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We are delighted to celebrate the Estyn inspection report for Gwaunfarren Primary School – continuing the strong pattern of success across Merthyr Tydfil schools! The report highlights the school as “…
The Cyfarthfa200 campaign has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading cultural initiatives at the 2026 Museums and Heritage Awards. Shortlisted for Marketing and Communications Campaign of the Year…
Councillor David Isaac was elected Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil at the Council’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 13th May 2026, taking over from the immediate past Mayor, Councillor Paula Layton, as Fi…
Today (Wednesday 13th May) marks Councillor Paula Layton’s final day as Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil. In her Mayoral year, Cllr Layton attended over 75 external events and welcomed over 600 people into the…
On the 7th of May 2026 at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court Gemma Chinnery, aged 35, of Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tydfil – having previously pleaded guilty to 21 offences under the Trademarks Act – received a three…
Two castles located in South Wales have been nominated at this year’s Museums and Heritage Awards. Cyfarthfa200, the campaign celebrating the 200th birthday of Cyfarthfa Castle in Merthyr Tydfil, has…
We would like to provide an opportunity for you to meet members of the ALN team where you will be able to share your views on ALN, and access relevant information and guidance. Venue details are below…
The Cyfarthfa200 campaign, celebrating the bicentenary of Cyfarthfa Castle in Merthyr Tydfil, has been shortlisted for the Marketing + Communications Campaign of the Year at the Museum and Heritage Aw…
Pupils from Merthyr Tydfil joined schools from across Cardiff and the Vale this week to take part in Codi Llais, a vibrant celebration of music and song that filled the Welsh capital with the sound of…
Pupils at Caedraw Primary School are celebrating outstanding success after being nominated for the Best Animation (Ages 5–11) category at the Into Film Awards for the second year running. Following la…