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TEST YOUR SPORTING KNOWLEDGE WITH OUR BUMPER QUIZ
1. In which year did Yorkshire last win cricket's County Championship?
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Future's starting to Luke a touch brighter
THERE is a school of thought that Wales' struggles at senior level are down to a collective lack of size and power in the pack.
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Pensioner, 70, ran 'thriving' business supplying heroin
A PENSIONER drug peddler was caught with enough heroin for 700 street deals, a court has heard.
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
142 hi-tech ambulances to upgrade Wales' ageing fleet
A MULTI-MILLION-POUND investment will see more than 140 modern ambulances responding to emergencies throughout Wales.
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
More joy in Japan high on Josh's agenda
JOSH Adams is relishing a return to the scene of his World Cup heroics as Wales prepare to face the fierce heat and humidity of a Japanese summer.
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Holidaymaker died in fall from hotel balcony
A MAN died on an all-inclusive holiday after falling from a hotel balcony, an inquest heard.
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Plans to turn pub into eight apartments turned down
PLANS to turn a pub into flats have been officially turned down by councillors.
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Former kung fu instructor who raped girls dies in jail
A FORMER kung fu instructor who raped three girls has died in prison.
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Fighter jets scrambled after plane bomb scare
Portuguese fighter jets escorted the plane to its destination after a threatening note was found in the toilet
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Hundreds of homes planned for former Hoover factory site
PLANS to demolish the current buildings at the Hoover site in Merthyr Tydfil and build more than 400 homes there have been officially revealed.
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Cutting councils not the answer, insist leaders
CUTTING the number of councils in Wales would be unlikely to save money because authorities are already collaborating to ease cash pressures, a senior Welsh council leader has warned.
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Pubs allowed to open late if Wales reach Euros semis
PUBS have been granted extra time to stay open if Wales reach this year's Uefa Women's Euros semi-finals, MPs have agreed.
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Emergency repairs after chapel’s roof collapses
EMERGENCY repair works are being planned for a chapel after the roof partially collapsed.
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
EX-soldier’s plans to build new home rejected by councillors
A FORMER soldier's hopes of building a new home in Fleur de Lis have met reluctant opposition from councillors.
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Curry's in a hurry to solve Lions' issues
TOM Curry has warned his British and Irish Lions team-mates they cannot afford to waste a moment in their search for respect as they target an immediate response to their defeat by Argentina.
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Council to hike car parking charges across county borough
CAR parking charges across one county are increasing, with fewer tariff options available.
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Jonah and the whale of a Greggs steak bake!
A HUNGRY Greggs customer says he was shocked to find a foot-long \"monster\" pasty in a Cardiff branch of the bakery chain describing it as \"double the size\" of a regular one.
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Schools drop-off danger as 'parents ignore signs'
IT IS “a matter of time before a child is hurt or killed by a car” near two village primary schools, a concerned resident has warned.
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Man suffering psychotic episode tried to fire Taser at police officer
A MAN suffering from alcohol-induced psychosis wrestled a Taser from a police officer's grip and attempted to Taser him before using it to strike him repeatedly.
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Plea to find missing man with leg in plaster
A MAN whose left leg is in plaster and who walks with the aid of crutches remains missing days after a police appeal was first issued.
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Fire 'completely destroyed' vehicles
SEVERAL vehicles were destroyed in a fire at a South Wales garage.
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
LOUIS SETS DEADLINE ON NFL DREAM
LOUIS Rees-Zammit has admitted the clock is ticking on his NFL career as he revealed he plans to return to the highest level of rugby if the next year doesn’t work out.
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Butler in the buff a saucy birthday treat for Gwyneth
AT 102-years-old, Gwyneth Griffiths isn't your average centenarian. Far from slowing down, this feisty and spirited woman is proving that age is just a number, and she’s certainly not letting it get in the way.
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
REDS READY TO ADD NEW FACES
LEE John is planning to beef up his Llanelli Town squad with a string of summer signings.
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Childers marks 25 years since hostel fire tragedy
Welsh tourists Natalie Morris and Sarah Williams died in the blaze started by killer Robert Long at the Palace Backpackers Hostel in Australia 25 years ago. Abbie Wightwick looks back on the tragedy as poignant commemorations are held...
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
The full Monte! Dream car win... for just £2.99
A 54-YEAR-OLD motoring enthusiast has won the six-figure car of his dreams - for the price of a £2.99 competition ticket.
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
'I could let the carer part go - and just be his mum'
As a toddler, Greg Fears was given five years to live but he didn't show any serious symptoms that whole time. His mother tells Ellie Gosley how the support of Tŷ Hafan was vital during her son's final months...
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Manager lands buyout of waterproofing business
A STRUCTURAL and basement waterproofing business has been acquired in a management buyout.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Birthday wishes from around the world for Kyle, 14
A YOUNG boy from Pontypridd who had to spend his 14th birthday in hospital has had an amazing surprise from hundreds of strangers.
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June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Light at the end of the tunnel for reopening plan
SUCH is the enthusiasm for a project to boost tourism and the local economy across two South Wales valleys that people travelled for miles and turned up in driving rain to gather in a tent in a field to find out the next step to make the dream become a reality.
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