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Merthyr Express
£4.5m bid to secure the future of castle
A CASTLE which has been described as being in a “significant state of deterioration” will see £4.5m spent on it for urgent conservation works as it marks its 200th anniversary.
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July 10, 2025
Merthyr Express
'HE'S KILLED MY WIFE AND RUINED OUR LIVES'
HUSBAND OF WOMAN KILLED BY DANGEROUS DRIVER SPEAKS OUT IN THE HOPE IT CAN STOP ANOTHER 'SENSELESS' DEATH PAGES 6&7
1 min |
July 10, 2025
Merthyr Express
Glamorgan in a great rhythm, believes strike ace Gorvin
ANDY Gorvin believes Glamorgan are finding the consistency which could make them a real threat in the Vitality Blast.
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July 10, 2025
Merthyr Express
The buildings on the latest 'at risk' list
THE ANNUAL update to the list of Britain’s most endangered buildings ~ those most at risk of total dereliction or demolition and being lost forever - has been announced by conservation charity SAVE Britain's Heritage and includes five Welsh properties.
4 min |
July 10, 2025
Merthyr Express
Demolition of town's market starts amid regeneration plans
THE demolition of a historic and previously thriving town-centre market is under way.
3 min |
July 10, 2025
Merthyr Express
We owe the nation a big performance, admits Rogers
TOM Rogers says the Welsh team owe the nation a performance in their final game of the season as they look to bounce back from Saturday's 24-19 defeat to Japan in Kitakyushu.
3 min |
July 10, 2025
Merthyr Express
'Murder letter' torment of missing man's family
THE family of a missing man fear he has “been murdered” - as they approach 20 months with no answers.
3 min |
July 10, 2025
Merthyr Express
New school on old council HQ site by autumn 2026
A NEW school for pupils with additional learning needs which is being built on the site of a former council HQ is on track to be complete by autumn 2026.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
Merthyr Express
Archer's on target for return, says McCullum
ENGLAND head coach Brendon McCullum has predicted a “blockbuster” third Test against India, hoping a spicier Lord’s pitch can assist a bowling attack that is expected to feature Jofra Archer.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
Merthyr Express
Five deny murder after woman shot dead
FIVE people have pleaded not guilty to murdering a woman who was shot dead in Talbot Green.
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July 10, 2025
Merthyr Express
Pinc hitting the sweet spot for its local community
IF YOU happen to be a local you know it. If you've driven past by accident you'll remember it, and it’s been here for 80 years, so a lot of people have. People have been spending pocket money here for decades and while the name has changed a fair few times two things have not - the colour and the sweets.
4 min |
July 10, 2025
Merthyr Express
Fishlock: Dutch loss belongs in the bin
JESS Fishlock wants Wales to consign a 3-0 defeat to the Netherlands in their Euro 2025 opener to \"the bin\" as they look to resurrect their campaign.
3 min |
July 10, 2025
Merthyr Express
Council leader survives vote of no-confidence
THE leader of Caerphilly County Council has survived a no-confidence vote, after opposition figures criticised his handling of plans to close 10 libraries.
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July 10, 2025
Merthyr Express
Merthyr Food Festival 2025 returns for foodie fun and free family entertainment
THE EVENT WILL INCLUDE LIVE MUSIC, A HOST OF FREE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT, AND A VARIETY OF TASTY DISHES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
2 min |
July 10, 2025
Merthyr Express
Mum finds her son dead from 'super-strength' drug overdose
A MAN died after overdosing on a street drug many times stronger than heroin, an inquest has concluded.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
Merthyr Express
Day Fever Festival has town 'buzzing with energy and life'
THERE were 2,000 people in attendance at Merthyr Tydfil's first Day Fever Festival in the town centre.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
Merthyr Express
Volunteer caught sexually abusing horses at stables
A MAN was caught sexually abusing horses at the stables where he volunteered.
3 min |
July 10, 2025
Merthyr Express
TEST YOUR SPORTING KNOWLEDGE WITH OUR BUMPER QUIZ
1. Who has more T20 international runs: Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli?
3 min |
July 10, 2025
Merthyr Express
Driver jailed over horror crash that killed his partner and scarred child
A DRIVER killed his long-term partner and left a five-year-old child with a permanent scar to his face after an \"utterly appalling piece of driving\" led to a crash.
5 min |
July 10, 2025
Merthyr Express
Pet lamb 'shot dead in random attack'
A FARMER'S lamb was shot dead in what is thought to have been a random attack.
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July 10, 2025
Merthyr Express
Three men arrested after man stabbed
A 39-YEAR-OLD man was taken to hospital after being allegedly attacked, resulting in him suffering stab wounds.
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July 10, 2025
Merthyr Express
Pupil referral unit receives a near-perfect inspection report
A EDUCATION unit has been judged near-perfect in a glowing report from inspectors.
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July 10, 2025
Merthyr Express
Calls for 'Owain's law' for patients
SENEDD members have called for “Owain’s law’, in memory of a young father, to ensure a gold-standard approach to preserving human tissue for other cancer patients in future.
3 min |
July 10, 2025
Merthyr Express
Man charged with murder after death of dad-of-three
A MAN has been charged with murder following the death of a father-of-three.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
HMO plan in 'narrow street' is approved
PLANS for an HMO conversion in a “very narrow” street have been approved amid warnings the neighbourhood is “already highly congested” with parked cars.
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July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
Call for council recruitment review amid 'little outside interest'
A CAERPHILLY councillor has called for recruitment policies for senior officer roles to be reviewed.
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July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
Four people arrested in series of police raids
POLICE seized cannabis, cash, mobile phones and suspected criminal property after raiding houses across Cwmbran.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
Two men charged with historic sex offences at children's centre
TWO men have been charged with historic child sexual exploitation at a former children's centre.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
'Bypass to start in earnest soon as planning and contractor agreed'
THE Llanharan bypass is a “priority” for RCT council, with the leader saying he is confident work will start in earnest once it gets planning permission and a contractor is appointed.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Merthyr Express
Thief knocked out by man with knife in shop car park
A MAN armed himself with a knife and knocked out a thief with one punch after he had broken into his cousin's car.
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