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Saturday, May 25, 2013

Chance to get your dog micro-chipped

Denbighshire County Council Dog Warden Service, working in partnership with North Clwyd Animal Rescue, is holding a micro-chipping event on Friday 31 May, from 9am to 5pm ,at the Car Park, Market Street, Llangollen.

Dog owners who have yet to microchip their pet are invited to come along and for a cost of £10 have their dog safely and securely micro-chipped.


For further information please contact Denbighshire County Council Dog Warden Service on 01824 706444.

Latest roadworks


 
Latest local roadworks notified by Denbighshire County Council are:

A542 Llandegla, Dafarn Dywrch roundabout to Ponderosa Café, temporary traffic lights on May 29 and 30 to allow tree cutting.

A542 Horseshoe Pass, Lllangollen, temporary traffic lights until May 24 to allow sign erection.

A539 Llangollen Road, Llangollen, temporary traffic lights from June 3-5 to allow water works by Dee Valley Water.

Birch Hill, Llangollen, temporary traffic lights until September 20 to allow water works by Welsh Water.

A539 Mill Street, Llangollen, temporary traffic lights from May 30-June 3 to allow water works by Dee Valley Water.

Friday, May 24, 2013

Fresh police appeal for missing Acrefair man

North Wales Police are continuing in their efforts to trace David Clwyd Davies who has not been seen since the April 8.
 
It was initially believed that Mr Davies (pictured below) had not been seen since April 7.

However, investigations show that he was seen in the Cefn area of Wrexham County between 1 and 2pm on Monday April 8.

Since then there have been several unconfirmed reports that Mr Davies has been sighted outside North Wales namely in the North West of England.
 
Detective Inspector Arwyn Jones who is leading the enquiry said, “It is seven weeks on Sunday May 26 since Mr Davies was last seen and our investigation into his disappearance remains a priority.  We would again ask members of the public who may hold any information that may assist the enquiry to come forward, particularly anybody who knows Clwyd, and who may have any information about his life or movements, past or present.    
 
Anybody with any information should contact North Wales Police on 101 or alternatively Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.Pictured below) had not been seen since April 7. However, investigations show that he was seen in the Cefn area of Wrexham County between 1 and 2pm on Monday April 8.

Since then there have been several unconfirmed reports that Mr Davies has been sighted outside North Wales namely in the North West of England.
 
Detective Inspector Arwyn Jones who is leading the enquiry said, “It is seven weeks on Sunday May 26 since Mr Davies was last seen and our investigation into his disappearance remains a priority.  We would again ask members of the public who may hold any information that may assist the enquiry to come forward, particularly anybody who knows Clwyd, and who may have any information about his life or movements, past or present.    
 
Anybody with any information should contact North Wales Police on 101 or alternatively Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Warning follows bike theft

Neighbourhood Watch has put out the following message to people in Llangollen:

"Please be aware that thieves are operating in your area.  On Thursday 23rd May 2013 at approximately 15.00hrs an unknown male was sighted at Dinas Bran School stealing a mountain bike.

"The mountain bike is described as a lime green “Identity” mountain bike with, front suspension and disc brakes.

"The male is described as approximately 18 to 25 years of age, white appearance, medium to stocky build with stubble.  He was wearing a grey hoody and dark jogging bottom with white trainers.

"If you see a person or a bike matching the above description call North Wales Police on 101 quoting reference P079807."

AM raises government's "failure to respond" over health changes

North Wales Assembly Member Mark Isherwood is concerned that the Welsh Government has failed to respond to  Betsi Cadwaladr Community Health Council’s urgent concerns regarding proposed changes to health services in North Wales.

Mr Isherwood raised the matter in this week’s Business Statement, emphasising that the health council submitted its response to the proposals in March, but are still awaiting a reply. 
  
Speaking in the Chamber, Mr Isherwood said: “Could we have a response to last week’s statement by the Betsi Cadwaladr Community Health Council that it still awaits a detailed response from the new Minister for Health and Social Services, following its objections to some of the health board’s plans for local services?
 
“Members of the community health council’s executive committee were disappointed to learn that, although they had submitted a formal response to the previous Minister for health—yourself, Minister—at the beginning of March, it had yet to receive a full response addressing some urgent concerns that they had about the effect of changes to services in north Wales.”
 
The Minister for Local Government and Government Business Lesley Griffiths told Mr Isherwood: “You will be aware that all health boards are going through service reconfiguration plans at present. I am sure that the Minister is looking at the plans holistically for all of Wales.” 

Thursday, May 23, 2013

First Minister's statement on Woolwich attack

Wales' First Minister Carwyn Jones (pictured left) has made this statement on yesterday's attack in Woolwich in which a young soldier from Greater Manchester was killed:

“The horrific events in Woolwich yesterday will be condemned by communities across Wales. 

"I have today spoken to Brigadier Napier, the Army Commander for Wales, to express solidarity with the Armed Services and to send our deepest condolences to the family of the serviceman killed yesterday.

"As Chair of the Faith Communities Forum, I am proud that Wales is a multi-cultural society that enjoys the experiences and vibrancy that this brings to our country.

“Now is not the time to point fingers and play into the hands of these isolated attackers, but is a time to build on the strong unity of our communities and defy the very nature of these barbaric attacks.” 

June 1 is date for Llangollen Fete at Plas Newydd


* The grounds of Plas Newydd is the venue for Llangollen Fete on Saturday, June 1.

Llangollen  Fete, jointly organised by the Rotary and Inner Wheel Clubs, takes place on Saturday, June 1, opening at 2pm.

Attractions include the beautiful grounds of the venue, Plas Newydd; Punch and Judy and music shows; toy, book, bathroom and bric-a-brac sales stalls; home-made refreshments and a cake and produce stall; Llangollen Town Band; make a scarecrow competition; decorated bikes and fancy dress competition for children; a bottle stall and a grand raffle with quality prizes, sideshows and local organisation stalls plus Chem, Llangollen's own town crier.