| Character | Actor | Duration | Information |
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| Megan Harries (née Owen) | Lisabeth Miles | 1974–1996, 2002, 2003, 2011– | The village's oldest (and longest-serving) character, Megan lives on her own after the deaths of her two husbands, Cliff and Reg, and is the proud owner of charity shop Apêl Maenan. Mother of Rhian and adoptive mother of Gareth. Once a regular, she is now a recurring character. |
| David 'Dai' Ashurst | Emyr Wyn | 1982–1984, 2001–2020, 2022– | Former owner of APD; now retired. Husband of Diane, brother of Dic "Deryn" Ashurst and father of DJ. Formerly married to Sabrina Harries and Alice. Recently returned from Australia. |
| Ieuan Griffiths | Iestyn Jones | 1988–1992, 1995–1997, 2000–2011, 2019– | Local councillor, and owner of Pwll Bach; the nearby landfill site. Former owner of Cwm FM, Cwmderi’s radio station. Father of Melanie and Lauren. Grandfather to Indeg. Ex-husband of Hazel.
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