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Pencoed Trailblazers - 18 volunteers. 40m of footpath reopened. Half a tonne of rubbish cleared.
History uncovered, community buzzing.
“The real win was everyone coming together.” #Pencoed #CommunityAction #SuperSaturday #Volunteering #Wales #Trailblazers #Nature #Walking #KeepWalesTidy. -
Pencoed Trailblazers - 18 volunteers. 40m of footpath reopened. Half a tonne of rubbish cleared.
History uncovered, community buzzing.
“The real win was everyone coming together.” #Pencoed #CommunityAction #SuperSaturday #Volunteering #Wales #Trailblazers #Nature #Walking #KeepWalesTidy. -
Pencoed Trailblazers - 18 volunteers. 40m of footpath reopened. Half a tonne of rubbish cleared.
History uncovered, community buzzing.
“The real win was everyone coming together.” #Pencoed #CommunityAction #SuperSaturday #Volunteering #Wales #Trailblazers #Nature #Walking #KeepWalesTidy. -
Pencoed Trailblazers - 18 volunteers. 40m of footpath reopened. Half a tonne of rubbish cleared.
History uncovered, community buzzing.
“The real win was everyone coming together.” #Pencoed #CommunityAction #SuperSaturday #Volunteering #Wales #Trailblazers #Nature #Walking #KeepWalesTidy. -
Pencoed Trailblazers - 18 volunteers. 40m of footpath reopened. Half a tonne of rubbish cleared.
History uncovered, community buzzing.
“The real win was everyone coming together.” #Pencoed #CommunityAction #SuperSaturday #Volunteering #Wales #Trailblazers #Nature #Walking #KeepWalesTidy. -
TRAGIC LOSS: Tributes pour in for ‘Disco Dave’ as man is charged with Pencoed murder
David Rogers, 58, tragically passed away in hospital on Monday, March 2, after fighting for his life following an assault in the early hours of Saturday, February 28.
In a touching statement, his family described the father-of-four as a man who “meant everything” to them and was affectionately known to many as “Disco Dave.”
“David was a proud father of four sons, Aaron, Cory, Kane, and Saul,” his family said. “He was a devoted brother to his sister, Bethan, an uncle to his nieces and nephews, Lewis and Leah, and cherished son to his mother, Judy.”
The family also remembered his adventurous spirit, adding: “He loved going on overseas adventures, playing golf at the Vale Resort, and being known as ‘Disco Dave’.”
His partner, Abbie, shared her own devastating tribute, calling David her “forever” and “best friend” who always went above and beyond for his stepchildren.
“We as a family don’t even know how to begin to move on without him,” she said. “We, as a family, are now left with a hole in our lives that will never be filled.”
The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the local community, as South Wales Police confirmed the investigation has now been upgraded to a murder inquiry.
Liam Walters, 26, of Pencoed, has been charged with the murder of Mr Rogers and appeared before Cardiff Magistrates Court on Wednesday, March 4.
Walters has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to make his next appearance at Cardiff Crown Court on Thursday, March 5.
Detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Team are continuing to appeal for witnesses who may have been in the Felindre Road area between 12.30am and 4.30am on the night of the incident.
Detective Inspector Graham Williams, from the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “Sadly, a 58-year-old man has died in hospital following the incident on Saturday morning. Our thoughts are with his family at this time and they are being supported.”
Officers are particularly keen to speak to two potential witnesses—two elderly people seen walking along Felindre Road during the early hours of Saturday morning.
DI Williams added: “I would like to reassure the local community that we have somebody in custody and are not looking for anybody else at this time.”
“I thank everyone in the community who has helped our investigation so far, and I urge anyone with information which may be relevant to our investigation – particularly the two potential witnesses – to get in touch.”
Motorists who were in the area at the time are also being urged to check their dashcams for any footage that might be relevant to the case.
The Major Crime Investigation Team is leading the ongoing inquiry, and anyone with information is urged to contact South Wales Police on 101, quoting reference 2600063517.
#Bridgend #Crime #DavidRogers #FelindreRoad #LiamWalters #murder #MurderInvestigation #Pencoed #SouthWalesPolice #Tributes -
A lost view returns to Pencoed. Nineteen Trailblazers cleared Footpath 29 from Heol Wastadwaun to Cefn Hirgoed, restoring a viewpoint hidden for 15 years.
After a litter‑pick along the Cefn Hirgoed ridge, maintenance work resumed at the end of Footpath 41 to widen the hazardous descent to Penylan Road. Forty‑five kilos of rubbish removed and safer access created. A clear example of community‑led action transforming local places and strengthening wellbeing. #Wales #PencoedTrailblazers #Pencoed -
Out and about today scouting for the next venue for the Pencoed Trailblazers community footpath clearance event on 17 Jan at 10am. Hold the date and come along! Location TBC this week. #Pencoed #Trailblazers #PencoedTrailblazers #GreenSpaces #RightsOfWay #CoityWallia #Community #Footpath #Wales
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Two Pencoed Trailblazers cleared 70 metres on Pencoed Footpath 32 this week and even rediscovered Pencoed Spring by stepping straight into it. Another 30 metres to go, but the route is already taking shape. Community action making a real difference.
#PencoedTrailblazers #Trailblazers #Pencoed #CommunityAction #RightsOfWay -
We’ve opened up Joker’s Field so locals can enjoy the green space. Now let’s do more together. Join us and make a difference on our next community action day! 20 December 2025, 10-12pm Coed y Iestyn, Pencoed.
#Pencoed #Trailblazers #Cymru #Wales #Community #Action #Bridgend #PencoedTrailblazers
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Sarah Murphy tops Labour’s Senedd candidate list for Pen‑y‑Bont Bro Morgannwg
Latest polling suggests Labour are likely to secure two of the six seats in this constituency at the 2026 Senedd election.
Sitting Bridgend MS heads the slate
First on the list is Sarah Murphy, who has represented Bridgend in the Senedd since 2021. She previously worked as Head of Events for Welsh Labour, Research Analyst for Lee Waters AM, and Communications Manager for Anna McMorrin MP. Before her election she chaired Sustainable Wales, a Porthcawl‑based charity supporting community‑led sustainable development.
Former council leader takes second place
Second is Huw David OBE, the former leader of Bridgend County Borough Council between 2016 and 2024. He was awarded an OBE for public service and his contribution to local government in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list in 2022.
Vale deputy mayor ranked third
Third on the list is Carys Stallard, a former BBC journalist who now serves as Labour councillor for St Brides Major on the Vale of Glamorgan Council. She is currently Deputy Mayor of the Vale of Glamorgan, chairs the Glamorgan Heritage Coast Advisory Group, and sits on the Place Scrutiny and Planning Committees.
Politics & Senedd News
Follow the latest updates on Senedd candidate selections, party rankings, and polling across Wales.
Trade union organiser joins the slate
Fourth is Jonathan Cox, a trade unionist and community organiser who founded Citizens Cymru Wales. A former adviser to David Miliband MP, he says he has worked with Mark Drakeford MS on the Real Living Wage in social care, with Jane Hutt MS to welcome Syrian refugees to the Vale, and with Carwyn Jones MS to introduce the Real Living Wage in Welsh Government.
Bridgend councillor takes fifth spot
Fifth is Jon‑Paul Blundell, a Bridgend councillor for the Cefn‑Glas ward. He chairs the Communities, Environment and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee and was previously Cabinet Member for Education.
Barry councillor and wellbeing champion ranked sixth
Sixth on the list is Helen Payne, a Vale of Glamorgan councillor for the Cadoc ward in Barry. She was previously Projects Manager for Llamau, supporting vulnerable young people. Payne is the council’s Mental Wellbeing Champion, chairs the Investigating Committee, and serves as Vice Chair of the Start Well Scrutiny Committee.
Former cabinet member joins at seven
Seventh is Rhys Goode, a councillor for the Nant‑y‑moel ward on Bridgend Council. He has served as Cabinet Member for Housing, Planning & Regeneration (2023–24) and Cabinet Member for Wellbeing & Future Generations (2022–23). Goode was Head of Terrence Higgins Trust Cymru from 2022 to 2024, and has held senior communications roles at Klana and JustGiving.
Porthcawl councillor completes the list
Eighth is Neelo Farr, a trade unionist and councillor for Porthcawl on Bridgend Council. She is Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Economic Development and Housing, with a professional background as a mental health social worker.
Constituency boundaries
Pen‑y‑Bont Bro Morgannwg is one of 16 new Senedd “super constituencies” created for the 2026 election. It combines the Bridgend and Vale of Glamorgan parliamentary areas, covering major towns including Bridgend, Barry, Cowbridge, Llantwit Major, Pencoed and Porthcawl. The constituency will elect six Members of the Senedd under the new proportional voting system.
Electoral outlook
While Murphy heads the slate, Labour’s prospects in Pen‑y‑Bont Bro Morgannwg are limited. Polling suggests the party is in line for just two seats in this constituency, with Plaid Cymru and Reform UK also competing strongly as Labour’s support edges back.
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More photos of our fantastic volunteers clearing rights of way in Pencoed. Come and join us on Saturday - no experience or specialist skills required!
#Pencoed #Wales #Bridgend #Cymru #Volunteers #RightsofWay #GreenSpaces #CommunityAction
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HOLD THE DATE - The next community event is 10-12pm on 18th October. Look out for further announcements coming soon!
Look at the fantastic work our volunteers did in September!
#Pencoed #RightsOfWay #Footpath #Volunteers #Community #Wales #Cymru
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Doing great work keeping the trails in shape around Pencoed.
If you fancy swapping your Saturday scroll for a stroll, this could be a good one to check out. #RightsOfWay #Footpaths #Wellbeing #Cymru #Wales #Pencoed #Social -
Doing great work keeping the trails in shape around Pencoed.
If you fancy swapping your Saturday scroll for a stroll, this could be a good one to check out. #RightsOfWay #Footpaths #Wellbeing #Cymru #Wales #Pencoed #Social -
Got caught in the rain while scouting a walk on Pencoed footpath 41 near the underground reservoir on Cefn Hirgoed/Coity Wallia common land. Dramatic views and a smidgeon of blue sky over Hoel-y-Cyw 💚🥾🥾 #HoelyCyw #Pencoed #CoityWallia #OpenAccessLand #CommonLand #Walking #RightsOfWay #Wales #Cerdded #Cymru #DysguCymraeg
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Got caught in the rain while scouting a walk on Pencoed footpath 41 near the underground reservoir on Cefn Hirgoed/Coity Wallia common land. Dramatic views and a smidgeon of blue sky over Hoel-y-Cyw 💚🥾🥾 #HoelyCyw #Pencoed #CoityWallia #OpenAccessLand #CommonLand #Walking #RightsOfWay #Wales #Cerdded #Cymru #DysguCymraeg
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Got caught in the rain while scouting a walk on Pencoed footpath 41 near the underground reservoir on Cefn Hirgoed/Coity Wallia common land. Dramatic views and a smidgeon of blue sky over Hoel-y-Cyw 💚🥾🥾 #HoelyCyw #Pencoed #CoityWallia #OpenAccessLand #CommonLand #Walking #RightsOfWay #Wales #Cerdded #Cymru #DysguCymraeg
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Got caught in the rain while scouting a walk on Pencoed footpath 41 near the underground reservoir on Cefn Hirgoed/Coity Wallia common land. Dramatic views and a smidgeon of blue sky over Hoel-y-Cyw 💚🥾🥾 #HoelyCyw #Pencoed #CoityWallia #OpenAccessLand #CommonLand #Walking #RightsOfWay #Wales #Cerdded #Cymru #DysguCymraeg
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Another Bridgend Ramblers walking making use of Pencoed Footpath 5 running from Hendre, south of the M4 to Woodlands Fields. Access was a bit of a challenge with two stiles not making things easy for walkers. #Ramblers #Access #RightsOfWay #Footpaths #Hendre #Pencoed #Walking #Wales #Cymru
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Another Bridgend Ramblers walking making use of Pencoed Footpath 5 running from Hendre, south of the M4 to Woodlands Fields. Access was a bit of a challenge with two stiles not making things easy for walkers. #Ramblers #Access #RightsOfWay #Footpaths #Hendre #Pencoed #Walking #Wales #Cymru
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Another Bridgend Ramblers walking making use of Pencoed Footpath 5 running from Hendre, south of the M4 to Woodlands Fields. Access was a bit of a challenge with two stiles not making things easy for walkers. #Ramblers #Access #RightsOfWay #Footpaths #Hendre #Pencoed #Walking #Wales #Cymru
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Another Bridgend Ramblers walking making use of Pencoed Footpath 5 running from Hendre, south of the M4 to Woodlands Fields. Access was a bit of a challenge with two stiles not making things easy for walkers. #Ramblers #Access #RightsOfWay #Footpaths #Hendre #Pencoed #Walking #Wales #Cymru
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Another Bridgend Ramblers walking making use of Pencoed Footpath 5 running from Hendre, south of the M4 to Woodlands Fields. Access was a bit of a challenge with two stiles not making things easy for walkers. #Ramblers #Access #RightsOfWay #Footpaths #Hendre #Pencoed #Walking #Wales #Cymru
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Fantastic to see all the hard work repairing Pencoed Footpath 29 so that it is more accessible come to fruition. The Bridgend Ramblers enjoyed there walk from Cefn Hirgoed Ridge down into Ystradwaun in Pencoed. #Ramblers #Cerdded #RightsOfWay #Wales #Pencoed #Cymru #Footpath #Ystradwaun #Bridgend #Penybont
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Fantastic to see all the hard work repairing Pencoed Footpath 29 so that it is more accessible come to fruition. The Bridgend Ramblers enjoyed there walk from Cefn Hirgoed Ridge down into Ystradwaun in Pencoed. #Ramblers #Cerdded #RightsOfWay #Wales #Pencoed #Cymru #Footpath #Ystradwaun #Bridgend #Penybont
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Fantastic to see all the hard work repairing Pencoed Footpath 29 so that it is more accessible come to fruition. The Bridgend Ramblers enjoyed there walk from Cefn Hirgoed Ridge down into Ystradwaun in Pencoed. #Ramblers #Cerdded #RightsOfWay #Wales #Pencoed #Cymru #Footpath #Ystradwaun #Bridgend #Penybont
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Fantastic to see all the hard work repairing Pencoed Footpath 29 so that it is more accessible come to fruition. The Bridgend Ramblers enjoyed there walk from Cefn Hirgoed Ridge down into Ystradwaun in Pencoed. #Ramblers #Cerdded #RightsOfWay #Wales #Pencoed #Cymru #Footpath #Ystradwaun #Bridgend #Penybont
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Fantastic to see all the hard work repairing Pencoed Footpath 29 so that it is more accessible come to fruition. The Bridgend Ramblers enjoyed there walk from Cefn Hirgoed Ridge down into Ystradwaun in Pencoed. #Ramblers #Cerdded #RightsOfWay #Wales #Pencoed #Cymru #Footpath #Ystradwaun #Bridgend #Penybont
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Long shot, but anyone in the #Bridgend #Porthcawl #Pyle #Pencoed #Margam area got an old bike gathering dust they wouldn’t mind offloading? Looking to take up cycling as a healthier form of transport but upfront cost of a new bike is a bit steep 😬
Edit: Bikey hath been acquired. Thanks @Beedazzled for the suggestion!!!
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Long shot, but anyone in the #Bridgend #Porthcawl #Pyle #Pencoed #Margam area got an old bike gathering dust they wouldn’t mind offloading? Looking to take up cycling as a healthier form of transport but upfront cost of a new bike is a bit steep 😬
Edit: Bikey hath been acquired. Thanks @Beedazzled for the suggestion!!!
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Long shot, but anyone in the #Bridgend #Porthcawl #Pyle #Pencoed #Margam area got an old bike gathering dust they wouldn’t mind offloading? Looking to take up cycling as a healthier form of transport but upfront cost of a new bike is a bit steep 😬
Edit: Bikey hath been acquired. Thanks @Beedazzled for the suggestion!!!
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Long shot, but anyone in the #Bridgend #Porthcawl #Pyle #Pencoed #Margam area got an old bike gathering dust they wouldn’t mind offloading? Looking to take up cycling as a healthier form of transport but upfront cost of a new bike is a bit steep 😬
Edit: Bikey hath been acquired. Thanks @Beedazzled for the suggestion!!!
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Long shot, but anyone in the #Bridgend #Porthcawl #Pyle #Pencoed #Margam area got an old bike gathering dust they wouldn’t mind offloading? Looking to take up cycling as a healthier form of transport but upfront cost of a new bike is a bit steep 😬
Edit: Bikey hath been acquired. Thanks @Beedazzled for the suggestion!!!
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First application made for major housing development #Pencoed #Bridgend
https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/05/first-application-made-for-major-housing-development/
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Surveyed and reviewed another Slow Way today. Pencoed to Sarn over Coity Wallia common. Not a human in sight for 90% of the walk, just skylarks, occasional Red Kites and lambs calling to occupy me. #Naute #SlowWays #Walking #Wellbeing #Introvert #Bridgend #Sarn #Pencoed #CoityWallia https://beta.slowways.org/Route/Sarpen/10515
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At long last I’ve managed to rediscover the secret (ghost) house. After nearly 10 years searching around Coity Walia common it’s magically reappeared. #CoityWalia #Pencoed #Cerdded #Anturiaeth #GhostHouse #HiddenHouse #Magic #Cymru
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Two decent Slow Ways walks today Llanharry to Talbot Green, then Talbot Green to Pencoed. Was visited by a nosy sheep and explored the wonderful sculptures in Llanharan Marshes run by the Wildlife Truss of South and West Wales. #Slowways #Brynna #TalbotGreen #Pencoed #Llanharry #WTSWW #Cerdded #sheepoftheday #SheepOfMastadon
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Two decent Slow Ways walks today Llanharry to Talbot Green, then Talbot Green to Pencoed. Was visited by a nosy sheep and explored the wonderful sculptures in Llanharan Marshes run by the Wildlife Truss of South and West Wales. #Slowways #Brynna #TalbotGreen #Pencoed #Llanharry #WTSWW #Cerdded #sheepoftheday #SheepOfMastadon
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Two decent Slow Ways walks today Llanharry to Talbot Green, then Talbot Green to Pencoed. Was visited by a nosy sheep and explored the wonderful sculptures in Llanharan Marshes run by the Wildlife Truss of South and West Wales. #Slowways #Brynna #TalbotGreen #Pencoed #Llanharry #WTSWW #Cerdded #sheepoftheday #SheepOfMastadon
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Two decent Slow Ways walks today Llanharry to Talbot Green, then Talbot Green to Pencoed. Was visited by a nosy sheep and explored the wonderful sculptures in Llanharan Marshes run by the Wildlife Truss of South and West Wales. #Slowways #Brynna #TalbotGreen #Pencoed #Llanharry #WTSWW #Cerdded #sheepoftheday #SheepOfMastadon
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Two decent Slow Ways walks today Llanharry to Talbot Green, then Talbot Green to Pencoed. Was visited by a nosy sheep and explored the wonderful sculptures in Llanharan Marshes run by the Wildlife Truss of South and West Wales. #Slowways #Brynna #TalbotGreen #Pencoed #Llanharry #WTSWW #Cerdded #sheepoftheday #SheepOfMastadon
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Pencoed - Llanharry Slow Ways survey and walk review completed this morning. Lots of interesting things to see as well as a bit of a swim through a flooded track! #SlowWays #Pencoed #Llanharry #Cymru #Cerdded