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First electric trains enter service in south Wales
A number of new electric trains are moving into service in south Wales. The trains will begin on the valley lines before being moved across to the Vale of Glamorgan and Rhymney lines in late 2025. These electric 'tri-mode' trains, the first
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Temperatures to improve in Barry but wet weekend expected
It will be a mixed bag for Barry in terms of the weather for the rest of the week - but it is predicted to get a bit warmer. According to the Met Office, Thursday, November 21, will be cloudy and cold, with temperatures ranging from 0 to 3 degrees
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Barry planning applications submitted to the council
A number of planning applications for works to homes in Barry have been submitted to the council. Alongside these applications, there are a number of condition discharge applications for a range of ongoing developments. Extension and garage
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Barry planning applications approved by the council
A number of planning applications for the Barry area have recently been approved by the Vale of Glamorgan Council. Here are the applications approved between Monday, November 11 and Sunday, November 17. Non-material amendment for porch
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Barry public notices: Land 'disposal' and three probates
Four public notices have recently been issued for the Barry area. Three of these relate to probates, whilst one concerns the proposed disposal of land. All public notices are accessible on the Public Notice Portal. Land 'disposal' The Vale
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Barry tattoo artist sets up new shop in Goodsheds
A tattoo artist has set up shop in Goodsheds in Barry. Charlie, the owner of Casinha Tattoo Studio, has returned to Barry after a decade spent in New Zealand and Brazil. She said: "I knew that Goodsheds was the place for my tattoo studio and
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New yoga service Humata offering classes in Barry
A new yoga service is offering classes in Barry. Humata, which also provides online coaching, focuses on the mind-body connection to support health and wellbeing. The yoga classes are designed with a seasonal focus, intended to keep the mind
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Barry Biomass Plant in jeopardy after reports of staff redundancies
THE future of Barry Biomass incinerator has been thrown up in the air after media reports claimed staff redundancies could be made. The news suggests Aviva could be looking to end their association with the plant which has had a torrid time trying
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One Direction and Girls Aloud stars among mourners at Liam Payne's funeral
Singers Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson have arrived at the funeral of their One Direction bandmate Liam Payne. Payne died at the age of 31 just over a month ago. The musician died after falling from a third-floor
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Police are trying to find a Barry man wanted for stalking offences
South Wales Police are appealing to the public to locate a man wanted for stalking offenses. Officers are trying to locate 29-year-old Che Sirrak from Barry whose wanted for stalking offenses. In a post on Facebook Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan
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'Frustrating day at the office': Barry RFC fall to tough defeat
Admiral National League Division 1 East Central: Barry RFC 10 Llanharan 40 Chairman Mike Prosser pulled no punches after this defeat. “This was a hard, disappointing, frustrating day at the office,” he said after seeing the Bombers concede six
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Bary RFC Youth beat Treorchy to rise out of Blue Division into knockout stages
Cardiff Rugby Premiership Blue: Barry RFC Youth 38 Treorchy 32 Barry clinched a place in the knockout stage of the competition, victory over Treorchy in their final group match lifting them above their opponents to finish second in the Blue division
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Town face crucial clashes in quest for top six
Barry Town face important but tough matches in both league and cup in the next few weeks, looking to secure a Top Six Cymru Premier league position and reach the MG Cup Final, writes Ian Johnson. After 16 of the league’s 32 games, Barry are in
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Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity
A charity has announced a festive fundraising event to support young cancer patients. The Youth Cancer Trust, based in Dorset, is staging The Elf Olympics to help spread festive cheer and help teenagers and young adults living with and beyond cancer
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LOOK: When thousands lined the streets of Barry to see 'ball walker' acrobat
Think you’re good at balancing? I bet you aren’t this good! This event in Victorian Barry showcased the best of the best as far as balancing is concerned. The acrobatic talents of champion ball walker P.J. Durney were appreciated by Victorian
