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Stories for 22 July 2004

Barry Arts

The Prince and Me

SET in Denmark, the land of the fairytale king Hans Christian Anderson, and America, The Prince And Me is another Cinderella variation.   more...

What's on in and around Barry from Thursday July 22 to Wedneday July 28

Thursday  more...

CD Review: Damien Rice 'O'

DAMIEN Rice's debut album O has yo-yoed up and down the charts for about a year now, but it is still earning itself rave reviews from media heavyweights.  more...

DVD Review: Mona Lisa Smile

YOU MIGHT be forgiven if you glanced quickly at a synopsis of Mona Lisa Smile and saw the Dead Poet's Society - but with women instead.  more...

Barry Features

Extracts from the Barry and District News of 25 and 50 years ago

50 YEARS AGO   more...

Barry Letters

Price hike

With reference to the price of tickets to watch Barry Town.  more...

Top shows

Last week I was treated to the Barry Comprehensive Festival of Performing Arts, providing a gluttony of artistic entertainment every evening, Monday to Thursday inclusive, and what a gourmet meal it was.  more...

Inspiration

I would like to tell you about my son's friend Darren Jones.  more...

'Cut' costs

I HAVE just been the victim of a 'very nasty little trick' and would like the opportunity to warn other potential 'victims.'  more...

War grief

I ATTENDED the packed and emotionally charged funeral service for Julian Davies ex: Sergeant 21 SAS in Crossway Methodist Church, and listened to wonderful and, moving orations on the bravery and excellence of this 39-year-old Barrian.  more...

Petition

A PETITION calling for increased safety measures, ie lights or a central refuge, on the Holton Road zebra crossing (near the Vale Aviaries) is now available for signing in the area, in shops and post office.  more...

Lost family

I AM trying to locate anyone who may have any knowledge of my aunt, uncle or cousin.   more...

Barry News

Parents lobby minister

THE PARENTS of Stuart Cunningham-Jones, the young boy killed in a tragic bus crash in December 2002, met with the transport minister this week.  more...

Nurse jailed for 'fiddling' NHS

A BARRY nurse was jailed this week for fiddling her timesheet to pay for exotic holidays around the world.  more...

Determined parents save son from pain

A DETERMINED Barry couple who refused to allow their son to live in crippling pain were delighted when the toddler's operation was brought forward.  more...

Plea to thieves

A GRIEVING Barry mother is distraught after thieves stole her mobile phone containing the last pictures ever taken of her dying son.  more...

Marilyn's got a lot of Lottery luck

A BARRY woman is celebrating a fantastic windfall on the National Lottery TV game show.  more...

Pharmacist put back on register

A BARRY pharmacist struck off after he was imprisoned for falsely claiming nearly £100,000 for drugs in his daughter's name that he did not dispense has been reinstated.  more...

Parking permits may cost £20

BUTTRILLS residents and councillors are up in arms over proposals by the Vale of Glamorgan Council to introduce a charge for parking permits.  more...

Strategy bids to end violence

A CRACKDOWN on domestic violence is being launched in the Vale of Glamorgan to slow the spiralling problem.  more...

UTTER CHAOS

BARRY'S struggling shopping centre could be plunged into chaos due to a mix-up over council regeneration plans.  more...

Residents on road to ruin

BARRY residents claim their neighbourhood is so rubbish-strewn it could pose a threat to lives.  more...

Barry Sport

Millwood crash to first league defeat

MILLWOOD'S Club side made the short journey to Llantwit Major hoping to continue their unbeaten start to the league season with Llantwit having only one win to their credit so far.  more...

Sizzling Brazier too hot for West End

BARRY West End CC travelled to Worcestershire for their annual tour, staying in the picturesque town of Bewdley, situated on the River Severn.  more...

Wildcats dominate in four-team tournament

WITH THE season drawing to an end, Barry Wildcats Lacrosse Club were invited to a quadrangular lacrosse tournament in Trowbridge, Wiltshire on July 11. The tournament was organised by Bath Lacrosse Club, and teams from Bath, Portsmouth, Penarth and Barry were vying for the under-15 Men's Lacrosse Trophy.  more...

Gymnasts take title at Welsh Championships

BARRY gymnasts successfully competed at the 2004 Welsh Gymnastics Championships.   more...

Althletic's new kit deal

MINI-Cricket-ers from Barry Athletic Cricket Club have launched their new season sporting a brand new playing kit following a sponsorship deal.  more...

Centurions secure place in semis

CENTURIONS had disappointment and joy last weekend - a loss at Abergavenny in the league on Saturday, and a victory at St Fagans in the quarter-final of the Welsh Cup on Sunday.  more...

  
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