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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.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
Mint's stylish coins mark 150 years of Liberty
COINS celebrating 150 years of the emporium Liberty sitting at the heart of artistic innovation and craftsmanship have been unveiled by the Llantrisant-based Royal Mint.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
School slips backwards after latest inspection
AN ALL-THROUGH school has been told it is need of “significant” improvement after a disappointing inspection.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
Man admits causing death of 'most amazing' woman in crash
A MAN has admitted causing the death of a “loving and caring” woman by dangerous driving.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
Action call to tackle Wales' 'frightening' nature loss
CALLS for urgent action to tackle the \"frightening reality\" of nature loss in Wales have been made, with legally binding biodiversity targets four years away.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
SHERRATT: SLOW START COST US
MATT Sherratt said Cardiff left with pride intact, even if they missed the chance to boost their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes when going down to the Bulls.
3 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
Baby was found dead by his parents
Pontypridd Coroner's Court
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
Man struck his partner and held pillow on her face
A MAN held a pillow over his partner's face and punched her repeatedly.
3 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
Seven heaven as champs end campaign in fine style
CHAMPIONS Merthyr wrapped up their triumphant Admiral Premiership campaign with a bonus-point win as they ran in seven tries to defeat Llangennech 45-22 at the Wern.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
Jones: We paid for not taking all our chances
MARK Jones said the Ospreys paid the price for not taking their chances as they slipped out of the United Rugby Championship play-off picture.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Merthyr Express
Teaching aide suspended for mocking pupil in video
A SCHOOL learning support worker has been banned from working in education for 12 months after she filmed herself “mocking”, hissing and gesturing at a young pupil and shared it on social media.
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