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• Loan scheme to help bring landmark Cowbridge building back into use

  A landmark building on Cowbridge High Street is being given a new lease of life, with support from the Vale of Glamorgan Council helping to transform the former Barclays bank into a modern coworking hub, guest accommodation and a juice and smoothie bar.

• Vale Council to Consider Changes to Recycling and Waste Services

  Residents in the Vale of Glamorgan could see two changes to local recycling and waste services later this year, with proposals due to be discussed by the Council’s Place Scrutiny Committee before going to Cabinet.

• Plan to change the face of a Welsh village

  A group of councillors will make a decision next week on a development of more than 300 new homes in the Village, which has already received over 55 objections from members of the public.

• 1,000 children vaccinated against Hepatitis A in Barry but there’s still time to protect your child

  Public Health Wales has thanked parents and carers in Barry after 1,000 children received a Hepatitis A vaccination as part of the response to the ongoing outbreak. It's reminding families that there is still time to get vaccinated before the programme ends this Saturday.

• Plans have been approved to convert offices into a bedsit in Barry, despite police concerns

  Plans have been approved to convert offices into a bedsit in Barry, but local police and the town council aren’t happy.

• Police Appeal for Witnesses after Penarth Road collision

  South Wales Police are appealing for information after a collision involving a car and an e‑bike on Penarth Road, Cardiff, on Friday evening.

• Penarth teacher to appear in new fly-on-the-wall S4C series

  A newly qualified teacher from Penarth is set to appear in a new series, Athrawon, on S4C this Wednesday.

• Barry Athletic bowler is county champion

  Barry Athletic Bowler Nicola Clarke-Squires takes the Glamorgan County Championship Ladies' 4-wood title.

• Penarth Athletic launches public consultation on major rebuild nine months after devastating clubhouse fire

  Penarth Athletic Club has taken the next formal step toward rebuilding its fire‑damaged clubhouse, launching a public consultation on plans for a major redevelopment at the Meadow Lane ground.

• Barry Learner Secures Place to Study Medicine After Transformative Return to Education

  A Barry man who left school at 14 with no qualifications has secured a place to study medicine at the University of Bristol, just two years after returning to education.

• Detectives release e-fit in Barry sexual assault investigation

  Detectives investigating a sexual assault in Barry have released an e-fit of the suspect.

• 39 year old from Llantwit Major charged in Thailand investigation

  A 39 year old woman from Llantwit Major has been charged in connection with an investigation linked to two Cardiff children arrested in Thailand.

• Joint RNLI Operation Rescues Grounded Vessel Off Lavernock Point

  Volunteer crews from Barry Dock and Penarth RNLI combined forces in the early hours of yesterday morning to safely recover a vessel aground near Lavernock Point following an electrical failure.

• Warning Issued After Reports of Rogue Gutter Cleaners in Barry

  Residents in Barry are being urged to be cautious following a rise in reports of two men going door‑to‑door offering gutter‑cleaning services.

• Safety Checks to Begin at Hundreds of Vale Homes as National Grid Launches Inspection Programme

  National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) will carry out safety inspections at homes and small businesses across the Vale of Glamorgan in the coming weeks, with contractors visiting properties in the CF62 area to check key electrical equipment.

• Senedd Members support calls for better paternity leave in UK-wide parent strike

  Parents and Politicians joined together on the steps of the Senedd on Thursday, calling for better paternity leave and support for new parents.

• Network Rail announces community engagement sessions on future of Brookside level crossing

  Network Rail is inviting residents in Dinas Powys to a series of community engagement sessions to discuss the emergency closure of the Brookside footpath level crossing and next steps.

• Coastal Litter Pick Series Announced for Glamorgan Heritage Coast

  A new programme of community litter picks has been announced for the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, with volunteers invited to help protect some of the Vale’s most popular beaches and coastal paths over the coming months.

• Glamorgan Archives invites visitors behind the scenes to discover centuries of history

  Glamorgan Archives is inviting the public to step behind the scenes and discover how hundreds of years of Welsh history are preserved.

• Beloved Stanwell School teacher retires after inspiring generations for 35 Years

  One of Stanwell School's most familiar and respected faces has retired, bringing to a close an extraordinary career that has left a lasting impact on thousands of young people.