Police officers are at the scene of an incident in Barry. Live updates here.
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The incident was reported at 3.15am on Monday, April 6, at a property on Cliff Parade.
A ladder, believed to have been used by the burglars, has been recovered from the garden.
South Wales Police said: “We understand that being a victim of burglary is traumatic, and we are working hard to catch the people responsible.
“While our investigation and patrols are on-going, please take extra steps to protect your property.
“Please be vigilant to anyone acting suspiciously in the #Penarth area.”
Officers are appealing for anyone with CCTV and dashcam footage, or other information to please contact police.
They are particularly interested in footage from Plymouth Road, where two suspects were seen around 1.25am carrying a ladder.
This was shortly before the burglary took place.
Witnesses or anyone with relevant footage are encouraged to contact police online at www.south-wales.police.uk/ro/report, by calling 101, or through Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
In an emergency, the public should always call 999.
Owen Evans, 39, from Barry was locked up at Newport Crown Court after he pleaded guilty to child sex offences on the day of his trial.
He admitted meeting a girl under 16 years of age following grooming, engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with girl 13 to 15, engaging in sexual communication with a child and making an indecent photograph of a child.
The defendant’s offending took place between October 1, 2024 and June 4, 2025.
Judge David Wynn Morgan jailed Evans for seven years plus an extended licence period of three years.
He will have to register as a sex offender indefinitely and he was made the subject of a 10-year sexual harm prevention order.
A restraining order was made preventing him from contacting his victim until further notice.
Evans will have to pay a £228 surcharge following his release from custody.
Saffy, a German Shepherd-Border Collie cross, spent more than six months at Dogs Trust Cardiff before being adopted by Abigail, who described her as the “cheekiest girl who loves cuddles and adventures”.
Saffy arrived at the centre with little experience of the world and was frightened of new people and surroundings. With time and training from the Dogs Trust team, she gradually built up confidence.
Abigail, her new owner, said: “I’m grateful to the team at Dogs Trust Cardiff for all they did to help Saffy and for their continued support, but I’m even more grateful that her forever home is with me and her brother, Tommy. I’m proud of her progress every day.”
Kim Davies, manager at Dogs Trust Cardiff, said: “When Saffy arrived at Dogs Trust Cardiff, we knew she would need some patient, loving care to fully adjust to life in the big, wide world.”
She said: “Now she is starting her second chance, we couldn’t be happier for her.”
Dogs Trust has helped dogs like Saffy through funding from Postcode Lottery players, who have raised more than £30 million for the charity since 2014.
Shift the Thrift, fronted by Welsh actress Joanna Page and launched today (Monday, April 13), aims to shine a light on the community value of second-hand shopping. The daytime show gives contestants just hours to hunt for hidden treasures in charity shops, upcycle or reimagine them, and sell the improved items for a profit, all in support of good causes.
The team that raises the most money for their chosen charity wins the challenge.
Joanna Page, best known for her role as Stacey Shipman in Gavin and Stacey, brings her trademark warmth to the series. The programme celebrates charity shops, the people behind them, and the growing appetite for sustainable, affordable shopping.
Each episode follows two teams as they search charity shops across UK towns, looking for items with potential—whether clothing, homeware, or furniture. The teams then transform or style their finds before selling them to raise funds.
Episodes also explore the work of shop volunteers and the stories behind the charities they support.
Among the featured organisations is Monmouthshire Upcycle, which welcomed the production crew during filming for an episode set to air later in the series.
A spokesperson for the group said: “We’re passionate about reducing waste and giving people access to affordable, quality items.
“It was a real privilege to showcase that on such a big platform.
“We hope it inspires more people to shop second-hand and get involved.”
Monmouthshire Upcycle encourages the reuse of goods, helping to reduce waste while providing the community with budget-friendly options.
In line with this mission, Shift the Thrift also aims to highlight the broader environmental impact of charity shopping during the current cost-of-living crisis.
With Joanna Page at the helm and several episodes shot in Welsh locations, the show is likely to strike a chord with viewers in Gwent and beyond.
By showcasing the stories behind donated goods, the volunteers who give their time, and the charities they support, Shift the Thrift hopes to inspire audiences to see the true value in second-hand shopping—not just as a way to save money, but as a meaningful way to give back.
Shift the Thrift aired today on BBC One at 2pm, with episodes also expected to be available to catch up on via the BBC iPlayer.
According to the listing, the property stands on a corner plot at the Colcot Road end of Winston Road and features two bathrooms, a family room, a lounge, a kitchen/dining room, and a home office or playroom. The sellers describe it as an “extended family home” with off road parking and an enclosed rear garden.
The entrance hallway has fitted carpet, a cupboard housing the electric consumer unit, and stairs to the first floor. Both the lounge and the family room face the front, with one room including a bay window and wall-mounted electric fire. Wood effect laminate flooring is found in the lounge, kitchen/dining area, and office/playroom.
In the kitchen/dining room, the listing says there is a range of base and eye level units with work surfaces. Spaces are left for a cooker, fridge freezer, and washing machine. French doors in the dining area open onto the rear garden, which is mainly decked but also has a lawn and raised flower bed.
The ground floor bathroom contains a WC, wash basin set into a vanity cupboard, and a panelled bath with electric shower.
Upstairs there are five bedrooms, all with fitted carpet. The main bedroom includes a bay window and a recess for a wardrobe, and two of the bedrooms have double windows.
Both bathrooms have partially tiled walls; the ground floor has a heated towel rail, and the first floor has a radiator.
Double glazing and gas central heating are fitted throughout, and the loft is described as insulated but not boarded.
The home office/playroom has power and lighting.
The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature hedges and planting.
The listing states there is no chain.
Scott Williams, 50, of no fixed abode, admitted carrying a kitchen knife in public in Penarth.
Eddie Martin, aged 25, of Wynd Street, Barry was prosecuted for using a motor vehicle on a road/public place without third party insurance.
At Cardiff Magistrates’ Court, he was fined £660 and ordered to pay a £264 victim surcharge and £120 costs.
His driving licence was endorsed with six penalty points.
Biodiversity condition approved
The council has approved the discharge of a biodiversity condition for a first-floor balcony at 27 John Batchelor Way, Penarth.
The condition, part of planning approval 2025/00928/FUL, required submission of a Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy before the balcony could be used.
The approved strategy, submitted on February 25, included details on bird and bat box provision, landscaping features, and other ecological improvements.
The council was satisfied that the measures met its requirements.
Rear dormer and ridge height increase
Plans for a rear box dormer and a 300mm increase in the main roof ridge height at 10 St Anne’s Avenue, Penarth, have been approved.
The proposal also includes changes to the building’s windows and related works.
As part of the approval, the applicant must fully implement the agreed biodiversity enhancement measures before the development is first occupied or used.
These measures must be retained while the development remains in place, and work must begin within five years.
Coach house conversion refused
An application to confirm the lawful use of a former coach house as an independent dwelling has been refused.
The building, located to the rear of 47 Arcot Street, Penarth, does not qualify for permitted development rights due to the way its ownership has been separated from the main property.
The council stated that the building cannot be converted to a C3 dwellinghouse without full planning permission, as permitted development rights do not apply in this case.
Gareth Whyman, aged 54, of Church Road, Barry has been ordered to pay £176 after he pleaded guilty to the offence.
At Cardiff Magistrates’ Court, he was fined £40 and ordered to pay £120 in costs as well as a £16 victim surcharge.
His driving licence was endorsed with three penalty points.