News in Penarth

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.

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.

Penarth Healthcare Partnership has announced that they have been awarded a training practice status.

A GP Registrar or GP trainee is a qualified doctor who is training to become a GP through a period of working and training in a practice.

Fairy Doors in Cosmeston have been ripped down and vandalised in Cosmeston woods much to the dismay of local residents and the creators of the local activity.

The fairy doors which popped up in a woodland area in Cosmeston County Park have provided children, families and adults alike the opportunity to hunt down these magical doorways.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is urging residents to check their voter registration details are correct so they can take part in upcoming elections.

If such information is not up to date, individuals may not have a voice on important decisions that affect them.

CAV 24/7 is a new and innovative approach to how patients access urgent care, the main message being: phone first for urgent and out of hours care.

Traditionally patients have been able to access the Emergency Unit and services by walking in.

Following Bro Radio's launch on 100.2fm in Llantwit Major and surrounding areas, the station has now announced plans to launch in Penarth later this year on 106.1fm – bringing its service across the Vale of Glamorgan Coast.

Launched back in 2009, Bro Radio is a volunteer-led community radio service – which has continued to deliver local

The Deck will be replacing the building that used to be Pier 64 in hopes of reviving and renewing the space which shut its doors earlier this year.

We spoke to Philip Lay, from Coastline Bars, all about the upcoming opening and their hopes for The Deck going forward.

Penarth Coastguard faced another Sully Island Rescue this Sunday after a group of people and their dogs had started attempting to cross the flooded causeway.

The Coastguard team said: ''We were tasked to three people and two dogs cut off by Sully Island tide.

A sixteen-year-old boy has been arrested after Tesco Express in Penarth town centre had its window smashed in and stock burgled.

The large window was completely shattered but has since been boarded up. The shop was closed in the morning so that the staff could get it cleared.