Concern as staff absences at Vale council rise by 20%
PLAID councillors have expressed concern over an increase in injured staff at Vale council. A 44% increase in joint problems is partly... Read More
Barry excited over return of Gavin and Stacey
FANS of the BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacey were overjoyed when co-creator James Corden announced that he and Ruth Jones were bringing... Read More
Veteran’s haven set up in memory of Marine killed on exercise
PAUL “Woody” Woodland was killed in a training exercise shortly after achieving his long-term dream of joining the Special Boat Service; his... Read More
Barry sees largest house price increase in the UK
BARRY house prices have risen by 10.6 per cent in the last year, the fastest rise in the UK. The data, published... Read More
“Shipping container village” gets go-ahead in Barry
PLANNING permission has been granted for a so-called “shipping container village” in Barry. The mixed housing, restaurant and business development is... Read More
Vale budget passes despite large Tory rebellion
CONSERVATIVE-LED Vale of Glamorgan Council passed their budget despite a large Tory rebellion. In total, 11 Conservatives abstained on the budget vote.... Read More
Make-up brush business takes Barry sisters to No. 10
SELF-MADE millionaire sisters from Barry were invited to 10 Downing Street yesterday to celebrate International Women’s Day with the Prime Minister. The reception,... Read More
‘Unprecedented’ rejection of Vale of Glamorgan’s budget
VALE of Glamorgan Council’s budget for next year has been roundly rejected in an “unprecedented” scenario. The Conservative-minority council’s financial plan was... Read More
Strength training for the elderly brings fall in number of injuries
A WEEKLY workshop aimed at reducing falls among Barry’s elderly is set to start March 4. The class will take place... Read More
The Bengal of Barry: The cat that’s never lost
A Bengal cat was reunited with his owners after being ‘lost’ for a week. Olaf Turner, 2, is a Bengal cat who... Read More