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The latest news roundup for Port Talbot and South Wales brought to you from 2 local news providers; BBC News (17 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.
South Wales Evening Post commented Pledge over woodland after tree virus strikes
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From This Is South Wales, 2/7/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented Tenant's blood boiling due to hot water wait
A CHECKOUT worker says he is "disgusted" to be facing two weeks without hot water after the council struggled to cope... (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 2/7/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented Swansea City: Rodgers deal a huge boost
HUW Jenkins reckons Swansea City are about to secure the future of a star as Brendan Rodgers finalises a new Liberty Stadium... (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 2/7/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented City sparking interest since Swans scored top tier spot
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From This Is South Wales, 2/7/2012
Rugby region funding could change
Professional rugby in Wales could face another shake-up, with some regions receiving more funding than others, as accounts show all four losing money. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/7/2012
Swansea expect Rodgers interest
Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins says manager Brendan Rodgers will soon be targeted by one of the Premier League's top clubs. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/7/2012
Wales have double fitness boost
Wales hope to have Gethin Jenkins, Dan Lydiate and Alex Cuthbert available for their Six Nations clash with Scotland while captain Sam Warburton's fitness is a doubt. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/7/2012
Blues make shock Arms Park return
Cardiff Blues are to make a shock Arms Park return on Friday to face Connacht in the Pro12 League. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/7/2012
Newport County v Carshalton (Tue)
Newport County manager Justin Edinburgh is confident his side can progress to the FA Trophy quarter-finals. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/7/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented MPs could be given tablets
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From This Is South Wales, 2/7/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented We haven't give up fight
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From This Is South Wales, 2/7/2012
V_Jones published Six Nations 2012: Bradley Davies to face hearing over tip-tackle
Wales lock Bradley Davies and Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris have both been cited for foul play during the RBS 6 Nations match... (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 2/7/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented Tune in to family panto fun
THE Pied Piper will call the tune in Briton Ferry from tomorrow. (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 2/7/2012
Simon Thomas out of Plaid contest
Mid and West Wales Assembly Member Simon Thomas pulls out of the Plaid Cymru leadership election and backs Ceredigion AM Elin Jones. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/6/2012
Witness appeal after fatal fire
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a house fire in Neath although they are not treating the cause of the blaze as suspicious. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/6/2012
Hotel occupiers facing eviction
Group occupying vacant hotel in Swansea served with eviction notice (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/6/2012
calvin227 commented Dolphin Hotel squatters cause a stink with leak
SQUATTERS caused chaos in the city centre after sewage and water from a disused hotel leaked into neighbouring shops and cafes. (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 2/4/2012
Swansea-Cork ferry is to close
The Swansea-Cork ferry service is to close with the loss of 78 jobs, as its owners fail to raise funds to resume sailings. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/2/2012
Gareth00 commented Occupiers take over Swansea's Dolphin Hotel
SQUATTERS who have taken over the Dolphin Hotel in Swansea insist the covert operation to occupy the building was entirely legal. (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 1/31/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented 'We've filled 1,000 city potholes'
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From This Is South Wales, 2/7/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented A&E wait time getting longer as targets slip
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From This Is South Wales, 2/7/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented Squatters call for chance to stay in Dolphin Hotel
SQUATTERS who have taken up residence in a city centre hotel have argued it is in the owner's interests to let them stay where... (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 2/7/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented Suspension of health watchdog boss extended
THE vice-chairwoman of a city health watchdog who made claims about an 'epidemic' of bed sores has been suspended for a further... (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 2/7/2012
Welsh towns have most empty shops
Port Talbot has one of the lowest shop vacancy rates in Wales but Swansea has one of the highest, new figures suggest. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/7/2012
Woman rescued from kitchen fire
An elderly woman is rescued by firefighters following a blaze in her kitchen late on Monday night. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/7/2012
Bowe Ulster return moves closer
Ireland winger Tommy Bowe agrees in principle to return to Ulster but the final contracts have yet to be signed. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/7/2012
Lock Davies cited for tip tackle
Wales lock Bradley Davies is cited for the tip tackle that saw him sin-binned in Sunday's win over Ireland. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/7/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented Dangerous claims
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From This Is South Wales, 2/7/2012
This is SouthWales published Carmarthenshire woman rescued from kitchen fire
FIREMEN rescued an elderly woman from her Llangennech home after a fire broke out in the kitchen. (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 2/7/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented Ref had 'three different excuses'
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From This Is South Wales, 2/7/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented Charity chief in 'race motivated criticism' claim
A SWANSEA-BASED charity under investigation for misuse of public funds is facing racially motivated criticism, in the opinion of... (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 2/7/2012
South Wales Evening Post commented Eviction notice for squatters at former Swansea hotel
SQUATTERS occupying a Swansea hotel, turning it into a community centre, have been served an eviction notice. (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 2/6/2012
'Wikileaks source' to face trial
Wikileaks suspect Bradley Manning, who grew up in Pembrokeshire, will face a court martial, says the US Army. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/6/2012
Council showing meetings on web
Pembrokeshire council is to broadcast its meetings on the internet, claiming to be only the second authority in Wales to do so. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/6/2012
Gold mine manager job up for grabs
Search on for manager of Dolaucothi Gold Mines tourist attraction (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/6/2012
Tories' concern at charity links
The Conservatives in Wales demand answers about links between the Labour Party and the chief executive of a Swansea-based charity facing allegations of financial mismanagement. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 2/3/2012
This is SouthWales commented Valentine's Day: Top ten restaurants in South Wales
HE was one of the great romantic poets of the generation, so Valentine's Day may inspire lovers to follow in the footsteps of... (read full story...)
From This Is South Wales, 1/31/2012
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