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It’s a grand slam for our beaches

BEACHES in Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan have received a major boost at the start of the holiday season by qualifying to fly the coveted Seaside Award Resort flag. Read

Pledge to battle appeal against homes refusal

A ROW over plans to build houses on the approach road to Barry Cemetery has taken another twist. Read

Number of CCTV cameras could increase

A BIG increase in the number of security cameras in an area is being planned following a study of their success in tackling crime. Read

Council to decide on plaque for heroes

THE threat of vandalism and theft means that two “forgotten” World War I heroes are unlikely to have a bronze plaque erected in their memory. Read

Concerns over drainage puts plans for new houses on hold

TWO major developments at Rhoose Point have been put on hold amid continuing concerns about drainage at the massive housing estate. Read

Joy for campaigners as homes are refused

CAMPAIGNERS were today celebrating victory in their fight to stop homes being built on the approach road to a South Wales cemetery. Read

Battle for cinema

CAMPAIGNERS battling to save Barry’s historic Theatre Royal cinema from closure formed a “chain of hope” around the building at the weekend. Read

Critics of Dara decision ‘have been vindicated’

UNION officials have condemned the decision to move work from a jet maintenance repair centre, formerly based in South Wales, to a private contractor. Read

Drinking crackdown

UNDERAGE drinkers were targeted in a police operation in a town at the weekend. South Wales Police and Vale trading standards officers confiscated alcohol from youngsters in Llantwit Major. They also reinforced the town’s “no alcohol zones” at Windmill Playing Fields, Lorna Hughes Park and Llantwit Major’s shopping centre. Read

McBirthday brings new look for site

MCDONALD’S in Barry will mark its 10th anniversary by being given a makeover. Read

Firm joins up with charity

A BARRY-based company has joined forces with international humanitarian organisation Right to Play to promote the role of sport for development in some of the most disadvantaged areas around the world. Read

Call for OU to quit St Athan consortium

OPPONENTS of St Athan’s defence training academy have called on the Open University in Wales to withdraw from the consortium behind the project. Read

Soil to be replaced

TOP soil close to houses that were flooded last summer is to be reinstated. Read

Council to receive warning over cash reserves

The Vale of Glamorgan’s reserves stand at £1.9m after £2m was used to help finance social services in the area. Read

Fairtrade county

THE Vale of Glamorgan is officially a Fairtrade county. Read

‘Older people’s village’ planned

AN innovative alternative care home is to be created in a South Wales town. Read

‘Give town a £20m share of land cash’

HOPES of an extra £20m being pumped into redevelopment projects in Barry as a result of the success of its waterfront complex have been given a boost. Read

Closing date revealed

FEARS that Penarth’s main post office will close have been confirmed. Read

Food catches fire

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a flat in the early hours today after a man fell asleep while cooking a meal. Read

Demands for Knap late buses

PRESSURE is mounting for evening and Sunday bus services to be introduced at a popular Barry beauty spot. Read

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