Identical twins on trial in Wales are accused of assaulting a man who says he cannot tell them apart and is unsure which brother attacked him first. One of the pair, Gavin or Rhys Higgins, 21, allegedly hit Darryl Churchill, The Daily Mail reported.

Ford Motor has announced that it will invest GBP70 million at its Bridgend engine plant in Wales, UK to produce next-generation low-CO2 1.6-liter, four-cylinder petrol engines. The investment at Bridgend has amounted to GBP315 million in the last five years.

BRIDGEND Male Choir's annual concert takes place at the town's St Mary's Catholic Church on Friday from7pm. The second half of the concert will feature songs from the world of opera, with guest soprano Laura Parfitt. Tickets can be purchased from Gareth Reese on 01656 862 037.

OPERA star Shan Cothi rode into a Welsh hospital yesterday as part of a 300-mile horse ride in memory of her husband.

An Australian energy company said there may be five or six substantial blocks of coal bed methane under the Llynfi Valley near Bridgend, Wales.