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Grieving Grandma of Murdered Schoolboy Logan Mwangi Plunges 200ft Off Cliff

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Grieving Grandma of Murdered Schoolboy Logan Mwangi Plunges 200ft Off Cliff

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THE grandmother of murdered schoolboy Logan Mwangi died after falling 200ft from a cliff in a suspected suicide, an inquest heard. Clare Williamson, 64, was distraught after the death of her five-year-old grandson at the hands of her daughter, Logan’s own mother, Angharad Williamson. WNSClare Williamson, grandmother of Logan Mwangi who was killed by his mum and Clare’s daughter Angharad Williamson, has died in a suspected suicide[/caption] PALog…See the Story

Update on working group set up to investigate knife crime and safety in Bridgend schools

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Update on working group set up to investigate knife crime and safety in Bridgend schools

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The group was started in February 2025 after an incident at a local comprehensive school Read Article

The common yet serious sleep disorder hiding behind loud snores

The common yet serious sleep disorder hiding behind loud snores

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Over 104 million Indians suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, a common condition causing loud snores. This disorder has a serious impact on the heart and demands greater awareness and treatment.See the Story

Reform nearly loses another councillor

Just a few weeks after being elected in a by-election for Reform UK, Owain Clatworthy contacted the Labour Party about joining them. Elected to Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr ward on Bridgend Council in a by-election in May, he then got in touch with Labour as Nation.Cymru reports: A newly elected Reform UK councillor tried to join the council’s ruling Labour group, saying he couldn’t stand Nigel Farage and that Reform was full of people wit…Reform UK · Bridgend Read Article

Reform by-election victor tried to defect to Labour weeks after his election

Martin Shipton A newly elected Reform UK councillor tried to join the council’s ruling Labour group, saying he couldn’t stand Nigel Farage and that Reform was full of people with big egos. Owain Clatworthy made headlines across the UK when he won a by-election on May 1 to become a member of Bridgend County Borough […]Nigel Farage · Bridgend Read Article

JES Conference enters the second half of the season - Wales Rugby League

The JES Group Rugby League Conference continues this Saturday with two more matches that will have a significant impact on who reaches the Grand Final on August 2nd. Bridgend Blue Bulls take on Cynon Valley Cavaliers at Brynglas Field in Pyle (kick-off 2.30pm). The Bulls have just come out of a tough midweek encounter atRugby · Bridgend Read Article

Council to provide more regular updates on Section 106 spending

At this month’s full council meeting, Cllr. Tim Thomas (Ind, St. Bride’s Minor & Ynysawdre) asked for information on the delivery of Section 106 funded projectsand how many delays there’ve been. Section 106 agreements require developers to fund certain infrastructure or services as a planning condition. These include things like playground upgrades, sports pitches, road improvements and school expansions. Cllr. Thomas said feedback from the publ…Bridgend · Bridgend Read Article

We know how to build net zero homes. So, why aren’t we? - Institute of Welsh Affairs

Why devolved powers are only half the story in Wales’ journey to net zero homes When I first came across Solcer House, an experimental home designed and built by Cardiff University back in 2015, I was struck not by its futuristic gadgets or green credentials, but by how ordinary it looked. Yet, behind its modest design, this home in Pyle, Bridgend, was something radical: it generated more energy than it used and cost no more to build than a stan…Cardiff University · Bridgend Read Article

Replacement Welsh-medium primary school faces delay

Bridgend Council’s Cabinet is set to approve a new expected opening date for the replacement Ysgol Bro Ogwr on the outskirts of Brackla (pdf). Planning Field saved as Brackla site set to be rejected for new Welsh-medium school February 4, 2021 Education Confirmed: Site selected for replacement Welsh-medium primary school January 17, 2022 Education Committee updated on new school projects; first look at new Welsh-medium schools …Bridgend · Bridgend Read Article

Specialist care home proposed for former hotel

A planning application has been submitted by Halesowen-based Accomplish Group to convert a former hotel in Bridgend into a care home. Subject to approval, the former Park Lodge Guest House on Bryntirion Hill would provide specialist care and rehabilitation for adults with brain injuries and autistic spectrum disorders who have also been diagnosed with a mental health condition. Nine en-suite rooms would be provided, as well as staff rooms and sh…Bridgend · Bridgend Read Article

Nurse’s appeal against erasure dismissed - Fitness to Practise News by Kings View Chambers

The High Court has rejected an appeal by registered nurse Saffron Mitchell against her removal from the nursing register, upholding the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) decision that her fitness to practise was impaired due to repeated dishonesty and professional misconduct. Background and Circumstances The appellant nurse, was arrested in November 2020 on suspicion of conspiracy to supply drugs into HMP Parc Prison. Although she was later …NMC · Bridgend Read Article

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