6 h. ago More than £20 million in funding approved for three Neath Port Talbot projects

It is part of a wider £70m funding allocation that has been announced in the past nine months

Economics

10 h. ago Michael Sheen shares emotional message following dad's death

His father was a 'hugely valued regular' of the dementia group in Port Talbot prior to his death and the star has shared a fundraiser to support the cause

Events

11 h. ago Work set to begin on two major projects in Neath Port Talbot

Both projects were approved unanimously by members at a council planning committee last year

Politics

3 d. ago Friends were pulled underwater as they desperately tried to stop bodybuilder teenager drowning after he jumped off pier, inquest told

David Ejimofor, 15, tragically died at Aberavon beach, Neath port Talbot, on Monday, June 19, 2023 after jumping in to the sea to celebrate the end of his GCSE exams.

Events

4 d. ago Teenager, 15, said he couldn't swim before jumping off pier and drowning in end of exams celebration, inquest told

David Ejimofor, 15, died at Aberavon beach, Neath port Talbot, on Monday, June 19, 2023, after he'd jumped from the high pier with his friends.

Events

4 d. ago David Ejimofor inquest hears pals ‘egging boy on’ before he jumped to his death

David Ejimofor was a talented 15-year-old with his whole life ahead of him who died after he was persuaded to jump into the sea off a pier in Port Talbot, Wales

Events

6 d. ago Major update on project aimed at transforming Port Talbot town centre

The project which is aimed at regenerating the town centre and improving key facilities

Politics

9 d. ago 'More could have been done' over Tata job losses in Port Talbot

A new report calls out both UK and Welsh governments

Politics

2 w. ago Councillor to leave Neath Port Talbot coalition over concerns with town centre plan

He also said there was a lack of momentum on other key policies he had championed

Politics

2 w. ago McFly praise fan who 'stole the show' at Swansea gig and tell him 'he's in'

McFly drummer Harry Judd retells the viral moment that saw Port Talbot

Politics

2 w. ago McFly superfan from Port Talbot meets band after chance encounter

McFly superfan from Port Talbot meets band after chance encounter  BBC

Politics

2 w. ago BGT's Bruno Tonioli 'didn't think it was possible' as dancing Welsh kids have best answer to prize money question

The dance group from Port Talbot received high praise from all the judges

Politics

2 w. ago ITV Britain's Got Talent's TDM dancers promise 'bigger and better' semi

The high-energy group from Port Talbot made a massive impression on their judges in their first audition

Culture

3 w. ago New trial planned for electric vehicle owners in Neath Port Talbot

It comes as the use of electric vehicles becomes more widespread and the demand for charging options grows, particularly for people with no driveway

Politics

4 w. ago Teens arrested on suspicion of arson after huge chapel fire in Port Talbot

Significant damage has been caused to the Grade II listed 1880 sub-classical style building. Police investigations are ongoing

Events

4 w. ago Moment 'jealous' married headmaster attacks his love rival deputy with a wrench after believing they BOTH had secret affair with same colleague

Anthony John Felton, 54, armed himself with the wrench and sought out his colleague Richard Pyke, 51, attacking him from behind at St Joseph's Catholic School in Port Talbot, South Wales.

Society

4 w. ago Moment 'jealous' married headteacher attacks his love rival deputy with a wrench after finding out they BOTH had secret affair with same colleague

Anthony John Felton, 54, armed himself with the wrench and sought out his colleague Richard Pyke, 51, attacking him from behind at St Joseph's Catholic School in Port Talbot, South Wales.

Society

4 w. ago Port Talbot chapel up in flames as Historic building's roof engulfed in blaze

The emergency services have been called to the scene of a huge blaze at the grade II listed Bethany English Calvinistic Methodist Chapel in Port Talbot, South Wales

Politics

4 w. ago Port Talbot fire: Historic building goes up in flames as huge blaze erupts from roof

The grade II listed Bethany English Calvinistic Methodist Chapel in Port Talbot, South Wales is on fire - crowds have gathered on the street to watch firefighters tackle the blaze

Events

4 w. ago Port Talbot fire live updates: Huge fire takes hold at historic chapel

Six fire appliances are in attendance and flames and thick smoke could be seen for miles around. People have been sharing video and pictures of the large blaze online

Events