Colwyn Bay

New sea defence protects promenade, rail, and road

The final stage of major new sea defences designed to protect a village promenade has been completed.
The project at Old Colwyn in Conwy county is also aimed at preventing the potential collapse, in extreme storm conditions, of the railway line along t…

Llandudno bar cordoned off after major police response

A Llandudno pub was cordoned off as a large police presence descended on the Conwy[1] resort last night. Fountains Bar and Café was reportedly evacuated following an incident in the early hours of this morning.
Witnesses reported seeing a person lying …

Audi driver hit ‘atrocious’ speed of 152mph on A55

An Audi driver who feared he would lose his licence for doing just over 70mph on a dual carriageway at night panicked and made off from police at 152mph. Iwan Thomas, 26, a bricklayer, of Hartington Street, Chester, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving …

Outdoor advertising company shows signs of growth across Wales

A MEDIA company has shown further signs of growth across Wales.
Route Media – part of Dragon Group – has expanded its footprint with new partnerships including a West Wales bus network, which serves passengers in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire.
The …

A55 lorries can be intimidating – especially up close

Most of the time we should be deeply grateful for the A55, a (mainly) free-flowing, well-maintained and safe expressway across North Wales’ coastal strip. OK, habitual delays on Friday nights/Sunday afternoons, bank holidays and around school holidays …

Homes plan for bowling green and allotment site sparks anger

Residents say the loss of a bowling green and relocation of an allotment to make way for new homes will cause traffic congestion, parking problems, and impact on vulnerable people. Colwyn Bay[1] Legion has applied to Conwy[2] Council’s planning departm…