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First bus workers to strike again Another four-day strike by First Cymru bus workers will go ahead on Wednesday, the Unite union has confirmed.

Another four-day strike by First Cymru bus workers will go ahead on Wednesday, the Unite union has confirmed. https://www.broradio.fm/news/local/first-bus-workers-to-strike-again/

New 'compass' service for Vale families Vale of Glamorgan Council has launched a new advice and support service for families.

Vale of Glamorgan Council has launched a new advice and support service for families. https://www.broradio.fm/news/local/new-compass-service-for-vale-families/

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Two charged after fireworks thrown from car Two men have been charged after fireworks were thrown from a moving car near the Butetown tunnels in Cardiff Bay.

Two men have been charged after fireworks were thrown from a moving car near the Butetown tunnels in Cardiff Bay. https://www.broradio.fm/news/local/two-charged-after-fireworks-thrown-from-car/

Barry Lights up in purple for world Polo Day Barry joined the globe in marking World Polio Day by illuminating local landmarks in a vibrant shade of purple.

Barry joined the globe in marking World Polio Day by illuminating local landmarks in a vibrant shade of purple. https://www.broradio.fm/news/local/barry-lights-up-in-purple-for-world-polo-day/

Calls to assess Bendricks' community needs A Barry councillor has called for a community needs assessment of the Bendricks area, amid proposals to build more housing.

A Barry councillor has called for a community needs assessment of the Bendricks area, amid proposals to build more housing. https://www.broradio.fm/news/local/calls-to-assess-bendricks-community-needs/

Young Bombers rally with Llandaff win Barry RFC bounced back from the end of their WRU Youth Plate defence with a 38-14 win at Llandaff in the Cardiff South 1 League.

SPORT: Barry RFC's youth squad bounced back with a 38-14 win at Llandaff in the Cardiff South League. https://www.broradio.fm/news/sport/young-bombers-rally-with-llandaff-win/

Welsh Government sets out draft budget The Welsh Government has unveiled details of the £27bn draft budget as ministers face a significant political test to get the spending plans passed by the Senedd.

The Welsh Government has unveiled details of the £27bn draft budget as ministers face a big test to get spending plans passed. https://www.broradio.fm/news/local/welsh-government-sets-out-draft-budget/

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Barry cruise to Colwyn Bay win Barry Town United returned to the top half of the Cymru Premier table following a crucial 4-1 victory at ten-man Colwyn Bay.

SPORT: Barry Town United return to the #JDCymruPremier 's top six after a 4-1 win at Colwyn Bay https://www.broradio.fm/news/sport/barry-cruise-to-colwyn-bay-win/

New recycling service for textiles A new service for recycling unwanted clothes and household fabrics will begin its rollout from later this month.

A new service for recycling textiles will begin its rollout in the Barry area later this month. https://www.broradio.fm/news/local/new-recycling-service-for-textiles/

Bears beaten at Cambrian Welfare Penarth slipped to only their second defeat in the Admiral League this season, going down 20-14 at Cambrian Welfare.

SPORT: Admiral League leaders Penarth fell to their second defeat of the season at Cambrian Welfare. https://www.broradio.fm/news/sport/bears-beaten-at-cambrian-welfare/

Bombers coach criticises Rhydyfelin defeat Barry RFC's head coach was critical of his players following a 20-12 defeat at home to Rhyfydelin in the Admiral League.

SPORT: Barry RFC lost 20-12 at home to bottom club Rhydyfelin in the Admiral League. https://www.broradio.fm/news/sport/bombers-coach-criticises-rhydyfelin-defeat/

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Llantwit draw at Treowen Stars Llantwit Major held Treowen Stars to a 1-1 draw in the Cymru South on Saturday.

SPORT: Llantwit Major held Treowen Stars to a 1-1 draw in the #JDCymruSouth https://www.broradio.fm/news/sport/llantwit-draw-at-treowen-stars/

Tributes to ex-Barry boss Colin Addison Barry Town United has paid tribute to former manager Colin Addison, who has died at the age of 85.

SPORT: Tributes have been paid to former Barry Town manager Colin Addison, who has died at the age of 85. https://www.broradio.fm/news/sport/tributes-to-ex-barry-boss-colin-addison/

Four-day strike to hit First buses Bus workers in South Wales are staging a four-day strike after a new pay offer was rejected.

ICYMI: A strike by bus workers is affecting services to and from Llantwit Major this weekend. https://www.broradio.fm/news/local/four-day-strike-to-hit-first-buses/

Armed Forces award for Llanfair school A village primary school has been honoured for its support of children from the Armed Forces community.

A village primary school has been honoured for its support of children from the Armed Forces community. https://www.broradio.fm/news/local/armed-forces-award-for-llanfair-school/

Organised Fireworks Displays in the Vale of Glamorgan As Bonfire Night approaches, several organised displays are taking place at sports clubs and community fields across the Vale of Glamorgan.

As Bonfire Night approaches, a host of organised displays are taking place at sports clubs and community fields across the Vale of Glamorgan. https://www.broradio.fm/news/local/organised-fireworks-displays-in-the-vale-of-glamorgan/

Award winning CF1 Choir to perform in Barry Award-winning CF1 Choir are to perform in Barry as part of the 2025 Barry Arts Festival on Friday 7th November.

Award-winning CF1 Choir are to perform in Barry as part of the 2025 Barry Arts Festival on Friday 7th November. https://www.broradio.fm/news/culture/award-winning-cf1-choir-to-perform-in-barry/

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Halloween Which Craft event is coming back to the town centre Barry Town Council’s Halloween event is returning once again, for the whole community to enjoy on Friday, 31 October 2025.

The event “Halloween Which Craft” will take place in Central Park from 10am until 1pm, on Halloween itself, to offer a Spooktacular time for all. https://www.broradio.fm/news/local/halloween-which-craft-event-is-coming-back-to-the-town-centre/

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Apple Day Celebrations Bring Penarth Communities Together An annual celebration where local people bring apples for pressing returned to Penarth last week.

It's the first time that Apple Day has been held in the Town since 2019, with hundreds of people, including families and school groups, taking part in the occasion at Belle View Park. https://www.broradio.fm/news/local/apple-day-celebrations-bring-penarth-communities-together/

Council’s development plan falling behind target House-building in the Vale of Glamorgan is falling behind targets set by the Welsh Government years ago.

The report shows that as of April 2025 the council’s LDP delivered 6,999 additional homes, which is 20.7% below the target set by the Welsh Government for this period. https://www.broradio.fm/news/local/councils-development-plan-falling-behind-target/

What does “Calan Gaeaf” signify in Wales?

Schools in Wales will be required to deliver at least 10% of teaching in Welsh by 2030 Schools in Wales will be required to deliver at least 10% of their teaching in Welsh by 2030 as part of a decade-long plan to implement “landmark” legislation.

Schools in Wales will be required to deliver at least 10% of their teaching in Welsh by 2030 as part of a decade-long plan to implement “landmark” legislation. https://www.broradio.fm/news/local/schools-in-wales-will-be-required-to-deliver-at-least-10-of-teaching-in-welsh-by-2030/

Nearly 1,000 children take part in Vale Summer Reading Challenge Nearly 1000 children and young people took part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge across libraries in the Vale of Glamorgan in 2025.

Nearly 1000 children and young people took part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge across libraries in the Vale of Glamorgan in 2025. https://www.broradio.fm/news/local/nearly-1000-children-take-part-in-vale-summer-reading-challenge/