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• 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.

• Welsh Government Plans 30% Rates Cut for Hospitality and Leisure Businesses

  A wide range of hospitality, leisure, and accommodation businesses across Wales could see their rates bills reduced by 30% under a new Welsh Government proposal to support high street venues.

• Loan scheme to help bring landmark Cowbridge building back into use

  A landmark building on Cowbridge High Street is being given a new lease of life, with support from the Vale of Glamorgan Council helping to transform the former Barclays bank into a modern coworking hub, guest accommodation and a juice and smoothie bar.

• Shortlist announced for 2026 Vale and Bridgend Business Awards

  The shortlist for the 2026 Vale and Bridgend Business Awards has been released, marking the first year the event will bring together nominees from both counties.

• Vale Council to Consider Changes to Recycling and Waste Services

  Residents in the Vale of Glamorgan could see two changes to local recycling and waste services later this year, with proposals due to be discussed by the Council’s Place Scrutiny Committee before going to Cabinet.

• Plan to change the face of a Welsh village

  A group of councillors will make a decision next week on a development of more than 300 new homes in the Village, which has already received over 55 objections from members of the public.

• 1,000 children vaccinated against Hepatitis A in Barry but there’s still time to protect your child

  Public Health Wales has thanked parents and carers in Barry after 1,000 children received a Hepatitis A vaccination as part of the response to the ongoing outbreak. It's reminding families that there is still time to get vaccinated before the programme ends this Saturday.

• Plans have been approved to convert offices into a bedsit in Barry, despite police concerns

  Plans have been approved to convert offices into a bedsit in Barry, but local police and the town council aren’t happy.

• Police Appeal for Witnesses after Penarth Road collision

  South Wales Police are appealing for information after a collision involving a car and an e‑bike on Penarth Road, Cardiff, on Friday evening.

• Penarth teacher to appear in new fly-on-the-wall S4C series

  A newly qualified teacher from Penarth is set to appear in a new series, Athrawon, on S4C this Wednesday.

• Barry Athletic bowler is county champion

  Barry Athletic Bowler Nicola Clarke-Squires takes the Glamorgan County Championship Ladies' 4-wood title.

• Penarth Athletic launches public consultation on major rebuild nine months after devastating clubhouse fire

  Penarth Athletic Club has taken the next formal step toward rebuilding its fire‑damaged clubhouse, launching a public consultation on plans for a major redevelopment at the Meadow Lane ground.

• Barry Learner Secures Place to Study Medicine After Transformative Return to Education

  A Barry man who left school at 14 with no qualifications has secured a place to study medicine at the University of Bristol, just two years after returning to education.

• Detectives release e-fit in Barry sexual assault investigation

  Detectives investigating a sexual assault in Barry have released an e-fit of the suspect.

• 39 year old from Llantwit Major charged in Thailand investigation

  A 39 year old woman from Llantwit Major has been charged in connection with an investigation linked to two Cardiff children arrested in Thailand.

• Joint RNLI Operation Rescues Grounded Vessel Off Lavernock Point

  Volunteer crews from Barry Dock and Penarth RNLI combined forces in the early hours of yesterday morning to safely recover a vessel aground near Lavernock Point following an electrical failure.

• Warning Issued After Reports of Rogue Gutter Cleaners in Barry

  Residents in Barry are being urged to be cautious following a rise in reports of two men going door‑to‑door offering gutter‑cleaning services.

• Safety Checks to Begin at Hundreds of Vale Homes as National Grid Launches Inspection Programme

  National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) will carry out safety inspections at homes and small businesses across the Vale of Glamorgan in the coming weeks, with contractors visiting properties in the CF62 area to check key electrical equipment.

• Senedd Members support calls for better paternity leave in UK-wide parent strike

  Parents and Politicians joined together on the steps of the Senedd on Thursday, calling for better paternity leave and support for new parents.