December 5, 2011
Householders in Bridgend County Borough had an especially green Halloween by recycling their pumpkins as food waste. BCBC’s recycling collection partners May Gurney have revealed there was a ‘pumpkin peak’ in the week after Halloween, collecting an additional 12 tonnes of food waste on top of usual food recycling rates. Residents were asked to leave ...
August 16, 2011
Some online retailers in Bridgend County Borough need to improve the way they sell their goods to internet shoppers, according to BCBC’s Trading Standards team. A recent survey carried out by the department found a number of local online businesses failed to provide customers with sufficient information on their right to cancel orders and also ...
August 15, 2011
The US version of “You Got Framed”, the global hit TV programme has showcased a You Tube hit video made at last year’s “Feastival” in Bridgend. Feastival – The Wales Alternative Food Festival organised by Bridgend County Borough Council, was held for the first time last year and was an outstanding success attracting more than ...
July 11, 2011
Leadbitter has been announced as the contractor to build an iconic new multi-million pound Gateway to the Valleys secondary school and community campus at Tondu. Following a tendering process, Leadbitter has been chosen to construct Coleg Cymunedol Y Dderwen. It will replace Ogmore and Ynysawdre comprehensives and will be a world-class facility. The Labour-led Bridgend ...
May 24, 2011
His band defined the Mersey Beat and he remains one of our greatest 60s icons – and now the Grand Pavilion offers a chance to get up close and personal with the legendary Gerry Marsden on Friday 27 May. Gerry and The Pacemakers are famed for iconic hits including How Do You Do It, I ...