Owen Evans

A woman's body was found in the Menai Strait at 11:19 a.m. on August 18, 2026. North Wales Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious and that the coroner had been informed. The Britannia Bridge was temporarily closed during the emergency response before reopening at about 12:30 p.m.

The EuroMillions jackpot for Friday, August 7 was £94 million, while the Thunderball prize was £500,000. The winning EuroMillions numbers were 26, 29, 35, 38 and 47, with Lucky Stars 1 and 2; the Thunderball numbers were 4, 18, 28, 30 and 34, with Thunderball 11. The UK Millionaire Maker code was TNXR81195.

The article reports the Wednesday, August 5 National Lottery results. Round one Lotto numbers were 24, 26, 27, 39, 47 and 50, with bonus ball 8; round two numbers were 12, 14, 16, 22, 29 and 59, with bonus ball 58. The Thunderball numbers were 12, 16, 20, 21 and 37, with Thunderball 2. It also explains the two-round Lotto format, the £6.8 million jackpot and £500,000 Thunderball prize, and how lottery proceeds are distributed.

Two people suffered life-threatening injuries after a three-vehicle crash on the A40 at Scethrog near Brecon. The injured passengers were flown to hospital, while the Mercedes driver and Ford Transit driver sustained minor injuries. An 18-year-old BMW driver was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and released pending further inquiries. Dyfed-Powys Police is appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

Major supermarket chains, including Asda, Co-op, Tesco and Sainsbury’s, have temporarily withdrawn disposable barbecues because hot, dry conditions are increasing wildfire risks across the UK. Wilko and The Range have also removed them, while Aldi, Lidl, Waitrose and Marks & Spencer have not sold them since 2022; Morrisons appeared to continue online sales. The National Fire Chiefs Council says avoiding disposable barbecues in countryside, parks and moorland would significantly reduce fire risk. Labour MP Jon Pearce welcomed the retailers’ action but called for mandatory guidance, a possible ban in public spaces and longer-term government planning for worsening wildfire risks linked to climate change.

The article provides live updates and winning numbers for the Euromillions and Thunderball draws held on Tuesday, August 4. The Euromillions jackpot was £84 million, with numbers 25, 30, 34, 46 and 50, plus Lucky Stars 1 and 12. Thunderball numbers were 15, 24, 30, 35 and 37, with Thunderball number 8. It also explains prize requirements, ticket pricing and notable UK Euromillions jackpot records.

A mountain leader has warned parents against carrying babies up Yr Wyddfa for summit photographs, citing infants’ inability to regulate body temperature, unpredictable weather, exposed extremities and the risk of falls. Other experienced hikers and mountain leaders argue that ascents can be safe with suitable carriers, detailed weather and route checks, proper insulation, emergency supplies and a willingness to turn back. Experts recommend the less exposed Llanberis Path as the safest route for families, while stressing that conditions can change rapidly.