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With the UK in the midst of a bitter cold snap, many of us are reaching for hot water bottles to help keep warm around the house.

A solicitor who defrauded Cancer Research UK out of £4,800 by submitting false claims for will-writing services has been sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended for two years.

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Cate McHugh who’s from Llantwit Major has won the latest series of The Voice UK.

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The performance of Country Roads, featured in the final of series 14 of the hit TV show “The Voice”

A filmmaker originally from Barry is celebrating international recognition after her documentary was screened in Manhattan, New York.

Pupils from Ysgol Gymraeg Iolo Morganwg have left their mark on their new school at a steel signing event.

Plans for a major refurbishment of Cowbridge Town Hall have been revealed, with the project expected to cost around £3 million and building work currently anticipated between late 2028 and late 2029.

More than 30 Penarth RNLI shop volunteers came together for their half-yearly meeting, with four members recognised for a combined 50 years of dedicated service to the charity.

Cultural services have faced “underinvestment for decades”, according to the person in charge of Wales’ museums - with Cardiff’s National Museum needing tens of millions of pounds for immediate repairs.

Plans for the future of Colcot Sports Centre and Buttrills Playing Fields are said to be moving to the next stage after more than 700 responses were received to a public consultation.

A bid to bring a “vibrant new type of offer” to Llantwit Major promises to provide “artisan food and drinks” to the area.

Legacy Leisure has invested £120,000 in new gym equipment at Penarth Leisure Centre.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is progressing plans to create a new Wellbeing Hub in Barry as part of changes to the way Adult Day Services are provided.

Barry households using nappies, incontinence pads and other absorbent hygiene products are being offered an additional weekly waste collection under a new trial.

Bro Radio is celebrating after securing three Gold awards at the 2026 Community Radio Awards, recognising the station’s presenters, training work and national political coverage.

As Halloween approaches, the RSPCA has shared some great ways to enjoy the All Hallows' Eve celebrations with your pets - but has warned against dressing up animals this spooky season.

A series of warrants linked to reports of bikes being ridden illegally have been executed by South Wales Police.

South Wales Police say officers have been given additional powers to direct people to leave King Square, following continued incidents of anti-social behaviour, fighting and criminal damage.

A project lasting almost 15 years to restore historic features at Llantwit Major Town Hall has finally been completed.

Residents and visitors can now report overflowing litter bins by scanning QR codes being rolled out across town centres in the Vale of Glamorgan.

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An iconic Māori haka, Ka Mate was performed on the roof of Principality Stadium as part of a unique activation celebrating the deep rugby connections between Wales and New Zealand ahead of the Nations Championship this autumn.

Plans for the future of Colcot Sports Centre and Buttrills Playing Fields are said to be moving to the next stage after more than 700 responses were received to a public consultation.

Legacy Leisure has invested £120,000 in new gym equipment at Penarth Leisure Centre.

Barry’s nine-try blitz, six in the second half, blew Newport HSOB away in horrendous conditions at the Reservoir Field on Saturday as the Bombers took their unbeaten league form into the Plate competition.

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Cate McHugh who’s from Llantwit Major has won the latest series of The Voice UK.

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The performance of Country Roads, featured in the final of series 14 of the hit TV show “The Voice”

A filmmaker originally from Barry is celebrating international recognition after her documentary was screened in Manhattan, New York.

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Cate McHugh from Llantwit Major has reached the final of the latest series of the Voice UK.

Five teenagers have been seriously injured after they were stabbed at a party on Halloween - as police ask for information about an "unknown group".

An 18-year-old man has died and a boy was injured in a collision following an approach from patrolling police officers.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will make a statement on new immigration laws on Monday.

The King will speak about slavery with "unflinching honesty" and "sincere sorrow" in a speech to Commonwealth leaders amid increasing pressure for Britain to offer an apology over its role in the transatlantic slave trade.

Five suspected far-right activists from Britain were detained in northern France last Thursday, according to authorities.

Flights have been disrupted at Jersey Airport due to the unlawful operation of drones in the vicinity on Saturday evening, the airport and the island's chief minister have said.

The telecoms giant Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) is to axe thousands of jobs as it slashes its cost base amid investor concerns about its ability to service its £22bn debt mountain.

Police investigating the killing of a 38-year-old man in an apparent group attack have made an arrest in what is being called a "significant development".

Selma Blair has spoken publicly for the first time since she was charged with assault following an incident on a plane earlier this month.

Star Trek and X-Men actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died after a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's and dementia.

Police have closed the investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death after a post-mortem found she died accidentally.

Meghan Markle has said she "can't wait" to join as a host for the upcoming series of Junior MasterChef Australia.

Nicki Minaj said Donald Trump "has given us a future to look forward to" as she joined the US president on stage at a rally in Michigan.