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'Get involved' says town's new mayor
PENARTH'S new mayor has called for more young people to become involved in local politics because he is the youngest person on the council - at the tender age of 45. Nigel John Gibbs, of Teasel Avenue, was sworn in for the second time in a decade on Friday
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Events in and around Penarth from Thursday May 15 to Wednesday May 21
THURSDAY Paget Rooms, Penarth. Penarth Operatic & Dramatic Society perform Oklahoma. Tickets from Darlingtons Opticians or call 029 2070 7858 or 029 2071 2260 (runs until Saturday). Christian Spiritualist Church. In hall, healing from 10.30am to 1.30pm
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Sam aims for stardom
A BUDDING Penarth DJ has won a place in the final of Red Dragon FM's Reach for a Star talent contest. Sam Gould, of Salisbury Avenue, wowed the panel of judges with his skills at the Dolphin Bar in Barry Island last week. The nineteen-year-old, who already
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Police chief vows to maintain links
The VALE of Glamorgan's new Divisional Commander has taken up post this week with a clear vision for policing in the Vale. Josh Jones, whose full title is Superintendent and Divisional Commander for the police in the Vale, replaces recently-retired Colin
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Road block anger
FURIOUS Glebe Street traders have slammed the Vale of Glamorgan Council for pushing ahead the controversial pedestrianisation plans. Business owners say they were outraged earlier this week when their road was completely closed without warning. They arrived
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Dog danger
A large black and tan dog, believed to be a rotweiler, savagely attacked my smaller dog on a public footpath near Brockhill, Lower Penarth. The attack took place on Wednesday May 7, at 5.30pm. My dog was on a lead when the rotweiler suddenly attacked,
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Windsor girls victorious
WINDSOR U13 Girls team beat their counterparts from Radyr LTC in an exciting match played recently on a lovely sunny afternoon. Having won two out of the three matches in their box, the girls are waiting to see if they are through to the play offs! A
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Charity concern was a 'disaster'
A CONCERT to raise money for a seriously ill Penarth man was a 'disaster'. Robert Rowley was diagnosed with a rare form of bowel cancer 11 months ago. His only chance of survival is through pioneering surgery in Canada costing £40,000. A concert at Cardiff
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Waste costs
IN RESPONSE to the "Penarth Times" (May 8) article concerning the introduction of wheeled bins for refuse collections, the Vale of Glamorgan Council understands the concerns of some residents associated with the current collection method. Following a
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Radio presenter's outstanding award
Ex-Penarth Times' old boy John Humphrys has scooped one of the UK's most prestigious radio awards. John, 59, whose career spans 45 years, is best known for being the scourge of politicians on Radio 4's Today programme. But when he recently accepted his
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Take part
VOLUNTARY-run groups play an important role in local communities, but at a meeting organised by the Penarth Community Development Association, it was sad to witness the few dedicated and valiant individuals striving against apathy to improve conditions
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Thank you
I would like to thank everyone in Cardiff South & Penarth who voted for me in the recent elections to the National Assembly for Wales. I have been privileged to have served as your constituency Assembly Member for the past four years and very much
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Katie 'Busted' with delight
A SULLY teenager has won the chance to meet her favourite boy band thanks to a radio competition. Katie Reid heard the prize on the Hit 40 UK and phoned up the station hosted by DJ Neil 'Doctor' Fox. The fourteen-year-old answered several questions correctly
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Hospital's future unclear
Sully Hospital's future use is still unclear although many suggestions have put forward. A multi-million pound scheme to turn it into luxury flats was sensationally scrapped this month after developers Galliard failed to get a clinical waste incinerator
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Extracts from the Penarth Times from 25 years ago
EXTRACTS from the Penarth Times of May 12, 1978: Mr Graham Poole, of Mountjoy Place Penarth was presented with a bravery award by Vale Mayor Cllr John Cotter, Supt Gwyn Jones of Barry Police Division was also present. Mr Richard Penson, RNLI, was warmly
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Real curse
I FEEL I must comment about your article Residents call for wheely bins. I, and I am sure many decent minded residents, were appalled to hear of the state of affairs in the Chandler's Way area regarding the collection of waste, but Alun Davies does not
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Seasiders win thriller off final ball of the match
ON A DAY when wellingtons and umbrellas were top priority Penarth travelled to the picturesque village of Usk for their second league match of the season, the first being rained off last week. The Usk wicket was covered and with the light rain play was
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Cinema review: Jungle Book 2
The story picks up from when Mowgli enters the man village. Despite having a loving family, Mowgli begins to miss the jungle, so he goes back to have more good times. The only problem is Shere Kahn is out for revenge. The only reason this has probably
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Dingle mess
REGARDING Alexandra Park, I think the gardeners do a very good job. No problem there, but surely I'm not the only person to have seen the amount of rubbish under the top bridge in the Dingle? It's absolutely disgusting and has been for over a year to
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First girl to win top booking event
A DINAS POWYS sailor has become the first girl to win a prestigious boating event which she did with one race to spare. Hannah Mills of Andrews Road has won more than most fifteen-year-olds and is in line to gain even more victories this year. Mum Fiona
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Poor paving
THE PAVING at The Parade, Castle Drive, Dinas Powys is a disgrace! When is something going to be done about the uneven paving slabs in front of the shops? Isn't this something that councillors could organise? There is an accident waiting to happen for
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CD Review: David Sneddon 'Seven Years-Ten Weeks'
THE WINNER of Fame Academy was not the wild Ainsley or the gorgeous Sinead, but the boy-next-door David Sneddon. Thought of for much of the time as the underdog, David was brought into the contest for the million pound record deal late in the game, but
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Arras give Youth a tour to remember
OF ALL the end of season tours which Penarth Youth rugby squad have organised in their eight-year history, this, the first ever Youth expedition abroad to old friends Arras, has to be the best. The sheer warmth of the welcome reserved for the Welsh, with
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I do care
IN RESPONSE to the letter in last week's edition of the Penarth Times (Poor Rosie), I would like to make a few points clear, as I am the owner of the garden. I wish to make it clear that I do care about my animals and that the RSPCA have been involved
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DVD review: 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding'
ANYONE who is thinking about getting married should watch this movie. My Big Fat Greek Wedding is a romantic comedy following the dull and uninteresting life of 30-year old Toula Portokalos. At the three decade mark, Toula, being Greek, is considered
