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• Tragedy of the tsunami

  A MASS inquest was held in London last week into the deaths of 93 UK citizens in the Indian Ocean tsunami, including that of Penarth man Kevin McCarthy. read more

• Something to cheer amid sixth loss in row

  FOR OLD Penarthians, it was the disappointment of a sixth successive league defeat, but for veteran prop forward Mark Curtis it was a day to remember. read more

• Hard work in development of juniors comes to fruition for indoor bowls stadium

  THE Sully Indoor Bowls Stadium, opened in 1997, has hosted many representative games including international events, but it is only just seeing the hard work in the development of juniors coming to fruition. read more

• Turkey trot is regular fixture

  OVER the last six weeks, Dinas Powys Golf Club has held a nine-hole Turkey Trot on Tuesdays (Ladies' Day). read more

• Hosgoods return makes a difference

  THIS Welsh League Division One game last Saturday was probably the last visit of Dinas Powys Football Club to the Bridgend ground at Coychurch Road before Town move to a different venue for their home games - but it was one to remember. read more

• Lifesaving trio all set to make trip Down Under

  AS WINTER hits and most of us focus on keeping warm inside, some volunteers are bringing'Baywatch' to the Vale. read more

• MPspeaks out on fears for pupil safety in school journey

  VALE of Glamorgan MP John Smith has expressed his deep concern that children in Michaelston le Pit are being forced to walk to school along dangerous routes. read more

• What the Dickens is going on at fair?

  LAST Friday the Rotary Club of Dinas Powys were once again fortunate with the weather on what turned out to be yet another successful Dickensian Fair. read more

• Summitfor theNSPCC

  PETER Griffiths, chief executive of Principality Building Society who lives in Penarth, will be attempting to climb to the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro in the New Year to raise 20,000 for the NSPCC in Wales. read more

• Michaels big applause in Big Apple marathon

  A PENARTH firefighter who run the New York Marathon in full firefighting kit received a rapturous reception from the New York public. read more

• Council "dismay" at response times

  PEOPLE in the Vale are getting a raw deal when it comes to ambulance services, says the Vale of Glamorgan Community Health Council. read more

• Message to racists

  A 12-YEAR-OLD St Cyres pupil designed the winning poster in a competition organised by anti-racism charity Race Equality First. read more

• Take a dive into the blue

  IF THE idea of searching through shipwrecks or getting up close to sealife off the Welsh coast appeals to you, Penarth Subaqua Club could be just the place to get started. read more

• Top 50 spot for high earners

  A NEW survey has confirmed the Vale of Glamorgan as the wealthiest place in Wales. read more

• Guard honours Aberfan hero

  A PENARTH firefighter who spearheaded the rescue effort at the Aberfan disaster received a tribute from the Fire Service Guard of Honour at his funeral last week. read more

• Scoreline rather flatters on a funny sort of afternoon

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