The Latest Breaking News from Merthyr Tydfil

Preferred site for new Catholic school in Merthyr Tydfil revealed

After several consultations the Bishop Hedley site will be recommended as the location for the new school

Wales Online · Mar 13, 2022

Pitch fees for Merthyr Tydfil sports clubs scrapped until at least 2026

One councillor said the maintenance fees for those pitches was a deterrent from playing sport

Wales Online · Mar 3, 2022

Councillors in Merthyr Tydfil have approved a 1% rise in council tax for next year

The budget and council tax level was agreed by cabinet and full council on Wednesday, March 2

Wales Online · Feb 25, 2022

New music, comedy, food and arts venue wants to make Merthyr 'entertainment capital' of the Valleys

It will include a coffee, wine and tapas bar on one side and a performance space on the other for theatre, dance, comedy and live music

Wales Online · Feb 9, 2022

Councillors raise concerns over budget and funding to tackle homelessness in Merthyr Tydfil

Full council was discussing the budget for next year and the Welsh Government settlement which is due to be confirmed in March

Wales Online · Feb 8, 2022

'Much-loved' grandmother and community role model killed in Merthyr crash

Janis Monger, 72, died following a single-vehicle collision on Wednesday, January 19

Wales Online · Jan 24, 2022

Mum stunned to find missing cat 90 miles away being 'pampered' in Merthyr hotel

Cleo was found in Merthyr Tydfil after being missing for two months

Wales Online · Jan 19, 2022

The tiny village which is being absolutely ruined by roadworks that will last for years

'In the long run, perhaps it will be beneficial when the road opens, but that's not going to be for another few years. We've got to try and survive it first'

Wales Online · Jan 3, 2022