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Four-day strike to hit First buses
Bus workers in South Wales are set to stage a four-day strike after a new pay offer was rejected.
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Organised Fireworks Displays in the Vale of Glamorgan
As Bonfire Night approaches, several organised displays are taking place at sports clubs and community fields across the Vale of Glamorgan.
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'Good' inspection for Barry care home
A Barry care home has been rated 'good' following two visits by inspectors during the summer.
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Tributes to grandmother after fatal collision
Tributes are being paid to a grandmother following a fatal road collision in Barry.
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Cowbridge school praised by inspectors
A Cowbridge primary school has been praised by inspectors for how it teaches the Curriculum for Wales.
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Halloween Which Craft event is coming back to the town centre
Barry Town Council’s Halloween event is returning once again, for the whole community to enjoy on Friday, 31 October 2025.
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Senedd members called for lifelong blue badges for people with permanent conditions, labelling the current renewal system as unfair, stressful and potentially discriminatory
Senedd members called for lifelong blue badges for people with permanent conditions, labelling the current renewal system as unfair, stressful and potentially discriminatory.
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Net zero housing earmarked for former tip
A major housing development in the Vale will be built on top of a former tip where asbestos and arsenic has been detected.
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Apple Day Celebrations Bring Penarth Communities Together
An annual celebration where local people bring apples for pressing returned to Penarth last week.
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Council’s development plan falling behind target
House-building in the Vale of Glamorgan is falling behind targets set by the Welsh Government years ago.
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Schools in Wales will be required to deliver at least 10% of teaching in Welsh by 2030
Schools in Wales will be required to deliver at least 10% of their teaching in Welsh by 2030 as part of a decade-long plan to implement “landmark” legislation.
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Nearly 1,000 children take part in Vale Summer Reading Challenge
Nearly 1000 children and young people took part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge across libraries in the Vale of Glamorgan in 2025.
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More than 60 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters seized across Cardiff and Barry
More than 60 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters have been seized in one day of action across Cardiff and Barry.
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Passenger Numbers Grow at Cardiff Airport following strong summer
Over 928,000 passengers travelled through Cardiff Airport this summer, an increase of 5.3%
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Poll shows incidents of sexual harassment
A number of employees at a Welsh council were sexually assaulted at work, according to a major union.
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Art Exhibition with a difference held at Penarth Hospice
A hospice in Penarth has held an art exhibition with a difference, showcasing what art means to people affected by a terminal illness.
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Wales History Trails Passport Challenge Returns to 34 Museums Across Wales
Fourteen Welsh Museums are set to take part in the Wales History Trails Passport Challenge running from October Half Term.
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Ysgol Y Deri Pupils power new Penarth Shop
A new retail space has opened in Penarth, following months of planning, hard work and community support.
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Barry Town Mayor’s Scout Troop
The Mayor of Barry, Councillor Dennis Clarke, invested his own Scout Troop on Wednesday, 15th October 2025.
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Welsh city could host Women’s World Cup games
Cardiff is putting together a bid to be one of the host cities at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2035.
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Santa's Cause returns for Christmas 2025
A campaign aimed at providing a gift for every child supported by Social Services in the Vale, who might otherwise go without, has been relaunched for 2025.
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Row over new cycle path between Cosmeston and Sully
Vale of Glamorgan Council has been accused of proposing to “rip up” the green entrance to a village in a heated planning row over a new cycle path.
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ABP submits notification of Demolition for the Barry Biomass 2 facility at Barry Docks
Associated British Ports has today submitted Prior Notification of Proposed Demolition for the main operational buildings for the Barry Biomass 2 facility on the Port in Barry.
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Ten Vale roads to be considered for speed limit changes following review
The speed limit on ten roads in the Vale could change, including four that were previously reduced to 20mph following the implementation of the default speed limit in September 2023.
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The sad state Knap Gardens finds itself in
Residents in Barry have called for action on the “sad” state their park now finds itself in.
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Sweeping cuts loom as Drakeford unveils £27bn spending plans
The Welsh Government has unveiled its £27bn spending plans as a high-stakes budget showdown looms, with billions of pounds for public services teetering on a knife-edge.
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Over 10,000 visitors visited Cosmeston Lake Aqua Park during trial
A controversial Aqua Park based at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park welcomed 10,000 visitors during its two-month trial.
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Ty Dyfan receives excellent inspection report
A care home based in Barry has been rated 'good' in every category following an assessment by Care Inspectorate Wales.
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Feasibility Report Published on Agri-Food Technology Innovation Hub at Aberthaw
A new feasibility report has been released, showing the potential impact of Aberthaw Agri-Food Technology Innovation Hub.
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Holton Road Indian named Takeaway of the Year 2025
Tiffin Rasoi Barry on Holton Road has been awarded Takeaway of the Year 2025 at The Food Awards Wales 2025.
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Welsh-speaking community grants scheme expanded
Community groups from across Wales are being invited to apply for grants of up to £10,000 to help them start a social business or community-led housing project.
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Vale Schools boost bike confidence following Active Travel Funding
Several Vale schools have recieved new fleets of bikes, helmets, and storage facilities, after the Council secured Active Travel Funding.
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AI focused-IT services company to expand and create jobs
A Bridgend IT services company, which is harnessing the power of AI is expanding and creating jobs with support from the Welsh Government.
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Farming jobs fears spark fiery Senedd debate
A fiery debate has erupted over claims that a financial support scheme for farmers will lead to the loss of an estimated 1,100 jobs, 56,000 livestock and £76m.
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National museums face almost £3m budget gap
The planned “business-as-usual” Welsh budget would leave national museums facing a near-£3m shortfall and lead to more cuts, the Senedd’s culture committee has heard.
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Bro Radio Academy star takes on Vale Breakfast at the Weekend
A rising star of the Bro Radio Academy is set to take on the station's weekend Breakfast show.
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First solo exhibition for Barry artist
A Barry artist is presenting her first ever solo exhibition in her adopted hometown.
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Penarth communications agency celebrates award success
TMPR based in Penarth, has been named Finance and Professional Service Business of the Year amid award shortlistings.
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Bro Radio partners with Hospital Radio Glamorgan for Cardiff Half Marathon Coverage
For the second year, Bro Radio is partnering with Hospital Radio Glamorgan to broadcast live from the 2025 Cardiff Half Marathon.
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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!
