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Merthyr Tydfil gets a 21st century Mine!

A hugely popular South Wales restaurant attracting diners from across the UK is branching out into Merthyr Tydfil. The Mine at CF47 & Castelany's Fine Dining will also help the local economy by cr… Content last updated: 20 October 2021

‘Summer of Fun’ plays host to National Play Day

Merthyr Tydfil today played host to a variety of activities across the county borough to celebrate national play day as part of the 'summer of fun'. The theme for this year’s Playday is 'all to play… Content last updated: 04 August 2022

Demolition work to begin on old bus station

Work is set to begin next week (week commencing 22 November 2021) on demolition of the old bus station. Aberdare Demolition has been appointed to carry out the programme, which will take around five w… Content last updated: 19 November 2021

Christmas music and merriment at Treharris lights switch-on

The annual Christmas fair and lights switch-on is returning to Treharris town centre on Friday 2 December. A host of seasonal activities at Treharris Square will include a performance by local acousti… Content last updated: 17 November 2022

YMCA building continues its renovation journey.

Phase two of the renovation of the old YMCA building in Pontmorlais is now almost complete. The Grade II Listed building, which has been derelict for more than two decades, has now been stabilised and… Content last updated: 15 November 2023

Section of Taff Trail to close next week

The Council has been informed by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water that a section of the Taff Trail at Abercanaid will be closed next week for tree felling work. The section running from Quay Row to Pond Row (see… Content last updated: 27 May 2022

Section of Trevithick Trail to close for essential maintenance

A section of the Trevithick Trail at Troedyrhiw is closing for three weeks from today (31 January) for essential Dwr Cymru Welsh Water maintenance work. The section of the trail from the back of the G… Content last updated: 31 January 2022

Foster Wales launch 'Time is Right' campaign

“There are lots of children who would benefit from your life experiences, whatever walk of life you are from.” Relocating, retiring, re-marrying, or simply wanting to give back to the local community.… Content last updated: 25 January 2023

Merthyr Tydfil Covid-19 cases among lowest in Wales

Merthyr Tydfil has seen a dramatic fall in the number of new cases of Covid-19 over the past six weeks. The figures continue to be very low - over the past seven days, just eight new cases have been r… Content last updated: 16 April 2021

Merthyr Tydfil school meal prices frozen for current year

The cost of school meals in Merthyr Tydfil will not be increased during the current financial year. A meeting of the full County Borough Council has agreed to a price freeze for 2021/22 for the second… Content last updated: 26 April 2021

Immediate action needed to combat surging costs of living

In the face of spiralling costs of living and energy bills, the WLGA is calling for the UK Government to take action. Councillor Anthony Hunt (Torfaen), WLGA Finance Spokesperson said: “Councils are d… Content last updated: 26 August 2022

Bus Services look to return for Heolgerrig and Ynysfach

Since the regular bus service ceased at the beginning of August, Heolgerrig and Ynysfach have been without public transport access to the town centre. However, utilising funds from the Welsh Governmen… Content last updated: 13 September 2023

Free Christmas weekend parking for Merthyr Tydfil shoppers

Christmas shoppers in Merthyr Tydfil have been given a welcome gift - free parking in the town centre at weekends. The Big Heart of Merthyr Tydfil Business Improvement District (BID) and Merthyr Tydf… Content last updated: 23 October 2024

Academy of Success Celebration Evening 2023

Merthyr Tydfil’s Academy of Success held its awards ceremony on Friday 23 June 2023 at Merthyr Tydfil Football Club. The awards recognise the successes of young people, aged 11-25, and organisations a… Content last updated: 25 July 2023

Come to Merthyr Tydfil and get creative!

Local people interested in learning more about radio production and story and screenwriting have the opportunity this weekend to join a series of free courses at two Merthyr Tydfil venues. Redhouse C… Content last updated: 17 June 2022

Help us finalise our Active Travel map

We’re asking residents, workers and visitors to help us make Merthyr Tydfil one of the easiest places to cycle or walk to where you want to get, rather than using the car. Please help us finalise our… Content last updated: 25 October 2021

Chinese takeaway fined for hygiene failures including a rodent infestation

The Aberfan Chinese takeaway in Merthyr Tydfil was found to be operating in poor hygiene conditions and ordered to close due to a rodent infestation. The Council’s Environmental Health Department rece… Content last updated: 13 June 2023

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