Wales Coast Path update: A section of the Wales Coast Path in Neath Port Talbot has been closed due to anti-social behaviour and a “safety risk”, with Welsh Government officials exploring a reroute via Baglan, Briton Ferry and Sandfields West. Staycation inspiration: A travel expert says autumn standouts include the Lake District, Bruton and the Isle of Skye, while World Atlas has highlighted Ross-on-Wye as a “can’t-miss” day trip from Worcestershire. Beach bragging rights: Time Out’s 2026 rankings put Wales’ Barafundle Bay as Europe’s fifth-best beach, beating rivals including Greece and Italy. Tech for travellers with hearing loss: A Malmesbury-based foundation-backed project saw an AI device, SIVO.GO, win a UK James Dyson Award for helping deaf and hard-of-hearing users detect emergency sounds and door activity. Transport disruption: No trains will run on three South Wales Metro lines on Sunday 27 September due to engineering works, with replacement buses in place. Tourism costs debate: The Times reports England may allow mayors to introduce an uncapped tourist tax on overnight stays, potentially adding up to 5% to accommodation bills. Safety and incidents: A bus driver in Telford was assaulted and his bus stolen before a crash; police arrested a man in his 20s.