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 residents sign petition to save Esplanade outdoor seating. A petition to save temporary outdoor seating on Penarth Esplanade has been launched.

Penarth weather forecast

Light clouds and a 5% chance of rain will start the day from 07:00 and continue until 14:00 when there will be a 50% chance of rain. Top temperature of 9°C.

Pollution: Low

Pollen: Low

Sunset in Penarth today: 19:42

Penarth Traffic

Some slow traffic this morning on Stanwell Road approaching Windsor Road, as well as the B4267/Lavernock Road towards Sully, Bridgeman 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

The current American flag was designed by a high school student.

@mrjackdwynn.