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• Council approves next step in Crossrail scheme

  There's been another step forward on the first phase of a major transport project that could eventually see a tramway built between Cardiff Central and Cardiff Bay.

• Aberthaw turbine donated to aviation museum

  A gas turbine from the former Aberthaw power station has been donated to a nearby museum.

• Council publishes 2025 self-assessment

  Vale of Glamorgan Council has published its annual self-assessment for 2025.

• Calls to ‘eliminate’ small business rates rejected

  A Conservative call to abolish rates for all small businesses in Wales has been voted down by the Senedd amid warnings the tax burden is "hollowing out" high streets.

• Lifeboat crew commended after complex rescue

  Six lifeboat crew members have been praised by the RNLI following a complex rescue on one of their busiest days of the year.

• Cladding repairs 'nowhere near acceptable pace'

  Developers have fully fixed only four out of 163 at-risk buildings in Wales more than eight years on from the Grenfell disaster, which killed 72 people.

• More council cash in budget deal

  Vale of Glamorgan Council is set to receive more funding from the Welsh Government next year.

• Council boss joins CCR Energy

  A council boss in Monmouthshire says he's joining an energy firm for no additional pay but "plenty of headaches".

• Senedd backs bus shake-up

  The Senedd has given the green light for a overhaul of Welsh bus services, putting ministers in the driving seat to decide routes, timetables and fares.

• Labour and Plaid strike £300m budget deal

  The Labour Welsh Government has struck a £300m deal with Plaid Cymru to pass its £27bn spending plans for next year, with additional money for the NHS and councils.

• Megan keeps on running through Barry

  A woman aiming to run 200 marathons in 200 days will reach Barry on Thursday.

• Bro Radio offers up spare air time to local charities at Christmas

  Bro Radio will promote the work of four charities working in the Vale of Glamorgan during the festive period.

• Three Barry sites confirmed in housing plan

  Three sites for new housing in the Barry area have been included in the council’s development plan despite concerns about the impact on traffic and a lack of infrastructure.

• Biker in hospital after Barry collision

  A biker has been taken to hospital with life changing injuries after being hit by a car on Cardiff Road in Barry.

• Cafe owner 'over the moon' after parking U-turn

  The owners of a Penarth cafe have welcomed a U-turn on controversial parking charges on the Vale's coastline.

• Bird flu case found in Cardiff Bay

  An avian flu case has been confirmed after a swan was found dead in Cardiff Bay.

• Controversial parking charges suspended

  Councillors have suspended winter charges at three coastal car parks in Barry and Penarth.

• Get fit and reset in 2026

  Whether you're looking to get fit in 2026 or reset your mind, body and soul, we've put together a list of local businesses to help you do just that.