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Daily reports on Neath and from around the South Wales region. en-gb WalesOnline http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/anger-over-cancer-charity-ruling-91466-21383184/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/anger-over-cancer-charity-ruling-91466-21383184/ 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. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/comments-devalue-area-91466-21382926/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/comments-devalue-area-91466-21382926/ A COUNCILLOR’S negative stance has sent house prices tumbling in Neath Abbey, it has been claimed. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/benefit-cheat-backfires-91466-21383093/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/benefit-cheat-backfires-91466-21383093/ 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. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/tony-bowls-them-over-91466-21383183/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/tony-bowls-them-over-91466-21383183/ PUPILS at Cwrt Sart Comprehensive ended their literacy project with a visit from Cricket ace Tony Cottey. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/homeless-teenager-guilty-of-motoring-offences-91466-21383097/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/homeless-teenager-guilty-of-motoring-offences-91466-21383097/ A TEENAGER who lost his home due to his grandmother’s death has been in court for the second time in two months. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/players-to-join-wales-run-in-memory-of-tragic-snid-91466-21382802/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/players-to-join-wales-run-in-memory-of-tragic-snid-91466-21382802/ PLAYERS and coaching staff from Neath RFC are putting on their running shoes in remembrance of scrum-half Gareth Jones. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/complaints-put-on-hold-91466-21383091/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/complaints-put-on-hold-91466-21383091/ A WATCHDOG has expressed concern that local health bosses are failing to meet complaints targets. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/concern-over-youth-shelter-91466-21382721/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/concern-over-youth-shelter-91466-21382721/ 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. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/top-toilets-flushed-with-success-91466-21383095/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/top-toilets-flushed-with-success-91466-21383095/ 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. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/waging-war-on-plaque-vandals-91466-21382911/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/waging-war-on-plaque-vandals-91466-21382911/ DESPERATE vandals tried to wrench a metal plaque from a Neath memorial in the hope of selling it as scrap metal. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/thank-you-mrs-evans-91466-21382720/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/thank-you-mrs-evans-91466-21382720/ ONE Neath teacher will be putting her red pens away for the very last time. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/trip-of-a-lifetime-91466-21382722/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/trip-of-a-lifetime-91466-21382722/ TWENTY-FOUR ill and disabled travellers from Neath Port Talbot will set out on a pilgrimage to Lourdes on Friday http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/joanne-fulfils-ambition-in-tribute-to-late-husband-91466-21382803/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/joanne-fulfils-ambition-in-tribute-to-late-husband-91466-21382803/ A NEATH woman has overcome grief to graduate from Swansea University. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/alert-over-fake-vodka-91466-21382805/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/alert-over-fake-vodka-91466-21382805/ NEATH Port Talbot Trading Standards has warned members of the public and traders to be on the look-out for potentially lethal counterfeit vodka. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/grants-offer-to-local-groups-91466-21382806/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/grants-offer-to-local-groups-91466-21382806/ COMMUNITY organisations and voluntary groups in the Neath area may be able to apply for grants from Ffynnon Oer Wind Farm Ltd. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/field-of-its-own-91466-21382807/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/field-of-its-own-91466-21382807/ NEATH Male Choir can now boast to have sung in The Royal Albert Hall, and a farmyard barn in a field. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/appeal-for-witnesses-91466-21382810/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/appeal-for-witnesses-91466-21382810/ POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a serious road traffic collision on Monday, July 14, at Old Road, Briton Ferry. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/mp-helps-rugby-club-survival-91466-21382811/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/mp-helps-rugby-club-survival-91466-21382811/ INTERVENTION by Neath MP Peter Hain has saved Crynant Rugby club from possible closure. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/fab-time-had-by-all-91466-21382864/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/fab-time-had-by-all-91466-21382864/ PUPILS from Blaengwrach Primary celebrated the 100 year anniversary of the school with a musical bonanza. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/surprise-award-for-christopher-91466-21382865/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/neath/2008/07/24/surprise-award-for-christopher-91466-21382865/ A NEATH volunteer has been praised for his outstanding achievement at an awards ceremony.