Abbie Wightwick

Cardiff

Education Editor @WalesOnline and Western Mail. Mother of three amazing people . Got a story? DM or email me [email protected]

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Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Sunday, May 25)

1 week ago | walesonline.co.uk | Abbie Wightwick |Holly Morgan

Hello, and welcome to WalesOnline's live blog for Sunday, May 25. We'll be bringing you all of the latest news from across Wales - whether you're on the move, at home or at work - as well as the latest traffic and travel. We'll also be keeping you informed of major news stories from the UK and overseas. Contribute to the live blog by posting your comments below, or tweet us @WalesOnline to share the news that's breaking in your area.
The tiny Welsh village full of beautiful hidden gardens

1 week ago | msn.com | Abbie Wightwick

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Live M4 and M5 updates as serious crash never Severn Bridge causes long delays

1 week ago | walesonline.co.uk | Abbie Wightwick |Holly Morgan

There are reports of serious delays across the traffic network on Saturday, May 23, with slow traffic on the M4 in south Wales and a serious accident on the M5 near the Severn Bridge causing major delays. Two lanes of the Mt have been closed near Bristol and cameras are showing long delays on the other side of the bridge. Two lanes have been closed southbound just before junction 18 M49. Congestion is back two junctions.
First picture of Cefn Cribwr alleged murder victim as police issue update

1 month ago | walesonline.co.uk | Abbie Wightwick

The body of Tracey Davies was discovered at a house in the village of Cefn Cribwr, near Bridgend on April 18A man has been charged with the alleged murder of a 48-year-old woman found dead in Cefn Cribwr, said South Wales Police. Police were called just after 9.15pm on Friday, April 18, to a report of concern for the welfare of two people in a property on Bryn Terrace, a street in the village just outside Bridgend.
Met Office maps forecast hottest day of the year but don't call it a heatwave

1 month ago | walesonline.co.uk | Abbie Wightwick

Temperatures could hit 28°C in some parts of the UK this weekA fine week of weather is on the way and forecasters are expecting the hottest day of the year in the UK so far. According to the Met Office temperatures are set to hit 28°C in some parts of the UK. They said temperatures are expected to be up 25°C in some areas on Monday. This will carry on rising throughout the week, peaking on Wednesday or Thursday when thermometers could hit 28°C in some parts.
Grieving family devastated after dentist who killed cyclist while on phone call avoids jail

1 month ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Abbie Wightwick |Gemma Ryder

Cyclist Roger Dutton was killed by distracted driver Lucinda Collins. The grieving family of a cyclist killed by a distracted driver have described how their lives have been "shattered" by her actions. Roger Dutton, a much-loved father, grandfather, and passionate cyclist, died when dentist Lucinda Collins, distracted by a hands-free call, failed to stop at a junction.
'She walks free from court, free to live her life... that's an insult to Roger's life'

1 month ago | walesonline.co.uk | Abbie Wightwick

'To think he passed away at the side of the road with only strangers with him will haunt us for the rest of our days'The grieving family of a cyclist killed by a driver who ploughed through a junction have described how their lives have been "shattered" by her actions. Roger Dutton was killed when dentist Lucinda Collins was distracted on a hands-free call and missed "stop" signs. She hit another BMW, pushing that vehicle into the path of the much-loved father and grandfather killing him.
Police give update on stabbing at busy Welsh seaside resort

1 month ago | walesonline.co.uk | Abbie Wightwick

A man was airlifted to hospital from Rhyl, North Wales Police saidPolice have confirmed that an incident at a Welsh seaside town on the weekend was a stabbing. North Wales Police said that a 22-year-old man was stabbed and they are now appealing for witnesses to come forward. Eyewitnesses said two Wales Air Ambuances landed during the busy Saturday afternoon in Rhyl on the last weekend of the Easter holidays.
Cabin crew reveal real reason why they greet you at the plane door

1 month ago | walesonline.co.uk | Abbie Wightwick |Liam Heagney Doyle |Danielle Canagasuriam

They're not just there to welcome you on board and check your ticketA flight attendant has revealed the real reason passengers are greeted at the doors when boarding a plane, which goes beyond just common courtesy. Travellers are accustomed to the friendly reception as they step onto an aircraft, often met with beaming smiles and helpful directions from attendants who point the way to their seats.
'I never managed a whole week of school - when I was there I was put in a room on my own and wasn't allowed to say a word'

1 month ago | walesonline.co.uk | Abbie Wightwick

"I had the lowest confidence and no belief in myself," says teenager who missed so much school he left at 16 with no qualifications. Two years on he is on track to get the equivalent of three A levels, with help from his local football clubHe didn't finish a whole week at school after primary and left secondary with no GCSEs and his confidence at rock bottom. With latest school attendance figures still down post-pandemic Alex Chichester's experience is not unique.