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The Latest Breaking News from Bridgend

Nine tennis courts across Bridgend are to be returned to former glories

The proposal was approved unanimously at a cabinet meeting on March 14

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Wheelchair user calls for better accessibility in town centre after recent fall

After falling out of her wheelchair in Bridgend, Zi Armstrong said more needs to be done to improve accessibility in the town

Wales Online

Large cannabis factory found in Bridgend town centre

It comes a month after another huge one was found in a former mattress shop

Wales Online

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New nursery and business units set to be created in Bridgend community

The site lies to the south of the Coity Bypass and north of the Brackla Industrial Estate

Wales Online

Parents' heartbreaking 5-word question to driver, 73, who hit and killed cyclist

David 'Davey' Jones, 41, was fatally struck by 73-year-old Raymond Treharne's Grand Cherokee Jeep on the A48 in Bridgend, South Wales, with the driver given a suspended sentence

Daily Mirror

Parents of cyclist ask killer driver: 'Why didn't you see our son?'

Raymond Treharne, 73, killed David Jones when his Grand Cherokee collided with his bike on the A48 Crack Hill in Bridgend

Wales Online

Cruel woman stole £2,000 from her own grandmother after she was diagnosed with dementia

Gemma Jones, 31, of Bridgend, used the money she defrauded from her grandmother Gwynfa Jones to buy clothes, household items, and fast food

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Bridgend council's staffing problem as 20% of jobs fail to attract a single applicant

The figures come despite increased advertising for council roles

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Botched insulation scandal victims express hope but frustration over slow progress

Bridgend council is appointing two members of staff to lead the remediation work for the homes in Caerau

Wales Online

Prices at Coychurch Crematorium in Bridgend are set to increase this year

The crematorium was opened in 1970 to cover the need for services in Bridgend and the surrounding areas

Wales Online

Gran allowed drug dealer boyfriend to store cocaine in the fridge

Rachel Williams, 38, allowed her house in Maesteg, Bridgend, to be used to store cocaine and amphetamine by her partner Gareth Boast, 43.

Wales Online

Bridgend council agrees to 4.9% council tax increase with 2% cut to education budget

This year's budget will consist of a net budget of £342 million, and an additional capital investment programme of £69 million

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Paedophile breached court order by using neighbour's phone to access Facebook

Philllip Ethersee, 46, of Bridgend, was given a suspended prison sentence for attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child

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Demolition of former Bridgend police station to begin next month to make way for new college

Work on the demolition is expected to last for around 12 weeks

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The fully enclosed 'freedom' field in Wales where your dog can run about to their heart's content

After a tragic dog attack on some of their sheep, the Anthony family knew something had to be done

Wales Online

Bridgend council appoints transport safety advisor after ongoing issues with school drop-offs

The move comes after problems at several schools in the borough of Bridgend

Wales Online

Councillors won't abandon plans for Pencoed development despite failed levelling up bid

The funding needed for the project is believed to be about £17m

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The Welsh town becoming an exciting food hotspot with new cuisines from all over the world

Restaurant owners say the lack of chain restaurants in town helps make the area extra special

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Schools funding to be cut by 2% in Bridgend as council bosses say latest budget is toughest they've ever had to deal with

The proposals for the budget come during the current financial crisis which left the authority tasked with finding £2.6 million worth of savings this year

Wales Online

The takeaway voted best in Wales at the Just Eat Awards

A fish and chip shop in Bridgend stood out from the crowd as it collected Wales' best takeaway title at the Just Eat Awards

Wales Online

These rooms for people at risk of homelessness in one Welsh town might surprise you

They are not what immediately springs to mind, and they are offering people in need a safe and comfortable space away from the streets

Wales Online

The friendly Welsh indoor market that's enjoying something of a revival

Bridgend Indoor Market has endured some tough times, but new faces, added to the old, are helping it gain a growing reputation as somewhere to visit

Wales Online

February half term 2023: The best things to do in the Valleys and Bridgend during the school break

There's loads on offer to keep the little ones busy

Wales Online

Bridgend Council to join national empty homes scheme

The £50 million scheme has been backed by Welsh Government to bring thousands of empty homes back in to use

Daily Mirror

Man wins £300,000 court fight after Japanese knotweed invades garden from council track

Marc Davies sued Bridgend County Borough Council in Wales after the invasive weed spread from its land into the garden of his house. He was awarded just under £5,000 and £300,000 in lawyers' bills

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