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Hobbies and Interests / Re: Exploring The Area
« Last post by Hugo on Yesterday at 06:46:29 pm »
CCTV installed at famous North Wales slate quarry after trespass incidents
The site is part of the vast Dinorwig slate complex



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cctv-installed-famous-north-wales-31962757
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Local News & Discussion / Re: Roads in the area
« Last post by Hugo on Yesterday at 06:41:56 pm »
Live A470 updates after crash closes road in both directions
Emergency services have responded to the incident in the Conwy Valley

Traffic Wales announced the closure after the incident between Glan Conwy and Llanrwst in the Conwy Valley.

It is understood the crash is near Maenan.



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-a470-updates-after-crash-31964000
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Local News & Discussion / Re: What's Llandudno Like Right Now?
« Last post by Hugo on Yesterday at 12:45:59 pm »
The £10m Llandudno redevelopment opposed by thousands because of one thing
While everyone backs the building's transformation many have issues with what could go inside


But one element of the masterplan has seen protests on the street, a well backed petition and angry letters of objection. This all relates to the proposal to relocate the town's library from Mostyn Street in the centre of the resort to the revamped centre on the promenade at Craig-y-Don.



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/10m-llandudno-redevelopment-opposed-thousands-31959422
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Local News & Discussion / Re: Cymraeg - Welsh language issues
« Last post by Hugo on June 29, 2025, 05:57:00 pm »
Man's 'hilarious' misspelt Welsh tattoo goes viral
When Cai Morgan walked out of the tattoo parlour delighted with his Welsh tribute to his family's mantra, he immediately started taking photos of it for friends and relatives.

Pendic  could be his next tattoo?

But his sister Lowri spotted one problem with the tattoo - it was not spelt correctly.





https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2jvrxv7emo
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Local News & Discussion / Re: Everything to do with the Conwy Valley
« Last post by Hugo on June 29, 2025, 12:18:29 pm »
It's a shame that some petty criminal stole the eggs and didn't pay for them as it would knock the family's faith in human nature
I would assume that there was no CCTV there because the culprit should be named and shamed
Some time ago I did read about a similar thing where a car driver stopped in a quiet country lane and helped himself to things from the honesty box and left without paying
This time the owner did have CCTV and had a good image of the thief and also his car registration number and was able to confront the man and sort the matter out
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Hobbies and Interests / Re: Exploring The Area
« Last post by Hugo on June 29, 2025, 11:50:29 am »
The North Wales seaside resort dream that 'never quite came true'
Row of homes stand in splendid isolation after wider resort failed to materialise


That terrace of houses is set in a fantastic location on the banks of the River Mawddach and have stunning views in all directions.     I had to smile when I read it as there has been a great deal of controversy over the public footpath that goes past the terrace.   The residents routed it around the back of the buildings and I don't blame them for that but locals took the matter to court and the ruling was over turned with the footpath going alogside the river in front of the houses.     When we walk on the Mawddach trail from Penmaenpool we make a diversion and go past these properties on our way to Barmouth


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-seaside-resort-dream-31939134
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Hobbies and Interests / Re: Gardening
« Last post by Hugo on June 28, 2025, 02:51:06 pm »
It has been a busy week in the garden for me as I have had to remove a number of mature shrubs from a border and digging the roots out has been hard work.     It's partly my own fault for planting the shrubs too close and they all looked lanky and untidy so it was time for them to go
I was also going to trim the hedges but the wind up on the Heights this week has been relentless with metal furniture and heavy pots getting blown over so I opted to mow the lawn instead
Whenever I go in the garden now I always use factor 50 Sun creme and a hat with a very wide brim for protection and it nearly blew off a few times
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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: Points to Ponder
« Last post by Hugo on June 28, 2025, 02:12:33 pm »
Starmer says fixing welfare is a 'moral imperative'

It's a difficult problem for any Government to resolve and the idea of helping people to get back to work seems admirable and would help those people to gain employment and by doing so that would also help the economy of the UK.
However if those same people had been vetted correctly then the reason they are on disability benefits in the first place is because they are unable to work

However, like it or not there are large numbers of people fraudulently claiming benefits.     Perhaps more time and effort should be invested in catching these fraudsters than putting pressure on the genuine claimants
It is common knowledge that there are well over one million people between the ages of 16 and 24 who are capable of working but are not seeking any work.     Perhaps that is where the Government should be focusing their attention on and make them work, the jobs are there for these young people





https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20wxq3q1x3o
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Local News & Discussion / Re: Everything to do with Shops
« Last post by Hugo on June 28, 2025, 12:36:09 pm »
Major shopping centre redevelopment at seaside town submitted to planners
The proposal would transform the current shopping complex





https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/major-shopping-centre-redevelopment-seaside-31950011
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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: The Great British Weather Debate
« Last post by Hugo on June 28, 2025, 12:30:56 pm »
I had to walk in to Rhyl town centre on that day and it was a horrible experience and was like a red carpet as you have described.    With every foot step you took you could hear the crunch of the Ladybirds beneath your feet.     It was a horrific experience that I hope I never have again
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