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Plans for 19-apartment block in Deganwy 'would be an eyesore', residents say

5 days ago | northwalespioneer.co.uk | Matt Warner

Planning officers have recommended councillors approve plans for a new 19-flat apartment building on the corner of Station Road, York Road, and Back York Road in Deganwy. The planning application has been submitted by Simon Garantini, who wants to demolish the existing buildings at 1-3 Station Road. The proposed building would be 15.80m in height, 38.81m wide, and 27.08m in depth.
North Wales Road Runners celebrate 'excellent results'

5 days ago | northwalespioneer.co.uk | Matt Warner

Will Williams hit top form again and recorded a superb new PB, but he was just seven-seconds adrift of his estimated target, finishing in 95th place out of 1,137 entrants in 36 minutes and 7 seconds, and 5th in his VM50 age category. After his event, Wiil said: “A massive PB, though I thought I had dipped under 36 minutes.
North Wales Police and crime commissioner issues plea to victims of sexual violence

1 week ago | northwalespioneer.co.uk | James McNeill

Andy Dunbobbin has asked victims to choose the correct care and support to ensure they receive the proper help they need. He believes the best people to help survivors cope with the trauma of sexual violence are professionals with experience and resources. Mr Dunbobbin said: "Support for victims of violence against women and girls is at the core of my aims for reducing crime in North Wales.
Lack of GPs in Conwy raised with health chiefs

1 week ago | northwalespioneer.co.uk | Richard Evans

GP checking a patient's blood pressure. Photo: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire. CONWY councillors raised concerns with NHS chiefs about a lack of GPs in the county. The matter was debated at a social care and health scrutiny committee at Coed Pella, where councillors questioned Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board chiefs on the NHS. Councillors complained of a lack of GP surgeries, claiming patients can’t get an appointment.
Llandudno pupils achieve double win at football tournament in France

1 week ago | northwalespioneer.co.uk | Alex Whilding

2 1/1 Pupils from Llandudno won two football trophies in a tournament in France. Ysgol Craig y Don's team won the Artillery Trophy in a match against a Wormhout select 11 on Friday, June 6. One team also won an international tournament the next day. This double win has never been achieved before. The towns of Llandudno and Wormhout are twinned, making the victories even more significant.
REVIEW: Bobcats Coffee triumphs in historic Colwyn Bay building

2 weeks ago | northwalespioneer.co.uk | Matt Warner

Formerly a landmark destination in the town's heyday, the building had become a notable eyesore since its incarnation as "The Imp" nightclub came to an end in 2010. But, last year, the new owners' accommodation and commercial vision for the building was realised. Bangor University graduate Bobby-Jack Stott, 20, opened Bobcats Coffee in late 2024, offering homemade toasties, sandwiches, pastries and sweet treats.
Gwynedd school awarded Gold Medal for promoting Welsh language

2 weeks ago | northwalespioneer.co.uk | Alex Whilding

Ysgol Pen-y-bryn received the Siarter Iaith Gymraeg Gold Medal, recognising its commitment to fostering a Welsh language ethos and encouraging pupils to become confident speakers. The award celebrates the school’s promotion of Welsh culture and heritage, as well as its dedication to growing bilingualism as a key life skill. READ MORE: Strictly star and Love Islander to star in Christmas panto in Llandudno A statement from the school said: "Our schools proudly continue this legacy.
Clwydian Range hike carrying fridge freezer for Hope House

2 weeks ago | northwalespioneer.co.uk | Claire Pierce

To honour a family bet made last year with Vicky, on Sunday May 31, Matt set off on a 70-mile hike across the Clwydian Range with a 90lb fridge freezer strapped to his back. Speaking of the incredible trek, ex-Marine Matt said: "I had to go deeper than ever before and take myself back to Commando training 23 years ago. "My whole body was screaming, and I hit breaking point early on after a fuelling error.
New temporary bus stop set up in Pentrefelin after concerns raised

2 weeks ago | northwalespioneer.co.uk | Alex Whilding

The stop in Pentrefelin has been set up by Arriva Buses Wales as an intermediate measure and will be on a 'hail and ride' basis. Currently, there are no permanent stops in the area, so people are asked to inform the driver when they board if they would like to alight at this stop. Arriva Buses Wales has requested that this be made a permanent stop, and this will be considered by Conwy County Borough Council.
More than 100 objections to 'preposterous' plans to build 152 homes in Penrhyn Bay

2 weeks ago | northwalespioneer.co.uk | Marko Vranic

Last September, Ewloe-based Anwyl Homes unveiled plans to build homes on a 13-acre space of land off Derwen Lane, close to Ysgol y Creuddyn and Ysgol Glanwydden. The development would include 54 affordable homes, more than £400,000 of investment in the community and the construction of a new school car park. Homes would be made up of detached and semi-detached houses with two to four bedrooms, as well as one-bedroom apartments.