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Merthyr Tydfil residents and visitors will be treated to a ringside seat later this month when our latest homegrown boxing champion switches on the Christmas lights. British and Commonwealth lightweig…
Consultation on plans for wind farm
04 Nov 2022
A consultation began yesterday (3 November) on plans to site a wind farm with up to six turbines north-east of Merthyr Tydfil, just above the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road. Renewable energy generator…
Residents of Merthyr Tydfil and beyond interested in a career in hospitality are being offered the chance to find out what positions are available at one of the county borough’s newest and most popula…
Trading Standards Wales (TSW) offers caution to consumers seeking to reduce their carbon emissions, energy and fuel bills. From past experience, new incentives and a higher demand for services brings…
The redevelopment of the County Borough Council’s Neighbourhood Learning Centre (NLC) at Gurnos has been shortlisted for two national awards. The building, which will open before Christmas as ‘a uniqu…
Trading Standards Wales (TSW) reports that sample failures for both allergens and meat speciation are still being reported. A year after the implementation of the new Allergen Labelling requirements t…
A children’s playground that has been relocated and rebuilt with brand new equipment is to be named after a much-missed late local resident. The former Twyncarmel play area - which has been closed for…
Over the last few weeks and months this country has been exposed to economic turmoil. The early signs are this; Our Council, like every other Council in Wales, will be facing unprecedented financial…
Avoid Vehicle Anxiety
25 Oct 2022
Trading Standards Wales reports that despite rapidly changing consumer habits used cars consistently remains top of the of the top 5 most complained about consumer products. The car is probably our fi…
Trading Standards Wales Week - ‘Age Matters’
25 Oct 2022
Trading Standards Wales (TSW) warns that children accessing age restricted goods can lead to involvement with more serious issues; it is no longer simply about accessing a cigarette and the health imp…