Approval given for new town centre HMO despite local objections
Concerns were raised over access to the site as well as pressures put on local parking for residents

Approval given for new aggregate recycling centre at former Bridgend quarry
It could process 205,000 tonnes of non-hazardous waste each year once up and running

Plans submitted for works to make Bridgend railway station more accessible
They would see dedicated areas created for passengers who need extra help when travelling

He had a 'breakdown' and dropped out of university due to drugs - now he has to hand over £30k
Josh Murphy, 26, said his drug dependency caused him an 'emotional breakdown'. He's now in prison and facing a huge bill

Paedophile breached court order when found with animated images of child abuse
Scarlett Lee, 30, was made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and sex offender notification requirements when she was previously convicted of possessing prohibited images of children.

Dental service for vulnerable patients will resume at Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend
Like many health services it was affected when major roof problems were identified at Princess of Wales Hospital