Barry & District News

18 hours ago | barryanddistrictnews.co.uk | Gemma Parry

Saturday, June 7, will start off with light rain from 1am, continuing into the morning. Sunny intervals are expected from 4pm, with temperatures peaking at 16C. Sunday, June 8, will start off partly cloudy, with sunny intervals expected throughout the day. Temperatures will peak at 16C by 4pm. Monday, June 9, will start off partly cloudy, with sunny intervals expected from 10am. The sky will become overcast by 10pm, with temperatures peaking at 17C by 4pm.

1 day ago | barryanddistrictnews.co.uk | Gemma Parry

Whether you're a car enthusiast, a Queen fan, a rugby supporter, or simply looking for a fun family day out, Barry has you covered. Festival of Transport  The Barry Festival of Transport will take place on Sunday, June 8, from 10am to 4pm, with classic cars and buses filling the Prom, Gardens, and parts of Nell's Point Car Park. Visitors can enjoy stalls and refreshments at both ends of the journey, with a park and ride available to take you to the Depot to start your visit.

2 days ago | barryanddistrictnews.co.uk | Ted Peskett

Vale of Glamorgan Council’s live well scrutiny committee met on Tuesday, May 27, to discuss the future of the Buttrills and Colcot sports sites. The discussion came about five months after the council announced it would not be able to follow up on its proposal to upgrade Colcot Sports Centre due to a number of reasons, including a lack of funds.

3 days ago | barryanddistrictnews.co.uk | Ted Peskett

Associated British Ports (ABP) announced on Wednesday, May 28, that it would not be able to fund the marina element of the project, saying it would require “significant investment”. Vale of Glamorgan Council’s leader, Cllr Lis Burnett, said the latest development would not affect other elements of the wider project like a new public space and water sports centre. However, opposition councillors and a Senedd Member have questioned how the project got to this point and where it goes from here.

3 days ago | barryanddistrictnews.co.uk | Gemma Parry

The event will be held in the Town Hall, King Square, on Saturday, June 28, from 10am to 12.30pm. The coffee morning provides an opportunity for attendees to meet the town mayor and engage in conversation over a cup of tea or coffee and cake. While the event is free, donations to the mayor's chosen charities, Mind in the Vale and Valeways, are encouraged. Representatives from both charities will be present to discuss their work.