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  • Barry Island Pleasure Park plans revealed

    THE OWNERS of Barry Island Pleasure Park have today revealed plans for a multi-million pound development on the site - which will include seafront apartments and a fairground.The Barry Island Property Company (BIPC) - owners of the Barry Island Pleasure

  • Six arrested following CCTV monitoring

    CCTV monitoring in Barry led to six arrests issued last week.The Vale of Glamorgan Council's CCTV team contacted police a total of 35 times during the week ending Sunday, November 23.On November 18 two arrests were made, one on Holton Road, one on Dunlin

  • Connect to Christmas fair

    A CHRISTMAS fair hosted by the Barry-based Age Connects will take place at the Civic Offices, Barry, on Thursday, November 27.Age Connects Cardiff & the Vale will host bric-a-brac, cake, tombola craft, flora, gifts and bargains, from 10am to 12pm midday.Refreshments

  • Frozen stars help Niamh achieve

    AN APPEAL to secure a Barry schoolgirl's long term walking future took a step forward recently when the youngster met a Disney favourite.The HelpNiamhAchieve appeal welcomed a £380 boost after Frozen’s Elsa Magical Mascot donated their appearance fee

  • Kitchen fire

    CREWS from Barry and Llantwit Major fire stations extinguished a kitchen fire in Cambrian Avenue, Llantwit on Monday, November 24.Firefighters used breathing apparatus during the incident that took place just before 6pm.

  • Be alert when you travel - counter-terror police

    THE travelling public should be alert and aware of their surroundings when using public transport, the British Transport Police Commander for Wales has warned.Superintendent Andy Morgan said: “Around 30,000 people travel on our railways in Wales every

  • Bridgend Council declares Vale merger interest

    AN EXTRAORDINARY full council meeting in Bridgend has seen councillors agree to formally express interest in a potential voluntary merger with the Vale Council.Bridgend County Borough Council will contact the Welsh Government after members voted 40 to

  • Advice and help available

    IF you suffer from asthma or have recently been diagnosed or care for someone with the condition there is a Health Topic Session run by Age Connect Cardiff and Vale.They will hold the session at The Senior Health Shop, 38 Holton Road, Barry on Tuesday

  • Top verdict for former magistrates court scheme

    AN AWARD-WINNING Barry housing scheme has seen its first tenants move in and the first retail unit is set to create 40 jobs.Paul and Alison Mullins and Laura Perks collected the key to T?’r Barnwr, meaning The Judge’s House, on Monday, November 24 –