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.

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UP CLOSE: Carole Anne Dacey, the Penarth volunteer recognised by the St David Awards for changing lives.

Penarth weather forecast

Light clouds and a 10% chance of rain will start the day from 08:00 and continue throughout the afternoon. Top temperature of 13°C.

Pollution: Low

Pollen: Medium

Sunset in Penarth today: 19:39

Penarth Traffic

Some busy traffic this morning on Stanwell Road approaching Windsor Road, as well as 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

Blue whales eat half a million calories in one mouthful.

@mrjackdwynn.