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Two caught on film

TWO people were arrested after being caught on CCTV cameras. Read

Conservation group’s battle for woodland

CONSERVATIONISTS will to hold a demonstration next month in the latest stage of their battle to stop plans to build on ancient woodland. Read

Project boards to monitor progress of Vale schemes

SPECIAL action teams are to be set up to deal with multi-billion pound plans for the Defence Training Academy at St Athan and the final phase of the Waterfront development in Barry. Read

School builds a ‘sensory room’ for safe play

A PRIMARY school has created a new multi-sensory room for its physically impaired pupils thanks to a donation. Read

Town joins gate scheme to keep the burglars out

GATES are being fitted to alleys in a Vale of Glamorgan town as part of a successful crime-busting scheme. Read

Ricky’s facing jail over council tax

Ricky’s facing jail over council tax

ROOFTOP protester Ricky Canty is facing prison once again – this time for failing to pay council tax on the house where has been demonstrating for more than 18 months. Read

Gas leak shuts part of Island

PART of Barry Island was cordoned off last night following a gas leak. Firefighters were called to Paget Road, Barry Island, following reports of the leak next to an amusement arcade. The road was cordoned off while the leak was isolated and repaired. Read

MP welcomes green Severn barrage plans

A TWO-YEAR feasibility study into a Severn barrage and other options for power generation in the Severn Estuary has been welcomed by Vale of Glamorgan MP John Smith. Read

Flats in old cinema

A SCHEME to turn the old Washington Cinema, Penarth, into 34 studio flats has been approved. Read

Eyes on the streets help arrests of five

FIVE people were arrested in Barry thanks to information provided by CCTV operators in the town. Read

Pressure for bridge work

PRESSURE is mounting for an urgent start to work on a vital cycle and footpath link between Penarth and Cardiff Bay. Read

Appeal over fire

POLICE today appealed for public help to catch arsonists who set fire to a disused building on Barry Docks. Read

Park decision wins support from AM

A DECISION to block plans for a business park on ancient woodland in Barry has been welcomed by Plaid Cymru AM Chris Franks. Read

Appeal for your views on policing

RESIDENTS of St Athan are hoping to set up a new PACT (Partnerships and Communities Together) panel with police and are looking for new members and new ideas to take the initiative forward. Read

Festival enjoys a £10,000 fund boost

AN internationally renowned music festival has been boosted by a £10,000 grant from the Vale of Glamorgan Council. Read

Gifts and owner could be reunited

Police in the Vale of Glamorgan are trying to re-unite some Christmas presents with their owner. Read

Busiest boat

THE Barry Dock all-weather lifeboat was the busiest lifeboat in Wales last year, says the Royal National Lifeboat Institute. Read

Battle of the villages to land accolade

VILLAGERS throughout South Wales are preparing to do battle in this year’s Calor Village of the Year. Read

Developments at Rhoose delayed until visits held

A DECISION on controversial plans for more development at Rhoose Point, including houses, offices, a health centre, pub and nursery, has been put on hold while councillors visit the site. Read

Stolen scooter found in park

A MOBILITY scooter which was stolen from an 85-year-old man has been found. Read

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