The Latest Breaking News from Barry Island

Teen dies at South Wales amusement park after sudden medical episode

South Wales Police were called just before 5pm on Friday following reports that a 16-year-old boy had fallen ill at Barry Island Pleasure Park

Evening Standard · May 24, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025

Larry Lamb hints this year's Gavin & Stacey Christmas special might not be the last episode after all

Gavin & Stacey star Larry Lamb hints there could there be more comedy capers to come from Barry Island.

WhatToWatch · Oct 10, 2024

Major air and sea rescue after five get into difficulty in water near Barry Island

One person was flown to hospital following the incident

Wales Online · Aug 29, 2022

The terrifying 200ft ride that has just arrived at Barry Island pleasure park

Henry Danter's AEROSPACE is one of the tallest rides in Europe and took two years to build

Wales Online · Jul 21, 2022

All the stalls at Barry Island Food and Drink festival this weekend

There are many great local businesses at the festival

Wales Online · Jun 20, 2022

Woman pulled from water after reportedly falling unconscious at Barry Island

The condition of the woman is currently unknown after she reportedly fell unconscious almost directly opposite Marco’s café

Wales Online · Jun 19, 2022

Gavin & Stacey fan’s surprise proposal at Gwen’s house in Barry

It was the first ever proposal in the house

Wales Online · Mar 15, 2022