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Cannabis factory with 120 plants found in Briton Ferry

Jordan Jones 8 May 2026Neath Port Talbot, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

South Wales Police dismantled a cannabis factory containing up to 120 plants at a property on Middleton Street in Briton Ferry after acting on community intelligence. Electrical wiring had also been tampered with, posing a danger to neighbouring properties.

Port Talbot police seize drugs in double warrant operation

Jordan Jones 19 November 2025Neath Port Talbot, Port Talbot, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Officers recover 40kg of cannabis, suspected ketamine and cocaine in Abergwynfi and Baglan raids, leading to two arrests.

RSPCA Seeks Info on Six Kittens Found Abandoned in Bags

Jordan Jones 3 August 2025Neath, Neath Port Talbot, RSPCA, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Six newborn kittens discovered in plastic bags in Neath. Five died despite emergency care, one survivor fights for life as RSPCA investigates.

Cockroach-infested takeaway shut down in Port Talbot

Jordan Jones 31 July 2025Neath Port Talbot, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Mirchi Masalla restaurant closed immediately after health officers found filthy conditions and cockroach infestation during inspection.

Neath Man Jailed Again for Restraining Order Breach

Jordan Jones 17 June 2025Neath, Neath Port Talbot, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Neal Hancock, 39, sentenced to 12 weeks in prison after sending prohibited Instagram message to stalking victim for second time.

Van Driver Fined £1,653 for Fly-tipping Bathroom Waste

Jordan Jones 7 June 2025Crime & Court, Neath Port Talbot, South Wales, Swansea Magistrates Court, Wales News Leave a Comment

Richard Holland ordered to pay costs after eagle-eyed public spotted dumped toilet and sink at Neath beauty spot reservoir.

Neath Man Jailed for Violent Assault on Ex-partner and Kids

Jordan Jones 28 May 2025Crime & Court, Neath, Neath Port Talbot, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Grant John, 37, sentenced to 24 months after strangling ex-partner, assaulting children, and crashing car whilst drunk in Neath Port Talbot.

Cannabis Plants Burst Through Wall in Port Talbot Drug Bust

Jordan Jones 19 May 2025Crime & Court, Neath Port Talbot, Port Talbot, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

A 26-year-old man has been jailed after nearly 200 cannabis plants were found growing at a property in Sandfields, with plants pushing through into a neighbouring home.

Neath Man Jailed After Brandishing Machete at Boys

Jordan Jones 30 April 2025Crime & Court, Neath Port Talbot, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

James Driver, 20, sentenced to sixteen months in prison for threatening boys with a machete in Aberavon incident.

Teens Arrested After Chapel Fire in Port Talbot Town Centre

Jordan Jones 28 April 2025Neath Port Talbot, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Two local teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire at Bethany Chapel in Port Talbot last Thursday.

Teen Found Dead at Welsh Primary School Sparks Investigation

Jordan Jones 30 January 2025Neath, Neath Port Talbot, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

A community in Neath, South Wales, unites in grief as 13-year-old Connor Slade is found dead at Melin Primary School. Family launches fundraiser while authorities investigate the circumstances.

Mother Dog and Puppies Rescued in Welsh Community

Jordan Jones 23 January 2025Glynneath, Neath Port Talbot, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

South Wales Police successfully rescue abandoned mother dog and her nine puppies in Glynneath following public concerns.

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