The Vale this Week
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
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Tall Ships, Toads and Trains - Vale This Week - 25th February 2026
Wednesday, 25 February 2026
The Vale This Week is back, with your top stories across the Vale of Glamorgan.We speak to St Athan Councillor Steve Haines about the village being left out of a recent investment announcement in Welsh train infrastructure, as well as the latest on plans for a feasibility study with Vale of Glamorgan Council.Have you ever wondered what’s happening with the Tall Ship in Barry Docks? A group of volunteers known as the Good Pirates are working to make it sea-ready, as a force for positive change. Poppy will speak to the Captain of the project, Locky. Nick is heading out of the studio and on To...
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Barry Island Businesses, Lleswyl Festival and Rotary Club books for young people - 18th February 2026
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
In the latest edition of the Vale this Week, we head to Barry Island to find out about some of the new businesses opening. We'll talk to recently opened Barry Island Fish and Chip Company and Little legends Playhub ltd who are working on opening soon, as well as long-standing Barry Island traders Barrybados and Fun Harbour Barry Island. Poppy will find out more about a music festival that’s taking place in person in Penarth, but online to increase access to live music for those living with long-term illnesses, organised by Daring to Dream - The Emotional Health Charity. We hear about a Rota...
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Senedd Voting Confidence, Butterfly Conservation & Heritage Projects in Barry - 11th February 2026
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
On the latest edition of the Vale This week, we speak to Shereen Williams MBE about new polling by Boundary Commission Cymru, which states 51% of people in Wales lack confidence that they have the information they need ahead of the Senedd election in May.Poppy chats with Dot Williams from the Butterfly Conservation group about work to support the conservation of the High Brown Fritillary Butterfly in the Western Vale.Six months into her role, we'll speak to Barry Town Council Chief Executive Rachel Honey-Jones about the council's work and plans for a heritage centre, celebrating the town's ...
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28th January 2026
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
On the latest edition of the Vale this week, we caught up with the chair of Barry Plan for Neighbourhoods, David Stevens, and Vale MP Kanishka Narayan about recent developments, and spoke to some of the organisations looking for new volunteers at the GVS Big Volunteer Fayre.We got an update on development at the Memo Arts Centre and heard about rebuild plans at Penarth Athletic Club, after a devastating fire in December and got the latest on financial issues at some Vale schools.
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21st January 2026 - Vale This Week
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
On this weeks edition, if you're looking to volunteer in 2026, we'll speak to Janine from Gvs Volunteering about their Big Volunteer Fayre next week at Memo Arts Centre.Tami from CUBE Community United Barry 4 Everyone tell us about their Information Day on Friday, as the organisation looks to connect people with local advice, help and support.We’ll hear about ambitious plans by Barry RFC, to install a 3g pitch at its reservoir field site and its consultation with the local community.We’ll hear from a local young person, who’s backing calls for a smartphone ban in schools, similar to one int...
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Vale This Week - 14th January 2026
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
On the first programme of 2026, the team speak to the creator of a petition to support a Tree Preservation order for Reservior Woods in Llandough, and the local ward councillor concerned about overdevelopment.We hear from a year 11 pupil at St Cyres School, who's already seen the benefits of a recently opened Additional Learning Needs Facility at the school and from Vale Council Leader Lis Burnett about the Council's upcoming budget consultation.We ask the question, is the Vale being left behind by the South Wales Metro? We'll hear from Andrew RT Davies after he challenged the First Ministe...
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Senedd 2026, Lavernock Solar Farm, Vale Domestic Abuse Services and our review of 2025
Wednesday, 17 December 2025
On the final Vale This Week of 2025:A new poll conducted by YouGov for Cardiff University, ahead of the Senedd Election next May, has put Plaid Cymru in the lead with 33%, whilst Reform UK's support remains steady at 30%. We'll hear from Plaid's lead candidate for Penybont Vale of Glamorgan Mark Hooper & Reform UK's Bridgend spokesperson Caroline James.Plans have been unveiled for a major new solar farm at Lavernock, with residents being asked for their views on the development, which is being backed by the Welsh Government through its own energy firm. Gareth Joy will speak with Mark Robert...
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Penarth Athletic Fire, MG Cup, Santa's Cause & Barry Dock RNLI
Wednesday, 3 December 2025
On this edition of the Vale This week, we speak to Rhys Morgan, a player and committee member at Penarth RFC, following a devastating fire at Penarth Athletic Club on Monday.Ahead of the MG Cup Semi-final on Saturday, we’ll speak to Barry Town United Manager Steve Jenkins about their competitors who sit atop the Cymru South Table.A gift-giving campaign has been launched in an effort to make sure children supported by social services in the Vale don’t go without a present this Christmas. We’ll hear from Robert Jones about the Santa’s Cause appeal by Vale of Glamorgan Council And, there’s an ...
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Morris Jobs Boost, Domestic Abuse Survivors Exhibit, Fishing to improve mental health and Gavin & Stacey inspired Pantomine.
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
On this week's edition of the Vale This week from Bro RadioThe return of a much-loved motoring icon, which could offer a timely jobs boost for Bro Tathan. We’ll take a look at Morris’ plans for a new version of its famous J-type van - and what it means for our local economy.We mark White Ribbon Day by visiting a new Barry exhibition featuring the work of domestic abuse survivors, organised by Vale Domestic Abuse Services.Meanwhile, we go fishing with mental health group Reel Minds CIC for whom tight lines means more than just a catch of the day.And will you be left feeling bereft of Gavin a...
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Aston Martin, Cardiff Airport, Wilko, Health Hwb & Vale Talent Search
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Toad Patrol
Help save migrating toads from being run over
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Great Daffodil Appeal at Morrisons Barry
Marie Curie Cymru is looking for volunteers in Cardiff to give just an hour or two to support the Great Daffodil Appeal at Morrisons Barry
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Sinfonia Cymru: A Grand TourStep into the shoes of an 18th-century traveller and join Sinfonia Cymru’s string trio on a musical Grand Tour through the salons, streets, and hidden corners o...
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