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Science and Technology / Re: Health..........Use suncream you know

« Last post by SteveH on Yesterday at 09:26:02 am »

A family's dream holiday turned into a nightmare when severe sunburn left a 10-year-old boy requiring hospital treatment.

Hector had been enjoying a sunshine break with his loved ones in Cape Verde, when he decided he wanted to enjoy a final few hours of fun by the hotel pool before they left for the airport.

His mother Natalie said their suncream had run out so they purchased an extra bottle of high factor cream at the resort and applied that.

However shortly after leaving the pool, his back and shoulders turned bright red and huge blisters started to appear.

Natalie has decided to speak about Hector's experience to warn other families going abroad about only using suncreams they know and trust.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1l57vqqnjeo

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Special Award of the Week

« Last post by SteveH on Yesterday at 09:20:29 am »

A mother has told how her two courageous sons rescued a woman and her baby, who got into trouble in the North Wales sea, as the tide came in.

Brothers Ricky (14) and John Adams (11) from Runcorn, were at Happy Day's Beach in Towyn, Conwy when they noticed a mother and her very young daughter in peril. The never hesitated when they saw the tide surge in swiftly, trapping the mum and child.

The boys, without a second thought, took to their surfboard and paddled out to bring them to safety, with the youngest son pulling the toddler on the surfboard on Wednesday. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox

READ MORE:  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/hero-boys-save-mum-baby-29837711?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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Games, Jokes & Quizzes / Re: Quiz Time!

« Last post by SteveH on Yesterday at 09:17:57 am »

Test your knowledge of the news with our Big Fat Quiz of the Week
After another busy week in North Wales and beyond here's another chance to test what you know

9/10 for me, a good week !

quiz...........  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/test-your-knowledge-news-big-29838258?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Cafes, Restaurants, Pubs & Takeaways

« Last post by SteveH on Yesterday at 09:09:18 am »

A PUB in Llandudno which opened less than a year ago has been crowned the cider pub of the year for North Wales.

Cask & Apple, at 29 Mostyn Avenue, Craig-y-Don, was named ‘CAMRA North Wales Cider Pub of the Year’ at an awards ceremony last night (August 29).

It also picked up the ‘Abercolwyn CAMRA Branch Cider Pub of the Year’ award.

A real ale and cider bar, Cask & Apple opened in December 2023 and is run by John and Sharon Sumbland.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24552318.llandudno-pub-named-cider-pub-year-wonderful-night/?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 09:07:28 am »

A HUGE seafront property in Llandudno which was due to be sold at auction was withdrawn, with no bids tendered.
The town house, at 3 East Parade, went to online auction with Town & Country Property Auctions yesterday (August 29).

No bids were made for the property, according to the auctioneer.

The Grade II listed property had been set a freehold guide price of £350,000, with additional fees.
https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24551665.llandudno-seafront-town-house-withdrawn-auction/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589


also
North Wales hotel site bought by well-known chain
A North Wales hotel has been bought by a hospitality and brewery chain. JW Lees has snapped up The Craigside Hotel on Llandudno's Little Orme.

JW Lees, whose purchase was handled by Christie & Co, said it is "delighted" with its purchase. It already owns businesses in Conwy county including The Links Hotel in the same town and The Groes Inn in the Conwy Valley.
cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-hotel-site-bought-29827675?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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

« Last post by SteveH on Yesterday at 09:05:39 am »

Llandudno plan that will remove 170,000 town centre visits is 'surprising and disappointing'
Mostyn Estates hit out over the proposals for the town's library and tourism centre

A Llandudno landowner has criticised proposals that it says will take 170,000 visits away from Llandudno town centre. Conwy council is consulting on relocating the library and tourism information centre (TIC) from the high street to Venue Cymru on the edge of the town.

It is part of a 'Levelling-Up' project and backed by £10m secured from the last UK Government. But Mostyn Estates says rather than helping to 'level-up', the proposals will damage the town centre and said the council should be using £10m to bring something new to the resort.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/llandudno-plan-remove-170000-town-29838311?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Rescue Services........Llandudno North Shore rescue

« Last post by SteveH on Yesterday at 09:03:41 am »

Man left badly injured after jetty fall as rescuers battle incoming tide
Coastguard officers and lifeboat volunteers were called to help

A man was taken to hospital after suffering a bad leg injury following a fall on a jetty yesterday (Thursday). Llandudno Coastguard was called to the North Shore jetties yesterday and had to ask for assistance from a lifeboat crew, with a small space to work in, as the tide came in.

A Llandudno Coastguard statement said: "We were called out this afternoon to a casualty who had fallen and injured himself on one of the North Shore jetties. On arrival we carried out a full body check and discovered that he had a deep gash on his leg, a broken ankle and that he had inhaled some sea water.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/man-left-badly-injured-after-29836685?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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Hobbies and Interests / Re: MILITARIA.....Llandudno to host exhibition on contribution to D-Day

« Last post by SteveH on Yesterday at 09:00:01 am »

The crucial role North Wales played in the success of D-Day landings is set to be displayed in a landmark exhibition in Llandudno.

The exhibition will present the 80th-anniversary story of the Mulberry Harbours, which were developed under a veil of secrecy in Conwy and were integral to the success of one of the largest military naval, air and land operation ever attempted, marking the beginning of the campaign to liberate Nazi-occupied Europe.

The Llandudno exhibition will be on show from October 2 to 27 and will feature an 80-metre-long display narrating the events of June 6, 1944, and its aftermath.

The display, organised by the local community action group, Friends of Mostyn Street, will be made up of a series of 80-metre-long 3D wool panels, recreating the historic scenes, all knitted and crocheted by 2,000 volunteers worldwide.

The exhibition will also host a panel showcasing the Mulberry Harbours built on Conwy Morfa for the first time.

This panel will be displayed at Holy Trinity Church, Llandudno, within the larger display which, longer than the Bayeux Tapestry, aims to commemorate D-Day.

The number of panels mirrors the 80 days it took the Allies to fight their way across France to Paris.

Thanks to £20,000 in funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Creu Conwy Town Team, Llandudno Town Council and Llandudno Hospitality Association, the free exhibition will be in Llandudno.

full article https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24551215.llandudno-host-exhibition-contribution-d-day/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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Genealogy & Research / Re: Llandudno Residents in 1905 - Llandudno Advertiser

« Last post by John52 on August 30, 2024, 10:04:10 pm »

My father Jack Whiteley in football photo.

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Roads in the area

« Last post by Hugo on August 30, 2024, 01:06:51 pm »

A55 crash live updates as overturned car sparks major delays
Emergency services are at the scene


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/nAn overturned vehicle on the A55 is causing traffic delays. The crash has happened at Abergele.

A Traffic Wales statement said: "Collision #A55. Westbound - J24 Abergele. Heavy congestion in the area, we are dealing with an overturned vehicle.