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• Llantwit Major welcomes new Mayor for the 2026/27 year

  Llantwit Major Town Council has elected a new Mayor to serve for the 2026/27 year.

• RSPCA’s top pet advice as temperatures set to soar over bank holiday weekend

  As the late May bank holiday rolls around, parts of the Vale of Glamorgan could see temperatures rise to 28 degrees. But while you might enjoy the scorching weather, for the nation’s animals, rising temperatures can be a challenge.

• Recesses: What are they, who decides them, and when is the Senedd at work?

  With the mid-term recess approaching, the Senedd is gearing up for a break just two weeks into its seventh term.

• £1 Million investement in Pencoedtre Park

  The Vale of Glamorgan Council will significantly upgrade facilities at Barry’s Pencoedtre Park as part of a £1 million investment.

• Proposals for future of historic Welsh Government building received

  The fate of Tŷ Hywel, the red-brick building next to the Senedd which houses MSs and staff, has been uncertain for years – but new developments could see the building’s future secured.

• ScoutsCymru secures funding to support work with young carers across Wales

  ScoutsCymru has secured funding from the Quilter Foundation to support a new project focused on better understanding the experiences of young carers in Wales and helping shape more flexible and inclusive opportunities within Scouting.

• Banking on warm weather this Bank Holiday?

  As we head toward the bank holiday weekend, the Met Office is advising that we could see an exceptional spell of warmth for May in the Vale of Glamorgan.

• Cadoxton Primary Celebrates Glowing Estyn Report Praising Its Community‑Driven Approach

  Cadoxton Primary School has been praised by Estyn inspectors, who say the Barry school is providing “deep, purposeful, memorable and fun” learning experiences for local children.

• Latest HS2 figures show "Wales is being short-changed", says Deputy Minister for Transport

  The Welsh Government's Deputy Minister for Transport and Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg MS says the latest figures for the cost of HS2 show Wales is being short-changed by the UK Government.

• Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg MS's pick up Shadow Cabinet Roles

  Two Members of the Senedd elected in Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg have been given roles in the Reform UK Wales Shadow Cabinet.

• 2026 sees biggest ever Barry Island 10K and new women’s course record

  This year saw the largest ever Barry Island 10K descend onto the iconic seaside time for a full Welsh festival of running.

• Daring to Dream releases powerful charity single to spark conversation on emotional health

  A charity that supports the emotional health and well-being of those living with long-term physical health conditions has launched its first official charity single, Here Together.

• RNLI Visitor Experience Secures Its Future with 10-Year Promenade Lease

  The RNLI Visitor Experience and Shop at Barry Island is set to remain a fixture on the promenade for another decade, following a successful tender submission that guarantees its place until 2036.

• Senedd committees: What are they and why are they so important?

  The First Minister and Llywydd have been elected, and the cabinet has been appointed - but there are still a few more steps before the Senedd can get back to business.

• Meet the new Welsh Government cabinet: Who’s in, and what are their roles?

  Rhun ap Iorwerth has named first Welsh Government cabinet since becoming First Minister – the first-ever Plaid Cymru-led cabinet.

• Barry Island Protest to Highlight Sewage Crisis in Welsh Waters

  Environmental campaigners are set to gather at Barry Island on Saturday as part of a nationwide “Paddle Out Protest” calling for urgent action on sewage pollution across Wales and the UK.

• New Vale of Glamorgan Mayor and Deputy officially appointed

  The new mayor and deputy mayor of the Vale of Glamorgan for 2026-27 have been officially appointed by the county’s full council.

• Barry and Billericay find a new voice through song to unite Dementia Communities across the UK.

  A new musical collaboration has been released, bringing together dementia groups from Barry and Billericay to celebrate Dementia Action Week.

• Barry Town Council welcomes new Mayor for 2026/27

  A new Mayor has been elected at Barry Town Council's Annual Meeting on Monday, 11th May 2026.

• First Minister appoints his Ministerial team

  First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has appointed his Cabinet, including two roles for local MS's