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Councillors have resolved to transform a village by building hundreds of new homes on its outskirts, though the plans ultimately might not come to light.

A primary school in Penarth is leading a new project to transform bilingual learning by tailoring Welsh language training to the specific needs of its staff.

South Wales Police and Gwent Police have launched a new online portal to help victims of crime stay updated on the progress of their case.

Penarth Pier Pavilion Cinema has received £65,000 from the Arts Council of Wales’ Arts Capital Investment Fund to support a significant upgrade to its projection and sound systems.

A new cafe could soon be coming to a High Street in Barry, should plans be approved.

Reform MS for Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg, Sarah Cooper-Lesadd, has announced her defection to Plaid Cymru.

Wales’ culture minister fielded questions on Plaid Cymru's plans to press for the devolution of broadcasting in the Senedd’s first committee scrutiny session after the summer break.

A wide range of hospitality, leisure, and accommodation businesses across Wales could see their rates bills reduced by 30% under a new Welsh Government proposal to support high street venues.

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.

As October marks Restart a Heart Month, Welsh heart charity Calon Hearts is raising awareness of the barriers which could prevent women from receiving lifesaving CPR after a cardiac arrest.

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 Bowler Nicola Clarke-Squires takes the Glamorgan County Championship Ladies' 4-wood title.

Penarth Athletic Club has taken the next formal step toward rebuilding its fire‑damaged clubhouse, launching a public consultation on plans for a major redevelopment at the Meadow Lane ground.

A Barry man who left school at 14 with no qualifications has secured a place to study medicine at the University of Bristol, just two years after returning to education.

The UEFA Executive Committee has confirmed that the 2029 UEFA Women's Champions League Final will take place at the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff.

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.

Penarth Pier Pavilion Cinema has received £65,000 from the Arts Council of Wales’ Arts Capital Investment Fund to support a significant upgrade to its projection and sound systems.

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.

The air traffic outage that grounded thousands of flights was not caused by a 'military operation' but by a software problem, an initial investigation has found.

A group of motor industry manufacturers has written to Andy Burnham and his chancellor to ask for help to switch from supplying parts for cars to making kit for the defence sector.

Actress Stephanie Cole, best known for her roles in Coronation Street, Tenko and Open All Hours, has died aged 84, her agent said.

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A 19-year-old has been jailed for more than two years for piloting a "mega dinghy" carrying 167 people across the Channel.

British rapper Sway, who made history as the first unsigned artist to win a MOBO Award, has died aged 44.

A British woman who was abducted in Malawi has been rescued and reunited with her family after a shoot-out between officers and the kidnappers, police said.

British rapper Sway, who made history as the first unsigned artist to win a MOBO Award, has died aged 44.

The UK's "dismal record" in the Eurovision Song Contest is going to be investigated by MPs after years of poor results.

The stadium owner at the heart of the row over the removal of rapper Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's US tour says Sheeran asked him to match his own $2m (£1.5m) donation for "aid in the region".

Disgraced BBC presenter Huw Edwards has taken to an online platform to argue that if we wasn't a "highly visible" public figure, he may not have faced criminal charges.

Ireland will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest for the second year in a row in protest at Israel's participation, broadcaster RTE says.