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• There's plenty to offer shoppers throughout the Vale

  THE VALE of Glamorgan has a lot to offer the casual shopper - and those for whom shopping is a major activity. read more

• From daffodils to dragons

  BARRY schools decked themselves out in their full patriotic finery last week, as they celebrated St David's Day. read more

• Yet more attractions for visitors to the Penarth area

  Penarth Pier - Penarth seafront boasts a 658-foot pier. Built in 1894 and restored to its former glory, it is a summer port of call for the Balmoral and Waverley - the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world. read more

• A thriving community nestling on a beautiful coast

  PENARTH owes its growth to the world wide demand for Welsh coal in the latter part of the 19th century. read more

• A taste for all seasons in a host of welcoming venues

  FROM THE down-to-earth tastes of our coastal eateries to the a la carte menus in some of the country's finest restaurants, the Vale of Glamorgan has a meal to suit every palate. read more

• Let smiles be your guide

  THE SCOUTS and Guides' Annual Fete at Romilly Park on Saturday, July 3, was a massive success. read more

• Things to see in Penarth

  Penarth has been attracting visitors for more than a century. Its Victorian and Edwardian founders created a resort of great elegance and Penarth is now an attractive, bustling town of charm and character. read more

• Shank's pony is the best way to see the countryside

  The best way to discover the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan is to follow one of the country lanes criss-crossing rolling green hills and wooded valleys. It won't be long before you come across one of the many pretty towns and villages where you can be sure to find a traditional country pub to stop for a drink and a bite to eat! read more

• St David's Day Special

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• Whatever the weather you will find plenty to do

  The Vale of Glamorgan has many well-equipped activity and leisure centres. read more

• Brick by brick, these awards are here to stay

  THE FIRST "Built in Quality" Award Scheme celebrated its initial success at an awards dinner on Friday, January 9. read more

• Visit a leisure centre and see what's on offer for you

  The Vale has four leisure centres based at Penarth, Barry, Cowbridge and Llantwit Major. read more

• Families come first for most of us at Eastertime

  EASTER time is here again and a lot of us will have two extra days off which gives more free time to relax. read more

• Plenty to see and do if you know where to look

  With pleasure parks, tranquil islands, vineyards and much more, Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan have something for everyone. read more

• Rediscover Vale's charms with a little help from us

  Welcome to This is the Vale, a special publication from the company which runs the Barry and District News and Penarth Times. read more

• Ditch straighteners and give your hair a natural look

  OK, I know we're well into the new year and all, or nearly all of you, have already stopped going to the gym, even though you promised yourself that this year you would see it through - and what about the rest of you? read more

• Children's winning ways

  A mass of red shirts filled Colcot Primary School on Monday, March 1, 2004, as the children waited patiently for the procession of the 'Gorsedd' (members of the court). read more

• Post is better late than never

  THIS week we asked Penarthians what they thought of the changes to the postal service introduced for Penarth's CF64 postcode area on July 12. read more

• Celebrations - Victorian style

  A BARRY school is celebrating 100 years in style by dressing up in Edwardian costumes. read more

On this day: Barry Archive