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• Three arrested in connection with multi-million-pound cannabis importation

  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.

• E‑bike Seized in Llantwit Major as Police Step Up Action on Illegal Riding

  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.

• First Minister questioned on housing, the Armed Forces, and Nation of Sanctuary plan in FMQs

  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 Welsh Government to end term-time only pay for school support staff

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

• New deputy minister for transport addresses need for key infrastructure resilience

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

• Filming underway with Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs for brand new Welsh BBC comedy, Better Later

  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 Primary Praised for ‘Nurturing’ and ‘Inclusive’ Environment in New Estyn Report

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

• The candidates standing in the upcoming Baruc ward by-election

  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.

• Former Ysgol Y Deri Headteacher Chris Britten Awarded MBE for Services to Education

  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 celebrate 25 years with a sold‑out Silver anniversary concert at Penarth Pier Pavilion

  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.

• Barry Family Receives Posthumous Welsh Athletics Award Honouring Long-Serving Teacher

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

• Plans unveiled for Health and Wellbeing Hub in Barry

  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.

• Major update agreed in council plans for the redevelopment of a former Wilko shop

  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 have reached Welsh Ministers after both outcry and support from the local community

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

• Fire breaks out at 300-year-old Cowbridge Pub

  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.

• Crowds invited to Fonmon to witness Aberthaw Power Station Tower Demolition

  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.

• Help for South Wales communities to enjoy great outdoors

  Communities across South and West Wales are being offered help from National Grid to create or improve green spaces that can be enjoyed locally.

• New Inclusive Play Area Opens in Palmerston After Major Makeover

  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. v.1

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

• Museum lands at Six Bells for D-Day celebrations

  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.