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Plans submitted for the first phases of Porthcawl seafront development #Porthcawl #Bridgend

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JAILED: Llanelli man who ignored victim’s pleas during flat attack sentenced to six years

Jason Bailey, now of Llanelli but formerly of Porthcawl, was sentenced today (March 17) at Cardiff Crown Court.

He had been found guilty of rape and assault following a trial relating to an incident on August 28, 2023.

Victim repeatedly said “no”

The court heard Bailey had previously approached the woman asking for “no strings fun”, which she rejected.

During the attack at the flat, the victim repeatedly told him “no” as he approached her.

Bailey ignored her refusals, pinned her down and carried out the assault.

Afterwards, he told her: “Between us, yeah?”

The victim later told friends, who contacted police.

Lasting impact on victim

In a victim personal statement, the woman described the impact the attack has had on her life.

She said she struggled to get out of bed, experienced flashbacks and developed anxiety and depression.

“I felt so angry at myself and blamed myself,” she said.

“I thought I could fight back but have struggled to come to terms with my reaction.”

Police praise victim’s bravery

Detective Constable Ashley Colston, of South Wales Police, said: “Jason Bailey was under no illusion that the acts he carried out were illegal, yet he did so anyway.

“Bailey exploited a power imbalance and thrived off it.

“We commend the bravery of the victim who came forward and helped secure this conviction.”

Court: “You did not take no for an answer”

Sentencing, the judge described the offence as an “opportunistic” sexual attack.

“You took the opportunity to force yourself upon her and did not take no for an answer,” the court heard.

Bailey was also made subject to an indefinite restraining order and will remain on the sex offenders register for life.

The court heard Bailey had no previous convictions, although he had received a caution in the past. Mitigation referenced personal and family difficulties, but the court said the seriousness of the offence required an immediate custodial sentence.

Millions pledged to revive Welsh centres — Swansea, Port Talbot, Haverfordwest, Porthcawl and Bridgend among winners

Town and city centres across Wales are in line for a major facelift after the Welsh Government unveiled a £19.6m cash package. The funding, part of the Transforming Towns and Placemaking programmes, will target empty shops, tired public spaces and stalled developments — with South West Wales councils among the biggest winners.

Swansea’s Biophilic Living gets fresh cash

Swansea Council has secured more than £559,000 for the commercial and retail elements of the flagship Biophilic Living scheme, which promises 50 affordable homes alongside shops and offices in a nature‑inspired design.

A further £1.36m is earmarked for the Mowbray Yard redevelopment, creating a new green courtyard space in the heart of the city centre.

Port Talbot facelift for Aberafan Shopping Centre

In Port Talbot, up to £840,000 will fund a redesign of the public realm outside the southern entrance of the Aberafan Shopping Centre, aiming to boost footfall and modernise the tired frontage.

Haverfordwest Wilko site transformed

Pembrokeshire County Council will receive more than £1.27m to redevelop the former Wilko store in Haverfordwest, part of the Western Quayside regeneration. A smaller grant of £100,000 will also support works at 16‑18 Bridge Street.

Porthcawl seafront gets new events space

Bridgend Council has secured £600,000 to create a new events space on the Hillsboro South site in Porthcawl, a key part of the seafront regeneration plans.

Wyndham House overhaul for Bridgend town centre

Bridgend will also benefit from £1.78m to acquire and refurbish Wyndham House, with housing association Valleys to Coast planning to transform the building into its new HQ alongside apartments and commercial units.

Welsh Government hails “heart and soul” of communities

Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government Jayne Bryant said the funding would “breathe new life into our high streets, support local traders, and create the vibrant, welcoming spaces that our communities deserve.”

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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.

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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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https://www.cyclingeu.com/629732/briton-ferry-to-the-quays-by-bike/ Briton Ferry to The Quays (By Bike) #A465 #A48 #Bicycling #BicyclingIreland #Biking #Bridgend #BritonFerry #Cardiff #CardiffBay #carmarthen #Clydach #Cowbridge #Cwmbran #Cycling #Drives #Fforestfach #Ireland #Llanelli #Llansawel #M4 #Neath #Pentwyn #Pontardawe #Pontypool #PortTalbot #Porthcawl #rides #SA1 #Swansea #Wales #walks

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!!!

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!!!

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!!!

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!!!

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!!!

Another Slow Ways completed from Pyle to Sarn running primarily along the old Llynfi to Porthcawl train/tram line. Route surveyed and 5⭐️ review given. It’s perfect for wheels as it’s flat, mostly tarmac and squirrels running everywhere! #Wales #Cymru #Sarn #Pyle #Porthcawl #Llynfi #SlowWays #Squirrel #Tram #Train

Another Slow Ways completed from Pyle to Sarn running primarily along the old Llynfi to Porthcawl train/tram line. Route surveyed and 5⭐️ review given. It’s perfect for wheels as it’s flat, mostly tarmac and squirrels running everywhere! #Wales #Cymru #Sarn #Pyle #Porthcawl #Llynfi #SlowWays #Squirrel #Tram #Train

Another Slow Ways completed from Pyle to Sarn running primarily along the old Llynfi to Porthcawl train/tram line. Route surveyed and 5⭐️ review given. It’s perfect for wheels as it’s flat, mostly tarmac and squirrels running everywhere! #Wales #Cymru #Sarn #Pyle #Porthcawl #Llynfi #SlowWays #Squirrel #Tram #Train

Another Slow Ways completed from Pyle to Sarn running primarily along the old Llynfi to Porthcawl train/tram line. Route surveyed and 5⭐️ review given. It’s perfect for wheels as it’s flat, mostly tarmac and squirrels running everywhere! #Wales #Cymru #Sarn #Pyle #Porthcawl #Llynfi #SlowWays #Squirrel #Tram #Train

Another Slow Ways completed from Pyle to Sarn running primarily along the old Llynfi to Porthcawl train/tram line. Route surveyed and 5⭐️ review given. It’s perfect for wheels as it’s flat, mostly tarmac and squirrels running everywhere! #Wales #Cymru #Sarn #Pyle #Porthcawl #Llynfi #SlowWays #Squirrel #Tram #Train

Took a "bracing" #Wander from #RestBay in #Porthcawl to #SkerPoint today. Some dramatic #Seas and #Skies, Plenty of #Birds, including a huge flock of #GoldenPlover and it was good to see the scaffolding finally starting to come off #SkerHouse.

You can see more of my photos at:
https://aimlesswelshwanderer.picfair.com

#Landscape #Seascape #Wales #Cymru #Birds #Nature #SunBurst

On holiday in #porthcawl with my family, and I'm surprised that here at a holiday hotspot O2 for coverage is sparce to nonexistent! O2 say they have the most coverage in the UK.... Seems they've missed a spot! #hugefail for #4g by a well known UK provider.... It's crazy as back in the #rhonddavalley they've got everywhere covered, and speeds are finally getting better, but you'd expect here to be covered better than it is! Only time will tell once 3G has been turned off....

A gorgeous day for an early walk in #RestBay #Porthcawl. Great views from #SkerPoint over #SwanseaBay to the City of #Swansea. It's a #Panoramic Photo so click and zoom 😉

#DailyPhoto #Cymru #Wales #Landscape #Seascape

Another Slow Ways route completed. I’m hoping my review and survey will get the route verified! It’s a fantastic route and ‘secret’ Bridgend at its finest. #SlowWays #Bridgend #Porthcawl #PenybontYrOgwr #MerthyrMawr #NewInn #Donkey #SheepOfMastodon #Nature #Spring #Cerdedd #LongDistanceWalking #DippingBridge

Another Slow Ways route completed. I’m hoping my review and survey will get the route verified! It’s a fantastic route and ‘secret’ Bridgend at its finest. #SlowWays #Bridgend #Porthcawl #PenybontYrOgwr #MerthyrMawr #NewInn #Donkey #SheepOfMastodon #Nature #Spring #Cerdedd #LongDistanceWalking #DippingBridge

Another Slow Ways route completed. I’m hoping my review and survey will get the route verified! It’s a fantastic route and ‘secret’ Bridgend at its finest. #SlowWays #Bridgend #Porthcawl #PenybontYrOgwr #MerthyrMawr #NewInn #Donkey #SheepOfMastodon #Nature #Spring #Cerdedd #LongDistanceWalking #DippingBridge

Another Slow Ways route completed. I’m hoping my review and survey will get the route verified! It’s a fantastic route and ‘secret’ Bridgend at its finest. #SlowWays #Bridgend #Porthcawl #PenybontYrOgwr #MerthyrMawr #NewInn #Donkey #SheepOfMastodon #Nature #Spring #Cerdedd #LongDistanceWalking #DippingBridge

Another Slow Ways route completed. I’m hoping my review and survey will get the route verified! It’s a fantastic route and ‘secret’ Bridgend at its finest. #SlowWays #Bridgend #Porthcawl #PenybontYrOgwr #MerthyrMawr #NewInn #Donkey #SheepOfMastodon #Nature #Spring #Cerdedd #LongDistanceWalking #DippingBridge

Halfway through my Slow Ways adventure for the day from Porthcawl to Bridgend / Penybont yr Ogwr. The sun has come out and Spring is slowly starting to arrive! #SlowWays #Bridgend #PenybonYrOgwr #Porthcawl #MerthyrMawr #BigDipper #Cerdded

Halfway through my Slow Ways adventure for the day from Porthcawl to Bridgend / Penybont yr Ogwr. The sun has come out and Spring is slowly starting to arrive! #SlowWays #Bridgend #PenybonYrOgwr #Porthcawl #MerthyrMawr #BigDipper #Cerdded

Halfway through my Slow Ways adventure for the day from Porthcawl to Bridgend / Penybont yr Ogwr. The sun has come out and Spring is slowly starting to arrive! #SlowWays #Bridgend #PenybonYrOgwr #Porthcawl #MerthyrMawr #BigDipper #Cerdded

Hoping to get my first SlowWays route verified today! A stunning route from Porthcawl to Bridgend partially along the coast and through Merthyr Mawr. #SlowWays #Bridgend #Penybont #Porthcawl #Cerdded ##Cymru #MerthyrMawr #Arfordir #BusTrip

Sunset at Traeth yr Afon after a long walk through the dunes. #Sunset #Wales #Cymru #Porthcawl #Cerdded #MondayClub #Photo #Penybont