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Thousands of affordable homes needed, report says
Thousands of affordable homes will be needed in the Vale of Glamorgan over the coming years, according to an assessment of housing need.
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St Athan: council 'still working' towards rail station
The leader of Vale Council says they are still working towards restoring a railway station for St Athan.
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Council bins under review in recycling push
More than 900 litter bins across the Vale are under review in an effort to increase recycling and tackle flytipping.
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'Give voters a greater say on replacing misbehaving politicians'
Campaigners called for voters to be given a say over who replaces Senedd politicians booted out of office for bad behaviour under a proposed recall system.
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Dragonfly takes flight in CF61 garden
A unique sculpture of a dragonfly has been added to a community garden in Llantwit Major.
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Metro: electric train rollout begins
New electric 'tri-mode' trains are being rolled out for the first time onto the South Wales Metro network.
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Cameras roll again at Penarth's special school
A BAFTA-nominated documentary on Penarth's special needs school is returning for a third series in December.
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Inquest into fatal Port Road collision opens
An inquest into the deaths of two women in a road collision has been opened and adjourned.
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Cardiff Airport raises over £5k for BHF
Cardiff Airport have raised just over £5,000 for the British Heart Foundation in Wales.
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Mermaid Quay: six man wanted after 'targeted attack'
Detectives are looking for six men after a fight broke out at a Cardiff Bay restaurant.
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Vale Council: 'no liability' over Thurrock bankruptcy
Vale Council says it's received no official notice over threatened legal action from a local authority in Essex.
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Senedd debates Morgan's first 100 days
Senedd members debated Eluned Morgan's record following her first 100 days, with the first minister rejecting claims she has failed to stand up for Wales.
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King's Award for Nell's Point coastwatch
Coastwatch volunteers in Barry have been awarded the prestigious King's Award for Voluntary Service.
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Safety work at flats could take a year longer
Work to rectify fire safety defects and other issues at some high rise apartments in Cardiff Bay will take longer than expected, a major developer has confirmed.
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Vale Council facing legal action over failed investments
A council in England is threatening to sue four Welsh councils and other local authorities after it made a number of investments in solar farms that led to it becoming bankrupt.
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Ministers to introduce fire safety bill
Wales' housing secretary confirmed plans to bring forward a building safety bill in 2025, eight years after 72 people died in the Grenfell Tower tragedy in London.
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Mayor to host Christmas Market
The Mayor of Barry will be hosting a Christmas market as part of the town's festive celebrations.
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Former mayor raises £3,400 for charities
A former Barry Town Mayor raised over £3,400 for two charities during his year in office.
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Plan for gender-balanced Senedd 'lacks teeth'
Voluntary guidance aimed at making the Welsh Parliament more representative of the population lacks any real teeth, Senedd members warned.
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Man charged with burglary spree
A 34 year-old man has been charged following a spate of burglaries in the Penarth and Cardiff areas.
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Sully: two rescued after tidal cut off
Coastal visitors are being warned about the risk of tidal cut offs during the winter months.
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Santa to switch on Penarth's Christmas lights
Penarth is preparing for its annual Christmas lights switch-on spectacular.
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Robin's trio brings Beatles jazz to Barry
A renowned gypsy jazz band will be appearing at the Barry Arts Festival later this month.
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Sully surgery introduces electronic prescriptions
A surgery in Sully has become the first in the Vale to introduce electronic prescriptions.
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Trains resume after Barry Dock incident
Early morning train services were disrupted following an incident near Barry Docks.
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RNLI sends poppies to Paddington
The Vale's two lifeboat stations joined forces to take part in an annual railway event to mark Armistice Day.
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Teacher suspended over child sex abuse claims
A drama teacher facing trial over child sex abuse allegations has been suspended by Pencoedtre High School.
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Stanwell students raise £2k for Penarth's RNLI
Stanwell School pupils have raised over £2,000 for Penarth's lifeboat station.
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Ukrainian mother moves into Eagleswell homes
A Ukrainian mother who fled the war in her country is finally able to make a home for herself after years in limbo and months of living in a small hostel room.
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Spate of car burglaries in Cardiff and Penarth
Detectives believe a spate of car burglaries in the Penarth and Cardiff areas may be linked.
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Sully man charged after drugs bust
A man from Sully has been charged in connection with an organised crime gang producing class B drugs.
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Healthy turnout for one-stop shop
A one-stop health shop for patients in the Eastern Vale has been hailed a success.
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Healthy living team wins disability award
A team of council workers has been honoured for getting disabled people involved with their activities.
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Tributes to two women killed in Barry collision
Tributes have been paid to two women killed in a road collision in Barry.
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Vale Telecare faces pricing shake-up
Hundreds of people have left a Vale Council care service that some customers may have to start paying more for.
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Enforcement action over illegal embankment
Environment officers have taken action against a homeowner who built an embankment without permission.
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Engine Room set for £1m upgrade
A Barry business centre is set to receive a major £1 million upgrade.
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Senedd censures absent Tory leader
The leader of the Conservative opposition was given a slap on the wrists after a committee found his "false" social media posts brought the Senedd into disrepute.
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Boverton man faces futher rape charges
A man accused of over 30 sex crimes against women has appeared in court following new charges.
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Barry Dance Charity features on Strictly Come Dancing
Motion Control Dance recently recieved a visit from Anton Du Beke and some of the cast of Strictly Come Dancing.
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Llantwit drug dealer jailed for probation offences
A drug dealer from Llantwit Major has been jailed for five-and-a-half years.
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Council sets out road resurfacing plan
Vale Council chiefs have set out their plans for resurfacing some of the county's roads over the next three years.
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Pub gets longer hours despite residents' complaints
A Penarth pub that residents complained about has had its application to open and sell alcohol for longer granted.
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Buzzer system to catch out hospital smokers
Llandough Hospital has installed two buzzers to help catch out people who smoke on their grounds.
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Wales Millennium Centre unveils expansion plans with new Digital-First Venue
The project is part of the wider development of Cardiff Bay, which includes a new purpose-built arena.
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Bonfire dispersal order for Cardiff Bay
A second dispersal order in less than a week has been issued for parts of Cardiff Bay ahead of Bonfire Night.
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Coronation medals for RNLI Barry Dock crew
King's Coronation medals have been awarded to 17 volunteers from the RNLI station at Barry Dock.
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Laugh out Loud Comedy at Gallery Coffee House
The next monthly stand-up comedy night takes place on Friday 6th December.
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Active travel push steps up in east Barry
New measures are being introduced to encourage more active travel in the east of Barry.
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Two women killed in Barry collision
Two women have died and a man is critically ill following a serious road collision on Port Road in Barry.
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Ryanair set to cut flights after Cardiff anniversary
Ryanair has warned it plans to cut the number of flights to and from UK airports by 10% next year.
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Cardiff man in court accused of sex attack
A Cardiff man charged with sexually assaulting an 11 year-old girl has been refused bail by magistrates.
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Art Life Society launches new exhibition
A visual arts group in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan has opened its latest exhibition.
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The Budget – key next steps for businesses
What should be the next key steps for businesses, following the Autumn Budget?
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Man charged with assaulting 11 year-old girl
A man is due to appear in court charged with assaulting an 11 year-old girl in Cardiff.
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Chancellor approves Barry waterfront funding
The Chancellor has ratified nearly £20 million of funding to regenerate the waterfront at Barry Docks.
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Police crackdown on rural crime
Police are investigating a spate of rural crimes in the Vale's isolated farming communities.
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Budget green light for Barry town funding
The go-ahead has been given for up to £20 million in regeneration funding for Barry.
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20mph: Tory leader’s tweets ‘brought Senedd into disrepute’
The Welsh Conservative leader broke Senedd rules by incorrectly describing 20mph as a blanket policy, a committee concluded.
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Work completed on Barry council housing scheme
53 new council homes have been completed on Hayeswood Road in Barry.
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Penarth: two men charged with shoplifting
Two local men have been charged with shoplifting in Penarth town centre.
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Wicked Review: Wales Millennium Centre 2024
Wicked will be playing at the Donald Gordon Theatre, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff until Saturday 23 November 2024.