News in Cowbridge

The Welsh Independent Retail Awards celebrate the country's best independent retailers that enhance the local community and economy and there are lots of Cowbridge based businesses which have made it to the finals this year.

The full list of finalists has now been complied and some of the most respected professionals in Wales are up for an award this year.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council and the County's 50+ Strategy Forum have launched a joint initiative aimed at raising awareness of the financial entitlements available to older persons.

Those over 50 may be eligible for a range of discounts and financial privileges, though many are unaware of this fact meaning such entitlements often go unclaimed.

Storm Jorge will bring heavy rain and strong winds on Saturday for Cowbridge. This follows on from a yellow rain warning that is due to arrive in the town on Friday.

The Met Office's local weather forecast displays winds of up to 57 MPH winds for Cowbridge between 3 - 6 pm.

The announcement for the closure of Cowbridge's Co-op sparked frustration amongst residents but now plans have been submitted by Savers to replace the popular local store.

Savers currently has over 450 stores, stocking a wide range of value, branded, health, home and beauty products.

Cowbridge is set to head into another weekend of yellow weather warnings as the Met Office predicts heavy rain across Friday and Saturday.

The sun may have made a fleeting visit in Cowbridge this week but the town is set for more weather chaos in the next couple of days.

The Co-op in Cowbridge announced that they will be offering all of the staff new roles after the announcement of the shop closure on the high street.

Alun Cairns, the MP for the Vale of Glamorgan, announced this in a statement today.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has unveiled new proposals regarding car parking in Cowbridge and the wider Vale after carefully considering residents' views on the matter.

Having listened to public consultation responses and comments made by the Council's Scrutiny committees, the latest plans for the next financial year represent a significant shift from what was previously outlined.

Just as it looked like the weather might take a turn for the better, the Met Office has announced yellow weather warnings for rain over Wednesday and Thursday in Cowbridge and around Wales.

This follows Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis which have taken their toll on the local area over the past fortnight.

Cowbridge saw the arrival of Storm Dennis yesterday and with it waterlogged pitches, cancelled events and river levels swelling but today it is set to get worse with the Met Office announcing an amber weather warning for the area.

Overnight, Cowbridge and Wales were battered by the weather. Nearby areas have seen unprecedented flooding like the River Taff in Cardiff.

Storm Dennis is heading for Cowbridge this weekend and yellow weather warnings have been announced for wind and rain. Despite this, the farmers market will still go ahead.

In an announcement to their subscribers, the market said: ''With storm Dennis forecast to cause havoc over the weekend, people are asking will the market still be on.