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Ask a Local / Re: Recommended Tradesmen in the 3 Towns area

« Last post by Hugo on February 26, 2026, 04:15:45 pm »

Sion Hughes from Gutter Pro called here today and cleaned the gutters on my house.     He arrived exactly on time and worked extremely hard and did an excellent job and I'd recommend him to anyone
Thanks again to Gwynant for recommending him to me

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

« Last post by Hugo on February 25, 2026, 09:41:40 pm »

Llandudno Poundland could be saved in reported closure u-turn
Poundland said last month that its Mostyn Street store would close



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/llandudno-poundland-could-saved-reported-33487764

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Roads in the area

« Last post by Hugo on February 25, 2026, 09:37:14 pm »

A55 closure alert with Conwy roadworks to start this weekend
Five nights and one day of resurfacing work are scheduled near a busy junction




https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/a55-closure-alert-conwy-roadworks-33486746

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Games, Jokes & Quizzes / Re: Quiz Time!

« Last post by Hugo on February 25, 2026, 06:20:35 pm »

Well done Hammy, you're spot on.      It was the old electric tram stop at the bottom of Penrhyn Hill

I canstoll remember going on the old toast rack tram all those years ago, happy days

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

« Last post by Hugo on February 25, 2026, 03:52:06 pm »

Conwy ratepayers face 6.5% council tax hike as 'awful financial situation' blamed
Deputy leader points the finger at Welsh and UK governments for underfunding authority



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/conwy-council-tax-rise-awful-33488419

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Games, Jokes & Quizzes / Re: Quiz Time!

« Last post by Hammy on February 25, 2026, 03:41:01 pm »

I think it was close to the old tram stop in Penrhyn Bay at the bottom of Penrhyn Hill, maybe.

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Hobbies and Interests / Re: Local Wildlife

« Last post by Hugo on February 25, 2026, 08:23:26 am »

A Black Swan was seen on Rhyl's Marine Lake recently

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Games, Jokes & Quizzes / Re: Quiz Time!

« Last post by Hugo on February 25, 2026, 07:57:54 am »

This should be an easy peasy one for forum members of a certain age !            What is this and where exactly was it?

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Hobbies and Interests / Re: Exploring The Area

« Last post by Hugo on February 24, 2026, 02:38:27 pm »

Hidden North Wales tunnel few will ever see to get £100k upgrades
The once busy tunnel was abandoned for decades after services ended




https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/hidden-north-wales-tunnel-few-33478304

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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: North Wales News

« Last post by Hugo on February 24, 2026, 02:32:16 pm »

The North Wales castles you can visit for free on St David's Day
Cadw is offering free entry to 17 historic locations including some of Wales' most beautiful castles and historic venues on March 1, but you must book online in advance




https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/trips-breaks/north-wales-castles-you-can-33479331