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• 176 jobs to go

  THE 176 employees of department store Dan Evans are looking for new jobs today after being told on Tuesday evening the company is selling up and making all of its staff redundant. read more

• Skaters fly flag for Wales in World finals qualifier

  TOP IN-LINE skaters from all over Britain descended on Rampworx Skate Park, Liverpool, to compete for five qualifying places in the ASA (Aggressive Sports Association) World Championships to be held in Manchester from October 21 to 23. read more

• Seconds join firsts in D3

  BARRY Wanderers cricket club entered possibly the most important weekend of their 35-year history last weekend, with the first team needing a good result against already promoted Brynmawr to maintain division 3 status. read more

• Dinas penalty agony

  Wednesday, read more

• Brynhill wet but happy

  THE BRYNHILL Golf Club Senior Section annual open day was very well attended by other South Wales Clubs, who were all favourably impressed by the excellent condition and presentation of the course by Ian Grant, course manager and his staff. read more

• Ten-year-old dies in collision

  A TEN-YEAR-OLD boy from Barry died on Wednesday night (August 31) when he was involved in a collision with a van as he was crossing the road. read more

• Miniature trains steam in

  ON Saturday Vale AM and Barry resident Jane Hutt was joined by a crowd of enthusiastic children to cut the ribbon at the launch of the miniature railway on Barry Island Station. read more

• The Barry Waterfront Festival

  THE Barry Waterfront Tall Ship Festival, held against the stunning setting of Barry's thriving waterfront development, is here again! read more

• Amanda is in luck

  SOON-TO-BE wedding dress shop manager Amanda Williams" luck was in when she telephoned Barry College to enrol her daughter on a course - and spoke to Hannah Gillette. read more

• Barry pupils reap rewards

  MONTHS of toil and sweat have finally paid off for pupils at Barry schools. read more

• Stephens clouds have golden lining

  STEPHEN Carter of 2300 (St Athan) Squadron was recently awarded his Duke of Edinburgh Gold award in a ceremony at St James's Palace, in London - attended by Prince Philip himself. read more

• Mum wants answers on health risk

  A BARRY mother claims the Vale of Glamorgan Council has not given her any details about asbestos found five months ago in the living room ceiling of her council house. read more

• Be our friends

  THE MAYOR of Kinsale is calling on Barry Town Council to reconsider its decision to scrap plans for a friendship pact between the two communities. read more

• Duo all set for road trip to Romania

  TWO Vale women are about to embark on a Thelma and Louise-style trip to make a difference to the lives of sick children in a Romanian hospital. read more

• Stab charge man bailed

  A 64-year-old Barry man, charged with stabbing his 42-year-old son at the weekend, has been released on bail. read more

• Town squeezed out

  BARRY Town hit the goalscoring trail again on Saturday with another brace from Portuguese striker'Owen' Ohene Na Quinhare. read more

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