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Daily reports from the Welsh town and from around the South Wales region. en-gb WalesOnline http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/24/the-great-divide-91466-21383185/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/24/the-great-divide-91466-21383185/ CLAIMS of noise pollution from a Sandfields bar have split the community of those living nearby. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/24/corus-get-into-the-swim-of-things-91466-21382817/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/24/corus-get-into-the-swim-of-things-91466-21382817/ ROUGH sea conditions failed to spoil the day for competitors who took part in Corus’ third annual Aquathlon at Aberavon beach. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/24/retail-development-will-still-go-ahead-91466-21382819/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/24/retail-development-will-still-go-ahead-91466-21382819/ “DON’T panic” – that’s the message from an Aberavon councillor to residents concerned about the lack of progress on a flagship retail development. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/24/strike-action-leaves-dog-stranded-on-aberavon-beach-91466-21382821/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/24/strike-action-leaves-dog-stranded-on-aberavon-beach-91466-21382821/ PORT TALBOT coastguards were forced to leave a dog stranded last week due to strike action. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/24/sky-high-entertainment-91466-21382935/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/24/sky-high-entertainment-91466-21382935/ CLOUDY skies did not deter keen visitors from Aberavon Beach Festival last week. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/24/port-talbot-dental-practice-turns-private-for-adult-patients-91466-21383103/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/24/port-talbot-dental-practice-turns-private-for-adult-patients-91466-21383103/ DENTAL patients in Port Talbot could soon be paying a monthly fee, just to be on the books. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/24/fifty-year-celebration-for-ground-braking-school-91466-21383104/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/24/fifty-year-celebration-for-ground-braking-school-91466-21383104/ CELEBRATION of Sandfields Comprehensive School has been supported by Aberavon AM Dr Brian Gibbons. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/24/banding-together-to-protect-your-tots-91466-21383105/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/24/banding-together-to-protect-your-tots-91466-21383105/ KEEPING track of you toddler will be a lot easier on Aberavon beach this summer. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/17/paul-s-back-to-selling-phones-91466-21342623/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/17/paul-s-back-to-selling-phones-91466-21342623/ PORT Talbot star Paul Potts has returned to his previous vocation of selling mobile phones. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/17/ex-mayor-s-army-plan-91466-21342624/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/17/ex-mayor-s-army-plan-91466-21342624/ PLANS to recognise the efforts of Neath Port Talbot’s servicemen and women are being considered by the borough council. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/17/play-time-again-as-councillors-unveil-improvements-91466-21342625/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/17/play-time-again-as-councillors-unveil-improvements-91466-21342625/ CAMPAIGNERS in Port Talbot are celebrating after the re-opening of Talbot Memorial Park’s children’s play area last week. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/17/paul-s-back-to-selling-phones-91466-21342627/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/17/paul-s-back-to-selling-phones-91466-21342627/ PORT Talbot star Paul Potts has returned to his previous vocation of selling mobile phones. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/17/list-of-schools-confirmed-to-close-91466-21342628/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/17/list-of-schools-confirmed-to-close-91466-21342628/ Primary Schools http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/17/disruption-looms-as-council-staff-strike-over-pay-rise-91466-21342629/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/17/disruption-looms-as-council-staff-strike-over-pay-rise-91466-21342629/ THOUSANDS of council workers in Neath Port Talbot will be striking in a bitter row over pay today. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/17/ex-mayor-s-army-plan-91466-21342630/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/17/ex-mayor-s-army-plan-91466-21342630/ PLANS to recognise the efforts of Neath Port Talbot’s servicemen and women are being considered by the borough council. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/17/play-time-again-as-councillors-unveil-improvements-91466-21342631/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/17/play-time-again-as-councillors-unveil-improvements-91466-21342631/ CAMPAIGNERS in Port Talbot are celebrating after the re-opening of Talbot Memorial Park’s children’s play area last week. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/17/tragic-mum-calls-for-mental-health-action-91466-21343276/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/17/tragic-mum-calls-for-mental-health-action-91466-21343276/ THE mum of one of the 22 teenagers thought to have committed suicide in Bridgend has started a campaign to improve services at a mental health unit. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/17/two-arrests-for-suspected-drug-dealing-91466-21343277/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/17/two-arrests-for-suspected-drug-dealing-91466-21343277/ POLICE have arrested two suspected drug dealers in Port Talbot. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/17/eastern-promise-91466-21343278/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/17/eastern-promise-91466-21343278/ A BLACK belt in martial arts is hoping to give people in Port Talbot a taste of the Orient at a free open evening. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/17/surgery-closure-review-91466-21343279/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/port-talbot/2008/07/17/surgery-closure-review-91466-21343279/ HEALTH bosses are to reconsider the decision to close Tonmawr surgery following intervention from a watchdog group.