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Drivers are facing delays on the M4 near Port Talbot this morning due to a collision. Lane one of the eastbound carriageway is blocked between J41 Pentyla/Baglan and J40 Taibach.
Traffic officers are in attendance. Traffic Wales is asking motorists to allow extra travel time with queues already starting to build. Follow our live updates here
The B4309 neat Pontantwn is blocked in both directions due to an accident. According to traffic monitoring Inrix traffic is slow in the area and there is disruption between Meinciau and Cwmffrwd.
As cost of living continues to soar, working professionals are now setting their eyes beyond city centres in a bid to find affordable housing. These professionals choose commuter towns not just for housing, but also an improved quality of life, and a manageable daily commute.
Mortgage lenders Pepper Money have compiled a list of this year's best commuter towns and Penarth is the only Welsh town to make it to the top 10. Full story here
There are delays expected on roads around Haverfordwest today due to the Pembrokeshire County Show at the Haverfordwest Showground.
Largely dry throughout with sunny intervals. Here is the full Met Office forecast for Wales today:
A cool start to the day with plenty of sunshine first thing. Areas of cloud will develop at times during the day, but feeling pleasant in any sunny spells and given lighter winds than on Wednesday Maximum temperature 21 °C.
Remaining dry this evening with some late sunshine. Clear spells developing at times overnight, perhaps with some mist and fog forming. Turning rather chilly too, especially in the countryside. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
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