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Local artist sees success in Maesteg Market’s pop-up unit
Friday 22 August 2025
A local business has wrapped up a month long stay in Maesteg Market’s pop-up initiative, courtesy of the council’s Economic Development and Enterprise team.
Maesteg on the Menu: Free opportunity for local food and drink businesses
Friday 22 August 2025
Maesteg town centre is getting ready for a flavour-packed autumn as the Market Square hosts a Pop-Up Food and Drink Market on Saturday 25 October 2025.
Learners across Bridgend County Borough celebrate GCSE results day
Friday 22 August 2025
Pupils across Bridgend County Borough are celebrating GCSE results day today (Thursday 21 August 2025) and a range of support is available for all learners.
A Level results rise in Bridgend County Borough as class of 2025 celebrate their achievements
Friday 15 August 2025
Schools throughout Bridgend County Borough are celebrating the efforts of learners and staff with A Level results being up on all key indicators compared to 2024.
Ospreys return to the Brewery Field in Bridgend
Tuesday 12 August 2025
The Ospreys have received a warm welcome from Bridgend County Borough Council following the announcement that the Dunraven Brewery Field will host their home matches during their 2025-26 campaign.
Local gin entrepreneurs celebrate innovative business venture opening at Porthcawl seafront
Tuesday 05 August 2025
Local entrepreneurs Chris and Glenn have breathed new life into a previously unoccupied kiosk on Porthcawl seafront by launching ‘Porthcawl Distillery’, a unique gin experience and gift-shop with support from the council's Economic Development and Enterprise team.
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Bro Ogwr receives sterling Estyn report
Tuesday 29 July 2025
Praised for championing the wellbeing of learners and their families, leadership and more, Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Bro Ogwr has excelled in a recent Estyn inspection.
Success for Bridgend Sustainable Food Partnership’s community cooking classes
Tuesday 29 July 2025
As part of its drive to create a sustainable and healthier society through developing a more equitable and nourishing food system, the Bridgend Sustainable Food Partnership has arranged a series of free cooking sessions in communities across the county borough.
Countdown is on for AIG Women’s Open at Royal Porthcawl
Monday 28 July 2025
The AIG Women’s Open heads to Royal Porthcawl Golf Club at the end of the month and Bridgend County Borough is gearing up to host what will be the largest ever female sporting event to take place in Wales.
Green Flag success for nine different sites in Bridgend County Borough
Monday 28 July 2025
Nine sites 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.