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Island traders hit back at Cardigan jibes

2:50pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

SNOOTY traders in Cardigan have criticised their own town’s 900th anniversary celebrations, saying their town centre was ‘turned into Barry Island’, and adding ‘it’s not what we are about in Cardigan’.

Navy minehunter sails into town

NAVY WARSHIP: HMS Ramsey will show off her capability at Barry Waterfront Festival, before inviting local people aboard for guided tours.

11:20am Thursday 2nd September 2010

ROYAL Navy minehunter HMS Ramsey will arrive in Barry on Friday (September 3) in support of the town’s Waterfront Festival.

Barry man dies in Cardiff Bay boating accident

FAMILY MAN: Colin Jones provided valued advice to members of the local community.

8:00am Thursday 2nd September 2010

COLLEAGUES and friends of Barry-based solicitor Colin Jones have paid tribute to a 'respected' man, following his tragic death in Cardiff Bay over the weekend.

Work by Barry women to go on show

3:50pm Wednesday 1st September 2010

A COMMUNITY arts exhibition featuring work created by Barry women is to go on display at the St Fagan’s National History Museum next month (September 11).

Special guest sets the tone for festival

FESTIVAL:The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

11:20am Wednesday 1st September 2010

THE Vale of Glamorgan Festival of Music is this year honoured to be hosting a rare UK visit by one of the world's most celebrated composers, Arvo Pärt, in the week of his 75th birthday.

Light up the night for Hospice

Light up the night for Hospice

8:10am Wednesday 1st September 2010

TODAY (September 1) is the last chance to Light up the Night for your local Marie Curie Hospice, Penarth. This year will be the final time that the charity holds its twilight sponsored walk in Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas.

Dave's catch of the day!

Dave's catch of the day!

4:50pm Tuesday 31st August 2010

BARRY angler Dave Thomas caught this 23lb monster at Sully Beach, near Bendricks Rock, using whole pouting bait, a 22 plex rod, Daiwa reel and 12lb line.

Barry photographer rounds up heroes

SPARRING PARTNERS: Photographer Phillip Davies and WBC world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko.

11:30am Tuesday 31st August 2010

A BARRY-BASED photographer is hoping for exciting developments in his career, after becoming one of just three snappers selected to cover an illustrious boxing champions event.

Mayor backs 'excellent' art exhibition

OFFICIAL OPENING: Vale Mayor Colin Osborne with some of the artwork.

8:40am Tuesday 31st August 2010

VALE of Glamorgan Mayor Colin Osborne attended the official opening of an art exhibition of work done by young people from across Barry this week.

Full steam ahead for new stamp collection

STAMP LAUNCH: Ian Weavers (bottom) and Chris Cummings (top), two Royal Mail Postmen.

3:00pm Monday 30th August 2010

STEAM locomotives stored at Barry Rail Centre were the focus of attention for the launch of Royal Mail’s stamp trip back to the golden age of railway travel – with a little help from local posties Ian Weavers and Chris Cummings.






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