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Ambitions
I recently fulfilled a long held ambition to undertake voluntary work with a Christian Mission organisation in Romania. The experience was unique and life changing and while I myself considered it an enormous privilege to be able to help, I was also filled
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Petrol help
Not many people know that 2003 is the European Year of the Disabled. As a disabled driver myself, I have chosen to mark it with a call for help at petrol stations. Years ago, there was always someone there to assist you at the pumps. Whether you are disabled
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CD review Justin Timberlake Justified
AFTER enjoying an almost meteoric rise to stardom when he released his first solo single Like I Love You, it looks like there's no stopping Justin Timberlake. Member of the boy band *NSYNC, Justin still defends the group in interviews despite the fact
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Lacrosse coach pleased with pipils' progress
THE LAST month has seen a radical initiative by a local school, who have introduced a wide range of activities to their pupils. St Richard Gwyn High School, Barry, followed up on previous success with a six-week block of 22 activities, including sport
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A R Quinn
I request your help in tracing a very old friend of mine, his name is Anthony Royston Quinn. Tony and I worked together and were in a rock and roll group in 1958. The last time I saw him was in Barry about 20 years ago. I have contacted his last known
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Bev brings joy to disabled kids
BARRY's biggest and brightest community competition is off to a flying start with nominations already flooding in. This year's Citizen of the Year competition is proving just as popular as ever as family, friends and colleagues put forward special people
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Extracts from the Barry and District News from 50 and 25 years ago
50 YEARS AGO EXTRACTS from the Barry & District News of March 19, 1953: The Barry Air Training Corps Band paraded at Aberdare on Saturday, to help the local squadron on their Primrose Day. Miss Norma Valerie Card, of 19 Broad Street, Barry, successfully
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Legitimacy
THERE is little doubt that the voices of pluralism in the West have given Saddam Hussein the idea that there is so much opposition to the Bush/Blair stance that compliance with UN resolution 1441 has been honoured more in the breach than the application
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What's on in and around Barry from Thursday March 20 to Wednesday March 26
AFTER enjoying an almost meteoric rise to stardom when he released his first solo single Like I Love You, it looks like there's no stopping Justin Timberlake. Member of the boy band *NSYNC, Justin still defends the group in interviews despite the fact
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Disabled gymnasts look for new home
DISABLED Barry gymnasts are desperately searching for a new training centre. Youngsters, who train with Penarth Gymnastics Club face being evicted from the town's crumbling pavillion building But although members accept that the facilities are so run-down
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Bring on Rhyl!
ABERYSTWYTH 2, BARRY TOWN 3 BARRY booked their place in the semi-final of the Welsh Cup against Rhyl with a far from convincing 3-2 win over mid-Walians Aberystwyth Town. Kenny Brown has successfully guided the champions to two Welsh Cup victories. Can
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Supportive
ON behalf of the Rhoose Village Preservation Group, I would like to thank John Smith MP, Jane Hutt AM, Leader of the Council Jeff James, Cllr Gordon Kemp, Tim Raine from the Welsh Development Agency, Tom Tippett from Coftons and all the residents of Rhoose
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Help is on hand to young mums
BARRY'S teenage mums will benefit from a unique partnership offering support and guidance. Young expectant parents and those who have just given birth can now enjoy a range of facilities at the Gladstone College, part of Barry College. The Partnership
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For our son
David and Jill Lewis, would like to thank everyone who attended the benefit night at the Cross Keys, Dinas Powis, in memory of our son Matthew. For everyone who supported the event, by donating raffle prizes and auction items. Also thanks to Sam the landlord
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Thank you
I would like to thank Mayor Denis Tooze for helping me take some clothes to the Sam Davies ward in the Barry Hospital. I have no transport but Cllr Tooze very kindly took the items by taxi to the hospital which he paid for from his own pocket. Thank you
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Natasha is the star of the day
TO SAY that the weekend of March 7-9 was a busy one for the Vale Karate Squad would be a huge under-statement. One of the largest open competitions on the circuit in Wales, the WKA Traditional Open was held in Bridgend Recreation Centre. Meanwhile Vale
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Coughs 'coincidental'
FORMER Sully man Major Charles Ingram, who is accused of cheating his way to the top prize on ITV's Who wants to be a Millionaire?, has seen his co-accused take the stand. Welsh college lecturer Tecwen Whittock is alleged to have coughed to signal answers
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'It's jealousy'
A BARRY police sergeant has told Cardiff Crown Court of the 'bitterness and jealousy' directed at him since his wife scooped £1 million on a TV show. Sergeant Mark Hobrough is accused of a sex attack on a WPC in a nightclub - just hours before he and
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Disabled tenant
A DISABLED Barry woman, who was attacked on her own doorstep is fearful youths could break into her home due to the poor state of her property. Brenda Holloway, 54, who is blind in one eye, suffers with arthritis and who has survived two heart attacks
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No to plan
I was interested to read that even the leader of the Vale council, Jeff James, is against the Rhoose development proposals. Perhaps at last, after 25 years, the Vale council will begin to take action to stop unnecessary wholesale developments in the Vale
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Trio fined for aircraft scare
TWO men and a youth whose bad behaviour forced an aeroplane to land in Rhoose-based Cardiff International Airport have been fined by Barry Magistrates Court. Joseph Duffy, 19, of Columbia Way, Westwood, Glasgow, Hugh Haggerty, 37, from Gourock Crescent
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DVD review Dog Soldiers
THIS ALL-British film can certainly howl up a storm, even though there are very few budget-breaking names in it. Dog Soldiers stars Sean Pertwee and Kevin McKidd, as the leaders of a band of British soldiers sent to the Scottish Highlands on special training
