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• Stabbing, then fall horror

  A BARRY man is believed to have thrown himself off a multi-storey car park in the town centre on Monday afternoon after stabbing his ex-partner and her 11-year-old son. read more

• Goytre the more determined team

  DINAS POWYS 0 read more

• Supporters' breakaway plan to set up new club

  A GROUP of Barry Town Football Club supporters have discussed going it alone - and setting up their own Barry club to play at Jenner Park. read more

• What's on in and around Barry

  THURSDAY - Highlight Community Centre, Behind Tesco's. read more

• Swan food

  THE Trustees of Barry Swan Rescue would like to apologise to Mr Hale (letter Barry & District News, February 17) regarding the feeding of the Swans at Cold Knap Lake. read more

• Bird welfare

  FOLLOWING my attendance at the Knap Residents' meeting last Tuesday, I am now more concerned than ever about the welfare of the wild birds, swans, etc on the lake. read more

• Centenary

  WE would like to let your readers know that Barnardo's is celebrating a centenary in 2005. read more

• Clean lake

  CLLR Jeff James, Leader of the Vale Council, writing in the Barry & District News (February 24) says 'the council took the decision to clean the (Knap) Lake following an incident in which a plane was struck by a bird!' read more

• Football fan

  THE council - who are they? Ah yes, people elected by the ratepayers to represent them and promote their interests and the area in which they live. read more

• Steely resolve sees Colts U14s through

  SULLY COLTS U14S 5 LLANTWIT MAJOR 1 read more

• Ultimate tough-run returns to stadium

  Ultra-distance running returns to Barry on March 6, with the 19th annual Barry 40 Miles Track Race being staged at the Jenner Park track. read more

• Doble does the double

  DESPITE the continuing dearth of fish, Sea View Lads Angling Club's magnificent chairman Steve Doble managed to pull off an excellent set of results, winning both of the last two weekly competitions. read more

• Vandals embark on car damage spree

  POLICE in Barry are appealing for information after 21 incidents of vehicle crime occurred between 7pm on February 25, and 8am on February 26, in the Buttrills and Baruc area of Barry. read more

• Post office closure decision 'appalling'

  RESIDENTS and councillors in Cadoxton have reacted angrily at the decision to close the Vere Street post office. read more

• Single-sex school is 'most improved'

  THE headteacher of Barry Comprehensive has played down the significance of single-sex education in the school being named as the most improved in Wales for the second year running. read more

• New fears after fire at 'death trap' site

  A DERELICT former ambulance building - dubbed a'death trap' by MP John Smith and Councillor Richard Bertin just weeks ago - caused further concern when a fire started on the premises. read more

• Getting rid of the cigarette

  NEXT Wednesday, March 9 is No Smoking Day - and it is the ideal opportunity to take that first step in giving up the habit. read more

• Funding delight for sport fans

  HUNDREDS of children and adults will benefit from a 700,000 refurbishment of one of the most popular sporting venues in the Vale. read more

• School patrol receive award

  THE dedication and hard work of school crossing patrols across the Vale of Glamorgan was highlighted at an awards ceremony. read more

• Memories

  50 YEARS AGO read more

On this day: Barry Archive