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  Llantwit Major has been chosen as one of just three Welsh towns to take part in the one-week Town Boost.

• Paul Chuckle MBE to visit Penarth on "Thank You Tour" for Marie Curie

  Marie Curie ambassador Paul Chuckle MBE will visit Penarth as he embarks on a ‘Thank you’ tour of the UK to celebrate 40 years of the Great Daffodil Appeal.  

• Vale Youth Service secures International Texas Exchange for young people

  The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Youth Service has secured an international exchange to Texas for twelve local young people, following a successful national funding bid and months of dedicated preparation by youth service staff.

• Work starts on redevelopment of St Richard Gwyn High School

  Work has begun to redevelop St Richard Gwyn Catholic High School in Barry.

• Art Gallery in Barry celebrates International Women's Day 2026

  The Women’s Arts Association Wales (WAAW) is celebrating International Women’s Day 2026 at Art Central, the Vale of Glamorgan’s impressive art gallery in Barry.

• Increase in the number of rare butterfly eggs reported in areas of South Wales

  An exciting increase in the number of rare butterfly eggs in some areas in South Wales has been reported this month. 

• First stretch of National Forest for Wales launched at Porthkerry Country Park

  The first 80km stretch of the National Forest for Wales has been launched - stretching from Porthkerry Country Park to Pont Walby viaduct near Glynneath.

• Cardiff ex-servicewoman backs charity campaign

  A new campaign has been launched to improve access to life-changing support for ex-servicewomen.

• Vale Foodbank usage up by more than 26%

  The Vale Foodbank has seen usage increase by more than 26% during February, compared to the year prior.

• Bro Radio’s Community Awards returns with new headline sponsor

  Bro Radio has announced the return of its Community Awards, as it continues to celebrate the best of the Vale of Glamorgan.

• Barry Rugby Football Club has lodged plans for extensions to its clubhouse and other works

  A scenic south Wales rugby club could see a major upgrade if the local council approves the proposal.

• Council Tax in the Vale set to increase by 6.5%

  Vale of Glamorgan Council is set to vote on one of the biggest council tax increases in Wales.

• Plans scrapped for new boat depot on Cardiff Bay peninsula

  A controversial plan for the creation of a new boat depot on the Cardiff Bay peninsula has been scrapped after objections from the local community.

• Llantwit Major hosts week-long Peace Festival

  Llantwit Major has hosted a week-long Peace Festival bringing together community dialogue, a Citizens’ Peace Assembly, and a cross-party Senedd hustings at St Illtud’s Church.

• Local residents in Cowbridge have banded together to buy a beloved piece of land

  Residents in Cowbridge have banded together to buy a beloved piece of land at auction to save it from future development.

• Welsh legend Max Boyce and record-breaking footballer Jess Fishlock honoured at St David Awards

  Welsh star Max Boyce MBE and Wales' most capped footballer Jess Fishlock MBE have been celebrated at this year's St David Awards.

• New care home could be coming to Barry is council approves plans

  A new care home for the elderly could be coming to Barry if the council approves plans.

• 50+ Forum Radio Show highlight by World Health Organisation as leading age-friendly initiative

  The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published a case-study feature recognising the Vale 50+ Forum’s monthly radio show on Bro Radio as an outstanding age-friendly practice as the first and only 50+ forum radio show in Wales.