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Challenges ahead for borough’s new cabinet

LABOUR group leader Coun Mel Nott has appointed his first cabinet and vowed to tackle the cash-strapped authority’s problems head on. Read

Warning to thrill-seekers after teenager’s quarry fall

A TEENAGER is lucky to be alive after surviving a 50ft fall into a quarry. Read

Man denies robbing ‘Lord’

A MAN has denied attempting to rob a prominent Porthcawl businessman known as Lord Kenfig. Read

Beata’s got a ticket to rile!

Beata’s got a ticket to rile!

A FURIOUS shopper is threatening to go to court to fight a parking fine she received while shopping at ASDA. Read

Cariad aims to be top dog in TV talent show

Cariad aims to be top dog in TV talent show

A TEACHER and her pet are flying the flag for Wales on satellite television. Read

Media accused of intruding on Bridgend grief

THE father of a young man who died in an area blighted by suicides told a public debate today of the “stress and heartache” he suffered by repeatedly seeing his son’s photograph in the Press. Read

PCC hosts Bridgend suicides debate

THE Press Complaints Commission (PCC) is to host a public debate in Bridgend today about how the media covered the recent spate of suicides in South Wales. Read

Come dancing

FLEET-FOOTED pensioners showed they were strictly nifty movers at an afternoon of tea dancing. Read

Let’s hair it for brave Carol

A CANCER patient has shaved off her hair for charity before losing it through chemotherapy. Read

Readers hail borough boy Billy

Readers hail borough boy Billy

IN two days’ time, Litchard’s Jonathan Brown will be at Wembley for one of the biggest games in Cardiff City’s history. Read

Malcolm recalls a famous footballing uncle

THE nephew of former Cardiff City footballer Billy Rees has remembered growing up with his famous uncle. Read

Step on the road to safety

CHILDREN got on their bikes and made banners to show parents how they can create a safer route to school. Read

Pensioner died after fall

A PENSIONER died after suffering a brain haemorrhage when she fell at hospital, an inquest heard. Read

Night of music in Bridgend

A GATHERING of young musicians is set to entertain audiences in Bridgend tomorrow (Friday). Read

Win tickets for a great Escape

PARTY-GOERS will be flocking to Swansea’s Singleton Park on Saturday, June 14 for 11 hours of clubbing chaos. Read

Open day highlights pride of Lions

Open day highlights pride of Lions

THE work of Bridgend Lions went on show in a special open day. Read

User caught in the act

A DRUG user was about to take amphetamine when the police turned up. Read

Las Vegas is scene for unlikely romance

GLITZ, glamour and roulette machines form the backdrop to an unconventional romance in the latest film to arrive at the Odeon in Bridgend. Read

Top that! From nothing to this in just 5 months

EIGHT mothers clubbed together to form a youth group after their children complained of having nothing to do. Read

Ex-miner stole from shop

A FORMER miner stole vinegar, two tins of stewed steak and a packet of chocolate after a drinking session. Read