News in Penarth

The 'Knit-a-Rainbow' campaign in Penarth has almost reached the end of its trail and the local resident behind the project is coordinating the final stretch and raising money for charity.

Christine Kerr and a group of volunteers have been busy knitting a rainbow all the way from Dingle Park in Penarth to Llandough Hospital in an attempt to raise money and show support for the NHS and frontline workers.

New rules will come into force on Monday to make it easier for family and friends to meet outdoors, First Minister Mark Drakeford announced today as he set out further changes to the coronavirus regulations in Wales.

The latest package of changes follow the 6th review of the coronavirus regulations and focus on enabling friends and family to meet each other outdoors and enabling more businesses to open indoors.

A hoax call caused 6 RNLI lifeboats, including Penarth's ILB, to be launched and coastguard rescue helicopter to be tasked.

Whilst out on its first exercise since the start of the COVID 19 restrictions, the Barry Dock all-weather lifeboat was tasked by Milford Haven Coastguard to reports of a sinking yacht with 3 people on board.

Street Food Hut in Penarth is part of the upgrade being completed by the family business, previously known as the Celtic Lounge, at the end of Windsor Arcade and will open tomorrow with an upgraded shop and menu.

The renovation has been completed as part of an adaptation to these challenging and difficult times and will allow the business to function in the new normal.

Plans for the Cosmeston Play Area Upgrade has been revealed by the Vale Of Glamorgan Council in a graphic design.

We're pleased to be able to share the final design for the refurbishment of the play area in Cosmeston Country Park, following a public consultation earlier this year.

Penarth Coastguard's were called out with Penarth RNLI to a person in the water at Penarth Pier.

They said: ''Tasked with the RNLI to a person in the water near Penarth Pier.

The impact of the current COVID-19 crisis has accelerated the need for more active travel facilities to encourage walking and cycling for key workers on core routes.

As part of their Station Improvement Vision, TfW will be creating hundreds of cycle storage spaces at their 247 stations, over the next few years.

Art Central will host the Cardiff and Vale college exhibition for the thirteenth year running – but this time with a digital twist.

A virtual exhibition of the students' end-of-year work will be held at Art Central, the Vale of Glamorgan Council's renowned art gallery.

As part of the commissioning process for the new boilers, Waverley's engine and paddles have turned under steam marking a monumental point in the boiler refit. Waverley is back in steam for the first time since 2018.

The Waverly Excursion said: "We are extremely grateful to all those who donated to the Boiler Refit Appeal and helped Save the Waverley.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is reminding residents that they are providing temporary accommodation for everyone in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

They said: ''Anyone concerned about an individual sleeping rough or begging should contact the Council directly or by downloading the StreetLink app, which sends our Housing Solutions Team an alert.