THE ban on dogs using some of the Vale of Glamorgan’s beaches will take place as usual from May 1 to September 30.

The beach ban applies to Whitmore Bay, in Barry Island, Pebbly beach in Cold Knap, Penarth seafront, Dunraven Bay, in Southerndown, and Cwm Colhuw, in Llantwit, and is enforced annually.

Dog friendly beaches, throughout the year, can be found in Jackson’s Bay, Porthkerry, Barry, Fontgary Bay, St Mary’s Well Bay, Nash Point, Ogmore-by-Sea, Cwm Nash (Monknash), Summerhouse Bay, and The Leys, in Gileston.