Good morning, Wales! 🌞✨ Start your week right with all the latest updates from across the country and beyond. Whether you’re commuting, cosy at home, or busy at work, we’ve got your back with live news, traffic, and travel updates throughout the day.


🔹 Breaking News:

Stay in the loop with major headlines not just across Wales, but also the UK and around the globe. Have your say by dropping comments below or tweeting with your updates!
🔹 Top Stories Today:
– Relive the magic at Porthcawl’s Valleys Reclamation with unique Coney Island objects now on display.
– As polls shake up, a chunk of Welsh Labour voters express dissatisfaction, revealing they feel Starmer hasn’t shown enough respect for Wales.
– Jamie Roberts faces a frosty reception and admits to a ‘difficult situation’ during the intense Welsh derby.
🔹 Local Concerns:
Cardiff residents report a rise in rat sightings, calling it “the worst it’s been in years.”
🔹 Infrastructure Woes:
With over £81m spent since 2021, the staggering number of potholes being fixed is laying bare the state of Welsh roads.
🔹 Cost of Living:
As Dry January ends, brace for a pinch at the bar with alcohol prices rising due to new excise duties.
🔹 Inspirational Stories:
Despite a life-altering diagnosis after a freak accident, Laure Macpherson is raising cancer awareness on social media—pure inspiration!
🔹 Community Buzz:
Plans to transform a historic Cardiff pub have sparked mixed reactions—some mourn the loss of a social hub, while others embrace change.
🔹 Amazing Homes:
Feast your eyes on Wales’ incredible ‘hobbit house’ with unmatched sea views—it’s a gem you don’t want to miss!
🔹 Justice Served:
Catch up on the most serious crimes in Wales last month and see justice in action.
🔹 Health & Transformation:
Anthony’s incredible journey of losing six and a half stone in memory of his father will surely motivate you to hit those health goals.
🔹 Development Alert:
Big plans are underway to breathe new life into the iconic Penrhys estate in Rhondda—a massive regeneration project featuring around 900 new homes!
For more on what’s happening in Wales, keep your eyes peeled on our updates. Let’s make this a great Monday together! 💥