Neath Port Talbot
Neath Port Talbot Council sets out draft budget as £16.6m gap revealed
Neath Port Talbot Council has published its draft 2026/27 budget, warning that rising costs and service pressures have left the…
Councillors back bold plan to explore Swansea Valley tram‑train link
A tram‑train line connecting valleys communities with Swansea has moved a step closer after Neath Port Talbot councillors unanimously backed…
Another amber alert: South West Wales braced for torrential rain on Monday
Yet another amber weather warning has been slapped on South West Wales, with forecasters warning of relentless downpours, flooding risks…
Bus strikes across South West Wales come to an end after deal agreed
The long-running dispute that brought disruption to bus services across South West Wales has finally been resolved, with First Cymru…
Illegal vapes seized after shop sells to 15‑year‑old in Neath Port Talbot sting
A shop in Rhyd‑y‑fro has been caught selling a vape to a 15‑year‑old during a police sting, leading to the…
Neath Port Talbot rules out more 20mph zones reverting to 30mph after review
Council officers say no further roads will revert to 30mph following assessments carried out since the Welsh Government’s controversial 20mph…
First Cymru bus strikes postponed after new pay offer
Planned strike action by First Cymru bus workers has been partially suspended after the company tabled a new pay offer.
Young volunteers launch new litter picking hub in Port Talbot
A group of young people have helped launch a new community litter picking hub at The New Plaza in Port…
Swansea and Neath Port Talbot probation service told it is failing to keep the public safe
Inspectors have warned that probation officers in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot are not doing enough to protect the public,…
Alltwen man jailed for child sex abuse offences
A man from Alltwen in the Swansea Valley has been jailed for more than two years after pleading guilty to…