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Dinas Powys run in 21 unanswered points in second half against Gilfach Goch Gilfach Goch 31 Dinas Powys RFC 52

Dinas Powys ran in 21 unanswered points in the second half to clinch a vital victory in this must-win match at bottom-of-the-table Gilfach Goch, scoring eight tries in all to improve their survival prospects as they battle against relegation. www.broradio.fm/news/sp...

Council Tax rise approved by Vale Councillors The vote on Monday evening was approved with 49% for (26 votes), 42% against (22), and 9% abstaining (5).

The increase is made up of a 5.5% base increase and an additional 1%, ringfenced for youth provision and rural bus services.

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Cardiff Airport recognised by Ysgol y Deri parents’ charity for supporting students and families Cardiff Airport has received recognition from the Ysgol y Deri Parent Teacher Association, in appreciation of its dedication and support for students and their families.

Cardiff Airport has received recognition from the Ysgol y Deri Parent Teacher Association for its dedication and support for students and their families. www.broradio.fm/news/lo...

Barry Youth overcome slow start to beat Beddau in Cardiff Division 2 Beddau 25 - Barry RFC Youth 27

Barry overcame a slow start and shrugged off the challenge of uncontested scrums after the interval, battling back from 25-8 down to record their fourth victory, a late winning try strengthening their grip on top spot in the division. www.broradio.fm/news/sp...

Are you looking for a new career, training opportunities or your first steps into the world of Employment? The Vale Apprenticeships and Career Fair is at the Memo Arts Centre tomorrow from 10am - 2pm.

The go-ahead has been given to relocate a collection at a major Welsh museum to return a “significant room” to the “public realm of the museum” The go-ahead has been given to relocate a collection at a major Welsh museum to return a “significant room” to the “public realm of the museum”.

The go-ahead has been given to relocate a collection at a major Welsh museum to return a “significant room” to the “public realm of the museum”. www.broradio.fm/news/lo...

Penarth RNLI crew members join RNLI’s Women in Search and Rescue Training Week Ahead of International Women’s Day, around 80 women from across the RNLI, each fulfilling a variety of frontline lifeboat station roles, came together for the RNLI’s Women in Search and Rescue Training Week at the RNLI College in Poole, Dorset.

Ahead of International Women’s Day, around 80 women from across the RNLI, each fulfilling a variety of frontline lifeboat station roles, came together for the RNLI’s Women in Search and Rescue Training Week at the RNLI College in Poole, Dorset. www.broradio.fm/news/lo...

Llantwt Major chosen to take part in one-week Town Boost Llantwit Major has been chosen as one of just three Welsh towns to take part in the one-week Town Boost.

Described as a hands-on, high-energy week, the organisers are inviting Businesses, residents or community champions to come together and breathe new life into the town centre. www.broradio.fm/news/lo...

Paul Chuckle MBE to visit Penarth on "Thank You Tour" for Marie Curie Marie Curie ambassador Paul Chuckle MBE will visit Penarth as he embarks on a ‘Thank you’ tour of the UK to celebrate 40 years of the Great Daffodil Appeal.  

Marie Curie ambassador Paul Chuckle MBE will visit Penarth on Saturday as he embarks on a ‘Thank you’ tour of the UK to celebrate 40 years of the Great Daffodil Appeal.   www.broradio.fm/news/lo...

Vale Youth Service secures International Texas Exchange for young people The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Youth Service has secured an international exchange to Texas for twelve local young people, following a successful national funding bid and months of dedicated preparation by youth service staff.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Youth Service has secured an international exchange to Texas for twelve local young people, following a successful national funding bid and months of dedicated preparation by youth service staff. www.broradio.fm/news/lo...

Work starts on redevelopment of St Richard Gwyn High School Work has begun to redevelop St Richard Gwyn Catholic High School in Barry.

Work has begun to redevelop St Richard Gwyn Catholic High School in Barry. The School is the last of Barry's four comprehensive schools to undergo such an upgrade by the Vale of Glamorgan Council. www.broradio.fm/news/lo...

Art Gallery in Barry celebrates International Women's Day 2026 The Women’s Arts Association Wales (WAAW) is celebrating International Women’s Day 2026 at Art Central, the Vale of Glamorgan’s impressive art gallery in Barry.

The Women’s Arts Association Wales (WAAW) is celebrating International Women’s Day 2026 at Art Central, the Vale of Glamorgan’s impressive art gallery in Barry. www.broradio.fm/news/cu...

Increase in the number of rare butterfly eggs reported in areas of South Wales An exciting increase in the number of rare butterfly eggs in some areas in South Wales has been reported this month. 

An exciting increase in the number of rare butterfly eggs in some areas in South Wales has been reported this month.  www.broradio.fm/news/lo...

First stretch of National Forest for Wales launched at Porthkerry Country Park The first 80km stretch of the National Forest for Wales has been launched - stretching from Porthkerry Country Park to Pont Walby viaduct near Glynneath.

The first 80km stretch of the National Forest for Wales has been launched - stretching from Porthkerry Country Park to Pont Walby viaduct near Glynneath. www.broradio.fm/news/lo...

Vale Foodbank usage up by more than 26% The Vale Foodbank has seen usage increase by more than 26% during February, compared to the year prior.

The Vale Foodbank has seen usage increase by more than 26% during February, compared to the year prior. www.broradio.fm/news/lo...

Barry Rugby Football Club has lodged plans for extensions to its clubhouse and other works A scenic south Wales rugby club could see a major upgrade if the local council approves the proposal.

Barry Rugby Football Club has lodged plans for extensions to its clubhouse and other works www.broradio.fm/news/sp...

Council Tax in the Vale set to increase by 5.5% Vale of Glamorgan Council is set to vote on one of the biggest council tax increases in Wales.

The proposed budget includes a 5.5% council tax increase for the 2026-27 financial year. www.broradio.fm/news/lo...

Barry RFC girls coach recognised by Cardiff Rugby Community Foundation A former Barry RFC Ladies team player, turned girls coach, has been recognised as Volunteer of the Year by Cardiff Rugby Foundation.

A former Barry RFC Ladies team player, turned girls coach, has been recognised as Volunteer of the Year by Cardiff Rugby Foundation. www.broradio.fm/news/sp...

IYMCI: Bro Radio's Community Awards are back for 2026. Our 13 categories will be unveiled with nominations opening tomorrow after 8 am. Find out more at www.broradio.fm/awards

Llantwit Major hosts week-long Peace Festival Llantwit Major has hosted a week-long Peace Festival bringing together community dialogue, a Citizens’ Peace Assembly, and a cross-party Senedd hustings at St Illtud’s Church.

Llantwit Major has hosted a week-long Peace Festival bringing together community dialogue, a Citizens’ Peace Assembly, and a cross-party Senedd hustings at St Illtud’s Church.
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Barry Town United end 26-year wait to lift Nathaniel MG Cup Barry Town United lifted the Nathaniel MG Cup for the first time since 2000 with a historic 2–0 victory over JD Cymru Premier champions The New Saints at DragonBet Stadium.

ICYMI: Barry Town United lifted the Nathaniel MG Cup for the first time since 2000 with a historic 2–0 victory over JD Cymru Premier champions The New Saints at DragonBet Stadium. www.broradio.fm/news/sp...

Memo & Beacons Cymru Presents: Dadleoli, Taran & Penbleth This March, the Memo Arts Centre welcomes audiences to a high-energy evening of live Welsh-language music with Dadleoli, Taran, and Penbleth, part of the Memo Presents series funded by the Arts Council of Wales.

This March, the Memo Arts Centre welcomes audiences to a high-energy evening of live Welsh-language music with Dadleoli, Taran, and Penbleth, part of the Memo Presents series funded by the Arts Council of Wales. www.broradio.fm/news/cu...

Local residents in Cowbridge have banded together to buy a beloved piece of land Residents in Cowbridge have banded together to buy a beloved piece of land at auction to save it from future development.

Residents in Cowbridge have banded together to buy a beloved piece of land at auction to save it from future development. https://www.broradio.fm/news/local/local-residents-in-cowbridge-have-banded-together-to-buy-a-beloved-piece-of-land/

Welsh legend Max Boyce and record-breaking footballer Jess Fishlock honoured at St David Awards Welsh star Max Boyce MBE and Wales' most capped footballer Jess Fishlock MBE have been celebrated at this year's St David Awards.

Welsh star Max Boyce MBE and Wales' most capped footballer Jess Fishlock MBE have been celebrated at this year's St David Awards. https://www.broradio.fm/news/local/welsh-legend-max-boyce-and-record-breaking-footballer-jess-fishlock-honoured-at-st-david-awards/

New care home could be coming to Barry is council approves plans A new care home for the elderly could be coming to Barry if the council approves plans.

Plans have been filed for a 16-bedroom residential care home for older persons and dementia care in Barry. https://www.broradio.fm/news/local/new-care-home-could-be-coming-to-barry-is-council-approves-plans/

Vale Council named Employer of the year for Apprenticeships The Vale of Glamorgan Council has been named Employer of the Year by Cardiff and Vale College at an awards ceremony during National Apprenticeship Week.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has been named Employer of the Year by Cardiff and Vale College at an awards ceremony during National Apprenticeship Week. https://www.broradio.fm/news/local/vale-council-named-employer-of-the-year-for-apprenticeships/

Vale Council has the 4th highest rate of complaints of any local authority in Wales A report has revealed that Vale of Glamorgan Council has the 4th highest rate of complaints per 1000 residents for any local authority in Wales.

A report has revealed that Vale of Glamorgan Council has the 4th highest rate of complaints per 1000 residents for any local authority in Wales. https://www.broradio.fm/news/local/vale-council-has-the-4th-highest-rate-of-complaints-of-any-local-authority-in-wales/

Average Vale House Price rises to £300,000 The latest data from the Office for National Statistics shows that house prices in Wales are rising faster than the UK Average.

Average house prices in the Vale of Glamorgan have risen 5.2%, with the average price now standing at £300,000. https://www.broradio.fm/news/local/average-vale-house-price-rises-to-300000/

Penarth Library shortlisted for Library of the Year Award Penarth Library has been named as a finalist for Library of the Year award at The British Book Awards 2026.

It’s one of 42 libraries across the UK and Ireland to be shortlisted this year, and one of only three finalists from Wales.  https://www.broradio.fm/news/culture/penarth-library-shortlisted-for-library-of-the-year-award/

Keep Wales Tidy launch "Drive your littler home" campaign Motorists are being urged to drive your litter home in a new campaign by Keep Wales Tidy.

The new campaign has been launched, as new data from Wales’ leading environmental charity shows that litter is present on nearly every main road in Wales. https://www.broradio.fm/news/local/keep-wales-tidy-launch-drive-your-littler-home-campaign/