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One-year-old girl dies after collision at Welsh campsite

A one-year-old girl has died after a collision at a Welsh camping site.

North Wales Police say they were called to reports of a collision involving a girl and a vehicle on camping site near Caernarfon at 10.20am on Monday, April 28.

Read more here.

Overnight closure due to scheduled maintenance on M4 Prince of Wales Bridge

There's one planned closure on the Severn Crossings this evening between 9pm and 6am tomorrow morning (April 29).

Scheduled maintenance will take place on the M4's Prince of Wales Bridge westbound J21-J23.

A470 is closed following accident in Merthyr Tydfil

The A470 Southbound is currently closed with queuing traffic due to accident from A4060 (Abercanaid Roundabout, Merthyr Tydfil) to A472 (Abercynon Roundabout, Abercynon) in Merthyr Tydfil.

He called himself a 'builder extraordinaire'. Instead he wrecked their homes and their lives

The wife of a rogue trader described him as a "crook" after it emerged he’d defrauded multiple homeowners and stripped them of tens of thousands of pounds, a court has heard.

Michael Anderson, 76, who describes himself as a "builder extraordinaire" on advertising material, shafted multiple residents in Porthcawl to the tune of £263,607.43 over the space of four years, almost ruining their lives in the process, Cardiff Crown Court heard on Monday.

Read more here.

M4 road closed overnight due to resurfacing

Traffic Wales has warned that there will be roadworks on the M4 J37 Pyle westbound entry slip.

As a result, from 8pm this evening (April 28) until 6am tomorrow morning (April 29), the road will be closed overnight for hard shoulder resurfacing.

M4 traffic now easing following earlier obstruction on M4 in Newport

Traffic now easing following an earlier obstruction on the road on M4 Westbound from J24 A449 (Coldra) to J25 B4596 Caerleon Road (Caerleon) in Newport.

He was driving at 90mph on the M4 during a storm, aquaplaned and killed a mother and daughter

A man who was speeding at 90mph on the M4 during a storm killed a mother and daughter when he aquaplaned across the motorway.

The two women from Caerphilly were declared dead at the scene.

Firas Zeineddine, 46, pleaded guilty to two counts of death by careless driving after his "reckless" speeding led to his Tesla Model Y colliding with an HGV, which fell on top of a Volkswagen containing Cheryl Woods, 61, and Sarha Smith, 40.

The incident happened during Storm Babet.

Read the full story here.

Lane closed in Newport following obstruction on M4

One lane is currently closed and there is queuing traffic due to obstruction on the road on M4 Westbound from J24 A449 (Coldra) to J25 B4596 Caerleon Road (Caerleon) in Newport.

According to Inrix, the obstruction is in lane one of three.

Weather forecast for this evening

After a warm and sunny day for most of Wales, it is set to be a pleasant evening, according to the Met Office.

Here's the full weather forecast:

Clear skies bring plenty of evening sunshine and clear skies overnight. Turning chilly, though most places remaining frost-free, with some mist and shallow fog forming in rural spots by dawn. Minimum temperature 6 °C."

11 Carmarthenshire roads linked with switch back from 20mph to 30mph

Eleven roads - or sections of them - could revert from 20mph to 30mph in Carmarthenshire.

A consultation will take place on the proposed changes to the A and B roads before further decisions are made. Council officers will also carry out a review of C class and unclassified roads in the county.

You can see the list of roads which could revert back to 30mph here.

Ammanford school attacker sentenced to 15 years' detention

A teenage girl who tried to murder two teachers and a pupil at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford has been sentenced to 15 years' detention.

The pupil took her dad's multi-tool to school and used it to stab deputy head Fiona Elias, teacher Liz Hopkin and a female pupil during the school's morning break on April 24 last year. You can read the details from court here.

CCTV image released after security guard punched at train station

Police are investigating after a man punched a security guard in the face twice at a railway station after missing his train.

The incident happened earlier this month, on April 5, at Swansea Railway Station, and police have now released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the assault.

According to British Transport Police:

Detectives investigating a report of an assault are today releasing this image in connection. At around 6pm on Saturday 5 April, a man became abusive to members of staff after he missed his train. A security guard intervened and attempted to escort the man from the building. The man then punched the security guard in the face twice.

Officers believe the man in the CCTV image may have information that could help their investigation. Anyone who recognises him, or has any other information, is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 537 of 05/04/25. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Met Office warns when warm weather will end with 'heavy and thundery' conditions

Wales is currently basking in bright sunshine as we enjoy the start of what promises to be a sunny and warm week throughout the country.

Temperatures are set to hit the mid 20s at least at certain points this week. However, nothing good lasts forever, and heavy rain and thundery weather is expected across parts of Wales as we get into May.

According to the Met Office, the forecast for the period between May 2 and May 11 is as follows:

Following a widely fine and very warm spell through the week, temperatures are most likely to return back closer to average from the north during Friday. Whilst a little rain is possible during this transition, most areas remaining largely dry. Largely fine but cooler conditions are then most likely over the weekend.

However, likely cloudier and breezier at times across some northern areas with a chance of rain. Into the following week, conditions will probably turn more changeable overall, with dry, settled periods interspersed with some spells of wetter weather. This will bring some showers or longer spells of rain at times, which could be heavy and thundery in places. Temperatures will likely be around average.

Ammanford school stabbing sentencing hearing underway

A teenage girl who tried to murder two teachers and a pupil at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford is being sentenced today. The pupil took her dad's multi-tool to school and used it to stab deputy head Fiona Elias, teacher Liz Hopkin and a female pupil during the school's morning break on April 24 last year.

The defendant - who cannot be named due to her age - admitted possession of a bladed article and three counts of inflicting grievous harm with intent but denied attempted murder. A jury found her guilty on all counts in February and the trial judge Paul Thomas KC adjourned sentencing saying he wanted as much information as possible on the teenager before passing sentence.

You can follow live updates from court here.

Teen who stabbed teachers and fellow pupil at school to be sentenced today

A teenage girl who stabbed two teachers and a pupil at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman with her dad's multi-tool is due to be sentenced today.

The girl, who cannot be named because of her age, attacked deputy head teacher Fiona Elias, teacher Liz Hopkin and a female pupil during the school's morning break on April 24 last year.

She was found guilty of three counts of attempted murder following a trial earlier this year and will be sentenced later at Swansea Crown Court.

Lidl wants to open 43 new stores in Wales

Budget supermarket Lidl has published a list of 43 towns and communities around Wales where it would like to open a new store.

It's the latest year in which the retailer has published a wish list of locations where it is eyeing up new possible stores. Not all of the locations will be successful but the chain wants property agents to come forward with suggestions.

You can a list of where Lidl wants to open new stores in Wales here.

Venomous snakes warning issued after increased sightings in Wales

A warning has been issued after a large number of sightings of venomous snakes have been reported in coastal parts of Swansea.

A number of people have reported seeing adders in Port Eynon and Rhosili in Gower. Police have warned people - particularly those with dogs - to be wary and to keep their pets on leads at all times. Dog walkers are also warned to seek veterinary advice immediately if the suspect their dog has been bitten by an adder.

A spokesman for South Wales Police said:

Please be advised that we have received several reports regarding increased sightings of adders in Port Eynon (sand dunes) and near Worm’s Head, Rhosilli. Please do the right thing and keep your dogs on leads at all times.

Adders are the only venomous snakes in the UK and are generally actIve from early spring to October when they aren’t hibernating. They often live in sand dunes, hillsides, moors and woodlands and are more likely to bite dogs between April and July, especially in the late afternoon.

If you suspect an adder has bitten your dog, immediately check for two small puncture marks, swelling or redness in the area - these are common signs of adder bites. It is important to keep your dog calm and still to prevent the venom spreading and seek veterinary advice ASAP.

Boy, 13, missing from Cardiff

Police have issued an appeal after a 13-year-old boy from Cardiff went missing from his home. Jordan, who is 13, was last seen at around 8.15pm on Sunday evening (April 27).

He is described as 5ft 9ins tall and of large build. He has black hair with ginger streaks. When he was last seen he was wearing a black Nike tracksuit, black Nike trainers and a blue t-shirt. Police are urging residents in the area of Harris Avenue in Rumney and the surrounding streets to check any CCTV camera or door bell footage that may assist officers in locating Junior.

If anyone has seen Junior, or has any information regarding his whereabouts, they are asked to contact South Wales Police either online or by calling 101. Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.

One lane of Prince of Wales Bridge closed

One lane of the Prince of Wales Bridge is closed due to ongoing resurfacing work.

According to traffic monitoring service Inrix: “One lane closed due to resurfacing work and contraflow on M4 Prince of Wales Bridge in both directions between J22 M49 and M4 J23 / M48. One lane shut on each side with Wales-bound traffic running through a contraflow. There will be some overnight closures. Until 30th May.”