The Glamorgan Gem, a print newspaper covering Penarth and the Vale more widely will be closing permanently.

The GEM's six editions covered Penarth, Barry, Bridgend, Cowbridge, Llantwit Major and Porthcawl.

Tindle is permanently closing The Glamorgan Gem and all staff (eight including five editorial and three sales) are being made redundant as a result.

We spoke to an employee of the newspaper who said: "I am gutted that Tindle have decided to close The Glamorgan Gem. I personally think it will be a huge loss for the area which has relied on it for local news.

"I'm still processing the fact I was made redundant yesterday. Tindle were reasonable in the consultations and I understand that the paper just wasn't viable to run anymore, especially post-Covid.

"However, this was a career I worked so hard for, and especially with a lack of jobs going in the industry in Wales, I am fearful for my own career path at this time.

"I have started to accept that it could be the end of my chapter in journalism as I may have no other options within the industry."

This is the latest hit to face the world of print journalism and of course, the impact is very close to home.

The Guardian has stated that: ''Print sales for the UK's biggest national newspapers slumped by as much as 39% last month, as the coronavirus lockdown shut high streets and kept the nation at home."

The paper has been running for over 30 years and has supplied local areas across the Vale of Glamorgan.