Penarth Breakfast Briefing is a daily column dedicated to morning 'must-knows' from around town and other useful bits: weather, traffic, travel, and trivia news in a nutshell.

Top Story

Penarth planning applications: Ten property plans near you – including a two-storey extension with Juliette balconies and outdoor healthcare facility.

Penarth weather forecast

A sunny start to the day with some light clouds appearing from 09:00. The rest of the day will be cloudy with short bursts of sunshine. Top temperature of 7°C.

Pollution: Low

UV: Low

Sunrise in Penarth today: 07:35

Sunset in Penarth today: 17:20

Penarth Traffic

Temporary traffic signals due to telecoms work on A4160 Penarth Road at Brindley Road.

What's On in Penarth

Over in our What's On section, find theatre, comedy, live music, and other events coming up in Penarth.

Late shop opening times

Tesco Penarth Superstore

Terra Nova Way, Penarth CF64 1SA

Open until 23:00.

Quote of the day

"Be courageous. Challenge orthodoxy. Stand up for what you believe in. When you are in your rocking chair talking to your grandchildren many years from now, be sure you have a good story to tell." – Amal Clooney.

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