The second phase of resurfacing work in Oak Street is underway this morning (Sunday).
Heavy equipment has been brought in to lay the new surface and the street, along with the adjacent Chapel Street, is closed to traffic to allow the job to go ahead.
As last week when the work began, diversions are in place and pedestrians still have access.
The three young friends on a mammoth cycling trip to Thailand in aid of a heart charity are now back in the saddle again after their winter halt.
Dyfan Hughes, 18, from Llangollen, Louis Dennis, 19, from Garth, and James Thomas,19, from Wrexham aim to cycle the 10,000 miles to the Far East in memory of Tony Edge, the father of a friend who died following a heart attack in 2024.
The intrepid trio, calling themselves the Westheads, set out from Lllangollen Football Club's HQ last August at the very start of their marathon ride which they reckon will take them at least 18 months to complete.
To date they have cycled through Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, Turkey and Georgia and are now heading for central Asia.
Along the way they aimed to raise £10,000 for the British Heart Foundation but, so far, well-wishers following their daily social media updates have pledged a healthy £23,000 to their cause.
The lads spent the winter in the town of Batumi on the Black Sea coast of Georgia and recently got back on the road as the weather improved.
In one of their latest updates they outlined the problem of exactly how to get safely into Asia with political problems in both Iran and Russia.
They have therefore decided to take a plane ride with their bikes across the Caspian Sea to Aqtau in Kazakhstan.
* To follow the journey on their social media and make a donation if you wish, go to: https://linktr.ee/westheads
Update: At 4.15pm North Wales Live was reporting that an air ambulance had landed at the scene.
The Little Learning Company are running free heritage craft activities at venues around Denbighshire, including Llangollen, during March.
On Wednesday March 4 there will be a session on folk art at Hwb Cymunedol Pengwern Llangollen Community Hub from 2.30-4pm.
You can book online or just turn up on the day. To book a place visit the website: https://www.thelittlelearningcompany.co.uk/event-details-registration/trailblazer-heritage-craft-activities
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A World Day of Prayer united service is to be held at the English Methodist Church, Riverside, at 10.30am on Friday March 6. All are welcome.
Cytun Churches Together Llangollen has arranged a Lentern study group, which is a journey through Lent with the six Welsh cathedrals.
Sessions will be held every Tuesday until Easter at the Memorial Hall in Market Street, from 12.30-1.30pm. All are welcome.
Llangollen and Corwen Railway has today (Friday) welcomed the arrival of historic Railbus No. 79962, marking the beginning of an exciting restoration and operational project that could deliver a more environmentally sustainable shuttle service between Llangollen and Berwyn.
The Railbus has arrived on loan from the Vintage Carriages Trust, one of the UK’s leading accredited railway museums. Built in 1958 and one of only four surviving examples of its type in the world, Railbus 79962 represents a rare and innovative chapter in railway history.
Designed as a lightweight and economical solution for lightly used branch lines, the Railbus seats approximately 56 passengers and was built for flexible, efficient operation. Its low weight and ability to operate frequent short services make it particularly well suited to modern sustainable transport challenges.
The project, which formally begins now, has the potential to support the development of a regular Llangollen to Berwyn shuttle service. There is strong and growing interest from the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in establishing a shuttle to help reduce traffic congestion and parking pressures at Horseshoe Falls during busy periods.
By offering an attractive alternative to car travel, the shuttle would help protect the sensitive Dee Valley landscape while improving access for residents and visitors.
Tim Pulford, Engineering Manager at Llangollen and Corwen Railway, said: “The arrival of Railbus 79962 is a significant and exciting moment for us. A great deal of preparatory work has already been completed, including asbestos removal, floor repairs, heater overhaul and soundproofing. From an engineering perspective, this is a well understood vehicle with clear solutions to the remaining challenges. Our volunteers have inspected it thoroughly and we are confident it can be restored to a high standard and returned to operational use.”
As part of the partnership, the Vintage Carriages Trust will fund the overhaul of the Railbus and provide technical advice, operational guidance and, if required, driver training. Planning for the project is already well advanced.
In addition to its environmental benefits, the restoration programme will create new volunteering, training and skills development opportunities in light traction operation, mechanical systems and heritage restoration, supporting the railway’s long-term sustainability.
The Railbus project reflects Llangollen Railway’s commitment to partnership led, practical solutions that protect the environment while widening access to the Dee Valley.
