49 years of service honoured
Happy retirement Shirley!!!!
After 49 years of unbroken service, the school cook at Pantysgallog has decided to hand up her apron!
School held a special assembly...
Merthyr Tydfil crime rate
Overview of Merthyr Tydfil crime rate
Merthyr Tydfil, facing a high crime challenge, ranks 6th among 25 neighbouring districts for crime rates. The year 2023 recorded 7,297 incidents, leading...
Theft of vehicles
Residents of Merthyr Tydfil and particularly Gurnos were notified of an increase in thefts from motor vehicles in the area, whilst offering some practical...
Rogue Trader Alert
We have received reports of rogue traders targeting vulnerable victims offering to complete building work, or replace guttering and down-pipes, which is of a...
Gerald Jones elected again as MP
Labour majority of 7447Turnout of 47.3%
Labour's Gerald Jones has been elected as MP for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare. He was elected with 15,791 votes...
Merthyr Tydfil Crime Statistics
April 2024
These are the latest available statistics.
Bedlinog
29 crimes were reported here in AprilAnti-social behaviour 3Bicycle theft 0Burglary 1Criminal damage and arson 5Drugs 1Other theft 1Possession...
Sample restaurant review
This snug pub brims with folksy features: wonky whitewashed stone walls, stripped floorboards, a Welsh dresser loaded with jars of preserved fruits, and a...
Jordan Desert Challenge 2015
In October 2015, Tony Wade and his daughter Bev undertook a five day trek through the lunar-like landscape of the Wadi Rum desert in...
Black Belt success for the Merthyr Tydfil Shotokan Karate Academy in London
Members from Merthyr Shotokan travelled up to London for a course and Dan grading last weekend 11 year old Kai Jones, 10 year old...
Treharris Councillor meets the Mayor of Hiroshima at a Peace event in Manchester
The Mayor of Hiroshima was visiting Manchester to officially confer on it a certificate of thanks for agreeing to be a Lead City of...






















