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• Plans to restore historic Barry pond and boost local wildlife

  Work has begun on the restoration of a long-standing pond in one of Barry's public parks as part of efforts to enhance habitats for wildlife and improve green spaces for residents.

• Barry exhibition captures the changing face of Wales’ historic chapels

  A new photography exhibition celebrating Wales’ rich chapel heritage has opened at Barry’s Art Central Gallery, offering visitors a striking visual record of buildings that once stood at the heart of communities across the country.

• Senedd commission faces first questions in the Siambr following summer recess

  A Senedd Member was forced to epress breast milk in an unlocked printing room because of a lack of facilities.

• Welsh Greens Leader Anthony Slaughter Reveals Cancer Surgery During Senedd Recess

  The leader of the Welsh Green Party and Caerdydd Penarth MS, Anthony Slaughter, has revealed that he underwent major surgery over the summer as part of treatment for cancer.

• Principality Stadium lands fight of the decade Joshua v Fury

  The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has confirmed Cardiff's Principality Stadium will host the biggest boxing event of the year as Anthony Joshua takes on Tyson Fury on the night of 11 December.

• Free Bleed Control Kits Offered to Community Groups Across the Vale of Glamorgan

  Community organisations across parts of the Vale of Glamorgan are being offered free specialist bleed control kits as part of a new initiative aimed at helping people respond to life-threatening injuries before emergency services arrive.

• Boverton fish and chip shop named in top 40 in the United Kingdom

  Farnham's in Boverton has been named among the top 40 Fish and Chip shops in the United Kingdom and one of only two on the list in Wales.

• Barry Beavers: The Swimming Club Giving Families Confidence, Community and Calm

  For Silvia Escamilla and her family, a simple suggestion from a teacher at her son’s school turned into something life‑changing.

• Record-breaking month as 15 new organisations join Glamorgan Voluntary Services

  Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) has confirmed that 15 organisations were approved for membership by its Board of Trustees in August 2026, marking one of the largest single‑month increases recorded by the charity.

• Residents in Cardiff and Vale offered free access to nutrition and fitness app

  A new scheme is being launched to support people living with overweight or obesity in parts of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan using a popular nutrition and fitness app.

• Heart Charity encourages Half Marathon runners to make heart health part of their preparation

  With less than two weeks to go until thousands of runners take to the streets for the Cardiff Half Marathon, Welsh heart charity Calon Hearts is urging people to make heart health part of their race preparation.

• “More than just a sport”: Minister for culture and sport questioned on future of rugby in Wales

  Plans to reduce Wales’ professional rugby teams from four to three could be "devastating" for local communities, Senedd members have warned.

• Fraud Warning Issued Over Scam Calls Targeting Patients

  Local Health Boards have issued a warning following reports of scam callers posing as GP practices and attempting to obtain patients' personal information.

• Councillors approve plans for over 300 new homes in Rhoose

  Councillors have resolved to transform a village by building hundreds of new homes on its outskirts, though the plans ultimately might not come to light.

• Penarth school project sparks Welsh language transformation

  A primary school in Penarth is leading a new project to transform bilingual learning by tailoring Welsh language training to the specific needs of its staff.

• South Wales and Gwent Police introduce new online portal for crime victims

  South Wales Police and Gwent Police have launched a new online portal to help victims of crime stay updated on the progress of their case.

• Penarth Pier Pavilion Cinema awarded £65,000 for major equipment upgrade

  Penarth Pier Pavilion Cinema has received £65,000 from the Arts Council of Wales’ Arts Capital Investment Fund to support a significant upgrade to its projection and sound systems.

• New Cafe could be coming to High Street, should plans be approved

  A new cafe could soon be coming to a High Street in Barry, should plans be approved.

• Reform MS Sarah Cooper-Lesadd has defected to Plaid Cymru

  Reform MS for Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg, Sarah Cooper-Lesadd, has announced her defection to Plaid Cymru.

• Public sector broadcasters facing “huge challenges”, according to Wales’ culture minister

  Wales’ culture minister fielded questions on Plaid Cymru's plans to press for the devolution of broadcasting in the Senedd’s first committee scrutiny session after the summer break.