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• 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. read 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. read 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. read 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. read 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. read more

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

  50 YEARS AGO read more

• Lost family

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

• Gymnasts take title at Welsh Championships

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

• Strategy bids to end violence

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

• UTTER CHAOS

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

• Residents on road to ruin

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

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

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• 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. read 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. read more

• 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. read 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. read more

• Price hike

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

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