Stephanie and Jordan Tate, who both work at the packaging site, had their world turned upside down last year when their son Frazer was diagnosed with a condition meaning he needed extensive chemotherapy.

Despite having a leg amputated as a result of the treatment, he has since returned to school and is enjoying being back with his friends.

Tata Steel UK were once again the headline sponsors for the event, as well as sponsoring the Contribution to Charity award, picked up this year by Friends of Margam Park, who undertake hours of voluntary work to make the Park the incredible attraction that it is.  

Race organisers Shaun and Anna Tobin led proceedings, offering an insight into the history of the race and emphasising the importance of supporting the local community.

Shaun said: “2024 marked another fantastic event, with record numbers of runners and money raised. A massive thank you to all of our runners, supporters and race volunteers. A particular thanks goes to Tata Steel UK and Runtech for once again sponsoring the day.  

“As always, every penny raised from the event will go back into the community and to local charities.

The 8 page newspaper is not only available online, but also as paper copies that can picked up in local supermarkets and civic centres.

The news that the local council has given planning permission to the company's development makes the front page of the paper, entitled "EAF- it's a Yes!"

According to Rajesh, Founder’s Day is a time to reinforce the principles and foresight of Jamsetji Tata. 

He said: “It is a day filled with pride and it is an opportunity to emphasise the values established by the founder over a century ago, which continue to guide the Tata Group's operations, ethics and values today.”

Incorporating every school in Port Talbot and Briton Ferry, the Wizards League is a competitive league run by Aberavon RFC, involving classroom sessions focused on healthy eating and wellbeing, as well as rugby and netball skills sessions. It all culminates in league games and a one-day tournament - the Tata Steel Cup, in March.

The league has been running since 2010, providing opportunities for more children to be involved in sport, with every team receiving free kit and access to resources. 

The money raised will provide crucial funding for cutting edge medical equipment, facilities and emotional support for children and families at the national children’s hospital for Wales.

Rob Dare, Fire and Rescue Manager at Tata Steel UK, visited Noah’s Ark at Christmas last year to deliver gifts to children, after securing donations from Tata Steel UK contractors.

Fast forward 18 months, and Rob’s passion has sparked an incredible wave of support.

This generous contribution aims to support the vital mission of ensuring that every child has a safe and comfortable place to sleep.

Bed poverty exists when a family doesn’t have the sleeping arrangements they need for their children due to a lack of financial resources. For children in this situation, it has a significant impact on their education. 

In a new video, we talk to Sam Owen from JES Skills Academy and Rob Barber form UKSE about the Skills Academy and how it could potentially support the growth of welding and fabricating skills in the South West Wales regions

UKSE has provided a six-figure loan to local engineering contractor JES which is greatly increasing the capacity of its training centre. The firm has been a key contractor to the Tata Steel works, their business relationship stretching back some 40 years.

Recently elected MP for Wolverhampton North East, Sureena Brackenridge, was the latest Parliamentarian left amazed by the state-of-the-art operations boasted by her local site in Steelpark, Wednesfield.

Reflecting on the visit to Tata Steel’s largest distribution and processing facility, she said: “I grew up around here so it’s been interesting to see what goes on inside the plant – I did not expect the scale of the operations I saw; the technology, the robots and the highly skilled workforce that are really valuable for Wolverhampton.