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It was harder than you’d imagine to get people to talk about an election in a leafy Welsh town.

A one-week Town Boost Programme in Llantwit Major has been hailed a success, delivering a range of improvements to the town centre, whilst bringing together residents, businesses and local partners.

A photographer who grew up in Barry, but now lives in LA will return to the Town with his first UK solo exhibition.

The Barry War Museum & Heritage Centre has announced plans to become a charity and change its name, having secured an ongoing arrangement and partnership with landlord Transport for Wales for its Barry Island Station site.

A Welsh language drama about the life of poet Waldo Williams was a sell-out success in Barry.

It was harder than you’d imagine to get people to talk about an election in a leafy Welsh town.

A one-week Town Boost Programme in Llantwit Major has been hailed a success, delivering a range of improvements to the town centre, whilst bringing together residents, businesses and local partners.

A councillor elected last year in a by-election in the Iltydd ward of Barry has defected to Restore Britain.

A man has been charged following an incident in Park Road, near Porthkerry Country Park on Monday night.

A photographer who grew up in Barry, but now lives in LA will return to the Town with his first UK solo exhibition.

Staff and volunteers at the UK’s leading end-of-life charity are coming together to take part in a 40-hour bikeathon to celebrate the charity’s flagship fundraiser.

A bid to transform one of Cardiff’s most well-known independent music venues has been approved.

On May 7th the way we vote in Senedd elections is changing.

There are just a few days left to nominate an individual, business or group for Bro Radio's Community Awards.

Two males have been arrested following an incident in Park Road, Barry, at around 10:30pm on Monday, 13th April.

Eight local organisations have benefited from the Rotary Club of Barry and District's annual Easter Egg Appeal.

Over 675 candidates are competing for your votes at the Senedd election on 7th May, as the official lists are confirmed.

Barry Athletic Club recently held a successful Open Day, including the official opening of the green and the unveiling of a bench and memorial trophy competition, in memory of Gareth Humphreys.

Retrospective plans have been filed to change the use of a former aircraft hangar to an “indoor go-karting facility” in the Vale of Glamorgan.

A popular restaurant’s outdoor bar is currently being investigated, sparking outrage from a number of customers.

Following a successful trial in Penarth, Dinas Powys and Sully in 2025, soft plastic recycling will be rolled out County-wide from next week.

Olympian Jamie Baulch has issued a call for people to take part in the Barry Island 10k this May in aid of Cancer Research Wales.

People walking near five rivers in the Vale of Glamorgan will now find new signs designed to make it quicker and easier to report suspected pollution.

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Jane Hutt has today retired, after serving the Vale of Glamorgan as Member of the Senedd for 27 years.

Over 675 candidates are competing for your votes at the Senedd election on 7th May, as the official lists are confirmed.

On May 7th the way we vote in Senedd elections is changing.

The candidate lists are being announced in Penybont Bro Morgannwg ahead of the 2026 Senedd elections.

The candidate lists are being announced in Caerdydd Penarth ahead of the 2026 Senedd elections.

The spectre of relegation has hung over Barry RFC all season and, following fellow strugglers Cambrian Welfare’s 32-27 victory at Penarth on Saturday, the Bombers will be playing in Admiral National League Division 2 East Central next season.

Dinas Powys, knowing they were safe from relegation, were under no pressure against a strong Ferndale in their final league match of the season, the fixture being played in a mix of hail, rain, wind and sun.

Barry Athletic Club recently held a successful Open Day, including the official opening of the green and the unveiling of a bench and memorial trophy competition, in memory of Gareth Humphreys.

Olympian Jamie Baulch has issued a call for people to take part in the Barry Island 10k this May in aid of Cancer Research Wales.

Barry Town United AFC has secured its UEFA Men’s Club Licence and its FAW Men’s Tier 1 Club licence ahead of the 2026/2027 season.

Ofcom is investigating encrypted messaging app Telegram having received evidence suggesting child sexual abuse material has been shared on the platform.

A man who admitted the religiously aggravated rape of a Sikh woman has been warned he could face life in jail.

An X Factor singer accused of attempting to murder a social media influencer by hitting her with her car made a heart sign to family and friends as she was remanded in custody.

Two UK ticket-holders have scooped a third of the Euromillions jackpot winning more than £41million each, National Lottery operator Allwyn has said.

Facial recognition systems will be introduced across the country, the government has said as it welcomed the failure of a legal challenge to the technology.

An unregulated sperm donor - who claims to have fathered 180 children - has failed in his court bid to be declared a parent.

If it feels like hay fever is hitting harder every year, you're not imagining it.

Too many children are still being subjected to "intrusive and traumatic" strip searches, the Children's Commissioner has warned.

English Football League (EFL) clubs have opposed bringing in a VAR challenge system for managers in the Championship.

Harvey Weinstein used his influence in Hollywood to prey on women, a prosecutor has told a New York jury as a rape charge returned to court for a third time.

Alan Osmond, the oldest member of family pop group The Osmonds, one of the most successful groups of the 1970s has died, his family has said.

US singer D4vd has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a 14-year-old girl, who was found dismembered in his Tesla.

Amy Winehouse's father has lost a High Court claim against two of the star's friends over the sale of items she once owned.

Zoologist, TV presenter and author Desmond Morris has died at the age of 98.