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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Penarth planning applications: Ten property plans near you – including a private walkway on Penarth Portway and three new dwellings off Jack's Lane.

Penarth weather forecast

Bright spurts of sunshine and light clouds will start the day from 07:00 and continue throughout the morning. By 13:00, there will be a 40% chance of rain, but the rest of the afternoon should stay dry. Maximum temperature of 8°C.

Pollution: Low

Pollen: Low

Sunset in Penarth today: 19:44

Penarth Traffic

Busy traffic this morning on Sully Road, as well as the B4267/Lavernock Road, Windsor Road towards Cogan, Stanwell Road and Victoria 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

Open until 23:00.

Interesting fact of the day

Cows don't have upper front teeth.

@mrjackdwynn.