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Off-road plan for waterfront run

THE popular Ty Hafan Barry Waterfront 5km Run may be taken “off road” next year. Read

Policeman who loved to stand on his head

Retired police chief Frank Neal has died aged 90. Read

Winter tour announced by Katherine

CLASSICAL singing star Katherine Jenkins has announced she will appear at Cardiff International Arena on December 22. Read

Festivals are part of £1.5m plan to tackle child obesity

ALMOST £1.5m is being poured into schemes across South Wales to tackle the problem of child obesity. Read

Bird’s song glory

A 10-YEAR-OLD had a double triumph at a singing competition. Read

Going green will save £6m

A STRATEGY to reduce carbon emissions by schools, other council-run buildings and vehicles by 20% over the next eight years has been agreed by councillors. Read

Artistic contenders are whittled down

CONTENDERS for a prestigious national arts competition have been whittled down to 100. Read

Captain Kirk faces US boot, says wife

THE wife of eccentric aviator Maurice Kirk has claimed he will probably be deported from the US within 10 days. Read

Mayoress Edna attended Charles investiture

A former mayoress of Barry, Edna Miles, has died aged 77. Read

Noel was a leading light in haulage

Former haulier Noel Wynn has died aged 87. Read

Ty Hafan’s bid to boost lottery sales

A CHARITY lottery is aiming to boost its ticket sales. Read

Funeral rites talk will aid derelict chapels

A LEADING authority on the history of cemeteries and funeral rites will be giving a lecture on the Victorian Funeral today at 7pm. Read

Exam stress support offer

CITY schools are receiving posters to remind pupils of the support on offer to cope with exam stress. Read

New safety boss

ARRIVA Trains Wales has a new operations and safety director. Read

Welcoming WMC

THE Wales Millennium Centre (WMC) has been considered one of the most welcoming theatres in the UK after being shortlisted for a coveted award. Read

Warriors ready to battle the Eggheads!

THE South Wales Warriors are to test their strength in a different way by facing the quiz power of the BBC’s Eggheads. Read

Town’s CCTV arrests

SEVENTEEN people were arrested in two weeks thanks to action by CCTV operators in Barry. Read

Soak up a sauna

A NEW Scandinavian-style sauna has opened at a council leisure centre. Read

Young soldier James gives pupils taste of Army life

A TEENAGE soldier will be giving schoolchildren a taste of Army life. Read

City centre hit by blackout

AROUND 800 city centre flats and businesses lost power when workmen cut through a major electricity cable. Read