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Anger over cancer charity ruling

COUNCILLORS have refused to sanction a £25 donation to a cancer charity – but have voted in favour of spending thousands of pounds on personal training. Read

Comments ‘devalue area’

A COUNCILLOR’S negative stance has sent house prices tumbling in Neath Abbey, it has been claimed. Read

Benefit cheat backfires

A GRIEVING sister has been ordered to pay fines and costs for continuing to claim benefits after receiving a large inheritance from her brother’s death, writes RACHEL MOSES. Read

Tony bowls them over

Tony bowls them over

PUPILS at Cwrt Sart Comprehensive ended their literacy project with a visit from Cricket ace Tony Cottey. Read

Homeless teenager guilty of motoring offences

A TEENAGER who lost his home due to his grandmother’s death has been in court for the second time in two months. Read

Players to join Wales run in memory of tragic Snid

PLAYERS and coaching staff from Neath RFC are putting on their running shoes in remembrance of scrum-half Gareth Jones. Read

Complaints put on hold

A WATCHDOG has expressed concern that local health bosses are failing to meet complaints targets. Read

Concern over youth shelter

PROPOSALS to instal a special youth shelter in Tonna have met with a mixed response from community councillors and launched a debate about anti-social behaviour. Read

Top toilets flushed with success

TOILETS in Neath and Port Talbot could be in line for a prestigious award if they are judged to meet the stringent standards set by a national competition. Read

Waging war on plaque vandals

DESPERATE vandals tried to wrench a metal plaque from a Neath memorial in the hope of selling it as scrap metal. Read

Thank you Mrs Evans

ONE Neath teacher will be putting her red pens away for the very last time. Read

Trip of a lifetime

TWENTY-FOUR ill and disabled travellers from Neath Port Talbot will set out on a pilgrimage to Lourdes on Friday Read

Joanne fulfils ambition in tribute to late husband

A NEATH woman has overcome grief to graduate from Swansea University. Read

Alert over fake vodka

NEATH Port Talbot Trading Standards has warned members of the public and traders to be on the look-out for potentially lethal counterfeit vodka. Read

Grants offer to local groups

COMMUNITY organisations and voluntary groups in the Neath area may be able to apply for grants from Ffynnon Oer Wind Farm Ltd. Read

Field of its own

NEATH Male Choir can now boast to have sung in The Royal Albert Hall, and a farmyard barn in a field. Read

Appeal for witnesses

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a serious road traffic collision on Monday, July 14, at Old Road, Briton Ferry. Read

MP helps rugby club survival

INTERVENTION by Neath MP Peter Hain has saved Crynant Rugby club from possible closure. Read

Fab time had by all

PUPILS from Blaengwrach Primary celebrated the 100 year anniversary of the school with a musical bonanza. Read

Surprise award for Christopher

A NEATH volunteer has been praised for his outstanding achievement at an awards ceremony. Read