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Nineteen-year-old Charlie Lock marries and travels after terminal cancer diagnosis
After being told he had two weeks to live following a brain cancer diagnosis, Charlie Lock has spent the last five months fulfilling person…
Roof repairs and drainage improvements begin at Merthyr Tydfil's Cyfarthfa Castle
Essential maintenance is underway at Cyfarthfa Castle to repair the roof and improve drainage systems, ensuring the historic building remai…
Merthyr Tydfil Synagogue to be restored after £4m funding boost
The oldest surviving synagogue in Wales, which has stood empty for two decades, is set for a full restoration following a £3.9m grant from …
Merthyr Tydfil man walks 3,000 miles to Istanbul to support Welsh-language nursery
Jamie Bevan is currently halfway through a 3,000-mile trek from his home in Merthyr Tydfil to Istanbul to raise funds for Cylch Meithrin y …
Merthyr Tydfil Council exceeds targets for bringing empty homes back into use
Merthyr Tydfil Council has consistently surpassed its annual goal of returning 7% of long-term empty properties to the housing market. By u…
Tourism in Merthyr Tydfil brings £156 million boost to local economy
New figures show that tourism in Merthyr Tydfil has grown by over 50% since 2016, contributing millions to the local area. The sector now s…