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Challenges remain for social care in Wales after four-year study

Challenges remain for social care in Wales after four-year study

Friends of Barry Beaches

Volunteers clean 20 bags of rubbish and recycling from The Knap

Welsh Water have donated to a cost of living crisis appeal

Communities Together Welsh Water donate to major cost of living crisis appeal helping those who need it

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These 5 dogs are looking for forever homes from Many Tears Animal Rescue

These 5 dogs are looking for forever homes from Many Tears Animal Rescue

These 5 dogs are looking for forever homes from Many Tears Animal Rescue

These five dogs are looking for forever homes from Many Tears Animal Rescue

Amelia Farm, just past Walterston, is on the up

Exciting times as renovations planned for Barry area farm which does amazing things

Simon Martin built an allotment on a disused playpark with his garden waste. Now the council want him to remove it

Barry man facing consequences as he builds allotment without council's permission

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Residents have been left in shock at the level of crime taking place in Dinas Powys

Stoned chickens, vandalism, assaults, thefts : What's happening in Dinas Powys?

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Penny and Gareth keen to welcome people to the new Barry market

It's greener in Barry as new town centre market holds successful first day

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Vale Council say three week bin collection will help hit recycling targets, with food waste running a muck

Time to recycle: Vale Council release updated statement on three week bin collection

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Enough's enough. Teachers keep to thier promise and strike in Barry

Teacher Strikes Watch: Teachers make true to their promise and strike in Barry

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In photos: Historic day as teachers choose to strike

In photos: Historic day as teachers choose to strike

Cafes in Barry are furious at the proposed rate rise for outdoor seating suggested by Vale Council

'Robbing us blind': Barry cafes' fury at Vale Council's proposed increased charges

Amanda Lawrence, from Barry, almost lost everything unable to meet her mortgage repayments

Mum-of-three tells of pressure unable to afford mortgage and almost losing her home

Porthkerry Country Park Play area is receiving a makeover

See the plans as "run down" play park in the Vale gets six figure make over

Koral Clarke, who takes care of her disabled son, is struggling to get the council to fix her damp problem

Watch: Mother's horror at damp which has riddled her council house for five years

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The Casa Paco has closed its doors for good

So long but never forgotten: Memories of the retro Barry restaurant Casa Paco

The Scouts are raring to go for Mayor Payne (sitting)

They made their promise to the mayor, now they will serve Barry!

Nothing was able to stop Soffia from achieving her dream of playing for Wales, not bullies or her mum's cancer diagnosis

Barry girl overcame the bullies and mum's ill health to never give up on her dream

People had a range of views on what Barry is like in winter...

From walks, to cinema, to nothing! What to do in Barry in winter: See what people say

Age Connect making a big push for volunteers

South Wales charity making huge push for volunteers

These 5 dogs are looking for forever homes from Many Tears Animal Rescue

These five dogs are looking for forever homes from Many Tears Animal Rescue

These people made a difference to their community in 2022

See the unsung heroes of 2022 who make a difference to your area

St James Church. Picture: Gaynor James

Plans to convert former church into cultural hub and pop-up cinema given £7.6m boost

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Dr Mohamed (right) was honoured for his services to Parkinson's in south Wales

Parkinson's super doctor who worked miracles in south Wales steps aside

Registered nurse Emma cares for Marshall at Ty Hafan

Search begins for professionals in one of the most challenging and rewarding roles

Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale launches Warm Welcome Lunch at the Wellbeing Centre, Barry, serving soup and a drink for free, Monday to Friday until March

'Warm Welcome Lunch' launched as Barry people forced to choose between food or heat

Headteachers Innes Robinson and Janet Hayward OBE have been chosen as a select few by the Welsh Government

Two Barry teachers chosen as part of magnificent seven tackling poverty in schools

We were inundated with Alison Woolcock's name when we asked readers to nominate someone who had done great for the community in 2022

Woman who faced unbearable tragedy after loss of daughter praised for community work

A Professor, who received a CBE in the New Year’s Honours list, says he made the right choice moving to the Vale

Wenvoe professor celebrated in King's New Year's Honours 2023 says he loves the Vale

We take a look at some of the top stories from 2022

Crime to crazy hair & film crews to curry houses: Some of the popular stories of 2022

Winner: Emma Baker, a maths teacher at Caldicot School in Monmouthshire

Gwent teacher wins national award for personal finance lessons

We visited a warm hub, and met the people relying on it as energy prices increase

We visited a warm hub, and met the people relying on it as energy prices increase

Census data released once every 10 years reveals changes to the Vale of Glamorgan

An older more diverse Vale? Census reveals changes in the county in past 10 years

There was also a wonderful gesture from members of the churches in the Ministry Area of Barry who have been working together knitting blankets to keep people warm

Help is at hand in the Vale if you're struggling

A pupil of Wenvoe Primary makes huge donations to a local food bank after he was made to realise what it means to have no food

The nine-year-old who makes massive donation to food bank after moment of realisation

Nathan and Nadiia collecting their New Year duck, donated by Glenn Griffith Quality Butcher (Credit - Glenn Griffith)

South Wales man helps Ukrainian refugees see in the new year in traditional style

Client Leonard with volunteer Joel in the Community Support Project which is vital to thousands

Charity benefits from extraordinary donation give in will

The extraordinary photo shows Penarth Marina frozen over because of the recent freezing temperatures

Look: Amazing photo shows Penarth Marina frozen as temperatures plummet

Centre manager Pauline Byrne, right, was hugely grateful as charity Baby Basics won big due to reader's votes in Cash for Charities

Cash for Charities 'We're so so grateful': Charity wins big thanks to Barry and District readers

Ty Hafan's hospice in Sully will benefit from a huge fundraising effort

You won't believe how much a fundraising target was surpassed to help a local hospice

Families came out for Barry Town Council's Santa run 2022

SEE: All the pictures capturing the fun of Barry's Santa run 2022

These 5 dogs are looking for forever homes from Many Tears Animal Rescue

These five dogs are looking for forever homes from Many Tears Animal Rescue

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Bikers dressed as Santa, Elves and Snowmen are getting festive for an up and coming annual charity ride

Santa's jumping on a motorbike for annual charity ride

Met Office extends weather warning for ice in Wales with temperatures to plummet

Met Office extends weather warning for ice in Wales with temperatures to plummet

Two Kittens were rescued by RSPCA after dumped on a Barry bus stop

Two Kittens were rescued by RSPCA after dumped on a Barry bus stop

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Hanna tragically died of a disease known as Strep A. Her father described how the house is now 'dead silent'

'The house is dead silent': Tragic words of father who lost child to Strep A

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Llantwit Major school pupil Jacob Marsh was honoured at a glittering ceremony hosted by the British Heart Foundation

School pupil honoured after overcoming the odds in battle against heart disease

Labour MP Jo Stevens visited Little Inspirations Day Nursery in Barry

Nursery praised as shining example of successful small business by MP

South Wales primary school pupil dies after contracting invasive strep A

South Wales primary school pupil dies after contracting invasive strep A

COLLABORATION: The University of South Wales is working with people like Loren Henry, inset, founder of youth arts charity Urban Circle

Teamwork making the dream work for university

These 6 dogs are looking for forever homes from Many Tears Animal Rescue

These six dogs are looking for forever homes from Many Tears Animal Rescue

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South Wales Argus Camera Club member Larry Wilkie and his charity calendars

Camera club members uses his photographic skills to raise money for charity

Welsh Gov unveils anti-racism plan for nation's museums and sports venues.

Welsh Government unveils anti-racism plan for nation's museums and sports venues

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