Sallie Phillips

Matthew Moore was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison after admitting to stealing £22.40 worth of household goods from a One Stop shop in Barry. The court heard he was part of a group targeting local stores. A three-year criminal behaviour order bans him from several Barry streets and shops, as well as from entering shops across Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan with five named individuals. South Wales Police urged the public to report breaches and related incidents.

Three Cardiff men are accused of trafficking two 17-year-old boys to Thailand to act as drug couriers in an alleged international criminal network. The teenagers, both aged 17, were arrested in Thailand with 64kg of cannabis concealed in their suitcases and remain in custody there with support from their families and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The accused men were charged at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court and remanded in custody pending a Cardiff Crown Court appearance on September 4. A fourth Cardiff woman was charged in connection with the alleged operation and granted conditional bail, while a separate man from West Yorkshire was arrested and placed on police bail.

Easy Fleet Limited, an automotive company based in Barry, has entered a Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation following resolutions passed at a general meeting in Cardiff on June 16, 2026. Katrina Orum and Huw Powell of BTG Begbies Traynor were appointed joint liquidators. Public notices do not explain the company’s financial difficulties, the number of employees affected, its trading status, or the impact on customers and suppliers.

Barry Island Primary School has been praised by Estyn for its inclusive ethos, innovative curriculum, strong leadership, support for pupils with additional learning needs, digital skills development and restorative approach to conflict. Inspectors found that most pupils make good progress and that safeguarding, financial management and site management are effective. The school was asked to provide more play-based learning for younger pupils and more opportunities for older pupils to practise conversational Welsh. With 235 pupils enrolled, the school will prepare an action plan to address these recommendations.

The Vale of Glamorgan is expected to experience hot, mostly dry conditions early in the week, with temperatures reaching about 33°C in Cardiff and potentially 36–37°C in some coastal areas on Wednesday. Rain and a risk of thunderstorms are forecast from Thursday evening into Friday, although much of the weekend should remain dry and settled. Coastal areas including Whitmore Bay and Penarth may be slightly cooler because of sea breezes, and residents are advised to check updated Met Office forecasts as conditions may change.

The Ship, a Hungry Horse pub on Harbour Road in Barry, has become the town’s second-highest-rated bar or pub on TripAdvisor after receiving more than 1,000 reviews. Customers particularly praised its food, welcoming service, value, harbour views, play area, family-friendly facilities and dog-friendly approach. Some reviewers noted worn furniture, while the pub offers family meals, Sunday roasts, food and drink deals, outdoor play facilities, a beer garden and televised sports. The venue operates under the Hungry Horse brand, which is owned by Greene King.

A 43-year-old man suffered a significant head injury after an assault on Skomer Road in Barry late on July 17 and was taken to hospital. A 30-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent and remains in custody. South Wales Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant footage to come forward.

A multi‑agency operation across the Vale of Glamorgan, Cardiff and Bridgend seized large quantities of illegal tobacco, vapes and unsafe consumer products. Shared Regulatory Services led the enforcement effort with support from South Wales Police, HMRC and Immigration Enforcement, resulting in numerous Trading Standards seizures, additional discoveries of cash, drugs and a criminal-linked vehicle, and warnings about the health and economic risks of illicit goods. Local officials highlighted the role of coordinated enforcement in protecting communities and urged residents to report illegal sales.

A serious collision on the M4 between junctions 33 and 34 caused major disruption, closing both carriageways and triggering an extensive emergency response including an air ambulance. South Wales Police and Traffic Wales South warned of prolonged closures as queues spread across the surrounding network, with severe delays reported on nearby routes. By early evening the motorway reopened with lane restrictions due to collision damage, and traffic later returned to normal. Details on injuries or vehicles involved had not yet been released as investigations continued.

A rockfall at Jackson’s Bay in Barry prompted the Vale of Glamorgan Council to warn beachgoers to avoid the cliff area while engineers assess ongoing risks. The beach remains open, but visitors are urged to keep clear of unstable cliff sections, where rockfalls are historically common. Officials are using signage and on-site monitoring and encouraging the public to report any further movement. With warm weather attracting more visitors, the council recommends considering nearby beaches until assessments are complete.

A Conservative MS urged urgent construction of a new University Hospital of Wales, calling the existing facility outdated and deteriorating. He pressed the health minister for action as clinicians report serious infrastructure failures and a growing maintenance backlog. The health minister acknowledged unacceptable conditions but noted the absence of redevelopment plans from the health board, whose spokesperson said an architect has been appointed to develop future options. Previous timelines for replacement have slipped, and a vision document due within six months will determine whether redevelopment progresses.