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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.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Council to hike car parking charges across county borough
CAR parking charges across one county are increasing, with fewer tariff options available.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Jonah and the whale of a Greggs steak bake!
A HUNGRY Greggs customer says he was shocked to find a foot-long \"monster\" pasty in a Cardiff branch of the bakery chain describing it as \"double the size\" of a regular one.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Schools drop-off danger as 'parents ignore signs'
IT IS “a matter of time before a child is hurt or killed by a car” near two village primary schools, a concerned resident has warned.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Man suffering psychotic episode tried to fire Taser at police officer
A MAN suffering from alcohol-induced psychosis wrestled a Taser from a police officer's grip and attempted to Taser him before using it to strike him repeatedly.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Plea to find missing man with leg in plaster
A MAN whose left leg is in plaster and who walks with the aid of crutches remains missing days after a police appeal was first issued.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Fire 'completely destroyed' vehicles
SEVERAL vehicles were destroyed in a fire at a South Wales garage.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
LOUIS SETS DEADLINE ON NFL DREAM
LOUIS Rees-Zammit has admitted the clock is ticking on his NFL career as he revealed he plans to return to the highest level of rugby if the next year doesn’t work out.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Butler in the buff a saucy birthday treat for Gwyneth
AT 102-years-old, Gwyneth Griffiths isn't your average centenarian. Far from slowing down, this feisty and spirited woman is proving that age is just a number, and she’s certainly not letting it get in the way.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
REDS READY TO ADD NEW FACES
LEE John is planning to beef up his Llanelli Town squad with a string of summer signings.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Childers marks 25 years since hostel fire tragedy
Welsh tourists Natalie Morris and Sarah Williams died in the blaze started by killer Robert Long at the Palace Backpackers Hostel in Australia 25 years ago. Abbie Wightwick looks back on the tragedy as poignant commemorations are held...
4 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
The full Monte! Dream car win... for just £2.99
A 54-YEAR-OLD motoring enthusiast has won the six-figure car of his dreams - for the price of a £2.99 competition ticket.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
'I could let the carer part go - and just be his mum'
As a toddler, Greg Fears was given five years to live but he didn't show any serious symptoms that whole time. His mother tells Ellie Gosley how the support of Tŷ Hafan was vital during her son's final months...
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Manager lands buyout of waterproofing business
A STRUCTURAL and basement waterproofing business has been acquired in a management buyout.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Birthday wishes from around the world for Kyle, 14
A YOUNG boy from Pontypridd who had to spend his 14th birthday in hospital has had an amazing surprise from hundreds of strangers.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Light at the end of the tunnel for reopening plan
SUCH is the enthusiasm for a project to boost tourism and the local economy across two South Wales valleys that people travelled for miles and turned up in driving rain to gather in a tent in a field to find out the next step to make the dream become a reality.
5 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Performance and no cocktails for Kelly
STEREOPHONICS frontman Kelly Jones has revealed he no longer has junk food and alcohol on his tour rider - in a bid to stay in shape.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Aussies warned of contract breach if stars are held back
THE British and Irish Lions have warned Australia they will be in breach of contract if they fail to release their Test stars for all tour games involving Super Rugby teams.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
'Disappointment' as longest NHS waiting times go up in Wales
WALES’ health minister has admitted it is “disappointing” that the number of longest NHS waits has gone up, a month after the Welsh Government said it was happy to have met a target set by the First Minister.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Thug kicked partner and strangled her daughter
A 46-YEAR-OLD thug has been jailed after he attacked his partner and then assaulted and strangled her daughter in front of her as she tried to help her mum.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Bale at forefront of Pilgrims takeover talk
GARETH Bale is reportedly set to front a US-based private equity group's takeover at League One side Plymouth Argyle.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
More play-off heartbreak for Davies as Grenoble miss out yet again
SAM Davies was left heartbroken once again after his Grenoble side were narrowly beaten by Perpignan in the play-off match for a spot in France's Top 14 next season.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
Skewen's top order helps boost their title chances
SKEWEN boosted their title hopes in division one of the South Wales Cricket Association after defeating Tata Steel.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
BOSHOFF AGREES OSPREYS SWITCH
THE Ospreys have signed South African centre Evardi Boshoff on a permanent basis following two successful loan spells.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
Drug-driver crashed into lamppost at 80mph
A DRIVER under the influence of drugs reached speeds of 120mph during a police chase before crashing into a lamppost, narrowly missing a group of pedestrians.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
Hoover factory set to be demolished for housing
A MAJOR chapter in Merthyr Tydfil’s industrial past is set to close as plans move forward to demolish the former Hoover factory.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
Painting distracts me from chronic pain in my joints
A 30-YEAR-OLD wheelchair-bound since childhood because of a mystery degenerative condition that causes her joints to “grind together” says she paints to distract herself from her chronic pain.
4 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
I miss pulling on red shirt, says LRZ
LOUIS Rees-Zammit admits he misses playing rugby for Wales - and has left the door ajar for a possible return to the sport in the future.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
'Kind and loving' dad died after his car hit lorry
A “KIND” dad took his own life by driving his car into a lorry, an inquest has found.
1 min |