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Merthyr Express
Like living in a war-zone, say residents after attack
IT WAS 14 years ago that Geraint Handley and his family moved to Union Place in Merthyr Tydfil, a quiet street that once offered a sense of safety and community.
4 min |
May 01, 2025
Merthyr Express
Fire fears as market building left empty
CONCERN is growing in a South Wales community that their once bustling indoor market has become a magnet for anti-social behaviour, disrupting residents and business owners through continuous vandalism.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
Merthyr Express
Former councillor sexually abused two young girls
A FORMER councillor and convicted paedophile sexually assaulted two young girls.
3 min |
May 01, 2025
Merthyr Express
£70 'wrong bin' fine threat considered by council
PUTTING recyclable waste in the wrong bin could land households with a £70 fine, under a council's plan to boost its low recycling rates.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
Merthyr Express
'My dog swallowed my only car key and left me stranded for days!'
A WOMAN has revealed the bizarre moment her dog accidentally swallowed her car key - leaving her stranded for three days and relying on neighbours for help, all while obsessively watching her dog's toilet trips.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
Merthyr Express
Burglar who assaulted two police officers is jailed
TWO men were arrested and one jailed after a series of burglaries took place in Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taf, in the early hours of April 13.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
Merthyr Express
Dad and son die in holiday swim tragedy
A FATHER and son have died together while on holiday in Queensland, Australia.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
Merthyr Express
MORE AGONY AS WALES END BOTTOM OF THE PILE
WALES Women were condemned to the wooden spoon for the second year in succession after they were comprehensively beaten by Italy Women in Parma.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
Merthyr Express
Wild at heart
YOUR WILDFLOWER MEADOW EVOLVES OVER THE YEARS TO HELP YOU RECONNECT WITH NATURE
2 min |
May 01, 2025
Merthyr Express
Primary school to close after efforts to increase pupil numbers
RHYDRI Primary School will close in July, after Caerphilly County Borough Council deemed falling pupil numbers meant the school would be unable to balance its budget.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
Merthyr Express
Don't keep mum when it comes to your family history
NATASHA HOLT ASKS THE EXPERTS WHAT VITAL MEDICAL INFORMATION SHOULD ALWAYS BE PASSED DOWN THE FAMILY...
4 min |
May 01, 2025
Merthyr Express
Jail for Tesla driver who killed a mum and daughter after speeding during storm
A DRIVER has been jailed for causing the deaths of a South Wales mother and daughter after speeding in heavy rain during a storm.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
Merthyr Express
Has your pension pot got a few missing pieces?
TRACKING DOWN LOST CONTRIBUTIONS AND DECIDING WHETHER TO COMBINE THEM COULD BE KEY TO SECURING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE.
3 min |
May 01, 2025
Merthyr Express
Fan kicked elderly man in the face during brawl
A FOOTBALL fan has been jailed after kicking an elderly man in the face during a fierce brawl involving more than 50 supporters.
4 min |
May 01, 2025
Merthyr Express
Man arrested as 18 dogs seized from two properties
EIGHTEEN dogs and puppies have been seized from two properties in Merthyr Tydfil.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
Merthyr Express
Mum hit with £1k bill for daughter's online gaming
A MUM has issued a warning after her nine-year-old daughter spent over £1,000 on Roblox - unaware she was spending real money.
4 min |
May 01, 2025
Merthyr Express
Nott likely: Cardiff ready to swoop for Dragons ace
CARDIFF are set to sign Welsh-qualified lock George Nott from the Dragons and stem the tide of players heading down the M4 from the Welsh capital to Newport.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
Merthyr Express
NO HAPPY RETURN FOR DRAGONS BOSS
FILO Tiatia was left to lament a miserable final quarter as the Dragons left Swansea on the back of a nine-try defeat.
3 min |
May 01, 2025
Merthyr Express
Farage open to a deal in Senedd elections
NIGEL Farage has said he is “open to doing a deal” with other parties for Reform UK to be able to form a government in Wales next year.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
Merthyr Express
'I had no idea anyone would give a s***
Their 13th studio album, Make ‘em Laugh, Make ‘em Cry, Make ‘em Wait, is ‘classic Stereophonics,’ says Cwmaman's Kelly Jones, but with a flavour of the band in 2025. The frontman tells all to Lifestyle editor Kathryn Williams
9 min |
May 01, 2025
Merthyr Express
'Wales has so many amazing opportunities location-wise'
FILM director Gareth Evans is discussing his love for Swansea’s Gower coastline a short walk from his home
4 min |
May 01, 2025
Merthyr Express
Young cyclist 'was hit by car and left in the road'
A FAMILY have been left in shock after their 10-year-old was hit by a car while out riding his bike during the school Easter holidays.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
Merthyr Express
SPIRITED SCARLETS STAY IN CONTENTION
DWAYNE Peel was delighted with the resilience showed by his Scarlets side as they claimed Judgement Day victory in Cardiff.
2 min |
April 24, 2025
Merthyr Express
IRISH TOO HOT FOR WINLESS WALES
WALES are still in search of their first win in the Women's Six Nations.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
Merthyr Express
Drug-driver fled as best friend was dying in car wreckage
A DRUG-DRIVER crashed at high speed then ran off as his best friend’s life slipped away in the car wreckage.
4 min |
April 24, 2025
Merthyr Express
'We were in denial about our boy’s life-limiting condition... but the response has been incredible'
JAYDEN Greening is described by his mum as “cheeky, mischievous, with the best smile in the world”.
5 min |
April 24, 2025
Merthyr Express
Otters boost survival hopes
BONYMAEN and Narberth’s battle to avoid relegation from the Admiral Premiership looks set to go right to the wire.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
Merthyr Express
Nurse who 'grabbed patient's throat' is struck off
A NURSE who “grabbed” a patient's throat and held on to him in an “inappropriate restraint” has been banned from the wards.
2 min |
April 24, 2025
Merthyr Express
Legal action over mine restoration 'refusal'
AN ACTION group plans to take a coal-mining firm to court over its alleged refusal to pay for the restoration of the UK's last opencast coal mine.
2 min |
April 24, 2025
Merthyr Express
Carpenter 'stripped of livelihood' as tools taken from van
A CARPENTER has had his \"livelihood stripped away from him\" after tools worth more than £3,500 were stolen from his van overnight.
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