Bridgend County
All the latest news from across the town and county of Bridgend.
Schools could be forced to change half-term dates to ‘harmonise’ holidays
A Welsh Government directive to 'harmonise' school holidays across local authorities in…
Councils face record numbers of compensation claims for pothole damage
Welsh local authorities are facing record numbers of compensation claims for damage…
Bus fares to increase from end of March
Both First Cymru and South Wales Transport have announced increases to fares…
Council approves funding for next phase of Porthcawl’s Grand Pavilion redevelopment
Councillors at Bridgend County Borough Council have agreed a £4m injection of…
Two badly injured after fire at Porthcawl Caravan Park
Two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries after a fire…
Bridgend County council tax increase of 4.5% ‘one of the lowest in Wales’
Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed a 4.5% increase in council tax,…
New RNLI agreement approved to protect lifeguard services in Porthcawl
The RNLI will continue to deliver a seasonal lifeguard service at beaches…
Teen boy ‘assisting officers with inquiries’ after taking knife to school
South Wales Police have said a 15-year-old boy is "assisting officers with…
New dialysis unit opens in Bridgend
A health board says the opening of its state-of-the-art dialysis unit in…
Pub chain challenges punters to beat the clock and take on ‘Cool Hand’ Luke
Pub chain Marston’s has teamed up with Darts World No. 1 ‘Cool…