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• 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.

• Police appeal launched after fatal RTC in Wick

  South Wales Police are continuing their investigation into the fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the B4265 Wick Road at approximately 3pm on Friday, May 22, 2026.

• Cardiff and Vale College expands it's presence with purchase of Landmark Building

  Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) has purchased a landmark city centre building, expanding its presence in the capital.

• 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.