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• 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.

• Cadoxton Primary Celebrates Glowing Estyn Report Praising Its Community‑Driven Approach

  Cadoxton Primary School has been praised by Estyn inspectors, who say the Barry school is providing “deep, purposeful, memorable and fun” learning experiences for local children.

• Latest HS2 figures show "Wales is being short-changed", says Deputy Minister for Transport

  The Welsh Government's Deputy Minister for Transport and Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg MS says the latest figures for the cost of HS2 show Wales is being short-changed by the UK Government.

• Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg MS's pick up Shadow Cabinet Roles

  Two Members of the Senedd elected in Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg have been given roles in the Reform UK Wales Shadow Cabinet.

• 2026 sees biggest ever Barry Island 10K and new women’s course record

  This year saw the largest ever Barry Island 10K descend onto the iconic seaside time for a full Welsh festival of running.

• Daring to Dream releases powerful charity single to spark conversation on emotional health

  A charity that supports the emotional health and well-being of those living with long-term physical health conditions has launched its first official charity single, Here Together.

• RNLI Visitor Experience Secures Its Future with 10-Year Promenade Lease

  The RNLI Visitor Experience and Shop at Barry Island is set to remain a fixture on the promenade for another decade, following a successful tender submission that guarantees its place until 2036.

• Senedd committees: What are they and why are they so important?

  The First Minister and Llywydd have been elected, and the cabinet has been appointed - but there are still a few more steps before the Senedd can get back to business.

• Meet the new Welsh Government cabinet: Who’s in, and what are their roles?

  Rhun ap Iorwerth has named first Welsh Government cabinet since becoming First Minister – the first-ever Plaid Cymru-led cabinet.

• Barry Island Protest to Highlight Sewage Crisis in Welsh Waters

  Environmental campaigners are set to gather at Barry Island on Saturday as part of a nationwide “Paddle Out Protest” calling for urgent action on sewage pollution across Wales and the UK.

• New Vale of Glamorgan Mayor and Deputy officially appointed

  The new mayor and deputy mayor of the Vale of Glamorgan for 2026-27 have been officially appointed by the county’s full council.

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

  A new musical collaboration has been released, bringing together dementia groups from Barry and Billericay to celebrate Dementia Action Week.

• Barry Town Council welcomes new Mayor for 2026/27

  A new Mayor has been elected at Barry Town Council's Annual Meeting on Monday, 11th May 2026.

• First Minister appoints his Ministerial team

  First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has appointed his Cabinet, including two roles for local MS's

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

  Passengers on a Transport for Wales Service were treated to an unexpected moment of joy on Saturday, as bride Bethan and her bridal party boarded the train from Birchgrove to Penarth to travel to her wedding at Penarth Pier Pavilion.

• Officers continue to investigate Park Road incident

  Officers investigating an incident in Park Road, Barry, are continuing their appeal for information.

• Sell-out Barry Island 10k returns this Sunday

  The Run4Wales Barry Island 10k takes place this Sunday, with temporary road closures in place to facilitate the delivery of the event.

• Six Vale beaches receive yellow and blue seaside Award flags

  Six beaches in the Vale of Glamorgan have received prestigious yellow and blue Seaside Award flags in Keep Wales Tidy 2026 Wales Coast Awards.

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

  Andrew RT Davies has thanked those in the Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend for placing their trust in him as he returns to the Senedd as a Conservative MS.

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

  Cardiff Airport is working with Cardiff Metropolitan University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on an aviation management degree aimed at giving students experience of working in an airport environment.