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Barry Town Utd are offering up Sunday roasts

We tried the Sunday roast dinner at a Barry institution

A major player in the insurance game could have a say over the future of Barry

A major player in the insurance game could have a say over the future of Barry

Local government

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The man who co-founded insurance giant Admiral could have huge say on future of Barry

Gareth was one of tens of thousands to run the London Marathon

Gareth was one of tens of thousands to run the London Marathon

London Marathon

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Barry man exceeds fundraising goal with London Marathon feat

A group of people from Barry have plans to rejuventate an old lifeguard station in the town

A group of people from Barry have plans to rejuventate an old lifeguard station in the town

Planning and development

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Team have plan to revitalise Barry lifeguard station that's 'fallen into disrepair'

Barry lost to Colwyn Bay

Barry lost to Colwyn Bay

Barry lose final game of the season succumbing 1-0 to Colwyn Bay

Taylor Edmonds has been chosen as part of the Writers at Work at the 2024 Hay Festival

Taylor Edmonds has been chosen as part of the Writers at Work at the 2024 Hay Festival

Barry author selected for Hay Festival writer's programme

Residents attended a council drop-in session over the Colcot Sports Centre

Residents attended a council drop-in session over the Colcot Sports Centre

Planning and development

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Residents vent fury as council holds drop-in session over threatened sports centre

GlastonBARRY's Fringe festival will take place at the start of June

GlastonBARRY's Fringe festival will take place at the start of June

Discover the new Barry 'Fringe' festival from GlastonBARRY

Friends of Barry Beaches will be hosting the quiz tonight

Friends of Barry Beaches will be hosting the quiz tonight

Earth Day celebrated with Barry fundraising quiz evening

Corc wine store has an impressive new premises on High Street

Corc wine store has an impressive new premises on High Street

See inside the new and expanded Barry wine store

Look who’s just been in court from Barry and St Athan

Look who’s just been in court from Barry and St Athan

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court

Concerns for the water quality of Barry beaches

Concerns for the water quality of Barry beaches

Barry lifeguard concerned for bathers after beach's poor water classification

A Barry pub has had an extensive refurb

A Barry pub has had an extensive refurb

A first look inside Barry pub after extensive refurbishment

Cllr Ian Johnson visited Bellavista Nursing Home to celebrate the staff

Cllr Ian Johnson visited Bellavista Nursing Home to celebrate the staff

Mayor praises care home staff during appreciation week

The council has a plan for the old Colcot Sports Centre. Read it here

The council has a plan for the old Colcot Sports Centre. Read it here

Planning and development

Council explains vision for Colcot Centre amid backlash from locals

Police made an arrest in Barry

Police made an arrest in Barry

Man arrested and cash seized in police operation in Barry

Barry Boys’ Grammar School Athletics Team 1939 - Bernard Baldwin (sat cross-legged on left) and John Kiddie (sat on bench on right)

Barry Boys’ Grammar School Athletics Team 1939 - Bernard Baldwin (sat cross-legged on left) and John Kiddie (sat on bench on right)

Vale marathon honours running family heritage and cancer fundraiser

Gas cannisters were dumped in a bizarre location in Barry

Gas cannisters were dumped in a bizarre location in Barry

Council respond to urgent situation on Argae Road in Barry

Barry Town U19s - pictured with mayor Cllr Ian Johnson - won their league

Barry Town U19s - pictured with mayor Cllr Ian Johnson - won their league

Successful season for Barry Town U19s with league title

Are things getting better at Pencoedtre?

Are things getting better at Pencoedtre?

'Notorious' Barry school in special measures said to be improving in latest report

There was a crash on Colcot Road at the weekend

There was a crash on Colcot Road at the weekend

Car overturns on to roof after crash in Barry

Alun Cairns MP has slammed plans to scrap a half-hourly train service in the Vale

Alun Cairns MP has slammed plans to scrap a half-hourly train service in the Vale

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Half-hourly train service in the Vale could be cancelled

Jordan Cotterill in action as Barry beat Aber

Jordan Cotterill in action as Barry beat Aber

End of an era as midfield stalwart bids farewell to Barry in final home win of season

Cadoxton House could be used to house the homeless

Cadoxton House could be used to house the homeless

Planning and development

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Woman fears for area as community centre near school to be turned over to homeless

Samuel and Osian told Barry Town Council about their eventful trip to the Scout World Jamboree in South Korea

Samuel and Osian told Barry Town Council about their eventful trip to the Scout World Jamboree in South Korea

Local government

Barry sea scouts' thrilling South Korean adventure detailed

'Serious crash' on road in heart of Barry: Live updates

'Serious crash' on road in heart of Barry: Live updates

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Road reopens after 'serious crash' on road in Barry

Land at the Colcot Centre and Buttrills is said to be a protected green space

Land at the Colcot Centre and Buttrills is said to be a protected green space

Planning and development

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Council say they can build on 'protected' Colcot Centre and Buttrills playing fields

Part of huge sea wall in Barry corned off after being knocked over by high waves

Part of huge sea wall in Barry corned off after being knocked over by high waves

Part of large wall at Barry beach knocked down by the power of Storm Kathleen

Lights have come on at Barry's biomass incinerator

Lights have come on at Barry's biomass incinerator

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'Have you seen the light?' Residents complain about lights from notorious incinerator

A man stole from multiple stores in Barry

A man stole from multiple stores in Barry

Man stole from Barry Sainsbury's six times and five other shops

Cadoxton station in Barry

Cadoxton station in Barry

Huge psychiatric bill blamed for Barry attempted murder case adjournment

A pub in Barry is about to reopen after big investment

A pub in Barry is about to reopen after big investment

Barry pub set to reopen following six-figure investment

A former community centre in Barry could be used to house the homeless

A former community centre in Barry could be used to house the homeless

Planning and development

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Former community centre in Barry could be turned into facility to house the homeless

The Lorna & Laister show will be in Barry next week

The Lorna & Laister show will be in Barry next week

Dinas Powys star to bring first theatre show to Barry

A man threw a glass at the head of another man in a pub in Barry

A man threw a glass at the head of another man in a pub in Barry

Man throws glass at head of other man in fight in Barry pub

There could be disruption on the roads in Barry for the next 12 weeks

There could be disruption on the roads in Barry for the next 12 weeks

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Parking reduced and temporary traffic lights set for 12 weeks on busy Barry road

A protest was held against plans for the Colcot Sports Centre

A protest was held against plans for the Colcot Sports Centre

Planning and development

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Protest held over plans to turn Barry sports centre into housing

Man charged with community order following assault to female at Bute Park in January 2024

Man charged with community order following assault to female at Bute Park in January 2024

Barry man sentenced after assaulting woman in Bute Park

The Reuse shop is at the Barry HWRC

The Reuse shop is at the Barry HWRC

Barry Reuse Shop initiative to help declutter and find bargains

Gladstone Primary have a new food pantry

Gladstone Primary have a new food pantry

Barry school sets up new food pantry with 'special' pricing guide

Residents of Barry were left shocked when their cars were crashed into

Residents of Barry were left shocked when their cars were crashed into

Crash, bang, wallop. Residents come out of Barry street to find cars smashed up

Brynhill Ladies captain Chris Hopkins, the Easter Bunny and competition winner Linda Hewlett

Brynhill Ladies captain Chris Hopkins, the Easter Bunny and competition winner Linda Hewlett

Easter competition despite heavy rain at golf club

Barry Town Council turned 50 at the start of April

Barry Town Council turned 50 at the start of April

Local government

Barry Town Council marks 50 years of service with events

There will be galaxies visible in May

There will be galaxies visible in May

Barry Astronomical Society tips on finding galaxies in May

A woman claims her dog died after an alleged sewage leak in Barry

A woman claims her dog died after an alleged sewage leak in Barry

Woman claims beloved dog died after drinking sewage leaking from manhole in park

Barry fought hard but lost at Haverfordwest

Barry fought hard but lost at Haverfordwest

Despite Barry losing to Haverfordwest, Town are safe from relegation

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court from Barry

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court from Barry

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court

A protest is planned to try save the Colcot Sports Centre

A protest is planned to try save the Colcot Sports Centre

Planning and development

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Protest planned this weekend to try to save Colcot Sports Centre

A new self-serve bridal shop has opened in Barry

A new self-serve bridal shop has opened in Barry

Unique self-serve bridal shop opens in Barry

Hannah Isted launched her new book

Hannah Isted launched her new book

Barry woman makes it on Amazon bestseller list after book launch

The old Colcot Sports Centre was described as embarassing

The old Colcot Sports Centre was described as embarassing

Planning and development

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Beloved sports centre which could be replaced for housing described as 'embarrassing'

The mural was unveiled in March

The mural was unveiled in March

Local government

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Youth project transforms graffiti into community mural

Terry Murphy, Pete Mortimer and Taif Ball, with the Mayor of Barry, Cllr Ian Johnson, and his consort, Cllr Millie Collins.

Terry Murphy, Pete Mortimer and Taif Ball, with the Mayor of Barry, Cllr Ian Johnson, and his consort, Cllr Millie Collins.

Barry concert sees councillor take to stage for charity

Mayor Ian Johnson was delighted by the work of Sian Dixon

Mayor Ian Johnson was delighted by the work of Sian Dixon

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Mayor hosts successful Easter craft fair at Barry centre

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