Police burglary alert after elderly person robbed of cash

North Wales Police have warned people about a burglary in Llangollen in which an elderly person was robbed of cash.

Through the Neighbourhood Alert system, PCSO 2889 Karl Joseph, of the force's Conwy & Denbigh Rural section covering this area, says in an email: "I wanted to make everyone in Llangollen aware of a burglary in the local area. 

"An elderly person has had two males enter the property and they have stolen money from inside. 

"Please be careful with your home security and do not allow any unwanted persons into your home. 

"If you have concerns about any persons attending your address, please call 101 or 999 if an emergency."

 

Peace vigil for Ukraine to be held in town square on Sunday

* Centenary Square where the peace vigil will be held on Sunday evening.

Following last week's invasion of Ukraine, Llangollen's former deputy mayor, Issy Richards, has organised a vigil for peace - Gwylnos Heddwch - in the town's Centenary Square this Sunday evening.

She said: "The widely-condemned invasion of Ukraine is unfolding before our very eyes. People's lives, livelihoods and homes are being destroyed, and international tensions are running high. 

"Ten years ago the staff and pupils of the Peace School, Kiev, Ukraine, sent good wishes to the Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod on St David's Day. 

"As we know, LIME was founded 75 years ago in the spirit of international peace and cooperation. Llangollen has many links with Ukraine, we are 'Where Wales Welcomes The World'."

Issy added: "There will be a Vigil for Peace in Llangollen between 5-6pm on Sunday March 6 in Centenary Square, and everyone is invited to gather together to express our solidarity and support for the people of Ukraine. 

"Please arrive anytime after 5pm, wearing something blue or yellow if possible, (the colours of the Ukraine flag), wrap up warmly, and bring any refreshments you may need. 

"We will light candles at 6pm, so please bring your own candle, or we can provide you with a tea light.

"Our aim is to peacefully raise awareness of the situation in Ukraine, and to show Llangollen's solidarity with the country and its people. 

"There will be an opportunity to make donations to the Red Cross Ukraine Appeal, being run by the Ukraine Red Cross Society and the International Committee of the Red Cross."

New Dot Cinema returns to the town hall

New Dot Cinema returns to Llangollen Town Hall with a screening of King Richard on Friday, March 11. 

With six nominations to its name, King Richard sees Will Smith in the starring role.

Armed with a clear vision and a brazen, 78-page plan, Richard Williams is determined to write his two daughters, Venus and Serena, into history.

Training on tennis courts in Compton, California, Richard shapes the girls' unyielding commitment and keen intuition.

Together, the Williams family defies seemingly insurmountable odds and the prevailing expectations laid before them.

* Doors open at 6.30pm on March 11 and tickets are £6 online in advance, or £8 on the door (card payments only).

Town mayor issues statement on Ukraine

Llangollen's mayor, Cllr Austin Cheminais, has issued the following statement about the current situation in Ukraine.

"On behalf of all Town Councillors and Council Staff, I would like to express that our thoughts and prayers are with Ukraine and its people and also with their families and friends. We condemn this unprovoked aggression and call upon President Putin to call off this assault.

"Although there is little that Town Council of our size can do about international events, we know our communities will do all they can to support those in peril and displaced by the conflict and know that fellow residents of Denbighshire, and across Wales, will stands with us.

"Llangollen has a long and proud tradition of promoting peace and international harmony and we stand ready to support those organisations arranging support and will do whatever we can.

"To show support for Ukraine and the victims of this aggression and inhumanity, I have asked the Town Clerk to organise that the Ukrainian flag is flown on Centenary Square as a matter of urgency, an initiative advocated by one of our Youth Representees on the Council, Shea Ferron.

"The Town Council supports the County Councils statement that residents wanting to donate items to those in Ukraine forced to leave their homes can do so via the Wrexham branch of the Polish Integration Support Centre. Visit www.facebook.com/PISCWrexham/ or contact 0752367826 for more information.

"There are also collection points locally. Check social media for any local collections.

"Residents can also visit www.redcross.org.uk for details of its Ukraine Crisis Appeal."

Rhug Estate sets up drop-off point for Ukraine donations

* The Rhug Estate conference room is a donation point for Ukraine. 

Rhug Estate has set up its conference room as a donation site for the people of war-torn Ukraine.

Blankets, coats for women and children, warm clothes including hats, gloves, scarfs and socks can be dropped off at the conference centre behind the farm shop between 9am and 5pm on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, March 4 - 7 March.

Lord Newborough, owner of Rhug Estate said: “I have friends who are still in Ukraine. There are Rhug Estate staff who have family still in Ukraine. 

"These are normal families who are now concerned for their lives. They have sent me terrifying footage of the war that is going on on their doorstep. 

"We have to do all we can to help. We searched for a local donation site but couldn’t find one in this area of Denbighshire so the team here at Rhug have rallied round and we will become that local drop off site for everyone to come to and donate items.”

He added: "The situation looks set to become Europe’s largest refugee crisis this century. The people of Ukraine are relying on international aid and the generosity of strangers around the world. We must do all we can.”

MP welcomes cash bid for Newbridge Road repairs

* Damage to the road through Newbridge is still awaiting repairs.

Clwyd South MP Simon Baynes says he welcomes Wrexham Council’s submission of a business case to the Welsh Government to fund urgent repairs to the Newbridge Road where vital infrastructure was damaged in February 2021 as a result of a landslide. 

Wrexham Council said it was delighted to confirm the bid has been made. 

It follows complex geo-technical surveys and careful analysis of the costs going forward to ensure this critical road link is brought back into use.

Mr Baynes said: "I very much welcome the submission of a business case by Wrexham Council to the Welsh Government. 

"I have raised the urgent need for funding to repair the Newbridge Road on a number of occasions with Ministers in the House of Commons as I strongly believe emergency funding should have been given to Wrexham Council much sooner after the initial damage was caused. 

"I have been liaising closely with the Lead Member for Environment & Transport at Wrexham Council, Cllr David Bithell, on this issue and have taken every opportunity to raise the urgent need to secure Welsh Government funding for the road repairs. 

"This has left communities and local businesses seriously impacted with 13-mile diversionary routes necessary when the A483 is closed.

“I would like to take the opportunity to thank Cllr David Bithell and the officers at Wrexham Council for pursuing this issue over many months. It is now the responsibility of the Welsh Labour Government in Cardiff Bay to fund the repair work.”

Warning about 'rolling road blocks' on A483 today

Traffic Wales tweeted the following road alert at 1pm today (Tuesday):

It said: "Traffic Wales North & Mid #KeepWalesSafe@TrafficWalesN⚠️There will be a series of rolling road blocks on #A483 Northbound and Southbound at various locations between J7 - English border starting at 13:15 - 13:30 for emergency carriageway repairs. Thank you for your patience.⚠️"