Clik here to view.
Successful A level results for Port Talbot schools
Port Talbot schools are celebrating successful A level results after students picked up their grades on results day. Neath Port Talbot college students celebrating their A Level results Schools across...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Aberavon MEP urges action on controversial EU deal
Aberavon’s MEP Derek Vaughan has urged local people to get involved in the campaign against a controversial trade agreement currently being negotiated between America and the European Union. Aberavon...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Police appeal following “vile” rail threats
British Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for information from the public after two men made “vile” threats to a member of rail staff on board a train near Port Talbot. CCTV images show the two men...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Port Talbot’s Game of Thrones qualifies for major horse event
A locally-owned horse named Game of Thrones has has qualified for the Horse of the Year Show finals 2015 following victory at the SEIB Insurance Broker’s Search for a Star qualifying round. Kieran...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Taibach design company celebrating four successful years
A successful design company based in Taibach’s innovation hub celebrated its fourth birthday recently. Liam Mee, far right, discussing ideas with the team at Mee Creative and Quris Innovation, based in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bangor City 1 Port Talbot 2: Late Hood winner secures 3 points
Port Talbot Town secured three points away to Bangor City on Saturday following a dramatic late goal from substitute Jonathan Hood. Port Talbot Town secured three points in a 1-2 victory against Bangor...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Help fund California dream for Port Talbot surfer
Joseph Morris, a 13-year-old surfer from Port Talbot, has raised £260 of his £1,500 goal in a single day to help fund his surfing ambitions of competing in California. Port Talbot’s Joseph Morris hopes...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Funding brings specialist ‘super-microsurgery’ to Baglan
A £773,000 funding boost from the Welsh Government has allowed patients suffering from lymphoedema to be treated in Neath Port Talbot hospital, Baglan. Neath Port Talbot Hospital Wales has become only...
View ArticleClik here to view.
James Hook voices disappointment following World Cup exit
Port Talbot-born Wales star James Hook, has spoken out on Twitter of his disappointment following Wales’ narrow loss to South Africa in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final. He thanked fans for their...
View ArticleClik here to view.
National award shortlisting for Port Talbot care worker
Michelle Derrick with Swn y Mor resident Michelle Derrick, a care worker from Ynys-Y-Gored, has been shortlisted for The Promoting Fulfilled Lives award in the 2015 Wales Care Awards. The prestigious...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sheen’s Celtic roots confirmed in TV DNA test
Port Talbot actor, Michael Sheen, has had his DNA analysed for S4C television programme DNA Cymru. Michael Sheen speaks to presenter Alistair Moffat at the Seaside Social and Labour Club in Sandfields...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Port Talbot man convicted following post office robbery
A Port Talbot man, convicted of robbery, has been sentenced to two years in prison following a Swansea Crown Court appearance on Friday. Thomas was identified by locals from CCTV captured during the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Soroptimist International fashion show funds Day Centre development
The Port Talbot branch of Soroptimist International, an organization which works to transform the lives of women and girls worldwide, has helped fund the installation of new doors at Afan Nedd Age...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Miss Neath Port Talbot sets sights on national crown
Gabriella-Francesca Jukes, winner of Miss Neath Port Talbot 2016, has set her sights on the title of Miss Wales. Miss Neath Port Talbot Gabriella Jukes is hoping to become the next Miss Wales...
View ArticleCymmer pool to undergo survey following £1 sale
Cymmer swimming pool is to undergo a survey in order to better understand the costs incurred in making the pool ready for public use. The survey is due to take place shortly as Afan Valley Community...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Royal visit for Neath Port Talbot Hospital Birth Centre
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will visit Baglan’s Neath Port Talbot Hospital tomorrow (15 February) in her role as Patron of the Royal College of Midwives to see midwife-led care in action....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cwmavon WI make final of darts competition
Cwmavon WI’s admirable display in the the annual Glamorgan Federation of Women’s Institutes darts competition ensured that Cwmavon had representatives in the final of a recent tournament. St Athan, the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Port Talbot Library shortlisted for library of the year
Port Talbot Library has been shortlisted for the British Bookseller Industry Awards library of the year. The nomination will see Port Talbot Library compete against a host of other names for the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Beast of Bryn run cancelled due to difficulties facing TATA Steel
Competition organisers for the Beast of Bryn run have been forced to cancel the race due to recent announcements made about TATA Steel, sponsor for the annual event. The start of the children’s 2km fun...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Port Talbot osteopathic service roadshow helps heroes
Louise and Lisa raised £153 for Help for Heroes Celtic osteopathic Service, a Port Talbot based health care service, has helped raise funds for the Help for Heroes charity alongside providing a unique...
View Article