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Welsh Tory leader calls for the declaration of a “health emergency” in Wales
More than £600 million has been paid out in Welsh NHS clinical negligence and personal injury claims over the past five years, the Senedd has heard.
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Funded childcare for all two-year-olds to expand across Vale of Glamorgan
Funded childcare for all two-year-olds to expand across Vale of Glamorgan
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The first steps have been taken to deliver a £4m cycle track to the Welsh capital
The first steps have been taken to deliver a £4m cycle track to the Welsh capital.
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Leo praised by RNLI after raising alarm for two boys caught by rising tide
A young boy with autism and communication difficulties has been recognised by Barry Dock RNLI after spotting two boys in danger off Sully Island and alerting his dad, prompting a lifeboat rescue.
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Engineering works to disrupt Vale of Glamorgan rail services during Half Term
Rail passengers travelling between Cardiff Central, Penarth, Barry, Barry Island and Bridgend are being warned of significant disruption due to planned engineering works.
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Penarth Pier Pavilion Cinema voted one of the best 15 cinemas in the UK
Penarth Pier Pavilion has been voted one of the 15 best cinemas in the UK in the British Independent Film Awards’ (BIFA) Cinema of the Year award.
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Vale community invited to stand together against domestic abuse at White Ribbon Day candle vigil
Residents, community members and local organisations are invited to gather outside the Civic Offices on Wednesday 25 November at 6 pm to stand in solidarity with survivors of domestic abuse.
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Barry Museum plans spring 2027 reopening following repair work
Barry’s only museum is set to reopen in spring 2027 following substantial maintenance and repair work at its home at Barry Island Station.
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Plans approved for new Aldi supermarket in Barry
A discount supermarket giant is set to come to Barry after receiving unanimous approval from council planners.
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Vale of Glamorgan MP Kanishka Narayan is calling for a national effort to strengthen Britain's defences against AI
He's also warning we can't rely on tech giants to police their own systems.
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Police given additional powers to deal with King Square anti-social behaviour
Police Officers have been given additional powers this weekend to direct people to leave King Square and the surrounding area, following an increase in anti-social behaviour.
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Community Libraries Mark Decade of Success Across the Vale
Community-run libraries across the Vale of Glamorgan are celebrating 10 years since local volunteers took over their management, with facilities continuing to serve as important hubs for residents across the county.
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Senedd Members have backed calls to review Wales’ funding formula to increase fairness and transparency in how the nation is financed.
Senedd Members have backed calls to review Wales’ funding formula to increase fairness and transparency in how the nation is financed.
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Plans have been filed to bring a prominent town centre building back into use, but it may not be forever
Plans have been filed to bring a prominent town centre building back into use, but it may not be forever.
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A4232 closures planned between Leckwith and Culverhouse Cross for urgent works
Motorists are being advised to allow extra time for any journeys as a series of closures and restrictions are planned on the A4232 later this month.
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Barry Town United Members Back New Ownership Model in Landmark Vote
Barry Town United AFC is set to enter a new era after members approved plans to transfer the club to a new ownership structure led by current chairman Mark Barrett and his family.
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Belova app aims to bring people together across Cardiff and the Vale
Elliott Bowen is the founder of Belova, an app that aims to make it easier for people to meet others with similar interests and get involved in activities together.
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Road rage arrest after driver allegedly threatened motorist with hammer on A4232
A man has been arrested following an alleged road rage incident on the A4232 near Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff.
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National Grid shares plans for new Aberthaw substation development
National Grid is inviting local communities to learn more about plans for a new substation development at Aberthaw that will help to connect renewable energy, battery storage and a data centre in the region.
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Petition to save ward at Llandough Hospital gains hundreds of signatures
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CVUHB) has announced a potential closure of the West Two respiratory ward at Llandough Hospital in Penarth.
Bro Radio Sport
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Vale of Glamorgan Football League Round Up 17/10
With many sides involved in the Hugh James SWFA Senior Cup, the Vale of Glamorgan AFL programme was reduced this weekend, but there was still plenty of drama across the three divisions.
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Barry RFC Youth beat Pentyrch in Cardiff South Division 2
Barry RFC Youth beat Pentyrch 52 - 5 in the Cardiff South Division 2 at the weekend.
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Barry RFC Youth trio selected for Wales squad
Barry RFC is celebrating the selection of Youth players George Strong, Lloyd Beer, and Max O’Sullivan to the Boys Clubs of Wales squad.
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Principality Stadium to host first British & Irish Lions Women’s fixture in history
The inaugural British & Irish Lions team will face France at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Friday 27 August, marking the first-ever match played by a Lions Women's team ahead of the inaugural Tour to New Zealand in 2027.
Culture & Arts
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Barry Town Council’s Halloween Which Craft? returns to Central Park
Barry Town Council’s Halloween event, Halloween Which Craft?, is returning to Central Park on Friday 30 October 2026, offering a fun-filled day of workshops, activities and games for the community to enjoy during the October half-term.
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Fancy taking part in The Traitors?
The Traitors is back, and they are looking for fun, smart and strategic players to take part in the ultimate game of trust and treachery!
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Artists explore ‘Dark to Light’ in new Barry exhibition
A group of painters and sculptors are coming together for Dark to Light, an exhibition at Art Central Gallery in Barry until 9th January 2027.
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Barry Museum plans spring 2027 reopening following repair work
Barry’s only museum is set to reopen in spring 2027 following substantial maintenance and repair work at its home at Barry Island Station.
The latest from Sky News
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Controversial Jackdaw gas field expected to be approved by government
The controversial Jackdaw gas field is expected to receive approval from energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh today.
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'Cosmetic cowboys' to face fines if they carry out risky procedures
Brazilian butt lifts and other cosmetic procedures that inject filler into parts of the body will only be performed by doctors under new government rules to crackdown on "cosmetic cowboys".
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Two men re-arrested in RAF Fairford investigation on suspicion of helping Iran
Two men have been re-arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence service over a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford.
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Neglect in hospital contributed to baby's meningitis death, jury rules
Neglect contributed to the death of a five-month-old girl who died from meningitis after opportunities were missed in hospital to save or prolong her life, an inquest jury has found.
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Man charged with murder of woman stabbed to death in Manchester
A 26-year-old man has been charged after a woman was stabbed to death in Manchester.
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Report set to reveal vast scale of antisemitism in English schools
A landmark report is set to detail the vast scale of antisemitism in English schools and colleges, Sky News can reveal.
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BBC announces details of cuts in bid to save £500m
The BBC has confirmed it will close BBC Three, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra linear broadcast services in the spring of 2027.
The latest Entertainment from Sky News
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BBC announces details of cuts in bid to save £500m
The BBC has confirmed it will close BBC Three, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra linear broadcast services in the spring of 2027.
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Ex-Brookside star Philip Foster jailed after fleeing UK over £13m fraud on would-be models
A former soap opera star has been jailed for nine years after fleeing the UK for Spain to avoid facing trial for allegedly conning would-be models out of more than £13m.
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Sky-ITV deal: Culture secretary 'minded to intervene'
The culture secretary has warned she is "minded" to intervene in Sky's £1.6bn deal to buy ITV's broadcast and streaming operations.
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Raye says Royal Albert Hall gig sign-up was 'overwhelmed' by ticket touts using AI bots
Singer Raye has said the sign-up list for her one-off gig at the Royal Albert Hall later this month will be checked "manually" after ticket touts using artificial intelligence bots "overwhelmed" the process.
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Bryan Cranston in 'deep despair' after death of Breaking Bad actor
RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter "Flynn" White Jr in Breaking Bad, has died aged 34.
