Actor Michael Sheen has told ITV Wales he hopes "this isn't the end of the story" for Tata steelworkers in Port Talbot.
It follows plans by Tata Steel to close both blast furnaces at its Port Talbot site, which could result in almost 3,000 job losses.
Following seven months of discussions with unions, Tata revealed last Thursday it is proceeding with its £1.25 billion investment in an electric arc furnace on the Port Talbot site and will close the two blast furnaces by the end of June and end of September respectively.
The move is expected to see 2,800 jobs lost, the majority at its site in Port Talbot.
Speaking to ITV Cymru Wales' Backstage programme, the actor said: "Ever since I can remember the steelworks being there, all my life it's always been under threat.
"So it's not like it came as a massive surprise, although it's still a huge shock obviously."
Sheen is currently starring in Nye - a new play about the life of NHS founder Aneurin Bevan.
"The wind has been blowing in one direction for a very long time," he continued.
He added: "I hope that that's not the end of the story."
Sheen shared his concern for the local community, adding: "Not only is it going to affect people and families and the community financially and economically, but also psychologically. The steelworks is the heart of the town and so what that will do to the psyche of the town as well is hard to really underestimate.
"I hope there's support there, I hope that this isn't the end of the story, that there's still a road to go down, but whatever happens, I hope that everybody gets the support that they deserve."
While unions and politicians have criticised the decision, Tata has said it is planning the biggest investment in the steel industry for decades, safeguarding the industry and preserving 5,000 jobs.
This prob has to be my favorite chess pic in recent history, its so colorful, they both look so comfortable. They also played for over 7 hours before she converted an advantage, and won the game, for the best win of her career . Comfy chess is winning chess.
The Iron Pillar of Delhi made and erected by The Dhava dynasty,this seemed to be a metallurgical wonder back then,despite being so old it didn’t catch a cold or rust yet due to absence of manganese and phosphorus. A replica was made at one of the first Tata Steel plants.
Why does (nearly) every sport have a "Wimbledon". Meaning a tournament that is more important than the world championship or in close contention with it. Genuinely curious.
Found out yesterday that Tata Steel, the company that hosts the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, does not do the chess tournament as their main thing they are actually one of the world's largest steel manufacturers. Who could have possibly guessed this
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Newly uncovered report shows that the factory Tata Steel in 🇳🇱 knew of their high concentration of carcinogenic emissions for the last 50 years. People living in the towns next to Tata have an increased chance of lung cancer. Lung cancer is sometimes up to 50 percent more common in these towns than the national average.
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I absolutely hate how chess tournaments are livestreamed and it's the #1 reason I really want to attend some events live.
My ideal way to watch classical chess is to watch 2 people (PEOPLE, not just a lifeless digital representation of their board) agonize and think in real time with a clear image of the current position and silence so I can just get absorbed in my own thoughts and watch them get absorbed in THEIR thoughts... it's almost meditative.
But there is no way to watch chess like this unless you go to a tourney. Your options are chess24, which just shows the digital board and it's a crapshoot whether the board has been properly updated or not, or watching chess.com's livestream which spends what feels like 50% of the time showing round robin footage that cuts away from a game as soon as you've started to get into it and 50% of the time on interviews and ads. It's probably not that bad but it feels like it is.
It drives me insane. I just want to watch the matches in a way that lets me get absorbed in them. That does not seem to exist unless you just buy a plane ticket
Free check-ups offered as part of "Swachhata Hi Seva" initiative
Key Points:
• Dental camp held at Tata Steel Zoological Park
• Over 50 zoo staff received free dental examinations
• Event promotes health awareness among workforce
JAMSHEDPUR – Tata Steel Zoological Park (TSZP) organized a free dental check-up camp for its staff in collaboration with Rotary Club Jamshedpur.
The initiative was part…