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Merthyr Express
New £1.4m space not suitable for large events
A NEW “events area” costing £1.4m has a weight restriction that makes it unsuitable for large events.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
Reform councillor under pressure over voicemail comments
PRESSURE is mounting on a Reform councillor after he made comments about the Pakistani community in a voicemail he left on an ITV journalist's phone.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
Unlicensed cabbie left teen with horror injuries
A BUS driver moonlighting as an unlicensed taxi driver crashed into a teenager walking home, causing horrific leg injuries, a court has heard.
3 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
Recycling site fire caused £79k worth of damage, polluted land and killed fish
A RECYCLING centre showed a “flagrant safety breach\" after the fire service were hindered in tackling a blaze at the site due to a large pile of scrap metal.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
Jones defiant as Japan suffer blow ahead of Wales clash
A JAPAN XV suffered a heavy 53-20 defeat to the Maori All Blacks in Tokyo.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
Patient dies after wait of 14 hours for ambulance
AN ELDERLY woman died after falling in a care home, breaking her thigh bone, and having to wait 14 hours for an ambulance.
4 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
Wales face uphill struggle after Pumas snatch opener
RICHARD Whiffin was left hugely frustrated as Wales threw away a 17-point advantage before going down to a late defeat against Argentina in their opening match of the World U20 Championship.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
Concerns over pupils’ toilet access
“MANY\" schools in a Welsh county have been restricting when pupils can use toilets due to issues with vandalism and bad behaviour, councillors were told.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
Work at new BMX track is nearing completion
A PLANNED BMX pump track on land where material from a landslide has been placed is nearing completion and is set to open soon.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
Nurses rescue OAP as fire rips through home
A CONFUSED 89-year-old man had thought the fire alarm sounding at his home in Caerphilly borough was coming from the television while his kitchen was ablaze.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
'Miraculous recovery' for man hurt in suspected Thailand attack
A WELSH father fighting for his life in Thailand after an alleged assault led to a bleed on his brain is making “very steady progress’ his family said.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
'Stuart's voice touched hearts all over the world'
INTERNATIONALLY renowned Welsh tenor Stuart Burrows has been remembered for his “warmth, humility and extraordinary musicianship”, following his death at the age of 92 after a short illness.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
Boy, 14, was used as a slave by teen criminal
A 14-YEAR-OLD boy was exploited as a modern-day slave by a drug dealer who gave him cannabis as a reward, a court heard.
3 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
'Wonder wall' created from 3,000 bucket hats
ARTIST CREATES UNIQUE TRIBUTE TO OASIS AS BAND HEADS TO CAPITAL
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
Change in how ambulance service deals with 999 calls
THE way the Welsh Ambulance Service deals with the most serious 999 calls is changing from today.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
'I'm not turning it into a lap dancing club and I'm not turning it into flats!'
Homes Under the Hammer star Martin Roberts has been making progress with his huge Valleys pub renovation project - as property editor Joanne Ridout finds out...
8 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
'I've always loved Carlie but never thought we would be together'
Boxing sensation Lauren Price talks to Jonathon Hill about how she finds herself in the best place she's ever been
6 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
Dog owner pleaded guilty to neglect
AN EMACIATED dog who was left in a horrific condition by her neglectful owner has now fortunately recovered.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
Family pay tribute to 'incredible' father and Man United super-fan who died in crash
THE family of a dad who died in a crash earlier this month have paid an emotional tribute.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
Police chief delivering reforms, says commissioner after report
THE woman responsible for overseeing the police service in Gwent says she is confident it is improving after its latest inspection report.
4 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
PERFORM OR WE'RE OUT, WARNS LAKE
WALES captain Dewi Lake says players who do not perform in Japan are at risk of being shelved by the next coaching team.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
Google Earth helps end planning row over decking
A HOMEOWNER has been embroiled in a legal row with his local council over the size of his garden decking, which was half a centimetre too high.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
Home under the hammer!
A TRADITIONAL three-bedroom terraced house in a quiet street close to the Pontypridd is selling at auction - with a guide price that is less than the cost of a respectable second-hand family vehicle.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Calls for 'as much as we can spend' on coal tip safety
THE Welsh Government has asked for 'as much as we can spend' to keep communities safe from at-risk coal tips, Eluned Morgan has said.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Probert on the board as Beggarman takes prize
DAVID Probert made his trip back home pay dividends when he bagged a winner at Ffos Las's first flat meeting of the summer on Sunday.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Villagers call for rethink on new housing development
VILLAGERS who fear a new housing development will destroy a well-used green space have urged a council to rethink its plans.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Family plea over dad found dead in Benidorm
THE family of a man who was found dead less than 24 hours after arriving in Benidorm say they have “been through hell” and have pleaded for more support from authorities.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
TEST YOUR SPORTING KNOWLEDGE WITH OUR BUMPER QUIZ
1. In which year did Yorkshire last win cricket's County Championship?
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Future's starting to Luke a touch brighter
THERE is a school of thought that Wales' struggles at senior level are down to a collective lack of size and power in the pack.
4 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Pensioner, 70, ran 'thriving' business supplying heroin
A PENSIONER drug peddler was caught with enough heroin for 700 street deals, a court has heard.
2 min |