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• Vale of Plenty

  THE VALE of Glamorgan has been hailed as the wealthiest region in South Wales. read more

• Mollie gains an 'A' pass in gradings

  BARRY Dragons Tae Kwon-Do Club held its spring grading at Barry YMCA, with Sixth Degree Black Belt Mr Chris Sparks the examiner. read more

• Barry Town fans boycott

  AFTER three self-respecting clubs (Tottenham Hotspur, Charlton Athletic, Luton Town) told them to get lost, 'Franchise FC' (the club formerly known as Wimbledon, and soon to be known as MK Dons) have announced that they will be playing a pre-season friendly against... Barry Town. read more

• Cinema review Phone Booth

  STU SHEPPARD (Colin Farrell) is a fast-talking New York publicist, who spends most of his working life lying, cheating, and generally manipulating his clients. read more

• No insult

  I think those opposing the use of the term Memo as a way of marketing the Barry Memorial Hall must remember that it was built as a theatre, not as a cenotaph. read more

• Go Dutch with Eluned

  A DEDICATED Barry teenager is looking for cash help after being selected to represent Wales in an international Guide event. read more

• Soccer friendly raises £700 for Ty Hafan hospice

  AN INAUGURAL soccer friendly in support of the Ty Hafan Children's Hospice has raised just under £700. read more

• It'sssss cold and hungry out there

  A PET snake missing in Barry for three days has returned to its relieved owner. read more

• I'm ashamed

  AS a matter of interest I have never written to a newspaper before or involved myself in any focus group whatsoever, believing that it would be better to keep ones own thoughts and deliberations to oneself. read more

• CD review Couldn't have said it better Meat Loaf

  HOW LONG has this man been on the music scene? read more

• Cruel policy

  All UK citizens have an opportunity to join in the European Commissions Your Voice In Europe internet consultation about the new EU Chemicals policy. read more

• The Kenny Brown story

  PEOPLE who know Barry Town Manager Kenny Brown are aware he is a man of integrity and resolve. read more

• Site is a magnet for rowdy youths

  A CONCERNED Barry father is terrified that an abandoned pub at the back of his home is an accident waiting to happen. read more

• And they all finished too!

  BARRY'S fourth annual race in aid of the Ty Hafan Children's Hospice was a run-away success. read more

• DVD review Die another day

  HOT ACTION meets ice-cold surroundings when Pierce Brosnan accepts his fourth mission as 007. read more

• Please write

  I AM a young Ghanaian lady of 25 years looking for interested penpals to share history, culture, social activities, as well as friendship that can lead to something better. read more

• Speed limits

  WITH reference to a letter in your May 1 issue from R B Douglas, Park Road, in which reference was made to a 20mph speed limit in Porthkerry Park (replaced subsequently by ramps because that limit was constantly being ignored). read more

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

  50 YEARS AGO EXTRACTS from the Barry & District News of May 21, 1953: read more

• 'Nerve-wracking' day for councillor

  VALE of Glamorgan Council Chairman Anthony Powell has revealed that his inauguration ceremony was one of the most nervous occasions of his life. read more

• Exam success for busy mum

  A BARRY mum has graduated with a masters degree after coping with the death of her father and the birth of her son in her final year of study. read more

On this day: Barry Archive