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Merthyr Express
Council site to be turned into a gym
A COMMUNITY group will take over a council building to set up a gym.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
'No relief' as leisure centre hours reduced
A LAST-MINUTE reprieve for Cefn Fforest Leisure Centre has been branded a \"Pyrrhic victory\" for its users.
3 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
16,000 emergency food parcels given out in year
MORE than 16,000 emergency food parcels were given to people facing hunger by food banks in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) in the last year.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
Body found in search for missing man
A BODY has been found in the search for a missing man.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
Work starts on town's £38m leisure 'hub'
CONSTRUCTION work has started on a new £38m leisure and wellbeing hub in Caerphilly.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
Beddau look to Premiership after completing treble
BEDDAU wrapped up their stunning season by completing the treble after defeating Aberdare 40-13 at Sardis Road to lift the Worthington's Mid District Championship Cup.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
All the reasons why walking, wheeling, cycling or scooting the school run brings benefits for your kids
SPRING HAS ARRIVED, BRINGING WITH IT THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO EMBRACE THE ACTIVE ROUTE TO AND FROM SCHOOL. THIS MEANS MAKING THE SCHOOL JOURNEY, OR PART OF THE SCHOOL JOURNEY, BY FOOT, WHEELCHAIR, BICYCLE OR SCOOTER.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
New fees for sports pitches after backlash
NEW fees for outdoor grass sports pitches have been confirmed in Caerphilly after an original 75% hike sparked an angry backlash.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
Murdered teen's mum raises fears over early prison release scheme
THE mother of a teenager who was brutally beaten to death by a thug on probation at a South Wales caravan park has raised concerns about plans to ease prison overcrowding by releasing some offenders early.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
Amazing renovation of Valleys pub saved from being turned into flats
IT HAS become all too common to hear about pubs in the hearts of communities closing down before being reduced to rubble or turned into flats, or perhaps an even sadder state - left vacant to fall victim to the test of time.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
Super Sam stars as Town reach summit
BRIDGEND Town are the new leaders of the South Wales Premier Cricket League.
3 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
New mayor sets out her priorities
THE mayor and deputy mayor of Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) for the next year have been elected.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
Couple found dead at home on the same day
A COUPLE were both found dead on the same day at a flat in Pontypridd, an inquest has heard.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
FRF GROUP NAMED TOYOTA'S BEST GROUP IN THE UK FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
FRF Group is proud to have been named Best Toyota Group in the prestigious Best Retailer in Town (BRIT) awards—for the second year in a row.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
Villagers rocked as landlord wins fight to turn last pub into shop
In a move reflected in communities across the country, the Fox and Hounds pub in Llanharry will be turned into a community shop, dashing the hopes of villagers who had campaigned to save it. Jonathon Hill reports...
4 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
WRU eye Jones as part of new ticket for Wales
ADAM Jones is on the Welsh Rugby Union's “wanted list” as they search for a permanent new coaching ticket.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
Hit-and-run driver went to the pub after killing woman, 76
A FATHER-OF-TWO killed a 76-year-old woman when he reversed into her while she was walking back from the bingo.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
Old bridge revealed as reservoir level falls
THE long dry spell has exposed a historic bridge usually submerged in water.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
Pet owner fined after her barking dogs made neighbour's life a misery
A PET owner whose barking dogs made her neighbour's life a misery has been ordered to pay more than £1,500 for repeatedly ignoring warnings to keep the noise down.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
Tributes as rugby 'giant' dies aged 59
FORMER Wales No. 8 Mark Jones has passed away at the age of 59 after suffering a heart attack in the Middle East.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
Wind farm turbines would be 'absolutely monstrous'
COUNCIL planners have found that a proposed windfarm on a mountain in Wales with the potential to power thousands of homes would have a negative impact.
3 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
'No reason to suspect kit failure' in skydiver’s death - inquest
AN INQUEST hearing for a 32-year-old woman who died while skydiving was told “there was no reason to suspect equipment failure”.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
'Unbelievable mess' amid rise in demand at refuse tip
RUBBISH is piling up at a tip amid a struggle to cope with demand.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
Builder ordered to pay £9,000 after gas hob left unconnected
A BUILDER has been ordered to pay more than £9,000 in compensation after leaving a gas hob unconnected for more than a month and not adhering to building regulations.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
WORK STARTS FOR SHERRATT ON AVOIDING THREAT OF A NEW WELSH LOW
MATT Sherratt and his coaching team have already started to plan a way Wales can end a 17-game losing streak by beating Japan this summer.
3 min |
May 29, 2025
Merthyr Express
County's last mayor named
THE final mayor of Caerphilly county borough has been named - before the role is scrapped as part of cost-cutting measures.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
Merthyr Express
Best Friend proves a handful for Ynys
IT IS tight at the top of the South Wales Premier Cricket League, with Newport and Bridgend setting the early pace.
3 min |
May 22, 2025
Merthyr Express
Dawson salutes attack after Glamorgan's crushing win
RICHARD Dawson was full of praise for his Glamorgan's bowlers as they fired the Welsh county to a resounding victory against Northamptonshire.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
Merthyr Express
Toddler diagnosed with rare eye cancer after parents spot unusual white glow in photos
A TODDLER was diagnosed with a rare form of eye cancer after his parents noticed an unusual white glow in his left eye. This peculiar symptom was only visible in dim light or when taking photos with a flash.
3 min |
May 22, 2025
Merthyr Express
Sinkhole appears on village's main road
A HUGE sinkhole emerged in a road following a burst water pipe.
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