Live: Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Friday, June 14) (2024)

Tomorrow's Met Office forecast for Wales

"Another showery day with more general periods of heavy rain likely at times. There's also the risk of thundery downpours in places. Rather windy and feeling quite cool. Maximum temperature 17 °C."

Man asked children in park to get in his car

Police are investigating a report of suspicious behaviour after a man reportedly asked two children playing in a park to get into his car. Dyfed-Powys Police said they received the report about the incident which happened at Penparcau Park, Aberystwyth, on Thursday, June 13.

Officers received a report of a man driving alongside two children in the park at around 7.50pm and asking them to get in his car. The children then called a parent who reported the incident to the police.

The man, who was driving a black car, is believed to have driven up Third Avenue and into Heol y Wern. A force spokesman said residents in Penparcau will notice an increased police presence in the area over the coming days as officers continue their inquiries.

Anyone with information about the incident, or who might have CCTV footage of the vehicle, is asked to get in touch either online at https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk, or by calling 101. Those wishing to report information should quote reference 347 of June 13. Alternatively people can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.

Schools issue warning after stranger makes 'sexual remark' to pupil

Schools and parents in Cardiff have been warned after a schoolgirl was "inappropriately approached" by an unknown man. The incident happened in Birdies Lane in Ely at around 7.50am on Thursday, June 13.

The teenager was walking in the lane when the stranger "tried to grab her hand and made a sexual remark", South Wales Police said. The suspect was riding a bike and is described as white, around 18 years old, with brown hair and blue eyes, and he was wearing a navy hoodie, the force added.

A spokesman for Cardiff Council said: "Following reports of an incident involving a pupil earlier this week communications were sent to families and other local schools in the area to make them aware. The matter has been reported to the police." Join our WhatsApp news community here for the latest breaking news.

An email that one school sent to parents said a child from another school had been "inappropriately approached". The school advised that any children who use Birdies Lane to walk to school should walk in groups and share any concerns with their families or teachers.

South Wales Police confirmed it was investigating the incident. It urged anyone with information which might assist the investigation to contact them quoting 2400194724 via their live chat, online reporting tool, or 101.

Full list of supermarket sandwiches recalled over E.coli outbreak

eople are being urged not to eat thousands of supermarket sandwiches and wraps after two suppliers recalled them over E.coli fears. Greencore Group, which supplies several major supermarkets, said the decision to recall the items was a "precautionary measure" but customers are being asked not to eat the products and instead return them. Samworth Brothers Manton Wood, which supplies Tesco and One Stop, also announced a precautionary recall.

There have been outbreaks of the E.coli across the UK in recent weeks. In Wales at least nine people were hospitalised after contracting it. Public Health Wales confirmed that there were not geographical clusters and the cases were thought to be across the whole country. You can read more about that here.

Full details of all the supermarket products affected here.

Palace releases new statement on Kate's health progress

Palace releases new statement on Kate's health progressKensington Palace has issued a fresh health update regarding Kate Middleton and her cancer treatment. The Princess of Wales revealed in March 2024 that she was undergoing treatment for cancer following abdominal surgery.

A statement released this evening (June 14), which was a 'personal message' from Kate, 42, said that she was 'making good progress' and felt buoyed by the support she had received from members of the public. She said she would also take part in the Trooping the Colour to celebrate the King's official birthday this weekend.

A Palace source said she is "doing well" and “very much looking forward to being with her family” during the King’s birthday parade on Saturday, where she is expected to appear on Buckingham Palace balcony. Kate, who is the honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards, had earlier written to them to apologise for missing it and wishing them luck.

But Kate did admit to struggling on certain days and that she is 'not out of the woods yet'. Details of the cancer have not been disclosed, but Kensington Palace said earlier in the year that it was confident the princess will make a full recovery.

Arts café in historic Neath venue closes

An arts café which hosted live music performances, comedy nights, poetry evenings and arts and craft sessions has sadly closed just over a year after opening.

Hybrid Arts Café launched in the empty unit formerly occupied by Plaza café in Neath in March 2023 and now, just 15 months later, its owners have confirmed it has shut down for good.

Boy arrested after police car damaged

A 12-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage to a police car, with another youngster also arrested after an incident on a retail park.

A dispersal order was put into effect in Prestatyn yesterday (Thursday), following a concerning increase in vandalism and unruly behaviour.

M4 delays reported

There are the usual Friday afternoon delays on the M4 around the Brynglas tunnels.

There are currently 35 minutes heading westbound.

Taylor Swift merchandise to go on sale

Taylor Swift fans can get to the official merchandise stalls a day early next week, as the Karma singer brings her Eras Tour to Cardiff.

The stalls will be open from 10am at the Principality Stadium on Monday, June 17 - a day before the big gig on June 18.

Police update on fatal crash

Police have confirmed that a man and woman in their 20s died in a crash in Carmarthenshire.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses to get in touch with them after the crash on the A477 between Llanddowror and Red Roses, which occurred at around 4pm on Thursday, June 13.

'Zombie' knife seized in drugs raid in Welsh town

A zombie knife has been seized from a house during a drugs raid in Llanelli.

Officers from Dyfed-Powys Police executed a warrant at a property in Ropewalk Road in the town on Thursday. Once inside, they seized drugs paraphernalia and various digital devices.

'Summer has gone AWOL'

We had guessed it by just stepping outside, but BBC weather presenter Derek Brockway has cofirmed that our summer has gone AWOL.

He does give us some hope of high pressure towards the end of June. Everything crossed.

Our summer has gone AWOL! The UK on the cool side of the Jet Stream with low pressure. Breezy this weekend with sunny intervals and heavy showers. Sunday drier and sunnier. Next week drier and slightly warmer. Then more unsettled but signs of high pressure late June into July. pic.twitter.com/4YeFpEpXNR

— Derek Brockway - weatherman (@DerekTheWeather) June 14, 2024

Wales star's new rugby life abroad

Wales international Sam Davies says he has no regrets about leaving behind the "mess" of Welsh rugby, with his new life in France "a breath of fresh air".

The 30-year-old fly-half left Wales to sign for Pro D2 side Grenoble last summer and has enjoyed a stellar first season across the English Channel. After telling WalesOnline earlier this year that he was playing "the best rugby of my career", last month he was crowned the league's player of the season having averaged around 10 points a game. Read what he had to say here.

Poll shows Reform UK ahead of Conservatives

Rishi Sunak has insisted that voting for Reform UK would be "handing Labour a blank cheque" as he played down a major opinion poll showing Nigel Farage's party overtaking the Conservatives.

The Prime Minister predicted a comeback as he stressed "we are only halfway through this election" and the choice between the Tories and Labour will "crystallise for people between now and polling day".

It came after Reform UK leader Mr Farage claimed his party was now "the opposition to Labour" and flipped the Conservative campaign rhetoric by saying a vote for the Tories is a vote for Labour.

A YouGov survey commissioned by the Times newspaper had Mr Farage's party at 19% and the Conservatives on 18% in voting intention, in a crossover moment which is the latest blow to Tory hopes of returning to government.

Plane crash-lands in garden

A plane crash-landed in a Welsh housing estate after its engine failed, an air accident report has said.

On February 10, a light aircraft crashed into the back garden of a house on the Cae Bach Aur estate in Bodffordd near Llangefni, in Anglesey. Read more here.

Man dies at scene of Cwmbran crash

Police have confirmed that a man died at the scene of a three-vehicle crash in Cwmbran.

The crash happened on co*cker Avenue, near the junction of Henllys Way, in Cwmbran at around 6pm on Thursday (June 13).

Gatland prepared to 'go through pain'

Wales coach Warren Gatland says he's prepared to 'go through pain' with his young side ahead of their summer clashes with South Africa and Australia.

Having lost an enormous amount of experience from his squad last year following the retirements of Alun Wyn Jones, Leigh Halfpenny and Dan Biggar amongst others, Gatland named a youthful squad for this year's Six Nations with one eye on the 2027 World Cup. Read the rugby morning headlines here.

Police incident blocks Ammanford road

A police incident has blocked a road in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire.

Traffic monitors are showing there is heavy traffic around the A483 Pen-Y-Banc Road. The police incident is at Parklands Road.

Accident causing M4 delays

A crash is causing long delays on the M4 on Friday morning. Traffic monitors are showing that one lane is closed with queueing because of the accident near Newport.

It has happened on the eastbound carriageway between Junction 24 Coldra and junction 23A Magor Services. Live updates here.

Two dead and two injured in crash

Sad news this morning that two people have died and two people are in hospital after a crash involving two vehicles on a main road in Carmarthenshire.

Emergency services were called to the scene on the A477 at around 4pm on Thursday (June 13).

Met Office forecast for Friday

Changeable today and over the weekend with sunshine and showers. Here is the full forecast for Wales today:

A mixed day of weather with cloudy skies alternating with periods of warm sunshine. Showers are possible and these may be heavy with a low risk of thunder but they will generally move through quickly. Blustery winds, especially on coasts. Maximum temperature 17 °C.

Further scattered heavy showers this evening, although some places may remain dry. More frequent showers or longer spells of rain moving east overnight, heavy in places. A cooler night. Minimum temperature 6 °C.

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