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The latest news roundup for Port Talbot and South Wales brought to you from 2 local news providers; BBC News (19 stories), This Is South Wales (20 stories). Our news roundup is updated twice daily, click any link to view the full story in a new window on the news provider's website.
Muamba tweet student says 'sorry'
A student who was jailed after making racist remarks on Twitter about footballer Fabrice Muamba apologises. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/22/2012
Katherine Jenkins' TV dance final
Singer Katherine Jenkins is preparing for the final of Dancing with the Stars - the US version of Strictly Come Dancing - after a perfect score. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/22/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented Green solution for bridge
HAVING read the various views on the slip bridge (ie pull it down/restore it), may I offer a third opinion? (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 5/22/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented High level of AMs' waste
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From This Is South Wales, 5/22/2012
Hook targets Wales fly-half spot
James Hook believes his experiences in the French Top 14 with Perpignan can help his bid to be Wales fly-half. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/22/2012
Gabbidon maintains Wales ambition
Danny Gabbidon hopes to feature under new manager Chris Coleman despite being omitted from the squad to face Mexico. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/22/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented Proposal to alter AMs' selection
Article (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 5/22/2012
South Wales Evening Post published Hit-and-run safety fears
DESPERATE calls have been made to prevent speeding on a busy Llanelli street, after a three-car pile-up. (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 5/22/2012
Carmarthen Journal published Take your chance to entertain
Article (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 5/22/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented Windsor gets ready for royal occasion
AND they say people aren't bothered about the monarchy anymore. (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 5/22/2012
South Wales Evening Post published Search called off for missing Swansea diver Neil Hughes
A SWANSEA dad has gone missing while on a diving trip off the south Devon coast. (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 5/22/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented Poverty target unlikely
THE Children's Commissioner for Wales Keith Towler has said it is unlikely that child poverty will be eradicated in Wales by the... (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 5/21/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented City's voters recall history
Article (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 5/21/2012
Jones injury blow hits Barbarians
Injury rules out veteran fly-half Stephen Jones from facing Wales for the Barbarians on Saturday, 2 June in Cardiff. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/21/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented Partners' unique approach
AN enterprising pair of entrepreneurs in Neath have employed a unique business model which has allowed them to bring traditional... (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 5/21/2012
Cuts 'threaten crime response'
A retiring chief constable says police could miss crime such as anti-social behaviour because of the impact of UK government cuts. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/21/2012
Caravan VAT plan fear for tourism
Charging VAT on static caravan sales would have a damaging impact on tourism in Wales, it has been claimed. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/18/2012
Rodgers rejects Liverpool talks
Swansea boss not interested in speaking to Liverpool about vacant managerial position (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/18/2012
Case against Hain not proceeding
A contempt of court case taken against Neath MP Peter Hain over criticisms he made of a judge in Northern Ireland is not proceeding. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/17/2012
Death of former chief constable
Former Dyfed-Powys Police chief constable Terry Grange, who retired five years ago, dies following a long illness. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/22/2012
Howley wants Davies to stay put
Wales coach Robert Howley and hooker Ken Owens want Nigel Davies to remain at the Scarlets, not take over at Gloucester. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/22/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented No suits for prom pupils after Moss closes in Swansea
PARENTS have been left disappointed after a suit shop shut in Swansea less than two months ahead of a school prom. (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 5/22/2012
V_Jones commented Fabrice Muamba tweeter Liam Stacey banned from Swansea University...
The Swansea University student who was jailed after making a series of racist Twitter comments following the collapse of... (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 5/22/2012
County want Parade deal by Friday
Newport County chairman Chris Blight hopes they can seal a future at Rodney Parade by the end of the week. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/22/2012
Colsaerts lines up for Wales Open
New Volvo World Match Play champion Nicolas Colsaerts will play in ISPS Handa Wales Open from 31 May-3 June. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/22/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented Swansea City in race for £3m Blackpool star Matt Phillips
SWANSEA City could join the race for Blackpool starlet Matt Phillips after the Seasiders missed out on promotion to the Premier... (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 5/22/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented Senior cop gives crime warning following cuts
ONE of Wales's most senior police officers has warned of an "austerity crimewave" as police budgets are slashed. (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 5/22/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented Additions to boards
Article (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 5/22/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented Police vow to continue hunt after drug dealers are jailed
POLICE have vowed to continue "hunting down" drug dealers after a Liverpool man was jailed for his part in shipping... (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 5/22/2012
South Wales Evening Post published Leinster v Ospreys: 'Ryan Jones can make the difference in Pro12...
SCOTT Quinnell has pinpointed Ryan Jones as the man who can help throw a spanner in the Leinster machine in the Pro12 final this... (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 5/22/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented Lethal boozing craze hits web
A SWANSEA University rugby captain has gained internet notoriety after posting videos of himself drinking potentially lethal... (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 5/21/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented Help us spend Maesgwyn farm cash windfall
A PUBLIC meeting will be called so Glynneath people can have a say on how they want a multi-million pound cash windfall spent. (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 5/21/2012
Beach algae mistaken for sewage
Suspected sewage washed up in Swansea and Pembrokeshire identified as rotting algae (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/21/2012
Rugby club settles its tax debts
Neath Rugby Club sees a winding-up order dismissed at London's High Court after a dispute over unpaid tax is resolved. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/21/2012
Allergy test results are welcomed
Babies given a "friendly" bacteria supplement are less likely to develop allergies when they grow up, according to a study by Swansea University. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/19/2012
Police in stations shake-up plan
The front counters at seven small police stations in mid and south west Wales could shut to the public under plans by Dyfed-Powys Police. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/18/2012
Stray turkey puzzle for suburb
RSPCA officers are trying to trace the owners of a turkey found on the streets of Swansea (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/18/2012
Beach award's winners and losers
Six beaches in Wales, including Aberavon and Cefn Sidan, lose blue flag status but 43 beaches and five marinas earn the award. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/17/2012
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