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…

Council cautions misuse of public litter bins

Bridgend County residents are being urged to dispose of their litter responsibly, following a growing number of reports of fly-tipping…

Council rejects Welsh Government’s call for collecting black bag waste every 3 or 4 weeks

The leader of Swansea Council has said the authority is not moving to a 3 week or monthly collection of…

Armed Forces Day Parade returns to Bridgend town centre

Bridgend's annual Armed Forces’ celebratory event which honours the military community in the county borough, is taking place again this…

Collisions due to illegal tyres in Bridgend are the highest in Wales

New research has highlighted Bridgend as the area in Wales with the most vehicle collisions caused by defective tyres, and…

Local pottery artist sees business success in pop-up unit at Maesteg Market

A Pyle pottery business has seen success with a pop-up shop at Maesteg Market.

Praise for Council’s collaborative clean-up of Maesteg lane

A Maesteg town centre lane which has been prone to anti-social behaviour and fly tipping received a recent make over…