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Residents oppose old cottage conversion
Residents in Dinas Powys are furious about plans to turn an old cottage on a small lane into expensive new homes, claiming it could put lives at risk.
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Barry placemaking plan targets empty shops
A placemaking plan for Barry could see empty buildings in the town centre brought back into use.
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Lauren takes to the till for Tŷ Hafan
Lauren Price is preparing to swap her world championship belts for a Tŷ Hafan volunteer's badge.
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Work vans targeted by thieves
Detectives are hunting thieves who targeted work vans in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan to steal power tools.
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Maintenance work to hit Vale train services
Trains on the Vale of Glamorgan line will be suspended next month due to essential maintenance works.
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Chemical spill in Llantwit Major
Fire crews spent more than six hours dealing with a chemical spill in Llantwit Major.
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Drifting paddleboarders rescued off Ogmore
Two paddleboarders were rescued after they drifted out to sea off Ogmore.
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Man waiting years in agony for a hip replacement
A bed-bound Cardiff man has been waiting for years in growing agony for a hip replacement, only to find his surgery keeps being pushed back.
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Inquest opens into father's death
An inquest into the death of father-of-one Kamran Aman in Barry has been opened and adjourned.
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Soft Plastics trial collects 2.5 tonnes from homes every week
A soft plastics trial in the Eastern Vale of Glamorgan has been praised, with the scheme already collecting 2.5 tonnes of soft plastics from homes every week.
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Cardiff Airport subsidy faces legal challenge
Bristol Airport has confirmed it is taking legal action against the Welsh Government over its subsidy plan for Cardiff Airport.
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New golfing attraction on hold
Plans for a major new golf attraction in Cardiff Bay are on hold after the firm behind it announced a restructuring exercise.
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Coney Beach amusement park set to close in October
Coney Beach Amusement Park has announced that it will close this October.
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Tributes paid to Barry and Vale of Glamorgan Councillor
Tributes are being paid to councillor Howard Hamilton, who passed away last weekend.
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Headteacher's warning over literacy skills
Literacy and numeracy problems have increased among children according to the head of a Barry primary school where many entrants are non-verbal.
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Street Food Circus Returns to St Donat’s Castle with Fantastic Fȇte
Street Food Circus will return to St Donat's Castle, near Llantwit Major for its largest events of the summer.
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Free summer holiday activities unveiled
Families in the Vale will be able to enjoy dozens of free and low-cost activities during the school summer holidays.
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Tourism tax plans get green light
The Senedd has passed plans for a £1.30-a-night tourism tax in parts of Wales from 2027.
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Dow Chemicals confirms closure of basic siloxanes operations at Barry in 2026
Chemical giant Dow is set to close part of its Barry works, with basic siloxane operations ending by the middle of 2026.
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Anger as parking charges go ahead
A Barry Island businessman claimed traders have not been listened to after Vale of Glamorgan Council pressed ahead with controversial car parking charges.
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Aqua Park opponents vow to fight on
Aqua Park opponents have vowed to fight on after the controversial attraction began its summer pilot at Cosmeston Lakes.
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Barry murder trial fixed for November
Two youths charged with the murder of a father-of-one in Barry are due to go on trial in the Autumn.
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Dunraven Bay makes beaches' top 50
Dunraven Bay has been named in an annual list of the UK's top fifty beaches.
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Story Garden reading challenge begins
Children in the Vale are being encouraged to take part in a summer reading challenge.
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Volunteers honoured at Bryan Foley Awards
An air cadet instructor and a dance teacher were among the winners of this year's Bryan Foley Awards in Barry.
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Controversial parking charges go ahead
Controversial plans to scrap free parking at Barry Island and Penarth will go ahead as planned.
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GlastonBarry secures long-term future
GlastonBarry organisers have reached a new five-year licence agreement with Vale of Glamorgan Council.
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Barry murder: two youths in court
Two teenage boys charged with the murder of a father-of-one from Barry have appeared in court.
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Parking charges considered for Bay car park
Cardiff Council is looking at bringing in new parking charges for a popular car park in Cardiff Bay.
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Teenagers charged with murder of Kamran Aman in Barry
Two teenagers have been charged with murder of Kamran Aman in Barry.
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Crimestoppers launches Wales wide campaign to tackle domestic abuse and violence against women and girls
Crimestoppers has launched a Wales-wide campaign to raise awareness of the devastating impact of domestic abuse and violence against women and girls, to encourage people to report concerns safely and anonymously.
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Senedd set to sign off on tourism tax
The Senedd debated dozens of final changes to plans for a £1.30-a-night tourism levy, with the tax set to get the go-ahead in a key vote next week.
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Surf Life Saving Club warns of the dangers of the tides
Vale Surf Life Saving Club has issued a warning about the high tidal range, after a club training session was interrupted by a paddleboarder in danger.
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Kindness of a Barry Supermarket worker highlighted for all to see
The kind nature of a Supermarket Worker has been praised by his employer, Asda.
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Barry murder investigation - Victim named
Police have named the man who died in Barry on Monday night as 38-year-old Kamran Aman.
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Vale Butchers wins at National Awards Ceremony
Farmers Pantry, based in the Vale of Glamorgan, has won Best Large Butchers in Wales at the British Butchery Awards 2025.
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Cardiff bus services under threat as workers ballot for strike action
Unite members at Cardiff Bus, including bus drivers, could take industrial action over pay and conditions.
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Murder investigation launched followed incident in Barry
Police in the Vale of Glamorgan have launched a murder investigation following an incident in Barry on Monday evening.
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Labour’s PIP u-turn is too little, too late say Plaid Senedd candidates
Plaid Cymru Senedd candidates Cllr Mark Hooper and Sarah Rees have warned that the UK Government’s u-turn on Personal Independence Payments is “too little, too late”.
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Innovative Vale project wins big at Construction Awards
A project which brings together 24 social landlords, alongside the Vale Council and Welsh Government, has won a prestigious award at the 2025 Constructing Excellence in Wales Awards.
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NCI St Donat's Bay station upgrade sees new camera launch lifesaving action
A new camera installed to help coast-watchers keep people safe triggered the recovery of lost paddleboarders just an hour after being installed.
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Police at the scene of serious incident in Barry
Emergency road closures are in place around Court Road and Barry road, due to a serious incident.
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Nominations wanted for 24-hour clean-up
A cleaning firm is looking for spaces in the Vale of Glamorgan to spruce up in just 24 hours.
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Blackweir Live faces the music
A Welsh Government minister has called on councils to be mindful of the impact of events on public spaces as a controversial series of gigs gets underway in Cardiff.
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Housing plan for Penarth mansion approved
A Victorian mansion in Penarth left empty for years will be transformed into new housing.
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Marie Curie garden fayre raises £4,200
A Penarth hospice has raised over £4,200 at its first garden fayre in over a decade.
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Cosmeston: council to seek 'placemaking' plans
A 'placemaking' plan for Penarth will look to explore event and activity opportunities for Cosmeston Lakes country park.
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Swimmer airlifted from sea off Nells Point
A swimmer is recovering after being swept out to sea by the tide off Nells Point.
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Police hunt Transit campervan thieves
Detectives are hunting thieves who have been targeting campervans across South Wales.
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Barry placemaking plan 'lacks clarity' - Plaid
Plaid Cymru politicians have criticised a 'lack of clarity' over a placemaking plan for Barry.
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'Real danger a Welsh university could collapse next year'
There is a real danger a university in Wales could collapse next year, a trade union has warned.
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Cyclist dies after Grangetown collision
A retired social worker has died in hospital after he was hit by a car in Cardiff Bay last month.
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Aqua Park opponents to stage Senedd protest
Aqua Park opponents are preparing to march on the Senedd in their latest protest against the controversial water park at Cosmeston Lakes.
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Arts festival hosts talk on 'the real' Mr Burton
A teacher who inspired Richard Burton will be the subject of a special talk next month as part of the Barry Arts Festival.
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'Distressed' windsurfer 'floats to live'
Emergency services came to the aid of a distressed windsurfer after she got into difficulty off the Cold Knap.
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Teachers and Staff awarded special recognition award following school fire
St Athan Community Council has awarded the teachers and staff at the Village school a special recognition award, following a fire at the site earlier this year.
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New efforts to revive The Kymin
A much-loved Penarth building could be put on the market again years after previous plans to sell it fell through.
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Seven arrested over attempted drug smuggling
Seven men have been arrested after they attempted to smuggle drugs into Cardiff city centre.
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Volunteers needed in Barry to help the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal
The Royal British Legion is looking for new volunteers to help run its annual Poppy Appeal in Barry.
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Small Charity Week sparks call to strengthen Vale of Glamorgan's 198 charities
With Small Charity Week celebrating the vital frontline efforts of countless small organisations, Ansvar Insurance is highlighting a critical and often overlooked challenge: financial resilience.
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NCI St. Donats Bay unveils new Interactive Zone
NCI St. Donat's Bay has officially opened its first interactive information area.
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Kite Festival celebrates the Summer Solstice
A free Kite Festival, which marks the summer solstice, is set to take place at the Knap later today.
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The kids are taking over!
On Easter Monday from 12pm, the kids are taking over!