Bridgend County

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

Sunday lunch horror: 43 struck down at Welsh pub

Dozens of diners fell violently ill after tucking into roast dinners at…

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Council leader hails Bridgend Ford site as cornerstone of AI Growth Zone

Bridgend’s former Ford engine plant has been confirmed as the flagship site…

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Plans for giant Y Bryn wind farm near Port Talbot refused after landscape concerns

A proposal to build one of the UK’s tallest onshore wind farms…

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Porthcawl pensioner jailed after £29k drug and cash haul uncovered

Cocaine stash and cash bundles found in raid on Park Avenue home

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Police issue dispersal order across Bridgend town centre to tackle youth anti-social behaviour

South Wales Police have issued a 48-hour dispersal order covering a large…

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Bridgend at heart of new South Wales AI Growth Zone

Bridgend is set to play a central role in the UK’s latest…

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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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