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Llantwit Major

Bronze items found in a field outside Cardiff shed light on life 3,000 years ago
Museums
They will soon be displayed in museums, so everyone can see them and learn about them
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Drink-driver crashed car leaving woman trapped inside as vehicle caught fire
Courts
Elliot Lucas, 20, was more than twice the legal drink-drive limit when he crashed his Fiat Punto on the A4232 in Cardiff
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Woman strangled police officer after boyfriend crashed car into bollards
Courts
Charlotte Porthouse, 27, strangled off-duty officer Josh Eynon after he had been assaulted by Patrick Price following the collision in Barry
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Police investigate serious assault in residential area
Crime
One man, 67, was taken to hospital
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Councillors condemn far right presence at protest against refugee accommodation
Vale of Glamorgan
Rival protestors clashed last month amid plans to build temporary accommodation for refugees
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Powerful pictures capture the angry scenes in a town divided over a plan to house refugees
Llantwit Major
One sign said anti-refugee protesters were "as welcome as a fart in a spacesuit", adding "please leave"
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Arrests made after protesters divide small town over plan to house asylum seekers
South Wales Police
Police confirmed the arrests had been made
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Man steals thousands of pounds worth of sunglasses and tools
Courts
Matthew Finch, 48, of Culverhouse Cross, targeted the same opticians and tool shop in Llantwit Major and Bridgend
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Woman crashes outside rugby club at double alcohol limit
Courts
Police were landed with a £106 cleaning bill after Sophie Aherne lost her temper in the back of a force van
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Bungling burglars caught after having row in the street outside victim's house
Courts
Kyle Butts, 39, and Leanne Perrett, 38, were caught red-handed with a stolen television which they tried to claim they had just bought
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The latest death notices across the Valleys and Bridgend as families remember loved ones
People
Our thoughts are with their loved ones at this time
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Site of former school set to become temporary home for Ukrainian refugees
Vale of Glamorgan
The site will be made up of 90 temporary units
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BBC Hairy Bikers Go Local: The little-known Welsh 'castle' the Bikers stay at on new series
Llantwit Major
Locals call it 'Llantwit Castle' but it's the former site of an old Elizabethan manor house and it's where Dave and Si shot some of their new show
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Police handed extra powers to break up groups and seize property amid fears of disturbance
Crime
Officers have been given extra powers to deal with antisocial behaviour in Llantwit Major on New Year's Day
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'Our kids can't go to school because the council has housed us miles away'
Wales schools
'I've begged the school to take me to court because at least then something will get done'
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Nursery owner 'gutted' childcare costs are rising as her energy bills quadruple
Cowbridge
Amy Ferguson runs two nurseries while energy bills, food, and labour costs for her business are mounting
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Valleys Christmas markets for 2022: What you can buy, eat and expect
Christmas events
They are some of the most popular events of Christmas
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Police officer, 27, who had just started 'dream job' dies following battle with cancer
South Wales Police
PCSO Luke Evans was due to get married before tragedy struck
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Woman who has never had driving licence caught after road rage row
Courts
The Audi A1 driver was involved in a heated row in the middle of a busy town centre road
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Welsh rugby club games cancelled as pitches unplayable in extreme heat amid fears for start of new season
Welsh Rugby Union
Welsh rugby clubs are having to cancel matches because grounds are unplayable amid extreme heat
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Welsh farm brings back outdoor dining experience among the wildflowers for summer 2022
Summer
Is there a more picture-perfect picnic spot than Rosedew Farm?
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The boy whose Tourette's means he sometimes hurts himself so badly he has to go to A&E
Vale of Glamorgan
The letter Ben Lynch-Wilson wrote to his classmates explaining his condition is just brilliant
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Man 'battered' woman in holiday campervan during trip to seaside
Courts
Donald Creed repeatedly punched his victim in the face, breaking her nose
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The Llantwit Major shop that's been going for generations and is still thriving
Llantwit Major
The Chocolate Box has only had five owners despite being open for 50 years
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