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The Met Office has issued yet another yellow weather warning for Wales as the end of the summer holidays comes to a very wet and stormy end.
The thunderstorm warning, covering the whole of the country on Sunday, is the latest in a series of weather warnings issued by forecasters which have disrupted the August bank holiday weekend for many.
Some local events organised for the last bank holiday of what has been a very dry and warm summer were cancelled on Saturday due to the severe weather with flash flooding seen in parts of Bridgend where water poured through the roof of a McDonald’s restaurant.
The latest warning covers the whole of the country from midday on Sunday until 11.59pm with the Met Office warning the public to expect heavy and thundery showers, frequent lightning, and gusty winds. Full details here.
Residents across Barry, Penarth, Llantwit Major and Cowbridge are being urged to prepare for possible disruption.
The warning is in force from 11am until 11.59pm on Sunday, August 30. Forecasters say heavy showers, lightning and strong winds could affect parts of south Wales throughout the day.
The Met Office expects thunderstorms to move into Wales later on Sunday morning before becoming more widespread during the afternoon.
Some areas could receive 10mm to 15mm of rain in less than an hour, while isolated locations may get higher totals over several hours.
Heavy downpours could create difficult driving conditions on roads around Barry, Penarth, Dinas Powys and the wider Cardiff commuter belt.
Spray, standing water and reduced visibility may cause delays for motorists. Bus and rail services could also be affected as storms develop, with the Met Office warning of possible train delays.
Lightning strikes could damage a small number of buildings and other structures. Short-term power cuts and interruptions to other services are also possible.
Localised flooding is another concern, especially in places where surface water builds up during intense rainfall.
However, not every community will experience the worst conditions. Thunderstorms can be highly localised, so severe downpours may affect one place while nearby areas remain largely unaffected.
People with outdoor plans, including visits to beaches, parks and attractions across the Vale, are being advised to monitor forecasts closely.
Anyone caught outside during a thunderstorm should seek shelter inside a substantial building or vehicle. People should avoid taking cover beneath trees, which can be vulnerable to lightning strikes.
Residents are encouraged to charge mobile phones and keep torches available in case of a power outage.
It says risks include heavy rain and lightning, but disruption is not expected everywhere.
Those planning outdoor activities should monitor weather forecasts closely throughout the day.
The warning expires at 11.59pm, with conditions expected to improve later in the evening as the heaviest showers become more isolated.
The Met Office has given the warning a medium likelihood of impacts but relatively low overall severity.
The flat is located in Erw’r Delyn Close, Penarth, and is being sold for £315,000.
The estate agents say this spacious apartment is “beautifully presented and with large rooms with high ceilings throughout makes this for an amazing place to call home.”
It has large rooms, high ceilings, and original period features.
The apartment has its own private entrance, a garage, and parking space.
It also has a south-facing balcony and communal gardens.
Upon entering the property, you will find a wide entrance hall and landing.
The lounge is said to be “impressively spacious,” with a full-width bay window overlooking the countryside.
The kitchen has modern fittings, a built-in oven, and a hob.
The master double bedroom has a deep bay window to the front and a built-in corner cupboard.
The second double bedroom is currently used as a dining room and has access to the south-facing terrace.
The property has a modern bathroom with a bath and a shower.
The apartment also has UPVC double glazing and gas central heating.
The current owner of the flat said: “What drew me to this flat was its sheer size, high ceilings and period features.
“I’ll particularly miss seeing the horses running in the fields opposite and the breath taking sunsets from the front room.
“It’s been a lovely home for many happy years, but with our ambitions to start a family, the time feels right for us to move on to our next home.”
This converted manor house in Erw’r Delyn Close offers a great starting point for those wishing to get on the property ladder in Penarth.
The new owners will be required to pay a service charge of £60 per month.
Police cars and an ambulance were spotted outside the Chadderton restaurant after officers deployed a taser during a vehicle stop
Emergency services outside Toby Carvery in Chadderton Park(Image: Supplied)
Two people have been arrested following an altercation with officers outside a Toby Carvery restaurant in Chadderton on Friday evening.
Emergency services rushed to the scene at the Toby Carvery amid reports that a man had been tasered by police on Friday, 28 August. The Manchester Evening News understands that the man appeared to have been fleeing from officers before being tasered in the car park.
The restaurant, situated on Chadderton Park, Oldham, was temporarily closed after witnesses reported seeing several police vehicles and an ambulance outside.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has since confirmed that both a man and a woman have been arrested and are currently being held in custody for questioning.
GMP revealed that officers spotted a vehicle being driven erratically before carrying out a vehicle stop at 7.45pm on Friday evening.
Upon approaching and speaking with the driver, GMP stated that he became “aggressive”, prompting officers to deploy their taser.
Following a search of the vehicle, the driver was arrested on suspicion of assaulting two officers, possession with intent to supply class B drugs, and child neglect.
A female passenger was additionally arrested on suspicion of child neglect, and both individuals remain in police custody pending questioning.
“At 7.45pm on Friday 28 August, officers conducted a vehicle stop after observing vehicle driving in an erratic manner,” a GMP statement reads. The statement continues: “Officers spoke to the driver, who then became aggressive and a taser was deployed.
“Following a search of the vehicle, a man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of assaulting two officers, possession with intent to supply class B, and child neglect.
“A woman, a passenger, was also arrested on suspicion of child neglect. They remain in custody for questioning.”
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The Ladies Day fundraiser, held at Rhoose Social Club on July 18, was organised by cousins Taylor and Lauryn Holloway in memory of their grandfather, John Holloway, who died in January 2026 after living with the condition for many years.
A total of £3,015 was raised through an afternoon of music, entertainment, raffles, and bingo, with community members coming together to support the cause.
Organisers said: “It brought together friends, family, and community members all united for a fantastic cause.
“We as a family expressed their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended, donated, and helped make the event such a resounding success and knowing how proud our grandad would be looking down.”
They described Mr Holloway as: “a special man who would lighting up any room he entered. His infectious laugh was a joy to hear, and he touched so many lives with his caring, funny, and loving spirit.”
They said he was “deeply missed” by the family, but that organising the fundraiser had brought them together in a positive way.
The family plans to hold the event again next year.
Officers are reminding motorists to check the weather forecast and road conditions before setting off, and to allow extra time for journeys if conditions are poor.
They also advise delaying travel if the weather becomes severe.
A spokesperson for Traffic Wales said: “Driving in wet conditions can be hazardous, be safe, and prepare for wet weather.
“Use headlights when visibility is reduced.
“Regularly check your windscreen wipers and renew them if they’re worn or damaged.
“Give yourself the best chance of being able to see clearly in wet weather.
“Double the distance you leave between your car and the car in front of you, as stopping distances are increased by wet roads.
“If steering becomes unresponsive due to the rain, ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually”.
Drivers are also being urged to double the distance between their vehicle and the one in front, as stopping distances increase on wet roads.
If steering becomes unresponsive due to rain, officers advise easing off the accelerator and slowing down gradually.
Traffic Wales are warning drivers not to attempt to drive through fast-moving water, such as at a flooded bridge, as vehicles can easily be swept away.
They also recommend avoiding standing water where possible and adjusting speed to suit the conditions.
Aquaplaning, where tyres lose contact with the road, can cause a loss of control.
If this happens, drivers should hold the steering wheel lightly and lift off the throttle until grip is regained.
Driving through water at anything above a slow crawl can splash pedestrians or cyclists, which could result in a fine and between three and nine penalty points if police believe the driver was inconsiderate.
It can also damage your car.
The spokesperson explained: “Driving through water at speeds above a slow crawl can result in water being thrown onto pavements, soaking pedestrians or cyclists.
“You could face a hefty fine and between three and nine penalty points if the police believe you were driving without reasonable consideration for other road users.
“If you should find yourself driving through standing water, use a low gear so the engine rev’s are higher; water in the exhaust could otherwise damage the catalytic convertor.
“If you break down in heavy rain don’t prop the bonnet open while you wait for the patrol to arrive. The engine will be more difficult to start again if the electrics are all rain-soaked”.
‘You notice the changes and see wildlife coming in – it’s very rewarding,’ says one volunteer who works on the land
Dexter and Shetland cattle grazing at Cartersford nature reserve, which is springing back into life(Image: Paul Thornton)
More than 1,000 tree whips have been planted on land in Gower where large-scale illegal felling took place and thousands more will be put in the ground this winter.
The 43-acre site, called Cartersford, is now owned by the Gower Society and managed as a nature reserve by The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. Volunteers have been busy over the past 12 months removing an invasive plant called Himalayan balsam and helping install fencing as well as planting young trees, although some losses are expected due to the summer drought.
Rubble has been removed from a field, crushed, and then incorporated back into the soil, which has since become grassed over. Tree stumps left in what was a pond at the site at Lower Fairwood will be removed and the pond restored. Never miss a Swansea story by signing up to our newsletter here
The reserve has meadow and grassland habitat while cattle co-owned by site manager Paul Thornton visit from time to time and graze. “Cattle-grazing is really important for species-rich grasslands,” said Mr Thornton. “They maintain the diversity of the sward structure (grassland area) and wildflowers.” Their warm bodies and dung, he added, attracted invertebrates.
The site’s former owner, pensioner Thomas Jeffrey Lane, was prosecuted by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and fined for cutting down around 2,000 trees at the protected woodland in 2019 without the appropriate licence and then failing to restock them.
A court heard he’d bought the land for his daughter to run a pony-trekking and alpaca-walking business. He claimed the trees were rotting and dangerous. An NRW officer said at the time it was one of the worst cases of illegal tree-felling the organisation had investigated in 30 years.
Aerial photos provided by the Gower Society at the time showed the land before the trees were chopped down and after. The society later bought the site and leased it to the trust last year.
The fencing – supplied by a local business – is keeping sheep out and cattle in and protecting the tree whips in newly-created corridors. Some of the native trees were provided by local nurseries. Mr Thornton said 1,400 have been planted and a further 6,000 or so will be added in the coming months.
There is evidence of otters at a stream bordering the land, plant species are being recorded, and volunteers are carrying out dormouse surveys. It’s hoped the project will improve habitat connectivity in the wider area. Money to help the restoration has come via the Welsh Government’s local places for nature challenge fund.
Mr Thornton said he managed around 30 Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales sites in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot and two in north Carmarthenshire. The former tree surgeon and charcoal-maker is constantly learning about Cartersford, which isn’t open to the public. “The other sites I know quite well – this one is throwing up new things all the time,” he said.
Heather Falconer began volunteering for the trust when work began at Cartersford, which is close to where she lives. “I’ve learned a lot – I’ve found out about different habitats, how to make fences, and a method of planting trees so they can survive drought,” she said.
“The other people who work here are really nice. I definitely feel a connection to the land. You notice the changes and see wildlife coming in – it’s very rewarding.”
The four-bedroom detached home is located in the sought after area of Marine Drive, Barry, and has views of the Bristol Channel, as well as Flat Holm and Steep Holm.
The estate agents say the house is ideal for families, with areas like Porthkerry Country Park and The Knap just a short distance away.
The front of the house has a block paved driveway with space for multiple cars and access to the garage.
The front door leads into the entrance hallway with original parquet flooring and access to the living room, dining room, and kitchen.
The living room has a fireplace and a door to the sunroom which has views of the channel.
The kitchen has integrated appliances, including a four-ring gas hob, oven, fridge freezer and dishwasher.
The dining room leads to the conservatory which has access to the garden.
There is also a utility room, boot room, and cloakroom on the ground floor.
Upstairs are the four bedrooms, a shower room, and a separate toilet.
The main bedroom has built in wardrobes and views of the channel.
The first floor landing leads to a balcony with galvanised railings and more channel views.
The rear garden is landscaped with a patio area and lawn, surrounded by established shrubbery.
There is also a separate area covered in chippings and a side gate that leads to a Zen garden with slate chippings.
The estate agent said: “This stunning detached family home offers an exceptional living experience with breath-taking, uninterrupted far reaching views across the channel and of Flat Holm and Steep Holm.
“This beautiful home truly encapsulates the essence of family living in one of Barry’s most sought-after locations.”
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