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Bees are buzzing but need warmer weather
THE APIARY is literally buzzing with life. All the colonies have come through the winter months and theit priority is…
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Passing Comment – Cadstock is gone – let’s bring it back next year
I AM absolutely gutted that this year’s Cadstock as been cancelled after catastrophic cash cuts to the Vale Council community…
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Passing Comment – Llantwit Major’s sanctuary spirit shines through
By Sue Vincent Jones Well, fancy the Far Right thinking they can just saunter into our Vale to cause chaos…
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When the ‘Great Escape’ left locals locked in their homes
WE have just had a very significant anniversary in the Bridgend and Vale area which many local people may be…
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Protecting our planet
Taking action against litter can be good for you THIS edition of the column by local environmentalist Brian Mayne looks…
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Passing Comment – Cost of living pressures lead to tough choices
SO, what did we all think when the council tax bill dropped dismally on the mat then – money well-spent…
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When King Edward II hid at a farm in Llangynwyd
KING Edward II, also known as Edward of Caernarfon, was born in Caernarfon Castle on 25th April 1284.
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Passing Comment – Planners must acknowledge the ‘new normal’
Passing Comment. Well, my faith in the Vale Council has been slightly restored with the narrow defeat of the Model…
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Beekeepers need to be on constant red alert over deadly mite!
Apiary news. shoots are showing everywhere. Snowdrops and hazel catkins are out and the days are getting longer.
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‘Greenwashing’ and how to spot it
I RECENTLY read that the International Consumer Protection Enforcement Network analysed 500 websites and found that up to 40% of…
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