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Merthyr & Rhymney Express
From boxing rings and Olympic rings to wedding rings for star Lauren
OLYMPIC gold medalist and boxing world champion Lauren Price has married her partner at a stunning ceremony.
2 min |
June 11, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Pensioners' home 'petrol-bombed'
AN ELDERLY couple were left “in shock” after someone smashed their window and threw a “petrol bomb” into their house.
1 min |
June 11, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Mum creates enchanted garden to bring happiness
A MUM has spent over £3,000 transforming the exterior of her home into an enchanted garden using pool noodles and said she has received heartbreaking notes from those who have visited.
3 min |
June 04, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Payouts flow to customers after Welsh Water tap ban
WELSH Water is paying compensation to people affected by a burst pipe at a treatment works which resulted in thousands of people being told to boil tap water before drinking it.
2 min |
June 04, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
‘Obsessive’ convicted paedophile is jailed again
Marc Fox, 50, was caught when police visited him in Porth
1 min |
May 28, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Fearless football player completes circus challenge
A FEARLESS young footballer has completed a daredevil circus challenge at Cardiff City Stadium.
2 min |
May 28, 2026
Merthyr & Rhymney Express
Neighbours ‘living in fear’ in HMO row
VANDALS have repeatedly targeted a house at the centre of a HMO row in Rhymney, causing criminal damage.
1 min |
May 28, 2026
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 |