Bus routes restored for Pen‑y‑Fai, Kenfig Pool and Mawdlam after deal struck

The changes come into force from Monday 23 February, with the long‑running Number 71 service once again diverting through Pen‑y‑Fai on its hourly run between Bridgend and Cymmer via Maesteg.

The diversion will operate Monday to Saturday between roughly 7.44am and 6.17pm. But the tweak means the 71 will no longer head directly to McArthurGlen Designer Outlet or the Princess of Wales Hospital — a move the council says is covered by the Number 70, which continues to serve both stops on its usual route.

Passengers using day tickets, concessionary passes or Tap On Tap Off will be able to switch between services at Bridgend Bus Station without paying extra. Those travelling on single or return tickets may need to stay on the bus as it changes service number, or pay an additional fare to continue.

Meanwhile, Kenfig Pool and Mawdlam will regain a regular service under a new 63B route, running as part of the existing Bridgend–Porthcawl Number 63. The 63B will operate hourly between 9.41am and 3.39pm, Monday to Saturday. The council says more journeys could be added “subject to funding”.

Cllr Neelo Farr, Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Economic Development and Housing, said the return of the routes was “very welcome news” for communities that rely on buses for work, healthcare and daily travel.

She added that the outcome “reflects the importance of partnership working”, praising residents, ward members, council officers and First Cymru for their “continued engagement”.

The new timetables will be published by First Cymru closer to the launch date.

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Beauty haul shoplifter jailed after £927 spree at McArthurGlen

Emma Faulkner, 48, from Wildmill, was sentenced to four weeks in prison after admitting theft from a shop at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on December 18.

Caught leaving The Cosmetic Company with £927 haul

The court heard that Faulkner was stopped by staff at The Cosmetic Company in McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, Bridgend, on October 13 after she was seen lifting high‑value beauty items from the shelves.

When the goods were recovered, the total came to £927.50.

Police said Faulkner had attempted to walk out of the store before being intercepted and detained.

Police: “She’ll feel the cost of Christmas”

PC Emma Thomas, from South Wales Police, said the sentence sends a clear message to shoplifters targeting busy retail areas in the run‑up to Christmas.

PC Thomas said:

“Faulkner will feel the cost of Christmas this year as she spends the festive period in jail.”

She added that neighbourhood teams are working to protect businesses and shoppers during the busiest retail period of the year.

PC Thomas said:

“We are committed to ensuring businesses and shoppers in our community are safe. I hope this sentence reassures them that we will take action and ensure shoplifters are held to account.”

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