On this edition of the Vale This week, we'll get the latest on a bus dispute which could impact bus services in the rural Vale of Glamorgan over Christmas and well into the New Year.
After the news, the Vale of Glamorgan Council has purchased the former Wilko store in Barry. We'll speak to local businesses and traders on Holton Road about the news and what they hope will happen with the space.
We'll visit CCR Energy in Aberthaw to find out more about a new Academy which is aiming to inspire young people around the history of the site and its future as a green energy hub, as well as the potential future careers on offer.
Plus, a new Opera Created here in Wales is inviting audiences to do something a bit different: dress up like a pirate. It’s running at Penarth Pier next weekend, and Welsh singer Richard Parry will join us to tell us more about An Act of Piracy.
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On this week's edition of the Vale This Week, we look further into the Vale's Housing Crisis, as 5,000 people remain on a waiting list for housing in Barry alone.

We'll hear from Cllr Millie Collins and Cllr Ian Johnson about concerns for plans for 70 new homes in the Bendricks area, where they say there is a distinct lack of community facilities available.

As Remembrance Sunday approaches, Fiona Brace heads to St Athan to hear about a Veterans Hub that’s offering support and connection for local armed forces members.

On this week's edition, we’ll hear from a Miss Wales finalist from Llantwit Major who’s launched a new campaign which aims to tackle loneliness among Welsh students.

On this edition of the Vale this week, we hear from the Vice-Chair of the Dock Incinerator Action Group (DIAG) following the news that Associated British Ports has submitted a notification of demolition for the Barry Biomas 2 Facility on Barry Docks.

With illegal e-bikes and e-scooters causing issues for road users and pedestrians, a South Wales Police crackdown has now been expanded into the Vale of Glamorgan, with 60 being seized in a one-day operation last week. Inspector Tim Ursell from SWP, who's led on the campaign, shares more.

Plus the week's local news, sport and what's on in the Vale of Glamorgan.

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On this week's edition of the Vale This Week, a burst water main in Dinas Powys has been causing issues for residents since the early hours of Sunday morning.

Properties in and around the village have been impacted by an initial leak within steps on St David’s Avenue. Now, residents have raised concerns about the state of the infrastructure in and around the village after the not-for-profit operator increased prices back at the start of the year.

We'll hear from Councillor Malcolm Phillips, who has been keeping residents up to date, liaising with Welsh Water.

We head to Holton Road to meet Tracey, the founder of Lost & Found Society, which has launched a new opportunity to network and socialise, with weekly sessions focused on crafts and board games for young people and adults.

And as students settle into university for another year or the first time, a new app has been created to help students stay safe on nights out and campus journeys. We’ll hear from Monica from the Student Safety App.

In this edition of the Vale This week from Bro Radio -  is the answer to the Vale’s housing shortages, build, build, build?

We’ll ask the housing secretary about the controversial scheme at Upper Cosmeston - and take a closer look at a new partnership between Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff Council, with housebuilder Lovell.

We head to Penarth to visit a shop with a difference, offering a unique opportunity for pupils at Ysgol Y Deri.

We’ll hear from Stacey Long, the brains behind Hubbub.

Plus a round-up of the week's local news, sport and events.

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Bro Radio's weekly look into local news, issues, sports and events, The Vale this week is back!

On this week's show, the team spoke to Councillor Mark Hooper about the controversial parking charges that are already having an impact on Barry businesses and looked ahead to this weekend's Cardiff Half Marathon, along with the changes being brought in as the race gets even more popular with event manager Rachel Madge.

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The Vale This Week is back! Bringing you local interviews, views, opinions and stories covering life, news, sport and information in the Vale of Glamorgan.

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