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• Dispersal Order issued at Cosmeston as council warns of ‘extremely dangerous’ behaviour

  A dispersal order has been put in place at Cosmeston Country Park as South Wales Police and the Vale of Glamorgan Council move to tackle a rise in dangerous and antisocial behaviour around the lake.

• Three Rescues in 24 Hours as RNLI Barry Dock Urges Caution Around Sully Island

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  RNLI Barry Dock volunteers have responded to three incidents in just 24 hours, with two of the callouts involving people stranded on Sully Island.

• Police Investigate ATM Theft in Cowbridge After Pensioner Targeted

  South Wales Police are investigating a theft in Cowbridge after a man in his 80s was approached by two women while using an ATM in Willow Walk.

• Break‑In at St Athan Community Centre Forces Volunteers to Divert Funds from Upcoming Events

  The Paul Lewis Community Centre in St Athan has been left counting the cost after a break‑in caused damage and led to several items being stolen over the past few days.

• Vale Students Celebrate Strong A and AS Level Results

  Pupils across the Vale of Glamorgan have once again delivered impressive A and AS Level outcomes, with results released today showing high achievement across schools in the county.

• Llantwit Major School Celebrates Record-Breaking A Level Success

  Llantwit Major School is marking its strongest A Level performance to date, with almost half of all students securing the top grades.

• Senedd recess: What have the Welsh political parties been up to so far?

  The Senedd’s summer recess is well underway, meaning there are no regular plenary sessions, First Minister’s Questions or committee meetings taking place.

• Vueling withdraws winter flights to Aicante this winter

  Vueling has withdrawn its scheduled winter flights between Cardiff and Alicante.

• Playground in Barry forced to close after fire damages equipment

  A popular Barry play area has been closed after a fire caused significant damage to equipment early on Monday morning.

• Campaigners Take Fight for Fairer Pathways in Welsh Women’s Football to Parliament

  Local campaigners are taking their fight for greater equality in Welsh women’s football to Parliament this month, hoping to create stronger career pathways for the next generation of players

• Vale Councillor Gwyn John Launches His First Novel at Llantwit Major Book Signing

  Nickleby’s Bookstore in Llantwit Major has hosted a special book signing for Vale of Glamorgan councillor Gwyn John, who has published his first novel, The Boy from Amroth—a coming‑of‑age story set in 1950s West Wales.

• Pink poppy display commences with celebration of life

  City Hospice’s Forever Flowers display has opened to the public, offering people the chance to celebrate and remember the lives of loved ones, including family, friends and colleagues, with unique and lasting tributes and has returned to Cardiff Castle for a sixth consecutive year.

• Former Barry office block converted into new homes for people at risk of homelessness

  A disused office building in Barry has been transformed into modern accommodation for people facing homelessness, after redevelopment work at Cadoxton House was completed ahead of schedule.

• Welsh Government publishes independent report on Level 4 intervention at Cardiff and Vale UHB

  An independent assessment of the challenges facing Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has been published today as part of the Level 4 intervention overseen by NHS Wales Performance and Improvement and commissioned by the Welsh Government.

• Three CoastSnap stations set to be installed along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast

  Three new CoastSnap stations are being installed along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast this month, giving residents and visitors a hands‑on way to help scientists track how the Vale of Glamorgan’s shoreline is changing.

• Daffodil Runner statue installed at Marie Curie Hospice in Penarth

  A striking steel sculpture created for Marie Curie’s year as the Official Charity of the 2026 TCS London Marathon has been given a permanent home outside the charity’s hospice in Penarth.

• Woman Dies After Incident in Leckwith as Police Investigation Continues

  South Wales Police have confirmed that a 31‑year‑old woman from Barry has died following an incident at a property in Langham Way, Leckwith, on Saturday, 1 August.

• Vale entrepreneur wins national Innovate UK award for sustainable construction technology

  A Vale of Glamorgan entrepreneur has been recognised with a major national award for her work developing new technology aimed at improving sustainability in the construction sector.

• Cardiff Airport retains top accessibility rating as regulator reports record demand for assistance

  Cardiff Airport has once again been recognised for the quality of its support for disabled passengers, keeping its ‘Very Good’ rating in the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s latest Airport Accessibility Report.

• Open Doors event to showcase hidden world of Glamorgan Archives

  Glamorgan Archives is inviting residents to step behind the scenes next month as it throws open its doors for a special day of tours, talks and hands‑on history.