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Jane Hutt to quit Senedd at next election
Vale of Glamorgan MS Jane Hutt has announced that she will not be putting her name forward for reselection for the 2026 Senedd elections.
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Action! Gavin and Stacey clapperboard up for auction
Another unique piece of memorabilia from the Gavin and Stacey finale is up for grabs.
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Justin nominated for St David Award
A Penarth man who saved a couple from drowning is among the nominees at this year's St David Awards.
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Welsh Government strikes budget deal with Lib Dems
The Welsh Government has struck a £100 million deal with Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds to pass its spending plans for next year.
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Women's Euros legacy fund 'shortchanged'
Senedd members criticised plans to spend £800,000 less on securing a legacy from Wales' historic appearance at the Women's Euros compared with the men's World Cup.
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Decision due on empty Penarth mansion
The fate of a mansion and former daycare centre in Penarth that’s been lying empty for years is to be decided.
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Missing man found dead at Stout Bay
Police have confirmed a missing man was found was found dead on a beach near Llantwit Major.
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Work set to begin on old public conveniences on Nell's Point
Vale of Glamorgan Council has announced that the redevelopment of the old public conveniences on Nell's Point is set to begin imminently.
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Charity Calendar raises over £6,500 for Breast Centre Appeal
A charity calendar by Dinas Powys Womens Institute has raised over £6,500 for the Cardiff & Vale Breast Centre Appeal.
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Plans for crackdown on lying politicians unveiled
A Senedd committee unveiled plans to address deliberate deception by politicians but stopped short of recommending the creation of a new criminal or civil offence.
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Celebrating the best apprentices in the region at the Cardiff and Vale College Apprenticeship Awards 2025
Twenty-seven of the finest apprentices working in Wales have had their hard work and determination celebrated at the Cardiff and Vale College Apprenticeship Awards 2025.
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New trees springing up in Penarth
New street trees are being planted in Penarth for the first time in 'many years'.
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Half Terms: What's on in the Vale of Glamorgan
With half term fast approaching, we've pulled together some of the best free and low-cost activities taking place in the Vale of Glamorgan.
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Work begins on habitat restoration at Rhoose Point
Work has begun on enhancing biodiversity and restoring habitat at Rhoose Point.
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Barry Island: traders say council 'not engaging' over parking charges
Traders on Barry Island say they are disappointed that Vale of Glamorgan Council won't engage with them on proposed parking charges.
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Cardiff city square gets go-ahead
The site of the former Debenhams store in Cardiff city centre will be home to a new public square.
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The Kymin's future still undecided
The future of a much-loved Penarth building is still being considered years after plans to turn it into a restaurant or hotel fell through.
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Police advice after 'spike' in vehicle thefts
Police say there's been a big increase in the number of vehicles being stolen across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
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Lidl plans may need further approval
Controversial plans for a new Lidl supermarket may need Welsh Government approval before being given the go-ahead.
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Vale marks LGBT+ History Month
Vale of Glamorgan Council is helping to mark LGBT+ History Month, which is being held throughout February.
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New Barry Dock lifeboat visits Burnham
Barry Dock's new all-weather lifeboat has been launched over 50 times in less than a year.
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St Athan fire: school switches to remote learning
It's been confirmed that St Athan Primary School will remain closed until after the February half-term break.
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'Decline' warning over council budget plans
Councillors have warned plans to remove litter bins and reduce street cleaning will result in a “continued decline" of the Vale's towns.
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Llantwit Major aims for dementia friendly status
Llantwit Major is looking to secure dementia friendly status as part of a new campaign.
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Local community comes together following St Athan School Fire
Locals have launched a fundraiser to help St Athan School after a devastating fire.
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Finding an NHS dentist in Wales easier with new digital portal
A new digital service to help make it easier to find an NHS dentist is being rolled out across Wales.
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Sherman Theatre to stage new play about Female friendship and county lines exploitation
Sherman Theatre in Cardiff and Swansea-based creative collective Grand Ambition are joining forces to stage a brand new production exploring childhood criminal exploitation in Wales.
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Llantwit Major and Barry among the areas in Wales with the least rainfall
Llantwit Major and Barry feature in a list of the top 10 areas in Wales with the least rainfall in 2024.
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Road closed after trailer overturns
The B4270 was closed for around three hours after a trailer overturned between Cowbridge and Llandow.
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Penarth RFC to commemorate 100th anniversary of stand
Penarth RFC are set to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of its memorial stand.
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Council to install new bins after review
New litter bins are being installed across the Vale of Glamorgan following a review of council services.
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Fire at St Athan school
Pupils and staff have been evacuated following a fire at St Athan Primary School.
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Hive Guys projects hosts meal for local community
The Hive Guys, a project run by the Vale Youth Service has held a special meal for local community members.
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Barry Island 10K back for 2025
Run 4 Wales has announced the return of the Barry Island 10k on Sunday 15th June 2025.
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Penarth man jailed for running drug line
A Penarth man who ran a drug line targeting the Cardiff area has been jailed.
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Pop-up sauna back by popular demand
A pop-up sauna has returned to the Penarth seafront by popular demand.
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New Cardiff Bay flats a step closer
Plans to develop a new block of flats in Cardiff Bay are about to take another step forward.
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Vale MP launches Pothole Patrol
The Vale of Glamorgan's Labour MP has launched a new 'pothole patrol'.
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Woman in hospital after Cowbridge collision
A woman has been taken to hospital after she was hit by a vehicle on Cowbridge High Street.
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Man's death 'unexplained' after undergrowth discovery
Police are treating the death of a man found near Leckwith Road in Cardiff as unexplained.
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Aberthaw residents await power station demolition
For decades, Keith Neighbour has been living at the foot of a mountain made of ash from Wales’ last coal fired power station.
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New platform puts Welsh language music on the map
Music lovers can now find every Welsh language gig happening across Wales in one place, thanks to an innovative new online platform: Awni.
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Cadoxton stands up to school vandals
Pupils, parents and volunteers joined forces with police after vandals targeted a Barry primary school.
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Extra funding for housing projects
Two housing projects in the Vale have secured extra funding from the Welsh Government.
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Barry Pride Speaks out with panel discussion event
The event will take place at Tramshed Tech on Thursday 27th February.
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Dydd Miwsig Cymru – Welsh Language Music Day: The perfect playlist for your celebations!
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Councillor concerned over ageing population
A councillor has expressed concern over the rate at which the Vale of Glamorgan's population is ageing.
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South Wales Police precept hike approved
The amount people pay to South Wales Police will go up by more than 7% in the next financial year.
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Cardiff University’s Kazakhstan plans under fire
Cardiff University pushing ahead with plans to open a campus in Kazakhstan while slashing jobs and closing courses at home would be a "national disgrace", the Senedd heard.
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Pencoedtre school 'turning a corner'
A mobile phone ban, extra curricular clubs and video games are helping a trouble-hit secondary school in Barry to turn things around.
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Dan gets hooked on angling
A St Athan teenager living with autism has transformed his life by taking up angling.
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Tourism tax cash ‘could plug gaps elsewhere’
Money raised by a proposed visitor levy could be used to plug gaps in cash-strapped public services rather than support tourism as intended, the industry warned.
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More records for Gavin & Stacey finale
The Gavin and Stacey finale was the most watched TV moment in Wales for more than twenty years, according to new figures.
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Barry school shows red card to racism
Children from a Barry primary school have been working on an anti-racism project.
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Welsh Government wins draft budget vote
The Welsh Government won the first vote on its £26bn spending plans for next year in the absence of two Conservative Senedd members.
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Mayor to bow out with 80s fundraiser
An 80s band night will be held to mark the end of the Barry Town Mayor's year in office.
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Council welcomes 'positive' panel review
Vale Council chiefs say they've received "very encouraging" feedback from an independent review of their work.
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Police launch firearms surrender month
South Wales Police is supporting a national firearms amnesty throughout Febuary.
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FoodShare Pantry supports record numbers
A community food project in the Western Vale says it helped more households than ever during the winter.
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Hospice fears impact of parking charges
A Penarth hospice has warned new parking charges planned for the area could impact on its ability to continue caring for people.
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St David's Hall: councillor 'beyond frustrated' over delays
Delays to work commencing on Cardiff’s St David’s Hall has left a cabinet member on the city council “beyond frustrated”.
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Housing charity moves into new home
A housing charity based in Penarth has moved into a new home of its own at a community centre.