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Hunt for school bell

THE hunt is on to trace Newton Primary School’s old bell. Read

Teen arrested over sex attack

POLICE are investigating an alleged sex assault on a nine-year-old girl. Read

Biker died after crash

A CANCER sufferer died eight days after a van was in collision with his motorbike. Read

Judge praises brave cabbie

THE judge who jailed Randall praised the “hero” taxi driver who apprehended him. Read

Police get their claws out for crime raids

A CANNABIS factory, class A drugs and wanted criminals were all discovered in a 48-hour crime blitz. Read

St Donats faces uncertain future

THE future of St Donats Arts Centre remains in doubt, despite celebrity support. Read

Man arrested after crash

A CAR was demolished when it collided with railings outside the Ogmore Junction pub in Blackmill. Read

Festival still set to go ahead

THE controversial music festival planned for Ogmore-by-Sea is set to go ahead as planned, despite losing part of its site. Read

Driver banned for using her mobile

A WOMAN has been fined and banned for driving without insurance and using a mobile phone at the wheel. Read

A magical cinematic fantasy for all the family

THE magical story of Nim’s Island (U) arrives at the Odeon in Bridgend this week. Read

Bob is back on poll

A PENSIONER was told he was “too old” to be a poll clerk for the borough council election on May 1. Read

Rumour denials

CLAIMS that a Labour Party member helped write a rival’s election leaflet and letters to the Gazette have been roundly denied by all camps. Read

Accusation over letters

THE LABOUR group in Bridgend has accused council officers of “effectively canvassing” on behalf of the Rainbow Alliance after good news was delivered to homes on the eve of the election. Read

Dirty tricks claim over council worker’s calls

AN accusation of dirty tricks has seen a council employee reported to the authority’s chief executive. Read

‘Ministerial’ apology

ANOTHER election leaflet has been causing a stir – this time in Brackla. Read

Two men arrested after theft of 40 caravans

TWO men were arrested this week after up to 40 caravans were stolen from Bridgend Industrial Estate. Read

Labour ‘attack’ leaflets passed on to police

LABOUR leaflets that include personal attacks on an election rival have been passed to the police. Read

Right face

INDEPENDENT council candidate Cheryl Butcher had a shock when she read last week’s election round-up in the Gazette. Read

Police get their claws out for crack down operation

A CANNABIS factory, class A drugs and wanted criminals were all discovered in a 48-hour crime blitz. Read

Driver banned for using her mobile phone

A WOMAN has been fined and banned for driving without insurance and using a mobile phone at the wheel. Read