Apocalypse Nawr
I lie staring up at the ceiling fan; the smell of cheese, chips and muff coming through the window. Bridgend. …
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Car Parks and Recreation
Here’s a round-up of some of the more significant recent planning applications in Bridgend county over the last couple …
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The Aristocrats of Question Time
“Good evening and welcome to tonight’s edition of Question Time. We’ve crossed the Severn Bridge into Mordor, and we’re in….How …
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Porthcawl regeneration hopes buried under sludge?
As regular readers will know, attempts to regenerate the seaside town of Porthcawl aren’t exactly going to plan. Bridgend Council …
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Abertawe Bro Morgannwg: Trusted to Care?
Back in May, an independent review into care standards at two hospitals in the Abertawe Bro Morgannwg (ABM) Local Health …
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Vibrant & Viable Bridgend?
Just as being “educated at a South Wales comprehensive school” hasn’t prevented anyone becoming an ex-Cabinet Secretary or First Minister, …
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ANNOUNCEMENT! Launch of The Serious Business Party
Are you fed up of politics? Do you want to light the fart that sets the world ablaze?You deserve a …
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Translation for the Nation
Last week, the Assembly Commission announced a partnership with Microsoft which will enable quick and easy translation between the three …
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Bridgend Council Budget 2014-15
Yesterday, Bridgend Council (BCBC) met to approve the authority’s budget for the coming financial year and next four years – …
Read More South Wales Programme: Decision Time
South Wales Programme: The Evidence Moves towards a “final” recommendation of the controversial South Wales Programme of hospital reorganisations were …
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Plans for new Coety Primary School submitted
An important milestone in the Parc Derwen new village to the north east of Bridgend has been reached, with a …
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Bridgend: Babies, Buses, Bro Ogwr & Bikes
Bridgend nurseries set for cuts? As part of plans to save £36million over the next 3-4 years – the budget …
Read More Ambulance death underlines A&E capacity issues
As widely-reported in the media – Welsh and UK – on January 16th, 58-year-old Michael Bowen from Ogmore Vale, died …
Read More Porthcawl saga no nearer happy ending
As promised last week, I return to the Porthcawl regeneration saga. Full details of the proposals, as they were in …
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What’s On Bridgend 2014
January – The Porthcawl Supermarket Chase BCBC’s cabinet, and red-faced officers, are chased by an angry crowd of Porthcawl residents …
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Council webcasts coming to Bridgend?
A report to Bridgend Council’s monthly meeting later this week (doc) will outline proposals to phase in the webcasting of …
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Who gets hit by Bridgend’s school bus proposals?
(Pic: The Guardian) Although I covered this in September, with Bridgend Council’s Children & Young People’s Committee recently reporting back …
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AM set to become first person on Neptune
A charitable cause is like catnip to your typical, fully-housetrained AM.Nobody can forget Sillius Soddus AM’s (Con, Aberchddll Left No …
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Reports, Holes, Libraries & Stars
BCBC Annual Report 2012-13 Bridgend Council’s annual report was recently released (pdf). It’s an admittedly heavy read and I only …
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School shake-up planned for Garw valley
Bridgend Council’s cabinet recently considered a proposal (doc) to replace two English medium primaries in the Garw valley and address …
Read More Home Care, School Buses & Helicopters
Detailed home care remodelling options revealed On September 12th, Bridgend Council’s Health & Wellbeing committee continued their discussions on a …
Read More Raft of changes due at Princess of Wales Hospital
Back on September 5th, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg Local Health Board (LHB) held their monthly meeting. Several urgent changes were outlined …
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Cymraeg: Don’t die of ignorance
For years they’ve defended their lifestyle from ridicule. They’ve been ostracised for their “perverted desires” , whether that’s ramming Welsh …
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Bridgend LDP Inspector’s Report
Over the last few months, a series of hearings were held by the planning inspector appointed by the Welsh Government …
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South Wales Fire Review – Bridgend stations to merge?
It’s reorganisation galore time in the emergency services it seems. South Wales Fire & Rescue Service (SWFRS) recently launched a …
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