Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom News

Plans to restore a Grade II listed pier in north Wales have been boosted with a heritage lottery grant of nearly A 600,000. The money will be used by Conwy council to develop plans to restore Victoria Pier in Colwyn Bay to its former glory.

FANS of blues singer Cherry Lee Mewis may have been wondering where she has been for the past few years.

Bridie Johnston, six, left and Isobel Delaney, seven have fun in the sun on the new beach at Colwyn Bay THE number of overseas visitors to Colwyn Bay and Betws-y-Coed has risen year on year - but tourists to Llandudno and Conwy have fallen.

A CAMPAIGNER for tidal power says an electricity generating lagoon could be the right choice for Conwy's coast - with the right investment.

First Minister Carwyn Jones said the new Porth Eirias centre is set to be a major attraction for north Wales.

That's the aim of managers at Conwy Brewery as the brand is set to expand, after 10 years making craft ales such as Welsh Pride and Honey Fayre.

Veteran Coronation Street actor Bill Roache has made his first appearance in court accused of raping a 15-year-old girl.

A SEA of flashing stars lit up the prom from Colwyn Bay to Rhos on Sea as more than 300 women walked five miles in their nightwear in a midnight walk for Ty Gobaith.

West and North Wales are the main targets for new funding, but the amount is criticised as being too low in the face of climate change Details of how communities are to get an extra A 10m to protect them from the kind of deluges that swept through Wales last year have been released today.

A thug who burst into a family Halloween party uninvited and knocked a mum unconscious in a vicious and unprovoked attack was warned he was lucky he didn't kill her.

A TIDAL power firm is investigating a A 2.2 billion scheme off the North Wales coastline that could create more than 2,500 jobs.

A young man who has suffered a severe stammer since early childhood has had his life changed due to an innovative speech therapy course - and has proved it by giving a speech to over 100 people in Cardiff city centre! Byron Ford, 21, from Colwyn Bay, who is studying on the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business, Retail and Finance at Coleg Llandrillo, ... (more)

Clwyd West MP and Welsh Secretary David Jones cited overspending on a bridge, legal battles over Colwyn Bay pier and a A 125,00 grant handed to a conman.

At first glance, you may think that the town of Colwyn Bay and the city of Dubai have little in common.

Father of two children murdered by Melanie Jane Smith speaks of grief as police release shocking pictures of flat in which family died On this week's Blakey's Bootroom, Cardiff City legend Nathan Blake and the boys dished out the end-of-season awards after a remarkable season District3 on their UK tour and what they've been up to since appearing on ... (more)

Don't get too excited about the weather, from the 20C highs of Bank Holiday, normal service set to resume Bridie Johnston, six, left and Isobel Delaney, seven have fun in the sun on the new beach at Colwyn Bay Temperatures rose to more than 20C in some parts of the region as another clear day brought the people out in their droves to lap it up.

Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones says the Lions of 2013 will only be remembered if they secure a series win against Australia this summer Bronwen Lewis, from Neath, told WalesOnline she had no intention of giving up on her mission to bring Welsh to a wider audience despite not progressing on BBC One's The Voice talent show.

Britons flocked to beaches around the country today to make the most of the blistering heat, but many found themselves shrouded in a bi zarre sea mist.

A DOUBLE blast by Graham Wagg - plus some hard hitting from the top order - saw Glamorgan launch their one-day season in style.

HOSPITAL campaigners have asked the new Welsh health minister to overturn the decision to close a minor injuries unit in Colwyn Bay.