Porthcawl seafront regeneration decision date set
Bridgend Council will decide on Porthcawl's major waterfront regeneration plans, including up to 980 new homes and a new spine road, at a special meeting on December 9.
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Teen told GCSE stress caused cancer runs Cardiff Half
Kiera Hodges, 21, from Porthcawl, is running the Cardiff Half Marathon for Noah's Ark Children's Hospital Charity after she nearly lost her leg to an infection during leukaemia treatment.
Crowds flock to seaside on record-hot October day
People flocked to Porthcawl on Saturday, October 3, during one of the hottest days on record, with ice cream queues forming by the sea.
Historic Porthcawl pub saved from demolition in regeneration plan
The Buccaneer pub in Porthcawl, closed since April 2024, will be restored with its original 1930s features as part of the waterfront regeneration scheme.
Porthcawl takeaway £700 damage as Elvis flags torn down
The BoatHouse Fish Bar in Porthcawl suffered around £700 damage after American flags were torn down during the Elvis Festival weekend, with the incident caught on CCTV.
Porthcawl Elvis Festival 2026: Europe's largest gathering in pictures
Europe's largest Elvis fan gathering returned to Porthcawl, south Wales, in September 2026, with impersonators and fans celebrating the King.
Fire at Trecco Bay Holiday Park in Porthcawl under control
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended a fire in a commercial tumble dryer at Trecco Bay Holiday Park in Porthcawl on Sunday night, with the blaze brought under control by around 10.45pm.
Elvis Festival 2026 kicks off in Porthcawl with 40,000 fans
Elvis Presley fans have been shaking up Porthcawl this weekend for its annual celebration of the King of Rock and Roll, with around 40,000 attendees expected.
Man jailed after sea escape bid from police in Porthcawl
Gareth Bennett, 45, from Porthcawl, has been jailed for three years and eight months after fleeing into the sea to evade arrest for attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child.
SEN caravan owners fundraise to save vans at Trecco Bay
Five caravans at Trecco Bay in Porthcawl face removal due to a 15-year age rule. Niaomi Flowers, who runs the SEN Den for families with special educational needs, is fundraising to replace them.
M4 closed both ways near Porthcawl due to police incident
Police incident shuts M4 in both directions between Junctions 35 and 37 near Porthcawl, causing long delays and diversions.
Porthcawl's Grade II listed toilets set for repairs
Plans to repair and renew Porthcawl's Grade II listed public toilets on John Street have been submitted to Bridgend County Borough Council.
Son jailed for hiding mother's body in freezer for 3 years
Christopher Phillips, 60, was jailed for two years and four months for hiding his mother's body in a freezer and fraudulently claiming her benefits totaling £78,190.
Neighbours thought dead woman in freezer was agoraphobic
Neighbours believed a woman whose body was kept in a freezer for nearly three years was agoraphobic. Her son was jailed for hiding her death and fraudulently claiming benefits.
Man jailed for keeping dead mother in freezer for years
Christopher Phillips, 60, jailed for keeping his mother's body in a freezer for nearly three years, fraudulently claiming £78,000 in benefits.
Man jailed for keeping dead mum in freezer for 3 years
Christopher Phillips, 60, kept his mother's body in a chest freezer for three years while claiming £78,000 in benefits. He was jailed for two years and four months.
Man jailed for keeping dead mum in freezer for three years
Christopher Phillips, 60, has been jailed for keeping his mother's body in a freezer for nearly three years and fraudulently claiming over £78,000 in benefits.
Man jailed for hiding dead mother in freezer, claiming £78k
A 60-year-old man has been jailed for two years and four months after hiding his dead mother in a freezer for three years and claiming over £78,000 in benefits.
Man kept mum's body in freezer for 3 years to claim benefits
A man kept his mum's body in a freezer for three years after she died, Crown Court heard, claiming over £78,190 in benefits before being jailed.
Man who hid mother in freezer jailed for benefits
A 60-year-old man kept his dead mother's body in a chest freezer in their living room for three years to claim £78,190 in benefits in her name.
Son kept mother in freezer for three years to claim benefits
A man has been jailed for two years and four months for keeping his mother's body in a freezer for three years and claiming £78,190 in benefits.
Man kept dead mum's body in freezer, claimed £78k benefits
A man who kept his dead mother's body in a chest freezer for nearly three years has been jailed after claiming around £78,190.92 in her benefits.
Man jailed for keeping dead mother in freezer
Christopher Phillips, 60, of Porthcawl, has been jailed after keeping his dead mother in a freezer for nearly three years while claiming £78,000 of her benefits.
Man jailed for keeping dead mother in freezer to claim £78k
Christopher Phillips, 60, jailed for two years and four months for keeping his dead mother in a freezer for nearly three years and claiming £78,190 in benefits
Couple to Drive 15,000 Miles to China in Converted Van
A Porthcawl couple will drive 15,000 miles to China in a converted van, following the ancient Silk Road on a journey expected to last up to two years.
Welsh-medium seedling school approved in Porthcawl
Bridgend County Borough Council has approved plans for a new Welsh-medium seedling school in Porthcawl, with 30 nursery and 30 reception places, plus childcare.
Why I'd Return to Porthcawl: Wales' Seaside Gem
Express reporter Sarah Barltrop visited Porthcawl, the 'jewel of the Welsh Riviera', and says its seven sandy beaches are the main reason she'd return.
Critically Endangered Shark Washes Up on Welsh Beach
A creature washed up on Newton Beach in Porthcawl is believed to be a critically endangered smooth-hound shark, according to wildlife expert Dr Sarah Perry.
Sker House Wins RICS Heritage Award: Top Wales Building
Sker House, a Grade I listed Elizabethan mansion near Porthcawl, won the Heritage Award at the RICS Awards 2024 in Wales, beating a hospital, community hub, and wellbeing campus.
Record 6,800 Runners in Biggest-Ever Porthcawl 10K
A record-breaking 6,800 runners participated in the sixth Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K, with Omar Ahmed winning the men's race in 29:44 and Charlotte Taylor taking the women's title in 34:22.
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