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CARDIFF TO HOST FINAL UK STAGE OF 2027 TOUR DE FRANCE
Cardiff has been confirmed tonight as the finishing point of the third UK stage of the 2027 Tour de France, as organisers revealed the start and finish locations for the historic men’s and women’s Gra… Content last updated: 15 January 2026
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Goetre Primary School Pupil Wins Food and Fun Competition!
To mark the 10-year anniversary of the Welsh Government's incredible school holiday enrichment programme, Food and Fun, children from participating schools were invited to get creative and design a co… Content last updated: 27 June 2025
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Food and Fun is BACK! And this year it’s bigger and better than ever!
We’re delighted to share the news that this year, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, in partnership with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board and Welsh Local Government, welcomes the return o… Content last updated: 12 July 2023
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GRAND DÉPART GB LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE CALL FOR TOUR DE FRANCE VOLUNTEERS
The world's biggest race. Britain's warmest welcome. We need you to be part of next summer's Tour de France Grand Départ. Call for 9,000 JOY Makers to be the heartbeat of the historic Tour de Franc… Content last updated: 09 June 2026
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Consultation on plans to make Avenue de Clichy pedestrian and cyclist-friendly
The County Borough Council is consulting residents on plans to create a better environment entering the town centre by making improvements to Avenue de Clichy and the gyratory system. The proposal wou… Content last updated: 13 January 2026
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Schools Team Up to Boost Student Wellbeing with Fun "5 Ways" Initiative
A group of local schools has joined forces to launch an exciting new initiative called "5 Ways to Health and Well-Being," designed to equip students with the knowledge they need to thrive, both mental… Content last updated: 03 March 2026
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The South Wales Police & Crime Panel meet the new South Wales Police & Crime Commissioner
The South Wales Police and Crime Panel, hosted and administered by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, had the pleasure of meeting Emma Wools for the first time since her election to the position o… Content last updated: 11 July 2024
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South Wales Police and Crime Panel
The way police policy is formed in the UK changed from November 2012 when a Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) was elected for every police force area in England and Wales. The Police and Crime Commi… Content last updated: 16 June 2026
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Celebrating Excellence in Tourism at the South East Wales Tourism Awards
The Royal Mint recently played host to the South East Wales Tourism Awards, a celebration of the outstanding contributions made by local tourism businesses. With Merthyr Tydfil at the heart of these a… Content last updated: 02 January 2025
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South Wales Youth Orchestra and Choir Dazzle at Royal Albert Hall
A total of 220 talented young performers from across South Wales, representing the South-East Wales Youth Orchestra and Choir, took to the stage at London’s world-renowned Royal Albert Hall as part of… Content last updated: 18 November 2025
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Cylch Meithrin Y Gurnos awarded best Welsh playgroup in South East Wales
The Mudiad Meithrin Annual Awards Ceremony, held 14 October, aims to recognise and celebrate the excellent work achieved at Mudiad Meithrin’s Welsh-medium playgroups and day nurseries across Wales. Le… Content last updated: 29 October 2024
Summer of fun
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Are you aware of the law on E-Scooters?
With Christmas approaching, and e-scooters appearing on many wish lists, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, South Wales Police, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, and Road Safety Wales, are aimi… Content last updated: 26 November 2025
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