Overnight Severn Bridge closures disrupt Wales‑England traffic
Eastbound M48 and M4 Prince of Wales Bridge shut from 8pm/9pm to 6am, prompting diversions and extra travel time for commuters and freight.
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Broken rail halts Welshpool‑Shrewsbury services
Transport for Wales confirmed the fault was identified shortly after 11am on Thursday, prompting an immediate safety halt to all trains attempting to traverse the affected stretch.
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Reform UK backs campaign to keep Newport M4 junctions open
Reform UK joins the South Wales Argus’ call to halt proposed M4 junction closures as the Welsh Government prepares a decisive transport announcement for Newport.
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North Wales Road Runners dominate Bangor 10k and half‑marathon
Club members claim top age‑group spots in Bangor races and celebrate 22 years of parkrun participation across North Wales
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Mid Wales rail cancellations hit commuters on Shrewsbury‑Aberystwyth line
Transport for Wales suspends services on the Shrewsbury‑Aberystwyth line due to a surge in train repairs, prompting bus replacements.
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Llanfrechfa garage plan refused over train‑line views
Torfaen Council rejects a homeowner’s garage extension in Llanfrechfa, citing visual impact on a busy rail line and protection of a special landscape area.
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Arriva raises adult bus fares in North Wales from 4 Oct
The increase adds 20 pence to the price of a standard adult journey across the region.
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New novel charts Wales’ long road to a parliament
John Osmond’s documentary novel Soul on Fire traces the 1979 defeat to the 1997 Yes vote, shedding light on the miners’ strike and S4C campaign.
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Severn Bridge reopens with 50mph speed and weight limits
All lanes on the M48 are open but a 50mph speed cap and 7.5‑tonne weight limit stay as engineers monitor the new surface and prepare a HGV control system.
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Welsh-language version of Bus Bound hits PC with rave reviews
Bus Bound, an AA title from Austrian developer Stillalive Studios and published by Saber Interactive, now offers a complete Welsh‑language interface and voice‑over, a first for a contemporary game…
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