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A landmark building on Cowbridge High Street is being given a new lease of life, with support from the Vale of Glamorgan Council helping to transform the former Barclays bank into a modern coworking hub, guest accommodation and a juice and smoothie bar.

The shortlist for the 2026 Vale and Bridgend Business Awards has been released, marking the first year the event will bring together nominees from both counties.

Residents in the Vale of Glamorgan could see two changes to local recycling and waste services later this year, with proposals due to be discussed by the Council’s Place Scrutiny Committee before going to Cabinet.

A group of councillors will make a decision next week on a development of more than 300 new homes in the Village, which has already received over 55 objections from members of the public.

Public Health Wales has thanked parents and carers in Barry after 1,000 children received a Hepatitis A vaccination as part of the response to the ongoing outbreak. It's reminding families that there is still time to get vaccinated before the programme ends this Saturday.

Plans have been approved to convert offices into a bedsit in Barry, but local police and the town council aren’t happy.

South Wales Police are appealing for information after a collision involving a car and an e‑bike on Penarth Road, Cardiff, on Friday evening.

A newly qualified teacher from Penarth is set to appear in a new series, Athrawon, on S4C this Wednesday.

Barry Athletic bowlers are celebrating a double success, with both their Private Greens East Wales League teams winning promotion.

Barry Athletic Bowls Club clinched a second county title in a keenly contested Ladies Triples final against Penylan, their 21-17 victory being secured on the last end as the match finished in darkness.

The Football Association of Wales has announced that former Swansea Head Coach Alan Sheehan and former Wales International Ashley Williams will join Craig Bellamy's coaching staff.

Barry go into the new rugby season firmly focused on regaining their place in the top division, after relegation to League Division 2 East Central last season.

A volunteer‑run pop‑up cinema in Llantwit Major is set to bring films to rural audiences all year round, after securing support from The National Lottery Community Fund.

The cinema at Penarth Pier Pavilion has been nominated for BIFA’s Cinema of the Year Award, placing the Vale of Glamorgan Council‑owned venue among the UK’s most celebrated independent screens.

Music lovers in Barry will have the chance to enjoy an evening of choral favourites later this month, as Cowbridge Male Voice Choir brings a special fundraising concert to Coastlands Family Church on Friday 25 September 2026 at 7pm.