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Hobbies and Interests / Re: Exploring The Area

« Last post by Hugo on Yesterday at 10:42:39 pm »

It was a beautiful sunny day today so I had a short walk with a friend who now lives on Deganwy Quay.   The walk started from the Quay and we went to the Vadre and then to Deganwy Castle before returning back to the Quay along the coastal path.     It was quite hazy today but normally the views from the top of the castle are quite stunning

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Covid-19 / Re: General Covid 19 news

« Last post by SteveH on Yesterday at 01:14:20 pm »

Five years on, Senior Sister Lauren Jakes still vividly remembers the moment she was told her ward was to expect the arrival of its very first Covid patient.

"You could see the fear in everybody's eyes," she says.

As the pandemic unfolded, the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital became a dedicated surge centre, taking seriously ill patients from across the East of England.

Since then, Sister Jakes says she has lost a "very good number" of nurses to other departments, as they could no longer face working in critical care.

cont  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0kgr68n6pdo

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Incompetence: CCBC (and other Public Bodies and Statutory Undertakers...)

« Last post by SteveH on Yesterday at 01:10:57 pm »

I heard this on the news the other night, hinting that this is one of many research programmes already carried out..... the money would be better spent dealing with the problem, but the old story of passing the buck to the tax payers.............. for more BS check the link below.

Press release
Welsh and UK Government unite in £1 Million fund to transform River Wye
The Welsh Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, and UK Government’s Water Minister, Emma Hardy, made the announcement during a roundtable meeting in Monmouth with key stakeholders from both sides of the border. 

The comprehensive cross-border research programme will:........... https://www.gov.wales/welsh-and-uk-government-unite-1-million-fund-transform-river-wye

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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: North Wales News..........Reviving Park and Ride at Glan Clwyd Hospital

« Last post by SteveH on Yesterday at 01:03:48 pm »

A PARK and ride service could return to resolve parking woes at Glan Clwyd Hospital. ............ 

The scheme operated from the former Hotpoint factory site in Bodelwyddan to Glan Clwyd Hospital between October 2014 and June 30 2019. The service was used by thousands of patients.

A letter from Dyfed Edwards, Chair of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) to Darren Millar, leader of the Welsh Conservatives in the Senedd and Clwyd West MS, now reveals that plans to revive the Park and Ride scheme are being explored; BCUHB is looking at the "feasibility" of re-establishing a park and ride service...............

https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/25018894.bcuhb-considers-reviving-park-ride-glan-clwyd-hospital/

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

« Last post by SteveH on Yesterday at 12:57:43 pm »

A BOAT that was left stranded in Conwy harbour following a storm this winter was finally lifted to safety last week.

The light vessel was left leaning on its side in muddy depths after coming adrift from its moorings during Storm Darragh in December.

The boat had sustained a hole to its hull before resting on the sandbank.

Lying in situ since, an eyewitness reported seeing the boat being pulled up and towed by a floating crane last week - three months after the boat was left stranded.

The harbour master confirmed the boat's owner was issued with a wreck removal order, leading to its salvage.

The boat will undergo repairs at Deganwy Marina...............

https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/nes/25013382.boat-left-stuck-conwy-harbour-storm-lifted-water/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Hotel News & Gossip

« Last post by SteveH on Yesterday at 12:52:08 pm »

AN ACCLAIMED bed and breakfast in Llandudno has gone on the market for a six-figure sum, as the owners look to sell the establishment due to “family commitments”.

Bay Court, on the town’s seafront, has been listed for sale after being under the current ownership for three years.

Described as a “unique” and “highly-profitable” business, the B&B has received several TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence and LUX Life awards in recent years.

Bay Court has gone on the market for a freehold price of £675,000 as the owners look to sell because of “family commitments”.

The B&B is made up of eight ensuite bedrooms, a guest lounge, a “grand” breakfast room, an owners’ accommodation and other amenities.

cont/photos https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/25018448.llandudno-bed-breakfast-goes-market-six-figure-sum/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589


PS
Llandudno hotel offers sneak peek into £1.2million makeover..... https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/25017788.llandudno-hotel-offers-sneak-peek-1-2million-makeover/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: Points to Ponder

« Last post by Hugo on Yesterday at 10:04:49 am »

Woman who repeatedly failed to clear up dog poo from own garden ordered to pay thousands
'Even within their own gardens dog owners must dispose of their pet’s poo responsibly as, in addition to the unpleasant smell and the mess created, there is a potential health risk associated with dog faeces'
You take on a dog, then you take on the responsibility that goes with the animal.      Why wouldn't she clean up in her own garden?




https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/woman-who-repeatedly-failed-clear-31228677

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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: North Wales News

« Last post by Hugo on Yesterday at 09:51:57 am »

The cleanest beaches in North Wales and those strewn with dangerous litter
Nationwide beach surveys showed an alarming trend in one North Wales county



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cleanest-beaches-north-wales-those-31229817

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Everything to do with Colwyn Bay

« Last post by Hugo on Yesterday at 09:45:55 am »

Santander closure list as four North Wales banks set to shut
This decision puts 750 employees at risk of losing their job
Another Bank in Colwyn Bay closing





https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/santander-closure-list-four-north-31231501

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Local News & Discussion / Re: What's Llandudno Like Right Now?......Loreta Convent proposed demolition

« Last post by SteveH on March 18, 2025, 03:59:13 pm »

West Shore residents receiving letters Re Proposed demolition and redevelopment of Loreta Convent

Proposed 30 apartments and 6 self contained bungalows, for 100% affordable social rent.

Public consultation being handled by JLL https://www.jll.co.uk/

On behalf of Wales and West housing association https://www.wwha.co.uk/en/