In the latest breaking news for Wales on Friday, August 30, we have updates on weather and traffic conditions. The Met Office forecast for the day indicates that it will be fine and dry with sunny spells across Wales. With high pressure dominating over the UK, any early mist and fog patches will soon clear to leave a pleasant day with sunny spells and light winds, with a maximum temperature of 23°C.
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In Swansea, a fire near the M4 resulted in one person being injured and several motorhomes being destroyed. Firefighters spent over two and a half hours battling the blaze which filled the air with black smoke. Additionally, it has been announced that every primary school child in Wales will receive free school meals starting next week. This initiative will also include all nursery children attending a maintained school in Wales.
In other news, Simon Calder has issued a warning for UK passport holders regarding new rules that could impact holidaymakers in September, a busy month for travel. Furthermore, concerns have been raised about proposed changes to a council’s waste service, with a union branding the consultation process as ‘shambolic’. Additionally, new beaver reintroduction proposals are currently being considered by the Welsh Government.
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