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Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd receives outstanding Estyn report
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.
First ever Bridgend Forces Festival takes place
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.
Warm welcome from His Majesty King Charles for four Maesteg pupils!
Tuesday 30 May 2023
On 17 May, four Maesteg School learners arrived at Buckingham Palace to meet His Majesty, King Charles, in recognition of them winning The Prince’s Trust Community Impact Award.
£250m new adventure holiday resort moves a step closer
Tuesday 30 May 2023
Fencing and temporary footpath closures are being set up around a development site in the upper Afan valley as work gets underway on a new £250m adventure holiday resort.
Community Hubs trial underway in the Ogmore and Garw Valleys
Thursday 25 May 2023
A community hub pilot scheme is now underway in the Garw and Ogmore Valleys so residents can receive support on a selected number of services right on their doorstep.
Children’s Commissioner for Wales welcomes launch of new strategy for children and young people
Thursday 25 May 2023
The Children’s Commissioner for Wales, Rocio Cifuentes and Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan MS visited Bridgend County Borough recently to support the official launch of Bridgend County Borough Council’s new Corporate Parenting Strategy.
Demolition of former police station nearing completion
Tuesday 23 May 2023
Plans to relocate Bridgend College to the heart of the town centre have made significant progress with the demolition of the old police station now being close to completion.
Porthcawl pupils blaze the trail all the way to Cambridge debating finals!
Friday 19 May 2023
With no prior experience of a public speaking competition, four pupils from Porthcawl Comprehensive School navigated their way through unchartered territory all the way to the finals of a national public speaking competition.
Halo’s Ogmore Valley Life Centre celebrates 30 years!
Friday 19 May 2023
Quite literally the beating heart of the community, over the last 30 years Ogmore Valley Life Centre has become woven within the lives of those living in the community.
Coety Primary School expansion plans move closer
Thursday 18 May 2023
Coety Primary School expansion plans move closer