Disappointment in Rhoose as Iconic Red Dragon Mural Demolished for New College Campus
Residents in a Welsh town have expressed their disappointment after finding out that a popular piece of art has been taken away. The red dragon mural in Rhoose is something visitors to Cardiff Airport will also be familiar with, greeting…
Speed limit on 83 roads across Vale of Glamorgan could change as part of 20mph review
The speed limit on 83 roads could change in the Vale of Glamorgan as part of a review of 20mph across the county. In July 2024, the Welsh Government revised its guidance on setting speed limits on roads affected by…
Landowner in Westra given permission to build near right of way
A landowner’s plans to build new stables which people fear will obstruct a popular walking route have been approved. Vale of Glamorgan Council’s planning committee met on Thursday, April 10, to discuss the scheme which proposes the construction of stables…
Tributes paid to lives lost in fatal RTC near Bonvilston
South Wales Police is continuing to investigate a road traffic collision which happened shortly before 5pm on Tuesday April 1, 2025, on the A48 near Bonvilston in the Vale of Glamorgan which resulted in the deaths of three men. Two…
Still no long-term operator for new community centre in Penarth
A community centre in Penarth which cost hundreds of thousands of pounds to develop still doesn’t have a long-term operator. Vale of Glamorgan Council cabinet members agreed at a meeting on Thursday, March 20, to extend a management agreement for…
Five Cardiff men jailed for drug and modern slavery offences
Five Cardiff men have been jailed for drug and modern slavery offences. Drug dealers Cameron Farrah, 25, and Tyrese Jones, 23, from Ely, exploited vulnerable teenage boys to sell drugs on their behalf to maximise profits. The victims would spend…
New parking charges to be introduced in Vale of Glamorgan
Drivers will soon have to pay to park their cars at a number of popular seaside spots in the Vale of Glamorgan. Vale of Glamorgan Council’s cabinet members agreed in principle to parking charges being introduced at car parks in…
Lidl decision raising big concerns within Llanmaes community
Welsh residents who are angry about the approval of plans for a supermarket near their award-winning village said they will look to take action against the decision. Vale of Glamorgan Council’s planning committee recently voted to approve plans made by…
Uncertain future for Holm View Leisure Centre in Barry
The future of a Barry leisure centre once used as a vaccination centre will soon be decided after councillors agreed to put a lease for the property out to market. Vale of Glamorgan Council cabinet members agreed at a meeting…
Ukrainian mother speaks out about delays on housing allocation
A Ukrainian mother who lives in a small hostel room with her son in the Vale of Glamorgan has opened up on the stress and frustration of delays to being moved into new accommodation. Kateryna Gorodnycha (pictured with her son),…