Powerhouse Energy Group sponsors Welsh internationals
Bridgend-based Powerhouse Energy Group is supporting Wales’ Over 35 Women’s Masters Hockey Team as they compete this summer at the European Championship in Valencia (June), and the Home Nations tournament in Glasgow (August). Paul Emmitt, Chief Executive Officer, Powerhouse Energy…
Bridgend man jailed after investigation into manufacturing and supply of DNP diet pills
A man from Maesteg, Bridgend has been jailed for 3 years after a multi-agency investigation into his manufacture and supply of DNP diet pills. DNP, which stands for 2,4-Dinitrophenol, is an industrial chemical that has been illegally sold as a…
Staffing and recruitment issues cause delays to Bridgend’s grass cutting service
Members of Bridgend council have been updated on issues with the recruitment of seasonal staff which has led to delays in grass-cutting across the county borough . The update came as part of an all-member briefing from the council’s cabinet…
Fire-damaged Porthcawl footpath to be repaired
The first phase of repairs to a popular coastal path boardwalk which was damaged by fire last year look set to go ahead in the coming months. The works will see repairs to the popular boardwalk along Porthcawl’s Rest Bay area after it…
35-year-old Bridgend man sentenced for grooming children
A 35-year-old man from Bridgend has been convicted of grooming a 12-year-old girl following a guilty plea at Cardiff Crown Court. Today, Thursday May 2, Matthew Cheshire, from the Sarn area, was sent to prison for four years and…