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Friday 16 June 2023
Halo Leisure’s autism friendly swimming lesson programme has been recognised for making swimming more accessible for children with learning disabilities and autism.
Thursday 15 June 2023
During Foster Care Fortnight, Bridgend County Borough Council’s fostering team held their inaugural ‘Fostering Recognition Awards’ ceremony at The Atlantic Hotel in Porthcawl.
Thursday 15 June 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council is advising residents to follow some simple rules to help prevent the spread of fires this summer, and to make sure that any suspicious activities are reported to the authorities.
Wednesday 14 June 2023
Councillor Huw David, the Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council, has praised the front-line emergency services for their fast response to an incident earlier today which saw a light aircraft crash in shallow waters just off Town Beach in Porthcawl.
Friday 09 June 2023
Residents across Bridgend County Borough are invited to attend a celebratory event in support of the Armed Forces community, on Armed Forces Day, Saturday 24 June.
Thursday 08 June 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council is set to receive almost £1m from Welsh Government to assist with the implementation of the new 20mph speed limit on roads across Wales.
Thursday 08 June 2023
For the second time running, Corneli Primary School was crowned first out of schools from across the county borough, as well as fifth in the whole of Wales, in the Sustrans ‘Big Walk and Wheel’ competition.
Wednesday 07 June 2023
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd has become the first Welsh-medium secondary school to receive no formal recommendations following an exceptional Estyn inspection which has led to the school being asked to produce two case studies of effective practice to share with others in the sector.
Wednesday 31 May 2023
The first ever Bridgend Forces Festival has been held at Newbridge Fields to bring together and offer support to Service children from all over the county borough.