Welcome to our weekend feature, Penarth round-up. Throughout the week Nub News brings you national news through a local lens and positive community stories.

Here are six stories you might have missed from Penarth this week…

INTRODUCING: Apothecary64, the best smelling shop in Penarth

I'm not really one of those people who notices smells, apart from bad ones.

But when I walked into Cornerswell Road's newest shop, I was blown away by the gorgeous aroma of the place.

Apothecary64 is the town's first vendor of all things fragrant, and we have Craig Parker Trott's nose to thank for it.

The Sunday Times: Penarth one of the best places to live in UK

The Sunday Times has listed Penarth among the the six best places to live in Wales.

Described as a "seaside suburb that takes health and wellbeing seriously", the town was included alongside highly desirable destinations.

Boy who suffered brain injury in assault case is "improving daily"

A 16-year-old boy who sustained life-threatening brain injuries during an incident on St David's Crescent in January "continues to improve daily", according to his mother.

UP CLOSE: Sully couple join raw dog food revolution

We've all heard the expression 'fit as a butcher's dog'. But how about 'fit as a raw food supplier's dog'?

Well, that's the phrase that came to mind when I met Sultan. Gentle as a lamb but built like a tank, the American bull terrier belongs to husband and wife business duo Shak and Hanna Bousouf.

On Monday, the Sully couple opened the first shop in the Vale to exclusively sell a large range of raw dog food - joining a worldwide revolution in pet ownership.

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AFTER working within the performing arts sector for several years in London, a Penarth woman has returned to Wales to pursue a career in sport, securing a job with Welsh Gymnastics.

Natalie Morgan, 33, from Penarth, went on to successfully complete a Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4) in Leadership and Management with Cardiff-based Portal Training and has now progressed to Level 5.

Marie Curie Hospice staff mark Day of Reflection with minute's silence

Staff at a Penarth hospice have marked one year since the UK first went into a nationwide lockdown, with a minute's silence during the National Day of Reflection to show support for the millions of people that have been bereaved during the last 12 months.

Led by end of life charity Marie Curie, over 300 organisations are taking part in the day including politicians, celebrities, emergency services, schools, charities, businesses, institutions, community groups, faith leaders and bereaved families across the UK.