Bridgend County

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

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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South West Wales Pizza Hut branches face uncertainty as chain enters administration

Pizza Hut’s UK restaurant business has collapsed into administration, putting dozens of…

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