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• Ghetto danger

  A BARRY councillor is warning that a housing estate could turn into a "slum" if it is not cleaned up quickly. read more

• 'Dream on'

  THE report by Liz Ashton (Foul problem is spoiling our tourist town) and the letter from correspondent (Ghost town) as published in the issue of January 26, will be welcomed by both Barrians and visitors who remember the excellence of the Knap swimming pool, Butlins Ballroom and the summer boating on the clear water of the lake, which was relatively free of swans and other water fowl. read more

• Playing field has uncertain future

  THE change of use of a Barry playing field has sparked fears for its future. read more

• Have say on town

  HAVE your say! Barry Town Council has launched a survey to find out what people think about their town. read more

• High-achieving libraries praised

  THE library and information service provided by the Vale of Glamorgan Council has been praised as one of Wales' "higher achievers." read more

• Crushing the dumped car problem

  MORE than 160 vehicles have been reported as unwanted or abandoned since the launch of the Vale of Glamorgan's free collection service in June last year. read more

• Charity walkers hit the streets

  THE biggest charity walk in Wales will see scores of people taking to the streets of Barry next month. read more

• Funding boost for transport

  THE Vale of Glamorgan is set to benefit from a major investment in local transport schemes. read more

• Thems the breaks as club aids good cause

  A MARTIAL arts group made a series of clean but rather noisy breaks last week, to raise cash for the Richard Taylor fund. read more

• Vandals attack drink-drive bus

  A LANDLORD'S efforts to help prevent drink-driving have been scuppered after his courtesy vehicle was vandalised twice in his driveway. read more

• Bad news for workers

  THE final hopes of hundreds of Vale people were dashed last week when the Ministry of Defence announced it is definitely going to axe 500 jobs at Dara. read more

• War lament

  A SOLDIER"S LAMENT read more

On this day: Barry Archive