Vale Of Glamorgan news

A towering piece of the South Wales skyline has come down

WATCH - South Wales skyline changes forever as 650-foot chimney stack comes down

A controlled demolition will take place at Aberthaw Power Station on Friday morning.

A controlled demolition will take place at Aberthaw Power Station on Friday morning.

End of an era as chimney stack at former power station to be demolished

Senedd member Andrew RT Davies has increased calls for improved train services in the Vale

Senedd member Andrew RT Davies has increased calls for improved train services in the Vale

Calls grow to double train services from just one an hour but timeline slips again

Paddleboarders are being urged to take extra care on the water as the sport’s popularity continues to rise along the Vale coastline.

Paddleboarders are being urged to take extra care on the water as the sport’s popularity continues to rise along the Vale coastline.

RNLI issues paddleboard safety warning as more head out this sunny summer

Engineering works are set to cause fresh disruption to Vale rail lines later this month

Engineering works are set to cause fresh disruption to Vale rail lines later this month

Engineering works mean three Vale train lines get bus replacements this month

A six-bedroom country home set within more than seven acres on the edge of Llancarfan has come to market with a £1.75 million price tag.

A six-bedroom country home set within more than seven acres on the edge of Llancarfan has come to market with a £1.75 million price tag.

£1.75m 6-bed country home with annexe and 7 acres hides stunning rural valley setting

A stone-fronted detached cottage with a vaulted master suite and a separate annexe is on the market in Trerhyngyll.

A stone-fronted detached cottage with a vaulted master suite and a separate annexe is on the market in Trerhyngyll.

£1.15m 4-bed cottage with vaulted suite and annexe hides luxury garden extras inside

There will be a new skatepark in Pencoedtre Park

There will be a new skatepark in Pencoedtre Park

Popular Barry park to receive major improvements including new skatepark

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has shared advice so that people can enjoy the warm weather while staying safe

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has shared advice so that people can enjoy the warm weather while staying safe

Heat health warning issued as people urged to stay safe in sunshine

Temperatures set to rival holiday hotspots in Vale this weekend amid heatwave hopes

Protesters gathered at Whitmore Bay, Barry, to protest against sewage pollution.

Protesters gathered at Whitmore Bay, Barry, to protest against sewage pollution.

Barry crowds join nationwide protest over Wales water quality fears

Seaside chaos and cheers as Barry Island 10K takes over the coast

Seaside chaos and cheers as Barry Island 10K takes over the coast

Barry Island 10K draws thousands as runners pack seaside streets

Andrew RT Davies has committed to a pair of big pledges after being re-elected to the Senedd

Andrew RT Davies has committed to a pair of big pledges after being re-elected to the Senedd

Local government

Long-serving politician re-elected as he says 'work starts now' on two huge pledges

A supporter of Plaid Cymru at the vote count for the 2026 Senedd elections at Geraint Thomas National Velodrome of Wales, in Newport. Picture date: Friday May 8, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

A supporter of Plaid Cymru at the vote count for the 2026 Senedd elections at Geraint Thomas National Velodrome of Wales, in Newport. Picture date: Friday May 8, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Plaid Cymru largest party in Pen-y-bont Morgannwg as Reform UK pushes into second

Barry Athletic earned the Barry Cup after a 2-1 win over Cardiff Airport Reserves

Barry Athletic earned the Barry Cup after a 2-1 win over Cardiff Airport Reserves

See who won the Barry Cup and all the latest Vale football results

Mark White has been jailed for raping a woman.

Mark White has been jailed for raping a woman.

'Dangerous man' who claimed he 'lost control' jailed for raping woman

Barry single mum left homeless due to council housing pressures

Barry single mum left homeless due to council housing pressures

Local government

'Petrified' mum given uncertainty over where she will sleep after eviction

James Denham raided several shops during a two-month crime spree.

James Denham raided several shops during a two-month crime spree.

Thief stole steaks, circular saw, vapes and chocolate in two-month crime spree

Two arrested as police launch major investigation into incident on residential street

Island Marine produce the display of the season to win the Supporters Cup

Ed Grant is backing the campaign

Ed Grant is backing the campaign

'Dignity and wellbeing' campaign urges sanitary bins in men's toilets

All the latest Vale football results

All the latest Vale football results

Check out the latest results from the Vale of Glamorgan Football League

In court from Newport, Abertillery, Blackwood and Caldicot

In court from Newport, Abertillery, Blackwood and Caldicot

Emergency crews rush to river after teenager seen near woods

RNLI lifeguards will be returning to three Vale and Bridgend beaches this Easter

RNLI lifeguards will be returning to three Vale and Bridgend beaches this Easter

Lifeguards return to three Vale and Bridgend beaches as RNLI marks 25 years' service

Schools across Wales, including the Vale of Glamorgan, recognised as Careers Wales Quality Award pilot paves the way for national rollout

Schools across Wales, including the Vale of Glamorgan, recognised as Careers Wales Quality Award pilot paves the way for national rollout

Vale of Glamorgan schools praised for careers and work-related education

Fountain at Physic Garden, Cowbridge

Fountain at Physic Garden, Cowbridge

Vale of Glamorgan town named as one of the best places to live in the UK

Farhad Sofizadeh, 34, from Bridgend

Farhad Sofizadeh, 34, from Bridgend

Police appeal to trace man with links to Barry wanted over assault

The latest Vale of Glamorgan football league results

The latest Vale of Glamorgan football league results

All the ups and downs in the latest Vale of Glamorgan football results

Clubs and societies

6 stunning photos captured in the Vale of Glamorgan

Police visit businesses in child exploitation crackdown across South Wales

Police visit businesses in child exploitation crackdown across South Wales

Police step up child exploitation crackdown with visits to local businesses

Barry Town Council's planning sub-committee has said it will voice 'strong opposition' to the Model Farm business park plans in Rhoose

Barry Town Council's planning sub-committee has said it will voice 'strong opposition' to the Model Farm business park plans in Rhoose

Local government

Barry Town Council issues 'strong objection' to Rhoose development

Public toilets across the Vale of Glamorgan are being revamped (pictured are recently completed toilets in Cowbridge)

Public toilets across the Vale of Glamorgan are being revamped (pictured are recently completed toilets in Cowbridge)

Local government

Public toilets in Cowbridge upgraded; Barry and Penarth to be upgraded soon

Police arrest 32 suspected offenders in Cardiff and Vale operation

Police arrest 32 suspected offenders in Cardiff and Vale operation

Over 30 suspected offenders arrested in police crackdown across Cardiff and Vale

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Local government

Half a billion pounds is being spent on housing, education, town improvements

Delays on key A-road roundabout sparks traffic delays

Delays on key A-road roundabout sparks traffic delays

Delays on key A-road roundabout sparks traffic jams

University Hospital Wales

University Hospital Wales

This is why you should be worried if you see a flower on your car

The underground bar at the Hensol Castle Distillery

The underground bar at the Hensol Castle Distillery

Historic Welsh castle offers indulgent Mother's Day treats

Vale of Glamorgan Council was named as Employer of the Year by Cardiff and Vale College

Vale of Glamorgan Council was named as Employer of the Year by Cardiff and Vale College

Council named Employer of the Year for its apprenticeship schemes

Iris Hoare and Eloise Tittmann have started the petition. The teens are students at the UWC Atlantic College in Llantwit Major

Iris Hoare and Eloise Tittmann have started the petition. The teens are students at the UWC Atlantic College in Llantwit Major

The teenagers demanding people be recognised as UK asylum seekers

Shocking video footage shows two teenagers on their knees as they are arrested on suspicion of murder, with one heard repeatedly shouting ‘no

Shocking video footage shows two teenagers on their knees as they are arrested on suspicion of murder, with one heard repeatedly shouting ‘no

Barry teen shouted ‘no’ while being arrested for racist murder of dad

Clinicians, former colleagues, volunteers and relatives of patients around the Sycamore Gap sapling at the planting ceremony at University Hospital Llandough

Clinicians, former colleagues, volunteers and relatives of patients around the Sycamore Gap sapling at the planting ceremony at University Hospital Llandough

Powerful symbol of hope now planted in Vale of Glamorgan

The RNLI has issued the warning

The RNLI has issued the warning

RNLI issues tide safety warning at 'cut off' coastal beauty spot

It is a celebration of the Welsh language

It is a celebration of the Welsh language

Festival to celebrate Welsh language and culture in Cowbridge

Some of the 2025 Vale Food Trail participants

Some of the 2025 Vale Food Trail participants

Food festival to return with packed programme of sustainable events

Whitmore Bay, Barry Island

Whitmore Bay, Barry Island

Clubs and societies

This week's best Vale of Glamorgan Camera Club pictures

These Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan residents have had their cases heard in court recently.

These Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan residents have had their cases heard in court recently.

In The Dock - Drivers accused of speeding, no licence or insurance, and no tax

Dramatic footage of demolitions being carried out at the old Aberthaw Power Station

Dramatic footage of demolitions being carried out at the old Aberthaw Power Station

Homes shook as part of power station is brought down in a controlled demolition

Shock on residential street as child hit by car

Shock on residential street as child hit by car

Child hit by car on residential street, police confirm

Residents asked to help shape 2036 vision for the Vale of Glamorgan

Residents asked to help shape 2036 vision for the Vale of Glamorgan

Local government

Residents asked to help shape 2036 vision for the Vale of Glamorgan

Sun at last! Vale set to shine just in time for Valentine’s Day (Barry on a sunny day)

Sun at last! Vale set to shine just in time for Valentine’s Day (Barry on a sunny day)

Sun set to shine on Vale after miserable start to 2026

Young gull rescued after becoming trapped between houses in Vale

Young gull rescued after becoming trapped between houses in Vale

Man sent to retrieve trapped bird after it died in gap between two homes

Snow is forecast to hit Wales on Friday.

Snow is forecast to hit Wales on Friday.

Will the Vale of Glamorgan see snow as wintery conditions forecast across Wales?

Joshua Smith, 24, has been involved in multiple incidents of theft from local stores.

Joshua Smith, 24, has been involved in multiple incidents of theft from local stores.

Thief banned from Vale shops following criminal behaviour order

Romilly Park in Barry, where a man was tragically found dead.

Romilly Park in Barry, where a man was tragically found dead.

Man dead after early morning incident in Barry park