News in Cowbridge

A couple are running a total of 222 miles around South Wales to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer.

Paul Williams, who lives in Caerphilly, works as an area stock driver for Cancer Research for South Wales and the borders.

The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service fears Halloween and Bonfire Night will be busier-than-usual, and have issued some advice to reduce the risk of incidents.

In a statement issued to the press, the Service said the cancellation of organised events is likely to lead to a greater number casual, garden-based gatherings.

During the Pandemic the Welsh Blood Service are now asking donors to travel further to donate.

The Welsh Government have agreed that travelling to donate blood is classed as Essential Travel.

The source-separated recycling system that was launched in Cowbridge last year arrived in Barry this week.

According to Cllr Peter King, Vale of Glamorgan Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood Services and Transport, the new system "means a greater proportion of the material can be recycled and so is a more efficient system.

Cowbridge History Society is releasing a book in partnership with Llantwit Major History Society titled "A Journey down the Thaw Valley".

The book offers a comprehensive guide to the area from the start of the River Thaw at a spring north of Cowbridge, covering history, geography, geology and wildlife.

Cowbridge Library is running events all through the fire-break lockdown, which includes October half-term and Halloween.

The library is running two read-alongs of spooky stories for Halloween. The Monsters We Deserve by Marcus Sedgwick is suitable for anyone aged 14 and over, and from tomorrow participants read 35 pages a day. Cowbridge Library will post questions and thoughts on their Instagram page to reply and comment on.

During the firebreak period from Friday 23rd October until Monday 9th November only essential journeys should be made, such as traveling to work as a key worker. Public transport should be avoided unless you absolutely have to use it, and face coverings should be worn at all times on board.

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Cowbridge Town Council have revealed plans for Remembrance Sunday, following Monday's announcement meaning the day falls within a period of tighter lockdown restrictions.

A socially-distanced event will take place outside the town hall on Sunday 8 November, attended by a small number of invited guests.

Vale of Glamorgan Liberal Democrats have selected Sally Stephenson to contest the Vale of Glamorgan constituency at the Senedd election next year.

Sally Stephenson has been selected as the Welsh Liberal Democrat candidate to contest the Vale of Glamorgan constituency at the 2021 Senedd election.

Public Health Wales have released new figures, breaking down the number of coronavirus cases across the Vale of Glamorgan into local areas.

In the latest seven day rolling figures running from the 11th to 17th October, a total of 61 cases have been reported by Public Health Wales across the county.