Penarth tax precept rises – but funds for landmarks fall
PENARTH’S new budget was given the green light this week, increasing the council’s precept by 7% while cutting funding for two of... Read More
Five Cardiff projects receive Aviva community funding
FIVE Cardiff bids have been successful in winning cash from The Aviva Community Fund. Llandaff City Church in Wales Primary School have... Read More
Penarth’s Jason Greenslade in World Bowls win
JASON Greenslade survived a tricky first round encounter at the Just 2018 World Professional Indoor Bowls Championships to guarantee a match against... Read More
Seven projects reach Aviva Community Fund final
SEVEN Cardiff community groups have reached the finals of this year’s Aviva Community Fund. The organisations submitted bids for £1,000, £5,000, £10,000... Read More
Part of barrage path closed for two weeks to be made wider
PART of the Bay Edge Walkway round Cardiff barrage will be closed for two weeks while it is widened. The walkway from... Read More
Penarth is lit up and ready for Christmas
THOUSANDS of people turned up to see the Christmas lights being switched on in Penarth. Owen Money, from BBC Radio Wales, switched... Read More
Future of Penarth community landmark to be discussed
THE future of St Paul’s Church in Penarth will be discussed at a council meeting tomorrow, November 8. Newydd Housing Association wants... Read More
Over 50s offered dance classes at Penarth Pier
AN Over 50s dance class begins next month at Penarth Pier Pavilion. The class starts on Tuesday, November 7 and will run... Read More
Penarth pier saga continues as residents meet to discuss its future
THE future of Penarth Pier Pavilion was discussed in two public meetings last night as concerns over its management continue. Earlier this... Read More
Penarth named among best places to live in Wales
PENARTH has been named as one of the best places to live in Wales according to the Sunday Times. The list published... Read More
Cinema closure sparks concern over Penarth Pier Pavilion’s future
THE temporary closure of the cinema at Penarth Pier Pavilion has sparked concern over the future of the town’s treasured attraction. Penarth... Read More
‘Criminal masterminds’ jailed after selling stolen cars to police
A PAIR of Cardiff car thieves were jailed after they sold stolen cars worth more than £100,000 to the police. Dean Cronin,... Read More
Just how bad is Cardiff’s air pollution problem?
WHEN you think of Penarth, the Garden by the Sea, toxic air and exhaust fumes are probably not the first things that... Read More
Concerns continue over council plans for derelict Penarth church
CONCERNS that St Paul’s Church in Penarth will not provide residents with community facilities have continued despite council plans to build... Read More
Petition for Vale late night bus service launched by Plaid candidate
PENARTH needs a late-night bus service, says a candidate in May’s council elections. Plaid Cymru’s Aled Thomas, who is running for Saint... Read More
Wakeboarding and housing on Plaid agenda for Penarth elections
WAKEBOARDING and new housing developments are top of the agenda for Plaid Cymru in Penarth’s local government elections in May. Plaid Cymru candidates... Read More
400 visitors to Penarth market find unusual Christmas gifts
PENARTH’S Handmade Market welcomed more than 400 visitors for its Christmas event on Friday – less than half last year’s figure, but the... Read More
Line-up announced for Penarth Rocks festival
THE team behind music festival GlastonBARRY have announced the headline acts for their upcoming Penarth Rocks event. This will be the second... Read More
Brexit, benefits and Labour’s Alan Johnson’s new book
BREXIT, benefits and a new book were all on the agenda for former Home Secretary Alan Johnson when he visited Penarth. The... Read More
Penarth ball raises funds for cafe for disabled children
A PENARTH charity wanting to build a cafe especially for disabled children held a masquerade ball as part of its launch. Oshi’s World is... Read More
Volunteers to transform Penarth churchyard with £8,000 grant
VOLUNTEERS wanting to transform St Augustine’s churchyard in Penarth have been awarded a grant of £8,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The... Read More
Penarth meteor crash revealed to be hoax by artist
FOOTAGE showing a meteor in the skies above Penarth has been revealed to be a deliberate hoax designed by an artist for... Read More
Vale of Glamorgan council tax rises for fifth year running
THE Vale of Glamorgan Council has agreed a 3.9% increase in council tax for the following year. At a full council meeting... Read More
Five reasons Penarth is the best place to live in Britain
TO celebrate The Sunday Times voting Penarth the best place to live in Britain, we show you five things that make it so... Read More
New boathouse campaign set to be launched for historic Barry Dock Lifeboat
AFTER more than 100 years of rescues and bringing people in peril home, the RNLI station at Barry is in need of... Read More
Penarth's Stanwell School rewarded for excellence
A SCHOOL in Penarth has been given the National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE) Cymru Challenge Award for outstanding performances... Read More
Penarth and Barry Lifeboat search called off
POLICE are making enquiries after lifeboats from Penarth and Barry were called out on Sunday evening. A member of the public reported... Read More
Gold Standard at Penarth's Golden Lion
A PUB in Penarth has been named the best in the area by the Campaign for Real Ale. The Golden Lion, on... Read More
Penarth residents fear flood risk as trees felled
PENARTH residents are unhappy with council proposals to fell trees above the Marina car park. Vale of Glamorgan Council is planning to... Read More
Popular tapas chain Bar 44 to open new branch in the centre of Cardiff
Tapas restaurant chain Bar 44 announced earlier today they would be hitting the Cardiff Central area with a new site. Bar 44... Read More