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Tonight's Met Office forecast
The Met Office forecasts showers overnight, but it will be drier and brighter on Tuesday.
Turning generally cloudy this evening with an ongoing likelihood of showers. Somewhat drier later in the night, with clearer spells, mainly in the west, but further light drizzly showers remain possible. Rather windy on western coasts and breezy elsewhere. Mild. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
How cold it's going to get where you live by the end of the week
Temperature highs of 17C were felt over the weekend, but it is set to turn colder by the end of the week and there might even be some snow in the Scottish mountains.
Temperatures will remain mild during most of the week, but by Friday forecasters say that it will be turning "that bit colder". The Met Office has said that towards next weekend, "colder Artic air" will move in, especially across the north and east of the UK.
Met Office weather maps are showing temperatures of 8*C in Cardiff and Bangor, 9*C in Swansea and Aberystwyth and 6*C in Brecon on Saturday and Sunday.
Read more here.
Woman sacked by S4C after Rugby World Cup row 'had been subject to bullying'
The chairman of the S4C board had reportedly been found to have behaved in a “threatening, aggressive, intimidating and bullying” manner towards a senior employee who was swiftly sacked after allegations were made about her behaviour while she was working in France during the Rugby World Cup.
Llinos Griffin-Williams was dismissed by Rhodri Williams, chairman of the S4C board, for what S4C said was "gross misconduct on multiple grounds, following receipt of serious allegations about her conduct at events following the Rugby World Cup match between Wales and Georgia".
Those allegations included her behaviour towards former Welsh rugby international Mike Phillips during a social event in France in October, when she was alleged to have told him his Welsh wasn't good enough.
The Times is now reporting that a report by the S4C's board secretary found that Mr Williams had behaved in a “threatening, aggressive, intimidating and bullying” manner during a meeting in June towards Ms Griffin-Williams, four months before the alleged Rugby World Cup incident. The Times quotes the report as saying “such action was inappropriate and … he did not show sufficient consideration to your health and wellbeing.”
Read more here.
Accident causing A48 delays
There are traffic delays on the A48 after a two-vehicle accident on the A48 in the Vale of Glamorgan.
It happened shortly after 1.40pm near the junction for St Hilary involving a Fiat 500 and a Jeep.
There are no reports of serious injuries.
A spokesman for South Wales Police said traffic delays are expected in the area while the vehicles are recovered. The circumstances surrounding the collision are under investigation.
David Cameron takes seat in House of Lords
Foreign Secretary David Cameron has taken his seat in the House of Lords after his official introduction ceremony.
The former prime minister will now be known as Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton, reflecting his long-held ties to the Cotswolds town in his former constituency, Whitney.
It was announced last week that he had been elevated to the Lords as a life peer to allow him to serve in Rishi Sunak's Cabinet after he resigned as an MP in 2016.
He previously sat in the Commons for 15 years, including five years as leader of the opposition and six years as prime minister.
Police respond to major incident
People are being asked to stay away from part of a Welsh town as police respond to a major incident. Officers said there was no risk to the community following the incident in the early hours of the morning.
An area is cordoned off in Colwyn Bay in the Greenfield Road and Bay View Road areas. The incident is unrelated to a fire at a petrol station in Old Colwyn, officers have confirmed. Live updates here.
Accident shuts busy Carmarthenshire road
An accident has closed part of the A40 in Carmarthenshire.
It is shut from the B&Q roundabout to Pensarn Roundabout, Carmarthen
Dyfed Powys Police say: "The road is currently closed due to a collision. Please avoid the area and find alternative routes for your journey."
I'm Celebrity ratings are down
ITV's I'm A Celebrity viewing figures have taken a hit according to ratings from last night's debut episode. It comes as fans called to boycott the show for reportedly paying former politician Nigel Farage £1.5 million to take part.
An average of 7 million viewers watched the return of I'm A Celebrity on Sunday night, while ITV reported a peak audience of 7.8 million watching the first episode of the 23rd series. This is two million less than the first episode of last year's series, which had an average audience of 9.1 million, according to ITV overnight ratings.
Girl, 14, appears in court charged with attempted murder
A 14-year-old girl has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed articleafter a stabbing which left a girl in hospital with serious injuries.
The alleged incident took place in a small village near Abercraf, Powys, last Thursday,
Spillage closes Bridgend road
Police are at the scene of a spillage on the roundabout of Brynmenyn Industrial estate in Bridgend.
South Wales Police say: "The road is currently closed in both directions between Ogmore terrace and Brynmenyn . It is expected to remain closed for some time."
Adding: "Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible. Delays are expected in the area."
DWP warning over missing £300 cost of living payments
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to claimants over missing cost of living payment. The government has been rolling out its £300 cost of living payment to vulnerable households over the past few weeks.
The money, part of an overall £900 support package between 2023/24, has been given to around eight million people on means-tested benefits in a bid to ease pressure on those hardest hit by the cost of living crisis. It followed a £301 payment given out earlier this year while a £299 payment will come next spring. Read more here.
Sunak pledges to secure Rwanda flights
Rishi Sunak promised to end the legal "merry-go-round" over the Rwanda asylum policy as he acknowledged voters' patience was wearing thin at the Government's inability to get flights in the air.
The Prime Minister said he would do "what is necessary" to get the scheme off the ground amid reports of a Cabinet split over plans to override human rights laws.
The Government has promised a new treaty and emergency legislation to ensure the plan is legally watertight following a Supreme Court ruling against it last week.
Thief accused of murdering delivery driver - live updates
The trial of a man accused of murdering a delivery driver by running him over with his own van is resuming today. The trial of Christopher Elgifari is expected to hear from medical experts for the prosecution and defence.
Jurors at Cardiff Crown Court have already heard graphic details of the injuries suffered by Mark Lang as he was dragged more than 700 metres after he became trapped underneath his Renault van. Mr Lang suffered catastrophic injuries and never regained consciousness, and died 18 days later in hospital. Live updates here.
Shakira settles case with tax authorities in Spain
Shakira has said that she has resolved a long-running tax dispute with Spanish authorities.
The 46-year-old singer had previously been charged with tax evasion and had attended the first day of her trial in Barcelona on Monday.
Spanish prosecutors had alleged that she failed to pay more than 14.5 million euro (£13 million) between 2012 and 2014.
Girl in hospital with serious injuries
A girl has been left seriously injured in a stabbing. Dyfed-Powys police said it was investigating the incident which took place in Coelbren area of Neath.
The victim was taken to hospital with "serious" injuries and remains there in a stable condition, the force added. The suspect, a 14-year-old girl, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article and has been remanded into custody.
Springboks Rugby World Cup winner killed in car accident
Former Springboks lock Hannes Strydom has tragically been killed in a car accident, according to reports in South Africa.
The 58-year-old, who was part of the Boks team that won the 1995 Rugby World Cup, died on Sunday night after the crash in Mpumalan. His close friend and former teammate Kobus Wiese confirmed the tragedy to South African media and said the late star was involved in a collision with a taxi.
Boat destroyed in marina fire
A boat was destroyed on Sunday evening by a fire at Swansea Marina.
A Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue spokesman said reports of a fire came shortly before 6pm and initially two fire engines attended the scene near the National Waterfront Museum.
M4 congestion warning
There is a warning of congestion on the M4 this morning.
Traffic is very slow eastbound between junction 25 Caerleon and junction 24 Coldra.
There are no accidents or incidents to report but Traffic Wales says: "Congestion in the area. Please allow additional time for travel."
Met Office forecast for Monday
Cloudy and showers, with strong coastal winds. Here is the full forecast for Wales today:
Showery in the morning but sunny spells appearing for a time. Cloud building again by the afternoon bringing more heavy showers to the north, lighter elsewhere. Winds becoming stronger along western coasts and higher ground. Temperatures down on recent days. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Showers easing overnight bringing clearer spells, especially in the south. The north of the country sees clouds developing again by dawn with costal winds easing throughout. Feeling cool. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
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