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Games, Jokes & Quizzes / Re: Quiz Time!

« Last post by Hugo on March 13, 2026, 03:41:10 pm »

BBC Weekly quiz: This dog was Best in Show at Crufts - what other prize did he win?




https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn714lpej85o

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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: International politics

« Last post by Hugo on March 13, 2026, 03:19:01 pm »

Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?

Perhaps he is a KGB agent after all as the Daily Mirror has alleged?      One thing for certain is that Trump is quickly running out of allies





https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2871wyz9ko

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Local News & Discussion / Re: What's Llandudno Like Right Now?

« Last post by Hammy on March 13, 2026, 08:25:52 am »

I must say that when i completed my walk around the Orme last week i was very impressed the quality and appearance of the Colannade repair and refurbishment, it has been returned to a standout feature.

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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: The Great British Weather Debate

« Last post by Hammy on March 13, 2026, 08:20:11 am »

Hugo, I had a 'bin chicane' on the Bryn yesterday although our bins were collected on Tuesday. They had been blown out of the drive, past the gates and onto the road!

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Local News & Discussion / Re: What's Llandudno Like Right Now?

« Last post by Hugo on March 12, 2026, 07:32:37 pm »

Crumbling art deco landmark in Llandudno saved from ruin
The completion of urgent repairs will be marked by a 1930s-themed reopening ceremony



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/crumbling-art-deco-landmark-llandudno-33578965

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Hobbies and Interests / Re: Railways

« Last post by Hugo on March 12, 2026, 11:47:34 am »

Vale of Rheidol wins two Heritage Railway awarThe Vale of Rheidol Railway has been honoured with two prizes at the Heritage Railway Association Awards, highlighting its commitment to preserving historic narrow-gauge locomotives.


  https://www.newsdesk.lexisnexis.com/click/?t=4&a=59073486562&f=News&s=1&ci=334&i=283&si=7960&fmi=169830052&e=Cambrian+News&d=685&mbc=Q1QzL2E9NTkwNzM0ODY1NjImcD0xNGUmdj0xJng9dDhmTGRnU0NJQ2s1RllZekZITHQ3USZ1MT1ORCZ1Mj11cC11cm46dXNlcjpQQTE4NzU1MjI3MA&fi=119597&ac=&ck=aaa54a4c75f8c1bf   

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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: National politics

« Last post by Hugo on March 12, 2026, 11:37:18 am »

BBC Wales to hold Q&A with party leaders in Llanndudo


https://www.newsdesk.lexisnexis.com/click/?t=4&a=59074081660&f=News&s=1&ci=334&i=283&si=36144&fmi=169731447&e=North+Wales+Chronicle&d=685&mbc=Q1QzL2E9NTkwNzQwODE2NjAmcD0xNGUmdj0xJng9OGhtN3d5YklRYjVLbW1KM1hJVm9SZyZ1MT1ORCZ1Mj11cC11cm46dXNlcjpQQTE4NzU1MjI3MA&fi=119597&ac=&ck=081b9f877c684c33

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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: North Wales News

« Last post by Hugo on March 12, 2026, 10:24:13 am »

Ingenious Menai bridge gantry lifted from barge in dramatic operation
Video shows the lift getting underway. Once the gantry is installed, workers will become invisible




https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/ingenious-menai-bridge-gantry-lifted-33575253

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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: The Great British Weather Debate

« Last post by Hugo on March 12, 2026, 10:12:21 am »

Met Office maps show when and where gales and snow will be worst in North Wales
Gusts of up to 61mph are forecast but the Met Office expects wind speeds could reach 70mph in some coastal areas

It's bin day here on the heights and I waited for the bin lorry to come in to the street before taking my bin down.       Others had left their bins out overnight so consequently there is litter and bins everywhere


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/met-office-maps-show-gales-33575721

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Hobbies and Interests / Re: MILITARIA

« Last post by Hugo on March 08, 2026, 09:35:10 pm »

RAF – Spitfire to pass over North and Mid Wales and Chester




https://www.newsdesk.lexisnexis.com/click/?t=4&a=59043962721&f=News&s=1&ci=334&i=283&si=36144&fmi=169731447&e=North+Wales+Chronicle&d=685&mbc=Q1QzL2E9NTkwNDM5NjI3MjEmcD0xNGUmdj0xJng9QmdQSVpEbTZabTFWSmpoenAwTVctUSZ1MT1ORCZ1Mj11cC11cm46dXNlcjpQQTE4NzU1MjI3MA&fi=119597&ac=&ck=d9f6d3962c88b2d4