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Five bedroom cottage steeped in history to go under the hammer

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

The five-bedroom detached property, known as Bute Cottage, is being auctioned later this month by South Wales-based Paul Fosh Auctions. The cottage, located on Llantrisant Road, is steeped in local history and features an array of period characteristics. According to Newport auctioneers, the vendors of the property believe Bute Cottage to be one of the oldest buildings in the area.
Engine Room Business Centre at Barry Waterfront transformed

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

The Engine Room, located at Barry Waterfront's Innovation Quarter, now features 11 high-quality business units. These units are designed to cater to the needs of the growing local business community, providing enhanced facilities that encourage collaboration, flexibility, and sustainable working practices. As part of the transformation, the main entrance has been redesigned to create a more welcoming and accessible space.
Barry group launches appeal for donations for Ukraine

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

'Barry 4 Ukraine' has announced that throughout May, it will be collecting medical and other supplies to be distributed to Ukrainians in need. The group is seeking specific items, including incontinence pads, wool for stump socks, bandages, plasters, nutrition drinks, vitamin pills, stoma products, wheelchairs, zimmer frames, and commodes. They are also accepting baby products like formula and nappies, dog food, non-scented candles, and used vapes.
Festival celebrating Welsh culture to return to Barry Island

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

Gŵyl Fach y Fro will take place on May 17 and promises a jam-packed lineup of Welsh artists, community performances, street food, and local crafts. The event is free to attend and open to all. Performers will include Bwncath, Gai Toms, Tara Bandito, Dadleoli, and Taran. Local schools and choirs will also perform. The event will also feature interactive arts activities.
Barry: Baseball sessions for children at Reservoir Field

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

The sessions being run at Merthyr Dyfan Road's Reservoir Field each week. Dinosaur-themed sessions, called T-Rex TBall, are set to run from 5.15pm to 6.10pm. The sessions are suitable for boys and girls aged five to eight. Little League Baseball and Softball sessions for those aged 10 and over will run from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. All equipment is provided. For further details, email [email protected].
Pictured: Vale of Glamorgan marks 80th anniversary of VE Day

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

On May 8, Vale of Glamorgan council officials and veterans raised the VE Day flag at the forecourt of the civic offices. This was followed by a remembrance service at the Cenotaph at Barry’s Memorial Hall, organised with the Royal British Legion, Barry. The service was attended by local dignitaries, residents, and two of Barry’s most distinguished veterans, including Joe Norton, who at nearly 99 years old is Barry’s eldest surviving second world war veteran.
Fund to support older people in the Vale of Glamorgan launches

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

The Supporting Older People in the Vale Third Sector Preventative Interventions Fund 2025 will support third sector community activities and services for older people in the Vale of Glamorgan. The fund, provided by the Welsh Government Regional Integration Fund, will be administered by Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) in partnership with the Vale of Glamorgan Council. The fund aims to support proposals that improve health, wellbeing, and independence for older people in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Vale of Glamorgan self-employed childminder wins national award for first time

6 days ago | barryanddistrictnews.co.uk | Sallie Phillips

2 1/1 A registered childminder from the Vale of Glamorgan, has won the national We Care Wales award. Sarah Sharpe, from Barry, who has been a childminder for 13 years, was awarded the accolade at the 25th Accolades Award Ceremony. This year was the first time childminders had been finalists at the event, with Ms Sharpe chosen as a winner. Ms Sharpe, who runs Poppins Daycare, said: "I am really proud to be flying the flag for childminders and promoting the sector.
Barry man admits making hundreds of indecent images of children

6 days ago | barryanddistrictnews.co.uk | Elizabeth Birt

Cardiff Magistrates’ Court (Image: Newsquest) A Barry man has admitted a number of charges relating to indecent images of children at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court. Mark Barnfield, 42, of Spires Walk, Barry was before the court on a series of charges arising from his conduct towards children. He pleaded guilty on May 2, 2025, to a charge of making 91 category B indecent photographs of a child between January 12, 2024, and April 2, 2024.
Cryptosporidium outbreak at Cowbridge farm shop affects 74 people

1 week ago | barryanddistrictnews.co.uk | Elizabeth Birt

74 cases of cryptosporidium have been traced back to a Cowbridge farm. (Image: NQ) An investigation into cases of cryptosporidium at a Cowbridge farm has confirmed 74 cases. The third meeting of the multi-agency Outbreak Control Team to assess the ongoing outbreak of cryptosporidium linked to visits to Cowbridge Farm Shop, Marlborough Grange Farm, Cross Ways, in Cowbridge, was held on May 8. 16 people were kept in hospital for at least a night due to the outbreak.