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Football club Locked out

BRIDGEND Town FC could be forced to find a temporary home outside the borough after being told by the council to quit Lock’s Lane. Read

Teenage boy locked up for four years after stabbing

A PORTHCAWL teenager repeatedly stabbed his former friend after taking a cocktail of drink and drugs, a court heard. Read

Wedding dash ends with speeding fine

A WOMAN was caught speeding as she drove a bride-to-be on her wedding day. Read

Crackdown on cannabis

TWO cannabis factories were uncovered and 58 people were arrested in a 48-hour blitz on borough crime. Read

New homes plan protest

PEOPLE living in Brackla say they will fight a controversial bid to build new houses near their homes. Read

Election: Liberal Democrats returned to Maesteg Town Council

LIBERAL Democrats returned to Maesteg Town Council after a lengthy absence from the Labour-controlled authority. Read

Churchgoers strengthen links during trip to India

A GROUP of young churchgoers has just returned from the state of Mizoram in north-east India. Read

Election: Plaid Cymru celebrate first seat in Llynfi Valley

PLAID Cymru were celebrating winning their first borough council seat in the Llynfi Valley but still only have one member in Bridgend after losing in Ogmore Vale. Read

OAP death query

A PENSIONER died hours after being sent home from hospital following a fall. Read

Newts ‘more important than residents’

RESIDENTS who have a newly extended railway platform at the bottom of their gardens are still waiting for a wall to protect their privacy. Read

Election: Duo probed over leaflet complaint

TWO community councillors are being investigated after a rival reported them to the police. Read

Crafty pupils are a colourful bunch

CHILDREN showed they were in touch with their creative sides when they used their creative skills to enter the Urdd Eisteddfod arts and crafts competition. Read

Our youngsters injured in the play areas and parks where they are supposed to be safe

A MOTHER was horrified when her five-year-old son came back from the park with glass in his hand. Read

Young singers set for contest

YOUNGSTERS from Porthcawl will represent Urdd Gobaith Cymru at the National Eisteddfod. Read

Playing with the big boys

THE future looks bright for three football-mad brothers. Read

Maesteg guard’s drug connection

A FORMER security guard is facing years behind bars after a jury found him guilty of involvement in an £840,000 cocaine conspiracy. Read

Speaking out

Bridgend County Borough Council Labour group leader Mel Nott tells us 'I won't let you down...' Read

Glamorgan Gazette comment: Labour must get it right this time

THE election results in Bridgend gave Labour something to smile about as the party nationally went into meltdown. Read

Games con man was ‘depressed’

A DEPRESSED man sold non-existent games consoles on eBay while depressed over his marriage break-up and losing his job. Read

Police hunt for teenager’s attackers

A TEENAGER was robbed by hoodies as he walked home with his skateboard. Read