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Merthyr Tydfil restructures scrutiny committees despite backlash over consultation

CHANGES are being made to the number and names of council scrutiny committees...

Merthyr Tydfil

Plans submitted to improve drainage at historic Cynfarthfa Castle

PLANS to improve the drainage in Cyfarthfa Park and at the castle have just...

Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil social club granted extended opening hours

A SOCIAL club in Merthyr Tydfil has had its application to be able to open...

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Merthyr Tydfil restructures scrutiny committees despite backlash over consultation

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Plans submitted to improve drainage at historic Cynfarthfa Castle

5 Min Read

Merthyr Tydfil social club granted extended opening hours

3 Min Read

Merthyr Tydfil Council set to refuse new vet practice plans over parking concerns

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Beloved Merthyr Tydfil boutique closes doors amid rising costs

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Politics

Support for Welsh independence reaches record high of 41% in landmark poll

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Independent councillor joins Labour-led Merthyr cabinet to drive transformation

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Opposition raise alarm over missing footage from Merthyr Tydfil council meeting

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Increased demands leads to permanent ASD provisions in two Merthyr schools

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South Wales

Future of Welsh medium secondary education in Blaenau Gwent under review

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Merthyr Tydfil revives over 120 empty homes through council intervention

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Merthyr Tydfil Council forecasts over £9m budget deficit for 2026/27

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Call for Welsh Government to step in over Ffos y Fran coal mine restoration plan

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Merthyr Tydfil social democratic club seeks permission for extended opening hours

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Former Salvation Army building in Merthyr Tydfil could become flats

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Politics

Merthyr Tydfil restructures scrutiny committees despite backlash over consultation

4 Min Read

Plans submitted to improve drainage at historic Cynfarthfa Castle

5 Min Read

Merthyr Tydfil social club granted extended opening hours

3 Min Read

Merthyr Tydfil Council set to refuse new vet practice plans over parking concerns

3 Min Read

Politics

Support for Welsh independence reaches record high of 41% in landmark poll

3 Min Read

Independent councillor joins Labour-led Merthyr cabinet to drive transformation

2 Min Read

Opposition raise alarm over missing footage from Merthyr Tydfil council meeting

3 Min Read

Merthyr Tydfil revives over 120 empty homes through council intervention

3 Min Read

Merthyr Tydfil Council forecasts over £9m budget deficit for 2026/27

2 Min Read

Politics

Key takeaways from Rachel Reeves’ 2025 spring statement

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Crime

Sixth person charged in connection with Joanne Penney murder

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South Wales

Murder charges after woman shot dead at block of flats

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Another arrest in Talbot Green shooting as murder inquiry continues

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Woman named following fatal shooting in Talbot Green

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Cardiff

Man arrested for murder after woman dies in shooting

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South Wales

Man from Hereford charged with attempt murder following incident in Merthyr

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South Wales

Worst areas for drink-driving in South Wales revealed as more than 3,300 arrested in last three years

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Crime

More than 2,000 child sexual abuse image crimes recorded in Wales last year

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Crime

Murder enquiry launched after man’s death in Blackwood

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Blaenangwent

Rhymney teenager charged with burglary

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Entertinment

BBC Cymru Wales announces new collection of content celebrating Merthyr Tydfil

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Trade influencers to raise awareness for mental health in the construction industry at charity Football Match

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Merthyr Tydfil councillors support £300m ski resort plan despite planning objections

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Five add extra Welsh date to sell-out tour – it’s time to ‘Get on Down’!

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£300m Rhydycar West ski resort in limbo as Welsh ministers intervene

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Uncertain future for £300m Rhydycar West Ski Resort in Merthyr Tydfil

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Ski resort plans in Merthyr Tydfil face objections over environmental concerns

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Business

Awards will showcase best of Welsh tourism

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Tafwyl announces the 2025 artist line-up in a special launch event in London

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Rhydycar West plans unveil UK’s largest indoor ski slope and massive adventure park in Merthyr Tydfil

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Health

Caerphilly

Rhymney mental health hospital opens new ‘Social Hub’

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Seven Marathons, seven continents, seven weeks

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Trade influencers to raise awareness for mental health in the construction industry at charity Football Match

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Health

Ketamine crisis: Deadly surge in Wales sparks calls for tougher drug laws

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Health

New regulations in Wales to restrict sale of unhealthy foods

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South Wales

More details required before Gwent backs Llantrisant surgery and testing centre

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Health

South Wales Police log nearly 2,000 mental health absences since 2022 as officers are left ‘mentally broken’

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Health

NHS waiting list in Wales stays above 800,000 as concerns grow

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North Wales

Concerns raised over North Wales maternity mental health services

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South Wales

South Wales mother paving the way for a different approach to drug and homelessness services

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Education

South Wales

South and West Wales jobs boost from National Grid

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College student wins gold at national skills competition

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Increased demands leads to permanent ASD provisions in two Merthyr schools

3 Min Read

South Wales

Future of Welsh medium secondary education in Blaenau Gwent under review

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Powys

Powys’ next Welsh medium secondary school could be built outside county

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College nominated for a St David Award in Public Services

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Merthyr Tydfil school meal prices set to go up by 10p

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Merthyr Tydfil secondary school meal prices to go up

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Merthyr Tydfil school attendance improves after fines for unauthorised absences

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Merthyr learners get up close to First Minister’s Questions

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Farming

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Welsh farmers hit by Reeves’s tax raid

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Farming

Insurance expert calls on the public to stay safe and support Welsh farmers

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Ceredigion

Police ask farmers not to bring tractors to Cardiff Bay protest

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Farming

RWAS Rural Leadership Programme application window now open

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Farming

Farmers’ confidence in Welsh Government at rock bottom

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Farming

Farmers protest as Drakeford arrives to open engineering centre

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Farming

Welsh Government urged to safeguard next generation of farmers

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Farming

Horticulture Development Scheme grant helps Welsh growers become more efficient

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Farming

Keeping farmers farming

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Farming

Welsh Game Fair moves south to Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Business

Gwynedd

Fast-growing food firm Harlech crowned best wholesaler in UK

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Beloved Merthyr Tydfil boutique closes doors amid rising costs

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Gwynedd

Former royal bolthole becomes jewel in the crown of Welsh tourism with awards double

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Eighteen South Wales lock up garages for auction at just £1 the lot

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Business

Pint prices set to break £5 barrier in April

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Business

Councillors back £300m Welsh ski resort as decision moves to planning inspectorate

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Business

Awards will showcase best of Welsh tourism

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Gwynedd

North Wales food firm launches innovative cost cutting app for customers

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Business

Groggs: The story of Wales’ most iconic collectibles

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Conwy

North Wales food supplier expects records to be broken at flagship food exhibition

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Sport

Sport

Cain’s composed finish secures another historic draw for Wales against mighty Sweden

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Trade influencers to raise awareness for mental health in the construction industry at charity Football Match

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Sport

North Macedonia 1 – Cymru 1: Late drama in Skopje

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Sport

Cymru face stern test in North Macedonia

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Sport

Cymru secure strong start to World Cup Qualifiers

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Sport

Women’s Six Nations: Wales players to watch out for

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Sport

Wales hit rock bottom but there is hope

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Welsh rugby in crisis: Is it time to reduce to three teams?

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Sport

Cymru gear up for World Cup qualifiers

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Sport

Wales vs England: Six Nations 2025 showdown at the Principality Stadium

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Community

Caerphilly

Rhymney mental health hospital opens new ‘Social Hub’

3 Min Read

Community

Thousands discover they qualify for extra financial support

3 Min Read

South Wales

South and West Wales jobs boost from National Grid

2 Min Read

BBC Cymru Wales announces new collection of content celebrating Merthyr Tydfil

4 Min Read

Seven Marathons, seven continents, seven weeks

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Powys

Funding crisis forces closure of Welsh charity supporting 100s of vulnerable people

6 Min Read

Trade influencers to raise awareness for mental health in the construction industry at charity Football Match

5 Min Read

Carmarthenshire

Carmarthenshire County Council joins organisations across Wales in signing Charter for Families Bereaved by Public Tragedy

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College nominated for a St David Award in Public Services

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Community

Wales to get £100 million to restore pride in neighbourhoods and boost growth

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