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Barry Dock RNLI and lifeguards helps welcome King’s Baton Relay into Wales
Barry Dock RNLI, alongside the local RNLI Lifeguard Team, played a key role in welcoming the King’s Baton Relay into Wales on Friday, as the relay officially began its Welsh journey at Whitmore Bay.
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Vale Food Trail draws more than 1,500 visitors during two‑week celebration
This year’s Vale Food Trail has wrapped up with strong support from residents, visitors and local businesses, attracting more than 1,500 people to events across the Vale of Glamorgan.
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A former aircraft hangar is set to start building electric cars
A company will use a former aircraft hangar to start building electric cars that promise to be a “wholly Welsh-built product” after the Vale Council gave consent for the plans.
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Councillors grill Welsh Water and Natural Resources Wales over state of local bathing waters
Council bosses from Bridgend have been given an update about the current quality of bathing waters and the impacts of the River Ogmore on the county borough during a scrutiny meeting.
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Wales’ new local government and housing minister faces questions in the Senedd
Local government funding, protection for renters, and asylum seekers were all discussed as Wales’ housing minister took questions from Senedd colleagues on Wednesday, June 17.
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St Nicholas Primary School Earns UNICEF Gold Award for Children’s Rights Work
St Nicholas Church in Wales Primary School has become one of only two primary schools in the Vale of Glamorgan to achieve UNICEF UK’s prestigious Rights Respecting Schools Gold Award.
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Senedd members agree motion to create a register for lobbyists
Calls for a new statutory lobbyists register have been backed in the Senedd.
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Fonmon Castle has unveiled one of its most unusual – and already most talked‑about – events for 2026: The Great Crisp and Potato Festival.
The new family-friendly festival will take place on 5 September 2026, running from 11am to 6pm, and promises a full day of food, fun and entertainment celebrating two of Britain’s favourite snacks.
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Popular former wedding venue could see use as guesthouse
A popular former wedding venue could become a guesthouse if the local council gives the go-ahead.
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Barry Round Table and Barry 41 Club Launch Year‑Long Fundraising Campaign for Ronald McDonald House
Barry Round Table and Barry 41 Club have announced a year‑long fundraising campaign aiming to raise £5,000 – the cost of funding a family room for an entire year at Ronald McDonald House, the charity that provides free accommodation to families with children receiving hospital care.
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Three arrested in connection with multi-million-pound cannabis importation
An investigation into the importation of millions of pounds’ worth of cannabis from Canada to the UK has led to two men and one woman from South Wales being arrested this morning (16 June) as part of a South West Regional Organised Unit (SWROCU) led investigation.
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E‑bike Seized in Llantwit Major as Police Step Up Action on Illegal Riding
South Wales Police have seized an e‑bike capable of reaching more than 60mph after it was ridden through Llantwit Major town centre, as part of a wider crackdown on illegal and anti‑social bike use across the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff.
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First Minister questioned on housing, the Armed Forces, and Nation of Sanctuary plan in FMQs
Rhun ap Iorwerth fielded questions on housing shortages, the Armed Forces, and the Nation of Sanctuary as he returned for his third First Minister’s Questions today.
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Calls for Welsh Government to end term-time only pay for school support staff
Calls for a new negotiating body for school support staff, and an end to term-time only pay, has been backed in the Senedd.
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New deputy minister for transport addresses need for key infrastructure resilience
The Welsh Government's new deputy transport minister has highlighted the need for “key infrastructure resilience” across the country.
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Filming underway with Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs for brand new Welsh BBC comedy, Better Later
Filming has commenced on a new Welsh BBC comedy, Better Late, co-starring and co-written by Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs.
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Llansannor and Llanharry Primary Praised for ‘Nurturing’ and ‘Inclusive’ Environment in New Estyn Report
Llansannor and Llanharry Church in Wales Primary School has been praised for its calm, inclusive atmosphere and strong leadership following its latest Estyn inspection.
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The candidates standing in the upcoming Baruc ward by-election
A by-election is set to take place in the Baruc ward on the Vale of Glamorgan Council, after Mark Hooper was elected to the Senedd back in May.
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Former Ysgol Y Deri Headteacher Chris Britten Awarded MBE for Services to Education
A well‑known figure in the Vale’s education community has been recognised in the King’s Honours List, with former Ysgol Y Deri headteacher Chris Britten receiving an MBE for his contribution to education.
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Spectrum Singers celebrate 25 years with a sold‑out Silver anniversary concert at Penarth Pier Pavilion
Spectrum Singers marked a major milestone on Friday, 12 June with Silver, a sold‑out 25th anniversary concert at Penarth Pier Pavilion that drew a full house.
2026 Senedd Election
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Senedd 2026: Penybont Bro Morgannwg Constituency
The candidate lists are being announced in Penybont Bro Morgannwg ahead of the 2026 Senedd elections.
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Senedd 2026: Caerdydd Penarth Constituency
The candidate lists are being announced in Caerdydd Penarth ahead of the 2026 Senedd elections.
Bro Radio Sport
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Barry Town United announced two signings on first day of the transfer window
Following the departure of five key Barry Town United players, the club have announced the signing of two players on the first day of the transfer window.
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Barry Family Receives Posthumous Welsh Athletics Award Honouring Long-Serving Teacher
A Barry family has received a Welsh Athletics lifetime service award on behalf of a former local schoolteacher, four decades after his death.
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Debutants Scimitar Thunder crowned men’s winners at Old Penarthians 75th anniversary sevens
Debutants Scimitar Thunder were the men’s winners at Old Penarthians 75th anniversary sevens tournament, beating Empire 7s 33-7 in the final.
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Island Marine FC Launches Major Fundraising Drive as Club Seeks to Take Over Maslin Park Lease
One of Barry’s longest‑standing grassroots football clubs has announced ambitious plans to secure the future of its home ground, as Island Marine FC begins the process of taking over the lease and licence for Maslin Park.
Culture & Arts
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Vale Food Trail draws more than 1,500 visitors during two‑week celebration
This year’s Vale Food Trail has wrapped up with strong support from residents, visitors and local businesses, attracting more than 1,500 people to events across the Vale of Glamorgan.
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Your travel guide - Concerts at the Principality Stadium
Two concerts will be held at Principality Stadium during June, with Take That performing on the 16th and Metallica on the 28th.
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St Athan Community Council Extends Deadline for Children’s Art Competition
Young artists in St Athan are being given extra time to get creative, after the Community Council announced an extension to its 2026 Children’s Art Competition.
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Bro Radio Celebrates Sixth Community Awards at Barry’s Memo Arts Centre
Bro Radio brought the community together on Friday night as it celebrated the sixth annual Community Awards, sponsored by Victoria Park Mazda.
The latest from Sky News
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Three prisoners given whole life orders for murder of child-killer inmate
Three prisoners will never be released from jail after the murder of a fellow inmate.
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Need for 'genuine human connection' has never been greater, says Kate
The Princess of Wales said the need for "genuine human connection" has never been greater.
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Burnham 'going to be PM' as 'herd is stampeding' against Starmer, says Harriet Harman
Andy Burnham will become prime minister as the herd is "not just moving" against Sir Keir Starmer "it's stampeding", Harriet Harman told Sky News.
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Rioters jailed over disorder sparked by deaths of two teenagers
Thirty people have been sentenced after the deaths of two teenagers in an e-bike crash sparked riots in Cardiff.
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Man jailed for 16 years in 'sextortion' case as police appeal for victims
A 31-year-old man has been jailed for 16 years after sexually assaulting and blackmailing multiple young men, including two teenagers.
The latest Entertainment from Sky News
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Daveigh Chase, star of Lilo & Stitch and The Ring, dies aged 35
Daveigh Chase, the voice of Lilo in Disney's animated film Lilo & Stitch, has died aged 35.
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Rap producer Tay Keith, who worked with Travis Scott, Drake and Beyonce, dies aged 29
Grammy-nominated rap producer Tay Keith, who worked with artists including Beyonce, Travis Scott and Future, has died aged 29.
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BBC to cut hundreds of jobs and review programmes as part of major downsizing
The BBC is to cut about 550 roles and review broadcast TV and radio programmes - as well as the positions of its chief news presenters - in the first phase of a major downsizing plan.
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Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'aggressive' prostate cancer diagnosis
Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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Naomi Campbell asks for 'respect' at hearing to appeal her charity ban
Naomi Campbell says she had been "deceived" as she gave evidence to appeal a five-year ban on being a charity trustee.
