Nikita Singh

Temperatures are forecast to reach 30–31°C in Barry and Penarth, with the wider Vale of Glamorgan potentially reaching 32°C during a hot, sunny and dry spell. High pollen levels are also expected. Conditions should remain hot on Thursday before cooling to around 25°C on Friday and the low 20s over the weekend. Residents are advised to stay hydrated, use sunscreen and avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day.

An inquest into the death of Amanuel Kessete, a 33-year-old Eritrean man reported missing from a Cardiff hotel, concluded without determining how he died. His body was found in a decomposed state in the Cardiff Bay barrage a week after his disappearance, leaving the medical cause of death unascertained. The coroner returned an open conclusion due to the lack of evidence indicating whether the death was accidental, intentional, or involved third-party actions.