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The Vale this Week is a weekly look into the stories, people and events in the Vale of Glamorgan. The podcast brings an insight into the most talked about news stories, local people doing great things, the latest local sport and the community events that make the Vale of…

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Sep 16, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 16, 2026

    Defections, Rhoose Development, Women's CPR and Community Cinema (opens the original)

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    On this edition of the Vale This Week, we talk to Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend MS Sarah Cooper Lesadd, after she announced her defection from Reform UK to Plaid Cymru yesterday. The team will hear about her decision, and her response to those who say she should step down. Independent Rhoose Councillor Samantha Campbell joins the team, ahead of a Vale Council planning meeting tomorrow, which could see up to 300 houses built in the Village - she’ll share her concerns, and those of the 55 residen

  2. Episode · Sep 9, 2026

    Blue Plaque for Barry Dambuster, Crime Reduction, Archive Open Day and Garden Rescue competition. (opens the original)

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    On this edition of the Vale This Week: We head to Castleland Street in Barry, where a blue plaque was unveiled in memory of Gordon Yeo, the only Welsh Dam Busters. We’ll hear about his touching story and what led to the plaque being placed. As we head into the darker nights, we’ll be joined by Crime Reduction Tactical Officer, Deborah Elwood, to talk about the things we can all do to keep ourselves safe at home. On Saturday, Glamorgan Archives will open its doors for you to find out more about i

  3. Episode · Aug 26, 2026

    Dinas Powys Crossing, Glamorgan Archives, Media Academy Cymru, Penarth Pier Pavillion, Barry RFC and the Voice UK (opens the original)

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    On the latest edition of The Vale This Week from 7pm We'll catch up with Nick Millington, Route Director at Network Rail, ahead of a series of consultation events in Dinas Powys next Wednesday, around the recent closure of the Brookside Level Crossing. Jasmin will speak to Rhian Diggins about Glamorgan Archives upcoming open event, where you can find out more about its work in preserving items of Welsh History. Nathan will speak to Nick and Georgia from Media Academy Cymru about a new project in

  4. Episode · Aug 19, 2026

    Hepititis A, GCSE results, Pre-loved uniform, Graffiti & Street Art and 190 Mile Charity Walk (opens the original)

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    On the latest edition of Vale This Week Public Health Wales is offering vaccinations to children under 5 in Barry, amid the ongoing Hepatitis A outbreak; we'll put your question to consultant epidemiologist Dr Chris Williams. Many students will be feeling nervous ahead of tomorrow's GCSE results; we'll hear from Careers Advisor TJ Stables about some of the next steps and options. Ceilia will speak with Ceri and Emma about this Saturday's Paintworx Graffiti and Street Art Festival taking place in

  5. Episode · Aug 5, 2026

    Equality for Girls Campaign, CALM Charity Walk, Vale of Glamorgan Show & Array Theatre's Addams Family (opens the original)

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    On the latest edition of the Vale this Week, The Equality for Our Girls campaign will take its message to Parliament next month, calling for greater opportunities for girls in football across Wales. Reporter Jasmin has been finding out more. Later this month, Round Table member Dan Whyte will be walking from Billericay to Barry, covering over 190 miles for the mental health charity CALM. Oliver Perry spoke to Dan this week about his history with the Round Table and his reasons for undertaking th

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