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Live: Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Monday, April 29)

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

• Updated 20:59, 29 APR 2024

Hello, and welcome to Wales Online's live blog for Monday, April 29. We will be bringing you all of the latest news from across Wales - whether you're on the move, at home or at work - as well as the latest traffic and travel.

We will also be keeping you informed of major news stories from the UK and overseas. Contribute to the live blog by posting your comments below, or tweet us @WalesOnline to share the news that's breaking in your area.

Arrest made after man dies on railway line

Police have made an arrest in connection with the death of a man who was found dead on a railway line in south Wales. Officers from British Transport Police (BTP) and paramedics were called to Bridgend railway station during the early hours of Saturday, April 27.

A man in his 30s was found on the tracks and was pronounced dead at the scene. On Monday night it was confirmed that a man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death has been launched and BTP is now appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

A spokesperson for BTP said: "Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward following the death of a man on the railway on April 27. Officers were called to Bridgend railway station at 1.40am on Saturday to reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics also attended, however sadly a man in his 30s from the Bridgend area was pronounced dead at the scene. His family are being supported by specialist officers. A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and has been released under investigation.

"Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to his death and there will be an increased police presence at the station in the coming days. Officers urge witnesses, or anyone else with information who is yet to speak to police, to get in touch by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 35 of 27 April. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

Police at scene of serious incident in Swansea

Police are at the scene of a serious incident in Swansea. South Wales Police officers are at Neath Road, Hafod, near the Smiths Arms Pub. The road is closed in both directions and is expected to remain shut for some time, the force has said.

Officer who punched medical worker in the head spared jail

A police constable who punched a medical worker after mistaking him for a suspect has been spared jail. Metropolitan Police officer Jonathan Marsh, 34, was called to a medical clinic in Atlanta Boulevard, Romford, east London, on November 13 2022 by a man who said someone was damaging his surgery sign.

After receiving a message from their control centre, he mistook Rasike Attanayake, who had called 999, for the suspect, arrested him and punched him in the back of the head. The medical worker was handcuffed and put in the back of a police car, before the officers realised their mistake and de-arrested him.

Marsh, from Canvey Island in Essex, was found guilty of common assault and was sentenced at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday. He was sentenced to 12 weeks’ imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, and ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work. You can read more here.

Police appeal for missing 18-year-old man

Police are appealing for help to find an 18-year-old man. Gwent Police is asking for help to find Ryan Wallace, who was last seen in Crosskeys at around midday on Monday, April 29.

We're appealing for details to find Ryan Wallace, 18, who was last seen in #Crosskeys at around 12pm on Monday 29 April. Call 101 or DM us, quoting log 2400138473. He is also asked to contact us. https://t.co/OU8tjIEImA pic.twitter.com/2lcRwkX12X — Gwent Police (@gwentpolice) April 29, 2024

Officers made misogynistic comments about abuse victim

Two police officers made "cruel, shocking and offensive comments" about members of the public after they responded to an incident, an accelerated misconduct hearing has heard. Former officers Terrence Flanagan and Iwan Williams made derogatory, misogynistic and sexualised comments about a victim after being called to a domestic incident.

The comments were caught on the body camera of one of the officers as the pair spoke in a police van after attending the call-out. Both former officers resigned ahead of the hearing which heard how they would have been dismissed had they not already left North Wales Police.

The pair were found to have been in breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour relating to Discreditable Conduct at a misconduct hearing at Police Headquarters in Colwyn Bay on Monday, April 29. They have been placed on the ‘Barred List’, meaning they will not be able to serve as a police officer at any point in the future. You can read more here.

Congestion cleared at Eastern Avenue

Congestion has cleared in both direction on the A48 Eastern Avenue, Cardiff.

Congestion ongoing on A48 Eastern Avenue

The A48 Eastern Avenue remains congested in both directions from Cowbridge Road East at Ely bridge roundabout to Southern Way at Llanedeyrn interchange. Wait times are around nine minutes and average speed is 10mph.

Man arrested after young woman killed in crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a crash in Merthyr Tydfil. The crash happened at around 11.45pm on April 5 and involved a single car, a white Audi S3, which was travelling along Swansea Road from Trago Mills and in the general direction of the A465.

A 25-year-old woman died after sustaining injuries in the crash. South Wales Police said at the time of the crash that she had sustained life-threatening injuries before confirming a weeek later that she had died of her injuries.

The young woman has been named as Demi Leigh Mabbitt. Paying tribute to his 25-year-old daughter, Paul Mabbitt described Demi as a "wonderful daughter, granddaughter, sister, auntie and cousin". You can read more here.

Heavy traffic in both directions on A48 Eastern Avenue

There is currently heavy traffic in both directions on the A48 Eastern Avenue, Cardiff. Congestion is from Cowbridge Road East at the Ely bridge roundabout to Southern Way at the Llanedeyrn interchange. According to the AA wait times are around 10 minutes and average speed is 10mph.

Wales men's international slams Wales Women

Wales Women have been criticised for passionately celebrating their victory over Italy on Saturday, despite the result not being enough to avoid the wooden spoon.

Former Wales men's star Tom Shanklin was unimpressed as the issue was debated on Sunday's Scrum V. Read what he had to say here.

Billy Vunipola issues detailed statement after arrest

Billy Vunipola has released a statement following his arrest on Sunday morning, refuting allegations he threatened people during an incident at a Spanish bar.

Reports emerged on Monday from Majorca that England international Vunipola was tasered and arrested on the Spanish island, with police arriving at a bar in the capital Palma in the early hours of Sunday. Read it here.

Elderly loan shark ordered to pay victims thousands

An elderly woman who illegally operated as a loan shark has been ordered to pay back £173,000 and £35,000 worth of compensation to her victims.

The 83-year-old charged up to 40% in interest to people she lent money to and made threats to "come look for them". Read more here.

Prince and Princess of Wales release anniversary picture

A previously unseen portrait of the Prince and Princess of Wales has been released by Kensington Palace to mark the couple’s 13th wedding anniversary.

The photograph by Millie Pilkington shows William and Kate together on their wedding day in 2011. See more here.

Man due in court after 22-year-old's death

A man is due to appear in court one year after a 22-year-old's sudden death. Jason Thomas, 39, from Llanelli , has been charged with manslaughter following an incident in the town 13 months ago.

Officers were called to a flat on Robinson Street, Llanelli, in the early hours of Saturday, March 25, 2023, over the concerns for the welfare of a man. Liam Rhys Morgan-Whittle, 22, (pictured) was taken to hospital where he passed away.

Scottish First Minister quits

Breaking news this lunchtim that Humza Yousaf has sensationally quit as First Minister of Scotland.

He made his resignation bombshell in a stunning announcement that leaves the SNP's minority government in total disarray.

England star 'arrested and tasered' in Spanish bar

England and Saracens star Billy Vunipola has reportedly been tasered and arrested following an alleged incident in Majorca in the early hours of Sunday morning.

His club side released a statement on Monday morning said they were aware of an incident involving the No 8 and would be dealing with the matter internally..

Hospital's emergency unit 'busy' warning

There is a warning that the emergency unit at the Univeristy Hospital of Wales in Cardiff is "incredibly busy".

The hospital says it is leading to "long waits" in the department, adding "We are urging the public to only attend the unit in an emergency."

Police investigation after 'driver leaves crash scene'

Police were called after a car collided with a telegraph pole on Pantddu Road, Aberbeeg, at around 3.45am this morning.

A spokesperson for Gwent Police said the the driver of the car reportedly left the scene following the collision.

Adding: "Enquiries are ongoing."

The road was closed for a time but has now re-opened.

Cardiff office building to be turned into 200 homes

Work has started transforming a vacant office building in the centre of Cardiff into a residential scheme providing 200 co-living apartments.

Urban Centric agreed a £6.2m acquisition for the 60,000 sq ft Knox Court building in 2022 with Maya Capital. Read more here.

Accident on a busy Cardiff road

An accident has partially blocked a busy Cardiff road.

It has happened on the eastbound carriageway between the University Hospital of Wales and the Llanedeyrn Interchange.

UK and Irish ministers to meet amid row over migration

UK and Irish ministers are due to meet in London amid an escalating row over migrants travelling from the UK to Ireland.

Ireland's deputy premier and foreign affairs minister Micheal Martin is to co-chair a meeting of the British Irish Inter-Governmental Conference (BIIGC) in London on Monday with Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris.

Home Secretary James Cleverly and Justice Minister Helen McEntee had been due to meet on Monday to discuss "strengthening" the Common Travel Area, but the meeting was postponed late on Sunday night.

School to re-open after teachers and pupil injured

A school where two teachers and a pupil were stabbed will reopen this morning.

Teachers Fiona Elias, Liz Hopkin and a pupil were injured at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, on Wednesday.

A 13-year-old girl appeared at Llanelli Magistrates' Court on Friday charged with three counts of attempted murder .

Shanklin bemoans absence of overlooked Welsh duo

Former Wales international Tom Shanklin has lamented the absence of Rhys Carre and Morgan Morris on the international stage, describing them as "two of the best carriers" in Wales.

Carre, who is re-joining Saracens this summer, explained in Cardiff's match programme this weekend that he was leaving Welsh rugby having "gone backwards in his international career". Read the rugby morning headlines here.

Woman's 'miracle' rescue after brush with death

An 85-year-old woman has described the moment she was rescued on the Welsh coast with seconds to spare as a "miracle".

Julie Wilkins was rescued after becoming stranded and left clinging to rocks on the coast at Llanaber, north Wales. Read more here.

M4 congestion warning

There is a warning of congestion this morning on the M4 near Newport.

There are no accidents or incidents to report, but Traffic Wales says traffic is slow eastbound from junction 28 Tredegar Park to junction 24 The Coldra. They say to "allow for additional travel time".

Embattled Humza Yousaf facing challenging week

Scotland's embattled First Minister Humza Yousaf is facing a challenging week ahead of two confidence votes.

Mr Yousaf is fighting for his political future after terminating the powersharing deal between the SNP and Scottish Greens on Thursday.

He is facing a vote of confidence, tabled by the Scottish Conservatives, while Scottish Labour has tabled one for the Scottish Government as a whole. Votes on the motions are expected at Holyrood in the coming week.

Police warn of road closure

Gwent Police are warning that the Pantddu Rd in Aberbeeg is currently closed between the Flyover Garage and Trinant in both directions.

They say: "Diversions are in place which may cause congestion. Please avoid the area if possible and find alternative routes for your journey."

Met Office forecast for Monday

Rain and times today, heaviest in the south and west. Here is the full forecast for Wales today:

Often cloudy with occasional bright or sunny intervals in the east during the morning. Scattered showers first thing with more general rain developing through the day, heavy at times in the south and west. Windy, particularly on western coasts. Maximum temperature 15 °C. Further rain at times this evening and overnight. Some heavier bursts are likely, mainly in the south and west and over higher ground. Drier spells developing in the northeast. Breezy. Minimum temperature 7 °C.

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• Published 20 April

Some roads in Wales will revert to 30mph following backlash at the Welsh government's £34m default 20mph policy.

Transport Secretary Ken Skates said the changes will address the concerns that "a lot of people" have raised "on a consistent basis".

"We've put our hands up to say the guidance has to be corrected," he said.

Swansea council leader Rob Stewart welcomed the change, but said the government must help foot the bill to swap signage.

Mr Skates highlighted the almost half a million signatures to a Senedd petition opposing the policy, brought in under former first minister Mark Drakeford and his transport minister Lee Waters.

"I have friends and family who have signed the petition," he said.

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But the policy has also enjoyed support from groups including those representing cyclists , while some people have even called for it to be extended to areas not covered in the rollout to help make their communities safer .

Mr Skates was put in charge of transport for Wales on 21 March after Vaughan Gething succeeded Mr Drakeford.

"There is generally universal support for 20mph being targeted in areas where there are schools, built up areas like housing estates, and outside hospitals and so-forth," he told North Wales Live on Friday.

"But in many areas, routes that shouldn't have been included, were."

He said the changes will enable individual councils to revert routes back to 30mph where appropriate, adding that this will allow for "radical" changes, if that is "what people want".

Mr Skates is expected to address forthcoming changes in a statement to the Senedd on Tuesday afternoon.

Rob Stewart, leader of Swansea council, said Mr Skates' "pragmatic approach" was "to be welcomed".

However, he said the Welsh government should "help us with the cost" of reverting back to 30mph roads.

Mr Skates added that he does not feel it would be fair to place that costs on local authorities, given that councils are making "really tough" decisions.

"I'm not going to say to councils that they need to find the money to make the changes," he said.

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The controversial 20mph policy was introduced in Wales in September with the aim of improving road safety. It saw the default speed limit on roads in built up areas cut from 30mph to 20mph.

Mr Stewart added that he anticipated the changes to the policy could affect up to 10 roads in his own local authority.

"I don't think anybody is challenging the requirements or the ambition of the 20mph to make our roads safer, but it's about making sure we've got the balance right," he said.

"So I think it's just about being pragmatic and doing it in a way that's sensible."

Huw Thomas, leader of Cardiff council, said the news was welcome and that it was not possible to "pretend there isn't a half-million-person petition".

He said he was glad the power will rest with local governments and that the work will be "mostly" funded by the Welsh government.

Mr Thomas added that in Cardiff, where most of city was 20mph already, the policy had been "very popular" and that he "certainly can't see many roads changing".

Natasha Asghar, the Welsh Conservative's transport spokesperson, said the party had "consistently voted against the ridiculous 20mph policy involving 97% of previously 30mph roads".

"The Welsh Conservatives want to see this policy scrapped," said the Member of the Senedd .

"A more targeted approach is needed with the support of the Welsh people."

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth said: "Over six months have passed since Plaid Cymru tabled a Senedd amendment, and won the vote, gaining a commitment from Welsh government to review the impact of new limits and to empower local authorities to make further exemptions.

"I support the principle of widespread 20mph zones but it's clear that it was implemented very poorly and inconsistently, with too many roads changing to 20mph in places where it felt unreasonable.

"Welsh government must push ahead now and sort it out."

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Friday November 15

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Saturday November 30

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