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• Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg constituency Profile

  It’s a sunny day on the coast of south Wales as hundreds of residents, shoppers, and day-trippers make the most of the weather in the seaside towns of Barry and Porthcawl.

• Vale Council Highway Authority raises concerns about St Athan housing development

  The Vale of Glamorgan Highway Authority has raised concerns about a housing development outside the village of St Athan.

• Over £500,000 awarded to continue Restore the Thaw Project

  £574,850 has been secured by the Vale of Glamorgan Council to undertake the second phase of the Restore the Thaw Landscape project, which has been benefiting wildlife, landowners and communities over the last three years.

• Barry Library shares the joy of reading with World Book Night Giveaway

  Barry Library marked World Book Night and the National Year of Reading with a community-focused book giveaway that encouraged residents to immerse themselves in the joy of reading.

• Purple Plaque marks the life of a Barry woman who improved the lives of women in her docks community

  Wales 24th Purple Plaque and the first in Barry is set to be unveiled on Friday to mark the achievements of Beatrice Lewis.

• Barry Town's Robbie Willmott retires from football to take on new role

  Following the conclusion of the season, Barry Town United player Robbie Willmott has announced his decision to retire from Football.

• Volunteers in Scouts across Wales recognised for outstanding service at Windsor Castle

  More than 100 volunteers across Wales have been recognised in the latest Scouts Roll of Honour, celebrating their exceptional contribution to young people and communities.

• Calon Hearts uses Heart Failure Awareness Week to spotlight early detection and prevention

  Charity Calon Hearts is using Heart Failure Awareness Week to spotlight early detection and prevention.

• Residents in St Athan oppose development which could "permanently alter the character of the village"

  Residents in St Athan are opposing a massive housing estate right on their doorstep which could “permanently alter the character” of the area.

• Local candidates face nature & environment Question Time

  A local group has hosted a hustings focused on nature and the environment.

• Final spaces available for free heart screenings in Cardiff this weekend

  Calon Hearts is urging people across South Wales to take up the final remaining appointments at a free heart screening event taking place in Cardiff this weekend.

• A century-and-a-half old Pub in Penarth could become a set of new flats

  A century-and-a-half old pub in Penarth could become a set of new flats if development plans are approved.

• Caedydd Penarth constituency Profile

  It was harder than you’d imagine to get people to talk about an election in a leafy Welsh town.

• One-week Town Boost in Llantwit Major hailed a success

  A one-week Town Boost Programme in Llantwit Major has been hailed a success, delivering a range of improvements to the town centre, whilst bringing together residents, businesses and local partners.

• Vale Reform Councillor defects to Restore Britain

  A councillor elected last year in a by-election in the Iltydd ward of Barry has defected to Restore Britain.

• Man charged follow incident at Park Road on Monday

  A man has been charged following an incident in Park Road, near Porthkerry Country Park on Monday night.

• Barry Photographer returns for homecoming exhibition

  A photographer who grew up in Barry, but now lives in LA will return to the Town with his first UK solo exhibition.

• Marie Curie team to tackle 40 hour Bikeathon

  Staff and volunteers at the UK’s leading end-of-life charity are coming together to take part in a 40-hour bikeathon to celebrate the charity’s flagship fundraiser.

• A bid to transform one of Cardiff’s most well-known independent music venues has been approved

  A bid to transform one of Cardiff’s most well-known independent music venues has been approved.

• The Senedd Election 2026: What’s changing? Why? And how does it affect you?

  On May 7th the way we vote in Senedd elections is changing.