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

Police appeal after enforcement officer attack in Penarth. South Wales Police are appealing for information after a Vale council enforcement officer was attacked in Penarth on Friday, August 5.

Penarth weather forecast

Bright sunshine and a less than 5% chance of rain will start the morning from 06:00 and continue throughout the day. Top temperature of 24°C.

Pollution: Low

UV: High

Pollen: Medium

Sunrise in Penarth today: 05:48

Sunset in Penarth today: 20:47

Penarth Traffic

Busy traffic on Cornerswell Road and Westbourne Road. Some slow-moving traffic on Plassey Street and Windsor Road towards Cogan. Slow traffic on Plymouth Road, Stanwell Road and Victoria Road. Usual morning traffic on the B4267/Lavernock 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

Interesting fact of the day

Only two mammals like spicy food: humans and the tree shrew.

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