Bro Radio Newsroom from Friday, August 22nd, 2025

Calls to honour Gareth Jones

Campaigners are calling for part of Barry's waterfont to be named after investigative journalist Gareth Jones.
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.
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.
Exercise 'Golden Pass' scheme praised

There's been national recognition for an exercise scheme encouraging older people in the Vale to become more active.
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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Llancarfan Village Show
Village show for people to enter various classes.
30 Aug 2025 at Llancarfan Village Hall
Preloved school uniform event
Eto pre loved kids store is hosting a school uniform event, from 26th to 31st Augusut. There are over 10,000 items in store including branded uniforms from a...
26 Aug 2025 at Eto Preloved Kids Store By Awesome Wales
Sarah Chave: Hafren - The Wisdom of the River Severn (Summer at Griffin Books)
Author Sarah Chave joins us to discuss 'Hafren', a lyrical journey along the River Severn.
27 Aug 2025 at Griffin Books
Cecelia Ahern: Paper Heart
A tender story of stars, solitude, and second chances, 'Paper Heart' is a luminous new novel from bestselling author Cecelia Ahern.
3 Sep 2025 at Penarth Pier Pavillion
The Life of Chuck (15)
From the hearts and minds of Stephen King and Mike Flanagan comes THE LIFE OF CHUCK, the extraordinary story of an ordinary man. This powerful tale celebrate...
5 Sep 2025 at Memo Arts Centre