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The Post Office is appealing for applicants to take over services in Dinas Powys, after Morrisons confirmed that the village’s only remaining branch would close in early October.

South Wales Police have thanked a Bridgend gardening firm after its staff stepped in to help clear a fallen tree that was blocking a road near St Brides Major.

Children from Barry could see their designs for a new rugby kit showcased on the world stage – thanks to a partnership between Specsavers and Wales Deaf Rugby.

Whitmore High School has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development 2026, earning a place on the national list compiled by Great Place to Work UK.

The redevelopment of St Richard Gwyn Catholic High School has reached a key milestone, with council representatives and contractors gathering for an official steel‑signing ceremony at the site of the new building.

Coastguard and RNLI Volunteers were called to two serious incidents on Thursday afternoon as record-breaking temperatures created challenging conditions along the coastline.

Police remain on the scene of a house fire in Riverside Place, off Cardiff Road in Barry. The fire was first reported late on Wednesday afternoon.

Network Rail has announced that the Brookside level crossing in Dinas Powys will close from Friday, 26th June, following a recent safety assessment.

Police in the Vale of Glamorgan have been given additional powers to direct people to leave Comeston Lakes Country Park, following reports of anti social behaviour.

Morrisons, which operates the Morrisons Daily store on Castle Drive in Dinas Powys, which also hosts a Post Office franchise, plans to close the store in early October.

A new children’s “role play centre” could be coming to the Vale of Glamorgan if council planners give the go-ahead.

Leading end-of-life charity Marie Curie is celebrating after raising thousands to help support dying people in Penarth at its Garden Fayre, which returned by popular demand after being such a great success last year.

Residents, sports clubs and community groups in Barry are being asked for their views on the future of Colcot Sports Centre and the Buttrills Playing Fields as the Vale of Glamorgan Council begins a new round of early‑stage engagement.

Rhun ap Iorwerth fielded questions on further devolution, budget decisions, and misinformation at this week’s First Minister’s Questions.

The Met Office issued a red warning for extreme heat from 9 am on Wednesday until 9 pm on Thursday, which is now leading to changes and cancellations to local services in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Rail passengers across South Wales are being urged to plan ahead, stay hydrated and expect disruption as extreme temperatures hit the region this week.

With a rare, red warning for extreme heat issued across parts of Wales, Age Cymru is calling on friends and family to check in on and support older people who may be particularly at risk.

Caribbean Community Wales, a new organisation formed to unite and support Caribbean people across the country, will continue its Wales‑wide launch this weekend with a major community event in Barry.

Ed Grant, who recently won the Triumph Over Adversity Award at Bro Radio's Community Awards, is calling for a change in the law to require sanitary bins in all men’s public toilets.

Cardiff Airport has launched a new awareness campaign aimed at helping young people stay safe while travelling abroad, created in memory of Rhoose teenager Tom Channon, who died on holiday in 2018.

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Barry Dock RNLI, alongside the local RNLI Lifeguard Team, played a key role in welcoming the King’s Baton Relay into Wales on Friday, as the relay officially began its Welsh journey at Whitmore Bay.

This year’s Vale Food Trail has wrapped up with strong support from residents, visitors and local businesses, attracting more than 1,500 people to events across the Vale of Glamorgan.

A company will use a former aircraft hangar to start building electric cars that promise to be a “wholly Welsh-built product” after the Vale Council gave consent for the plans.

Council bosses from Bridgend have been given an update about the current quality of bathing waters and the impacts of the River Ogmore on the county borough during a scrutiny meeting.

Local government funding, protection for renters, and asylum seekers were all discussed as Wales’ housing minister took questions from Senedd colleagues on Wednesday, June 17.

St Nicholas Church in Wales Primary School has become one of only two primary schools in the Vale of Glamorgan to achieve UNICEF UK’s prestigious Rights Respecting Schools Gold Award.

Calls for a new statutory lobbyists register have been backed in the Senedd.

The new family-friendly festival will take place on 5 September 2026, running from 11am to 6pm, and promises a full day of food, fun and entertainment celebrating two of Britain’s favourite snacks.

A popular former wedding venue could become a guesthouse if the local council gives the go-ahead.

Barry Round Table and Barry 41 Club have announced a year‑long fundraising campaign aiming to raise £5,000 – the cost of funding a family room for an entire year at Ronald McDonald House, the charity that provides free accommodation to families with children receiving hospital care.

An investigation into the importation of millions of pounds’ worth of cannabis from Canada to the UK has led to two men and one woman from South Wales being arrested this morning (16 June) as part of a South West Regional Organised Unit (SWROCU) led investigation.

South Wales Police have seized an e‑bike capable of reaching more than 60mph after it was ridden through Llantwit Major town centre, as part of a wider crackdown on illegal and anti‑social bike use across the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff.

Rhun ap Iorwerth fielded questions on housing shortages, the Armed Forces, and the Nation of Sanctuary as he returned for his third First Minister’s Questions today.

Calls for a new negotiating body for school support staff, and an end to term-time only pay, has been backed in the Senedd.

The Welsh Government's new deputy transport minister has highlighted the need for “key infrastructure resilience” across the country.

Filming has commenced on a new Welsh BBC comedy, Better Late, co-starring and co-written by Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs.

Llansannor and Llanharry Church in Wales Primary School has been praised for its calm, inclusive atmosphere and strong leadership following its latest Estyn inspection.

A by-election is set to take place in the Baruc ward on the Vale of Glamorgan Council, after Mark Hooper was elected to the Senedd back in May.

A well‑known figure in the Vale’s education community has been recognised in the King’s Honours List, with former Ysgol Y Deri headteacher Chris Britten receiving an MBE for his contribution to education.

Spectrum Singers marked a major milestone on Friday, 12 June with Silver, a sold‑out 25th anniversary concert at Penarth Pier Pavilion that drew a full house.

A Barry family has received a Welsh Athletics lifetime service award on behalf of a former local schoolteacher, four decades after his death.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has unveiled plans for a new Health and Wellbeing Hub in Barry, after purchasing three commercial units on Thompson Street using Welsh Government Funding.

A major update has been agreed in council plans for the redevelopment of a former Wilko shop in Wales’ largest town.

Plans for a controversial Lidl supermarket in south Wales have reached Welsh government ministers after dividing a community.

Fire crews are currently dealing with a fire at the Hare & Hounds pub in Aberthin, Cowbridge, which began at around 8:30am on Thursday morning.

Residents will have a rare chance to witness a major moment in the Vale of Glamorgan’s industrial history this Friday, as the tower at Aberthaw Power Station is brought down.

Families in Palmerston have a brand-new place to play after a full refurbishment of the local play area was completed this week.

The next step in creating a “groundbreaking destination” has been lodged to a south Wales council.

Marking the D-Day celebrations on June 6th , historical re-enactors from the Barry War Museum & Heritage Centre landed at The Six Bells pub, Penmark to mark the occasion while their museum is temporarily closed for essential maintenance.

South Wales Police are continuing their investigation into the fatal road traffic collision which occurred on A48, The Tumble, Cardiff, at approximately 8pm on Saturday June 6, 2026.

Young artists in St Athan are being given extra time to get creative, after the Community Council announced an extension to its 2026 Children’s Art Competition.

Bro Radio brought the community together on Friday night as it celebrated the sixth annual Community Awards, sponsored by Victoria Park Mazda.

Police have confirmed that an 18‑year‑old man from Ely, Cardiff, has died following a serious two‑vehicle collision in St Nicholas.

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!