Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Sunday, July 6)

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Tomorrow’s weather forecast

The Met Office are forecasting a slighter warmer day tomorow, with highs of 22°C. They said it will be “pleasantly warm, although breezy”.

Overnight there may be some showers in parts of north and west Wales but by the morning skies should be clearer.

This week is supposed to get warmer as it goes on and the end of the week is set to see temperatures reaching 29°C, meaning the third heatwave of the summer.

More details on the heatwave here.

Swansea roads reopen following the Airshow

Swansea Council have now confirmed that Oystermouth/Mumbles Road have now reopened ahead of schedule after the Wales Airshow.

The roads had been closed since midday on Friday.

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Oystermouth/Mumbles Road (from the junction of West Way to Sketty Lane) has now reopened ahead of schedule following this weekends event

— Swansea Council (@SwanseaCouncil) July 6, 2025

Thousands of runners compete in Porthcawl 10k

Over 6,200 people took part in the Porthcawl 10k this morning, the largest ever turnout at the event.

Natasha Wilson set a new course record in an impressive time of 33 minutes and five seconds, whilst Omar Ahmed was the fastest man.

Natasha said: “It’s so nice to be back in Wales. Last year I missed the whole year so I’m really happy to be back racing in front of the home crowd. This wasn’t as brutal as the Barry Island 10K although it was as windy, if not windier.

“The atmosphere today was so good – Barry was good, but Porthcawl was even better. The Welsh crowds are always incredible and the amount of times I hear my name being called by people I don’t even know is really, really nice.”

Wimbledon match halted abruptly

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova’s round of 16 clash with Britain’s Sonay Kartal at Wimbledon was plunged into controversy after a fault with the line calling system.

Slow traffic on M4

Slow traffic is being reported on A48 Eastbound at M4 junction 49 / A483 (Pont Abraham roundabout).

Met Office maps show exact Welsh locations set for major weather swing

Met Office maps show Wales is set for a significant uptick in temperatures in the coming days – with a heatwave possible by the weekend.

Temperatures have been in the low to mid twenties in recent days, with cloudy conditions and some heavy rain in parts of the country.

But temperatures are set to rise significantly in the coming days, with the mercury potentially hitting 29C by Friday.

Delays in Cardiff

There’s queueing traffic on A4232 inbound around A48 Cowbridge Road west / A4050 Port Road (Culver House Cross).

Hold-ups reported

In Haverfordwest, there’s slow traffic on A4076 Freemans Way outbound between A40 Narberth Road (Salutation Square) and A487 Merlin’s Hill / Magdalen Street / Caradog’s Well Road (Merlins Bridge Roundabout).

Travel time is ten minutes.

Red Arrows take to the skies in Swansea

The Red Arrows have taken to the skies in Swansea.

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team opened day two of the Wales Airshow this afternoon.

Man charged with attempted kidnap after incident at splash park

A man has been charged with attempted kidnap after an incident at Cardiff’s Victoria Park.

The alleged incident took place on Thursday, July 3, and police said they were called following concerns about a man’s behaviour in the splash park area.

More delays in Swansea

There’s slow traffic on A4217 Pentreguinea Road southbound at A483 East Bank Way (The Ship traffic lights) in Swansea.

Travel time is ten minutes.

As previously reported, there’s slow traffic on A483 Fabian Way inbound at A4067 Quay Parade, and slow traffic on A4118 Gower Road at A4216 Dillwyn Road (Sketty Cross).

The second day of Wales Airshow takes place today, with road closures in place.

Road closed due to fallen tree

Police are in attendance of a road closure due to a tree blocking the road on Rhigos Road, Treherbert.

The road is currently closed towards Hirwaun/ Aberdare only.

South Wales Police advises that drivers use alternative routes where possible as there will be some delay.

Heavy traffic on M4

There’s heavy traffic on the M4 into the Brynglas Tunnel eastbound before junction 26 A4051 (Malpas Road) in Newport.

Hold-ups in Swansea

There’s slow traffic on A483 Fabian Way inbound at A4067 Quay Parade, and slow traffic on A4118 Gower Road at A4216 Dillwyn Road (Sketty Cross).

The second day of Wales Airshow takes place today, with road closures in place.

Wetherspoons implement ‘price surge’ at three Cardiff pubs for Oasis concerts

As Oasis fans attended their opening gigs in Cardiff, they voiced their discontent at the hiked prices at nearby Wetherspoons pubs, where drinks cost an additional £2.

The company confirmed that a price surge had been implemented at three of its central Cardiff pubs.

A statement read: “We can confirm that prices were increased in three of our Cardiff city centre pubs during the Oasis concert.

“The police categorised it as an event day, which meant the pubs were required to have additional door supervisors.

“Furthermore, the pubs had more staff on duty than usual for the concert. Wetherspoon continues to offer value for money prices.”

Police appeal to Olly Murs fans following serious crash near Welsh gig venue

A serious crash took place as fans travelled home from an Olly Murs concert in Llangollen on Friday.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident on the A542, Horseshoe Pass at 11pm. A 21-year-old man is in a serious condition and is being treated in a major trauma centre following the incident.

North Wales Police say they have arrested four people in relation to the incident.

An appeal has been launched for anyone who saw the incident, which involved a pedestrian and a Vauxhall Corsa, to come forward.

Delays expected in Swansea as airshow enters day two

Traffic monitoring service Inrix warns of further delays today in Swansea as the second day of Wales National Airshow takes place, with closures on roads between the arena and along the beachfront to the university.

Today’s weather forecast

The Met Office has forecast the weather for Wales today.

It writes on its website: “Sunday will start cloudy with hill fog and showery rain, locally heavy. Skies should brighten a little during the day, but on the whole it is likely to stay fairly cloudy with the odd shower continuing to break out. Maximum temperature 20 °C.”

Road closed due to fallen power cables

Kerry Road in Powys is closed in both directions due to fallen power cables and an earlier accident from the A489 to A4811 Pool Road.

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