Bridgend County
Reptiles delay opening of new Welsh-medium school in Bridgend until 2027
The opening of a new £18.6m Welsh-medium school in Bridgend has been delayed until 2027 after protected reptiles were discovered…
Wales named as future home of AI Growth Zone amid UK-wide tech investment push
UK Government outlines plans for AI infrastructure and jobs, with Bridgend tipped for major data centre development
Main contractor appointed for Grand Pavilion restoration as landmark project enters next phase
Andrew Scott Ltd will lead the transformation of Porthcawl’s iconic Grand Pavilion, with construction now underway and completion expected in…
Campaigners in Wales join national protest against plastic pollution ahead of global treaty talks
Surfers Against Sewage is leading a UK-wide day of action this Saturday, with protests at Porthcawl and Tywyn Beach calling…
Former Bridgend MP sentenced for harassing ex-wife
Katie Wallis, the former Conservative MP for Bridgend, has received a community order for harassing her ex-wife, Rebecca Lovell, over…
Coney Beach amusement park to close after more than 100 years in Porthcawl
It’s the end of an era for one of Wales’ most iconic seaside attractions, as Coney Beach prepares to shut…
Bridgend EuroMillions syndicate scoops £3.6m jackpot on ‘unlucky’ Friday the 13th
A group of 16 near-strangers from Bridgend have defied superstition and landed a life-changing £3.6 million EuroMillions win — all…
Bridgend to Aberdare bus connection saved in last-minute funding deal
A key cross-valley bus service connecting communities in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Bridgend has been saved from proposed cuts, thanks…
Record-breaking Porthcawl 10K returns this Sunday with thousands set to race
The Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K is set to make a triumphant return this Sunday, 6 July, with a record-breaking 6,200…
Bridgend county pupils make a splash as school swimming galas return
A cherished tradition made a triumphant return last week as primary schools across Bridgend County Borough took part in a…