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Residents in this rapidly expanding village want better services are railway station
Residents in an ever-growing Vale village plagued by poor transport connections and under pressure services are still waiting for a railway station decades after having one taken away. The ward of St Athan saw a population rise of 22 per cent between
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'Most wanted man' brought back to South Wales after Portugal arrest
ONE of the UK’s most wanted men has been brought back to South Wales by the National Crime Agency (NCA) after spending four years allegedly on the run. Calvin Parris, 34, from Cardiff was arrested by the Portuguese Judicial Police near the town
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Bereaved parents mark baby loss awareness week with a wave of light
‘A wave of light’ in honour of baby loss awareness week was carried out yesterday (October 15th) by bereaved parents in the Vale and across the nation. Baby loss awareness week takes place October 9th to 15th and is dedicated to remembering babies
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Town hit three in latest league win
JD CYMRU PREMIER: BARRY TOWN UNITED 3 BRITON FERRY LLANSAWEL 1 Barry Town were 3-1 winners over recently promoted Briton Ferry at Jenner Park last Saturday, winning their third home league game of the season, writes Ian Johnson. The home side
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Improved performance but Barry RFC lose latest league match
Admiral National League Division 1 East Central: St Joseph’s 32 Barry RFC 15 A much improved performance at Maes Y Coed Road on Saturday saw Barry double their try tally for the season, but early and late scores couldn’t save them from a fourth
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Barry planning applications given green light by council
A number of planning applications have been approved by the Vale of Glamorgan Council for the Barry area. Here are the applications approved between October 7 and 13. Change of use to a Class A1 retail unit for the sale of wedding dresses
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Barry and St Athan events: Fashion show, walk and more
There are a number of events taking place across Barry and surrounding areas in the next week. Here we take a look at some of the live music, markets, and more that will be coming up in Barry and St Athan. Fashion show with Beloved Boutique
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Barry public notice for claims against residents' estate
There is one public notice issued for the Barry area in the last week. The notice, as well as past notices, can be viewed on the Public Notice Portal. The notice concerned claims against the estate of the late James Albert Wilson. Mr Wilson
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Vale BP Chemical Factory retirees continue to meet
BP Chemical Factory retirees, whose workplace ceased operations nearly 30 years ago, continue to meet regularly. The factory, which was a major employer in Barry and Penarth, at its peak employed more than 3,600 people, producing millions of tonnes
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Welsh tribunal system ‘under resourced’ says former judge
Tribunals in Wales do not have the necessary resources to make sure cases are dealt with quickly, efficiently and justly, a committee heard. Gary Hickinbottom, president of the Welsh Tribunals, which oversees seven devolved tribunals, appeared
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Gavin and Stacey star Gwynfor Roberts spotted in the Vale
A member of the cast of Gavin and Stacey has been spotted out and about in Barry. Fans of the show were delighted to learn that everyone’s favourite Welsh speaking meat vendor Dick Powell was in the area last Saturday (October 12th). Dick
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The 2 South Wales fish and chip shops shortlisted for UK's best takeaway award
Two fish and chip shops in Cardiff has been shortlisted for a 2025 National Fish & Chip Award. Organisers of the National Fish & Chip Awards 2025 - the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) have announced the shortlist for the Takeaway of the