Barry Nub News round-up: Six stories from this week
Welcome to our weekend feature, Barry Nub News round-up. Throughout the week Nub News brings you national news through a local lens and positive community stories.
Here are six stories you might have missed from Barry this week…
Local photographer Conor Elliott has introduced a new symbol of solidarity and support for the NHS and key workers: a butterfly.
During the early stages of the pandemic, the rainbow came to symbolise the spirit of togetherness and gratitude felt across the UK at that time.
Conor fears that this mentality is waning and says introducing this new symbol of "hope, rebirth and regeneration" will serve to reinvigorate the national mood.
Nell's Point restaurant regeneration moves a step closer to conversion
Plans to convert the old public conveniences on Nell's Point into a restaurant complex have moved a step closer after the Vale of Glamorgan Council entered a lease arrangement with developers Next Colour.
The project, undertaken by the company behind the Oyster Wharf scheme in Mumbles, would see the 100-year-old Victorian building transformed into four commercial units with outdoor seating space.
WATCH: Barry's tiny forest project featured on national television
Barry was featured in ITV Wales news programme on Thursday as the tiny forest was planted in Pencoedtre play park.
The project, organised by Keep Wales Tidy, saw volunteers working in marked out portions of land to maintain social distancing as they collectively planted 1000 trees and laid a layer of straw mulch to supress weeds.
The trees will help attract wildlife, improve air quality, remove harmful greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and help reduce localised flooding.
Train Shed building to be marketed for rent as part of innovation quarter regeneration
The Vale of Glamorgan Council has agreed to put the 'Train Shed' at Barry Waterfront up for lease.
A report was heard and agreed in yesterday's cabinet meeting to market the site for commercial leisure use.
The property, which forms part of BSC2, was previously leased to Barry Railway Engineering Company (BRECO) Limited. The 'Train Shed is vacant', after the lease was terminated in 2020.
Britain's nicest places to live – how far up the list is Barry?
Where does Barry rank in the UK's nicest places to live?
Property consultant Garrington have published a list ranking 1,372 cities, towns and villages in the UK based on how nice they could be to live in following the Coronavirus pandemic.
Each area has been ranked based on factors including their natural beauty, quality of life and architectural beauty.
Meet the man behind the incredible beach-raking patterns
A picture of seemingly intricate patterns drawn in the sand at Whitmore Bay drew attention over the weekend – but there's more to it than meets the eye.
The linework is done by Russell Morgan, who has operated a beach-raking machine for the Vale of Glamorgan Council for over 20 years, taking over from his brother before him.
The photo in question dates back five years ago, but doesn't fail to impress. In fact, Russell takes extra care to make sure the work is done neatly.
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