Bridgend
BRIDGEND: Nine new shops and open-air square planned for McArthurGlen designer outlet
The shopping village at junction 36 wants to grow — with a new anchor store, an outdoor square with seating…
BRIDGEND: Town’s Post Office moves into the Rhiw — where to find it, when it’s open and what’s happened to Dunraven Place
The Dunraven Place branch has closed as demolition work begins around Wyndham Street — with a renamed Bridgend Post Office…
TGJONES: Rescue plan approved — seven south-west Wales stores now wait on landlord rent deals as up to 150 closures loom
The High Court has approved the restructuring that puts up to 150 TGJones stores at risk — and the fate…
BRIDGEND: Canoe polo champion wins £149,000 after boss made her drive overnight from Germany for a meeting he didn’t attend
Beth Littlewood, a former Great Britain canoe polo gold medallist, drove through the night from a European championship to make…
SWANSEA: TV pottery stars Kaz and Angharad to cut the ribbon at new volunteer-run studio opening this Saturday
Two contestants from this year's Great Pottery Throw Down will officially open Swansea's brand new community pottery studio this Saturday…
TGJONES: Seven south-west Wales stores at risk as chain announces 150 closures
Up to 150 TGJones stores - formerly WHSmith - are set to close across the UK under restructuring plans announced…
BRIDGEND: Prolific shoplifter jailed for ten months — and banned from every store she targeted
Emma Faulkner, 48, from Bridgend has been jailed for ten months after repeatedly shoplifting from businesses across the town -…
PRISON PLAN WARNING: HMP Parc expansion ‘risks lives’ after 17 deaths in one year, warn MPs
Plans to expand Bridgend’s notorious HMP Parc prison have been slammed by MPs, who warn the move could jeopardise the…
‘GAME CHANGER’: Council swoops to buy shopping centre amid fears over collapse risk
Bridgend’s struggling town centre could be heading for a dramatic comeback after the council stepped in with a £5.37 million…
FIREBUG TEENS SENTENCED after Bridgend arson attack caught on CCTV
Two teenagers have been sentenced after setting a car on fire in a reckless arson attack that could have seriously…
Martin Clunes reveals ‘weight of responsibility’ playing Huw Edwards in new TV drama
Actor says role was “not straightforward” as series explores the downfall of the former BBC newsreader.