7 h. ago Everyone goes to Barry Island but there's a quiet beach 20 minutes from Cardiff with nobody on it

It feels like a proper, hidden gem, perfect if you want to enjoy the sunshine in peace

Politics

52 h. ago Tom Hardy tells off radio presenter as Hollywood actor defends small Welsh town

Tom Hardy jokingly told off a radio presenter as he defended Barry Island’s ghost train.

Culture

59 h. ago Tom Hardy tells DJ 'you can't say that' as he defends Barry Island

His on-air conversation got a little heated when this sensitive subject was mentioned

Politics

2 d. ago Hollywood star Tom Hardy fiercely defends small Welsh town as he cheekily tells presenter off in a VERY chaotic radio interview

Tom Hardy fiercely defended Barry Island's famous ghost train as he cheekily told off a radio presenter during a very chaotic radio interview.

Politics

5 d. ago Hot Chicks review: Powerful play an important message to parents on dangers of drug gangs

Cardiff-born playwright Rebecca Jade Hammond's 75-minute show issues a warning on the dangers for young people in society

Events

1 week ago Hollywood megastar becomes biggest fan of Gavin and Stacey hotspot while filming Netflix thriller

Tom Hardy stars as an American cop on a mission in Netflix's Havoc - and director Gareth Evans has revealed how he became Barry Island's biggest fan in the process

Culture

2 w. ago Revealed: The least crowded European destinations for a quiet beach holiday

With summer on the horizon and millions of Brits set to head abroad, a new study by Wizz Air has revealed which European beaches offer sun, sea - and space for a prime spot on the sand. 

Politics

2 w. ago What to expect from the £1bn ‘Welsh Tube’ set to open this year

Trains on the South Wales Metro will run every five minutes between Pontypridd and Cardiff

Economics

2 w. ago Barry Island pleasure park denies it offered job paying £5.55 an hour

The fairground suggested the person who advertised the job had 'some sort of grudge against us'

Economics

3 w. ago Vandals torch play area leaving council with a four figure repair bill

The damage to the facility, near Barry Island, will cost an estimated £4,500 to fix

Politics

3 w. ago Welsh Varsity 2025 Live: Thousands of students descend on Cardiff as venue changed at last minute

It's the most important day in the university calendar for Cardiff and Swansea University students as they cheer on their peers in the sunshine. We'll have live results, updates and pictures throughout the day

Society

3 w. ago 'Amazing' UK beach has 'nothing there' but is still perfect for a day out

In total contrast to its famous coastal cousin there's barely any tourists whatsoever - with one reviewer calling it a "nice quiet beach" and another saying they were "amazed" at how there is "nothing there"

Politics

3 w. ago Police officer driving van following two teenagers before they died in e

Harvey Evans, 15, and Kyrees Sullivan, 16, died following the collision on May 22, 2023 in the Ely area of Cardiff minutes after CCTV captured them being followed by the police van.

Events

3 w. ago Police officer who was driving van that followed two teenagers before they died in e

Harvey Evans, 15, and Kyrees Sullivan, 16, died following the collision on May 22, 2023 in the Ely area of Cardiff minutes after CCTV captured them being followed by the police van.

Events

last month Girl gets £27,000 after suffering serious leg injury on Barry Island ride

The girl received the settlement after her family took Barry Island Pleasure Park to court following the incident on the Crazy Fun House ride in 2022

Economics