&rlz=1C1CHBF_en-GBGB813GB813&oq=who+do+you+report+suspicious+fraud+phone+calls&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRifBdIBCjMwNjc5ajBqMTWoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

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Local News & Discussion / Re: The UK's fraud epidemic.

« Last post by Meleri on April 05, 2024, 01:51:21 pm »

I received a telephone call this morning from 01492594973 informing me there had been an attempt to take two payments out of my account but not which account. Then went on to ask me to press 1 for further assistance. I have had these calls before which turned out to be scams, but never from a local number which is worrying. On checking the number online all it's saying is it's a BT Landline located in Colwyn Bay. Has anyone else received one of these calls, or has anyone got a suggestion as to who I can report this too?

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Science and Technology / Re: Health...................Asthma:

« Last post by SteveH on April 05, 2024, 10:13:15 am »

Asthma: Scientists find new cause of lung damage

UK scientists say they have found a new cause behind much of the damage asthma causes.

Cells lining the airways are squeezed to destruction during an attack, their research shows.

And drugs to prevent this, rather than manage its aftermath, might break the cycle of harm, the Kings College London researchers told the Science journal.

The airways of people with asthma are sensitive to triggers such as pollen, pets and exercise....

They become inflamed or swollen, causing symptoms including coughing, wheezing and breathlessness.

Existing drugs or inhalers can reduce this inflammation and help keep the airways open.

But repeated attacks can cause permanent scarring and narrowing of the airways.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68731197

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Recycling across the area

« Last post by SteveH on April 05, 2024, 10:06:47 am »

Update on above..........

Businesses braced for new recycling law challenges

Cost, space and contamination are some of the worries facing business owners as a new workplace recycling law comes into force across Wales.

From Saturday, all businesses, public sector organisations and charities will be legally required to separate their waste ready for collection.

The Welsh government said the majority of businesses supported the new law and its response for non-compliance would be fair and proportionate.

Figures suggest 75% of business waste is recyclable - but it believed too much still ends up being sent to landfill, incineration plants or abroad.

The move forms part of plans to achieve net zero waste, external and reduced emissions by 2050.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ced000yd8wqo

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Special Award of the Week....Llandudno teenager breaks records

« Last post by SteveH on April 05, 2024, 10:03:05 am »

A TEENAGER in Llandudno broke two Welsh powerlifting records at an event last month.

Mackenzie Parker-Pierce, 17, competed at the Powerlifting Junior and Sub-junior Championships at Gymshark Lifting Club in Solihull on March 23.

He achieved second place in the UK, and broke two Welsh records (240kg squat - 10kg on a seven-year standing Welsh record ? 142.5kg bench, 260 kg deadline, and 642.5kg total - another Welsh record broken).

Mackenzie, who has trained mostly on his own at his home gym for the last three years, was supported at the Solihull event by his parents.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/llandudno/24230825.llandudno-teenager-breaks-records-powerlifting-championships/

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Colwyn Bay Waterfront Redevelopment

« Last post by SteveH on April 05, 2024, 09:59:14 am »

WORK ON the Old Colwyn promenade could be completed next week, with the council saying the project is "nearly there".

This week, a flood gate, road signs, health markers and roadside safety fencing are being installed by contractors.

To complete the promenade, coloured surfacing will need to be added to the road.

The council said that weather permitting, they expected to complete the work next week.

They added that once benches had been installed on the newly laid surfacing, the promenade and road would be open soon after.

photos https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24233096.old-colwyn-promenade-project-completed-next-week/

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Local News & Discussion / Re: CCBC: Latest planning applications............Eglwysbach.

« Last post by SteveH on April 05, 2024, 09:56:01 am »

A Conwy Valley outbuilding could soon be converted into holiday accommodation. Lucy Weis has applied to Conwy County Council?s planning department, seeking permission to convert an outbuilding at Esgair Ebrill at Ffordd Dyffryn in Eglwysbach.

The building?s use is currently described as redundant. The site lies to the south-eastern edge of Eglwysbach and is accessible by a private driveway, which also serves two other holiday lets also owned by the applicant, as well as the family home.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/unused-outbuilding-could-converted-holiday-28930991

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Hobbies and Interests / Re: Railways

« Last post by SteveH on April 05, 2024, 09:52:55 am »

Worst performing train operator announced - and North Wales passengers won't be surprised
Avanti West Coast took top spot on the table of failure

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/worst-performing-train-operator-announced-28936069

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Everything to do with Conwy

« Last post by SteveH on April 05, 2024, 09:51:04 am »

Colwyn Bay?s former Halifax branch could be converted into a shop. Applicant Kaleem Ahmed, of Knightsbridge Property Development, has applied to Conwy County Council?s planning department, seeking permission for a change of use of 7 Penrhyn Road from a bank and building society.

Mr Ahmed wants permission to change the use to commercial use, such as a shop, while also creating two additional apartments. According to the planning application, the building currently houses three vacant flats, one flat on the first floor and two on the second.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/former-halifax-branch-north-wales-28936966

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Science and Technology / Re: Space and astronomy......Solar eclipse 2024

« Last post by SteveH on April 05, 2024, 09:48:24 am »

Solar eclipse 2024: When and where to see it in Wales
Half the country will witness a partial eclipse, weather permitting

On Monday, April 8, the moon will temporarily obscure the sun and cast a dark shadow across Earth

As the sun sinks below the horizon, the partial eclipse will first become visible in North Wales on the coast at Talacre and Rhyl at 42 seconds after 7.55pm. A second later, the eclipse will start on the north Anglesey coast. A further two seconds and it will begin at Llandudno, with the Great Orme likely to be a prime viewing spot.

full article  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/solar-eclipse-2024-see-wales-28937233