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Merthyr Express
Performance and no cocktails for Kelly
STEREOPHONICS frontman Kelly Jones has revealed he no longer has junk food and alcohol on his tour rider - in a bid to stay in shape.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Aussies warned of contract breach if stars are held back
THE British and Irish Lions have warned Australia they will be in breach of contract if they fail to release their Test stars for all tour games involving Super Rugby teams.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
'Disappointment' as longest NHS waiting times go up in Wales
WALES’ health minister has admitted it is “disappointing” that the number of longest NHS waits has gone up, a month after the Welsh Government said it was happy to have met a target set by the First Minister.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Thug kicked partner and strangled her daughter
A 46-YEAR-OLD thug has been jailed after he attacked his partner and then assaulted and strangled her daughter in front of her as she tried to help her mum.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Merthyr Express
Bale at forefront of Pilgrims takeover talk
GARETH Bale is reportedly set to front a US-based private equity group's takeover at League One side Plymouth Argyle.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
More play-off heartbreak for Davies as Grenoble miss out yet again
SAM Davies was left heartbroken once again after his Grenoble side were narrowly beaten by Perpignan in the play-off match for a spot in France's Top 14 next season.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
Skewen's top order helps boost their title chances
SKEWEN boosted their title hopes in division one of the South Wales Cricket Association after defeating Tata Steel.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
BOSHOFF AGREES OSPREYS SWITCH
THE Ospreys have signed South African centre Evardi Boshoff on a permanent basis following two successful loan spells.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
Drug-driver crashed into lamppost at 80mph
A DRIVER under the influence of drugs reached speeds of 120mph during a police chase before crashing into a lamppost, narrowly missing a group of pedestrians.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
Hoover factory set to be demolished for housing
A MAJOR chapter in Merthyr Tydfil’s industrial past is set to close as plans move forward to demolish the former Hoover factory.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
Painting distracts me from chronic pain in my joints
A 30-YEAR-OLD wheelchair-bound since childhood because of a mystery degenerative condition that causes her joints to “grind together” says she paints to distract herself from her chronic pain.
4 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
I miss pulling on red shirt, says LRZ
LOUIS Rees-Zammit admits he misses playing rugby for Wales - and has left the door ajar for a possible return to the sport in the future.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
'Kind and loving' dad died after his car hit lorry
A “KIND” dad took his own life by driving his car into a lorry, an inquest has found.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
Tips will never be safe due to 'enormous' cost
THERE will more than likely never be enough funding for the risk posed by disused coal tips in Wales to be taken away, MPs have been told.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
Spencer sets sights high after Bath end title wait
BATH captain Ben Spencer declared “the sky’s the limit” after his side ended a 29-year wait for a Premiership title and secured an historic treble with triumph over Leicester at Allianz Stadium.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
'I don't think I will ever be able to go on holiday ever again'
MUM'S TRAUMA AFTER HER PARTNER WAS ESCORTED OFF FLIGHT AFTER LANDING - AND SHE NEVER SAW HIM AGAIN
3 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
Arrest after tourist seriously hurt in Thailand
POLICE have reportedly made an arrest after a Welshman suffered a life-threatening head injury while on holiday in Thailand.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
Tributes to footballer who has died aged 19
A \"KIND and humble\" footballer has died at the age of 19.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
Gatland sees new team hold on for final success
WARREN Gatland's new team Penarol clinched their third Super Rugby Americas crown with a nail-biting 35-34 victory over Dogos XV in a pulsating final at Montevideo's Estadio Charrúa.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
I hid from the world when cancer changed my body until dancing transformed my life...
AFTER being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 37, Rachael Anderson withdrew from the world, overwhelmed by the changes to her body and mind. Looking in the mirror became difficult, and the idea of facing others felt impossible. She certainly never imagined herself as a dancer.
9 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
Extended sentence for man who tried to film himself raping teen
A MAN tried to film himself “overpowering” and raping a teenager, a court has heard.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
Pensioner refused to move for Wales' new £2bn road
PICTURES show a new £2bn road that curves past a man’s home after he refused to have it knocked down - but did lose his beloved garden.
3 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
'Helping others - the rewards are amazing'
A MAN who gives his spare time to a Pontypridd-based scheme aiming to help others with mental health and wellbeing has spoken about it as part of this month's Volunteers' Week.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
Terrorist who attacked police to serve at least 22 years
AN ANTI-ISLAM terrorist who attacked officers with Molotov cocktails and a hatchet outside a police station has been jailed for life and ordered to serve a minimum of 22 years in prison.
3 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
Joy as gates removed following 116-day battle
A COMMUNITY have spoken of their “delight” after huge gates which “cut them off” from the countryside on their doorsteps were removed, following a passionate campaign lasting 116 days.
3 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
'I'M NOT MOVING'
THE MAN WHO RESISTED COMPULSORY PURCHASE OF HIS HOME ON THE ROUTE OF NEW £2bn A465 PAGE 3
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
Couple had a secret life as heroin and cocaine dealers
A HUSBAND and wife were exposed as drug dealers involved in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine which they kept at an industrial estate unit.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
TAN: BRIAN IS THE PERFECT FIT FOR BLUEBIRDS
CARDIFF City have appointed Brian Barry-Murphy as their manager on a three-year deal.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
Man punched and bit his wife and assaulted police officer after wake
A MAN repeatedly punched his wife and bit her on her chest after he became intoxicated while at the wake for his brother's funeral.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Merthyr Express
Falklands veteran who is helping hundreds of people across Wales
PAUL Bromwell was just 18 years old when he returned home to Wales after four months of harrowing service in the Falklands War.
7 min |