Council tax rise of 4.5% looms for Bridgend as report warns of end to meals-at-home and other cuts
A report has also warned of teacher redundancies, and a review of home to school transport as the council works out its budget for the year ahead

Slim Chickens to open in Bridgend soon and one lucky customer can win free chicken for a year
Thousands of rewards are being handed out on their opening day

I used to wear these trousers, then I did this and lost 10 pounds in a week
Suzanne Williams was pre-diabetic, relied on a walking stick, and on blood pressure tablets. Her health has completely changed

Paedophile who terrorised young girls dies in prison
Graham Boyle warned his victims they would not be believed if they told anyone of the abuse

'First steps' taken towards creating longest walking and cycling tunnel in Europe in Rhondda
A planning application has been submitted by The Rhondda Tunnel Society to excavate land exposing the Blaencwm portal of the tunnel

They used crutches to beat a homeless man before stealing his phone and wallet
They also repeatedly kicked and punched the victim during the 'truly disturbing' attack