The most iconic landmarks in their area are the Aberdulais Falls and Margam Park.

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Two people were rescued after a van got stuck in water near Margam, and some trains and ferries were hit.

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But that was not enough to put the outcome in doubt going into the final stage at Margam Park, which was won by Solberg.

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Over the weekend, 11 people were injured after a four-car crash on the M4 between Margam and Pyle in south Wales shortly after a hailstorm.

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Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called to Kenfig Industrial Estate, near Margam, at 0615 BST after reports a van was stuck in floodwater.

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Emergency services were called to the eastbound carriageway between Margam, near Port Talbot, and Pyle, near Bridgend, after the alert was raised just after 12:30 GMT on Sunday.

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He said it was inspired by the bi-annual performance of the Passion Play that he and his family attended in Margam Park when he was growing up in Port Talbot.

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Sheen, known for his portrayals of public figures including Tony Blair and David Frost, has said he was inspired by the community spirit of the passion plays he watched at Margam Park as a youngster.

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