This time last year, when the world locked down, lots of us picked up new hobbies or skills. Some decided to take up walking – others used furlough to (try) and learn that language we’ve always wanted to pick up. However, naturally and understandably, we didn’t all stick to our newfound habits as the world […]
Read MoreWales’ largest building society is celebrating 50 years of serving the local community in Maesteg from its branch in the town centre. Principality Building Society first opened its doors on Commercial Street on September 29, 1968 – the year in which ‘Hey Jude’ was first played on the radio and the Royal Mint moved to […]
Read MoreLike many women, Maesteg resident Susan Wilson loves the smell of scented candles. However, whenever she burned them, she noticed a carbon residue that was left behind on the walls. She decided to create her own range of handmade candles and wax melts, with a host of exotic fragrances that smelled great but left no […]
Read MoreCaerau, near Maesteg is set to be at the cutting edge of the UK’s green energy revolution by using water that has filled underground mine workings as a geothermal source of energy. Underground water in the former Caerau colliery has been naturally heated by the earth, and Bridgend County Borough Council hopes to harness heat […]
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