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Fair play
MRS ANNAND Jasani has lost her battle against the BBC. But I think she was right to bring a case of racial discrimination. She had her say and the BBC replied. I do hope, in the interests of racial harmony that she can continue with her work at BBC Wales
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Missing wallet adds to OAP's grief
A PENARTH disabled ex-service man, who only buried his wife last week, was dealt a second blow when he lost his wallet, which contained over £300, as well as items of immense sentimental value. Robert Orchard, 80, of Culver Close, is now appealing to
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Unsightly
IT is pleasing to see that something is to be done about repairing the dangerous steps from the prom to beach. I hope that consideration is given to the fact that the southernmost bastion opposite the Yacht Club (where the old slipway was) is an eyesore
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Reopen site
YOUR report recently that Sully Hospital 'should be reopened' was fine, but confused one key point in my argument. It was a formal decision by Bro Taf Health Authority's Board on September 20, 2002, that the "Sully Hospital site will be considered as
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Farewell to popular skipper
GARETH SHUMACK (Shu) aged 19, club and senior men's squad captain at Penarth Lacrosse Club had the biggest shock of his life when confronted by cheers and thunderous applause at a recent surprise farewell party at the Athletic Club. Players and friends
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Scheme means victims feel safer
PENARTH'S vulnerable victims of crime could soon be sleeping better at night. A pilot scheme aimed at stamping out bogus callers who prey on the weaker members of the community has proved a roaring success. The project which was started by the Vale of
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Memories from Penarth
25 YEARS AGO EXTRACTS from the Penarth Times of September 2, 1977: At his second visit to Bisley, 22-year-old Martin Barker, of Whitcliffe Drive, Penarth, scored a notable success, by carrying off the Jaegar Challenge Trophy. Winner of the ten to 11 years
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Nasty view
I WAS most disappointed by the letter from "name and address supplied" as printed in the Times on August 22 (Exam Farce). As a former A-level candidate, I agree that a rise in grades does seem incomparable to years ago, but I felt the following points
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Soloist raises her voice for cause
A PENARTH woman will take the stage as a guest soloist for the evening, when Cardiff-based female vocal ensemble Vivace Singers appear in a fund-raising concert for The Neiline Morris Thought for the Future Trust. Soloist Vivien Care is a founder member
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New gym classes for children
PHOENIX Gymnastics are pleased to announce the establishment of new recreational gymnastics classes for boys and girls aged five years and over. The class is to be held at the beautifully refurbished Channel View Leisure Centre in the bay, on Saturday
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CD review
DANIEL Bedingfield is taking the world by storm. After being turned away from record labels, he took his future into his own hands and has made himself a fantastic success. In his first album 'Gotta Get Thru This' Daniel has a great mix of garage, slightly
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Bowled over bronze
A PENARTH man recently returned from the Commonwealth Games in Manchester with a bronze medal for his part in the men's four bowls team. Jason Greenslade, 32, of Teasel Avenue, has been playing bowls since he was nine years old. He was introduced to the
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Go-ahead given
PENARTH residents are concerned about health and safety risks involved in the plans to demolish six garages in Coronation Terrace. Planning permission was originally rejected by Penarth's Town Council and the Vale of Glamorgan Council. But the decision
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Other views
IN HIS letters, Mr Evans (Insulted- Letters extra, August 22) is clearly incapable of recognising that there are other viewpoints about Sully Hospital than his. I represent four groups of patients and am only too happy to work with groups like Mr Wallis
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One local jet-setter with designs on you
PENARTH world-famous designer Ross Lovegrove is to be the focus of a new series on HTV Wales. The 46-year-old jet-setter, who regularly comes back to his home town to visit family and friends, is employed by some of the world's biggest companies. He recently
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Thank you
JUST to thank you for choosing me in the Hot Picks competition. Although the numbers were unsuccessful, it was great to think I had been a winner. Mrs H Hudd Coronation Terrace Penarth
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Project is blooming
PENARTH youngsters are striding ahead with their summer development project. The youth club members of Byrd Crescent Community Centre, set themselves the challenge of clearing an area of waste land situated in the grounds of the club. Their aim was to
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Refurbish it
IN RESPONSE to Gemma Mitchell's excellent article (Hospital Should Be Reopened, August 22), I am writing to support the proposal to refurbish Sully Hospital. Currently there is a desperate shortage of beds in the NHS in South Wales, that is the principal
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DVD review
IN THE year that celebrates 'The King' a quarter of a century after he died, it's hardly surprising to see a surge of Elvis movies and tributes. But 3000 Miles To Graceland is a whole different take on the usual efforts. With a huge cast, including leading
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Oasis get ready to rock
CARDIFF International Arena will showcase some of the best acts in Britain this autumn. A whole host of crowd pullers are set to rock the roof and there's something for everyone too. Paul Weller kicks off on October 21, with the Foo Fighters appearing
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Chaos in schools
PENARTH children faced an education system in chaos when they started the new term this week. Pupils found themselves without teachers due to the huge backlog of checks outstanding at the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). More than 15 staff in the Vale of
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What's on in Penarth
THURSDAY Trinity Church Rooms, Woodland Place, Penarth. The Penarth Society meet at 7.30pm. Ysgol Erw'r Delyn, St Cyres Road, Penarth. Moderate pace fitness class, 6.30pm.7.30pm. St Augustine's Hall, Penarth. 8th Penarth Brownies, meet term time, 6pm-
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Angler keeps cup in the family
Cardiff angler, Huw Llewellyn is the winner of the third Penarth Sea Anglers 2002 Mediterraneo Cup trophy. His 14oz green eel, caught from the beach in the last half hour of the competition was good enough to secure first place on a day when although
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Council chairman angry at criticism
SULLY hospital's future may be hanging in the balance, but a war of words amongst local councillors goes on. Community Council Chairman David Sylvester has hit back at comments made by Vale representative Anthony Ernest. Cllr Sylvester said: "Once again
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Cinema review
WINDTALKERS is a story of immense historical interest set in World War II starring Nicolas Cage. Like The Sum of all Fears and Bad Company, it was meant to be shown just after the September 11, 2001, but was postponed. Once America declared war on Japan
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Premier League joy as draw saves Penarth
The last weekend of action for Penarth Cricket Club turned out to be a bit anti-climatic on the day, the 1st XI getting a draw at St Fagans while the 2nd XI lost at home to the Saints 2nds, however in doing so the 1sts have secured their position in the
