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.
Cowbridge's Cancer Research Shop Gets Pedalling for Stand Up to Cancer
By The Editor
17th Oct 2019 | Local News
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.
Cowbridge Pupil Battled to Bronze in Commonwealth Judo Championships
By The Editor
15th Oct 2019 | Local News
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 to Pilot Fingerprint Technology in Wales First
By The Editor
9th Oct 2019 | Local News
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.
Our weekly roundup of local sporting groups in Cowbridge can be found below.
Rugby (October 5):
Cowbridge's Western Vale Clinic will be holding a flu jab clinic on Saturday as a preventative measure for the winter months.
Flu can be serious, and having a flu vaccine is the best protection against it.
The council are asking dog-friendly businesses or those considering getting involved to join their Paws in the Vale initiative.
If your business is dog-friendly you are invited to join an initiative that promotes the Vale as a doggy friendly destination for visitors.
Employees from the Vale of Glamorgan Council recently donned women's shoes for a mile-long walk around Cardiff city centre as part White Ribbon UK campaign.
The campaign, now it its sixth year has grown from 14 men to over 105. The event signifies men working together to put an end to male violence against women, domestic violence and sexual violence.
Sprinter and Vale Council Sports Coordinator is Chasing Olympic Dream
By The Editor
1st Oct 2019 | Local News
Sprinter Sam Gordon is chasing an Olympic dream alongside his role as Activity Coordinator for the Vale of Glamorgan Council's Sports and Play Development team.
The 24-year-old athlete divides his time between training on the track and organising after-school sports sessions for Vale pupils.
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