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Merthyr Express
Banking hub opens in town
A NEW banking hub is opening in Abertillery.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
Merthyr Express
Major changes planned for primary school meals in Wales
FRUIT juice and white bread are among foods to be banned in primary schools in Wales under major changes proposed for healthier eating.
2 min |
May 22, 2025
Merthyr Express
Former Wales star helps unveil pitch
A NEW 3G pitch at a Merthyr Tydfil school has been officially opened by a former Welsh international footballer.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
Merthyr Express
Wales sees its Lions ranks get triple lift
ANDY Farrell's British and Irish Lions squad have assembled in full for the first time - with three new Welshmen confirmed to be part of this summer's tour of Australia.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
Merthyr Express
'Disgusting': Fury at council decision to axe 10 libraries
TEN libraries will shut at the end of August under Caerphilly County Borough Council's controversial cost-cutting plans.
2 min |
May 22, 2025
Merthyr Express
Thorburn: Irish model may hold key to Welsh future
FORMER Wales skipper Paul Thorburn believes the Welsh game should move closer towards an Irish model.
3 min |
May 22, 2025
Merthyr Express
Role 'means the world' to Merthyr's new mayor
THE new mayor of Merthyr Tydfil says it means the world to her to be elected to the role.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
Merthyr Express
'I can't babe I'm sorry' - dying man's last words to his partner at scene of fatal crash
THE partner of a motorist who was killed after a careless driver drove into the side of his car described how a “massive mistake” had “destroyed our family”.
5 min |
May 22, 2025
Merthyr Express
CCTV captures dad's final moments in Benidorm as family fights for answers
THE family of a Welsh dad-of-four who died falling from a cliff in Benidorm have told how they turned detective to prove he was murdered.
3 min |
May 22, 2025
Merthyr Express
STRANGE EYES FINAL MISSION
.29 EBBW VALE..... LLANDOVERY..28
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
'Seconds of madness' cost man his dream job
A LEARNING support worker lost his “dream job” for “a few seconds of madness” when he violently assaulted a man at Merthyr Rugby Club.
3 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
Fears for future of 'vital' village community centre
THERE are fears people could be left isolated if a community centre in a small Valleys village closes.
6 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
Ministers to consider plan to shut school sixth form
PLANS to close the sixth form at a Valleys school will be considered by the Welsh Government.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
Husband died three months after wife was killed in crash
THE husband of a grandmother killed in a crash died just three months after her.
4 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
'Doctors said I was fit and healthy - then my life changed'
JUST days before his heart stopped beating, Peter Heathcote was dangling from a bungee cord in Mexico.
7 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
Part of town 'left to die' after closure of market
IT WAS once home to a thriving market at the heart of the town.
3 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
Trip to Benidorm - for same as London rail fare
A TRAVEL influencer says she flew to sunny Benidorm for a one-night trip which was cheaper than getting a train to London.
3 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
Spice up your life at this returning Welsh Chilli and Chocolate Festival
The Merthyr Tydfil Chilli and Chocolate Festival returns for 2025 - can you handle the heat?
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
Homes plan for former quarry site is approved
PLANS for 20 houses and flats in a former quarry in Merthyr Tydfil have been approved despite nearly 150 people signing a petition objecting to them.
3 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
Rapist jailed for 11 years
A 38-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed for rape.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
Duo reveal stance over WRU demand
THE Ospreys and Scarlets have issued a joint statement to explain why they decided not to sign the new Professional Rugby Agreement.
3 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
Solar farm on school land to power classrooms and hospital
A SOLAR farm will be built on land at a school in Merthyr Tydfil, providing electricity to local schools and a hospital.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
SCARLETS BOOST TOP-EIGHT HOPES
THE Scarlets moved to within touching distance of the URC play-offs with a stunning bonus-point victory over the Lions in Johannesburg.
3 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
'Keep windows closed' message over industrial estate fire
A WARNING was issued to residents after a large fire on an industrial estate.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
Pub's new ban on under-25s on Friday and Saturday night
A PUB said it has banned under-25s from drinking there on Friday and Saturday nights.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
Helicopter called in to tackle forestry wildfire
A HELICOPTER was brought in to help tackle a huge fire in South Wales over the weekend.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
NEWPORT A STEP AWAY FROM GLORY
NEWPORT defeated old rivals Cardiff in their own back yard for the second time this season to set up an all-Gwent Super Rygbi Cymru final with Ebbw Vale.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
More fines handed out as pupils miss school time
ON-THE-SPOT fines for parents taking their children out of school for term-time holidays have risen in one part of Wales.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
Plans for solar farm that could power 2,700 homes
A SOLAR farm with the potential to power nearly 2,700 homes is planned for land near Llantrisant.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
Man in full scuba gear sparked siege
A MAN in full scuba diving gear with an oxygen tank on his back sparked an hours-long siege in his flat - and then started a fire causing more than £30,000 of damage.
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