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Mental health 'new deal' is proposed
VALE OF Glamorgan mental health service users, carers, health professionals and volunteers joined a forum to plan the future shape of mental health services in the area. A total of 140 people attended the event at Whitchurch Hospital, which was designed
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Show promises to be a winner
CONCERTO are presenting their new big show Song and Dance at the Paget Rooms, Penarth from Wednesday, 31 October until Saturday, November 3, 2001. Starting at 7pm this show is an 'all singing, all dancing' spectacular full of wonderful voices and music
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Brave trio take a windswept leap to help cancer charity
A COURAGEOUS Penarth mother and daughter faced a big drop and high winds to raise cash for charity. After telling of her plans in an article in the September 13 issue of the Penarth Times, Ann Davies, with her daughter Eleanor of Mountjoy Avenue and 13
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Quality of life at happy St Joseph's
ST JOSEPH'S RC Primary School is a happy school where children benefit from quality of life. The Sully Road-based establishment opened in 1877 as a combined chapel and school at its original location in Maughan Street (later named High Street), Penarth
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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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Survivor Charlotte speaks out at last
Charlotte Hobrough, is ready to spill the beans on her raunchy desert island fling with hunky Adrian Bauckham. The 25-year-old former policewoman will talk about the alleged affair with her fellow contestant in an in-depth documentary to be shown on TV
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The chosen ones
TWO Penarth charities have been chosen to receive the benefits from this year's Mayor's coffee morning. The Penarth and District Stroke Support Group and the Home Access Trust have been chosen by Mayor Carole Clifford as the two worthy causes that will
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Parking key to peace on front
A STORY in the Penarth Times has sparked fresh discussion about the town's one-way system through the Esplanade. Nicholas Smith of Clinton Road says the measure is "fogging the real issue". He said: "I think the Vale of Glamorgan Council have found a
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Pupils are rewarded
PENARTH pupils who have nagged their parents, grandparents and family into shopping at Tesco so they could collect the vouchers for their school equipment were rewarded last week. Pupils from the four schools who took part in this year's 'Computers for
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Fighting for justice
VALE campaigners have joined Dinas Powys residents in a show of support for a well-known former headmaster and Social Service Inspector. Members of the national Campaign on Behalf of Falsely Accused Carers and Teachers (FACT) came together with local
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Events happening in and around Penarth from October 11 to 17
THURSDAY Paget Rooms, Penarth. A Frank Vickery comedy, Family Planning, performed by Penarth Operatic & Dramatic Society. Tickets £5 and £4.50 from Deric Davies Optician, Penarth, telephone 029 20707858 or Mary Gardner telephone 029 20712260. Runs
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Brainy bobbies scoop £20,000
AN INNOVATIVE Penarth business has taken first prize in a national award for fledgling ventures. Detail Technologies was one of ten finalists that went forward for the £20,000 jackpot in the HSBC Start-Up Starts Award. Set up by serving South Wales Police
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Seasiders storm to sylish success
Penarth 34 New Tredegar 10 PENARTH SHOOK off the effects of the previous week's narrow defeat and never gave New Tredegar a chance. Against one of the more stylish teams in last season's Division 5 (East), the Seasiders produced nearly 80 minutes of tightly-controlled
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Chandlers sponsor a new kit for a new team
THERE'S a new team in town, and they are here to introduce themselves. Meet the Cadoxton Imps 'B' side, Under-10's. Managed jointly by Matthew Atkinson and Andrew Whitlock, this is the first season the team have played together. They are sponsored by
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Flagship scheme could revamp town
PENARTH'S notorious 'Billy Banks,' which has blighted the coastline for years, could soon be bulldozed. Vale of Glamorgan Council officers are looking at a consultant's report on the proposed regeneration of the Harbour View and Royal Close estates. For
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New skills deal
PENARTH'S single mums and dads have the chance to gain the invaluable skills and experience they need for today's job market. The New Deal team based at the Vale's Holm View Centre are currently working on a pre-vocational training scheme aimed at lone
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Trying to save?... Just call the Union
DID YOU know that there is a friendly and approachable way of saving money in your area? The Penarth Credit Union (PCU) was set up in September 1996. A national scheme with a community base, it's run mostly by volunteers who have been trained to help
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Simple techniques that could save a life
VALE grandfather John Byrne owes his life to his wife Doreen. Had it not been for her quick thinking and basic knowledge of first aid when he started choking on two occasions, he believes he would not be here today. As a result, the 54-year-old of Laugharne
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Take a jab like Sir 'Enry to beat flu
WHAT do Olympian Sir Steve Redgrave, former All Saints singer Shaznay Lewis and veteran boxer Sir Henry Cooper have in common? The answer is that they're all probably eligible for a free flu jab this winter. The Department of Health reckons they are among
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Unbeaten run is maintained
Treherbert 14 Dinas Powys 16 DINAS POWYS continued their early season success with a fine victory at The Cage, Treherbert. In what turned out to be a great battle, the Villagers showed that they are now a team as they battled to defend their lead against
