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Something rotten in the state of local government

I HAVE been following the correspondence regarding the defection of the two Baglan local councillors with interest. Letters from the general public found the action of the two former Ratepayer councillors and the Labour Party who colluded with them to be variously disgraceful, disgusting, lacking in integrity, despicable and self-serving. Read

A shot at the title

SNAP-happy members of the Port Talbot Camera Club have scooped top prize in a prestigious regional contest. Read

Gas team a makeover hit at school

A NEATH primary school was treated to a makeover last week. Read

Council accused of staff ‘scam’

NEATH Port Talbot Council has failed to respond to a request asking how much money they spend on temporary staff, according to Britain’s general union, the GMB. Read

Steel prefabs given facelift

THE final phase of refurbishing the steel houses in Neath Port Talbot has got under way. Read

Charity appeal

OXFAM charity shops in Neath and Port Talbot are appealing for people to dig deep for the people of Myanmar (Burma). Read

Bursary joy for Maria

A STUDENT from Neath Port Talbot College is celebrating after winning a £250 bursary from the Welsh Livery Guild. Read

Experts called to dispose of ‘bomb’

BOMB disposal units were called to Resolven on Monday morning when a grandmother discovered an unusual feature in her garden. Read

Cheaper to park

PATIENTS now have less of a price to pay when visiting Neath Port Talbot Hospital, following a cut in parking fees. Read

Sleepy heads aim for new world record

YOUNGSTERS in Neath got out their sleeping bags in an attempt to break a sleepover world record. Read

Art works revealed

BRYNCOCH Art Group has been drawing people in with its range of exhibitions and trips. Read

Gwyn Hall clearance work gets underway

WORK on clearing tonnes of debris from inside the Gwyn Hall has finally started. Read

Cars damaged in garage fire

THREE cars have been damaged in a suspected arson attack on a garage in Cimla. Read

Licence given despite complaints

A PUB has been given a licence to play live music on the ground floor despite a string of complaints from residents. Read

Did you attend Blaengwrach?

ARE you a past pupil of Blaengwrach Primary School? Read

Years of service rewarded with MBEs

TWO members of Neath Soroptimist International have been awarded MBEs in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Read

Council apprentice scheme prompts huge response.

THE latest round of council apprenticeships have had an excellent response from job-hunters in the area. Read

Council man’s OBE honour

Three people will be making the trip from Neath Port Talbot to Buckingham Palace after they were included in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Karl Napieralla, the council’s head of education, leisure and lifelong learning, scooped an OBE. Moira Randall and Joyce Havard – both members of the Neath Sorpotimist chapter – will receive MBEs. The Guardian spoke to them as they received the news. Read

Beauty therapists’ expertise

TWO beauty therapy students from Neath Port Talbot College (NPTC) are flying the flag for beauty – and brains. Read

Residents in fight to keep green space

DETERMINED residents will “fight until the bitter end” to save 40 trees in Cimla which will be cut down if a planning application is approved. Read