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Ty Keir Hardie, Riverside Court, Avenue De Clichy, Abermorlais, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8LD
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Troedyrhiw Primary becomes Gold School in Community Engagement for ‘Y Stryd Fawr’ Project
Troedyrhiw Community Primary School has proudly launched their award-winning Preloved, Nearly New shop, the first of two shipping containers to be opened in Y Stryd Fawr Troedyrhiw. Sue Davies, Direct… Content last updated: 09 May 2023
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Former Pen y Dre students delighted to receive Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Four inspirational young people were honoured to be invited to Buckingham Palace earlier this month where they each received a prestigious Gold Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award. Founded by His Royal Hig… Content last updated: 22 May 2023
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Merthyr Tydfil indoor market trader in running for top honour
A Merthyr Tydfil Indoor Market trader has progressed to the national final of a prestigious competition for young entrepreneurs after impressing the judges at the Wales regional final in Swansea. Davi… Content last updated: 01 August 2023
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Council to enforce the Control of Horses (Wales) Act 2014 by seizing stray horses
Over recent months the Council has received increasing complaints of horses straying onto the public highway, residential areas, schools, and footpaths. Straying horses present a risk to the public, e… Content last updated: 29 September 2023
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Greta ‘Bin’ Burg, Shred Sheeran and Plastic Swayze among winning names given to new recycling fleet
A brand new fleet of recycling vehicles, with some creative and comical names, are now serving the residents of Merthyr Tydfil, in a bid to raise recycling awareness within the communities.Hundreds of… Content last updated: 19 April 2024
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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council proud to receive bronze award for the prestigious One Planet Standard accreditation
The One Planet Standard recognises organisations who seek to respect earth’s natural boundaries and capacities by adjusting the impacts of their activities to a level matching with what the planet can… Content last updated: 22 July 2024
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Carers’ Rights Day: WLGA praises “crucial” unpaid carers as funding pressures threaten social care
On Carers Rights Day, Welsh councils are calling for urgent increases in funding to ensure councils can provide the necessary support for unpaid carers.Councils support carers through the provision of… Content last updated: 21 November 2024
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Celebrating success as Merthyr Tydfil Youth Service Presented With National Silver Quality Mark for Youth Work
Merthyr Tydfil Youth Service has become the latest organisation to be formally recognised for the quality of their provision, receiving the highly acclaimed Quality Mark for Youth Work (QMYW) in Wales… Content last updated: 13 March 2025
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Local butchers fined over £5,000 for out-of-date food sales
A local butcher has been convicted of selling out of date food products following a visit carried out by Environmental Health Officers from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC). Craigs Meat S… Content last updated: 24 September 2025
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Merthyr Tydfil CBC demonstrates commitment to a cleaner, greener Wales through One Planet Standard: Silver Accreditation
The One Planet Standard recognises organisations who seek to respect the earth’s natural boundaries and capacities by adjusting the impacts of their activities to a level matching with what the planet… Content last updated: 24 November 2025
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Gellifaelog Primary Steps Up with Joe Wicks in National ‘Big School Workout’
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week (11-17 May) Gellifaelog Primary School took part in an event called 'The Big School Workout’, run by Picture News in partnership with Joe Wicks, The Body Coach.… Content last updated: 04 June 2026
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Works will commence on the brand-new Riverside Plaza Playground this Monday!
From Monday 23 March, initial works will commence on the brand-new Riverside Plaza Playground. The final design takes inspiration from the nearby Cyfarthfa castle and will cater to children of all ag… Content last updated: 19 March 2026
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Council awarded funding to tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum.
A £25,000 grant from Keep Britain Tidy’s Chewing Gum Task Force will help Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council clean up gum around Merthyr Tydfil. The Council is one of 56 across the UK that have su… Content last updated: 19 July 2023
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Parc Taf Bargoed awarded Green Flag status for the 12th consecutive year.
Keep Wales Tidy recently announced that Parc Taf Bargoed has again been awarded Green Flag status – its 12th consecutive year since it was originally given the prestigious award in 2011. It is joined… Content last updated: 27 November 2023
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A vibrant community green space is bringing nature, creativity and positivity to Georgetown
A vibrant community green space has been successfully created between Chapel Row and Chapel Banks, bringing nature, creativity and positivity to Georgetown. Following concerns raised by local resident… Content last updated: 16 March 2026
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Shared Prosperity Fund grants for businesses, sports clubs and community groups opens
Merthyr Tydfil’s businesses, social enterprises, community groups and sports clubs will soon be able to apply for up to £20,000 grant funding. Applications to the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fun… Content last updated: 15 June 2023
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Get Ready to Celebrate Welsh Culture at the Diwrnod Shwmae Su’mae Event
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is thrilled to announce the return of the much-anticipated annual Diwrnod Shwmae Su’mae Day celebration on Saturday 14 October, 2023, from 10am to 4pm at the pict… Content last updated: 10 October 2023
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BillyChip delivers hope and kindness to those who need it most in Merthyr Tydfil
The Hideout café is the first local business leading the way in Merthyr Tydfil by signing up to the very unique BillyChip project, supporting those most in need within the town centre. The project br… Content last updated: 21 September 2023