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Local sportsmen invited to Mayor's Parlour
SPORT was top of the bill at the Parlour last week, when three local athletes visited Barry Mayor Margaret Wilkinson. Local men Jamie Sylvester and Mike O'Shea told of their cricket successes, whilst Julian Price spoke about his achievements in the equestrian
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Rally car racing is a family tradition
A VALE OF Glamorgan man is all set to take on the fast and furious world of modern car rallying. Graeme 'Jimbo' Jones of Sully Road, Penarth has a lengthy history of rallying in his family, and he is not going to let the side down. He has just bought
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Dispute could end soon
HIGH STREET residents' and traders' long-standing battle with the Vale of Glamorgan Council over road access could end soon. The local authority have confirmed that its highway, currently closed because of two derelict houses, could soon be free again
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Games Review
Tomb Raider 2: PC CD-ROM This game truly is a great instalment to the Tomb Raider saga. Pit your wits and logic as Lara Croft against a myriad of foes and puzzles. The game takes you to China, where you are trying to discover the secret of the dagger
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The Devils can '4 Get It'
The Barry Rugby Club Summer Skittles Tournament was won by "4 Get It" (pictured) who beat The Devils in the final. The winner of the Gallon of Whiskey was Stuart Locke. The Rugby Club would like to thank all participating teams and look forward to seeing
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Videos Review
RED PLANET (12) is a sci-fi thriller set in 2050 when Earth is dying and our only chance is to colonise Mars. Commander Kate Bowman (Carrie-Anne Moss) takes on the most important mission of the 21st century - preparing the red planet for human existence
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What's On
Events in and around Barry from Thursday, October 18 until Wednesday, October 24 THURSDAY * St David's Hall Cardiff. Juan Martin - Flamenco Brilliance. Hot seductive dance takes you on a journey through traditional Spanish rhythms and root sounds to modern
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TNS tamed!
BARRY TOWN 3 TNS 1 BARRY SHOT up to sixth position in the table with this excellent win over TNS, who were always second best. Lacklustre performances against Bangor and Cwmbran were forgotten as Barry put in a first half effort of high quality, hitting
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Glamour personified
DRAG queen extraordinaire Ceri Dupree takes on Penarth next month in a glamorous new show at the Paget Rooms. Local man Dupree, of Plymouth Road, has received rave reviews time and again, as he impersonates female icons from Madonna to Mae West. And now
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Community to lose vital shop
A CLOSE-knit community is losing the valued service of its local shop and Post Office. Merretts, which has the vital facility inside its Port Road shop, have been forced to close due to the recent extension of Tesco. They have been given notice to quit
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Youth have voice
A BARRY youth worker's claims that the town's young people are being ignored have been angrily denied by the Vale of Glamorgan Council. David Prosser, operational manager for Training and Post 16 Education in the area, has hit back at Mike Bendell, who
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A lifeline at last
BARRY'S spiralling drink and drugs problem is set to be tackled with an ambitious new partnership initiative. Locals faced with alcohol and substance related difficulties can now turn to a unique service that will offer support, advice and guidance. Described
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Keep dogs safe from killer virus
A BARRY vet is warning dog-owners that Parvovirus is on the increase in the Vale of Glamorgan. In a bid to raise awareness, Andrew Thomas of Petherton's Veterinary Surgery is appealing to all dog owners to take care of their pets. He said: "This is a
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New community hall nearly ready
BARRY'S first West End Millennium Centre will be up and running by the end of next month. The brand new Community Hall on the former Ysgol Gymraeg St Francis site should be fully operational by December 1. Residents fought long and hard to obtain funding
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Mike goes in to bat with mayor
A YOUNG Barry boy was invited to the Mayor's Parlour last week to tell her about his dreams of going to the West Indies. Mike O'Shea of Woodham Park, Barry, was delighted to hear that he had been selected for the West Region's under-15 team's tour of
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Cinema Review
Driven (12) *** TO SAY Renny Harlin is a bad director would be cruel and unfair, but when we have the biggest flop in history, Cuthroat Island, on his CV, it doesn't matter how good a film he makes, critics will always slate him. Driven starring Sylvester
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Gift to help pupils get IT
WATERFRONT Barry - one of the UK's largest and most promising urban development schemes - has donated surplus computer equipment to Barry Island Primary School as part of its commitment to the local community. This follows a £250 donation by Waterfront
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New kit for Cadoxton youngsters
Cadoxton Imps Under-10A football team would like to say a very special thank you to Mr Tony Jones and Mr Sid Prosser of Harris Pye Marine, sponsors of the team's new playing strip. The photograph shows the team proudly showing off their new strip. RESPLENDENT
