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Thousands caught speeding on Swansea and Port Talbot roads — including one driver at 111mph in a 50 zone

More than 96,000 drivers were issued Notices of Intended Prosecution (NIPs) for speeding in South Wales over the past year — and several of the worst-affected roads are in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. Among the most striking figures was a driver clocked at 111mph on the M4 at Junction 41 Pentyla–Seaway Parade Bridge westbound, where the speed limit is just 50mph. The offence, recorded in January 2025, was one of the five worst speeding inciden…Port Talbot · Port Talbot Read Article

A horrendous tale: How a strapping lad was injured for life at work and then fell victim to corporate power and unfair justice

Happier times. Matthew Reynolds (right) enjoying a drink with his late dad, Howard, before his horrendous accident Matthew Reynolds was a strong strapping lad who earned good money – £80,000 a year – as a welder at the Tata Steel works in Port Talbot, South Wales. He had already bought his own flat and his future was bright. Then one day as he was welding steel a large heavy refractory brick in the roof of the works came loose and fell 150 feet …Port Talbot · Port Talbot Read Article

Wales: After the Disappearance of Its Blast Furnaces, Port Talbot Tries to Avoid Its Impoverishment

In July and September 2024, the two blast furnaces in Port Talbot, in southern Wales, were closed by the Indian conglomerate Tata. The municipality and a union organized to counter the usual collapse of the former industrial cities.Port Talbot · Port Talbot Read Article

Tata Steel fined £1.5 million after contractor's workplace death

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Tata Steel has been fined £1.5 million following the death of a contractor at its Port Talbot steelworks plant.Port Talbot · Port Talbot Read Article

Tata Steel fined £1.5m following death of contractor at Welsh steelworks

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Justin Day, 44, from Llansamlet, Swansea, died from injuries he sustained while working at the Port Talbot site in 2019.Business · Port Talbot See the Story

Tata Steel picks ABB for Port Talbot steel plant electrification

TATA STEEL has appointed engineering firm ABB to provide electrification and process technologies for its Port Talbot site in South Wales. The project is part of Tata Steel’s £1.25 billion plan to transition to low CO₂ steel production.The investment includes the construction of a 320-tonne capacity Electric Arc Furnace (EAF), expected to be commissioned in 2027/8. The UK Government is supporting the project with £500 million. Tata Steel said th…Port Talbot · Port Talbot Read Article

Global firm awarded major contract at Port Talbot steelworks

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A global engineering firm has been awarded a major contract to help decarbonise UK steel production in Port Talbot.Port Talbot · Port Talbot Read Article

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Thousands caught speeding on Swansea and Port Talbot roads — including one driver at 111mph in a 50 zone

A horrendous tale: How a strapping lad was injured for life at work and then fell victim to corporate power and unfair justice

Wales: After the Disappearance of Its Blast Furnaces, Port Talbot Tries to Avoid Its Impoverishment

Tata Steel fined £1.5 million after contractor's workplace death

Tata Steel fined £1.5m following death of contractor at Welsh steelworks

Tata Steel picks ABB for Port Talbot steel plant electrification

Global firm awarded major contract at Port Talbot steelworks

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Case Reports: Steel Worker Died After Crush Incident

Thousands caught speeding on Swansea and Port Talbot roads — including one driver at 111mph in a 50 zone

A horrendous tale: How a strapping lad was injured for life at work and then fell victim to corporate power and unfair justice

Wales: After the Disappearance of Its Blast Furnaces, Port Talbot Tries to Avoid Its Impoverishment

Tata Steel fined £1.5 million after contractor's workplace death

Tata Steel fined £1.5m following death of contractor at Welsh steelworks

Tata Steel picks ABB for Port Talbot steel plant electrification

Global firm awarded major contract at Port Talbot steelworks