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• 'So proud of Debbie'

  A BARRY mother who suffered with asthma for most of her life lost her battle against the 'killer' condition when she suffered a sudden attack. read more

• Trophies presented

  THE players' lounge at Jenner Park football ground was the venue for a presentation evening to mark the end of the inaugural year of a football development partnership between Barry Comprehensive School and Barry Town Football Club. read more

• Barry golfers career best

  BARRY golfer Stephen Dodd notched up the best win of his career on Sunday when he won the Nissan Irish Open at Carton House, defeating Ryder Cup man David Howell in a play-off. read more

• 'Barry to return to Jenner'

  BARRY Town will almost certainly be back playing in Jenner Park next season, according to the club chairman. read more

• What's on in and around Barry

  THURSDAY - King William Public House, Cadoxton. read more

• Sailor's ditty

  I WRITE regarding the recent ceremony of the granting of the Freedom of the Vale of Glamorgan to the Merchant Navy Association on April 16. read more

• A good time

  WE are writing to thank the Barry and District News for your participation in the Vale Fun Day and Town Treasure Hunt. read more

• Wrong track

  A FEW weeks ago at a meeting to discuss the proposed development of land at Church Road/Crystal Springs and on land at the rear of St Oswalds Road, it was stated by a local councillor that the owners of the path leading from Church Road to Victoria Park were unknown. read more

• Call for help

  I AM writing on behalf of Marie Curie Hospice, Penarth (formerly known as Holme Tower) to thank all our past and present volunteers as part of Volunteers' Week 2005 (June 1-7). read more

• Card appeal

  I HAVE been collecting printed picture postcards for the past six years and I am still looking for some from the Barry and Vale area. read more

• Thank you

  I WOULD like to thank everyone who put their trust in me, and voted Liberal Democrat on May 5. read more

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

  EXTRACTS from the Barry & District News of May 26, 1955: read more

• Clubhouse opens for yacht fans

  ON Sunday, May 15, Sully Sailing Club was pleased to welcome distinguished guests, former members and numerous current members to the official opening of its new clubhouse, in the dinghy compound on the foreshore at Sully. read more

• Cadets fly across the track

  After several weeks of intense training 372 Barry squadron fought for victory at an Athletics competition held in Leckwith Stadium in Cardiff. read more

• Steeped in history

  A COUNTRY estate near Dinas Powys once owned by the family of Sir Walter Raleigh has now been put on the market for the staggering sum of £2,500,000. read more

• Anger over phone mast plan

  RESIDENTS on a Barry housing estate are angry about proposals to increase the number of antennae on a mobile phone mast near their homes. read more

• Gate fails to keep trouble out

  AN alley-gate has been branded'pointless' by residents because there is a large gap which people and vehicles can get through. read more

• Welsh rugby stars toast food triumph

  A FOOD Co-operative has celebrated two years of success with the help of some famous faces from Welsh sport. read more

• Fundraisers step out in memory of young Joe

  HEAVY rain and wind could not stop a group of fundraisers from holding a special walk in memory of their young friend Joe Dickson-Davies. read more

• Tribute to firefighter Richard, one year on

  THE family and fire service colleagues of Richard Jenkins gathered for a memorial service on Monday evening to mark the first anniversary of his death. read more

On this day: Barry Archive