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Merthyr Express
'No confidence' move over library closures
CRITICS of “short-sighted” library closures are planning a no-confidence motion against Caerphilly County Borough Council’s leader, Cllr Sean Morgan.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
Merthyr Express
Bowls club can serve alcohol at clubhouse
A BOWLS club in Caerphilly town has won permission to sell alcohol in its clubhouse.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Merthyr Express
Cheesemen finish their season with trophy treble
CAERPHILLY topped a triumphant season with a trophy treble after defeating Ynysybwl 27-16 at the Wern in Merthyr to lift the Worthington's Mid District Division Two Cup.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
Merthyr Express
Two arrested after police manhunt
TWO men have been arrested in connection with an alleged burglary.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Merthyr Express
'I am not ashamed of being a virgin at 47'
Author opens up about feeling 'different' and 'timid' from a young age
3 min |
June 05, 2025
Merthyr Express
PEEL'S PRIDE AS FAVOURITES END SCARLETS' PLAY-OFF HOPE
DWAYNE PEEL spoke of his pride despite the Scarlets being knocked out of the United Rugby Championship play-offs after a valiant defeat to top seeds Leinster at the Aviva Stadium.
3 min |
June 05, 2025
Merthyr Express
Minister tells court she was 'terrified' by the actions of activists
TWO pro-Palestinian activists who accused Pontypridd MP Alex Davies-Jones of supporting genocide relating to the Israel-Hamas conflict have been convicted of harassment.
3 min |
June 05, 2025
Merthyr Express
Search for owner of emaciated horses
RSPCA Cymru has issued an appeal to track down the owner of an emaciated pony and her foal after they were found starved and living among dead animals in a field.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
Merthyr Express
S4C 'agree deal' to show Lions highlights
THIS summer's British & Irish Lions tour is reportedly set to be shown on free-to-air TV with S4C understood to have agreed a deal for a highlights package.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Merthyr Express
Mountain fence will be replaced after backlash
A HUGE fence put up across a mountain and overlooking a beauty spot is to be replaced after a public backlash.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
Merthyr Express
Pocket-sized pool player taking on teen opponents
MEET the six-year-old pool wonderkid already competing against teenagers - even though he’s only just taller than the table.
3 min |
June 05, 2025
Merthyr Express
Rugby players believed to be involved in violent bar brawl
UGLY footage has emerged of a fight believed to involve a Welsh rugby team at a bar in Canada.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Merthyr Express
Sharks stun Munster in shootout to book semi spot
SHARKS booked their spot in the United Rugby Championship semi-finals after a dramatic shootout decider saw them edge past Munster in Durban.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Merthyr Express
Edinburgh fall short in exhilarating quarter-final
THE Bulls claimed a 42-33 victory over Edinburgh in an exhilarating United Rugby Championship quarter-final at Loftus Versfeld.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Merthyr Express
Hue dares wins!
FROM the front, this period semi-detached home looks welcoming and spacious but behind the front door there are rooms that are memorable Instagram-worthy spaces where the owner's obvious love for interiors has been allowed to blossom.
3 min |
June 05, 2025
Merthyr Express
'Selfless' teacher died weeks after diagnosis
YOU know someone is truly special when it feels like everyone in a community comes together to mourn their loss.
4 min |
June 05, 2025
Merthyr Express
'A tough decision to let the cameras in after cancer diagnosis'
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has reflected on her decision to let a filming team follow her journey following cancer diagnosis.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
Merthyr Express
Hundreds of bikers help make Eden's wish come true
HUNDREDS of bikers gathered outside the home of a teenager to help her achieve her dreams as she finalises her funeral plans.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Merthyr Express
Jennings signs on to extend his stay at the Arms Park
CARDIFF have confirmed that playmaker Rory Jennings has signed a new deal to stay at the Arms Park.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Merthyr Express
Residents evacuated after 'suspicious device' found and destroyed
RESIDENTS were evacuated as a bomb disposal unit was called in to deal with a “suspicious device” found in a garden.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Merthyr Express
'I warned authorities about him, but nothing happened. Then he went on a rampage'
A family member of Alexander Dighton believes a 'systematic failure' is the reason his near-fatal attack on Talbot Green police was not prevented.
6 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
Waste collector used pavement at his home as 'personal skip'
A MAN who was using the pavement outside his house as “his own personal skip” has been prosecuted by his local council and ordered to pay £2,100 in court.
3 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
Serious concerns over whether fire service can keep people safe
THERE are serious concerns about whether South Wales Fire and Rescue Service can keep people safe, an independent report has found.
6 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
Sir Tom revisits stories of his life for BBC series
SIR Tom Jones, The Day of the Jackal author Frederick Forsyth and Scottish crime writer Val McDermid are among the creatives who will feature in a new series of the BBC's In My Own Words.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
Chapel at heart of Cwm Rhondda hymn for sale
A GRADE II-LISTED chapel and vestry building steeped in Welsh history has gone on the market for £47,500 including the graveyard and the remarkable interior.
3 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
Council crews search bins and can hand out fines to rule-breakers
RECYCLING crews will rummage through people's bins in a scheme to boost recycling rates in one county area.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
Greggs opens new store in town in face of objections
A NEW Greggs bakery has opened its doors at a Welsh high street despite health officials’ worries about “unhealthy food”.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
Memorials left damaged after blaze at graveyard
AROUND 20 graves were left with significant damage after the historic graveyard of a rural Welsh church was set on fire.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
New horizons for top sides as club World Cup gets green light
THE first Rugby World Club Cup is set to be held in 2028 after unanimous agreement from the relevant leagues and unions, European Professional Club Rugby confirmed.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
OZ SPIN WIZARD WINS DAWSON SALUTE
RICHARD Dawson hailed the quality of Matt Kuhnemann after the spinner steered Glamorgan to another impressive win inside three days.
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