**Wales Online – Breaking News, Weather, and Traffic Updates**
*Wednesday, April 23*
**All the Latest News from Across Wales and Beyond**
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**Weather Forecast for Wednesday in Wales**
The Met Office predicts a cloudy and breezy start to Wednesday with spells of rain or showers clearing throughout the day. Expect sunny spells developing in the afternoon, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 17°C. The day will feel warm in the sunshine with lighter winds.
**Latest News Highlights**
– A tragic incident saw a mum take her life after a sudden increase in mortgage payments.
– A group of paddleboarders faced a fatal tour led by an unqualified instructor.
– Families mourn the loss of a dad-of-three, found dead on the A55, expressing utter devastation.
– Millions are set to receive an extra £300 payment to cope with rising living costs.
– A couple’s P&O cruise holiday was unexpectedly disrupted, leaving them and others disappointed.
– “TikTok tourists” causing distress in a Welsh village by relieving themselves in fields.
– Travel warning for British tourists considering Tenerife due to protest threats.
– DVLA sending letters to households for new payments following rule changes.
**Trending Stories of the Day**
1. **Wales Women’s Rugby Final Postponed:** The final Six Nations match for Wales Women’s Rugby has been postponed, and new dates are being arranged.
2. **WRU Urged to Reinstate Sacked Coach:** Calls for the Welsh Rugby Union to rehire Stephen Jones following successes elsewhere.
3. **Concerns over Tenerife Tourism:** Anti-tourism sentiments grow in Tenerife, discouraging British visitors.
4. **Gtech Patio Heater Sale:** Gtech’s HeatWave Patio Heater on sale for under £40, with customers praising its performance.
**Top Stories in Detail**
– **M4 Bridge Closures:** Prepare for upcoming M4 bridge closures affecting motorists in the area.
– **Rescheduling of Paddleboarding Tour:** Tragic paddleboarding incident due to unqualified leader despite weather warnings.
– **Disruption to Cruise Holiday:** Couple’s P&O cruise plans disrupted by unforeseen circumstances.
– **Paddleboarding Tragedy Criticisms:** Families express grievances over unqualified instructor leading fatal paddleboarding trip.
– **Tourism Concerns in Tenerife:** Tenerife faces challenges as anti-tourism sentiments rise.
– **Gtech Patio Heater Sale:** Customers admire Gtech’s HeatWave Patio Heater performance at a bargain price.
**Additional Headlines**
– **Rape Trial Updates:** Court hears of a rape trial involving Daniel Gravelle, accused of multiple charges.
– **M&S Cyber Attack Impact:** Marks & Spencer faces delays due to a cyber incident affecting operations.
– **Local University Challenges:** Welsh universities urged to work harder to attract local students.
**In Conclusion**
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