Hello, and welcome to WalesOnline's live blog for Thursday, April 3. 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.
Branwen Jones
B4329 in Pembrokeshire closed due to emergency incident
The B4329 between New Inn to Brynberian is currently closed, Dyfed-Powys Police has confirmed.
The road is currently closed due to an emergency incident. The police force added: "Please avoid the area and find alternative routes for your journey. Thank you."
Branwen Jones
Traffic updates in the south Wales area
Currently, there's slow traffic on A48 at A466 Wye Valley Link Road (Highbeech Roundabout) in Monmouthshire.
Meanwhile, there's also slow traffic on A4118 Gower Road at A4216 Dillwyn Road (Sketty Cross) in Swansea.
Branwen Jones
Coach launches defence of under-fire Wales star and club issue statement after controversy
Dwayne Peel has launched a defence of under-fire Scarlets playmaker Ioan Lloyd.
Meanwhile, disgraced former Australia international Israel Folau has been ruled out of contention for the combined Australia-New Zealand team which will face the Lions this summer.
Here are your rugby headlines for Thursday, April 3.
Branwen Jones
A4138 now reopened in Carmarthenshire
The A4138 in both directions is now re-opened following the earlier accident investigation work from Heol Penprys (Penprys roundabout, Llanelli) to Trosserch Road (Troserch Roundabout, Llangennech) in Carmarthenshire.
Branwen Jones
Temperatures to hit 22°C after sunny March smashes records
Temperatures could hit as high as 22°C in Wales on Friday, after the Met Office recorded one of its sunniest March since records began. For the last few weeks, most of Wales and the rest of the UK have been experiencing dry and sunny weather.
Read more here.
Branwen Jones
17-year-old boy dies after stabbing at an athletic event in the US
A 17-year-old boy has died after he was allegedly stabbed to death at an athletic event in the US.
Austin Metcalf, 17, was attacked - allegedly by another pupil - after an altercation at the Frisco Independent School District's athletics stadium in Austin, United States, on Wednesday.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and, despite paramedics performing CPR, Austin was pronounced dead, reports the Mirror.
Branwen Jones
A4138 in Carmarthenshire closed due to investigation work
The A4138 in both directions is currently closed due to accident investigation work from Heol Penprys (Penprys roundabout, Llanelli) to Trosserch Road (Troserch Roundabout, Llangennech), Inrix has reported.
Traffic is said to be coping well.
Branwen Jones
Met Office forecast for Thursday
It will mostly be fine with some warm sunshine, but breezy at times, according to the Met Office.
Here's the full forecast for Wales today:
Any low cloud clearing, then a bright and breezy day with warm sunshine. Turning cloudier through the afternoon with a chance of showers moving into the south of Wales later. Becoming rather windy. Maximum temperature 19 °C."
Branwen Jones
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