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New Haystack Café set to open in Merthyr Tydfil
The Haystack Café, a Welsh farm-style café and coffee shop, is set to open its second venue in Merthyr Tydfil and will be based within the former Howfields Bakery building on the High Street. The owne… Content last updated: 21 February 2024
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A South Wales Heating engineer pleads guilty to Unfair trading in a case brought by Merthyr Tydfil CBC Trading Standards
A South Wales Heating engineer has been fined £2,000, made to pay compensation to a Merthyr customer and costs to Merthyr Tydfil CBC after pleading guilty to Unfair trading in a case brought by Merthy… Content last updated: 23 April 2024
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A new Welsh nursery school opens in the Borough
This morning, a school has officially opened in the Gurnos Estate, Merthyr Tydfil called ‘Safle’r Gurnos’ ’ which is currently a satellite provision of Santes Tudful Primary School but will grow into… Content last updated: 14 June 2022
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Councillors congratulate new Youth Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil
On Friday 9th May 2025, the Inauguration of Merthyr Tydfil’s Youth Mayor Jacob Bridges (22) and Deputy Youth Mayor Cian Evans (18) took place at Merthyr Tydfil Civic Centre. Jacob and Cian will engage… Content last updated: 03 June 2025
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NEW Curriculum
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New ground-breaking pilot apprenticeship programme for 14 – 16-year-olds
Creating opportunities for young people within our community is a key ambition across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. Working in partnership with EE we have together developed a unique employab… Content last updated: 03 May 2022
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BBC Cymru Wales announces new collection of content celebrating Merthyr Tydfil
Welsh icons Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs team up for a standalone special as part of collection of programmes to shine a light on the Welsh town To coincide with the bicentenary of Cyfarthfa Castle, BB… Content last updated: 09 April 2025
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Dine in The Mine: new colliery themed restaurant opens in former Town of Steel
The Mine at CF47 and Castelany’s officially opened in Pontmorlais on Friday last week (03 December) — filled to the brim with authentic industrial décor, including metal bar gantries, wall art murals… Content last updated: 23 September 2022
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Historic Pont-Y-Cafnau Bridge gets new lease on life as major restoration begins
Crews have begun the long-awaited restoration of Pont-Y-Cafnau bridge, a remarkable piece of industrial heritage that has stood as a testament to Welsh ingenuity for over two centuries. These works, c… Content last updated: 06 August 2025
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2A New Market Walk, CF47 8EL
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Carers Week returns with new theme for 2024
This year, the carers week theme is ‘Putting carers on the map’ and runs from 10 – 16 June. It is a UK wide campaign that supports unpaid carers by raising awareness of them in their local communities… Content last updated: 10 June 2024
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New grants available to support tourism industry, sport and community groups
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has launched a grants programme to help social enterprises, community groups, tourism businesses and sports clubs pay for capital projects. The Social Enterprise,… Content last updated: 06 October 2021
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Greenfield Special School has developed a new Wellbeing App
Pupils in Greenfield Special School have been working with a company called Value Added Education for the last 3 months to design an app focused on improving wellbeing and reducing stress. The past 3… Content last updated: 18 July 2024
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7 years of start-up success in Merthyr Tydfil — as enterprise centre (MTEC) notes 36% rise in new business registrations
2022 marks the 7th anniversary of Merthyr Tydfil Enterprise Centre (MTEC) — a collaborative project between Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and Tydfil Training, designed to support the needs of… Content last updated: 12 August 2022
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10-11 New Market Walk, Array Merthyr Tydfil, , CF47 8EL
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Transformative New Children's Care Facility "The Flowers" Opens in Merthyr Tydfil, Marking Milestone in Social Care Support
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC) proudly announce the opening of The Flowers, a groundbreaking residential facility designed to provide comprehensive support for looked-after children. At… Content last updated: 02 September 2025
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New boxing great Gavin meets Mayor Malcolm
Outgoing Merthyr Tydfil Mayor Cllr Malcolm Colbran had a pleasing end to his pandemic-affected year in office with a visit from our latest homegrown boxing champion. Malcolm was thrilled to welcome to… Content last updated: 13 May 2022
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New research highlights expertise and support provided by social workers in Merthyr Tydfil, in attempt to encourage more people to foster
With over 7,000 young people in care across Wales, the need for more Foster Carers is increasingly pressing. We currently have 83 children and young people in foster care in Merthyr Tydfil; and we ne… Content last updated: 07 November 2024