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Merthyr Express
Seventh person in court over shooting of woman
A SEVENTH person has appeared in court in connection with the murder of a 40-year-old woman who was shot dead.
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April 24, 2025
Merthyr Express
Man caught dealing cocaine in children's play area
A MAN has been jailed after he was caught dealing drugs at a children's play area.
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April 24, 2025
Merthyr Express
Drainage plan to stop 'deterioration' at castle
PLANS to overcome water damage at Cyfarthfa Park and its castle due to poor drainage have been submitted.
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April 24, 2025
Merthyr Express
BALDWIN PROUD AS RAVENS SNATCH WIN
BRIDGEND head coach Scott Baldwin praised his side's never-say-die spirit after they snatched a dramatic victory over Llandovery ahead of their Super Rygbi Cymru play-off showdown with Swansea.
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April 24, 2025
Merthyr Express
The Voice star on heart op: 'They saved my life and I will be forever grateful'
A WELSH singer-songwriter who underwent life-saving open heart surgery has described the cardiology team who operated on him as “magical superheroes”.
2 min |
April 24, 2025
Merthyr Express
Cash to target streets hit by storm flooding
MORE than £4m worth of funding has been allocated to schemes in Rhondda Cynon Taf that will alleviate the risk of flooding.
3 min |
April 24, 2025
Merthyr Express
Wind farm plan moves step forward
PLANS for a 13-turbine wind farm near Cwmbran have been validated by Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (Pedw).
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April 24, 2025
Merthyr Express
Apology over 'extremely upsetting' text message
CAERPHILLY County Borough Council has apologised after mistakenly contacting bereaved parents with a childcare inquiry.
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April 24, 2025
Merthyr Express
Race on to inspire pupils
Ceri Stephens, head of vocational studies at Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun in Penywaun is running this year's London Marathon to help families who need extra support. Here he explains why he is running to raise money for Siop Sian, which sells uniforms, exercise kit, coats, stationery, equipment and to help fund the school's free breakfast club
2 min |
April 24, 2025
Merthyr Express
Photographer left baffled by bizarre report to trading standards
A BUSINESS owner has been left baffled after he was reported to trading standards by a member of the public for a bizarre reason.
2 min |
April 24, 2025
Merthyr Express
New classes for pupils with additional learning needs
NEW classes for pupils with additional learning needs will be created in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT).
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April 24, 2025
Merthyr Express
SHERRATT FULL OF PRAISE AS PLAYERS PUT TURMOIL ASIDE
CARDIFF coach Matt Sherratt paid tribute to his players after they put the uncertainty of the last fortnight behind them to beat the Ospreys and boost their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes.
3 min |
April 24, 2025
Merthyr Express
Full list of the improvement works to be carried out
THE council has received £2.83m of Welsh Government funding through the Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Programme.
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April 24, 2025
Merthyr Express
Fanatic who tried to kill police officers had once been a star student who seemed 'so kind'
SUNLIGHT strikes the curtainless windows of the one-bedroom flat that Alexander Dighton called home.
7 min |
April 24, 2025
Merthyr Express
Attack left pup fighting for its life
A CAVAPOO puppy was left fighting for its life after being attacked by another dog during a walk at a beauty spot.
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April 24, 2025
Merthyr Express
Pensioners who devote life to owls 'devastated after their sanctuary ruined by vandals
THE owners of an owl sanctuary, which has been looking after injured birds for decades, have been left devastated after vandals caused damage “beyond repair”.
3 min |
April 24, 2025
Merthyr Express
Don't get caught short on the new tram-trains
BRAND-NEW electric tram-trains have begun testing on the recently electrified Valleys railway lines.
2 min |
April 24, 2025
Merthyr Express
New twist in campaign to save last pub in village
A PUB which was saved by its village after a long planning dispute last year could now be turned into a shop months after the saga looked like it had come to an end.
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