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Bridgend News
The latest news roundup for Bridgend and South Wales brought to you from 3 local news providers; WalesOnline (10 stories), BBC News (22 stories), WalesOnline Sport (20 stories). Our news roundup is updated twice daily, click any link to view the full story in a new window on the news provider's website.
Prop Jones signs Ospreys contract
Wales prop Adam Jones signs new two-year deal with the Ospreys to keep him at the region until summer 2014. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/6/2012
Barbarians farewell for Williams
Shane Williams accepts an invitation to play for the Barbarians against Wales in Cardiff on 2 June. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/6/2012
MP's call to fight web extremists
More should be done to engage young people and combat radicalisation through the internet, says Cardiff South and Penarth MP Alun Michael. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/6/2012
South Wales main line delays over
Normal service resumes on the south Wales main line between Cardiff and Bridgend after passengers faced delays due to over-running engineering works. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/6/2012
End Bouncers 'pessimism,' says MP
Newport West MP Paul Flynn tells the city it is "time to stop beating ourselves up" over a TV documentary about the antics of late-night revellers. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/5/2012
Man, 22, quizzed over city attack
A 21-year-old man needed an emergency operation after suffering a serious head injury following an assault in Cardiff city centre on Sunday. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/5/2012
Warburton injury worry for Wales
Wales captain Sam Warburton faces a race against time to be fit for Scotland's visit to Cardiff on Sunday. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/5/2012
In Pictures: The Queen, Art and Wales
The National Museum Cardiff show looks back at 60 years (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/4/2012
Three on flat death murder charge
A man from the south Wales valleys is the third person to be charged with murder of a man at a flat in Essex. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/4/2012
Harlem Globetrotters visit pupils
American basketball players visit Cardiff to show off their slam dunking skills to school children. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/3/2012
Nursery theft woman payback bid
A woman who stole thousands of pounds from a Welsh language nursery group in Cardiff is told her sentence will depend on how much she repays. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/3/2012
Dominant opening quarter is enough to wrap up spoils for youth
Pencoed Youth 41 (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 2/2/2012
Con Club take Sixes crown
OGMORE VALLEY DARTS LEAGUE (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 2/2/2012
Prydie loan move to Wasps ‘best option’
WALES winger Tom Prydie has joined London Wasps on loan until the end of the season. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 2/2/2012
Seniors season gets under way with change of captain
GOLF (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 2/2/2012
Rally star sets new record with six victories in race
RALLYING (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 2/2/2012
Late cup heartache for Ravens
PRINCIPALITY PREMIERSHIP (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 2/2/2012
Brewery boys keep hopes of promotion on track
MACWHIRTER WELSH LEAGUE, DIVISION ONE (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 2/2/2012
Figures reveal nine crimes a day in town
AN AVERAGE of nine crimes per day were committed in the town centre last month, according to new crime data. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 2/2/2012
Community fury over ‘bomb site’ clean up
THE Maesteg community has expressed its frustration after the clearance of a derelict industrial site dubbed a “bomb site” was delayed by landowners. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 2/2/2012
Police corruption trial evidence found at Bridgend
EVIDENCE thought to have been destroyed, which led to the collapse of Britain’s biggest police corruption trial at a cost of about £30m, was found in Bridgend. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 2/2/2012
Councillors take action at old mine
THREE councillors have decided to take action to secure a dangerous abandoned opencast mine site in Kenfig Hill, by locking an open gate. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 2/2/2012
Panto group’s charity show that’s fit for a king
A CLASSIC show was given a modern twist at Blaengarw Workmen’s Hall last week. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 2/2/2012
Jones warning to triumphant Wales
Ryan Jones warns Wales "not to rest on their laurels" after their opening 23-21 Six Nations win over Ireland. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/6/2012
Final bids for retailer Peacocks
Six serious bidders remain in contention to take over the Cardiff-based clothing retail firm Peacocks, struggling with £750m debts, BBC Wales understands. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/6/2012
Call to employ more apprentices
Employers across Wales are being urged to offer more apprenticeships despite the tough economic conditions. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/6/2012
Cold snap forecast later in week
Milder weather across Wales will be followed by another cold snap later in the week, say forecasters, as warnings of ice remain. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/6/2012
Peggy, 80, runs fitness classes
Fitness instructor Peggy Sullivan, who celebrating her 80th birthday on Sunday, says she has no plans to retire. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/5/2012
Pedestrian hurt in city collision
A pedestrian suffers serious head injuries after being in collision with a car in Cardiff city centre early on Sunday. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/5/2012
Caulker issues Swansea challenge
Steven Caulker challenges his Swansea City side to maintain their current top 10 Premier League status until the end of the season. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/4/2012
Final goodbyes from the front line
Historian looks at hundreds of years of farewell letters from soldiers (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/4/2012
Barry Island's end of an era looms
Gavin and Stacey stars liked it but amusement park's days could be numbered (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/3/2012
Third arrest after man's murder
A third man is arrested in connection with the murder of an Essex man found dead in his flat. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/3/2012
Controversial goal sees Rangers draw
SOUTH WALES AMATEUR LEAGUE, DIVISION TWO (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 2/2/2012
Jones heading over the border
MAESTEG-born outside half Matthew Jones has signed for Bristol from Newport Gwent Dragons for the remainder of the season. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 2/2/2012
CRICKET
VALE Cricket Club start their winter nets on February 9 at Cowbridge School. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 2/2/2012
Ospreys and Dragons serve up a treat for Bridgend fans
LV= CUP (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 2/2/2012
Derby day sees the Quins edge fiercest of rivalries to book place in the next round
SWALEC CUP (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 2/2/2012
Davies makes solid start to season in Abu Dhabi
GOLF (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 2/2/2012
Sharper back division key to Cyw victory
Pontycymer Seconds 7 (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 2/2/2012
Mules emerge victorious thanks to late fightback
Kenfig Hill Seconds 36 (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 2/2/2012
Morgan named among ‘Breakthrough Award’ nominees
OSPREYS outside half Matthew Morgan is among 20 players named in the LV= Breakthrough Player shortlist. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 2/2/2012
Couple strike it lucky in People’s Postcode Lottery
A RETIRED couple got a surprise when a former rugby star knocked on their door – and gave them a cheque for £100,000. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 2/2/2012
Police seize drugs worth £50,000
A COCAINE stash worth £50,000 was seized during a day of drug raids across the borough. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 2/2/2012
Alfie’s Big impression on TV show
SARN rugby player Gareth Thomas finished third in Celebrity Big Brother, despite bookies’ odds on him to win. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 2/2/2012
Surrogate helps to deliver couple’s baby joy
A COUPLE unable to have children are bringing up a bubbly little boy – thanks to a generous surrogate mum. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 2/2/2012
Residents unhappy at delays to new house
A “SEEMINGLY endless” building project at a Vale of Glamorgan beauty spot has been a prolonged nightmare, according to neighbours living in its wake. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 2/2/2012
VIDEO: Welsh Assembly
There was unanimous support for Peter Black AM to introduce legislation to regulate the process by which park homes are regulated and sold in Wales. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/1/2012
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