Cowbridge Breakfast Briefing is a daily column dedicated to morning 'must-knows' from around town and other useful bits: weather, traffic, travel, and trivia news in a nutshell.     

Top Story      

Cowbridge planning applications: Ten property plans near you – including tourist accommodation in Llwynhelig and wrap-around extension on Borough Close. Take a look at this week's list of Cowbridge planning applications either recently received, decided on or awaiting decision by the Vale of Glamorgan Council.   

Cowbridge weather forecast     

Some light clouds with sunshine will start the morning from 07:00 but heavy showers will begin at 10:00. Heavy rain will likely continue throughout the day. Top temperature of 16°C.     

Pollution: Low     

UV: Medium     

Pollen: High    

Sunrise in Cowbridge today: 04:58     

Sunset in Cowbridge today: 21:28   

Cowbridge Traffic     

Road closed due to gas main work on St Athan Road between A4222 Eastgate and Brookfield Park Road. Slow traffic on Eastgate and Cowbridge High Street, as well as Aberthin Road near Cowbridge Comprehensive School.  

What's On in Cowbridge     

Over in our What's On section, find theatre, comedy, live music, and other events coming up in Cowbridge.     

Interesting fact of the day     

Interpol was founded in 1914 when legal professionals from 24 countries got together to discuss catching fugitives.   

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