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

« Last post by SteveH on October 05, 2024, 09:36:52 am »

More than 130 car parking spaces could be lost in Llandudno if retirement homes plans are approved. McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Ltd has applied to Conwy County Council’s planning department, seeking permission to build retirement homes at Maelgwyn Road’s pay and display car park.

The plan has sparked serious concerns about the loss of parking spaces in the popular town, while the town council is worried the proposal could put further strain on health care services. The site has up to 134 car parking spaces, charging £1.70 for an hour’s parking.

The company say they want to build 57 apartments for retired people. If planning permission is granted, the developers want to build the retirement living housing accommodation together with communal facilities and resident car parking. The new building will create one full-time job.....

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Covid-19 / Re: General Covid 19 news

« Last post by SteveH on October 04, 2024, 10:27:27 am »

New Covid variant with symptoms that are 'wiping people out'
'At the moment, it seems to be a bit more flu-like than previous iterations of Covid'

A new coronavirus variant is sweeping the globe and is expected to become the most dominant strain. According to a GP, it "seems to be really wiping people out" with symptoms different to those of previous strains.

Bolton GP Dr Helen Wall said its impact is blending with a host of illnesses that arise in the autumn as he weather turns and children go back to school. But as these illnesses can floor people, the doctor says there's one crucial thing that can save you from being out of action for weeks, and even going to hospital.

Dr Helen Wall, who is the clinical director of population health in Greater Manchester, told the MEN doctors are seeing a rise in illnesses as the new XEC coronavirus variant spreads. "We do see generally a rise in respiratory infections this time of year. There is another Covid variant on the scene which is expected to become the most dominant, and is becoming more prevalent like all the variants before it..................

Full article https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/new-covid-variant-symptoms-wiping-30065946

Politics & Current Affairs / Re: National Health Service

« Last post by SteveH on October 04, 2024, 10:23:18 am »

Medical school that's 'key' to attracting and retaining doctors is officially opened
The North Wales Medical School is based at Bangor University

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Roads in the area

« Last post by SteveH on October 04, 2024, 10:20:53 am »

The east/west split when it comes to 20mph in North Wales
The huge difference in responses could be explained by the number of exception roads in each county

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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: Points to Ponder.................flood risk alerts for Welsh homes

« Last post by SteveH on October 04, 2024, 10:15:54 am »

I am biased over this subject living in Llandudno, definitely more forward thinking needed, its only a matter of time, especially when looking at an aerial view ..........................

ALMOST A QUARTER of a million Welsh households are at risk of flooding, with the number of flood risk alerts surging by 16% last year, the Senedd heard.

Huw Irranca-Davies, Wales’ climate change secretary, told the Senedd that safeguarding people from the catastrophic impact of flooding is of utmost importance.

In a statement on October 1, the deputy first minister outlined the Welsh Government’s plans to protect people from the threats of climate change.

Mr Irranca-Davies told the Senedd that a record £75m for flood programmes has been maintained this year despite pressure on the public purse.

cont https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/24624873.concerns-raised-flood-risk-alerts-welsh-homes/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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

« Last post by SteveH on October 04, 2024, 10:08:13 am »

MONTY Python fans and celebrities have raised an astonishing £95,000 to create a statue of comedy great Terry Jones in his hometown of Colwyn Bay.

A Python on the Prom was a campaign created by Jones' children Sally and Bill Jones, the Conwy Arts Trust, colleagues at Theatr Colwyn where he was patron and the famous Pythons themselves - Sir Michael Palin, John Cleese, Eric Idle and Terry Gilliam.

The plan, supported by Conwy County Borough Council, is for Llandudno sculptor Nick Elphick to create a lasting tribute to Terry to be placed on the Prom at Colwyn Bay - the town he loved so much.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24627506.colwyn-bay-monty-python-statue-appeal-closes-120-000-target/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

Local News & Discussion / Re: CCBC costs and cutting

« Last post by SteveH on October 04, 2024, 10:05:41 am »

A controversial plan for a 3G pitch at a Conwy secondary school is set to be approved – despite well over 500 objection letters being submitted. Conwy County Council has applied to its own planning department seeking permission for the artificial grass pitch at Ysgol y Creuddyn on Derwen Lane, Penrhyn Bay.

Planning officers have advised councillors approve the application at a meeting next week, despite a large number of residents objecting to the plans. Whilst Conwy has received 46 letters of support for the pitch, the council has also received 569 letters opposing the plans.

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Everything to do with Shops..........M&S Festive Jobs

« Last post by SteveH on October 04, 2024, 10:02:11 am »

Marks & Spencer launches drive to hire thousands of festive workers
The high street retailer wants to hire more than 11,000 extra workers

High street retailer Marks & Spencer is ramping up its festive recruitment with plans to hire more than 11,000 extra workers 1,000 more than last year. The group said the additional customer service staff will be hired to offer support in stores across the UK, from serving on the shop floor to stocking shelves and helping with the food-to-order service.

The vacancies span both its food and clothing and home division. The group will be recruiting from October 9 and new staff will be brought on from mid-November.

"With a range of roles and flexible working patterns available, anyone who is interested in being part of something special this Christmas should visit our careers website to apply." M&S said there will be a range of start dates, variety of roles and flexible working patterns available................https://jobs.marksandspencer.com/christmas

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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: Financial matters

« Last post by SteveH on October 04, 2024, 09:55:03 am »

Citizens Advice ranks quality of energy firms' customer service - how is yours doing?
Citizens Advice reveals energy suppliers' customer service satisfaction results

Citizens Advice has revealed its latest star ratings for Britain's energy suppliers, using a ranking system that assesses customer service quality among both well-known and smaller firms. The charity has warned more needs to be done as three in five customers are served by suppliers which score below average in the league table.

Notably, some of the industry's big players, such as Utilita and EDF, found themselves languishing at the lower end of the scale, with Octopus Energy and British Gas faring little better. Ecotricity, a green energy provider led the charts, outperforming giants like Ovo and Scottish Energy. The results come as the energy price cap has increased by 10%

cont https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/citizens-advice-ranks-quality-of-energy-firms-customer-service-how-is-yours-doing?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

Science and Technology / Re: Health.................The truth about protein shakes

« Last post by SteveH on October 04, 2024, 09:48:53 am »

In recent weeks I have been trying out some high protein products, to help build muscle $:-\$ and by coincidence I received the latest podcast news from ZOE Science & Nutrition....................

The truth about protein shakes, according to science | Dr Federica Amati
Protein-rich diets have been popular for some time. Everything from chocolate bars to ice cream promises to be ‘high protein’. Influencers and media outlets seem to rave about the weight loss and muscle building potential of eating a lot of protein.
But when it’s added as an extra ingredient - sometimes with emulsifiers and sugar - is it really helping our muscles grow?
Today, ZOE's Head Nutritionist Dr. Federica Amati reveals the truth about protein bars and shakes, cutting through the marketing noise to find out how useful these products really are.

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