Cowbridge Nub News round-up: Six stories from this week

By Ellyn Wright

28th Feb 2021 | Local News

by Mike Baker
by Mike Baker

Welcome to our weekend feature, Cowbridge 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 Cowbridge this week…

Britain's nicest places to live: How far up the list is Cowbridge?

Where does Cowbridge 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.

Hare & Hounds Bakery nears completion

There's no doubting that the pandemic has put a strain on local businesses, so seeing something new is an exciting prospect

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One of the latest additions to Cowbridge town centre will be the Hare & Hounds Bakery, which looks set to open its doors in early March.

Co-owner Sarah Watts-Jones says the team is looking at an opening date of 10 March for takeaway coffees, sandwiches, pastries and bread.

Celebrate Saint David's Day with local products

Monday 1 March is Saint David's Day, celebrating our nation's patron saint.

Though 'the new normal' may have put a stop to some of the larger celebrations, here's what some of our local Cowbridge businesses are offering so you can have feast at home.

Local care company set to boost employment in the area

Whilst many local businesses are being impacted by the pandemic, causing a rise in unemployment, one local business has 50 jobs on offer for people with or without sector experience.

Home Instead Cowbridge, Pontyclun & Pontypridd, a company that provides at-home care, is looking for new caregivers to meet an increase in demand due to the pandemic.

How many people in Cowbridge have died to Coronavirus?

The latest figures for the number of people who have died due to COVID-19 in Cowbridge have been published.

Survey shows majority unhappy with supermarket planned at old cattle market

A survey has revealed a majority of participants are not in agreement with the current proposal to build a supermarket on the former cattle market site at The Butts.

The survey had 700 responses, of which 93% (651 votes) said "no" to the question 'are you happy with the plans to build a new supermarket on the old cattle market site?'

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