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A big shout out to our past and present members! This September, Bridging the Gap Youth – Merthyr (BGY) will proudly celebrate its 20th birthday, marking two decades of dedication, inclusion and commu…
Merthyr Tydfil Museums Service is delighted to announce that Joseph Parry's Ironworker's Cottage has secured investment from the Welsh Government to undertake a major programme of conservation, access…
Due to significant restrictions across the UK's fridge reprocessing network, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, like many other Council’s has made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend bul…
Three of Merthyr’s flagship parks and Aberfan Cemetery have once again been named among the best green spaces in Wales, as Keep Wales Tidy announces the 2026/27 Green Flag Awards. Cyfarthfa Park, Taf…
There are some productions that entertain an audience and there are others that leave you grinning from start to finish. Cyfarthfa High School's production of School of Rock certainly did the latter.…
Organisations in Merthyr Tydfil are being invited to put projects forward for a new round of UK Government funding. Merthyr Tydfil’s local neighbourhood Board and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council…
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is pleased to provide an update on the significant programme of investment currently underway at Cyfarthfa Castle and Park, helping to safeguard one of Wales' mos…
Merthyr Tydfil is gaining national attention as a centre of excellence for pollinator and biodiversity education following a recent visit from senior representatives of the Welsh Beekeepers Associatio…
The Great Merthyr Schools Chess Tournament returns on Friday 3rd July at Dowlais Community Centre — with over 100 young players competing for trophies, medals, and glory. More than 100 children from s…
Merthyr Tydfil’s Academy of Success held its annual awards ceremony on Thursday 18th June 2026 at Merthyr Tydfil Football Club. The awards celebrate the achievements of young people aged 11–25, as wel…