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• New Vale of Glamorgan Mayor and Deputy officially appointed

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

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• Barry Town Council welcomes new Mayor for 2026/27

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• First Minister appoints his Ministerial team

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• Bride Travels to Wedding by Train on the South Wales Metro

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• Officers continue to investigate Park Road incident

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• Sell-out Barry Island 10k returns this Sunday

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• Six Vale beaches receive yellow and blue seaside Award flags

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• Conservative MS thanks voters for their support as he returns to the Senedd

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• Cardiff Airport backs aviation degree with on-site student training

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• National award for local PR consultant

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