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Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Tributes to 'true family man' who 'lit up room'
A 34-YEAR-OLD father of three who died in a car crash has been remembered \"as a true family man who adored his family\"
1 min |
May 21, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Man offered girl drugs and money to meet for sex
A 19-YEAR-OLD man attempted to meet a 14-year-old girl and told her he would give her the \"best sex she had ever had\".
1 min |
May 21, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
'Our little girl has only been to school for nine days this year'
A LITTLE girl has been to school for just nine days this year because her school couldn't cope with her additional needs.
3 min |
May 21, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Arrows and axes found by cops in drugs raid
DRUG-DEALING brothers who were both involved in supplying cocaine were raided by police who seized drugs and thousands of pounds in cash.
2 min |
May 14, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Woman died in fall after battle with alcoholism
A 27-YEAR-OLD woman died in a fall after a long battle with alcoholism, Gwent coroner's court has heard.
1 min |
May 14, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Dad and two-year-old go viral with bike videos
A FATHER and toddler daughter are brightening up the days of millions after sharing videos of their bike rides in the South Wales Valleys.
2 min |
May 14, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Thug fractured wife's spine and kicked her
A HUSBAND fractured his wife's spine during an argument about him being unfaithful to her and called her a “p***y” when she was unable to get up off the floor.
2 min |
May 07, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
'Tumour in my chest was size of a rugby ball'
NICK Jones was a student on placement when a tumour the size of a rugby ball grew in his chest cavity and “wrapped around” his heart.
5 min |
May 07, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
New mast gets go-ahead despite fears of residents and MP
A NEW telecommunications mast has been approved in Rhymney despite local concerns about its proximity to nearby homes.
1 min |
April 23, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Stepfather held hostage at knifepoint for 15 hours
A MAN held his stepdad hostage at knifepoint during a terrifying 15-hour ordeal.
2 min |
April 23, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Plaid could be forced to share power with Labour - poll
PLAID Cymru could be forced to share power with Labour in Wales, a poll has shown.
2 min |
April 23, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Buyer squeezes into property market with 'skinniest home'
THE narrowest house in Wales - measuring just 7.5tt at its widest - has been sold at auction for £45,000.
1 min |
April 23, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
People smugglers 'acted as travel agents' for migrants
PEOPLE smugglers based at a car wash in South Wales who acted as “travel agents” for migrants who were smuggled into Europe by lorry and boat have both been jailed for 19 years each.
5 min |
April 16, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
River power plan for lido
PLANS have emerged for a hydroelectric renewable energy scheme which would provide power for the Lido in Pontypridd.
2 min |
April 16, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Thug assaulted sister's boyfriend outside hospital
A VIOLENT man assaulted his sister's boyfriend outside a hospital before taking his car and driving off.
2 min |
April 09, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
My dad died in agony after two days in a hospital corridor
A MUCH-LOVED grandfather died after his health deteriorated while spending well over two days in a chaotic hospital corridor.
6 min |
April 09, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Drug dealer is jailed after worried dad called police
A DRUG dealer was found with a white rock of cocaine worth more than £6,000 after his father phoned the police following concerns he was under the influence of drugs.
2 min |
April 02, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Screen headaches were first warning of cancer shock
DYLAN
2 min |
April 02, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Jesse Owen was just 18 when he died in a crash. Now his family want to help others
JESSE
2 min |
March 26, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Easter bus passengers can hop on board for less
BUS passengers in Rhondda Cynon Taf will benefit from cheaper travel this Easter.
1 min |
March 26, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Four plead not guilty to murder of teenager
THREE men and a woman have appeared in court accused of murdering a 17-year-old boy.
1 min |
March 26, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
£42m for the last phase of hospital refurbishment
A HEALTH board has been awarded £42m of funding for further refurbishments at a busy hospital.
1 min |
March 19, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Schools no longer need follow-up
FOUR schools which fell short of Estyn standards after inspections have been removed from follow-up categories.
1 min |
March 19, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Dad saves sleeping kids as fire guts home
A DAD rescued his two sleeping children from his burning home, but the house has been totally gutted by the blaze.
2 min |
March 19, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Sonny hopes contest will kick-start a bright future
A TALENTED nine-year-old from Aberdare has been selected to represent Great Britain at the upcoming European Martial Arts Championships in Germany this August.
1 min |
March 12, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
'Impromptu race' leaves family with 'a lifetime of pain'
THE sister of a young woman killed in a car crash in which the driver became involved in an “impromptu race” has paid tribute to her and described the “lifetime of pain” the family faced due to a decision made in seconds.
3 min |
March 12, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Households in Merthyr face 4.95% rise in council tax
A 4.95% council tax increase is being planned for Merthyr Tydfil residents next year.
1 min |
February 26, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Young man died hours into Benidorm holiday
A 21-YEAR-OLD man died hours into his first lads' holiday, an inquest has heard.
3 min |
February 26, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Mint marks 75 years of Dennis the Menace
VISITORS to the Royal Mint Experience in Llantrisant will be able to strike their own Dennis the Menace 50p coin from today.
1 min |
February 26, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Drug dealer found soaking wet after he hid in water
A DRUG dealer fled his crashed car after a high-speed police chase and was later found soaking wet.
1 min |