News in Penarth

Penarth Town Council has compiled a Motion on proposals for the controversial dumping of the second load of radioactive sediment in the sea near Penarth beach.

The plans have received widespread backlash from locals and the general public.

PENARTH BRIEFING: Monday, March 2nd 2020

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Penarth amateur dramatic group PODS are thrilled to have been nominated for no less than 28 awards in this year's Glammies and NODA Awards.

The Glammies are hosted each year by the Glamorgan Drama League and they recognise excellence in amateur drama and musical productions in South Wales. PODS has received 19 Glammies nominations this year including:

Sully was one of the areas most affected by the floods brought about by the arrival of Storm Jorge. From submerged vehicles to flooded roads and horses stuck in deep water, the community has taken a real hit.

Residents have expressed concern for at least three horses that are currently trapped in Sully Moors field along a closed road.

South Wales Police in Bridgend and the Vale of Glamorgan have removed their critical incident report; the yellow weather warning for rain from the Met Office has now passed; and, the sun has made a brief appearance in Penarth this morning.

It's been a turbulent couple of weeks for the town and the wider area with Storm Ciara, Dennis and Jorge taking their hits. However, a glimmer of sunshine was seen today and the rain is predicted to ease away despite yellow wind warnings remaining in place.

UPDATE: 12:10 - Transport For Wales has said the lines are reopen but passengers should expect delays as services start up again.

"Following heavy rain flooding the railway between Rhymney and Penarth the line has now reopened.

Florist 64 is opening their brand new store on Cornerswell Road today, from 10 am, and as a launch offer, £1 from every transaction will be donated to Marie Curie Hospice in Penarth.

A local husband and husband duo, Julian and Craig, have opened up shop as their venture needed expanding from their studio-based business on Station Road.

Following flooding and severe weather-related incidents which have occurred overnight and through the course of the morning, a critical incident has been declared by South Wales Police and they are coordinating a multi-agency response.

Videos, like the one above, picture the severe flooding that occurred on Lavernock Road in Penarth yesterday evening at the peak of the weather issues.

Penarth RNLI was called soon after 11 pm to reports of someone in difficulty by the pier.

Both lifeboats were launched and the smaller D class lifeboat effected rescue.

Storm Jorge has started to take hold and so we will be updating local residents on any changes to the weather and its impact on Penarth town. Keep this page open for regular updates.

UPDATE (16:59): The Vale Council have announced that: ''A limited number of sandbags are available for Vale residents to collect from Court Road Depot in Barry.