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Miss Wales Loneliness Campaign & Singing in Llantwit Major

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20 minutes | 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
22 minutes | 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...
22 minutes | 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...
20 minutes | 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...
21 minutes | 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
25 seconds | 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
Miss Wales Loneliness Campaign & Singing in Llantwit Major
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