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Bridgend News
The latest news roundup for Bridgend and South Wales brought to you from 3 local news providers; BBC News (20 stories), WalesOnline (10 stories), WalesOnline Sport (17 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.
Business district review warning
The former leader of Cardiff Council is warning that the authority's decision to review plans for a business district could damage confidence in the city. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/24/2012
Delays after train hits four cows
Rail services between Bridgend and Cardiff face delays and cancellations after a train hit four cows at a level crossing in the Vale of Glamorgan. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/24/2012
School sanction plan is dropped
A council withdraws an application to replace the governing body of a school where it said standards were unacceptably low. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/24/2012
Truancy crackdown in city streets
Police and council officers knocked the doors of more than 100 children playing truant from schools in Cardiff. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/24/2012
Scarlets coy over Davies future
Scarlets chief executive Mark Davies refuses to comment on speculation linking head coach Nigel Davies with Gloucester. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/24/2012
Hants & Glamorgan in tight battle
Glamorgan only lead Hampshire by nine runs on first innings, leaving their match in the balance at the Ageas Bowl. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/24/2012
Tandy praises Holley and Johnson
Ahead of Sunday's Pro12 final against Leinster, Ospreys coach Steve Tandy hails predecessors Scott Johnson and Sean Holley. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/24/2012
VIDEO: Welsh Assembly
The Queen's speech is a "wasted" and "missed opportunity" according to Plaid Cymru, Liberal Democrat and Labour AMs. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/23/2012
Town may pay officials to patrol parking hotspots
MOVES by traffic bosses to take over parking enforcement powers from police could be subsidised to clamp down on “hot spots” in Bridgend. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 5/23/2012
A PLEA for safety measures to be introduced on a dangerous stretch of road where a young motorcyclist lost his life recently has fallen on deaf ears.
Bridgend Town Council asked highways bosses to install a speed indicator device and a traffic mirror at the at the junction of Heronston Lane and Ewenny Road near Ewenny Pottery. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 5/23/2012
Olympic torchfever hots up for once in a lifetime event
EXCITEMENT is building to a crescendo ahead of the arrival of the Olympic torch in Bridgend this weekend. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 5/23/2012
Dad discharged himself before taking own life
A SECURITY guard found hanged in Bridgend discharged himself from hospital just three minutes before a psychiatrist was due to assess him, an inquest heard. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 5/23/2012
Group’s fundraising drive makes £8,648
A CANCER support group handed over more than £8,500 to charity after an impressive fundraising drive. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 5/23/2012
Promotion joy for Cornelly United after last-minute goal
PORT TALBOT & DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 5/23/2012
Bulls ready for stampede at first game of season after postponements
RUGBY LEAGUE (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 5/23/2012
Football Academy a step closer to winning English college league
FOOTBALL (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 5/23/2012
Bridgend crew behind wheel at Welshpool rally
RALLYING (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 5/23/2012
Quins just miss out cup win
GLAMORGAN COUNTY RFC WORTHINGTON’S SILVER BALL (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 5/23/2012
Stunning win ensures Bridgend stay in sight of leaders Sully
Swalec Premier League (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 5/23/2012
Son murder accused faints in dock
A mother faints in the dock when questioned about allegedly murdering her seven-year-old son and setting his body on fire to hide her crime. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/23/2012
Rubble beach clean-up 28 years on
Coast clean-up, 28 years later (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/23/2012
Big bird reunited with its owner
A big bird caught roaming around a golf course (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/21/2012
Pair hurt after van ravine plunge
A man and a woman are seriously injured when their van plunges 250m down a ravine after hitting an embankment. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/24/2012
Arts centre takes over loans shop
An arts centre is launched in the former premises of a loans company in a south Wales town. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/24/2012
Perseverance pays for £1m winner
Perseverance paid off for a lottery player who did not have enough money to buy a ticket - he eventually won the £1m jackpot. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/24/2012
Buyer found for recycling firm
A buyer is found for a recycling company which went into administration in February with the loss of 30 jobs. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/24/2012
McIlroy eight adrift at Wentworth
Rory McIlroy is eight behind leaders David Drysdale and Peter Lawrie after an opening 74 at the BMW PGA Championship. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/24/2012
Whittingham not for sale - Mackay
Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay insists midfielder Peter Whittingham will not be leaving the club during the summer. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/24/2012
Welsh heroes ready to carry torch
Wales rugby captain Sam Warburton and Olympic gold medal winners Lynn Davies and Darren Campbell will carry the Olympic torch as it travels from Worcester to Cardiff. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/24/2012
114 sex offenders in our community
But details of their identities remain closely guarded (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 5/23/2012
Hundreds backingsquash campaignsquash campaign
HUNDREDS of people backed a campaign calling on leisure chiefs to reconsider plans to axe squash facilities at a Bridgend sports venue. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 5/23/2012
Hotel asbestos fear
HEALTH fears have been sparked after it was confirmed that a hastily demolished Ogmore-by-Sea hotel contained asbestos. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 5/23/2012
The ‘Great Wall of China’ sparks residents’ anger
RESIDENTS living opposite a Bryncethin building site said they were “shocked” to come home from work to be met by the “Great Wall of China”. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 5/23/2012
Teen’s shock over family link to brutal murderer
IT was a gruesome double murder that shocked a community to its core. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 5/23/2012
Bryntirion Thirds continue success with league wins
BRYNTIRION Athletic Thirds have continued the success of the last few years by winning both the Bridgend & District Reserve League and the Direct Source League Cup. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 5/23/2012
Under-15s celebrate end of tough but enjoyable season
BRIDGEND Athletic under-15s held their end of season presentation awards at the club house last Saturday. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 5/23/2012
Ravens honour former coach Steve Tandy at presentation night
RUGBY (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 5/23/2012
Bridgend golfer Rhys back in action at Wentworth
GOLF (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 5/23/2012
Phoenix finish second after narrow defeat
Whitland 26 (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 5/23/2012
Bryntirion invite to prestigious new football competition
FOOTBALL (read full story...)
From WalesOnline Sport, 5/23/2012
Brewer to open 30 coffee shops
Wales' largest independent brewer is planning to open about 30 coffee shops over the next three years as it diversifies from its traditional business in pubs. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/23/2012
Former army medic's charity run
Former paratrooper badly injured in Iraq ready for marathon trek through the US (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/23/2012
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