12/03/2014 BBC Wales Today

they've still got a long way to go. That's all from us.

Good evening. There are more concerns tonight about the care and

safety of hospital patients. Hywel Dda University Health Board asked

the Royal College of Physicians to look at its cardiology services. The

report found resources "stretched" across four hospitals, and it is

recommending centralising cardiac services at Glangwili in Carmarthen.

Steffan Messenger reports. Patient care in mid and West Wales

has barely been out of the headlines this month. We have already seen

protest against plans to centralised specialist A provision, as well as

services for newborn babies. At the moment, heart patients can be

treated at any of the four district general hospitals. Vacancy a

consultant in four areas. According to the Royal College of physicians,

that is unsustainable. Difficulty recruiting staff means resources are

stretched too thinly, with some consultants working all hours to

meet targets. The review heard games from. As the care patients receive

is very poor. The answer, it says, is to create a heart disease hub in

Glangwili hospital, moving all cardiology staff to Carmarthen. We

recognise a lot of what they say within the report because they were

issues we were aware of already. We need to form a programme board,

which I will be chairing, to consider these recommendations,

along with other recommendations that we have two use to design our

services, and then we will take the action plan to the public board

meeting in May. We cannot say to people with honesty that we can

provide all services everywhere of the standard that we would like to

provide. Sometimes, that means, Misys, both for patients and for

services. Major concerns were also reported about high death rate for

heart disease in Haverfordwest. The health ward says there were mistakes

in the way the data was collected. The Royal job physicians says the

whole process of working out figures needs to start from scratch -- the

Royal College of physicians. But, for campaigners already fighting to

protect local services, the idea that more could be lost as come as a

bitter blow. These recommendations are unexpected, out of the blue. It

would leave people without direct close access to cardiac services

that are so critical to saving lives, and it would cause a huge

amount of concern in the amenities that I represent. -- communities.

The health board has stressed that no decisions have yet been made, but

they say they will consider all the recommendations.

A former Conservative party councillor has told a court he saw a

man "thrashing about", trying to get free from the Swansea-born MP, Nigel

Evans, on a night out in Blackpool. Mark Famosa told Preston Crown Court

he had to push Mr Evans, seen here in the dark suit, off the alleged

victim in a bar during the 2003 Party Conference. Mr Evans denies

one count of rape, two of indecent assault and six of sexual assault.

A man involved in the death of Cardiff teenager Karen Price 25

years ago has been invited to appeal against his conviction. 48-year-old

Idris Ali admitted manslaughter in 1994, after the 15-year-old

disappeared from a children's home. His case is one of a number referred

to the Court of Appeal because of concerns about techniques used by

South Wales Police at the time. The Welsh government has announced a

fundamental review of the school curriculum in Wales. The Education

minister, Huw Lewis, has told BBC Wales he'd be keen to see some 13-

and 14-year-olds take some time out of school to follow personal

interests. Which of these different subjects

could get most attention on the curriculum? Are we equipping

children with the skills they need for the 21st century? After several

reviews into different subjects, the education minister has decided to

look at the whole lot. This man has been tasked with reviewing our

curriculum. The work is about ensuring that preparation for the

more formal period in the stage for is built progressively. We build

towards that. One idea is that 13 and 14-year-olds could be able to

follow their own interests during school time, but maybe of school

property. Are there ways we could inspire young people better? Could

we remove a bit of the straitjacket of the school timetable from around

them? Let's see what kind of answers we come up with. Museums and

universities could be asked to help pupils nurture their interests. It

could be a day a week, and businesses could also be involved.

Members tell us there is a gap between real-life skills and the

kind of skills young people need when they enter into the workplace.

Any steps to close that gap, to provide real and meaningful work

experience would be welcomed by us and by our members. The current

curriculum has been around since the end of the 1980s, but after a

turbulent spell for our schools, do they want a calmer period? When

would be the right time to look at things? If we take time and get it

right, we can avoid the turbulence. So, by the end of the year, all

subjects will be considered and the curriculum could look very different

in future. Meanwhile, head teachers from every

school in Rhondda Cynon Taf have written to Huw Lewis voicing their

concerns over last week's GCSE English language results.

The letter suggests parents and pupils are losing faith in a

once-reliable examination system. The Education minister has called

the letter "reckless scaremongering", and says a review

of GCSE results is already underway. The family of a man who died from

liver disease, but wasn't told for seven years he had the condition,

has accused a medical watchdog of refusing to take action against some

of the doctors responsible for his care. Carl Nolan's family have

complained to the General Medical Council, but say they've had no

success in getting answers. The GMC says it does not comment on

individual cases. BBC Cymru Wales and the Arts Council

of Wales are joining together to find new Welsh musical talent.

Unsigned artists and bands can apply online, and 12 will be picked and

showcased on radio and festivals over the next year. The Horizons

project has won the support of Charlotte Church, who says she

understands how difficult it can be. Whilst it has been an incredible

experience and a learning experience, it has been really

tough. It is re-difficult to try and make a career in music from a cold

start. Also, because we are in Wales, we often get overlooked. Lots

of people who want to become an artist feel they have to move to

London because that is where all the opportunities are, and that is a

shame. Let's get the weather forecast now

with Behnaz Ackhar. We can look forward to more dry

weather, but there will be variable amounts of clout in the forecast.

The night, dense fog patches with poor visibility. Quite a bit of

low-level cloud and missed, with temperatures getting down to two

Celsius. High-pressure remaining in charge. A little bit of clout,

perhaps the odd spot of light rain and drizzle to western parts into

Friday. First thing tomorrow morning, poor visibility along the

border. Leave plenty of time if you are travelling. We will see the day

brightening later on, but do check flights if you are travelling as

there will be fog in the morning. Cloud and rain across Scotland. In

Wales tomorrow afternoon, another glorious afternoon with more

sunshine. Some coastal fog lingering into the afternoon, and that could

bring down temperatures. Generally, ranging between nine and 14 Celsius

with light winds. Tomorrow night, we do it all again. There will be more

in the way of clout, and other cold night with temperatures getting down

to around two Celsius. Friday will start on a dull note but it will

brighten up. The could see the odd spot of light rain or drizzle. Into

Saturday, more cloud around and it will be breezy. Over the weekend,

breezy and cloudier, so if you are going to the rugby, take an extra W.

-- lair. That's all for now.

We'll be back with updates in Breakfast from 6:25am. Enjoy the

rest of your evening. Good night.