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• Playground in Barry forced to close after fire damages equipment

  A popular Barry play area has been closed after a fire caused significant damage to equipment early on Monday morning.

• Campaigners Take Fight for Fairer Pathways in Welsh Women’s Football to Parliament

  Local campaigners are taking their fight for greater equality in Welsh women’s football to Parliament this month, hoping to create stronger career pathways for the next generation of players

• Vale Councillor Gwyn John Launches His First Novel at Llantwit Major Book Signing

  Nickleby’s Bookstore in Llantwit Major has hosted a special book signing for Vale of Glamorgan councillor Gwyn John, who has published his first novel, The Boy from Amroth—a coming‑of‑age story set in 1950s West Wales.

• Pink poppy display commences with celebration of life

  City Hospice’s Forever Flowers display has opened to the public, offering people the chance to celebrate and remember the lives of loved ones, including family, friends and colleagues, with unique and lasting tributes and has returned to Cardiff Castle for a sixth consecutive year.

• Former Barry office block converted into new homes for people at risk of homelessness

  A disused office building in Barry has been transformed into modern accommodation for people facing homelessness, after redevelopment work at Cadoxton House was completed ahead of schedule.

• Welsh Government publishes independent report on Level 4 intervention at Cardiff and Vale UHB

  An independent assessment of the challenges facing Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has been published today as part of the Level 4 intervention overseen by NHS Wales Performance and Improvement and commissioned by the Welsh Government.

• 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.