Bridgend County

All the latest news from across the town and county of Bridgend.

Porthcawl seafront plans scaled back after resident pressure

Bridgend County Borough Council has unveiled a reshaped masterplan for Porthcawl’s seafront,…

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Sarah Murphy tops Labour’s Senedd candidate list for Pen‑y‑Bont Bro Morgannwg

Welsh Labour has announced its ranked list of Senedd candidates for the…

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Dramatic video shows surfer rescued off Porthcawl as RNLI warn of rip tide dangers

The RNLI has released dramatic footage of a surfer being rescued off…

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Council reveals final regeneration proposals for Porthcawl seafront

Proposals for creating an outdoor Lido swimming pool and all-new funfair rides…

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First Cymru confirms bus strikes will go ahead after pay offer rejected

First Cymru has confirmed that bus strikes will go ahead across South…

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Third man charged over Pyle shooting remanded in custody

A third man has been charged in connection with a firearms incident…

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Roads closed and shops evacuated after unexploded ordnance found in Bridgend

Police have closed roads and evacuated several businesses in Bridgend town centre…

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Bus service to return through Mawdlam and Kenfig Pool

A bus service linking Mawdlam and Kenfig Pool with Bridgend and Porthcawl…

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No prosecutions for fly‑tipping in Bridgend for almost a decade

Residents say they have “given up” reporting rubbish dumping, as figures reveal…

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Pothole patchwork: Welsh Government hails 37,000 fixes – but drivers still face a bumpy ride

The Welsh Government says tens of thousands of potholes have been repaired…

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