Elizabeth Birt

Probate notices have been issued for the estates of Barry residents Derek Brook, Kay Lovering and Valerie Doreen Dobbs. Potential claimants must submit written details to the named solicitors by 1 October 2026; after that date, the estates will be distributed based only on claims and interests notified to the firms under the Trustee Act 1925.

The article lists the ten cheapest locations for unleaded petrol and diesel in and around Barry, based on prices reported to petrolprices.com. Texaco Llantrisant Road has the lowest listed unleaded price at 153.9p per litre, while Asda Barry Automat has the lowest diesel price at 173.7p per litre. Prices were accurate when the article was written and may change.

A 20‑year‑old Sully man, Teddy Picton, received a seven‑year youth custody sentence and a driving ban after admitting to causing the death of 72‑year‑old cyclist Brad Craven in a dangerous driving collision in Cardiff. Picton, who had used alcohol and cocaine the night before and held only a provisional licence, struck Craven as he rode with his brother. Craven, described by family and the court as caring and community‑minded, died in hospital five weeks later. The judge condemned Picton’s actions and imposed a driving ban of more than nine years.

A retrospective planning application has been filed with the Vale of Glamorgan Council for an unfinished rear dormer loft conversion at 1 St Oswald's Road in Barry. The proposal is described as having minimal environmental impact, remaining within the existing building footprint and affecting no green infrastructure. It includes wildlife‑friendly measures such as installing a Schwegler 1B nest box in accordance with RSPB guidance.