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Just stumps
I DO NOT dispute that street trees in Wordsworth Avenue need to be managed. Pollarding, the severe method chosen by the council, is potentially harmful to the trees, according to one expert, as it can lead to decay due to the severity of the damage inflicted
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Plea to clean up our shabby town
PENARTH residents are urging the council to take action, on several issues, to do with the overall appearance of the town. Local man Alan Morris, of Stanwell Road said: "I love Penarth, but I have seen it deteriorate over the years". He explained that
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CD review
THE SUGABABES' new album Angels With Dirty Faces is a surprisingly sexy offering from three such young songsters. The first track Freak Like Me has enjoyed lots of radio attention, taking the effective backing from the 1980s hit Are Friends Electric,
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Ace players net £275 for charity
DINAS POWYS tennis players took part in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The national event was held on Friday, September 27, and the ladies group at Dinas Powys Lawn Tennis Club all pulled together, making
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'Best mum' looks forward to finals
A PENARTH mum has been celebrating after she won the title of Pontin's 'Mum in a Million', while on holiday with her family. Val Smith, 46, of Redlands Road, went on holiday with her husband Rob and son Matthew, to the Pontin's Brean Sands Centre in Somerset
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Ladies enjoy good golf and good company
THE LAST LGU Pendant competition was held on September 17. First, with a good score was Pam Hanmer 103-40 =63 nett. Second was Margaret Coulthard 101-34 =67 (back 9), third was Pam Warne 96-29 =67 and fourth was Anne Davidson 85-16 = 69. With these scores
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Will it end?
IT WAS last March that the work to improve the Victoria Road/ Dinas Road/Lavernock Road junctions was started, to prepare for the housing development that is to take place at the other end of Dinas Road. The residents of that road have had to endure much
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Aled's show to be filmed
FORMER child star Aled Jones is to perform his first live show in some fourteen years with an appearance at Cardiff's St David's Hall on October 4. Entitled, 'Aled and Friends,' the concert is being presented in association with the Noah's Ark Appeal,
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Victim offers £100
A PENARTH arson victim is offering a cash reward in a bid to catch the culprits. Jeff Phillips, of Andrew Road, will pay £100 for any information which leads to conviction of the criminals responsible. Mr Phillips, 51, said he is baffled by the motiveless
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Tree misery
I AM sure I am not alone in feeling upset and annoyed with the Vale of Glamorgan Council's decision to "hack" down the trees in Wordsworth Avenue. I have lived in Wordsworth Avenue for approximately 18 months. My husband and I moved our family here because
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Phoenix's rising stars
COACHES and gymnasts alike from Phoenix Gymnastics, are celebrating a highly successful first birthday. In the space of only one year they have introduced over 200 girls and boys into the sport of gymnastics and turned the small beginning of only nine
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Hold debate
I READ Thought for the weekend by Mark, and realised that Iraq doesn't want war with Britain and America - but only with Israel. This is because of the way Israel is treating the Palestinians. What is needed is for the UN General Assembly to hold a debate
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Sunny day, gloomy result
For the faithful who travelled up the valley to Tredegar on Saturday the most excitement was the stunning scenery and a glimpse of the famous town clock. There was precious little rugby football on offer. Supporters should have been warned by the prophetic
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Leafy avenue stripped bare
PENARTH residents are up in arms over the council's decision to carry out a major tree pruning maintenance programme in the 'Poets Corner' area of the town. The pruning started nearly two weeks ago, at the top end of Wordsworth Avenue, and involves the
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Child car seats under scrutiny
PENARTH child deaths could be slashed thanks to a major new initiative launched by the local authority. The council have introduced an 'In-car Child Safety Campaign' aimed at reducing fatalities as a result of poorly-fitted child seats As part of the
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Too flimsy
WHEN is a dossier not a dossier? Perhaps when it is compiled by Tony Blair. Or if not compiled by Big Tony, at least inspired by him and his gang of opinion-formers, opinion-benders even, with loud off-stage noises from a trans-Atlantic direction becoming
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Own agenda
REGARDING the letter by Joe Harris in last week's paper; the All Party Group on Animal Welfare (APGAW) is for Assembly Members, but we offer associate membership to various animal welfare groups as we value their expertise. Mr Harris criticises me for
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What's on in Penarth
Listings THURSDAY Trinity Road Methodist Church, Penarth. Stopgap Kidz Club for children 5-11, 6.15pm-7.15pm, telephone 029 2065 4387. Ysgol Erw'r Delyn, St Cyres Road, Penarth. Moderate pace fitness class, 6.30pm.7.30pm. Penarth Lower Community Hall,
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Anti-burglar work pays off
PENARTH crime victims can sleep safer in their beds due to the success of the latest Crime and Disorder Partnership scheme. 'Homesafe,' is aimed at securing the homes of vulnerable residents in a bid to stamp out burglary. It was led by Vale police, and
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Cinema review
Reign of Fire (PG) FROM the director of the X-Files Movie, Rob Bowman, comes a dark and eerie tale of dragons and human survival. Reign of Fire begins in modern day where a young boy, Quinn Abercromby, (Christian Bale) discovers a dragon in a cave, but
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Restaurant in tune with Italy
A PENARTH restaurant served up a treat when local singer Sian Meinir Lewis entertained diners with some opera classics. Wadenelli's Restaurant, in Glebe Street, often arranges various theme nights, and last Friday, owners Alex and Sara Karamouzis, of
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Memories from Penarth
25 YEARS AGO EXTRACTS from the Penarth Times of September 30, 1977: Penarth Windsor Bowling Club Champion, Peter Jarrett was presented with the cup by President, Mr Trevor Nash following the club finals last Sunday. An application by BP Pension Trust
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DVD review
Nicole Kidman takes an excellent role as confused and highly-strung Grace in this dark film. The Others is a spectacular movie with an easy to follow plot. Throughout the film, the audience knows there is something not quite right, but cannot pin it down
