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  Morio Lounge, operated by hospital chain Loungers, is on course to open in the former toilet block at Nell’s Point on Barry Island in mid-May.

• Three men jailed for their roles running a drugs line which supplied cocaine in Barry

  Three men from Barry have been jailed for their involvement in a drugs line supplying cocaine throughout their home town.

• Police appeal for witnesses after fatal Penarth Road collision

  South Wales Police are continuing their investigation into the fatal road traffic collision which occurred on Penarth Road at its junction with Clare Road, Grangetown, on Wednesday, March 25, at 12.27 pm.

• New Beach and country park facilities opened following major investement

  The Vale of Glamorgan Council has announced that works on the new showers and changing facilities at Barry Island are now fully complete and open for public use.

• RNLI centre at Barry Island welcomes lifeguards back to Whitmore Bay

  The RNLI Shop and Visitor Experience at Barry Island is preparing for another busy season, as lifeguards return to Whitmore Bay, Barry Island at Easter.

• Severn tidal lagoons progress

  Ambitious plans to harness the tidal power of the Severn Estuary to make electricity are set to take another step forward this week.

• Barry Bedsit plans police concerns

  Police have raised major concerns over plans to turn Barry offices into temporary accommodation

• Deposit Return Scheme on track for October 2027

  The Senedd has voted in favour of new regulations that will establish a Deposit Return Scheme in Wales from October 2027.

• Barry's mental health hub for young people undergoes major expansion

  A mental health and wellbeing hub for young people aged 11-18 in the heart of Barry has undergone a recent extension, enabling the service to support a larger number of young people across Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan. 

• Age Connects Cardiff & the Vale launches campaign to safeguard service for future generations

  Age Connects Cardiff & the Vale has launched "Left Inside Alone" a critical campaign aimed at safeguarding its Befriending Service for future generations.

• £2.5 Million secured for Vale Transport schemes

  The Vale of Glamorgan Council has secured £2.5 million in funding for transport schemes in the County.

• Over 70 arrested and 8 drugs lines dismantled during week of intensification

  A week of intensification tackling drug-related crime has seen over 70 people arrested across the South Wales Police force area.

• Owain Wyn Evans reveals new research about South Wales’ hearing health

  Welsh broadcaster and drummer, Owain Wyn Evans, who has experienced changes to his own hearing, is fronting the campaign to share his personal story and why hearing health matters.

• Barry Placemaking plan approved by local Councils

  A placemaking plan for Barry, which aims to improve the places where people live, work, and spend time, is scheduled for approval this month.

• Health board holds walk in meningitis vaccination clinics

  Cardiff and Vale University Health Board holding walk in clinics for young people who have missed their MenACWY vaccination appointment.

• Plans approved for new school in Cowbridge

  The construction of a Welsh-medium school in Cowbridge has been approved by Vale of Glamorgan Council.

• RNLI Barry Dock marks 125 years with gala at St Donat’s

  Barry Dock RNLI has launched a series of events as part of its 125th anniversary year celebrations.

• Barry Ladies Choir perform at inaugural Festival of Female Voices

  Barry Ladies Choir join 300 women in song at inaugural Festival for Female Voices.