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• Three CoastSnap stations set to be installed along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast

  Three new CoastSnap stations are being installed along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast this month, giving residents and visitors a hands‑on way to help scientists track how the Vale of Glamorgan’s shoreline is changing.

• Daffodil Runner statue installed at Marie Curie Hospice in Penarth

  A striking steel sculpture created for Marie Curie’s year as the Official Charity of the 2026 TCS London Marathon has been given a permanent home outside the charity’s hospice in Penarth.

• Woman Dies After Incident in Leckwith as Police Investigation Continues

  South Wales Police have confirmed that a 31‑year‑old woman from Barry has died following an incident at a property in Langham Way, Leckwith, on Saturday, 1 August.

• Vale entrepreneur wins national Innovate UK award for sustainable construction technology

  A Vale of Glamorgan entrepreneur has been recognised with a major national award for her work developing new technology aimed at improving sustainability in the construction sector.

• Cardiff Airport retains top accessibility rating as regulator reports record demand for assistance

  Cardiff Airport has once again been recognised for the quality of its support for disabled passengers, keeping its ‘Very Good’ rating in the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s latest Airport Accessibility Report.

• Open Doors event to showcase hidden world of Glamorgan Archives

  Glamorgan Archives is inviting residents to step behind the scenes next month as it throws open its doors for a special day of tours, talks and hands‑on history.

• New details have emerged of a new tree-lined public square that will replace a traffic dominated junction

  The full details have emerged of a new tree-lined public square that will replace a traffic dominated junction.

• Dyffryn Gardens’ Edwardian rose garden blooms again after decade-long restoration

  The Edwardian rose garden at Dyffryn Gardens has been fully restored after ten years of work — and this summer it is in full bloom once more.

• Barry’s Own Daniel White to Walk 190 Miles Back to Where His Round Table Story Began

  Daniel White, who first joined Round Table as a member of Barry Round Table, is preparing for a six‑day, 190‑mile walk that will take him from Billericay in Essex back home to Barry Island in support of suicide‑prevention charity CALM.

• 1,300 people attend Flying Start Family Fun Day

  An estimated 1,300 people attended this year's Flying Start Family Fun Day, taking part in a programme of free activities, entertainment and family-focused support.

• Dispersal order put in place to tackle anti-social behaviour

  A 36-hour dispersal order has been put in place by South Wales Police this weekend to tackle anti-social behaviour around Broad Street, following an incident on July 26th.

• Interim Chief Executive Appointed at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

  Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has named Chris Bown as its Interim Chief Executive Officer. He brings more than three decades of senior leadership experience in healthcare, including 25 years as an NHS Chief Executive. He will take up the role on Monday 3 August 2026.

• Cardiff Theatre Marks 50 Years of Service for Long‑Standing Staff Member

  New Theatre Cardiff has celebrated a rare milestone this week as Buildings and Maintenance Manager Phil Sage marked 50 years of service at the venue.

• Council to review use of GP letters as evidence for disability claims

  Vale of Glamorgan Council has agreed to carry out a wide‑ranging review of how it asks residents to provide evidence of disability, following concerns that current practices may place unnecessary financial pressure on some people.

• Plans have been put in place to redevelop a complex with more than 20 flats

  Plans have been put in place to redevelop a complex with more than 20 flats in Llantwit Major.

• Vale Council Reaccredited Under White Ribbon Scheme as Part of Ongoing Work to Tackle Violence Against Women and Girls

  The Vale of Glamorgan Council has been reaccredited under the White Ribbon scheme, a national programme recognising organisations that commit to challenging violence against women and girls and promoting safer, more respectful communities.

• Two Vale Restaurants Among Those Set to Close as Whitbread Shuts Brewers Fayre and Beefeater Chains

  The closing dates of two well‑known dining spots in the Vale of Glamorgan have been confirmed as part of a major shake‑up by hospitality giant Whitbread.

• Vale Council Issues Safety Warning After Gas Canisters Found in Household Recycling

  Residents across the Vale of Glamorgan are being urged to check their bins carefully after a rise in gas canisters being incorrectly placed in household recycling.

• Police Appeal for Witnesses After Early‑Morning Affray in Barry

  South Wales Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident on Broad Street, Barry, in the early hours of Sunday, 26 July.

• Cogan Primary School Praised for its Inclusive Culture and Strong Leadership in Estyn Inspection

  Inspectors recognised the school's highly inclusive ethos, strong leadership and commitment to helping every pupil thrive.