Man arrested after running over a police officer
A man has been arrested following a collision between a Sur-Ron bike and a police officer.
A South Wales Police spokesperson said: “We were called to Amroth Road just after 8.30pm last night (Tuesday, August 11) to a report of a collision involving a pedestrian and e-bike.
“The pedestrian was an on-duty police officer.
“He was conducting patrols as part of a plain-clothes operation in response to community concerns about the illegal and anti-social use of high-powered electric bikes.
“A 25-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving without a licence and possession with intent to supply cannabis.
“Several items have been seized as part of the investigation including bags of cannabis, approximately £700 cash, and a Sur-Ron bike.”
Man, aged 102, in critical condition after pub assault
A 102-year-old man is in hospital in a critical condition after being seriously injured a pub assault in south Wales.
Police were called alongside paramedics to the scene of an assault at The Crow’s Nest pub in Cwmbran at around 10.30pm on Saturday, August 1. A 102-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment, where he remains in critical condition.
A 56-year-old man from Llanelli has been arrested on suspicion of section 20 assault and has since been released under investigation.
A Gwent Police spokesperson said: “Enquiries are ongoing and we are asking anyone who was in the pub between 10pm and 11pm on Saturday, August 1, to contact us.
“If you have not yet spoken to the police, you can contact us by calling 101, sending a direct message on social media, or via the form on our website, quoting log reference 2600249432.
“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through the Crimestoppers website.”
Met Office verdict on further heatwaves for Wales as temperatures surge
More heatwaves and below average rain is expected for Wales as high temperatures remain for the rest of the summer, heading into early autumn.
This week across Wales and the rest of the UK will experience further heatwaves with temperatures reaching up to 37°C in London as an amber weather warning has been issued covering parts of southern and eastern England.
On Wednesday and Thursday this week in Wales there will “strong sunshine” and “very hot” temperatures of up to 33°C including in Cardiff, Carmarthen and Wrexham.
Rainy spells are expected before further heatwaves across the UK(Image: Met Office )
Andy Burnham to chair emergency COBRA meeting
Andy Burnham will chair a meeting of the Government’s emergency Cobra committee on Wednesday in response to extreme heat, which has caused widespread wildfires and plunged many parts of the country into drought.
The Prime Minister will meet with ministers, officials and agencies as high temperatures continue across the UK on Wednesday afternoon, with temperatures of 33C forecast, and up to 38C on Thursday.
Major update issued by police on Gorseinon murder investigation
Two more men have been charged with murder in connection with the death of an 18-year-old man in Gorseinon in July. The 33-year-old and 18-year-old, both from Swansea, both face charges of murder and attempted murder.
Tyler Ford, 18, from Morriston, had already been charged with the murder of Ceiran Evans, from Gorseinon, following a fatal road traffic collision involving a car and an off-road bike on July 9.
Update issued over Welsh town’s fly infestation which left residents sick
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has lifted restrictions on a Welsh recycling centre which was found to be the source of a fly infestation which made residents “physically sick” and left them feeling like they were prisoners in their own homes.
Last month it was confirmed that AMG Resources Limited, a recycling plant in Llanelli which is permitted and regulated by NRW, was the source of a fly infestation which had been affecting people in the south of Llanelli since June.
NRW has now confirmed that “significant improvements” have been made at the recycling centre “including measures to improve waste management practices and site conditions”. While regulatory action and close monitoring at the site will continue, a partial suspension notice has been withdrawn.
Beloved Swansea cafe remains closed
Popular Swansea café, Verdi’s has given a sad update following a fire that “absolutely devastated” the venue in July. The family-run business has been closed since the incident that occurred on July 29 with the Hole family updating beloved customers on the future of the much-loved café.
In an emotional video to the “friends” of the cafe, long-standing employee Guiseppe revelled despite the team’s hope in opening back up as soon as possible, Verdi’s may be closed until Easter 2027.
Read the update in full, here
Rail disruption due to severe forecasted weather
Rail services have been disrupted across Wales because of forecast severe weather, as Wales braces for 34C temperatures today and tomorrow.
Transport for Wales said services between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury and Birmingham International, Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog, and Cardiff Central and Manchester Piccadilly are affected.
Services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham International have been cancelled, while some services on the other routes may also be cancelled.
A replacement bus service is operating between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Passengers are advised to check their journey before travelling. The disruption is expected to continue through today, with the Shrewsbury-Birmingham International disruption also expected to affect services tomorrow.
WRU issues warning to clubs as pre-season matches cancelled and training halted
Welsh rugby clubs have been warned to put safety before pre-season preparations as extreme heat and rock-hard pitches create risks ahead of the new season.
The Welsh Rugby Union has issued a major welfare warning to clubs across the country, telling them to carefully consider whether training and fixtures should be held as drought and prolonged dry weather leave playing surfaces unusually hard.
Many clubs have already had to cancel planned pre-season fixtures and severely limit contact training because of genuine fears that players could be injured on the hard playing surfaces. Read on
Fire erupts over night at Blaenau Gwent recycling centre
Blaenau Gwent Council has said there will be no recycling collections today after a fire erupted overnight at their waste centre.
A spokesperson said: “As the result of a fire at our Silent Valley transfer station overnight, all recycling collections are suspended today. The fire service remains on site to monitor the situation and carry out assessments, which means we are currently unable to operate services as normal.
“Please note the following service changes:
- No recycling collections today
- Waste collections will continue
- Additional crews will work this weekend to catch up
- The Roseheyworth Recycling Centre, including The Den Reuse Shop, will be closed to members of the public
- New Vale Recycling Centre will be open 7 days a week for residents
“This is not linked to the ongoing wildfire incidents in the region.”
Road closed for days due to murder investigation reopens
Hospital Road in Pontnewynydd has reopened days after a murder investigation was launched in connection with the death of Anthony “Tony” Jones, 56. Mr Jones, from Brecon, died from injuries sustained in a violent incident on Thursday, August 6.
Gwent Police received a report of violent disorder involving a group of men in Mill Street, at around 7pm. Mr Jones was sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries alongside two other men as a result of the alleged street brawl.
Ten men, aged 31, 33, 34, 39, 40, 40, 45, 59, 61 and 73, have been arrested in connection with the disorder. Three men – aged 39, 45 and 61 – have been released on bail. The other seven men remain in police custody.
Church Lane and Riverside Walk remain closed due to the investigation.
Anthony “Tony” Jones, 56, from Brecon, died following the disorder(Image: Gwent Police)
Wildfires continue to spread across south Wales
Firefighters have been working overnight and into Tuesday morning at a number of wildfires across the region. Wildfires are continuing to burn in Blaenavon, Ferndale, Pengarnddu, Llangynidr, and Rogerstone. The blazes are burning as another burst of summer heat is set to sweep across the country in the coming days.
It was reported on Monday that another wildfire at Llangynidr Reservoir near Ebbw Vale was considered to be under control, but South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service remain at the scene.
Those who live near any of the impacted areas are being advised to keep all windows and doors closed due to the smoke.
Today’s weather forecast
An extremely hot day with temperatures rapidly rising has been forecast by the Met Office.
A spokesperson said: “Dry with lots of strong sunshine, temperatures rising rapidly during the morning. High level cloud will make the skies a little hazy at times. Feeling very warm and locally hot particularly across southeast Wales. Maximum temperature 34 °C.”
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Man arrested after running over a police officer
A man has been arrested following a collision between a Sur-Ron bike and a police officer.
A South Wales Police spokesperson said: “We were called to Amroth Road just after 8.30pm last night (Tuesday, August 11) to a report of a collision involving a pedestrian and e-bike.
“The pedestrian was an on-duty police officer.
“He was conducting patrols as part of a plain-clothes operation in response to community concerns about the illegal and anti-social use of high-powered electric bikes.
“A 25-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving without a licence and possession with intent to supply cannabis.
“Several items have been seized as part of the investigation including bags of cannabis, approximately £700 cash, and a Sur-Ron bike.”
Man, aged 102, in critical condition after pub assault
A 102-year-old man is in hospital in a critical condition after being seriously injured a pub assault in south Wales.
Police were called alongside paramedics to the scene of an assault at The Crow’s Nest pub in Cwmbran at around 10.30pm on Saturday, August 1. A 102-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment, where he remains in critical condition.
A 56-year-old man from Llanelli has been arrested on suspicion of section 20 assault and has since been released under investigation.
A Gwent Police spokesperson said: “Enquiries are ongoing and we are asking anyone who was in the pub between 10pm and 11pm on Saturday, August 1, to contact us.
“If you have not yet spoken to the police, you can contact us by calling 101, sending a direct message on social media, or via the form on our website, quoting log reference 2600249432.
“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through the Crimestoppers website.”
Met Office verdict on further heatwaves for Wales as temperatures surge
More heatwaves and below average rain is expected for Wales as high temperatures remain for the rest of the summer, heading into early autumn.
This week across Wales and the rest of the UK will experience further heatwaves with temperatures reaching up to 37°C in London as an amber weather warning has been issued covering parts of southern and eastern England.
On Wednesday and Thursday this week in Wales there will “strong sunshine” and “very hot” temperatures of up to 33°C including in Cardiff, Carmarthen and Wrexham.
Rainy spells are expected before further heatwaves across the UK(Image: Met Office )
Andy Burnham to chair emergency COBRA meeting
Andy Burnham will chair a meeting of the Government’s emergency Cobra committee on Wednesday in response to extreme heat, which has caused widespread wildfires and plunged many parts of the country into drought.
The Prime Minister will meet with ministers, officials and agencies as high temperatures continue across the UK on Wednesday afternoon, with temperatures of 33C forecast, and up to 38C on Thursday.
Major update issued by police on Gorseinon murder investigation
Two more men have been charged with murder in connection with the death of an 18-year-old man in Gorseinon in July. The 33-year-old and 18-year-old, both from Swansea, both face charges of murder and attempted murder.
Tyler Ford, 18, from Morriston, had already been charged with the murder of Ceiran Evans, from Gorseinon, following a fatal road traffic collision involving a car and an off-road bike on July 9.
Update issued over Welsh town’s fly infestation which left residents sick
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has lifted restrictions on a Welsh recycling centre which was found to be the source of a fly infestation which made residents “physically sick” and left them feeling like they were prisoners in their own homes.
Last month it was confirmed that AMG Resources Limited, a recycling plant in Llanelli which is permitted and regulated by NRW, was the source of a fly infestation which had been affecting people in the south of Llanelli since June.
NRW has now confirmed that “significant improvements” have been made at the recycling centre “including measures to improve waste management practices and site conditions”. While regulatory action and close monitoring at the site will continue, a partial suspension notice has been withdrawn.
Beloved Swansea cafe remains closed
Popular Swansea café, Verdi’s has given a sad update following a fire that “absolutely devastated” the venue in July. The family-run business has been closed since the incident that occurred on July 29 with the Hole family updating beloved customers on the future of the much-loved café.
In an emotional video to the “friends” of the cafe, long-standing employee Guiseppe revelled despite the team’s hope in opening back up as soon as possible, Verdi’s may be closed until Easter 2027.
Read the update in full, here
Rail disruption due to severe forecasted weather
Rail services have been disrupted across Wales because of forecast severe weather, as Wales braces for 34C temperatures today and tomorrow.
Transport for Wales said services between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury and Birmingham International, Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog, and Cardiff Central and Manchester Piccadilly are affected.
Services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham International have been cancelled, while some services on the other routes may also be cancelled.
A replacement bus service is operating between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Passengers are advised to check their journey before travelling. The disruption is expected to continue through today, with the Shrewsbury-Birmingham International disruption also expected to affect services tomorrow.
WRU issues warning to clubs as pre-season matches cancelled and training halted
Welsh rugby clubs have been warned to put safety before pre-season preparations as extreme heat and rock-hard pitches create risks ahead of the new season.
The Welsh Rugby Union has issued a major welfare warning to clubs across the country, telling them to carefully consider whether training and fixtures should be held as drought and prolonged dry weather leave playing surfaces unusually hard.
Many clubs have already had to cancel planned pre-season fixtures and severely limit contact training because of genuine fears that players could be injured on the hard playing surfaces. Read on
Fire erupts over night at Blaenau Gwent recycling centre
Blaenau Gwent Council has said there will be no recycling collections today after a fire erupted overnight at their waste centre.
A spokesperson said: “As the result of a fire at our Silent Valley transfer station overnight, all recycling collections are suspended today. The fire service remains on site to monitor the situation and carry out assessments, which means we are currently unable to operate services as normal.
“Please note the following service changes:
- No recycling collections today
- Waste collections will continue
- Additional crews will work this weekend to catch up
- The Roseheyworth Recycling Centre, including The Den Reuse Shop, will be closed to members of the public
- New Vale Recycling Centre will be open 7 days a week for residents
“This is not linked to the ongoing wildfire incidents in the region.”
Road closed for days due to murder investigation reopens
Hospital Road in Pontnewynydd has reopened days after a murder investigation was launched in connection with the death of Anthony “Tony” Jones, 56. Mr Jones, from Brecon, died from injuries sustained in a violent incident on Thursday, August 6.
Gwent Police received a report of violent disorder involving a group of men in Mill Street, at around 7pm. Mr Jones was sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries alongside two other men as a result of the alleged street brawl.
Ten men, aged 31, 33, 34, 39, 40, 40, 45, 59, 61 and 73, have been arrested in connection with the disorder. Three men – aged 39, 45 and 61 – have been released on bail. The other seven men remain in police custody.
Church Lane and Riverside Walk remain closed due to the investigation.
Anthony “Tony” Jones, 56, from Brecon, died following the disorder(Image: Gwent Police)
Wildfires continue to spread across south Wales
Firefighters have been working overnight and into Tuesday morning at a number of wildfires across the region. Wildfires are continuing to burn in Blaenavon, Ferndale, Pengarnddu, Llangynidr, and Rogerstone. The blazes are burning as another burst of summer heat is set to sweep across the country in the coming days.
It was reported on Monday that another wildfire at Llangynidr Reservoir near Ebbw Vale was considered to be under control, but South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service remain at the scene.
Those who live near any of the impacted areas are being advised to keep all windows and doors closed due to the smoke.
Today’s weather forecast
An extremely hot day with temperatures rapidly rising has been forecast by the Met Office.
A spokesperson said: “Dry with lots of strong sunshine, temperatures rising rapidly during the morning. High level cloud will make the skies a little hazy at times. Feeling very warm and locally hot particularly across southeast Wales. Maximum temperature 34 °C.”
Good morning
Bore da and welcome to WalesOnline’s daily news blog.
The breaking news team is here to bring you all the latest news and updates today.
Time to get started.
