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Hopefuls ready to take on challenges

ENGINEERING employers took a leaf out of Sir Alan Sugar’s book when they searched for their perfect apprentice at Neath Port Talbot College. Read

Health board underspent its drugs budget by £2m

NEATH Port Talbot Health Board underspent its drugs budget by almost £2 million between 2006-07. Read

Have you seen him?

A MISSING Neath man has left police with concerns about his welfare. Read

Sports day fun for pupils

Sports day fun for pupils

PUPILS at Blaenhonddan Primary School have been keeping fit and healthy. The infants’ annual sports day saw children take part in various races, including an egg and spoon race, running, sprinting and obstacle courses.Headteacher Jill Lloyd said: “It was a very successful day, thoroughly enjoyed by pupils and parents.” Read

Sir Elton rocks Liberty Stadium

ROCK legend Sir Elton John had a capacity crowd dancing in the aisles as he rocked the Liberty Stadium to its foundations. Read

Shady way to healthier eyes

NEATH Port Talbot Mayor Malcolm Gunter put on his sunglasses to support Shades Day last Friday. Read

Help offered to abuse victims

HELP has been offered to Neath Port Talbot’s over-50 victims of domestic abuse. Read

Awards put young achievers in the spotlight

NEATH youngsters came out on top in the Swansea Bay Young Achiever of the Year awards. Read

Tax change could help put firms on road to recovery

FUEL tax could be cut and VAT put up instead to ease the pressure on hauliers, Neath MP Peter Hain has suggested. Read

Man facing drug charge

A NEATH man charged with drug offences is to stand trial at Swansea Crown Court. Read

Crackdown on booze

FED-UP residents have made a plea to make Carnegie Hall, Evelyn Road, Coedffranc an alcohol-free zone. Read

Memorial fund set up in Snid’s name

THE family of Neath rugby player Gareth Jones – who died after being injured during a match – has set up a memorial fund in his name. Read

Hone skills at cricket summer school

PORT Talbot Town Cricket Club is holding a summer school in the school holidays from Monday, August 4, through to Friday, August 8. Read

Shady way to healthier eyes

NEATH Port Talbot Mayor Malcolm Gunter put on his sunglasses to support Shades Day last Friday. Read

‘Help keep my grandson in the Big Brother house’

‘Help keep my grandson in the Big Brother house’

THE grandmother of Big Brother contestant Darnell has urged Neath and Port Talbot viewers to back him to win the series. Read

Help offered to abuse victims

HELP has been offered to Neath Port Talbot’s over-50 victims of domestic abuse. Read

New centre open

GOVERNMENT minister Leighton Andrews AM joined Melin youngsters for a Wii bit of fun as he officially opened the community’s new technology centre. Read

Awards put young achievers in the spotlight

NEATH youngsters came out on top in the Swansea Bay Young Achiever of the Year awards. Read

Tax change could help put firms on road to recovery

FUEL tax could be cut and VAT put up instead to ease the pressure on hauliers, Neath MP Peter Hain has suggested. Read

Historic innovator’s work in new play

DARWIN’S right-hand-man is being honoured by Neath-based Theatr Na N’og in a play at the National Botanic Garden of Wales. Read