Bridgend County Borough

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Oct 17

A suspected shoplifter who tried to walk out with a bag full of cleaning products met his match in a sprinting shop worker in Bridgend 🧼🏃‍♂️ Staff at One Stop ... Show more

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Severe rail disruption and cancellations after person hit by train

Oct 15

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Welsh gran's incredible transformation that her sons just won't believe

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Oct 16

Volunteer RNLI crews from Porthcawl and The Mumbles launched into treacherous high winds after a yacht was caught sinking near Scarweather Sands 🌊⛵ Rescuers ... Show more

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Oct 16

Shocking footage captures the moment a 9mm handgun was fired directly through the front door of a home in Pyle, Bridgend, while a sleeping mother and son were ... Show more

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Air ambulance lands at scene of bus crash in Bridgend

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'Alleged murder victim Tristan Kerr was a drug dealer'

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Person dies after being hit by train in Bridgend

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Oct 15

A car fire brought the M4 in Bridgend to a standstill. Footage taken shortly after 5pm today shows a car up in flames on the hard shoulder of the busy motorway ... Show more

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Sailor rescued from sinking yacht off Porthcawl coast

Oct 15

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/health-board-responds-concerns-ward-34758719

Oct 14

Health board responds to concerns about ward closures at Rhondda hospital: Community beds will be relocated from Ysbyty George Thomas in the Rhondda ...

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/man-arrested-dogs-seized-after-34760089

Oct 13

Man arrested and dogs seized after series of attacks in Maesteg: One dog died from its injuries and a man was hospitalised. Warning: This article contains a ...

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walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/itv-partys-full-list-welsh-34713843

Oct 11

ITV The Party's full list of Welsh filming locations: The series is set in the fictional town of Denby, not to be confused with the real Welsh town Denbigh

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southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26626523.aldi-opening-3-supermarkets-newport-cardiff-bridgend/

Oct 11

Aldi opening 3 supermarkets in Newport, Cardiff and Bridgend: Aldi will open three new South Wales supermarkets in Newport, Cardiff, and Bridgend over the ...

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walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/historic-porthcawl-pub-saved-demolition-34707763

Oct 04

Historic Porthcawl pub to be saved from demolition and brought back to life: The sitewas previously closed in April 2024 and has stood for almost 100 years in ...

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/police-investigating-attacks-left-dog-34706409

Oct 04

Police investigating attacks that left dog dead and man injured in Maesteg: Police say their investigation is ongoing

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New Video From Inside The Highjacked Flight To Israel Reveals ‘Remarkable’ Courage Of Hero Pil ...

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Gavin and Stacey stars join Ruth Jones for 60th birthday party at RAFA club: The party took place at the Porthcawl and Kenfig Hill RAFA Club where her parents ...

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/bridgend-childcare-support-worker-gave-34675120

Sep 30

Bridgend childcare support worker gave 16-year-old girl drugs and had sex with her

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Sep 27

Eight fabulous pictures from the Porthcawl Elvis festival this weekend. Next year's can't come soon enough. Thank you Porthcawl ... Show more

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Sep 26

Welcome to the world's biggest and craziest Elvis festival! 🕺✨ We headed down to Porthcawl to ask the fans exactly what makes this event so legendary ... Show more

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/police-appeal-after-man-attacked-34678509

Sep 27

Police appeal after man attacked by dog in Maesteg: A dog walker needed hospital treatment for wounds to his arms and police are carrying out house to house ...

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southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26578964.cwmbran-trio-sentenced-hmp-parc-cannabis-smuggling-plot/

Sep 25

Cwmbran trio sentenced over HMP Parc cannabis smuggling plot: A mother, her son and a friend from Cwmbran have been sentenced after admitting involvement in a ...

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/retired-engineer-dies-porthcawl-campervan-34653691

Sep 22

Retired engineer dies in Porthcawl campervan fire: At the time of the fire neighbours reported hearing 'loud bangs' before emergency services found a body inside ...

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/police-update-after-person-allegedly-34647130

Sep 21

Police update after person allegedly 'threatened with crossbow' in Bridgend: Police were called to the town on Saturday afternoon

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/road-closure-planned-key-section-34640097

Sep 20

Road closure planned for key section of Maesteg town : The residential street could be closed on a number of days in October and November

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/new-mark--spencer-aldi-34621376

Sep 15

New Mark & Spencer, Aldi and Costa planned for Bridgend: It could see the development on a site based off the A473 Waterton Road

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/m4-traffic-standstill-police-deal-34616012

Sep 14

Traffic at standstill on M4 as police deal with incident - live updates: It is affecting traffic between Pyle and Bridgend

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/road-closed-ynyshir-police-deal-34643118

Sep 19

Road closed in Ynyshir as police deal with collision : South Wales Police are asking motorists to avoid the area and use alternative routes through the village

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/man-dies-after-police-called-34618126

Sep 15

Man dies after police called to address in Maesteg : Emergency services were called to a property in Bridgend county late on Saturday evening

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walesonline.co.uk/news/homes-property/porthcawl-business-announces-closure-after-34570140

Sep 19

Porthcawl business announces closure after 150 years in the same family: The business has been run by five different generations of the same family and has sold ...

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/major-train-disruption-between-cardiff-34636524

Sep 18

Major train disruption between Cardiff and Bridgend all weekend: Rail engineers will be carrying out 'essential railway improvements' on the route across three ...

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southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26558302.claire-lucas-appointed-ceo-welsh-homelessness-charity/

Sep 18

Claire Lucas appointed CEO of Welsh homelessness charity: A new CEO has been appointed to lead a Welsh homelessness charity.

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Emergency services pledge after Lowestoft mum's tragic death: Emergency services have pledged to improve training and protocols following the death of a woman ...

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After a tumultuous week for the RNLI, we thought a wonderful dog rescue would be a lovely way of showing why the RNLI is so important to us on the coast ... Show more

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/full-story-devoted-wife-strangled-34603558

Sep 12

The full story of the devoted wife strangled to death by her husband: Tracey Davies had only ever loved and cared for her husband Michael, so much so she had ...

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Sep 08

A woman's bravery has ensured a rapist has been brought to justice. Stephen Jones, 55, from Maesteg, was found guilty of one count of raping a female over ... Show more

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scotsman.com/education/parents-fight-back-against-proposed-boundary-changes-to-west-lothian-school-8964508

Sep 08

Parents fight back against proposed boundary changes to West Lothian school: Campaigners say proposed move will cause disruption for children

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/new-850-home-development-approved-34565913

Sep 04

New 850-home development approved in Bridgend despite local opposition: The greenfield site is located on the northern side of the A473 along the western edge of ...

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/traffic-being-held-m4-bridgend-34554949

Sep 02

All traffic being held on M4 at Bridgend after crash - live updates : Emergency services are at the scene

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/man-rip-tattooed-face-headbutted-34557724

Sep 03

Welsh campsite horror as man with RIP tattooed on his face headbutted and punched woman

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Aug 13

Wow! This video of the solar eclipse, taken by a Welshman on holiday in Spain, is one of the best we've seen 🤩🌛❤️ The footage was shot by Mario Burke from ... Show more

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/former-revlon-factory-site-maesteg-34544660

Aug 31

Former Revlon factory site in Maesteg to have 190 homes built on it: The multi-million pound scheme will transform the site of the former factory ...

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Aug 30

Water poured through the ceiling of a Welsh McDonald's after heavy rain and thunderstorms hit over the bank holiday weekend ⛈️ Customers at the Bridgend ... Show more

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/two-teenage-boys-not-been-34533909

Aug 28

Two teenage boys have not been seen for weeks : The 17-year-olds are believed to be in south Wales

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Make Your Day Aug 27

RIP Paul Brabban Paul, of Bridgend, Wales, originally of Bishop Auckland, aged 67 years, passed away peacefully at home on 8th August 2026 ... Show more

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/devoted-bridgend-dad-killed-crash-34515784

Aug 25

Devoted Bridgend dad killed in crash 'would do anything for friends and family': A poignant tribute has been made to Robert Curl, who died in a crash in May

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Aug 23

Overturned caravan causes delays on the M4 motorway: Delays hit the M4 between Pencoed and Sarn on Saturday afternoon (August 22) due to an overturned caravan.

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Aug 22

The family behind The SEN Den in Porthcawl is facing the heartbreaking risk of losing their specially adapted caravans at Trecco Bay due to site age limits ... Show more

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Aug 22

Caravan overturns on M4 near Bridgend causing heavy traffic - live updates: Traffic is slow in the area as emergency services work at the scene

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The woman is in hospital with serious injuries after the crash 😞www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/four-people-cardiff-court-after-34419490

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Aug 19

Yanked into freezing waters by a rogue rope, this fisherman's quick thinking saved his life. Stranded and alone, he used a waterproof phone to call for ... Show more

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Aug 18

Work is continuing on St Helen's, with the Ospreys revealing that the concrete base has been laid ready for the new South Stand ... Show more

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Aug 18

Gavin & Stacey creator, Ruth Jones, has been nominated for a National Televsion Award 🏆❤️ The Porthcawl-born star has been named in the best drama performance ... Show more

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/m4-live-updates-police-incident-34478727

Aug 18

M4 live updates as police incident brings traffic to standstill: Police have been called to the scene and motorists are being diverted off the motorway near ...

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Aug 16

On August 16, 1977, the world lost the ultimate King of Rock 'n' Roll 🎸 Forty-nine years on, Elvis Presley's legacy remains as powerful as ... Show more

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cardiffcityfc.co.uk Aug 14

Leave your car behind! Sustainable coach travel with Maesteg Bluebirds | Cardiff

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/men-seen-carrying-firing-guns-34457845

Aug 14

Men seen carrying and firing guns at Swansea golf club: Police attended the scene and spoke to two men from the Maesteg area

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/laleston-reports-of-shooting-court-34431555

Aug 10

Further arrest made after reports of shooting in Laleston : A man is said to have suffered minor injuries in the incident

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walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/travel/picturesque-hidden-welsh-estate-feels-34421687

Aug 10

The picturesque hidden Welsh estate which 'feels like you've stepped back in time'

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Brit rugby player dies after alleged attack left him brain dead on Turkey holiday

Key FactsWelsh Rugby Player Dies After Turkey Incident

Jul 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk

Scot James, a Welsh rugby player, became brain dead after an alleged assault while vacationing in Turkey earlier in July 2026.

He remained on life support in Turkey for 13 days due to local laws before being flown back to the UK by air ambulance on July 24.

James died on July 26 at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital with his family present as life support was withdrawn.

Fundraising efforts supported his family during the ordeal, and the Foreign Office is cooperating with Turkish authorities regarding the case.

We are supporting the family of a British national who died following an incident in Turkey and are in contact with the local authorities.
— FCDO spokesperson in a statement about the death of a British national in Turkey

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/police-grow-increasingly-concerned-missing-34362000

Jul 28

Police grow increasingly concerned about missing man last seen in Swansea: William Fawcett, 44, was last seen in Porthcawl almost two weeks ago but CCTV now ...

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/person-stabbed-outside-pub-welsh-34332043

Jul 22

Person stabbed outside pub in Welsh town: A 46-year-old man from Maesteg was arrested in connection with the incident

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/armed-police-descend-welsh-town-34326757

Jul 21

Armed police descend on Welsh town after reports of woman with machete: Armed police rushed to the scene and arrested a 37-year-old woman from the town

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southwalesargus.co.uk/news/26291532.newport-man-sentenced-assaulting-woman-porthcawl/

Jul 21

Newport man sentenced for assaulting woman in Porthcawl: A Newport man has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting assaulting a woman in Porthcawl

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Jul 19

A heated debate about Bridgend town centre has been sparked after being branded a "complete dump" by a local councillor ... Show more

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Jul 16

These bookshelf speakers from Pyle look better than their price and are now on sale

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/welsh-town-centre-branded-dump-34310690

Jul 19

Welsh town centre branded a 'dump' - now a massive plan will see it transformed in ten years

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Jul 18

LLANBERIS & MERTHYR MAWR — It was a momentous day for trail and mountain running across Wales as two of the country’s most anticipated races pushed athletes to ... Show more

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Jul 18

Families in Maesteg are ready to pack up and move after a terrifying string of crashes on their street. Despite a 20mph limit ... Show more

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/emergency-response-wakes-up-bridgend-34308729

Jul 17

Emergency response wakes up Bridgend residents : South Wales Police said their investigations were ongoing

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/man-taken-hospital-after-suspected-34303301

Jul 16

Man taken to hospital after suspected hit and run: Police and paramedics were called to the scene

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Jul 14

"Tommy, put the chainsaw down" ❗ WATCH: Body-worn footage shows the shocking moment a man threatened police officers with a running chainsaw ... Show more

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Jul 12

Inside Bridgend's hidden Cold War nuclear bomb bunker: At the height of Cold War tensions, the UK had plans about what to do if a nuclear strike happened.

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/plaid-senedd-member-slams-bridgend-34266250

Jul 10

Plaid Senedd Member slams Bridgend councillor's 'deeply divisive' comments: Cllr Owain Clatworthy's posts on social media were described as 'deeply divisive' and ...

Key FactsBridgend Councillor Sparks Political Controversy

Jul 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Owain Clatworthy, Bridgend’s youngest councillor, faced intense criticism for social media posts deemed dangerous and divisive.

He claimed Islam conflicted with Western civilization and opposed UK plans to expand legal refugee pathways locally.

A Plaid Cymru MS condemned the remarks as hateful and inconsistent with the shared values of Welsh communities.

Clatworthy denied any racism and vowed legal action if removed from the council’s corporate parenting panel.

Islam is not compatible with western civilization
— Said by Councillor Owain Clatworthy in a social media post; Bridgend councillor who asserted that Islam is not compatible with western civilization.

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Shropshire Star

shropshirestar.com/sport/mid-wales/don-bobby-shines-in-latest-harness-racing-outing-8779396

Jul 10

Don Bobby shines in latest harness racing outing: Victory secures a step up in standard

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/creature-washed-up-newton-beach-34255468

Jul 09

Creature washed up on Newton Beach believed to be critically endangered : A wildlife expert has given their verdict on what they think the creature is

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walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/sewage-warning-bridgend-park-parts-34249500

Jul 07

Sewage warning at Bridgend park as parts closed off: An investigation into the cause of the sewage contamination is ongoing

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Jun 30

This is Kobi, a four-year-old pocket bully. Kobi drowned at the weekend while swimming. Kobi was in a flooded, old open-cast mine when his head went under ... Show more