Natalie Morris and Sarah Williams died in the blaze started by killer Robert Long at the Palace Backpackers Hostel in Australia 25 years ago ...

Representatives from Aberfan's memorial committee, parents who lost their children and some survivors were among those attending the public memorial at St Mary's Church, Merthyr Tydfil, on Thursday ...

She said: “I am a Merthyr Tydfil girl, born and bred, and am incredibly proud of my roots. “It means the world to me to become mayor of somewhere that has such a special place in my heart.

BAFTA-winning Irish actor Barry Keoghan was recognised by fans while shopping in Merthyr Tydfil in January, 2025. In a photo ...

Nestled in the Tyne Valley, Hexham is a Northumberland gem that punches above its weight for history and charm. The ...

Bronnie, 21, also agreed it was the strong sense of community and comfort that makes Merthyr so special to her. After leaving school, she chose to do an apprenticeship with Welsh Water so she ...

Across town at Merthyr Tydfil College, a lively politics and governance class left you in little doubt that more political upheaval could be on the way. ADVERTISEMENT "We are seeing the overturn of ...

Jeremy Corbyn held a rally in Merthyr Tydfil in 2016 as he fought off a challenge to his leadership of the Labour Party. Gareth Lewis. Political editor, BBC Wales News. Published. 8 June 2025.

RESIDENTS in Merthyr Tydfil joined a show of solidarity with Palestinians at the weekend to mark Eid al-Adha. Campaigners wanted to mark the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza on what they said was ...

What is it about Merthyr Tydfil that keeps so many people, like me, rooted here? 1 day ago. Wales. 1 Jun 2025. Murder arrest after man dies in quadbike crash.

Jeremy Corbyn held a rally in Merthyr Tydfil in 2016 as he fought off a challenge to his leadership of the Labour Party "Come check the streets where normal people live. "Kids are smoking, drugs ...