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Porthcawl car park to close for regeneration work

Jordan Jones 13 March 2026Bridgend, Porthcawl, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

A car park in Porthcawl will close on 20 March to make way for a new public space featuring pop-up business units, event areas and active travel improvements as part of the town’s waterfront regeneration.

Man charged after woman’s body found in Porthcawl home

Jordan Jones 19 February 2026Bridgend, Porthcawl, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Christopher Phillips, 60, has been charged with preventing a lawful burial after a woman in her 80s was found dead at a property on Poplar Crescent, Porthcawl.

Lido pool and funfair rides planned for Porthcawl

Jordan Jones 5 November 2025Bridgend, Porthcawl, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Council reveals final regeneration masterplan with outdoor swimming pool, new fairground attractions, reduced building heights and restrictions on holiday lets.

Century-old Coney Beach Amusement Park to Close in October

Jordan Jones 9 July 2025Bridgend, Porthcawl, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

The beloved Porthcawl attraction will shut after 100+ years as waterfront redevelopment plans move forward in Bridgend county.

Welsh School Bans Phones with Exclusion Threat for Pupils

Jordan Jones 28 May 2025Bridgend, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Coleg Cymunedol Y Dderwen in Bridgend warns students face fixed term exclusion for using phones or refusing to hand them over under new policy starting June 2nd.

Family’s Tribute to “Extraordinary” Woman Found Dead in Bridgend

Jordan Jones 5 May 2025Bridgend, South Wales, Tribute, Wales News Leave a Comment

The family of Tracey Davies, found dead at a Cefn Cribwr property, release heartfelt tribute to the “extraordinary” 48-year-old mother.

Man Charged with Murder After Woman Found Dead in Bridgend

Jordan Jones 27 April 2025Bridgend, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Police have charged a 56-year-old man with murder following the discovery of a woman’s body at a property in Cefn Cribwr, Bridgend. Michael Davies will appear in court tomorrow.

Family’s Heartbreak as Pet Cat Killed in Brutal Dog Attack

Jordan Jones 14 March 2025Bridgend, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

A Bridgend family is calling for changes to pet protection laws after their 12-year-old cat Sky was fatally attacked by two dogs outside their home.

Special School Teacher Struck Off After Pushing Pupil in Wales

Jordan Jones 16 February 2025Bridgend, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

A teacher with 15 years of experience at a Bridgend special school has been banned from teaching for a minimum of two years after the Education Workforce Council found he used excessive force against a pupil following a confrontation.

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