The Vale of Glamorgan Council has confirmed that new rides are set to come to Barry Island.

Residents and visitors alike noticed the previous attractions, which had been there for twelve years, had vanished.

A new bidder has taken over the locations, and is set to bring new attractions which will be in place for at least the next three years.

After a "competitive tendering process", a Vale of Glamorgan Council spokesperson said: "The concession has recently been re-tendered and, following a diligent assessment process, the current provider on this site has not been re-awarded this concession, due to another bidder being selected.

"Therefore the current attractions are being removed and we anticipate that new attractions will be in place in the coming weeks. We would like to thank the current provider for their excellent service over the past 12 years, which we are very grateful for.

"We hope that residents and visitors will enjoy the new attractions, which will be in place for the next three years, and we look forward to seeing this exciting new offer at Barry Island."