ALTHOUGH S.W.A.T. is a little slow getting to the nitty-gritty of the plot, the film doesn't suffer as a result, because there is a surprising amount of humour throughout. more...
UNDER MY Skin, the second album from Avril Lavigne, doesn't stray too far from the recipe that made her debut, Let Go, a big seller. more...
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50 YEARS AGO EXTRACTS from the Barry & District News of June 10, 1954: more...
How green is the Vale council? It seems that we can order a box (it will take eight weeks to arrive) in which to place our papers, bottles and cans for collection. The box appears very small for two weeks' worth of recyclable material and is hardly likely to encourage people to participate in the scheme. more...
With reference to the article, "I just want this land sorted out" (Barry & District News, May 20), I wish to point out that, contrary to what was inadvertently implied, the Vale of Glamorgan Council is aware of the problem area at Kent Green, Barry. more...
READING the planning application for development on land between Crystal Springs and Bastian Close, I was somewhat surprised to read that the old Parish Road, which runs from St Cadoc's Church to Victoria Park, which I and many others use practically every day, is described as disused. more...
It is a shame the Porthkerry Road methodist church playgroup is having to close its doors after being a part of so many peoples lives for such a long time. more...
What happened to the boys who found the bombs at Barry Docks during the 1950s? The bombs blew up in their home when they attempted to dry them. more...
The move by the Vale Council to fence off another section of the leisure centre car park seems quite symbolic to me. It sums up the whole attitude of the council; another little slice of the pie for them and a bit less for us. more...
AS a user of the Barry leisure centre, I must agree with other users of the centre regarding the removal of parking spaces. more...
I WRITE with regard to the article by Ian Bebb entitled 'Renewed calls for safety measure' which appeared on May 27. more...
A FORMER VALE man is set to return to the Vale of Glamorgan when he commands the RAF Falcons over Barry. more...
POLLING stations will open around Barry today with elections taking place for Barry Town Council, the Vale of Glamorgan Council and the European Parliament. more...
BARRY'S escalating graffiti epidemic is to be tackled in a brand-new hard-hitting campaign. more...
POLLING stations will open around Barry today with elections taking place for Barry Town Council, the Vale of Glamorgan Council and the European Parliament. more...
BARRY teenagers have banded together to safeguard the future the Knap skateboard park. more...
THE PARENTS of a Barry teenager, who are still waiting to hear the cause of their son's death, have said a heartfelt thank-you to his friends who have raised well over £1,000 for the charity CRY. more...
A SECOND World War veteran from Barry made the trip to Normandy last week to mark the 60th anniversary of D-Day. more...
GIBBONSDOWN residents have called for a clean-up of the disused Master Mariner pub they say has become a target for flytippers. more...
BARRY Bluebirds AFC presentation evening, held at Barry Island Sports and Social Club on Saturday, May 29, was well attended and very enjoyable. Chairman Martin George and club secretary Lynn Williams presented the awards: more...
BARRY West End hosted a spirited fixture against Dinas Powys, but ultimately came up short in chasing a reachable target. more...
MORE than 90 local youngsters with disabilities have produced sterling performances at a Vale of Glamorgan Mini Olympics Festival. more...
MILLWOOD bowed out of the Carruthers Shield at Dinas Powys, but gained swift revenge the following day in the Alan Martin Shield. more...
CENTURIONS 1st XI lost their unbeaten tag with a 30-run defeat on a sub-standard wicket at St Fagans last Saturday. more...
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