The first phase of Porthcawl’s major seafront regeneration could begin by March 2027, according to a new report from Bridgend council after the announcement that Coney Island will close this summer.

In Porthcawl, or the "jewel of the Welsh Riviera" as it's known to many, residents are blessed with natural beauty. Seven sandy beaches, rugged dunes, a championship golf course, surfing and, ...