HOUSING developer Taylor Wimpey Homes has lodged an application to build up to 128 dwellings on Barry’s waterfront.The residential development, and associated infrastructure works parking servicing and landscaping is proposed for the site known
BARRY artist Glyn Pooley has put forward some ideas on a use for one of Barry’s iconic buildings, after a request for suggestions was made. The architects, who successfully bid at auction on the 19th century grade II-listed Watchtower, at Cold Knap
A BARRY tennis coach is set to become a hard hitter in the sport after earning the opportunity to train with a champion’s mum.Mum-of-three Penny Mickelsen will take part in a training day with Judy Murray – coach and mum of Olympic and Grand
A BARRY primary school will be exhibiting some monster moves in its main hall on Thursday, October 23.Spooks are likely to let loose from 4.30pm at Oak Field primary, in Gibbonsdown, when a Halloween disco takes place.Be afraid until 6.30pm.
UNANNOUNCED spot checks to test standards of care in district general hospitals across Wales have found “no systemic issues of concern” a report published on October 16 has revealed.Numerous examples of good and notable practice were found
UPCOMING meetings in the area are:The Rhoose PACT public meeting at the Community Hall, Celtic Way on Thursday, October 30,at 6.30pm The Court PACT public meeting at the Witchill Community Centre, Dyfan Road, Barry on Thursday, November 6,at 6pm. The
A YORKSHIRE terrier had to have his left ear amputated and was bitten badly on his neck by two out of control dogs in an attack where even his owner feared for their safety.The incident involving Yorkshire terrier Skamp was investigated by the Vale council
A 46-YEAR-OLD woman was pronounced dead at an address in Park Crescent, Barry, on Monday, October 20. Police were called at approximately 3pm. The death is not being treated as suspicious and HM Coroner has been informed.
A TRAIN that derailed in Barry earlier this month came off the tracks due to a faulty rail at Porthkerry.At about 2.30pm on Thursday, October 2,two wagons from a freight train carrying coal to Aberthaw power station from Avonmouth came off the tracks
A GIRLS development centre is being launched in the Vale of Glamorgan by PG10 and Wales legend Neville Southall.It will be based at Colcot Leisure Centre, Barry and will be open to ages eight to 11 and will run every Monday from 5pm until 6pm.Players
SCHOOL sport competitions begin thick and fast at the start of the new term and cross country took centre stage at Barry Comprehensive School recently.Initially all boys from Years Seven, Eight and Nine competed in the inter-house competition, where they
AN ALTERNATIVE night depicting Hallowe'en in a positive light will be staged at a Barry church on Friday, October 31.Crossway Methodist church, Crossway Street, will host a Light Party, from 4pm to 6pm. Children, aged five to 11 years old, with parents
ON Friday, October 10 and Saturday 11 the Baruc Art Group had their exhibition which was held at All Saints Church Hall, Park Road, Barry.The Mayor of Barry, Councillor Jeff Evans, and Jane Hutt AM attended the Art Exhibition on Friday night and sampled
ASDA has this month submitted a planning application for the proposed District Centre, Barry Waterfront, Powell Duffryn Way, Barry.The supermarket giant wants to take part in the development of phase one of a District Centre with an Asda foodstore and
THE organ at St Curig's Church, Porthkerry requires significant restoration to extend its playing life. This unique organ is a World War 1 memorial with a brass plaque attached to it naming the men of the Parish who did not return from the War.It
A FREE seminar discussing putting an end to animal cruelty and wildlife crime is being held at the Vale of Glamorgan Council chamber, Barry.Chaired by the Vale's biodiversity champion Councillor Rob Curtis, the seminar will cover everything from fly
CHILDREN at a Barry community centre have said it with flowers in their own unique tribute to those who have fought in wars. Youngsters, aged five to 11, presented Vale MP Alun Cairns with a commemorative wreath for Remembrance Sunday, next month, when
THE VALE of Glamorgan and Steve James of SJ Builders took home the Best Craftsmanship award at the recent Regional All Wales Building Excellence Awards, held at the Millennium Centre, Cardiff.Builders from across the country were competing for a chance
