#Bridgend

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Ducky FellaLong shot, but anyone in the <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Bridgend</a> <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/Porthcawl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Porthcawl</a> <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/Pyle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Pyle</a> <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/Pencoed" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Pencoed</a> <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/Margam" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Margam</a> area got an old bike gathering dust they wouldn’t mind offloading? Looking to take up cycling as a healthier form of transport but upfront cost of a new bike is a bit steep 😬

Owen DonovanPyle, Kenfig Hill & Cefn Cribwr By-Election Result <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Bridgend</a> <a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/05/pyle-kenfig-hill-cefn-cribwr-by-election-result/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no">https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/05/pyle-kenfig-hill-cefn-cribwr-by-election-result/</a>

Owen DonovanFirst application made for major housing development <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Pencoed" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Pencoed</a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Bridgend</a><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/05/first-application-made-for-major-housing-development/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no">https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/05/first-application-made-for-major-housing-development/</a>

EditorBudget supermarket reveals not so Lidl expansion plansLidl GB has announced plans to invest half a billion pounds in its expansion, as the discounter moves forward with plans to open more than 40 new stores across the country this financial year.In addition to the store openings, Lidl has also published a list of locations it <a href="https://www.realestate-lidl.co.uk/new-store-site-requirements" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wants to open new stores</a> – including high streets, retail parks, and mixed-use town centre sites. This includes more than a dozen stores in South West Wales.There are also places where the budget supermarket wants to relocate several existing stores to provide a larger building.Lidl currently has 980 stores across the UK and employs over 34,000 people.Richard Taylor, Chief Real Estate Officer at Lidl GB, said: “This level of investment is a clear sign of our ambition. As we enter our fourth decade in Great Britain and hurtle towards a thousand stores, there are still so many parts of the country crying out for convenient access to a Lidl store. That’s why we welcome the measures proposed in the Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill – they recognise the urgent need to remove barriers to development and support the kind of growth we at Lidl are working towards.”“Our latest site requirements brochure reinforces the scale of our ambition for the future. New Lidl stores mean new jobs, new opportunities for British suppliers, and continued investment into local economies. We’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing supermarkets in the country, and with this investment, we’re taking another big step in our journey.”All the places in South West Wales Lidl wants to open new storesThe places in South and Mid Wales Lidl wants to open new stores (Image: Lidl)The existing stores in South and Mid Wales Lidl wants to relocate (Image: Lidl)SwanseaLidl has announced 3 locations in Swansea where it wants to open new stores in Morfa, Killay or Sketty and Mumbles. It has also said it wants to relocate its existing Penlan store.Neath Port TalbotThe budget supermarket has said that it wants to open a new store in Port Talbot – East or Margam.CarmarthenshireLidl wants to open new stores in two locations in Carmarthenshire. One in Burry Port and another to the North of Llanelli.PembrokeshireThe supermarket has revealed ambitions to open a one new store in Pembrokeshire, somewhere in Tenby. It also wants to relocate its existing Pembroke Dock store.Bridgend CountyThere are four locations Lidl has aspirations to open new stores in Bridgend County, in Bridgend Town, Bridgend – East or Pencoed, Maesteg and Pyle.South PowysLidl has said they’d like to open a new store in Ystradgynlais.<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/bridgend/" target="_blank">#Bridgend</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/burry-port/" target="_blank">#BurryPort</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/business/" target="_blank">#Business</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/killay/" target="_blank">#Killay</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/lidl/" target="_blank">#Lidl</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/llanelli/" target="_blank">#Llanelli</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/maesteg/" target="_blank">#Maesteg</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/margam/" target="_blank">#Margam</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/morfa-retail-park/" target="_blank">#MorfaRetailPark</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/mumbles/" target="_blank">#Mumbles</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/pembroke-dock/" target="_blank">#PembrokeDock</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/pencoed/" target="_blank">#Pencoed</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/penlan/" target="_blank">#Penlan</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/pyle/" target="_blank">#Pyle</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/retail/" target="_blank">#retail</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/sketty/" target="_blank">#Sketty</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/supermarket/" target="_blank">#supermarket</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/swansea/" target="_blank">#Swansea</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/tenby/" target="_blank">#Tenby</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/ystradgynlais/" target="_blank">#Ystradgynlais</a>

Owen DonovanPyle, Kenfig Hill & Cefn Cribwr By-Election Preview <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Bridgend</a> <a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/04/pyle-kenfig-hill-cefn-cribwr-by-election-preview/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no">https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/04/pyle-kenfig-hill-cefn-cribwr-by-election-preview/</a>

EditorMan arrested in Cefn Cribwr murder investigationPolice say they were called just after 9.15pm on Friday, April 18, with a report of concern for the welfare of two people in a property on Bryn Terrace, Cefn Cribwr near Kenfig Hill.Officers found a 48-year-old woman who was confirmed dead at the property.A 56-year-old man from Pyle was found at the scene and detained by officers. He has been arrested on suspicion of murder.Detective Chief Inspector Lianne Rees from South Wales Police said: “We are continuing to carry out inquiries into the death, which is being treated as suspicious, however at this stage we are not looking for anyone else in connection to the incident.“Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the woman who has died.”(Lead image: Google Maps)<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/bridgend/" target="_blank">#Bridgend</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/cefn-cribwr/" target="_blank">#CefnCribwr</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/featured/" target="_blank">#featured</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/kenfig-hill/" target="_blank">#KenfigHill</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/murder/" target="_blank">#murder</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/south-wales-police/" target="_blank">#SouthWalesPolice</a>

Owen DonovanBest foot forward? Pencoed rights of way audit finds more than half are difficult to use. <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Bridgend</a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Pencoed" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Pencoed</a><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/04/best-foot-forward/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no">https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/04/best-foot-forward/</a>

Owen DonovanWelsh Government won't "call-in" Hybont project <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Bridgend</a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Hydrogen" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Hydrogen</a><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/04/welsh-government-wont-call-in-hybont-project/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no">https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/04/welsh-government-wont-call-in-hybont-project/</a>

EditorHomelessness charity launches ‘library of things’ in BridgendLocated at Trysor Cudd by Emmaus South Wales on Tondu Road in Bridgend, the ‘Library of Things’ allows people to borrow items they only need occasionally, such as a jigsaw, pressure washer, sewing machine, or carpet cleaner.This initiative aims to reduce unnecessary waste by encouraging the community to borrow rather than buy items that are infrequently used.Retail Manager Angela Davey said: “ We’re so excited to launch the Library of Things here in Bridgend! With the cost of living hitting so many people hard, we wanted to create something practical, affordable, and community focused. It’s all about sharing what we have so everyone can access the things they need without the big price tag.”Emmaus South Wales say that membership is open to anyone aged 18 and over. To join, simply <a href="http://www.emmaus.org.uk/south-wales/library-of-things/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">create an online account</a>, link a debit or credit card, and agree to the borrowing terms. Reserve, collect from the Bridgend shop on Tondu Road during opening hours (Monday to Saturday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm), and return after use. Borrowing starts at just £5 for a seven-day loan but prices do vary depending on the item you are borrowing.<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/bridgend/" target="_blank">#Bridgend</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/emmaus-south-wales/" target="_blank">#EmmausSouthWales</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/homelessness/" target="_blank">#homelessness</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/library-of-things/" target="_blank">#LibraryOfThings</a>

Owen DonovanTown centre access consultation launched <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Bridgend</a> <a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/04/town-centre-access-consultation-launched/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no">https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/04/town-centre-access-consultation-launched/</a>

Owen DonovanBridgend Council declares nature emergency <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Bridgend</a> <a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/04/bridgend-council-declares-nature-emergency/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no">https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/04/bridgend-council-declares-nature-emergency/</a>

Owen DonovanCouncillors back change to how they hold BCBC to account <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Bridgend</a><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/04/councillors-back-change-to-how-they-hold-bcbc-to-account/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no">https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/04/councillors-back-change-to-how-they-hold-bcbc-to-account/</a>

Owen DonovanTwo projects selected for first community council grants of 2025-26 <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Bridgend</a><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/04/two-projects-selected-for-first-community-council-grants-of-2025-26/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no">https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/04/two-projects-selected-for-first-community-council-grants-of-2025-26/</a>

Owen DonovanWelsh Government care ratings rank Bridgend “good” or “excellent” in most areas <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Bridgend</a><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/04/welsh-government-care-ratings-rank-bridgend-good-or-excellent-in-most-areas/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no">https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/04/welsh-government-care-ratings-rank-bridgend-good-or-excellent-in-most-areas/</a>

Owen DonovanChanges to assisted transport set to be approved <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Bridgend</a><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/04/changes-to-assisted-transport-set-to-be-approved/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no">https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/04/changes-to-assisted-transport-set-to-be-approved/</a>

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Stuart BainStunning day to visit the Brewery field to see Penybont play Caerdydd. Felt like the warmest day of the year, shame about the result but the best team won <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/SuperRygbiCymru" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#SuperRygbiCymru</a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Cymru" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Cymru</a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Wales" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Wales</a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Bridgend</a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Cardiff" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Cardiff</a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Rygby" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Rygby</a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Rygbi" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Rygbi</a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Penybont" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Penybont</a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Caerdydd" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Caerdydd</a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Cynnes" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Cynnes</a>

EditorWorst areas for burglaries in South Wales revealed but ‘shockingly low’ number result in a charge South Wales Police has recorded more than 2,100 home burglaries in the last year alone, with just 10% resulting in a person being charged or summonsed, a new investigation has revealed. Data obtained by <a href="https://www.legalexpert.co.uk/criminal-injury-compensation/compensation-for-robbery-victim-claims/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Legal Expert </a>via Freedom of Information Requests has found that 6,928 residential break-ins have been recorded by South Wales Police in the last three years Of the 2,153 home invasions logged last year, just 209 (10%) resulted in a person being charged or summonsed.While there will be cases that may still be under investigation, <a href="https://www.legalexpert.co.uk/criminal-injury-compensation/compensation-for-robbery-victim-claims/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Legal Expert’s</a> CICA (Criminal Injury Compensation Authority) specialist, Ellie Lamey says it is “shockingly low.”“Being the victim of a burglary can be extremely invasive and traumatic not to mention those instances of aggravated burglary where weapons are involved. “Moreover the shockingly low charge rate gives victims the impression that there is no support or justice following what can be in some cases, a life-altering event.”In the vast majority of home invasions in 2024 (66%), South Wales Police concluded that the investigation was complete and that no suspect was identified.While in  147 cases, police cited that a suspect was identified but that ‘evidential difficulties’ prevented further action.South Wales Police also revealed the region’s home burglary hotspots in 2024.Cardiff was revealed as the most targeted area for home invasions with 936 offences recorded last year.A total of 307 residential break-ins were logged in Rhondda Cynon Taff and a further 299 in Swansea.Vale of Glamorgan had 197 burglaries while Bridgend had 175 and Neath Port Talbot had 136.<a href="https://www.legalexpert.co.uk/criminal-injury-compensation/compensation-for-robbery-victim-claims/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Legal Expert’s</a> CICA Specialist, Ms Lamey added: “Victims of burglaries can be left feeling abandoned and unsupported but it is important that they know there is help available for them.“The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) for example, is a government-backed organisation that can offer compensation to blameless victims of violent crimes throughout the UK. The pay-outs awarded depend on the severity but range from £1,000 to £500,000 and can be a vital resource for victims who need support to recover from an often traumatic event.”In 2024, there were 177,687 home burglaries reported across England and Wales. That’s an average of 487 burglaries a day. Ms Lamey said: “Throughout my legal career, I have worked with victims and families of burglaries and the impact can be long-lasting. Thankfully, I’ve been able to bring even a small comfort by securing them the compensation they deserve to help to start to rebuild their lives.”(Lead image: South Wales Police)<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/bridgend/" target="_blank">#Bridgend</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/burglary/" target="_blank">#burglary</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/neath-port-talbot/" target="_blank">#NeathPortTalbot</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/south-wales-police/" target="_blank">#SouthWalesPolice</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/swansea/" target="_blank">#Swansea</a>

EditorDon’t miss the bus: First Cymru makes raft of timetable changes to improve punctualityThe changes start from Sunday 27 April and affect services in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend and Vale of Glamorgan.Service 111 from Swansea to Llanelli will see its early morning 6.15am service start 5 minutes later.Service 4 and 4A from Singleton Hospital to Morriston Hospital through Swansea city centre will see a revised timetable to aid punctuality. The last evening trip on the service 4A will operate via Parc Gwernfadog on the way to Morriston Hospital.Service 16 from Swansea to Pontarddulais will see changes to the route through Gowerton, with the service no longer calling at Gowerton Surgery and Mount Street stops on journeys towards Swansea. Instead journeys will operate via Mill Street, Gorwydd Road, Sterry Road, Cecil Road, Mansel Street and Hill Street.Service 20 will see its timetable revised to aid punctuality. An additional morning journey will operate on school days only from Olchfa School.Service 25 will operate every 30 minutes every Sunday from 27 April 2025.Service 28 will have its timetable revised to aid punctuality. A 30 minute frequency will remain on the Swansea to Penlan and Penplas trip and buses will operate via Heol Cadifor in both directions hourly.Elsewhere in Swansea, services 6, 12, 13, 20A, 21, 24, 31, 34, 36 and 38 will also see timetable changes to improve reliability.In Neath Port Talbot, services 56, 59, 84, X3, X5, X6 and X7 will also see timetable changes.Bridgend County service 70 will see its route changed to call at Maesteg’s Tesco in both directions from 27 April 2025.Elsewhere in Bridgend County and Vale of Glamorgan, services 63, 73, X2, X3, 303 and 304 will also see timetable changes to improve punctuality.Timetables for the services have been published to <a href="https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales/news-and-service-updates/updates/27th-april-2025-service-changes" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">First Cymru’s website</a>.(Lead image: First Cymru)<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/bridgend/" target="_blank">#Bridgend</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/bus/" target="_blank">#Bus</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/featured/" target="_blank">#featured</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/first-cymru/" target="_blank">#FirstCymru</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/llanelli/" target="_blank">#Llanelli</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/neath-port-talbot/" target="_blank">#NeathPortTalbot</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/swansea/" target="_blank">#Swansea</a>

Owen DonovanCommittee updated on new school projects; first look at new Welsh-medium schools <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Bridgend</a> <a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/committee-updated-on-new-school-projects-first-look-at-new-welsh-medium-schools/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no">https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/committee-updated-on-new-school-projects-first-look-at-new-welsh-medium-schools/</a>

Owen DonovanPlanning applications submitted for new North Cornelly schools <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Bridgend</a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Cymraeg" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Cymraeg</a> <a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/planning-applications-submitted-for-new-north-cornelly-schools/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no">https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/planning-applications-submitted-for-new-north-cornelly-schools/</a>

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