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Three of Merthyr’s flagship parks and Aberfan Cemetery have once again been named among the best green spaces in Wales, as Keep Wales Tidy announces the 2026/27 Green Flag Awards. Cyfarthfa Park, Taf…
There are some productions that entertain an audience and there are others that leave you grinning from start to finish. Cyfarthfa High School's production of School of Rock certainly did the latter.…
Organisations in Merthyr Tydfil are being invited to put projects forward for a new round of UK Government funding. Merthyr Tydfil’s local neighbourhood Board and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council…
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is pleased to provide an update on the significant programme of investment currently underway at Cyfarthfa Castle and Park, helping to safeguard one of Wales' mos…
Merthyr Tydfil is gaining national attention as a centre of excellence for pollinator and biodiversity education following a recent visit from senior representatives of the Welsh Beekeepers Associatio…
The Great Merthyr Schools Chess Tournament returns on Friday 3rd July at Dowlais Community Centre — with over 100 young players competing for trophies, medals, and glory. More than 100 children from s…
Merthyr Tydfil’s Academy of Success held its annual awards ceremony on Thursday 18th June 2026 at Merthyr Tydfil Football Club. The awards celebrate the achievements of young people aged 11–25, as wel…
Dowlais & Pant By-Election Results
25 Jun 2026
The result of the Dowlais & Pant By-Election, held on Thursday 25 June 2026, is as follows; Plaid Cymru – The Party of Wales: 125 votes Reform UK: 160 votes Welsh Conservatives: 11 votes. Wales G…
Wales Scoops Three Prizes at Star-Studded Into Film Awards 2026 Caedraw Primary School from Merthyr Tydfil has made history at this year's UK Into Film Awards, becoming the first school ever to win Be…
Can I park a non-EV in an electric charging parking space? No, not if there is signage that states, “EV Parking Only”, these bays are for the use of electric charging vehicles and any non-electric veh…