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Children’s care home in Trelewis approved despite local objections

PLANS for a children’s care home in Merthyr Tydfil have been approved by...

Merthyr Tydfil

Ymlaen day centre reopens after major refurbishment

A DAY centre for adults with additional learning needs in Merthyr Tydfil has...

Merthyr Tydfil

Dowlais HMO plans rejected over parking and safety concerns

COUNCILLORS have opposed plans for a HMO in the Dowlais area of Merthyr Tydfil...

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Children’s care home in Trelewis approved despite local objections

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Ymlaen day centre reopens after major refurbishment

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Dowlais HMO plans rejected over parking and safety concerns

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Merthyr Tydfil Council calls for stroke unit decision reversal

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New youth mayor sworn in as Merthyr Tydfil celebrates 15 years of youth leadership

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Long-vacant Merthyr town centre property transformed into coffee and candle shop

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Galon Uchaf HMO plans approved on appeal after council rejection

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New monitoring officer appointed for Merthyr Tydfil Council

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Council leader sets bold new vision for Merthyr Tydfil

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Builder fined over unsafe and incomplete work

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Councillor Paula Layton appointed Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil

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New £500k 3G pitch officially opened at Merthyr Tydfil school

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Crime

Greedy couple jailed for brazen dine-and-dash spree across South Wales

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Plans approved for children’s care home in Penydarren

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Politics

Children’s care home in Trelewis approved despite local objections

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Ymlaen day centre reopens after major refurbishment

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Dowlais HMO plans rejected over parking and safety concerns

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New youth mayor sworn in as Merthyr Tydfil celebrates 15 years of youth leadership

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Winter fuel payments to be expanded this year in Labour u-turn

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Long-vacant Merthyr town centre property transformed into coffee and candle shop

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Galon Uchaf HMO plans approved on appeal after council rejection

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New monitoring officer appointed for Merthyr Tydfil Council

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Council leader sets bold new vision for Merthyr Tydfil

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Councillor Paula Layton appointed Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil

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Crime

Builder fined over unsafe and incomplete work

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Crime

Greedy couple jailed for brazen dine-and-dash spree across South Wales

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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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Entertinment

HBO reveals stars of the upcoming Harry Potter TV series

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‘I promise I have done nothing wrong’: Wynne Evans speaks out

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Tom Hardy defends Barry Island in playful on-air clash with Radio X DJ

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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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Health

Ymlaen day centre reopens after major refurbishment

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Merthyr Tydfil Council calls for stroke unit decision reversal

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Health

Health alert issued over contraception and weight-loss injections following dozens of reported pregnancies

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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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Education

Education

School attendance in Wales may not return to pre-Covid levels until 2034

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Education

Teenager quits school over period toilet access restrictions

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Welsh Government

Major programme of new school buildings delivered

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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

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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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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

Cardiff

Cardiff region city deal ‘on course to create 26,000 jobs’

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Long-vacant Merthyr town centre property transformed into coffee and candle shop

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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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Sport

Sport

Thrilling Cymru comeback ends in agonising defeat after close encounter in Brussels

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Sport

Cymru continue their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign against Liechtenstein tonight

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Sport

Wales look ahead after bruising Italy defeat in final test before the Euros

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Sport

Cymru striker Brennan Johnson scores only goal at Europa League Final

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Sport

Wales squad announced for Japan tour

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Sport

Six Nations 2026 shake-up: all you need to know

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New £500k 3G pitch officially opened at Merthyr Tydfil school

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Sport

Wales must go full-strength for Japan tour as harsh reality sets in

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Sport

Mark Williams reaches 2025 World Snooker Championship final at age 50

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Sport

Wales’ Six Nations woes: A grim tale of ten defeats

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Community

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We are Citizens Advice. We are the people’s champion.

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New £500k 3G pitch officially opened at Merthyr Tydfil school

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Community

UK set for hottest day of the year – But no official heatwave, say forecasters

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Caerphilly

Rhymney mental health hospital opens new ‘Social Hub’

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Community

Thousands discover they qualify for extra financial support

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South Wales

South and West Wales jobs boost from National Grid

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BBC Cymru Wales announces new collection of content celebrating Merthyr Tydfil

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Seven Marathons, seven continents, seven weeks

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Powys

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

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

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