A mother from Barry has taken to social media to request birthday greetings from the community for her son Kealan, who will be celebrating his sixth birthday in isolation on Sunday, as the country goes into its second week of effective lockdown. Barry Mum, Ellie, and her family have been in isolation for around 2 […]
The Glamorgan Gem has temporarily suspended the production of print newspapers due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. The Gem, owned by the Tindle Newspaper group, announced the news via an online post responding to the ongoing pandemic. Staff at the paper have taken voluntary furlough under the government's Coronavirus job retention scheme, meaning they will […]
Childcare provision for the Vale of Glamorgan's key workers doing essential work through the COVID-19 outbreak has changed to a hub-based system. 14 hubs will be available across the Vale of Glamorgan. Whilst the number of sites offering the provision has reduced, the hub model is based on local school clusters working together to deliver the […]
A resident at Ty Dewi Sant care home, has celebrated her 90th Birthday. Ty Dewi Sant, based in Penarth cares for 33 service users and is run by the Vale of Glamorgan Council, but is currently closed to family members, ensuring the safety of patients and visitors during the Coronavirus pandemic. Staff at Ty Dewi […]
Councils are being given new powers to support the NHS and increase hospital capacity as Wales responds to the coronavirus pandemic. Housing and Local Government Minister Julie James has introduced emergency permitted development rights, which will allow local authorities to change the use of buildings or erect temporary structures on their land without planning permission. […]
Smokers should quit now, as emerging evidence suggests they are "more at risk" from Covid-19, Public Health Wales (PHW) has said. The NHS body told each of Wales' 440,000 smokers that quitting now "could save your life". Research into previous coronaviruses show that smoking makes the impact of the virus worse. From the moment you […]
Children's charity Ty Hafan have shared a letter from their patron HRH Prince Charles on their social media accounts. In his letter, the Prince of Wales shares his sympathy for the predicament the charity faces in light of the Coronavirus crisis. The royal missive says: "As we all face an unprecedented period of difficulty, disruption […]
Teachers around the Vale continue to attend school to care for vulnerable children and those of key workers, ensuring parents that perform vital roles can help respond to Coronavirus. Such key workers include health and social care professionals, the emergency services and others that have a crucial part to play in keeping the Country moving. […]
Across the UK, Marie Curie is gearing up to care for hundreds of additional dying patients requiring end of life care, in order to relieve the unprecedented pressure on the NHS during the Coronavirus crisis. With the number of cases rapidly increasing in Wales, local Marie Curie Nursing teams are working harder than ever. Given the choice, people overwhelmingly say they would prefer to die in their own […]
Dave Williams of Inkdogz, a company specialising in printing and embroidery, has begun manufacturing face masks for the local community using his 3D printer. The businessman has stated that he is doing this for the local community of Rhoose and has set up a GoFundMe page to help fund the project. In a statement on […]
The Royal Mint have begun manufacturing medical visors to assist the NHS response to the Coronavirus pandemic. In a statement thanking the Mint for their contribution to the efforts, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board explained: "The team found a rudimentary design for a medical visor online, and began developing high specification prototypes – turning […]
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has this evening announced they have secured the Principality Stadium, for use as a field hospital in plans for tackling Covid-19. The Principality Stadium will be turned into a 2,000-bed hospital to help deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The Welsh Rugby Union had made the stadium available for use […]
One of the stars of BBC'S Gavin & Stacey has recorded a message for the Barrybados shop, directed to the people of Barry. Rob Wilfort, who depicts Jason in the smash hit Barry based sitcom, advises the people of Barry to keep morale high during this difficult time and shares love from the whole cast […]
As the country comes to terms with the implications of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's new measures to tackle the Coronavirus pandemic, Armed Forces charity Help for Heroes has reassured wounded, injured and sick military personnel and Veterans, that it's adapting its support and service delivery for those who need it. In Wales and Hereford, the […]
South Wales Police has been given new powers to enforce Government restrictions on travel and public gatherings. But the force’s main message to the public remains that they must comply with the restrictions announced by the Prime Minister based on the severity of the Coronavirus outbreak. To ensure people stay at home and avoid non-essential […]
In a heartwarming display of gratitude and respect, residents across the country and the Vale joined forces to applaud those keeping us safe during the Coronavirus pandemic. The event, largely organised across social media, was designed for people to show their appreciation for those taking the risks to look after those affected by Covid-19, the […]
A social care leader has warned that more elderly and vulnerable care home residents in Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan will die because they are being treated like “collateral damage” in the war against the coronavirus. Mario Kreft MBE, the chair of Care Forum Wales which represents nearly 500 independent social care providers, is […]
Dinas Poyws Rotary Club have made the decision to cancel the 2020 Vale of Glamorgan Classic Car Show. The event, which has been running for seven years, has raised £50,000 for good causes in the Vale and across South Wales. Despite the cancellation, organised have vowed that the Classic Car Show will return in 2021. […]
Only three short days after calling for temporary staff to assist the NHS in dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic, UHW and UHL welcomed new starters to the housekeeping team. As previously reported by Bro Radio, the health board launched a recruitment campaign on Monday for paid temporary roles during this Coronavirus crisis. The positions with […]
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has announced that all visiting across its sites is suspended until first notice. In a statement via its website it said "To protect our visitors, our staff and you we have taken the extraordinary decision to implement no visiting." Despite the announcement, some exceptional circumstances will be considered, including: […]
Councils in south Wales have revealed what’s happening with their bin collections in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Across Wales and the UK councils are having to strip back or even stop some services to move staff to priority services to cope during the outbreak. So what’s the situation with rubbish collection services in these […]
Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) has provided a briefing detailing information about third sector front line services, and helplines, which can support people during the Covid-19 crisis. The information is correct as of 25th March 2020 and may change as the situation develops. Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale Age Connects in the Vale are focusing […]
Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern has said its encouraged that so many people have offered their support to local residents during the Coronavirus pandemic. In a statement the organisation said it "would encourage all to help their families and close friends through these difficult times" Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern's two coordinators have enlisted a team of […]
The UK Government has today launched a GOV.UK Coronavirus Information service on WhatsApp. The new free to use service aims to provide official, trustworthy and timely information and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19), and will further reduce the burden on NHS services. This will help combat the spread of coronavirus misinformation in the UK, as well […]
NHS workers can travel free of charge on all NAT Group services across South Wales. The move comes into operation from Wednesday 24 March with qualifying workers needing only to show the driver their photographic NHS staff pass. Welsh bus operator NAT Group has also introduced a strict cashless policy that will require passengers to […]
As the country is settling down to the “new normal” under the restrictions designed to halt the spread of the Coronavirus, the National Assembly for Wales has also changed how it works and a series of emergency provisions have been put in place so that essential business relating to COVID-19 can carry on. For the […]
Thousands of groups have been set up to support the vulnerable and elderly during the Coronavirus pandemic, including nine here in the Vale of Glamorgan. An army of people have joined coronavirus Mutual Aid online groups to deliver goods to those unable to leave home in their areas. Within days of the first Facebook page […]
Cars, motorcycles and vans are to be granted a six-month exemption from MOTs from 30 March, UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced. The temporary extension means that if your MOT is due from 30th March, you will automatically receive a six-month extension. Drivers will be expected to keep vehicles in a a roadworthy condition […]
South Wales Police Chief Constable Matt Jukes has released a message to the communities it serves, following the Prime Ministers address to the nation on Monday. In the message released on Monday, he said: The majority of people are already making real sacrifices to save lives and we urge everyone to follow the advice that […]
The Welsh Government has introduced emergency regulations, that require local authorities to close footpaths and other rights of way where use poses a high risk to the spread of coronavirus. The Vale of Glamorgan has confirmed that a number of footpaths are being closed around Atlantic College, Cosmeston, Dunraven Bay, Ogmore-by-Sea and Porthkerry, they include: […]
From tonight, Aston Martin will temporarily suspend all manufacturing operations including its site at St Athan. Confirming the news via its website, Aston Martin confirmed the temporary suspension of all manufacturing operations at its UK plants in line with the latest UK Government instructions on the fight against COVID-19. The suspension will come into force […]
KLM, one of Cardiff Airport's longest-serving airlines is to significantly reduce its flights as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. The company today announced that from 29th March until 3rd May, KLM will carry out around 10% of the normal number of flights. The blow comes shortly after the collapse of Flybe and Thomas cook, […]
The Vale's largest Taxi company, A2B Taxis has announced that it will temporarily close from today. In a statement on its social media, it said it has taken the advice following the Prime Minister' announcement on Monday evening. A spokesperson for A2B Taxis said "We're proud to have driven the great people of Barry for […]
The Electoral Reform Society in Wales have called for the Senedd to trial electronic/remote voting and video-links for Assembly Members, after it was announced that just 12 Members would be allowed to scrutinise the Coronavirus Bill today. These 12 Members will also be the only ones voting on whether to give the UK Government legislative consent for the […]
From Wednesday 25th March, Cardiff Bus will follow a Sunday timetable every day of the week (Monday -Sunday). It's made the decision, in line with new Government guidance and to still ensure the running of buses for key workers to get to and from work, as well as accessing shops for essential items. The Cardiff […]
The UK Government has issued full guidance on new restrictions implemented by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. With the guidance via gov.uk, it states "The single most important action we can all take, in fighting coronavirus, is to stay at home in order to protect the NHS and save lives." Members of the public must reduce […]
In a speech at 8:30pm tonight, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced an effective lockdown of the country, telling the public they "must stay at home" in unprecedented measures to try and quell the spread of the Coronavirus. It was previously advised by the government that all non-essential travel should be avoided but this effective lockdown […]
If you are like us, on a good sunny day the first thing you want to go for a walk at the Beach, in the countryside or at a local park, but following recent guidance from the Prime Minister, that's not going to be possible for a little while. That's why we have launched our […]
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has launched a recruitment campaign for temporary roles in several areas during the Covid 19 outbreak. In a post on its website, the Health Board said it was seeking individuals to undertake paid temporary roles immediately in the following areas: Housekeeping Catering Hospital Portering Health Care Support Workers Administration […]
The Vale of Glamorgan Council has announced a string of closures to parks, public spaces and car parks from Tuesday 24th March to support social distancing. In a statement on Monday, the Council announced that the following will be closed from the 24th March: Barry Island car parks Cosmeston and Porthkerry Country car parks Penarth […]
