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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 |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
142 hi-tech ambulances to upgrade Wales' ageing fleet
A MULTI-MILLION-POUND investment will see more than 140 modern ambulances responding to emergencies throughout Wales.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
More joy in Japan high on Josh's agenda
JOSH Adams is relishing a return to the scene of his World Cup heroics as Wales prepare to face the fierce heat and humidity of a Japanese summer.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Holidaymaker died in fall from hotel balcony
A MAN died on an all-inclusive holiday after falling from a hotel balcony, an inquest heard.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Plans to turn pub into eight apartments turned down
PLANS to turn a pub into flats have been officially turned down by councillors.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Former kung fu instructor who raped girls dies in jail
A FORMER kung fu instructor who raped three girls has died in prison.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Fighter jets scrambled after plane bomb scare
Portuguese fighter jets escorted the plane to its destination after a threatening note was found in the toilet
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Hundreds of homes planned for former Hoover factory site
PLANS to demolish the current buildings at the Hoover site in Merthyr Tydfil and build more than 400 homes there have been officially revealed.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Cutting councils not the answer, insist leaders
CUTTING the number of councils in Wales would be unlikely to save money because authorities are already collaborating to ease cash pressures, a senior Welsh council leader has warned.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Pubs allowed to open late if Wales reach Euros semis
PUBS have been granted extra time to stay open if Wales reach this year's Uefa Women's Euros semi-finals, MPs have agreed.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Emergency repairs after chapel’s roof collapses
EMERGENCY repair works are being planned for a chapel after the roof partially collapsed.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
EX-soldier’s plans to build new home rejected by councillors
A FORMER soldier's hopes of building a new home in Fleur de Lis have met reluctant opposition from councillors.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Curry's in a hurry to solve Lions' issues
TOM Curry has warned his British and Irish Lions team-mates they cannot afford to waste a moment in their search for respect as they target an immediate response to their defeat by Argentina.
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