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• Network Rail announces community engagement sessions on future of Brookside level crossing

  Network Rail is inviting residents in Dinas Powys to a series of community engagement sessions to discuss the emergency closure of the Brookside footpath level crossing and next steps.

• Coastal Litter Pick Series Announced for Glamorgan Heritage Coast

  A new programme of community litter picks has been announced for the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, with volunteers invited to help protect some of the Vale’s most popular beaches and coastal paths over the coming months.

• Glamorgan Archives invites visitors behind the scenes to discover centuries of history

  Glamorgan Archives is inviting the public to step behind the scenes and discover how hundreds of years of Welsh history are preserved.

• £200,000 Secured for Next Phase of Barry RFC Sports & Community Hub Redevelopment

  Barry RFC has secured £200,000 through the Barry Plan for Neighbourhoods, marking a major funding milestone in the club’s ambitious plans to transform its historic Reservoir Fields home into a modern, inclusive Sports & Community Hub for the town.

• Walk‑In Hepatitis A Vaccination Clinics Open in Barry as Health Board Expands Outbreak Response

  Children aged 1–5 in Barry can now receive a free Hepatitis A vaccination without an appointment, as Cardiff and Vale University Health Board opens new walk‑in clinics at Barry Hospital.

• Over 27.4% of Vale GCSE students acheive A or A* Grade

  GCSE pupils from across the Vale of Glamorgan are celebrating after receiving their GCSE results today.

• Rhoose Community Library Marks Ten Years as Volunteer‑Run Community Hub

  Rhoose Community Library is preparing to celebrate a decade as a volunteer‑run charity, marking ten years since residents stepped in to save the service from closure.

• Calls to build a new Lido re-surface with resident saying the town "is in dire need of"

  People in Barry have made calls to build a new lido, which they say the town is in “dire need” of.

• Barry Man’s 190‑Mile Charity Walk Reaches Day Two as He Heads Home to the Town That Changed His Life

  A Barry man who credits Round Table with helping him through one of the most difficult periods of his life is now two days into a 190‑mile walk back to the town where his journey with the organisation began.

• Hepatitis A Vaccination Programme Launched for Young Children in Barry Amid Ongoing Local Cases

  Public Health Wales is offering free vaccinations to children aged 1–5 who either live in Barry or attend a local childcare or education setting, following a number of hepatitis A cases identified in the Town.

• Barry Councillor Urges Local Chapels to Help Update Wales‑Wide Heritage Project

  Barry councillor Ian Johnson is calling on churches and chapels across the town to share up‑to‑date information with a national project documenting Wales’s Nonconformist heritage.

• Dispersal Order issued at Cosmeston as council warns of ‘extremely dangerous’ behaviour

  A dispersal order has been put in place at Cosmeston Country Park as South Wales Police and the Vale of Glamorgan Council move to tackle a rise in dangerous and antisocial behaviour around the lake.

• Three Rescues in 24 Hours as RNLI Barry Dock Urges Caution Around Sully Island

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  RNLI Barry Dock volunteers have responded to three incidents in just 24 hours, with two of the callouts involving people stranded on Sully Island.

• Police Investigate ATM Theft in Cowbridge After Pensioner Targeted

  South Wales Police are investigating a theft in Cowbridge after a man in his 80s was approached by two women while using an ATM in Willow Walk.

• Break‑In at St Athan Community Centre Forces Volunteers to Divert Funds from Upcoming Events

  The Paul Lewis Community Centre in St Athan has been left counting the cost after a break‑in caused damage and led to several items being stolen over the past few days.

• Vale Students Celebrate Strong A and AS Level Results

  Pupils across the Vale of Glamorgan have once again delivered impressive A and AS Level outcomes, with results released today showing high achievement across schools in the county.

• Llantwit Major School Celebrates Record-Breaking A Level Success

  Llantwit Major School is marking its strongest A Level performance to date, with almost half of all students securing the top grades.

• Senedd recess: What have the Welsh political parties been up to so far?

  The Senedd’s summer recess is well underway, meaning there are no regular plenary sessions, First Minister’s Questions or committee meetings taking place.

• Vueling withdraws winter flights to Aicante this winter

  Vueling has withdrawn its scheduled winter flights between Cardiff and Alicante.

• 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.