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IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGESImage caption, The M4 through Newport could be one of the roads where charges are imposed Drivers of heavily polluting vehicles could have to pay on some of Wales’ busiest roads under a new law. The Welsh government said it would only happen if 50mph zones fail to reduce emissions. Sections of the M4 near Newport and the …

Cardiff: Congestion charge considered by council  BBC

Wrexham is gearing up for one of the biggest weekends in its history as the city’s football team – sprinkled with Hollywood glamour – bids for promotion back to the big time. Wrexham AFC’s takeover by star actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney has given the non-league side a huge boost. The popularity of a Disney documentary charting the club’s …

Brecon Beacons, Stella Owen, NFU Cymru’s county advisor, said that, while it was important the national park was put “on a pedestal”, local farmers had to have the ability “to run businesses, to be profitable, and to continue in these wonderful, vibrant communities – delivering on the Welsh language, the culture and the social aspect of what we have.” Brecon …

  Media caption‘Everyone will be affected financially’ Hundreds of thousands of people will have new local lockdowns imposed later, with a warning that more areas are being monitored. Bridgend, Blaenau Gwent, Merthyr Tydfil and Newport will face new restrictions from 18:00 BST as cases rise. Dr Giri Shankar, of Public Health Wales, said Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, …

Image copyright family handout Image caption Tapiwa Matuwi was last seen near Swansea Marina at about 07:00 GMT on 7 February The father of a missing 21-year-old musician has said his family are considering hiring a private investigator in a bid to find him. Tapiwa Matuwi was last seen near Swansea Marina at about 07:00 GMT on 7 February after …

Image copyright Wales News Service Image caption Mr Taylor claimed he was called “fatty” and chased by the rival supporters A footballer who drove his car at 11 supporters of a rival team has been jailed for 10 years. Lee Taylor, 36, of Port Talbot, was described as using his BMW as a “one-tonne weapon” to “knock down spectators like …

Image caption Police are treating the death as unexplained A 13-year-old boy who died after being found unconscious in a Caerphilly park has been named locally as Carson Price. Police were called to Ystrad Mynach Park at about 19:20 BST on Friday 12 April. The teenager was taken to University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff where he was pronounced dead. …

The search for missing Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala has been called off. In a update posted on Twitter by Guernsey Police, harbour master Captain David Barker said the active search for the missing plane had ended. He said: “My team have just met to review the search and rescue operation which has been underway since the plane disappeared on …

Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas will be welcomed home to Cardiff later on Thursday, with thousands of people expected on the streets of the capital. The 32-year-old will be congratulated by First Minister Carwyn Jones at the Senedd at 16:25 BST before a celebration outside Cardiff Castle. Thomas became the first Welshman to win the gruelling 21-stage race after …