内容摘要：The SNP at Westminster, now backed by the first minister, John Swinney, believe the oil refinery at Grangemouth should also be nationalised, because it's a strategic economic asset.

The SNP at Westminster, now backed by the first minister, John Swinney, believe the oil refinery at Grangemouth should also be nationalised, because it's a strategic economic asset.

"Barry Island?... I am not traipsing the best side of my family all the way down to Wales to see my son, my only son, get married in some dirty fairground," she fumed.will air on Christmas Day, 17 years since it first hit our screens.

In that time there is no doubt the sitcom has drawn droves of tourists to the area - but has it changed perceptions of the south Wales seaside town?"I think [Pam] was being a bit unkind to the town," said BBC meteorologist and presenter Derek Brockway who grew up in Barry and still lives nearby."There are parts of it that some people might find a bit tacky but it's got its own character.

"Barry is a special place... it is definitely on the up and that's been helped by Gavin and Stacey."Barry Island was once a popular holiday resort with south Wales' miners, who would head there with their families during miners' fortnight, typically the last week of July and the first week of August.

Growing up there in the '70s, Derek recalled seeing a vibrant Barry Island fall into decline when cheap air travel saw the demise of the British seaside holiday and the town's Butlins closed in 1996.

"You didn't necessarily want to go there but since Gavin and Stacey it has put the town firmly back on the map again," he said.Police said the "extremely intensive investigation" could span the UK after the remains were found at what was believed to be a rescue centre in Crays Hill, Essex, on Tuesday.

Oaveed Rahman, of Hope Road, Crays Hill, was due to appear at court on Thursday, charged with three counts of fraud by false representation and two animal cruelty offences.A second man arrested in the investigation was released on bail until July, Essex Police said.

Officers have been trying to locate the dogs' last-known owners, as well asat the premises near Billericay.