7 h. ago The beach near Cardiff that's almost empty compared to Barry Island

Swanbridge Bay is a 20-minute drive from the Welsh capital and offers a quiet, tucked-away stretch of coastline which feels like barely anyone seems to know about

Politics

8 d. 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

2 w. 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

4 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