Talk:Bridgend

The Pines Outlet

Hey people - I think we need a concensus as to the wikipedia name of the Pines. I have created a stub page entitled McArthur Glen Designer Outlet Wales - I know that it's a bit long winded, but it's what it's official called by the company that runs it and I suppose it's what people from far away would refer to it aswell. I'll edit this page to change the name, and then we can have it as this name for other pages that refer to it like Maesteg--Luccent 18:49, 11 August 2005 (UTC)
Actually - it was soo wordy - I just linked to it and kept the wording the same in this article :) --Luccent 18:52, 11 August 2005 (UTC)

Politics

The politics of Bridgend has been fascinating recently. In the discussion on pedestrianisation of ridgend town centre, there was a reference to Jeff Jones being council leader. I hope you don'tmind, but I have removed this, as it is out of date. However, I added a brief paragraph at the end of the article, trying to explain the "Rainbow Coalition", so added the link to Jeff Jones at that point. pftaylor

Famous (or not) people

What is going on with this Paul Phillips silliness? No fewer than six separate addresses have inserted unsourced claims that he is a hockey player from Bridgend. One reputable cite, and we're fine. Until then, I'm just going to keep reverting it. --Telsa ((t)(c)) 21:34, 14 February 2006 (UTC)

• • My own mistaken comment deleted Crimsone 15:51, 30 June 2006 (UTC) **

A Socialist?

Was Jeff Jones a socialist? Being a member of the British Labour Party does not necessarily mean one is a socialist (in fact some would say it means the opposite). Or perhaps the author is making an ironic comment? Or using "socialist" in some derogatory sense? Also "outspoken" may be inadequate. "Offensive"? "Annoying"? (preceding unsigned comment added by User:212.219.235.198)

I have to say, I have wondered about the term too. I've removed it and a couple of other adjectives in that section. If anyone is bothered, they can restore them :) Telsa (talk) 11:19, 8 March 2006 (UTC)

Photo

This article could use a photo. Edward 23:47, 11 September 2006 (UTC)

Citations

Okay I know about the wikipedia rules but whoever put all these in is plainly taking it too far. You can't possibly expect citations for every single comment made - it might be from a local newspaper or a book. I'm going to change it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 194.66.89.109 (talk • contribs)

Sorry, they need referencing. If they remain unreferenced they will be removed from the article. Claiming something to be "controversial" or making weasel claims like "some people say X" requires references. Who says it's controversial, who says X? If people can not provide evidence for such claims they will be deleted. This article is not being treated any differently than any other article. I am expecting citations for all the facts claimed in the article, just as they are expected for all articles. If the source of the claim is a local newspaper or book, cite the local newspaper or book. Joe D (t) 11:42, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

Schools

There should be pages made about the comprehensive schools. StuThomas 14:31, 9 May 2007 (UTC)