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Plans revealed for 33-storey co-living scheme in the middle of Cardiff
Plans for a 33-storey co-living scheme in the centre of Cardiff can be revealed. Bangor-based and Alternative Investment Market listed developer Watkin Jones will next week launch a pre-planning public consultation exercise for its 400 build-to-rent bedroom scheme on a brownfield site at Custom House Street.
RNLI team in Pembrokeshire help stranded boat during difficult conditions at sea
An RNLI team had to help out a striken boat during difficult conditions at sea. According to St Davids RNLI crew, thtey were requested to assist a 24.5 metre survey vessel aground at Newgale beach by HM Coastguard at 6.28pm on Tuesday evening, January 14.
All-weather lifeboat Norah Wortley launched into darkness at 6.40pm and made its way to Newgale, where three to five foot surf waves were landing on the shingle ridge at high tide. The daughter boat was launched to assess the situation, according to RNLI.
The twin engined 100 tonne vessel had experienced one engine failure which saw the boat unable to maintain a stern to sea position. As a result, the vessel was broadside onto the pebbles with waves inundating the deck, according to RNLI.
Following a request for RNLI salvage pumps, St Davids RNLI coxswain Will Chant requested the assistance of the Little & Broad Haven Lifeboat D Class lifeboat to assist with pump transfer. Sea conditions ruled out this option so consideration was given to setting up a towline, according to RNLI.
Due to the size and weight of the stricken vessel, concerns over water ingress and its position on the pebbles, the decision was taken to not compromise the safety of the lifeboats and volunteer crew.
The vessel’s crew were well and able to alight by foot onto the shingle ridge, at which point the lifeboats were stood down and returned to station, with Norah Wortley back readied for service by 8.20pm.
Will Chant, RNLI coxswain for St Davids RNLI lifeboat, said: "The RNLI mission is to save lives at sea, and we endeavour to save boats if possible, but it is beyond our remit to salvage. In this instance, the size of vessel and its position broadside to the beach compromised a tow, therefore once assured the crew were safe ashore, there was nothing further our lifeboats could do."
Ferry berth reopens at Holyhead Port
It has confirmed that the ferry berth has reopened at Holyhead Port in Anglesey. All ferry services to and from Ireland were cancelled last month after Storm Darragh damaged infrastructure at the north Wales port.
This morning a spokesperson for Holyhead Port said:
Holyhead Port can now confirm that the Terminal 5 ferry berth at the port reopened today (16 January) as planned and ferry services have resumed. Our teams and contractors have been working tirelessly to address the challenges presented by the structural damage sustained in early December and implement safe solutions. Following berthing trials over the past few days, the team were confident that the alternative mooring arrangements were a successful solution. While we are relying on one berth for all ferry operations, the ferries will run on an adjusted timetable, and given the situation, we plan to facilitate a full schedule for both ferry operators from Terminal 5 on a temporary basis. Therefore, there will be no loss of capacity with up to eight daily sailings from the port across both companies. Until now, our focus has been on bringing Terminal 5 back into operation. Our attention will now shift to Terminal 3 and an assessment of the works required to bring it back into service. We will provide an updated timeline for Terminal 3 as soon as possible. We appreciate the patience and understanding of all those affected by the closure, and we’d like to thank our teams and stakeholders for their support and cooperation during this challenging time."
A4093 road in Bridgend cleared
The A4093 Graig Terrace in both directions is now re-opened, with traffic returned to normal and accident cleared from the Cemetery to the Community Centre in Bridgend.
Previously, the incident was affecting traffic between Blackmill and Tonyrefail, with diversion in place for Stagecoach bus services.
Netanyahu's office says cabinet will not meet to approve Gaza ceasefire deal until Hamas backs down
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has said his cabinet will not meet to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal until Hamas backs down from what it called a "last-minute crisis", AP has reported.
Mr Netanyahu's office accused Hamas of reneging on parts of the agreement in an attempt "to extort last minute concessions". Hpwever, it did not elaborate.
The Israeli cabinet was set to ratify the deal today.
A4093 in Bridgend closed due to accident
In Bridgend, the A4093 Graig Terrace in both directions is closed, with queuing traffic in the area due to an accident from the Cemetery to the Community Centre.
Slow traffic on various roads in south Wales
There's currently slow traffic on A48 at A466 Wye Valley Link Road (Highbeech Roundabout) in Monmouthshire, with travel time around 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, there is slow traffic on A467 Forge Road Southbound before M4 J28 (Tredegar Park) in Newport.
Police searching for missing 49-year-old woman in Cardiff
South Wales Police is appealing for help to find Heidi Roomus, aged 49, who is missing from Fairwater in Cardiff.
According to the police force, Heidi was last seen on Wednesday January 15 at 5.00pm leaving her home address in Fairwater, Cardiff. She is described as 5 ft 2with long hair, normally worn in a ponytail and also wears glasses.
If you have seen Heidi or have any information which will help South Wales Police to find her, you can contact the force by quoting the reference 2500015262, and contacting via their live chat https://www.south-wales.police.uk/, via their website https://bit.ly/SWPProvideInfo, their non-emergency number 101, and always call 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Weather forecast for Wales today
Today, there will be an early fog clearing to leave plenty of sunshine, according to the Met Office.
Here's the full forecast for Wales today:
It will be a cold start with a frost and patchy freezing fog in places. Thereafter a dry day with plenty of winters sunshine, especially further north. Feeling mild in the sunny spells with light winds. Maximum temperature 8 °C."
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