News in Cowbridge

A major developer has been rapped by the Vale of Glamorgan Council for laying pavements which are "no use to man nor beast".

The council will take enforcement action against David Wilson Homes, and its parent company Barratt Homes, which is behind a development of 124 homes in Wick.

A well-known tattooist might be setting up shop in Cowbridge if planning permission gives the go ahead.

Jenner Kerr, who is currently based in Stoke-on-Trent has applied for planning permission to take over the currently vacant property at 29B, Cowbridge High Street.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council and Legacy Leisure are on the lookout for 10 international sports performers to join their Sports Academy scheme.

Delivered in partnership between the Local Authority and the organisation that manages leisure centres in the County, this offers individuals with elite sporting promise the opportunity to use appropriate facilities free of charge.

Vale of Glamorgan Council leader, Cllr Neil Moore, recently addressed colleagues and public service leaders to mark Wear Red Day, pledging the organisation's support to the Show Racism the Red Card cause.

The event, now in its 5th year, denotes a national day of action encouraging schools, businesses and individuals to wear red to help raise awareness and to make a stand against racism. Staff and public service leaders at the Public Services Board meeting were invited to take part.

South Wales Fire Service have put out official warnings to help Cowbridge residents stay safe this halloween and bonfire night.

The two celebrations are traditionally some of the busiest times of year for the fire crews.

Cowbridge, and the surrounding areas, have been affected by recent changes to rural recycling collection.

Now, local people must separate their recycling into six separate containers.

The Cancer Research (CRUK) Shop on Cowbridge's high street will see volunteers cycling the distance of Cowbridge to Snowdonia and back on an electric bike.

The CRUK Cowbridge store are taking part in fundraising for the annual Stand Up To Cancer event.

Ben Moore, a year 9 pupil from Cowbridge Comprehensive, battled his way to a bronze medal in the pre-cadet competition at the Commonwealth Judo Championships.

31 competitors took part in his category (B-55) but Ben Moore was able to make his way up the rankings to take his space on the winners podium.

Arboreal, a cafe-kitchen-bar, has been recognised in the 2020 Michelin Guide for its fifth consecutive year.

They celebrated this success in a statement on their social media. It said: ''Us and the team are celebrating the news of Arboreal being included in the 2020 Michelin Guide.

South Wales Police & Gwent Police become the first welsh forces to use mobile fingerprint technology on the streets.

Police have the powers to take fingerprints to confirm the identity of a suspect.