Storm Dennis is well and truly underway and with it a string of outdoor event and sporting cancellations around Penarth.

The Vale of Glamorgan council released a list of all of their owned pitches and all of those in Penarth will not be in use due to the bad weather and waterlogged pitches.

Pitches Update:

Cogan Leisure Centre – OFF

Cwrt Y Vil, Penarth (Old Pens) – OFF

Burnham Avenue, Sully – OFF

Sully Sports Centre – OFF

St Cyres – OFF

Penarth RFC - OFF

Local Sports that have been cancelled/ rescheduled:

• Cogan Coronation vs. Barry Athletic at Home has been postponed

• Cowbridge Town vs. Penarth Town Away has been postponed.

• Old Pens RFC - They announced yesterday evening that: ''Our scheduled 1st XV fixture v Wattstown RFC has sadly been postponed due to an already waterlogged pitch - with Storm Dennis still to come.''

• Penarth RFC announced: ''1st XV fixture against St Albans RFC has fallen foul off the weather, it's looking a bit moist.''

Local Events that have been cancelled/ rescheduled:

• The Bramble Scramble at Victoria Park - Volunteers helping to clear brambles and gardening debris will have to wait until the storm is passed to get their green thumbs in action (Saturday).

• The Countryside Service was due to be holding a bird box making session to celebrate National Nest Box Week in Cosmeston (Sunday. The Vale council announced on Twitter that it postponed.

• Alexandra's Enchanted Garden - The exciting illumination event will be unable to open today due to weather conditions and health and safety measures. Ticket holders can have them exchanged online.

We will continue to keep you updated throughout the day about the effects of Storm Dennis throughout Penarth.