Bro Radio Newsroom
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Cardiff Bay connects to heat network
Work is taking place on connecting key buildings in Cardiff Bay to a new low-carbon heat network.
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Two boys guilty of Kamran Aman murder
Two teenage boys have been found guilty of the murder of Kamran Aman in Barry.
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Man's body found in Barry Dock
Detectives are investigating the death of a man whose was found at Barry Dock.
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Another successful year for Santa's Cause
Local businesses, community groups and council workers have once again come together to support the annual Santa's Cause campaign.
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Council set to relaunch petitions scheme
There's been calls for an online petition scheme for Vale of Glamorgan residents to be made more visible.
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Two men questioned after A48 collision
Two men have been questioned after a car hit a roundabout on the A48 Cowbridge bypass during a police chase.
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Candlelighting held at Barry chapel
An annual Christmas candlelighting event has been held at Merthyr Dyfan Cemetery in Barry.
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Power tools found in stolen vehicle
Police want to trace the owners of power tools which have been recovered from a stolen vehicle.
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Engineering works to hit Christmas trains
Local train services will be affected by engineering works over the Christmas and New Year holidays.
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Council sets out future housing plans
The sites where nearly 8,000 homes could be built in the Vale of Glamorgan have been revealed.
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Joint police and fire control room criticised
Fire service staff in South Wales are sleeping in cars between excessive night shifts and have compared trying to run the control room to a Wetherspoon's on a match day.
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Costs rise for new Cowbridge school
The cost of building a new home for a Cowbridge primary school has risen by more than £4 million.
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St Athan: plans to build 51 new council homes
51 new council homes are set to be built in St Athan.
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Vale Council to continue tax premiums
Council tax premiums for long term empty properties and second homes are set to continue next year in the Vale of Glamorgan.
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Penarth: work to make cliff safe after landslips
Plans have been set out to stabilise land in Penarth Marina where several landslips led to safety concerns.
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Debate over single Welsh police force reignited
The prospect of merging Wales' four police forces into a single mega-force has resurfaced, as politicians scrambled to respond to reports of an overhaul of policing in the new year.
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New five-year food strategy launched
A new five-year strategy has been unveiled to create a new food system for the Vale of Glamorgan.
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£20 million regeneration Plan submitted to the UK Government
A regeneration plan worth £20 million has been submitted to the UK Government.
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Popular Barry Island Chippy announces its closure
Boofys, which has been serving customers on Barry Island for almost 25 years, is set to close in January.
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Missing Penarth man found after appeal
A 27 year-old man from Penarth has been found after he went missing for four days.
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Parc prison expansion plan ''ill-judged''
Wales' unwanted title as the nation with the highest "in-country" imprisonment rate in western Europe is set to be solidified due to the expansion of HMP Parc.
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Panto stars drop in at Penarth hospice
The stars of Sleeping Beauty - Cardiff's Christmas pantomine - have paid a special visit to the Marie Curie hospice in Penarth.
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Ruth and Steve go training with the RNLI
Ruth Jones joined lifeboat crews from Barry Dock and Porthcawl for a training session as part of a new TV special.
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Aberthaw: trespassing banned at power station
The owners of the former Aberthaw power station have been granted a High Court injunction against trespassers.
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New trains coming to Vale line in 2026
New tri-mode trains are set to be introduced on the Vale of Glamorgan Line next year.
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Council approves next step in Crossrail scheme
There's been another step forward on the first phase of a major transport project that could eventually see a tramway built between Cardiff Central and Cardiff Bay.
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Aberthaw turbine donated to aviation museum
A gas turbine from the former Aberthaw power station has been donated to a nearby museum.
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Council publishes 2025 self-assessment
Vale of Glamorgan Council has published its annual self-assessment for 2025.
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Calls to ‘eliminate’ small business rates rejected
A Conservative call to abolish rates for all small businesses in Wales has been voted down by the Senedd amid warnings the tax burden is "hollowing out" high streets.
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Lifeboat crew commended after complex rescue
Six lifeboat crew members have been praised by the RNLI following a complex rescue on one of their busiest days of the year.
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Cladding repairs 'nowhere near acceptable pace'
Developers have fully fixed only four out of 163 at-risk buildings in Wales more than eight years on from the Grenfell disaster, which killed 72 people.
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More council cash in budget deal
Vale of Glamorgan Council is set to receive more funding from the Welsh Government next year.
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Council boss joins CCR Energy
A council boss in Monmouthshire says he's joining an energy firm for no additional pay but "plenty of headaches".
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Senedd backs bus shake-up
The Senedd has given the green light for a overhaul of Welsh bus services, putting ministers in the driving seat to decide routes, timetables and fares.
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Labour and Plaid strike £300m budget deal
The Labour Welsh Government has struck a £300m deal with Plaid Cymru to pass its £27bn spending plans for next year, with additional money for the NHS and councils.
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Megan keeps on running through Barry
A woman aiming to run 200 marathons in 200 days will reach Barry on Thursday.
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Bro Radio offers up spare air time to local charities at Christmas
Bro Radio will promote the work of four charities working in the Vale of Glamorgan during the festive period.
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Three Barry sites confirmed in housing plan
Three sites for new housing in the Barry area have been included in the council’s development plan despite concerns about the impact on traffic and a lack of infrastructure.
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Biker in hospital after Barry collision
A biker has been taken to hospital with life changing injuries after being hit by a car on Cardiff Road in Barry.
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Get fit and reset in 2026
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.
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Fashion and Beauty for Christmas celebrations
Whether you're planning to look Glam for your Christmas party or family gathering, there are some great local businesses for you to discover.
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Toys, gifts and treats from local Vale businesses
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.
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Food for the festive season in the Vale of Glamorgan
One of the great parts of the festive season is the great food and drink we come together to experience with family and friends.
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Senedd 2026: Penybont Bro Morgannwg candidates
The candidate lists are being announced in Penybont Bro Morgannwg ahead of the 2026 Senedd elections.
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Senedd 2026: Caerdydd Penarth candidates
The candidate lists are being announced in Caerdydd Penarth ahead of the 2026 Senedd elections.
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Bro Radio Stars Step Into the Spotlight for Festive Pantomime
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.
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The kids are taking over!
On Easter Monday from 12pm, the kids are taking over!
