35 h. 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

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36 h. 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.

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37 h. 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.

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53 h. 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

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55 h. 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

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55 h. 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

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3 d. ago Plaid Cymru says Labour ‘abandoned’ Port Talbot steelworkers after Tata closure

Liz Saville Roberts says the Government does not know how many people have used a fund for retraining redundant workers.

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1 week ago Contractor agreed for 1.8m tonne pickle line in Port Talbot steel works

work is expected to begin at the site in the summer of 2025 with an estimated completion time of three years

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1 week ago Comparing Port Talbot with Scunthorpe ‘not entirely fair’, says union official

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has new powers to control steelworks in England.

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1 week ago Why UK Government stepped in to save British Steel but didn't keep Port Talbot blast furnaces going

The UK government has been accused of 'double standards' and has been warned that the people of Wales will not forget what has happened

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2 w. ago It was on the edge of an abyss but this steeltown social club found a way to survive

Port Talbot Gas Welfare Club has been a part of the fabric of Port Talbot for 76 years, but the end looked nigh for a time, despite the gritty determination of the people running it

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2 w. ago Parliament approves British Steel bill as sources say owners blocked from entering Scunthorpe plant – live

The Steel Industry (Special Measures) has now passed through the House of Lords and is awaiting royal assentIt’s been a busy morning for Sarah Jones, who is now on BBC Breakfast.Asked whether the government had received any private offers for the company’s Scunthorpe plant, Sarah Jones said:There is not at the moment, to answer your question, a private company that is there willing to invest at this point.When we came into government, there was a deal on the table with Tata Steel in Port Talbot.We negotiated in 10 weeks a much better deal, but there was a private company willing to invest, who are now investing.We are hoping that the company will co-operate with what we are asking them to do, we hope that we will give them a notice and they will continue.If they do not, we will step in. Now the company will be liable for any costs that we incur, and we will seek to get that money back.We have the £2.5 billion fund for steel which we had in our manifesto, that we will use if necessar...

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2 w. ago MPs approve British Steel bill after Chinese owners’ ‘excessive’ demands – live

Bill now proceeds to the House of Lords for debate and passageIt’s been a busy morning for Sarah Jones, who is now on BBC Breakfast.Asked whether the government had received any private offers for the company’s Scunthorpe plant, Sarah Jones said:There is not at the moment, to answer your question, a private company that is there willing to invest at this point.When we came into government, there was a deal on the table with Tata Steel in Port Talbot.We negotiated in 10 weeks a much better deal, but there was a private company willing to invest, who are now investing.We are hoping that the company will co-operate with what we are asking them to do, we hope that we will give them a notice and they will continue.If they do not, we will step in. Now the company will be liable for any costs that we incur, and we will seek to get that money back.We have the £2.5 billion fund for steel which we had in our manifesto, that we will use if necessary, so there will be no extra costs to the Exch...

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2 w. ago UK Government accused of double standards in plan to save British Steel

Welsh Politicians criticised the Government’s plans to save jobs in Scunthorpe, suggesting it failed to do the same for Port Talbot.

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2 w. ago MPs debate emergency law to take control of British Steel after Chinese owners’ ‘excessive’ demands – live

No 10 has published a draft law that would give the business secretary the power to direct the companyIt’s been a busy morning for Sarah Jones, who is now on BBC Breakfast.Asked whether the government had received any private offers for the company’s Scunthorpe plant, Sarah Jones said:There is not at the moment, to answer your question, a private company that is there willing to invest at this point.When we came into government, there was a deal on the table with Tata Steel in Port Talbot.We negotiated in 10 weeks a much better deal, but there was a private company willing to invest, who are now investing.We are hoping that the company will co-operate with what we are asking them to do, we hope that we will give them a notice and they will continue.If they do not, we will step in. Now the company will be liable for any costs that we incur, and we will seek to get that money back.We have the £2.5 billion fund for steel which we had in our manifesto, that we will use if necessary, so ...

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2 w. ago MPs debating emergency law to take control of British Steel – live

No 10 has published a draft law that would give the business secretary the power to direct the companyIt’s been a busy morning for Sarah Jones, who is now on BBC Breakfast.Asked whether the government had received any private offers for the company’s Scunthorpe plant, Sarah Jones said:There is not at the moment, to answer your question, a private company that is there willing to invest at this point.When we came into government, there was a deal on the table with Tata Steel in Port Talbot.We negotiated in 10 weeks a much better deal, but there was a private company willing to invest, who are now investing.We are hoping that the company will co-operate with what we are asking them to do, we hope that we will give them a notice and they will continue.If they do not, we will step in. Now the company will be liable for any costs that we incur, and we will seek to get that money back.We have the £2.5 billion fund for steel which we had in our manifesto, that we will use if necessary, so ...

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2 w. ago Parliament recalled to save British Steel plant but 'why not for Port Talbot'

Plaid Cymru's Westminster leader Liz Saville Roberts has questioned why the government did not intervene to protect Port Talbot steelworks in the same way it is acting over Scunthorpe.

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2 w. ago 'When it was Wales, they mocked. Now it’s England, they act'

Plaid Cymru's Westminster leader Liz Saville Roberts has questioned why the government did not intervene to protect Port Talbot steelworks in the same way it is acting over Scunthorpe

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2 w. ago Poll gives Labour in Wales a small glimmer of hope ahead of Senedd election

The poll shows the problems Labour are facing as Reform and Plaid Cymru close the gap

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2 w. ago Headteacher admits attacking fellow teacher and intended to cause him serious injury

Anthony Felton was head of St Joseph's School in Sandfields, Port Talbot, when he attacked a fellow teacher in March this year

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