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Off to a flying ‘art’ — local artist unveils first private gallery in Merthyr Tydfil town centre
Local portrait artist Aimie Sutton has opened the first independent/private studio and art gallery in Merthyr Tydfil — following the success of her two-year-old online business. ‘The Art of Aimie’ off… Content last updated: 21 September 2022
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“Foster Wales Merthyr values and looks after it’s carers and children, they put them first”
As Welsh Government moves ahead with plans to remove profit from the care of looked-after children, Foster Wales Merthyr highlights the benefits of fostering with a local authority.Wales is in the pro… Content last updated: 16 August 2023
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Council seeks public views on Merthyr Tydfil’s City Status application
At a Full Council meeting on Wednesday 8th September 2021 a presentation was shared with all elected members on a proposed bid to obtain City Status for Merthyr Tydfil. There was overwhelming support… Content last updated: 10 September 2021
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Merthyr Tydfil named among country’s best green spaces
Keep Wales Tidy has unveiled this year’s Green Flag Award winners – the international mark of a quality park or green space. The Flags will be flying at 3 parks and 1 cemetery; Cyfartha Park, Park Ta… Content last updated: 12 June 2023
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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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Iconic Merthyr Tydfil Deli returns to the High Street after 40 years
Founded by Jim and Joan Johnson in 1982, Johnsons’ Delicatessen was once a haven of Italian meat, cheese and sweet-treats in Merthyr Tydfil — operating for more than a decade. Now, nearly 40 years lat… Content last updated: 22 December 2021
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Consultation on revised options for Merthyr Tydfil’s 3-16 VA Catholic school
After considering all the feedback from public consultations held in 2021, the County Borough Council is consulting further on revised options for the siting of the new 3-16 VA Catholic school. The tw… Content last updated: 07 January 2022
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PLANS REVEALED: Merthyr Tydfil to become entertainment capital of the Valleys with new, state-of-the-art venue
Merthyr Tydfil could soon become a hub of live music, comedy, food and arts — with plans to transform the town centre’s derelict Rugby Club into a vibrant new entertainment venue. Local entrepreneur,… Content last updated: 08 February 2022
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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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Free online mental health service expands reach in south Wales
People in south Wales can now access free online mental health therapy through a new referral system set up in partnership with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB). For the first time,… Content last updated: 09 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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Virtual Merthyr Tour will feature as part of Visit Wales’s national trails campaign
Merthyr Tydfil is set to play a prominent role in a new national tourism promotional campaign coinciding with the launch of the Council’s online tour of our fantastic landscape. Virtual Merthyr – A 36… Content last updated: 05 November 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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There is nothing artificial about the intelligence at Troedyrhiw as pupils try their hand at robotics
Pupils at Troedyrhiw primary school have recently been working on their engineering and computer science skills, building, and programming robots, all so important as the future will require humans to… Content last updated: 06 July 2022
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Grants of up to £5,000 available for local educational, environmental or leisure projects
Merthyr Tydfil community groups can apply for up to £5,000 from a local funding pot that has awarded more than £8m to a wide range of groups and causes over the past 15 years. The Ffos-y-Fran Communit… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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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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16–17-year-olds and foreign nationals are encouraged to vote in next year’s elections
With new rules in place which allow 16–17-year-olds and foreign nationals to vote next year in the Council elections, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council are encouraging them to go register to vote… Content last updated: 17 May 2022