Barry Island beach bans dogs despite social distancing
Lockdown is stressful enough without having nowhere to walk your dog, says resident VALE of Glamorgan Council confirmed that the dog ban... Read More
12-year-olds trapped by tide at Barry Island’s Old Harbour
Learn about the dangers, warn coastguards after children wait an hour to call for help TWO children cut off by the tide at The... Read More
Cardiff flooding causes train delays, traffic chaos and businesses to close
There are currently 13 flood warnings and 23 flood alerts in place across South Wales FLOODING has hit South Wales overnight with trains cancelled,... Read More
Cardiff Council’s pink sticker recycling scheme criticised
Residents are worried they will get fined over a mistake or due to someone else’s rubbish CARDIFF Council launched its pink sticker... Read More
Woman’s 30 challenges for 30th birthday raises £7,000
Zoe Selby helped seven charities, inspired by the memories of her father and grandmother A CARDIFF woman raised over £7000 for seven charities by participating in 30 challenges. To... Read More
Dog walkers face £100 on-the-spot fines for dog fouling in Barry
Increase in patrols to catch owners who leave their dog mess behind DOG walkers could now be given an on-the-spot £100 fine for not... Read More
Jessie the war horse arrives at Barry War Museum
The new exhibit is open for visitors and aims to help people remember the role horses played in World War I A... Read More
Barry shoppers spending £5 a week would bring in £10m
Businesses put on special offers as part of national campaign to shop locally BARRY businesses are showing the importance of shopping locally by taking part in a... Read More
Residents face 58p average tax increase for Barry services
Town council needs more money to pay for upkeep of cemeteries,events and ‘special projects’ PEOPLE in Barry will be asked to pay an average of... Read More
Illegal parking cones outside homes and shops frustrate Barry residents
Vale of Glamorgan council are being asked to remove parking cones that appear around residential and business areas. ILLEGAL traffic cones are appearing outside residential and business areas in Barry much to... Read More
Can Barry Island thrive without more Gavin and Stacey?
Businesses and residents are hopeful the TV show will return for another season SINCE the return of the popular BBC show, Gavin and Stacey, Barry Island has seen... Read More
Barry War Museum, one of the island’s best kept secrets
Exhibition is open two days a week to celebrate heroic figures of the past ONE of Barry Island’s best kept secrets is a small war museum which can be found... Read More
Barry Island beer has new look inspired by fairground
Cardiff brewery hopes colourful revamp of its popular craft IPA will boost sales THE “sun-kissed” beaches of South Wales inspired the new look of... Read More
Barry woman to run marathon for disabled children’s gym
Megan Cooke is raising money for a new slope adapted for youngsters with Down Syndrome A CHARITY runner hopes to raise £2000 for... Read More
Fibro-fighters enter 2020 as official charity
Group has 50 members from Cardiff and the Vale THE Cardiff and Vale Fibromyalgia Support Group has been granted official charity status,... Read More
Fibromyalgia: the invisible illness
“Do you see that tree, there?” Cheryl asks, pointing out the window. “Imagine all the branches as nerve endings in your body. With fibromyalgia,... Read More
Protestors go to Senedd over ‘scandalous’ incinerators
Campaigners angry as Wentloog and Barry biomass plant is restarted AROUND 100 residents gathered outside the Senedd to protest against waste incinerators... Read More
Now Vale customers can borrow iPads from their library
The first tablet loaning scheme in Wales has been launched across libraries in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Art’s Occurrin’ – Gavin and Stacey sparks demand for Barry Island pictures
Welsh artist gets more requests for Barry Island artworks since the announcement of the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special AN artist has... Read More
Can Barry Docks be turned into a Marina?
Council and port operator commission study into plan which could boost business and tourism AN investigation has been launched to examine whether... Read More
Barry residents call for better disabled access on Whitmore Bay
More ramps and beach chairs needed to improve disabled access on Whitmore Bay, say campaigners. RESIDENTS of Barry have called for better disabled access... Read More
Concern as staff absences at Vale council rise by 20%
PLAID councillors have expressed concern over an increase in injured staff at Vale council. A 44% increase in joint problems is partly... Read More
Barry excited over return of Gavin and Stacey
FANS of the BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacey were overjoyed when co-creator James Corden announced that he and Ruth Jones were bringing... Read More
Veteran’s haven set up in memory of Marine killed on exercise
PAUL “Woody” Woodland was killed in a training exercise shortly after achieving his long-term dream of joining the Special Boat Service; his... Read More
Barry sees largest house price increase in the UK
BARRY house prices have risen by 10.6 per cent in the last year, the fastest rise in the UK. The data, published... Read More
“Shipping container village” gets go-ahead in Barry
PLANNING permission has been granted for a so-called “shipping container village” in Barry. The mixed housing, restaurant and business development is... Read More
Vale budget passes despite large Tory rebellion
CONSERVATIVE-LED Vale of Glamorgan Council passed their budget despite a large Tory rebellion. In total, 11 Conservatives abstained on the budget vote.... Read More
Make-up brush business takes Barry sisters to No. 10
SELF-MADE millionaire sisters from Barry were invited to 10 Downing Street yesterday to celebrate International Women’s Day with the Prime Minister. The reception,... Read More
‘Unprecedented’ rejection of Vale of Glamorgan’s budget
VALE of Glamorgan Council’s budget for next year has been roundly rejected in an “unprecedented” scenario. The Conservative-minority council’s financial plan was... Read More
Strength training for the elderly brings fall in number of injuries
A WEEKLY workshop aimed at reducing falls among Barry’s elderly is set to start March 4. The class will take place... Read More