Bridgend County

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

Bridgend man sentenced for illegal waste operations and ordered to repay £322,500

A 69‑year‑old man from Tondu has been sentenced for running illegal waste…

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Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs reunite for new BBC Wales comedy

Welsh comedy favourites Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs are reuniting to co‑write…

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Two men charged over Pyle shooting remanded in custody

Two men have appeared in court charged with multiple offences following a…

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£223k refurbishment brings new life to Maesteg’s netball and basketball courts

Community courts in Caedu Park and Maesteg Welfare Park have reopened after…

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Bridgend beekeeper named finalist in BBC Countryfile Young Countryside Champion Award 2025

A young beekeeper from Bridgend has been named one of three national…

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New data reveals rising coal tip risk in Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Five more coal tips have been reclassified to Category D — the…

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Two men arrested after bullets found at Pyle property

Two men from Bridgend have been arrested after bullets were discovered at…

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Principality opens new OneBanx cash kiosk in Maesteg as banks close branches across South Wales

Principality Building Society has opened Wales’ fourth OneBanx kiosk at its Maesteg…

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Revamped sports courts boost community access across South West Wales

New multi-sport facilities in Bridgend, Neath Port Talbot and Pembrokeshire are helping…

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Ruth Jones returns to her Porthcawl roots with Steve Speirs for new BBC Cymru Wales special

Born in Bridgend and raised in Porthcawl, Ruth Jones will reunite with…

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