The Penarth Times would like to thank all our contributors for faithfully sending in copy and pictures throughout the year and for helping us to provide a service after some editorial changes.

And with Christmas just a few days away we are having to plan the paper a bit earlier next week so would appreciate reports as early as possible as we go to press on Monday, December 23, 2013.

If copy arrives past the deadline we will endeavour to put stories on our website and in the paper in the next available edition.

As well as stories we would love to see your photographs too. Please e-mail copy and pictures to penarthtimes@penarthtimes.co.uk