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What the Child Benefit rate rise means for you
Millions of families who claim Child Benefit will automatically receive increased payments from 6 April 2024, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed. Families with one child will now receive up t… Content last updated: 02 April 2024
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Wales is top banana! [Insert organisations] proudly supports the Mighty Mission to make Wales No.1!
We’re backing Wales Recycles’ mighty mission to get to No.1 in the world for recycling, and we need YOUR help to get us there! Wales is already on the rise - recently climbing from third to second pla… Content last updated: 14 October 2024
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How Do I Access Care and Support for Myself or Someone else?
The Social Services and Wellbeing Act is changing the way Social Services assess your care and support needs. More information, advice and assistance will be available Assessment will be simpler depe… Content last updated: 03 January 2023
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Could you, or someone you know, be missing out on Pension Credit?
Too many people across Merthyr Tydfil & Aberdare are currently missing out on Pension Credit so we’re encouraging anyone over State Pension age to check their eligibility.Pension Credit gives you… Content last updated: 22 October 2024
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Merthyr Tydfil Set to Celebrate Biggest World Book Day Festival in the UK!
Get ready for a literary extravaganza as the Merthyr Tydfil Arts and Literature Festival returns on Thursday, May 1st, from 9am to 3pm, hosted by the Stephens and George Charitable Trust in partnershi… Content last updated: 17 April 2025
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Royal Magic Descends on Merthyr: The King and Queen Celebrate Welsh Community and Culture
In a momentous day that blended royal pageantry with community spirit, Their Majesties The King and Queen brought extraordinary excitement to Merthyr Tydfil, transforming an ordinary Friday into an un… Content last updated: 18 November 2025
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Regional Choristers from Merthyr Tydfil Join Cardiff Singers for a Thousand Voices at Codi Llais
Pupils from Merthyr Tydfil joined schools from across Cardiff and the Vale this week to take part in Codi Llais, a vibrant celebration of music and song that filled the Welsh capital with the sound of… Content last updated: 23 April 2026
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Merthyr foster carer ‘brings something to the table’ to support young people in the area
Julie Howells hopes sharing their fostering moments will encourage more people to become carers. This Foster Care Fortnight™, Foster Wales Merthyr is calling on people in the area to consider becomin… Content last updated: 13 May 2024
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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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Now? Next? How? Governors establish next steps for Raising Aspirations, Raising Standards strategy
Governors from across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough came together on Monday 10 July to consider what has been achieved in developing governors in schools within the Raising Aspirations, Raising Standa… Content last updated: 17 July 2023
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Local convenience store fined over £10,000 for out of date food sales
The company running a local convenience store has been convicted of selling out of date food products following an inspection carried out by Environmental Health Officers from Merthyr Tydfil County Bo… Content last updated: 06 December 2023
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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Showcase Solar PV Project at Afon Taf High School
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC) is thrilled to announce the successful installation of a 200kWp solar array at Afon Taf High School, marking a significant step towards the Council's ambi… Content last updated: 12 December 2024
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Volunteers from Merthyr Tydfil and beyond collect 384 bags of litter in support of #SpringCleanCymru
An incredible 384 bags of rubbish were collected at a popular Merthyr attraction on Friday 4 April, as 172 volunteers carried out a littler pick along the Taff Trail in preparation for the Easter brea… Content last updated: 07 April 2025
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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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'Now Is A Good Time' Campaign calls for more people to adopt
This National Adoption Week (October 20 to 26), the National Adoption Service for Wales is asking more Welsh people to consider adoption when planning their families as part of its ‘Now Is a Good Time… Content last updated: 20 October 2025
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Goetre Primary School to Become Goetre Community Primary School Ahead of Move to New Building
Following a public consultation held in June 2025 with parents and residents within the Goetre catchment area, it has now been confirmed that the school will officially change its name to Goetre Commu… Content last updated: 18 February 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