HRH The Princess Royal has recognised the work of Citizens Advice Cardiff & Vale during a visit to the organisations Broad Street office today.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Catherine visited Barry Island today, having a go on the arcades and chatting to locals during their trip.
We are so overwhelmed - Bro Radio has tonight picked up Station of the year 2020 at Community Radio Awards.
We couldn't do what we do without you, our community - so we just want to say thank you ๐๐
The finished piece by local Sand Artist
@DinEvans
of Capt. William George Williams on Whitmore Bay Beach today.
Captain Williams was part of the 17th Btn, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Llandudno and died on the 29th August 1917.
#ArmisticeDay
#lestweforget
#pagesbythesea
Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn visited Barry today as part of a weekend tour of Wales. He visited Awesome Wales on Holton Road, with less than a week to go to the general election.
Local Sand Artist Din is currently recreating a photo of Capt. William George Williams on Whitmore Bay Beach.
Captain Williams was part of the 17th Btn, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Llandudno and died on the 29th August 1917.
Today we celebrate ten years on air and we just want to say Thank you. Thank you to our sponsors, supporter's and you our listeners for all of your ongoing support. Most importantly, thank you to our dedicated team of volunteers who work hard to deliver local radio for the Vale.
We โค๏ธ these new additions to roads across the County! What a way to thank NHS staff, key workers and carers.
Well done Vale of Glamorgan Council, Allmarque and Amberon ๐
Plaid Cymru have picked up their first seat of the day here in the Vale of Glamorgan.
@ianjamesjohnson
retains his seat in the Buttrills ward of Barry.
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In her first interview after beint re-elected in the Vale of Glamorgan Constituency,
@JaneHutt
told Bro Radio that she "feels exhilarated, after a very long intense day, I'm absolutely thrilled that I've had this support from thr people of the Vale of Glamorgan"
News: Ruth Jones has hinted a Gavin And Stacey comeback could be on the cards. The actress revealed sheโd spoken to her co-starย James Cordenย earlier this week and discussed possible storylines for their charactersย Nessa and Smithy.
We may be stuck at home, but we continue to bring you
#radiofromhome
. From our bedrooms, dinning room tables and living rooms, our presenters continue to create 111 hours of local radio a week, keeping you informed and entertained everyday.
#BroRadio
#LoveTheVale
#CommunityRadio
It looks like the Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special is complete! The cast have come together today for a special screening of the episode. Who is excited to see it on Christmas day? ๐๐
Bro Radio has completed the installation of two new studios in Llantwit Major. They'll help to support isolated members of the community and young people with volunteering and training opportunities in the Rural Vale of Glamorgan. Read more via
We love James Corden and Ruth Jones even more after this. They sent an ice cream van with a note attached to fans as a treat for those waiting on Trinity Street today.
Credit: Keziah Jade Young
One of three new Members of the Senedd for South Wales Central,
@Heledd_Plaid
has told Bro Radio that her first priority will be an independent enquiry into the 2020 floods in Pontypridd, Sully and Dinas Powys.
At 9:15am 100's of Community Radio stations, just like Bro Radio will unite to play The Beatles - All you need is love. The song is part of a campaign to request more financial support for the sector from Government.
#SupportCommunityRadio
#RadioFromHome
You may have heard that other radio stations in our area will soon be cutting the amount of locally produced content broadcast, with the vast majority now coming from London. We want to share with you our commitment to providing a local radio service.
Happy Birthday Uncle Bryn aka Rob Brydon, who is celebrating his 55th Birthday today. Barry loves you
@RobBrydon
- we'll hopefully see you at Marco's again very soon ๐ฅ
Shout out to the guys from South Wales Police who've been busy working alongside the Vibe Creative Security team to look after visitors at
#Cadstock
today. We are back tomorrow for day two!
@SWPBarryandVOG
@swpolice
We went to London and picked up Silver in the Community Station of the Year Category at
@radioacademy
#UKARIAS
๐ฅ The Vale of Glamorgan is a wonderful place - on behalf of our team of amazing volunteers, thank you for your continued love and support ๐ป
Congratulations to the former
@BarryTownUnited
, Arsenal and Wales footballer Ayshea Martyn, who has this evening been presented with Freedom of the Town by
@Barry_TC
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She joins a list of 9 others including Lee Selby, Sophie Ingle and David Davies, who have received the honour.
A grant of ยฃ4,000 to the Wales Air Ambulance from South Wales Freemasons has brought the total Masonic support given to air ambulances across the country to ยฃ2.3 million since 2007.
Here is something to cheer you up on a Monday morning ๐ Former Barry Island resident Andy John has re-created some classic arcade and board games in his back garden. Read more via
Credit:
@jenks_88
Last Night
@_NaomiCutler
headed to
@theCentre
in Cardiff to see a National Theatre production of The Ocean at the End of the Lane. "Stranger Things, eat your heart out!" see the production at WMC until 3rd June.
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Congratulations to Sarah Morris, the winner of Teacher of the Year sponsored by
@westquayestates
. Sarah won the award for her 1:1 work with a pupil at Gwenfo Primary School, which has lead to a breakthrough both physically and mentally.
#BCA19
Breaking News: The Vale of Glamorgan Council is set to allow limited access to parks and country parks for local residents to exercise following the small adjustments to coronavirus restrictions recently announced by Welsh Government.
The Vale of Glamorgan Council has helped establish a new lighting installation within the railway tunnel between Broad Street and Hood Road in Barry, funded by the National lottery Heritage Fund.
Vale of Glamorgan Council has quashed planning permission for a business park at Model Farm, after it accepted Viability Information was not included within the Officersโ Report as it should have been.
โฝ๏ธ
@BarryTownUnited
boss
@Gavchesterfield
has signed a new two year contract with the club.
Chesterfield, who joined the club back in 2007, has managed the team for 450 games and will continue as manager in his fourteenth season.
Congratulations to the winners of the Ty Hafan New Year's Day Dip Fancy dress competition. Adult: Catherine Spensor
Boy: Ed Hole as Harry Potter
Girl: Sienna Bant
We are proud to be working even closer with
@BarryTownUnited
this season, including live commentary from home fixtures from September and a weekly radio show hosted by fans of the club.
@BarryTownPod
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12 years ago - this radio station launched, with an aim of informing, educating and entertaining our community. In that time, we think we've come pretty far! But we wouldn't have been able to do it without your support, so we just want to say thank you โค๏ธ
Ahead of tonight's
#Clapforourcarers
, Vale Council Deputy Leader, Cllr Lis Burnett has thanked front line workers, who continue to deliver essential services during the Coronavirus Pandemic.
#BroRadio
@lisburnett
@VOGCouncil