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Vaccine cold call

HIGHER heating bills this winter mean pensioners will be more susceptible to illness. Read

Mum given curfew after attack on night out

A YOUNG mum hit a woman in the face, grabbed her by the hair and tackled her to the floor after bingeing on alcohol during a night out with friends. Read

Man fined after theft of washer from town store

A NEATH man who stole a display item from a high street store has been ordered to pay compensation after being caught on CCTV. Read

In credit in town centre

SAVERS and spenders in Port Talbot will have easier access to their cash thanks to a new community collection point at Aberavon’s Neath Port Talbot Credit Union. Read

On top of the world

THE first Welsh woman to conquer Everest was at Neath Port Talbot college to help inspire students to reach the peak of their potential. Read

Charity appeal to help make fun run a success

A CANCER charity is struggling to find competitors for its annual fundraising run, despite pleas for support. Read

Looking into the future

A LONG and happy life is what every person in the world wishes for – and according to a visitor to Neath fair, that’s exactly what I will have. Read

Wife assaulted in front of children

A FATHER struck his ex-wife in the face as she drove him home from work, as their two young sons watched on from the back seat. Read

Man up on letter charge

A CWMGWRACH man accused of sending a sexually-explicit letter to two girls will appear at Swansea Crown Court next month. Read

Women’s group elect leader

NEATH-BASED Plaid AM Bethan Jenkins has been elected president of her party’s newly inaugurated women’s section. Read

Assault denial

A NEATH man has appeared in court to deny assault. Read

Make an im-Pact

A RESOLVEN councillor is urging residents to attend a local PACT meeting. Read

Roy appeals for help with cemetery work

FAMILIES are being urged to roll up their sleeves and help salvage a Dulais Valley cemetery. Read

Mum disowns addict

THE mother of a Neath drug addict, who stole money from her home has said she no longer wants anything to do with him. Read

Energy saving advice

HOUSEHOLDERS in Neath Port Talbot can benefit from advice from the Energy Saving Trust when it extends the opening hours of its popular freephone advice line. Read

Welsh Assembly invest a healthy £37m to give the elderly better treatment at home

ELDERLY people in Neath Port Talbot could soon live more independent lives thanks to financial investment from the Assembly Government. Read

Expensive electric bill shocks council

A £2,000 electric bill has sparked concern among Neath councillors. Read

A tasty offering this autumn at Pontardawe

CAKE, a cuppa and a chat - that’s what’s on offer to older people in Neath Port Talbot at Pontardawe Senior Citizens Hall this autumn. Read

Tribute made to Huw Lewis

A LASTING tribute has been made to Huw Lewis, the former clerk of Neath Town Council. Read

Play area sex claim

A TODDLERS’ playground has become a place for youngsters to take drugs, have sex and cause damage, it has been claimed. Read