http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/ Merthyr news. Catch up on the very latest news in Merthyr Tydfil. Daily reports from the town and from around the South Wales region. en-gb WalesOnline http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/report-backs-more-funds-for-pch-91466-21352475/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/report-backs-more-funds-for-pch-91466-21352475/ AFTER two years of doubt, an independent report has convinced the Welsh Assembly to back Prince Charles Hospital with more funding and new facilities. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/am-angry-at-demolition-plan-for-historic-building-91466-21352477/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/am-angry-at-demolition-plan-for-historic-building-91466-21352477/ THE decision to demolish a historical building in Merthyr Vale has been met with an angry reaction from Huw Lewis AM, whose request for more time to find funding to save the building was voted against in a council cabinet meeting. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/fans-ready-to-rock-with-the-quo-at-cyfarthfa-castle-91466-21351900/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/fans-ready-to-rock-with-the-quo-at-cyfarthfa-castle-91466-21351900/ NEVER mind rocking all over the world, rock-lovers of Merthyr Tydfil are set to shake the town’s boundaries with a day of music you’ll never forget. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/bus-services-hit-by-cutbacks-91466-21352418/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/bus-services-hit-by-cutbacks-91466-21352418/ PURSE strings are being tightened at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, and many people who use the bus service in Bedlinog and Trelewis are about to feel the brunt of it. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/venue-could-be-festival-highlight-91466-21351902/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/venue-could-be-festival-highlight-91466-21351902/ FORGET Glastonbury, Reading and even Download, the next big rock festival could be a lot closer to your doorstep than you think. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/youth-awarded-with-visit-91466-21352285/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/youth-awarded-with-visit-91466-21352285/ ACTIVE youngsters from Merthyr Tydfil got the royal seal of approval this week. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/she-s-in-the-army-now-91466-21351675/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/she-s-in-the-army-now-91466-21351675/ A STUDENT is following in family footsteps by signing up to the army. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/green-green-class-of-home-91466-21352414/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/green-green-class-of-home-91466-21352414/ FOR the past two years, Bishop Hedley High School has been working its hardest to become more eco-friendly, and now all the hard work has finally paid off. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/ex-rocker-takes-a-more-serious-turn-91466-21352476/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/ex-rocker-takes-a-more-serious-turn-91466-21352476/ HE was once more used to fronting a rock band – now Jonathan Owen is set to star as the man keeping the rock and roll behaviour under control. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/10/am-welcomes-school-scheme-91466-21311208/ Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/10/am-welcomes-school-scheme-91466-21311208/ A PILOT scheme to boost school performance has received the backing of Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney AM Huw Lewis. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/grandmother-sings-the-praises-of-lifesaving-firemen-91466-21352284/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/grandmother-sings-the-praises-of-lifesaving-firemen-91466-21352284/ A GRATEFUL grandmother has praised firefighters who went beyond the call of duty after a blaze at her house. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/ship-survivors-mark-tragedy-91466-21351674/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/ship-survivors-mark-tragedy-91466-21351674/ REUNION: With a combined age of 178, Ieuan Jones and Rando Bertoia were reunited some 68 years after they were both on board a liner which sunk after a German U-47 shot a torpedo at it. The men, the only two living survivors of the Arandora Star tragedy, met for the first time at a commemorative ceremony in Liverpool recently. Mr Jones, 89, of Hampton Street, was a guard on board the doomed ship and Mr Bertoia, also 89, of Glasgow, was an internee. Both men were invited to the ceremony as guests of honour to the anniversary recognition do. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/time-to-clean-up-91466-21351676/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/time-to-clean-up-91466-21351676/ THE CLEANEST communities will be crowned the most spick and span in Wales and organisers want to hear the reasons why Merthyr Tydfil should be top. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/sign-of-good-communication-91466-21351680/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/sign-of-good-communication-91466-21351680/ WHEN deciding to learn a new language, people tend to place French, Italian or Spanish at the top of the to do list. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/plenty-of-changes-in-store-91466-21351786/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/plenty-of-changes-in-store-91466-21351786/ A REVAMPED supermarket will open its doors in Nelson after £265,000 of investment. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/every-face-tells-a-story-91466-21351788/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/every-face-tells-a-story-91466-21351788/ AN EXHIBITION bringing together faces of Merthyr Tydfil’s past opens in Cardiff this weekend. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/a-picture-of-education-91466-21351789/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/a-picture-of-education-91466-21351789/ A PHOTOGRAPHER who started his career with the Merthyr Express will take up a role as the new chairman of a respected media board. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/painting-firm-wins-award-91466-21351790/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/painting-firm-wins-award-91466-21351790/ A PAINTING company pulled off a masterstroke when it was handed a top industry award. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/sound-advice-on-health-issue-91466-21351791/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/sound-advice-on-health-issue-91466-21351791/ PUBS and clubs are being warned that pumping up the volume could be damaging to their staff’s health. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/training-provides-food-for-thought-91466-21351792/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/merthyr/2008/07/17/training-provides-food-for-thought-91466-21351792/ RESTAURANTS and takeaways where language barriers could put businesses in danger now have the correct ingredients to produce safe food.