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16:55, 14 Feb 2024

Welsh historyThe beautiful abandoned synagogue people are being invited back to for the first time in 20 years

Merthyr TydfilCouncil could be fined by Welsh Government as only half people in the area recycle food waste

CourtsKidnappers dragged vulnerable man from flat and forced him to cash machine

TreharrisPolice find body in river following search for missing man

Fuel PricesThe cheapest places for petrol and diesel across Wales at the moment

CourtsRogue trader caused families to lose tens of thousands and he threatened man with BB gun

CourtsSpeeding driver hit roadside worker who had to have leg amputated

Local GovernmentCouncil staff targeted with 'upsetting' and 'personal' comments in social media groups

Merthyr TydfilPeople are desperate to have their swimming pool back after it was shut four years ago for repairs

South Wales Fire ServiceSouth Wales Fire Service asks for above-inflation rise to the amount it bills council tax payers

Latest Wales NewsThe latest death notices across the valleys and Bridgend as families remember loved ones

South Wales PoliceHow much more residents will have to pay to fund South Wales Police next year

Merthyr TydfilHousing approved on former Merthyr coal tip despite concerns

ITVTrigger Point's Vicky McClure's daytime club is coming to Wales

Merthyr Tydfil'Remarkable, kind, loving soul' dies aged 27

Sport

People'I couldn't speak until age six but now I play football for Wales'

Mixed Martial ArtsWelsh fighter earns UFC contract after sensational win in Las Vegas

CourtsYoung rugby player died from severe brain injury after being hit by car

Merthyr TydfilYoung rugby player's heart donated as proud family say 'entire town in mourning'

Merthyr Town FCWelsh actor Jonny Owen wants to buy hometown club Merthyr Town and emulate Wrexham dream

Events

Welsh historyThe beautiful abandoned synagogue people are being invited back to for the first time in 20 years

Gethin JonesGethin Jones says he's 'opening a new chapter' as he shares career update away from Morning Live

Charlotte Church'My life came crashing down then working for Charlotte Church changed everything'

HalloweenHalloween 2023 and half term events in and around the Valleys this autumn

Merthyr TydfilVicky McClure marries Welsh filmmaker Jonny Owen with Line of Duty co-stars and Wales football star on the guest list