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A Vale of Glamorgan councillor has blasted school funding in the county as a “catastrophic failure to adequately fund our schools”.

The Skate Park at Bear Field in Cowbridge is set for a major upgrade as one of the first projects linked to the Vale of Glamorgan's new Placemaking Plans.

New apprenticeship courses in construction are set to be introduced in Wales, with the aim of filling the skills gaps identified by the industry.

A proposal to overhaul an old Penarth bank into a “vibrant and welcoming” café have been sent to a local council.

A new poll commissioned by Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru shows 51% of people aged 16+ in Wales lack confidence that they have the information they need ahead of the Senedd election on 7th May 2026.

A construction hub has been secured as work continues on upgrrading rail links to and from Cardiff Bay.

A prolific thief has been banned from the Holton Road area of Barry for three years.

A public consultation is underway on a new 15-year local development plan for the Vale of Glamorgan.

Plans have been lodged for new five-star lodges at a holiday park in Cowbridge.

An investigation's underway into the sudden death of a man at Romilly Park in Barry.

Sully Primary School is to get a funding boost as it joins a Wales-wide investment programme.

Speed limits are being reduced on three roads in Barry and Rhoose, despite objections and a withdrawl of police support.

Vale of Glamorgan Council says it will review where it sources food produce following concerns over imported chicken in school meals.

One person was taken to hospital following a three-vehicle collision in Bonvilston.

A Penarth man who survived a health scare has unveiled a red bench to mark the British Heart Foundation's 65th anniversary.

70 new homes could be built near Barry Docks as part of a major housing scheme.

A visitors' centre for Glamorgan's Heritage Coast could see new improvements if plans get council approval.

A group of international carnival drummers will join an encore performance of a unique pirate opera in Penarth this weekend.

More than £500 has been raised for two charities at the annual Big Barry Fairtrade Quiz.

Cardiff & Vale Credit Union’s Barry Branch is set to move this April.

Plans have been lodged to turn a further Penarth gym into a new retail space.

A new microbrewery is quietly taking shape at Atlantic Business Park in Barry, taking on the former VOG Brewery Unit.

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A former Commonwealth Games shooter has scooped a £250,000 jackpot on the People's Postcode Lottery.

An investigation is continuing into the sudden death of a teenager at a house in Cogan.

South Wales Police are warning of the dangers of blank firing guns 'falling into the wrong hands'.

A controversial water park attraction won't be returning to Cosmeston Lakes this summer.

Cardiff Council has passed a motion urging the UK and Welsh governments to make fireworks quieter.

A popular pub scheme for designated drivers will be returning for the Six Nations.

The headteacher of two Barry secondary schools has been nominated for a prestigious St David's Award.

A Barry man has been charged following another day-of-action targeting wanted suspects.

The amount people pay for policing in South Wales could increase by almost 7% next year.

A young drug dealer has been detained after he led police through a high-speed chase while he was high on cannabis.

A recycling system for soft plastics will be rolled out across the Vale of Glamorgan in the Spring.

Health services in Cardiff and the Vale have seen a big increase in the number of people getting support for ketamine-related problems.

Two men have been charged after a disc cutter was stolen from an unlocked van in Barry.

Plaid Cymru has backed calls to turn Barry's Old Harbour into a local nature reserve.

One person was taken to hospital after they went missing near Rhoose Point.

£11 million is being offered to support farmers as they move to a controversial new subsidy scheme.

A Penarth-based artist is behind a new exhibition to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

Blood pressure monitors are now available to borrow from libraries in the Vale of Glamorgan.

A 44 year-old man has been charged with sexual assault following an incident in Cardiff Bay.

An Agatha Christie classic is being brought to the stage by a local theatre company in Dinas Powys this Spring.

Two council by-elections will be held on the same day in Penarth and St Nicholas next month.

Three Barry men have been jailed for their roles in a major drug dealing network.

Vale of Glamorgan Council has dropped formal warnings against seven schools over their budget deficits.

The Deputy First Minister has told a summit at Hensol Castle that Wales will benefit from cleaner rivers.

Bro Radio will promote the work of four charities working in the Vale of Glamorgan during the festive period.

Whether you're looking to get fit in 2026 or reset your mind, body and soul, we've put together a list of local businesses to help you do just that.

Whether you're planning to look Glam for your Christmas party or family gathering, there are some great local businesses for you to discover.

Whether you're looking for toys, collectables, books or flowers, there are plenty of gifting options in the Vale of Glamorgan for you to discover.

One of the great parts of the festive season is the great food and drink we come together to experience with family and friends.

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.

Bro Radio is proud to announce that two of its presenters will be trading the studio for the stage this December, as they join the cast of Array Theatre’s magical production of Cinderella.

On Easter Monday from 12pm, the kids are taking over!