Every week on Bro Radio, we feature an artist local to South Wales on our playlist and this week's Local Artist of the Week is Danielle Lewis, with her new single, "Help Me". Originally from West Wales, Danielle is a Singer-Songwriter who lets her vocals do the talking, crafting simple but well-realised instrumental tracks with […]
A Barry resident has been presented with a Community Connectors Award by digital network provider Openreach in recognition for their support for vulnerable neighbours during lockdown. Nigel Hughes of Barry, who has Multiple Sclerosis, received the award after his feat of embarking on a daily 'walk a mile' challenge over three months, raising £10,000 for local charities including Woody's […]
Lesley lives in Manchester, some 200 miles away from her father Michael in Barry. Early on in the lockdown, she says she was feeling ‘a bit panicky and helpless’ about how to support her father, who lives alone. ‘Dad is quite happy with his own company but not being able to get out once or […]
The Vale Youth Service has been presenting certificates during half term, to young people in the Vale who have dedicated their time to volunteering. The certificates recognised those who had taken part in any of the different participation projects in the County for 50, 100 or 200 hours in total. Projects in which the young […]
The Building Control Excellence Awards were held again this year, and once again, Steve James was one of the winners. The scheme is being organised annually by the Vale of Glamorgan Council, to appreciate high-quality building work around the county. Steve James was highly commended for his Penarth project, ‘The Tower,’ which earned him the […]
New legislation has been passed in the Senedd, which aims to give tenants more protection, stability and security in their homes. The Renting Homes (Amendment) (Wales) Bill will also bring greater clarity on landlord and tenant responsibilities, helping to avoid disagreements and difficulties. The changes mean that from spring 2022, rental contracts in Wales will […]
The "24 Hour Race" movement will be taking to the streets of Cardiff on March 14th, 2021 in a virtual fashion, to raise money and awareness to tackle modern-day slavery and human trafficking. The movement is the leading anti-slavery and human trafficking student movement and race in the world and holds events across the globe, […]
Plans to convert the old public conveniences on Nell’s Point into a restaurant complex have moved a step closer after the Vale of Glamorgan Council entered a lease arrangement with developers Next Colour. The project, undertaken by the company behind the Oyster Wharf scheme in Mumbles, would see the 100-year-old Victorian building transformed into four […]
Waste Crews in the Vale of Glamorgan have received abused from residents following the return of the two black bag limit. In a statement on Tuesday, the Vale Council said "Our frontline staff have continued to work hard to collect waste throughout the pandemic with minimal disruption. Abuse won't be tolerated." The two black bag […]
It has today been confirmed that both the JD Cymru Premier and the Orchard Welsh Premier Women's league have had their 'Elite' status reinstated. The Football Association of Wales were informed of the decision by the National Sport Group and the status will return with immediate effect. This means that, although Wales remains in Alert […]
