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'I do press ups every day so I can care for my son'
Sat 14/06/2025 21:55
A mum in Monmouth describes her fears about managing her severely disabled son's care needs.

I quit TikTok to avoid eating disorder relapse
Sat 14/06/2025 21:57
Eve Jones, who had anorexia, says banning "skinnytok" only scratches the surface of a larger issue.

Flash flooding hits homes for a second time
Sat 14/06/2025 14:37
People waiting to return to their homes following flooding nine months ago have been hit again.

No 20mph roads to revert to 30mph, council says
Sat 14/06/2025 09:51
Council confirms it has no plans to increase speed limits despite requests for changes on 202 routes.

TV star reflects on Welsh ties ahead of Monroe role
Sat 14/06/2025 16:30
EastEnders actress reflects on Welsh matriarchy ahead of Marilyn Monroe stage show at fringe festival.

Rarest plant flowers at secret nursery refuge
Sat 14/06/2025 13:59
There are just four of the dandelion-like Snowdonia hawkweed left in the wild.

Noel Gallagher gave me his Oasis Wonderwall guitar
Sat 14/06/2025 07:34
When Oasis singer Liam Gallagher smashed up Nick Brine's guitar, he didn't realise he'd be in luck.

Wales is UK worst for surgical abortions, says charity
Sat 14/06/2025 07:21
Doctors call it "astonishing" Wales is behind Northern Ireland where abortion became legal in 2019.

Tributes to Newport man who died in Air India crash
Fri 13/06/2025 20:11
Family members are struggling to come to terms with what has happened.

TV presenter makes King's Birthday Honours
Fri 13/06/2025 22:30
Others also receiving honours include a cancer nurse, a music festival organiser and a TV producer.

Couple jailed after dangerous dog attacks child
Fri 13/06/2025 21:36
Thomas Moir and Kayleigh Godbert's Japanese Akita bit the child at least six times.

'I want to say thank you for saving my dad's life'
Sat 14/06/2025 07:09
Jack Pitchford is walking 200 miles (354km) for the charity which found his dad a stem cell donor.

A look back at Merthyr Tydfil through the years
Sat 14/06/2025 08:07
A look at some of the faces and places of Merthyr throughout the past 200 years of the town.

'I'm really bad at telling jokes,' says Ruth Jones
Fri 13/06/2025 06:07
The Gavin & Stacey star was speaking alongside close friend Steve Speirs about their new show.

'I lost part of my garden to a £2bn road'
Thu 12/06/2025 15:35
John Watkeys was asked to leave his home of 65 years for the upgrade on one of Wales' busiest roads.

'Paul Weller was my Welsh hero - now we're friends'
Wed 11/06/2025 06:06
The Jam lead vocalist Paul Weller has roots in Jonny's Owen's hometown of Merthyr Tydfil.

My town, where community spirit makes leaving hard
Tue 10/06/2025 06:14
What is it about Merthyr Tydfil that keeps so many people, like me, rooted here?

Could Merthyr Tydfil be set for an electoral revolution?
Mon 09/06/2025 06:02
Voters feel change in the air in a Labour heartland with a long history of political activism.

From ironworks to innovation in Merthyr Tydfil
Fri 13/06/2025 06:04
Industry has made way for new employers, with attitudes to work shaped by events such as Covid.

'Being in Race across the World opened our eyes'
Thu 12/06/2025 15:45
Race Across the World contestants Fin and Sioned say the show inspired them to take on more challenges.

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