Barry | Archive | 2004 | March
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MUCH to the surprise of plain-talking Pete Waterman, Pop Idol hopeful Michelle McManus forced the music industry to take another look at the way they market their artists. more...
IF YOU are a fan of the X-Men, there is a very strong chance that you will enjoy this film immensely. more...
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I am writing to say that I wish to withdraw my comments last week in defence of the Barry wreck. The risk it presents cannot just be dismissed as an "urban myth", as I had supposed. I have just visited the Barry Dock Lifeboat Station and have heard first hand from the crewmen there about the twelve or so call-outs over the past seven years, mostly involving children stranded or injured after playing on the wreck. Safety is clearly a more urgent concern than a picturesque hulk. Following the partial burning last week, however, the wreck is even more dangerous than before. A chainsaw might be a more effectual means disposal than fire, as the wood is thoroughly waterlogged. more...
THE VALE of Glamorgan Council and its leader Cllr Jeff James are to be congratulated on their support for the crime and anti-social measure of 'Alleygating.' more...
WHAT is the future of investment in the town following the shocking news that the Assembly Government was threatening to cut money from Welsh Development Agency? more...
IN the Barry & District News of December 11, 2003, you kindly published my letter concerning a Czech airman, Valentin Kubin, who died on March 17, 1945, and who is buried in Barry Cemetery. more...
The fight to save Athletics at Jenner Park is once again in the spotlight. more...
A BARRY mum is supporting the efforts of a cystic fibrosis campaigner who has launched a massive fund-raising scheme to help find a cure. more...
BARRY'S best-loved residents could soon be standing at San Francisco's fabulous Golden Gate Bridge or at Barcelona's famous Las Ramblas boulevard. more...
THE Vale of Glamorgan Council has been forced to compromise over the controversial Homes 4 U Scheme. more...
BARRY celebrity Jamie Shaw will hit the small screen tomorrow. more...
BARRY teenagers have been given a stark warning about dangers of driving stolen vehicles. more...
RIOTING youths, whose reign of terror caused chaos on the Buttrills estate, have been netted in a massive police crackdown. more...
SIX Barry gymnasts are celebrating this week after winning international honours. more...
AFTER weeks of speculation, Din-as Powys Tennis Club is delighted to confirm that Rob Walbyoff, currently head coach at the Welsh National Tennis Centre, will be joining the club as club coach. more...
EMERGENCE: Boccia is growing in popularity in the Vale. more...
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