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

Council reminds Penarth residents over 50 to claim older person benefits. Penarth residents over 50 are being reminded by the Vale of Glamorgan Council to claim benefits they may be entitled to.

Penarth weather forecast

A cloudy and misty start to the day from 08:00 and a 20% chance of rain. The afternoon will be sunny throughout, with a few light clouds from 15:00. Top temperature of 13°C.

Pollution: Low

Pollen: Low

Sunset in Penarth today: 18:22

Penarth Traffic

Some busy traffic on Cornerswell Road approaching Stanwell Road, as well as Windsor Road and the B4267/Lavernock Road towards Sully.

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

Open until 23:00.

Interesting fact of the day

Human beings can use only a small fraction of Earth's water.

@mrjackdwynn.