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RNLI warns of stronger seas at Barry Island on Tuesday
Barry Dock RNLI is warning of stronger seas at Whitmore Bay on Tuesday, as the remains of storm Erin send powerful waves our way.
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Barry Island assault: second youth arrested
A second teenager has been arrested after a 15 year-old boy was assaulted at Barry Island.
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Calls to honour Gareth Jones
Campaigners are calling for part of Barry's waterfont to be named after investigative journalist Gareth Jones.
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Blackweir Live: council refuses to reveal profits
Concerns have been raised about Cardiff Council’s decision not to reveal how much it made from the Blackweir Live gigs this summer.
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Youth questioned after Barry Island assault
A teenager has been questioned by detectives investigating a serious assault on a 15 year-old boy at Barry Island.
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Exercise 'Golden Pass' scheme praised
There's been national recognition for an exercise scheme encouraging older people in the Vale to become more active.
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Barry fire: man held on suspicion of arson
A man is being questioned by detectives following a suspected arson attack in Barry.
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School's class of 2020 celebrates GCSE results
A Barry secondary school has been celebrating outstanding GCSE results from its 'class of 2020'.
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Facial recognition tech costs £3.5 million
Facial recognition technology has cost South Wales Police more than £3.5m and led to 93 arrests since its introduction, according to the latest figures.
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GCSEs: Vale students congratulated on results
28% of GCSE students in the Vale of Glamorgan achieved A or A* grades this year.
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Man questioned in Riverside murder inquiry
A 37 year-old man is being questioned on suspicion of murder in the Riverside area of Cardiff.
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Police appeal for missing man
Police are appealing for help to trace a 59 year-old man missing from Llandough.
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Barry residents invited to help shape £2 million a year Barry plan for Neighbourhoods investment
Residents in Barry are being invited to shape how £2 million a year will be spent in the Town over the next ten years.
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WRU plans to cut two pro rugby teams
The WRU has confirmed it wants to halve the number of professional rugby regions from four to two.
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Cardiff Bay police target nuisance drivers
Police in Cardiff Bay are stepping up their efforts to crackdown on nuisance drivers.
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Junk food ads: Tory MS attacks restrictions
A Conservative Senedd member has attacked plans to restrict junk food advertising in the Vale.
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Rhoose's red dragon mural disappears
Residents in Rhoose have expressed their disappointment after finding out that a popular mural has disappeared.
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Barry war museum marks VJ Day 80
Commenorations were held at the Barry Museum and Heritage Centre for the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
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Hundreds of high-rise flats await safety work
Hundreds of high-rise buildings which need to be made fire safe in Wales are still in the planning stages.
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Ogmore: three lifeboat shouts in three hours
Lifeboat crews were called out to three incidents in just three hours at Ogmore on Monday.
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Special school opening delayed until 2026
Work to expand Ysgol y Deri in Penarth won’t be completed until next year after being affected by delays.
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Penarth RNLI veterans honoured by chief executive
Long-serving volunteers at Penarth lifeboat station have been honoured by the RNLI's chief executive.
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Changes for local bus routes
There'll be changes to two local bus routes serving the Vale of Glamorgan from the end of the month.
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Five to fight Illtyd ward by-election
Five candidates will stand in a by-election for a Vale of Glamorgan Council seat in the Illtyd ward of the Barry.
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Offshore winds prompts watersports warning
Lifeboat crews have urged watersports enthusiasts to think twice about taking to the sea in the Western Vale this weekend.
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Funfair owners 'shocked' after rollercoaster derails
The owners of a Porthcawl funfair say they're shocked and upset after a rollercoaster derailed.
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Nell's Point restoration takes shape
Work is continuing to transform a former public convenience into new restuarants at Barry Island.
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Drought declared after record dry spell
A drought has been declared in the Vale of Glamorgan following the longest dry spell in nearly 50 years.
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Police warning over Penarth Pier 'tombstoning'
Police are warning would-be tombstoners against the dangers of jumping from Penarth Pier.
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A-levels: Six of the best for Stefanie
A student at Ysgol Bro Morgannwg in Barry is celebrating after she gained six A* grades in her A level results.
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Vale students celebrate A/AS level grades
Nearly 82% of A Level students in the Vale earned A* to C grades ths year.
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Teenager assaulted at Barry Island
Detectives are hunting a group of males who attacked a teenage boy at Barry Island.
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Plans for Cardiff Bay outdoor sauna stall
There are still no signs of progress on plans to transform a historic part of Cardiff Bay into an outdoor swimming pool and sauna attraction.
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Restaurant apologises after premature licence announcement
A popular restaurant announced it would celebrate being granted a licence to sell alcohol before a decision was made by councillors.
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14 injured in Porthcawl funfair accident
14 people have been injured following an accident involving a funfair ride at Coney Beach in Porthcawl.
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Vale Council set to restrict junk food ads
The Vale of Glamorgan is set to become the first part of Wales to restrict junk food advertising.
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Council plans changes for Tyndall Street in Cardiff
Cardiff Council is proposing to make some changes near a key junction into the city centre.
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Labour MS Hefin David dies, aged 47
Hefin David, the Labour Senedd member for Caerphilly, has died suddenly at the age of 47.
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WRU: Tierney steps away after cancer diagnosis
Abi Tierney will step away from her role as the Welsh Rugby Union's chief executive after being diagnosed with cancer.
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Cardiff Bus strike called off
A three-week strike by Cardiff Bus workers - due to begin next weekend - has been called off.
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Michelle passes out as RNLI crew member
A registration officer has passed out as a lifeboat volunteer at Barry Dock.
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Open Gardens trail raises over £6k
The Penarth Open Gardens Trail has raised over £6,300 for The Children's Society.
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Big refuse fire at Barry farmland
Fire crews spent over five hours tacklng a large refuse fire on farmland in Barry.
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Tributes to school cook Shirley
Tributes have been paid to school cook Shirley Curnick, who died recently.
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Senedd 2026: Council leader on Labour shortlist
The leader of Cardiff Council has been put on Labour’s shortlist of candidates running in the next Senedd election.
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Penarth man gets stalking prevention order
A Penarth man has beome the first in Cardiff and the Vale to given a stalking prevention order (SPO).
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Barry shops 'pass' underage sales test
Police say retailers in Barry town centre have 'passed' an underage sales test.
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Family Fun Day returns with More Entertainment organised by Barry Town Council
Barry Town Council's annual Family Fun Day is set to return to Central Park and King Square on
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Waterfront developers sorry over park delays
Barry Waterfront developers criticised for not delivering facilities on time have apologised for futher delays at a new park.
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Geraint Jarman remembered at the Eisteddfod
The life and career of Geraint Jarman will be remembered at a special National Eisteddfod tribute in Wrexham.
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Unexploded ordnance discovered in Plassey Street Penarth
South Wales Police have confirmed the discovery of three German WW2 incendiary bombs in Plassey Street, Penarth.
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The kids are taking over!
On Easter Monday from 12pm, the kids are taking over!