News in Barry

South Wales Police officers are appealing for information on a missing woman from the Barry area.

They said: "Our officers are appealing for information to help trace missing person Michelle Davies, 47 years of age, from the Barry area.

The leader of the Vale of Glamorgan Council, Cllr Neil Moore, has made a statement on the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic on their services and the authority on the whole.

He said: "The Vale of Glamorgan Council is currently helping to administer a range of financial support to help residents and businesses cope with the challenging situation created by Covid-19.

A bungalow in the Gibbonsdown area of Barry was burgled during the early hours of Friday, June 26.

Police are appealing for any information that residents may have about a small black chest of drawers that was stolen and contains valuables.

Following incidents of littering and antisocial behaviour at Barry Island yesterday, the Vale of Glamorgan Council have issued the following statement.

Cllr Neil Moor, Leader of the Council, said:

Police in Barry are appealing for information following a town centre robbery yesterday afternoon (Thursday, 25 June 2020).

A 62 year-old man was attacked as he walked in a lane between Lombard Street and Regent Street at approximately 1.25 pm.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has helped establish a new lighting installation within the railway tunnel between Broad Street and Hood Road in Barry.

The scheme was commissioned as part of the Barry making Waves initiative, funded by the National lottery Heritage Fund, which aims to celebrate Barry's sense of place.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is marking Armed Forces Day by flying the Union Flag outside the Civic Offices in Barry.

Unfortunately, restrictions in place to control the spread of coronavirus means that a public ceremony will not be possible for this year's occasion on Saturday.

Barry biomass power plant giving 'misleading' information about the impact on the environment.

Campaigners have said a biomass incinerator in Barry has given 'misleading' information about its impact on the environment.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has introduced a range of measures in Barry and other town centres locally to keep visitors and residents safe.

Welsh Government gave the green light for non-essential retailers to open again from Monday, providing a welcome boost for many Vale businesses.

South Wales Police are appealing for information about a trailed which was stolen from commercial premises within Barry Docks sometime between 8.00 am and 10.30 am on Tuesday 31st March.

They said: ''It is believed the trailer was removed using a grey Volkswagen van.