Barry And District News

Barry man who stole beer from Co-op dies before case concluded

A Barry man's shop theft conviction was set aside after Cardiff Magistrates' Court was told he had died

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The first 100 days of this new Plaid Cymru Welsh Government have been both exciting and humbling, says Mark Hooper MS.

What is being done about recent anti-social behaviour in Barry?

We explore recent acts of anti-social behaviour across Barry and dive into what is being done to tackle these incidents.

Vaccine clinic set up for young children in Barry amid hepatitis A outbreak

PARENTS and carers in Barry are being urged to vaccinate their young children ahead of their return to school amid a hepatitis A outbreak.

Popular Barry Island family restaurant still on the market after chain closes down

The Brewers Fayre restaurant on Barry Island has been put up for sale.

Opera on arson attack at a north Wales air base is coming to Barry

An act of Welsh nationalism is being brought to the stage in Barry, 90 years after it changed the course of Welsh history.

Mark Hooper MS addresses water quality concerns in Barry

Mark Hooper MS addresses concerns on water quality at Watch House Bay in Barry.

In the Dock – Look who’s just been in court

Look who’s just been in court from Barry and Rhoose

Project gathers new insight into history and fate of chapels across Barry

The Capeli Cymru project is gathering new insights into the history and fate of chapels across Wales.

MP visits Wenvoe transmitting station as part of anniversary

A broadcasting tower in Wenvoe which serves more than a million people is being celebrated for its decades of service.

Fire-hit Barry playground to remain closed as damage is assessed

A fire has damaged a children’s playground to the point of closure on Salisbury Road, Barry.

Barry man to pay £3,000 compensation after admitting GBH charge

Luke Salvage from Barry has been sentenced for inflicting grievous bodily harm

Farmers face threats and damage as Vale MS calls for police action on hare coursing

A Senedd member has warned that illegal hare coursing continues to have a devastating impact on farmers across the Vale of Glamorgan and is rene…

Childcare manager wins national award for commitment to Welsh language

Childcare manager Jodie Evans has won a national award for her commitment to Welsh language care.

Blind Barry tenant was left without shower or toilet for months

Barry tenant says she went four months without a working shower or toilet and fears a promised kitchen refit has been stopped after complaints.

Welsh Labour leader calls for fair pay for school staff in Barry

Welsh Labour leader Ken Skates MS joined councillors for door-knocking in the Baruc ward, Barry.

Senedd members discuss substance use prevention at CAVDAS

Senedd members Mark Hooper and Kiera Marshall visit CAVDAS.

Why is this beach so polluted? New investigation aims to find out

Campaigners have called for cleaner water and urgent action to tackle pollution at Watch House Bay in Barry.