In 2021, Barry RNLI enters its 120th year of saving lives on the Bristol Channel.
In honour of the occasion, we thought you'd like to read all about the station's history.
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After Wales went to the polls yesterday, we're now awaiting the results of the Senedd election. Counting started this morning, so in the meantime why not test your knowledge with our Senedd election quiz?
Answers on a polling card please!
Calling all cinema fans! Barry Memo Arts Centre needs your help.
The Memo needs to hear from you about how you're feeling about coming back to cinemas when they reopen.
Barry's top 10 restaurants and cafés according to TripAdvisor
By Ellyn Wright
24th Apr 2022 | Local News
Like many of you, we can't wait to get out and support Barry's local eateries once restrictions ease.
It's the simple things like enjoying a crisp pint in a beer garden, or heading out for a meal with friends and family.
This Gavin and Stacey quiz is NOT for the faint-hearted.
Ready? Answers below:
Did you know the Vale of Glamorgan Mayor can officially stop time?
One of Barry's key landmarks, many of us pass by the King's Square library on a daily basis. While we may acknowledge its presence from time to time, many of us forget to look up, perhaps only noticing it when something goes wrong…
For this week's newsletter-only story, we've decided to look at the record holders of Barry. Some are Guinness official, and others break the world rankings.
From sandcastles to conga lines, here are some of the record breakers from our town, as well as some who came close…
REWIND: The Vale of Glamorgan police officer who's sporting prowess saw him represent Wales internationally
By Ellyn Wright
24th Apr 2022 | Local News
The achievements of a historic local police officer are being celebrated by South Wales Police in an upcoming booklet, due for release later this year.
Local MP Alun Cairns has renewed his calls for a St Athan train station following the news that a feasibility study for the prospective station has been commissioned.
St Athan has been without a station since 1964 and has since seen a considerable rise in demand for it to return to the area in recent years.
Vale council quashes decision on Model Farm development after legal issues emerge
By Ellyn Wright
14th Sep 2021 | Local News
Vale of Glamorgan council has quashed its decision to grant planning permission for a business park at Model Farm.
Legal issues have emerged around how much information was included in the planning report.
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