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• Community Planting Day Brings Generations Together at Victoria Park

  A community-led planting day at Victoria Park has brought together residents of all ages after volunteers stepped in to save the park’s flowerbeds from going unplanted this year.

• ­First Minister quizzed on Welsh NHS pressures in his first-ever FMQs

  Senedd Members pressed the First Minister over the state of the health service in Wales, as the Plaid Cymru leader faced his inaugural First Minister’s Questions.

• Cardiff Airport welcomes over one million passengers as it becomes the UK’s second fastest growing Airport

  Cardiff Airport has recorded more than one million passengers over the past 12 months, according to newly released figures.

• 17-year old Barry Island Stabbing victim undegoes life-changing leg amputation

  A 17-year-old boy who suffered a serious leg injury on Barry Island on Bank Holiday Monday is said to have undergone a life-changing leg amputation.

• Power connection problem hits Barry Island Public Toilet conversion scheme

  A frustrated developer who is converting former public toilets in Barry Island into a restaurant and coffee shop said the scheme has been delayed by power connection problems.

• A popular Vale of Glamorgan hotel could see a major development if plans are approved by the local council

  A popular Vale of Glamorgan hotel could see a major development if plans are approved by the local council.

• Vale Council sets out 18 commitments and priorites for the year ahead

  The Vale of Glamorgan Council has set out 18 commitments and priorities for the next year, with a focus on education, roads, green spaces and town centre improvements, topping the agenda.

• MS calls for more urgency in increasing frequency of train services on Vale Lines

  Conservative Senedd member for Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg, Andrew RT Davies, has called for more urgency in increasing the frequency of train services on local lines.

• Barry Sea Scout honoured at Windsor Castle

  For Rupert – Roo to his friends at 1st Barry Sea Scouts – Beavers is where he gets to do the things he enjoys most, alongside people who look out for him.

• Actions of 8-year-old saves his and his Granscha's life

  Barry Dock RNLI volunteers have praised the calm and courageous actions of eight-year-old Marley after a kayaking trip with his Granscha Dai ended in a rescue of the Vale coastline.

• The people of Wales are the least likely of all four nations to consent to organ donation

  Almost 400 people in Wales are currently waiting for a life-saving organ transplant

• Vale Veteran Celebrates Remarkable 100th Birthday

  A much-loved local veteran who has dedicated much of his life to serving both his country and the Barry community has celebrated an incredible milestone as he turned 100 years old.

• Resurfacing work at Barons Court

  There a few closures in place during the night for the next week

• RNLI issue reminder about keeping your children safe at the beach this Half Term

  RNLI lifeguards and their colleagues from HM Coastguard in Barry are working together to help keep people safe at the beach

• Public Health Wales and Diabetes UK Cymru have joined forces to call on people to know their risk of Type 2 diabetes

  The number of people living with diabetes in Wales is rising faster than previously projected, new data from NHS Wales has revealed

• Wales will continue to display messages warning motorists about the dangers of leaving dogs in a hot car during spells of warmer weather

  The Welsh Government became the first - and only - UK administration to display this message on variable messaging signage in 2019, following a request by the RSPCA

• Llantwit Major RFC scores with kind hearted donation

  Llantwit Major RFC is celebrating a £500 boost from Wales & West Utilities, which has helped deliver essential equipment to strengthen the club’s junior rugby setup

• RNLI create new volunteer role in response to Missing Children at Whitmore Bay

  Barry Dock RNLI and RNLI South East Wales Lifeguards have developed a new volunteer role, after identifying the growing challenge of large numbers of lost children at Whitmore Bay during busy periods.

• 18-year old arrested in connection with Barry Island stabbing

  South Wales Police have confirmed that an 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing which occurred in Barry earlier this evening, and he is in police custody.

• Plaid Cymru councillor repeats calls for Bendricks investment

  A Plaid Cymru Councillor has repeated her calls for investment in the Bendricks area of Barry, after a planning application for 70 houses was passed last week.