Two men who stopped on the A465 between Rhymney and Merthyr Tydfil to rescue a nine-month-old baby from a burning car have been recognised as ‘Community Stars’ for their actions.
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Campaigners claim Ffos y Fran mine firm can afford £91m site restoration
Claims have been made that the mining company behind the Ffos y Fran opencast coal mine does have the money required to carry out a restoration estimated to cost more than £90 million.
Plans approved for 400-home “new neighbourhood” at former Hoover site
“Game-changing” plans for a “new neighbourhood” including more than 400 homes on the former Hoover site in Merthyr Tydfil has been approved.
Plans for UK’s biggest indoor snow centre approved
Merthyr Tydfil is going to be home to the UK’s longest indoor snow centre after plans were given the green light.
Indoor ski slope plans could be approved in January
Plans for the UK’s largest and longest indoor snow centre could be officially approved in January.
Indoor ski slope plans move a step closer after decision passed back to council
The Welsh Government has confirmed it will not call in the Rhydycar West planning application, but instead it will be passed back to Merthyr Tydfil Council to determine.
Neighbouring council could also face Welsh Government recycling fines if rates don’t improve
Neighbouring Merthyr Tydfil Council could face a fine of nearly £300,000 if does not meet the Welsh Government’s recycling target this year.
Opencast mine restoration plans should be called in – Delyth Jewell MS
Plans to restore an opencast coal mine should be called in by the Welsh Government, a Senedd Member has demanded.
Councillors back ski slope project despite officer advice
Councillors in Merthyr Tydfil have voiced their support for a “once in a lifetime” £300 million ski slope development – going against the advice of council officers.
Planning officers go cold on indoor ski slope plans
The proposed development, near Merthyr Tydfil, would include an indoor snow centre, tropical waterpark, and activity centre, as well as an outdoor activity area.