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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.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
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 |