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Monday 24 July 2023
The Senior Open’s return to Porthcawl is moving ever closer (27-30 July) and the much-anticipated major golf tournament is set to offer a boost to the economy right across Bridgend County Borough and Wales as a whole.
Friday 21 July 2023
Eight green spaces across Bridgend County Borough have been awarded a prestigious Keep Wales Tidy Green Flag Award in recognition of their excellent visitor facilities, high environmental standards, and commitment to delivering high quality green spaces.
Friday 21 July 2023
Bohdan Syvak, a Ukrainian Porthcawl comprehensive pupil, has just sat his Welsh GCSE –illustrating what can be achieved when communities support each other, as well as the power of true resilience and determination.
Wednesday 19 July 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council is putting plans in place to remove the chewing gum that blights local streets after receiving a grant for just over £12,000 to tackle the issue.
Wednesday 19 July 2023
Children will be treated to a summer of free fun at Active 4 Life sessions taking place at locations throughout the county borough.
Friday 14 July 2023
Funded by Welsh Government and Bridgend County Borough Council, newly available food sufficiency grants are targeting food poverty across the county borough throughout the summer months.
Friday 14 July 2023
An intergenerational sewing project to upcycle old clothes, was designed and carried out by Year 5 and 6 pupils from Ogmore Vale Primary School, following a series of lessons about how the future will be impacted by present day actions.
Friday 14 July 2023
Children and young people across Bridgend County Borough can look forward to an action-packed programme of activities and events this summer.
Wednesday 12 July 2023
The new Aldi foodstore in Porthcawl is set to officially open this Thursday (13 July) and around 45 local residents have been successful in gaining employment at the store.
Thursday 06 July 2023
Communities across the county borough will receive funding from the Town and Community Capital Grant Scheme, allowing the development of community projects to go ahead.