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'We face watching our daughter die needlessly because the drugs that would save her aren't "value for money"'
Delilah Perkins was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was a few weeks old and her parents have been told from that point she would one day get the lifesaving drugs
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Road closed after bus caught fire
Traffic and Travel
Blackmill Road in Bridgend was closed on Sunday afternoon
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New 420-place primary school planned for Kenfig Hill
Bridgend
The pre-planning consultation will begin this month ahead of the submission of a full planning application
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The Hollywood-style Welsh home with a spectacular terrace and stunning sea views
Bridgend
The sleek, modern décor also gives this home the ultimate wow-factor
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Plans for police training facility 'critical to national security' approved
Rhondda Cynon Taf
It's mostly in Bridgend but it does straddle the border with RCT and needed approval from both councils
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Cyclist critically injured after being hit by car near Bridgend
BridgendPolice are appealing for witnesses
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The latest death notices across the Valleys and Bridgend as families remember loved ones
Bridgend
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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Mum's tribute to 'loveable son' who died suddenly with heart condition
People
The family of Aaron Dylan James have waited an agonising six years to learn what happened to the beloved 17-year-old
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Rules around how tourists and residents can use Porthcawl Harbour updated
Porthcawl
The move will see a modernisation of the laws which date back as far as 1953
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This is where all the highest risk coal tips in Wales are
Welsh Government
A huge piece of work has been carried out since 2020
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College lecturer who sent texts to junior colleague asking for photos of her breasts can return to teaching
Bridgend
A professional standards committee said the texts were an "isolated incident" and the Bridgend College lecturer apologised
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The latest death notices across the Valleys and Bridgend as families remember loved ones
People
Our thoughts are with their families and friends
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BridgendThe village at the end of the road with a mountain the other side
There is only one road into Blaengarw at the top of the Garw Valley and no way out the other side
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The brave RNLI volunteer who rescued two fishermen in gale force winds and gigantic waves
Bridgend
The 59-year-old has volunteered for the charity for nearly 30 years - and has no plans to stop soon
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The people 'punished for being homeless' by police and courts in Wales and why 'it should make all of us very angry'
Homelessness
One man who had been homeless for a couple of years and had serious mental health issues found himself in court and fined after he refused to leave the bench where he was sleeping — sadly, he's not the only one to face such indignity
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Review of Marble in Bridgend: Town's new steakhouse could easily rival those in the big cities
Restaurant reviews
Marble is a new steakhouse in Bridgend which offers steaks that are hand picked and matured for at least 28 days
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Image shows how the new Tennis centre development in Bridgend could look
Bridgend
The development will be based on land at Island Farm, Ewenny Road
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Events

PubsThe mini-Welsh road trip with a gorgeous country pub practically around every corner
Whether you are in the car or on the bike, you'll find everything, from a pub with a Turkish restaurant joined onto it, to an award-winning gastropub with ponies trotting behind, and some stunning scenery everywhere you look
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Bonfire Night 2023: The best firework displays in the Valleys and Bridgend
Bonfire Night
There's several displays in and around the Valleys and Bridgend this half term
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Halloween 2023 and half term events in and around the Valleys this autumn
Halloween
There's plenty on this half term to keep the whole family entertained around Rhondda, Cynon, Merthyr Tydfil, Bridgend valleys and beyond
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The best and most highly-rated restaurants in Bridgend county
Bridgend
There's something for just about everyone
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The hotel that looks like an old farmhouse where celebrities eat breakfast with the owners
Hotels
They try to foster a home away from home feeling
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Sport

PeopleGrieving rugby club launches balloons in memory of much-loved 15-year-old playerPeople at Pyle RFC said Joseph Gardiner was a 'gentleman' who would have become the senior team's captain one day
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Youth boxing club that faced closure saved as new venue found
Local Sport
The grateful coach of Kenfig Hill Amateur Boxing Clubbelieves the community could sense his desperation
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Anger as rugby club unable to hold memorial day for late chairman
Bridgend
The council said remedial works had to be carried out on Christmas Eve
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Unstoppable young Welsh rugby player's amazing run watched by over 1 million
Bridgend
He's been described as "unstoppable"
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The little Welsh rugby club that turns boys into Wales internationals has done it again
Pencoed
Pencoed has a history of churning out Wales rugby internationals and Lions stars
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News

Traffic and TravelRoad closed after bus caught fireBlackmill Road in Bridgend was closed on Sunday afternoon
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The latest death notices across Wales as families remember loved ones
People
Our thoughts are with their family and friends
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'We face watching our daughter die needlessly because the drugs that would save her aren't "value for money"'
Health
Delilah Perkins was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was a few weeks old and her parents have been told from that point she would one day get the lifesaving drugs
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New 420-place primary school planned for Kenfig Hill in Bridgend
Bridgend
The pre-planning consultation will begin this month ahead of the submission of a full planning application
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The people most wanted by police in Wales right now
Crime
They are wanted for a range of alleged crimes from assault to drug trafficking and other alleged offences
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