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Meeting the stars
A SULLY school girl has met her heroine Geri Halliwell after playing a major role in the Disney Channel's Kids Awards. Leanne Piper, 11, of Conybeare Road, saw an advert on the channel looking for seven children to be on a 'Kids Council' - put together
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Bus safety concern
THE CONTROVERSIAL case of convicted Dinas Powys child abuser Derek Brushett will be discussed at a conference in the village next month. The Falsely Accused Carers and Teachers Conference will include representatives from Headlands School in Penarth and
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Council's U-turn on road safety plans
BEACH Road residents are at the end of their tether after a Vale Council U-turn delayed plans to make their 'dangerous' road safe. The residents, including many children, claim they risk life and limb every time they leave their properties because there
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Kate and Megan make their coaches proud
COACHES Helen Cope, Jennie John and Lorraine Beaumont were proud to present the first gymnasts to represent the recently-formed Phoenix Gymnastics in competition. Two gymnasts, Kate Galea and Megan Richards were entered in the 10/11 Welsh Individual Challenge
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Brushett's friends set up conference
THE CONTROVERSIAL case of convicted Dinas Powys child abuser Derek Brushett will be discussed at a conference in the village next month. The Falsely Accused Carers and Teachers Conference will include representatives from Headlands School in Penarth and
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Cinema Review
DURING the last hundred years, jousting movies have cropped up from time to time. However, most of them are known to be dull and boring. A Knight's Tale, has been made to ignore the historical facts and deliver a thrill ride for the young generation.
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Seasiders take their chances
Bangor 0 Penarth 14 (Principality Cup - Round 1) THE SEASIDERS came away from possibly their longest away trip ever in Wales with a hard-fought but well-deserved victory at Cae Millter. On an excellent playing surface at Bangor's new headquarters in Llandegai
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Holme Tower - the winner
WITH THE Skittle season just about started, we already have a couple of casualties to announce. After almost 50 years in the league, Woodpeckers have been forced to quit due to to lack of support, and in the ladies' second division, Ladybirds have failed
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CDs Review
SOPHIE ELLIS BEXTOR'S debut album 'Read My Lips' is a fantastic effort by the girl who accompanied Spiller on last year's hit 'If this Ain't Love'. It starts with the current smash 'Take Me Home', an upbeat and catchy track, followed by the excellent
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Writer Tom at 'home' shop
A PENARTH bookshop is organising a series of events celebrating the work of Penarth writers. The Windsor Bookshop in the town centre is hosting events including book signings, readings and window displays. The first writer the shop features is former
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Rapist got off lightly, say Dinas residents
LOCAL residents have welcomed an eight-year sentence for a man who raped a Dinas Powys woman in her own bed. But some say Aaron Gaughan, aged 21, should have got longer for the attack which prosecutors say has left the woman feeling "degraded". It follows
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Leather-bound for hot autumnal look
AS local shops put away the summery pastel colours and floaty chiffons, now is the time to go hell for leather. It is the season's absolute must-have for jackets, trousers and skirts which are gorgeously soft and warm enough to wear. What makes them even
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Videos Review
CRUEL INTENTIONS 2 - Manchester Prep is the 'prequel' follow up to Cruel Intentions, but it lacks all the finesse of its predecessor. Like many follow ups, it suffers from an extremely weak script and a boring plot, and pretty much hangs on glossy sex
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Penarth Under-14s gain sponsorship
IT WAS quite a busy week for Penarth RFC, not only were they hosting their training facilities to the Romanian National Squad, they welcomed some very important visitors to the club on Monday night. The Under 14 squad have secured a sponsorship partnership
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Games Review
Half Life Generation: PC CD-ROM What an outstanding game! The best action packed, first-person shoot 'em up to hit the PC. for some time. With amazing graphics, sound effects and a lot of imagination from Sierra, this game will have you glued to your
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£2,500 boost for Ty Hafan
SULLY children's hospice Ty Hafan is to benefit from a £2,500 cash boost thanks to the hard work of local business people. Generous members of the Funeral Standards Council (FSC) across South Wales raised the cash by completing 'The Ty Hafan Tour', a
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What's On
Events in and around Penarth from Thursday, September 27 until Wednesday, October 3 THURSDAY * St David's Hall, Cardiff. Solid gold memories revisited in rock 'n' roll spectacular featuring an impressive line up including Marty Wilde & The Wildcats
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Hope of a solution to eyesore problem
DESPERATE pensioners complaining about a derelict eyesore building have been given a glimmer of hope. But the Belle Vue Close residents, whose homes back onto the old Belle Vue Court council offices in Albert Road, say they will not believe anything is
