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Stories for 26 January 2006

Penarth Letters

Home Plan

I think attention needs to be drawn to what is happening in one of Penarth"s conservation areas, namely Roseberry Place / Archer Road, where a property developer is proposing to build a two-storey house in the back garden of 5 Roseberry Place.  more...

Not 'guys'

AT a restaurant in the Penarth area, which I visited at lunchtime on January 17 with two companions, I was a little disconcerted to note that we were addressed more than once as "guys".  more...

Traffic woes

I ADMIT to being bemused that Cllr Osborne chose to clarify my recent comments through the pages of the Penarth Times rather than by speaking to me at one of the many council meetings we both attend.  more...

Seeking Ken

ONCE again I am looking for the kind help of the people of Penarth.  more...

Thank you

I WOULD like, through the Penarth Times, to thank all those who supported the work of the Salvation Army at Christmas.  more...

Penarth News

Ambulances: Our service 'is worst in Wales'

A MAN who suffered a stroke in Penarth this week waited more than half an hour for an ambulance to arrive - as a member of the Community Health Council claimed the Vale of Glamorgan has the worst ambulance service in Wales.  more...

Cabbie caught out by thieves

AN UNLUCKY Penarth cabbie was horrified to see hooded thieves make off with his taxi when he went into a hotel to look for his fare.  more...

Site is a Ôhealth riskÕ

A RECYCLING facility introduced by the Vale council is damaging the local environment rather than improving it, according to an angry Penarth Times reader.  more...

Thankyou readers

AN AFRICAN aid worker has sent out a message of thanks to kind-hearted Penarth people who paid for operations which will allow a young Kenyan boy to learn to walk.  more...

ÔLights will stop traffic problemsÕ

A VALE councillor claims the new traffic-light controlled junction at Baron's Court will eliminate traffic congestion in the Penarth area.  more...

Councillor collects MBE from Palace

A VALE councillor was at Buckingham Palace recently to pick up his MBE.  more...

Meet the new man at the helm

PENARTH Lifeboat Station's team has a new man at the helm, supporting both the shore-based and sea-going volunteer crew, and ensuring the smooth and safe running of the station.  more...

Gearing up for Youth Festival

PREPARATIONS are well in hand for the first Penarth Youth Festival, which takes place next month.  more...

Penarth pair grow for gold

TWO Penarth garden designers will be flying the flag for Wales at the world's greatest horticultural extravaganza - the Chelsea Flower Show.  more...

Great year for hospice

YET another year of resounding success was celebrated at Sully-based Ty Hafan, Wales' hospice for children suffering from life-limiting illnesses, at an open day on Sunday.  more...

Penarth Sport

Back to winning ways

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Early injury setback hits second teamÕs game plan

WITH the fixture pool failing to provide the hoped-for Cwrt-y-Vil action for the First XV, Old Penarthians found themselves restricted to the solitary Second team fixture away to Sully last Saturday.  more...

Miracle man MikeÕs honour

PENARTH RFC chairman Mike Gooding has been honoured for rescuing the club from the threat of extinction.  more...

Strong start to season

PENARTH Ladies Hockey Club made a solid start to their Welsh Indoor League season last Saturday with a win and a draw at the Newport University sports centre in Caerleon.  more...

Dinas hold out for win

Pontypool Utd 22 Dinas Powys 26  more...

  
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