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• Gas Pipe Upgrade Work in Dinas Powys Approaching Completion

  A major gas pipe upgrade project in Dinas Powys is expected to be completed later this month, according to Wales & West Utilities.

• Tributes Paid to Barry Athletic Stalwart Terry Collins

  A gentle man and a true gentleman, who will be sorely missed. A tribute echoed in so many of the messages of condolence after Terry Collins, a much-loved stalwart of Barry Athletic Bowls Club, sadly passed away in September.

• New ALN Sixth Form Opens in Vale as Education Minister Visits New School

  A new specialist sixth form for young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) has officially opened in the Vale of Glamorgan, following a visit from the Welsh Government's Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language.

• Jepkosgei sets new course record as Cardiff Half Marathon welcomes record international field

  A new women’s course record and the highest number of international runners in the event’s history helped define a landmark year for the 2026 Cardiff Half Marathon, which saw more than 30,000 people register across the race weekend.

• Bro Radio partners with Hospital Radio Glamorgan for Cardiff Half Marathon coverage

  For the third consecutive year, Bro Radio is partnering with Hospital Radio Glamorgan to bring coverage of the 2026 Cardiff Half Marathon.

• Cardiff and Vale Scouts Celebrate Big Birthday Bash

  More than 450 Scouts from across Cardiff and Vale Scouts came together at the organisation’s Jubilee Campsite in the Vale of Glamorgan on Saturday 26 September to celebrate a trio of milestone anniversaries at a spectacular Big Birthday Bash.

• Senedd Members reject Reform bid to scrap 20mph speed limits

  Senedd Members have rejected a Reform motion calling for the Welsh Government to scrap default 20mph speed limits.

• Barry Town Council Cuts Public Opening Hours After Rise in Abuse Towards Staff

  Barry Town Council has temporarily reduced the opening hours of its offices at Town Hall following a series of anti-social behaviour incidents in King Square, including reports of verbal abuse and threats directed at council staff.

• Opposition leaders clash with First Minister over Welsh independence

  First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth clashed with opposition party leaders over independence and Wales’ place in the UK following his attendance at a YesCymru rally.

• Santa’s Cause returns as Vale communities urged to support families this Christmas

  The Vale of Glamorgan Council is once again calling on residents, businesses and community organisations to help make Christmas special for children and families facing difficult circumstances.

• Elderly Penarth couple call for generator to be relocated or replaced on health grounds

  An elderly Penarth couple have called for a generator just tens of metres from their home to be relocated or replaced on health grounds.

• Cardiff Half Marathon 2027 ballot opens as organisers expect another surge in demand

  Runners hoping to take part in the 2027 Cardiff Half Marathon can now enter the ballot for a chance to secure a place in next year's race.

• Police Appeal After Two Injured in Late-Night Fight Outside Barry Nightclub

  South Wales Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a large fight outside a Broad Street Night Club in the early hours of Sunday morning.

• Graduate turns personal experience into campaign to combat student loneliness

  As students across Wales prepare to head back to university or start their first year, one woman is aiming to make the transition a little less lonely.

• Further education one of Wales’ “greatest success stories” says former education minister

  Wales’ former education minister has called for a “clear assessment” of the consequences of failing to fund further education.

• Vale of Glamorgan Football League Round Up 26/9 

  St Athan moved up to second place in the Vale of Glamorgan AFL Premier Division with a thumping 7-0 victory over Vale Madrid. Lewis Parry was the star of the show, scoring four times and set up another.

• Body discovered in woods in Penarth

  South Wales Police say that a body has been discovered within woods near Cae Canol in Penarth.

• Three national award nominations for Bro Radio

  Bro Radio has been named a finalist in three categories at the 2026 Community Radio Awards, recognising the station’s work to develop new broadcasting talent, create community opportunities, and deliver ambitious public-interest journalism across Wales.

• Plans to restore historic Barry pond and boost local wildlife

  Work has begun on the restoration of a long-standing pond in one of Barry's public parks as part of efforts to enhance habitats for wildlife and improve green spaces for residents.

• Barry exhibition captures the changing face of Wales’ historic chapels

  A new photography exhibition celebrating Wales’ rich chapel heritage has opened at Barry’s Art Central Gallery, offering visitors a striking visual record of buildings that once stood at the heart of communities across the country.