The Vale this Week is a weekly look into the stories, people and events in the Vale of Glamorgan. The podcast brings an insight into the most talked about news stories, local people doing great things, the latest local sport and the community events that make the Vale of Glamorgan such a great place to live. If you have a story to share, email news@broradio.fm

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Episodes

• Aston Martin, Cardiff Airport, Wilko, Health Hwb & Vale Talent Search

  Wednesday, 19 November 2025

  31 minutes

  On this weeks edition, focus turns to the local economy - not least the uncertainty at Aston Martin amid talk of job losses at its St Athan plant. The team will take a closer look and talk to Labour MS Jane Hutt.On a brighter note, there’s a boost to Cardiff Airport with a major transatlantic link in time for the next World Cup - they'll hear from one of their executives - while in Barry, work is already underway to revive an empty High Street superstore. Council leader Lis Burnett brings us up to date.They’ll also catch up with the Health Hwb walkers who hiked from Cornwall to Barry, and i...

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• Bus Strikes, Former Wiko Store, Aberthaw Academy and Penarth Pirate Opera

  Wednesday, 12 November 2025

  31 minutes

  On this edition of the Vale This week, we'll get the latest on a bus dispute which could impact bus services in the rural Vale of Glamorgan over Christmas and well into the New Year.After the news, the Vale of Glamorgan Council has purchased the former Wilko store in Barry. We'll speak to local businesses and traders on Holton Road about the news and what they hope will happen with the space.We'll visit CCR Energy in Aberthaw to find out more about a new Academy which is aiming to inspire young people around the history of the site and its future as a green energy hub, as well as the potent...

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• Vale Housing Crisis, Health Hwb Wellbeing Walk and St Athan Veterans Hub

  Wednesday, 5 November 2025

  29 minutes

  On this week's edition of the Vale This Week, we look further into the Vale's Housing Crisis, as 5,000 people remain on a waiting list for housing in Barry alone.We'll hear from Cllr Millie Collins and Cllr Ian Johnson about concerns for plans for 70 new homes in the Bendricks area, where they say there is a distinct lack of community facilities available.As Remembrance Sunday approaches, Fiona Brace heads to St Athan to hear about a Veterans Hub that’s offering support and connection for local armed forces members.We’ll hear about a 172-mile fundraising walk from HMS Raleigh to Barry, whic...

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• Miss Wales Loneliness Campaign & Singing in Llantwit Major

  Wednesday, 29 October 2025

  20 minutes

  On this week's edition, we’ll hear from a Miss Wales finalist from Llantwit Major who’s launched a new campaign which aims to tackle loneliness among Welsh students.We'll discover how you could get singing with a local choir, which is holding a special event in November in an effort to increase members ahead of a busy Christmas period.And we’ll take a look at the Bonfire Nights events and activities taking place in the Vale over the next week with Kane.Got a story to share? Email news@broradio.fm

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• Barry Biomass Demolition and E-Bike & E-Scooter Police Crackdown

  Wednesday, 22 October 2025

  22 minutes

  On this edition of the Vale this week, we hear from the Vice-Chair of the Dock Incinerator Action Group (DIAG) following the news that Associated British Ports has submitted a notification of demolition for the Barry Biomas 2 Facility on Barry Docks.With illegal e-bikes and e-scooters causing issues for road users and pedestrians, a South Wales Police crackdown has now been expanded into the Vale of Glamorgan, with 60 being seized in a one-day operation last week. Inspector Tim Ursell from SWP, who's led on the campaign, shares more.Plus the week's local news, sport and what's on in the Val...

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• Dinas Powys Water Leaks, Barry Social Gaming & Student Safety

  Wednesday, 15 October 2025

  22 minutes

  On this week's edition of the Vale This Week, a burst water main in Dinas Powys has been causing issues for residents since the early hours of Sunday morning.Properties in and around the village have been impacted by an initial leak within steps on St David’s Avenue. Now, residents have raised concerns about the state of the infrastructure in and around the village after the not-for-profit operator increased prices back at the start of the year.We'll hear from Councillor Malcolm Phillips, who has been keeping residents up to date, liaising with Welsh Water.We head to Holton Road to meet Tra...

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• The Vale's Housing Shortage and a Penarth Charity Shop with a difference

  Wednesday, 8 October 2025

  20 minutes

  In this edition of the Vale This week from Bro Radio -  is the answer to the Vale’s housing shortages, build, build, build?We’ll ask the housing secretary about the controversial scheme at Upper Cosmeston - and take a closer look at a new partnership between Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff Council, with housebuilder Lovell.We head to Penarth to visit a shop with a difference, offering a unique opportunity for pupils at Ysgol Y Deri.We’ll hear from Stacey Long, the brains behind Hubbub.Plus a round-up of the week's local news, sport and events.If you've got a story to share, email news@broradi...

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• VTW - Parking Charge Backlash & Cardiff Half Marathon

  Wednesday, 1 October 2025

  21 minutes

  Bro Radio's weekly look into local news, issues, sports and events, The Vale this week is back!On this week's show, the team spoke to Councillor Mark Hooper about the controversial parking charges that are already having an impact on Barry businesses and looked ahead to this weekend's Cardiff Half Marathon, along with the changes being brought in as the race gets even more popular with event manager Rachel Madge.If you have a news story or event to share, email news@broradio.fm

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• Vale This Week - Promo

  Saturday, 27 September 2025

  25 seconds

  The Vale This Week is back! Bringing you local interviews, views, opinions and stories covering life, news, sport and information in the Vale of Glamorgan.Got a story to share? Email news@broradio.fm

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