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• What's on in and around Barry from Thursday March 25 to Wednesday March 31

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• Collector

  I COLLECT used stamps, postcards and picture phone cards for Guide Dogs for the Blind. I was wondering if any of your readers would be kind enough to send me their used stamps. read more

• Sponsorship needed to get team to Sussex

  BARRY under-14s rugby team desperately need to find a sponsor if they are to compete in a tournament in England next month. read more

• Energy aid

  WITH the fuel companies increasing their gas and, electricity prices, it's becoming more and, more expensive to heat the home. read more

• Expert help

  IN YOUR last issue, an article entitled "Road smash" stated that after the accident in question the fire service cleared the road of debris. I was a firefighter on duty in Barry at the time of this accident and the article doesn't tell the full story. read more

• Help me out

  ON the surface, Barry has no real problems any more - the future is good with Labour. After all, we are redeveloping the Knap, The Town Hall is being revamped along with Central Park and the docks development is going ahead at pace. So I ask readers, what problems do Barry politicians need to put their efforts into? I need help trying to see what is wrong with this beautiful town of ours! read more

• Children find box of syringes

  A FAMILY walking in Penarth Marina were horrified when their youngest daughter picked up a box full of used needles. read more

• Pool plea

  I refer to the edition in the Barry & District News dated March 11, 2004, wherein my attention was drawn to the "Pool jewel." I could not agree more with what Gerald Edwards, of Dock View Road, Barry, had written. read more

• Ryan joins squad

  A YOUNG footballer from Barry who hopes to become professional is training at the Bristol City soccer academy. read more

• CD review 'Lionel Richie' 'Just for you'

  LIONEL RICHIE 'JUST FOR YOU' read more

• Knap attack

  THE Knap regeneration scheme, although delayed, will be a vast improvement for residents and visitors alike. With the determined support of the community, we helped to block Vale plans to build on the land. By frustrating the plans of the council, the area was spared yet more flats. read more

• There's no vroom for fainthearted

  A NEW group of Barry drivers who are beginning to make their mark on the South Wales Karting circuit put in good performances at Llandow on the weekend. read more

• DVD review 'Once upon a time in Mexico'

  Once Upon A Time In Mexico is not the kind of movie you can keep just half an eye on. It needs your full concentration. read more

• Do you remember?

  DO you remember some of the scenes pictured on this page? read more

On this day: Barry Archive