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Denbighshire News for 17 December 2008

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Prestatyn pub landlord call for end to tax on beer Dec 17 2008

THE landlord of a once thriving drinking hole, which has seen trade fall by 40% in the last year, fears for the future of all public houses in Denbighshire and is therefore calling on the county’s residents to support a campaign to axe beer tax.Read

Denbighshire Council looks to make £5.7m cuts Dec 17 2008

DENBIGHSHIRE County Council is consulting with staff on plans to find an estimated £5.7 million in savings over the next two financial years.Read

Student allowance delays under fire in Denbighshire Dec 17 2008

NATIONAL delays to Educational Maintenance Allowances (EMAs) are affecting local youngsters, claims a parliamentary candidate.Read

‘Priority’ Corwen to Betws-y-Coed bus route under threat from Assembly Dec 17 2008

A POLITICIAN has warned that critical rural bus services could face serious cuts due to an Assembly Government announcement last week.Read

Businesses' petition against parking restrictions in Rhyl Dec 17 2008

BUSINESS people already hit by the credit crunch are suffering so badly following new parking restrictions outside their premises they have launched a petition to get the county council to review the situation.Read

£3m bus station facelift to begin at Rhyl Dec 17 2008

THE start of the new year will witness the beginning of a major refurbishment scheme which will improve the gateway into a seaside town and make life safer and more comfortable for bus users.Read

Woman hospitalised after chip pan fire at Rhyl Dec 17 2008

A WOMAN was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation after a fire in Rhyl on Sunday night.Read

Cash stolen in robbery at Denbigh shop Dec 17 2008

THREE robbers struck at a Denbigh store on Sunday, taking a significant quantity of cash from shocked workers.Read

Prestatyn pensioner died in unexplained car crash Dec 17 2008

AN INEXPLICABLE error caused the death of an elderly driver who pulled out into the path of an oncoming car, an inquest heard last week.Read

New Rhyl bridge link is welcomed Dec 17 2008

A SEVEN year campaign will come to an end soon when a footbridge is finally installed over Rhyl Cut.Read

400 enjoy a musical treat at St Asaph Cathedral Dec 17 2008

MORE than 400 people packed out St Asaph Cathedral last week for an evening of festive entertainment and readings, as well as raising £576 for T Gobaith Children’s Hospice and St Kentigern’s Hospice.Read

Denbighshire Council hits back over child care criticisms Dec 17 2008

A LOCAL authority has hit back at recent negative reports in the press regarding its performance in children in care services.Read

Denbighshire toilets among the best in Wales Dec 17 2008

DENBIGHSHIRE County Council is flushed with success after 10 of its toilets were given star ratings at the national Loo of the Year awards, with three major overall awards.Read

A new start for Prestatyn activity centre Dec 17 2008

THE Llys Nant Day Centre, Prestatyn, is celebrating a special milestone in its history, with a new name and a new location.Read

Safety check on pork sent from Ireland in Denbighshire Dec 17 2008

DENBIGHSHIRE’S Food Safety team is contacting all main suppliers of pork and butcher shops in the county to identify whether they are supplied with pork products from Ireland or from suppliers in the UK that receive pork from the country.Read

Witness appeal over milk theft at Dyserth Dec 17 2008

POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information after crates of milk and orange were taken from the back of a van in Dyserth.Read

Volunteers help to brighten up popular St Asaph park Dec 17 2008

RHYL youngsters learnt about the environment last week when volunteers from across Denbighshire joined together to make improvements at a popular park.Read

Santa’s got fun in store for Rhyl youngsters Dec 17 2008

RHYL Sainsbury’s is hosting the Rhyl and District Round Table Santa.Read

Books flood in during Denbighshire libraries amnesty Dec 17 2008

SINCE Denbighshire Library Service held its book amnesty in July, over 1,100 books that had been overdue for six weeks or more have been returned by borrowers.Read

Sick children given an early festive gift at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Dec 17 2008

SICK children were given an early Christmas present last week when a new facility was unveiled at the county’s leading hospital.Read

Support for rural business in Denbighshire Dec 17 2008

YOUNG people in Denbighshire who want to try their hand at running their own business are being offered help to turn their dreams into reality in a brand new project launched last week.Read

Denbighshire Christmas refuse collections Dec 17 2008

DENBIGHSHIRE County Council is informing residents of details of the refuse and recycling collections over the festive period.Read

EU honours Llangollen pupil's winning artwork Dec 17 2008

A PUPIL from Ysgol Dinas Brân, Llangollen has returned from a trip to Strasbourg after being named one of two UK finalists in a prestigious competition arranged by the European Commission.Read