Porthcawl

Thieves target local cemeteries and disrupt water supplies

Council and police issue warning after vandalism and thefts at five cemeteries across Bridgend County.

Porthcawl Grand Pavilion construction works set to go out to tender

Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet have agreed for the Porthcawl Grand Pavilion construction works to go out to tender following…

Indian Summer drives September staycation boom in Wales

The British holiday season is getting longer, according to data from the UK’s leading holiday park operator.

Work on Porthcawl’s ‘Metro Plus’ bus station underway

Construction work for a new bus facility at Porthcawl’s alongside the Portway and Salt Lake car park, has started Bridgend…

Ukrainian Porthcawl pupil embraces the Welsh language

Bohdan Syvak, a Ukrainian Porthcawl comprehensive pupil, has just sat his Welsh GCSE – which Bridgend Council says illustrates what…

New Aldi opens in Porthcawl featuring ‘wave’ design and local art

A new Aldi has officially opened it's doors in Porthcawl featuring a 'wave' design and local art in the landscaping.

New parliamentary constituencies for South West Wales published

The Boundary Commission has published its recommendations for new parliamentary constituency's - with big changes coming for residents of South…

New sea defences planned for Porthcawl’s Coney Beach

Bridgend Council have announced plans for new sea defences at Porthcawl's Coney Beach.

Emergency services thanked for their ‘swift action’ following Porthcawl plane crash

Front-line emergency services have been praised for their fast response to an incident which saw a light aircraft crash in…

Dyspraxic handbag designer says disability inspires her ideas

A neurodivergent fashion designer who was diagnosed with dyspraxia after a childhood brain injury says her disability makes her more…