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indecent assault against women and children. That's all from the BBC

News. Welcome to Wales Today,

our top story. Four men from Cardiff arrested

on charges which cover a period Deadlock between the governments

in London and Cardiff Domestic violence, new legislation

to tackle it comes under fire. Can this Swiss-based entrepreneur

save hundreds of jobs at Murco Charles begins his summer tour

of Wales in Pembrokeshire with Four men

from Cardiff are being questioned by police on allegations of slavery and

kidnap that span a 26-year period. The police operation involved

co-ordinated raids The slavery offences relate to two

men, who are safe Four men arrested on alleged slavery

and forced labour offences are being held here at Ystrad Mynach Police

Station, where they're being Warrants for their arrests were

executed this morning at properties in Cardiff and Bristol - and it was

here in the Rumney district of Cardiff where Police focused

their attention on four houses. Police say the first man they

arrested is 57, the others are All are being questioned

on suspicion of knowingly or conspiring to hold

a person in slavery or servitude or requiring another person to perform

forced or compulsory labour. All four are also accused

of assault. In addition three

of them face allegations Police say

the arrests relate to two male victims, whose alleged abuse spanned

more than a quarter of a century. In the Rumney area of Cardiff,

residents were largely unaware It is an unusual offence to be

investigating. The whole nature is becoming prevalent.

supported by specially trained officers.

The row over who pays for the electrification

of the rail network in the South Wales Valleys has intensified.

There's been deadlock in recent months as governments in London

Now the Welsh Secretary, David Jones, has accused Welsh Government

ministers in Cardiff Bay of putting the entire project in jeopardy.

Here's our Political Editor, Nick Servini.

Who is going to pay for a major part of the biggest upgrade of the rail

network in South Wales in decades? Almost exactly two years ago, the

deal was announced to extend the electrified line from Paddington to

Swansea, and include the Valleys. Amid claim and counter claim,

even the First Minister says there's a danger of drift.

The UK Government says it has a paper trail on its side.

Letters from 2012 showing a deal was agreed for it to pay for the

mainline, and the Welsh Government would pay for the Valleys.

But the Welsh Government says it has the prime minister on its side.

This is what he told me on Wales Today last year.

I know we need these infrastructure investments in Wales. This

Government is putting the money into the electrification of the railway

line to Swansea. Wales Today last year.

In recent months it had all gone quiet,

until today when the Welsh Secretary told a conference on infrastructure

that it was still at risk. It is important that we keep

reminding people about how important this project is and that it is in

jeopardy. We now expect the Welsh Government to come back and

confirmed that they will stick to their deal or that they have

alternative sensible proposals that will mean it can go ahead. It is

disappointing that the Secretary of State spent a large part of his

speech trying to score points. This is about being in government.

Mayfield was that I was here to report on progress that a Welsh

Government is making against a lot of obstacles.

that it was still at risk. So what are the views of

the most important people in all of those, rail commuters themselves?

Richard will be paid by the UK Government. They are like primary

schoolchildren. Why should we have long journeys when commuters near

London have short quick journeys. those, rail commuters themselves?

This dispute can't go on forever. At the moment,

no-one's giving an inch. Someone will have to or it's

going to hit the buffers. Talks are going on behind the

scenes. Nothing substantial has been agreed otherwise we would not have

the political ground hard day industries -- dispute which has been

rumbling on for months. David Jones responded back strongly to the

accusation that he has been hostile or that this is some kind of

Conservative lead coordinated campaign against the Labour led

Welsh Government. That said, is he did speak to hundreds of

infrastructure and business leaders today. He said the Welsh Government

was putting the project at risk. That will attract attention. We are

at the stage where very special engineering planning work has to be

paid for and nobody will do that and has that is a commitment that is

definitely going to go ahead. Both sides have become entrenched. To try

and resolve the situation like that, you need goodwill on both

sides. That is no evidence of that at this stage.

It'll probably be September before trains can cross

the new Briwet Bridge being built across the estuary

It was originally hoped they'd run during the summer.

The old bridge, which was 150 years old, was closed

It?s hoped road traffic will be able to use the bridge by Christmas.

Four men who rammed a car off the road and then shot

at the people inside have each been sentenced to 12 years in prison.

The attack, which happened last September

in Newport, was said to have been an attempted revenge killing.

Lewis Bridge, Brogan Hooper, Gary Rabjohns and Ryan Battersby

were convicted of two counts of conspiracy to murder earlier

Anti collision equipment wasn't on board either of the two

RAF Tornados that collided over Scotland in 2012, killing three

airmen, that's according to air accident investigators.

The equipment was recommended, but installation was repeatedly delayed.

Flight lieutenant Hywel Poole, from Anglesey was among those who died.

Proposals for compulsory lessons on healthy relationships in schools

have been dropped from legislation on tackling domestic violence.

The Welsh Government says, the idea will be looked at by a review

Meanwhile, campaigners say, they are concerned

a new bill does not place enough emphasis on violence against women.

To drink the pregnancy, several times he did beat me up. I had to go

to the doctor. He would say sorry afterwards when he sobered up.

Patricia left home in Zimbabwe to start a new life in London.

Years later, her abusive ex-husband followed her.

She and her daughter got help from a charity in Cardiff.

We've change her name to protect her identity.

It is not an easy situation. People from outside think it is easy. They

think just get out. It is not that easy.

protect her identity. Most victims of abuse are women.

These UK Government adverts are aimed at teenage boys.

The Welsh Government launched its own publicity campain to

accompany today's bill. But campaigners say that bill

doesn't meet their expectations. It no longer carries the title

violence against women, it's changed to gender-based violence to reflect

the fact that men suffer too. To get appropriate services, you

have to look at the extent of violence towards a particular group.

the fact that men suffer too. The bill creates the post

of a ministerial adviser It'll be his or her job to check that public

services live up to the law. Councils and the NHS will have

a duty to work together on joint strategies to prevent

violence and protect people. And there could be training

for staff. For example, nurses could get

training to ask and act when they suspect someone is suffering.

But what's left out? These children are learning

about healthy relationships. A proposal to make these kinds

of lessons compulsory hasn't made it into the bill.

It'll be looked at by a separate review

of the schools curriculum instead. I think it would be much better if

we could get something embedded in the curriculum. This is not the

right time but it's still a priority. It is gender specific. I

do not think people should get hung up about the title.

of the schools curriculum instead. The Welsh Government wants

people to take a stand. Despite having no power over

criminal justice, ministers say they can make a difference.

However some of the people who longed for the government to act

now ask is it doing enough? The current agreement between WRU

and Regions runs out at midnight, Muslims mark the start of Ramadan

by cooking food for the homeless. An international company

which specialises in taking over troubled businesses has emerged

as the most likely buyer of the 400 hundred jobs could be saved

if the deal with the Klesch Group Here's our business correspondent,

Brian Meechan. Then I could refine it is out there

and are a lot of bad ones out there. This man was a partner in an

investment bank at 24. Later, he was an adviser to Gerald Ford pulls up.

He has wide experience of turning around failing companies. I think we

can agree once someone wants to get out of a business, they stop

investing. They prefer to sell. This refinery is smaller and older than

many others. The international marketplace is fiercely competitive.

It was built to make petrol. Demand is now more for diesel. It is in

need of extra investment and it has been running at a loss. He realises

the problem all companies have is when they analysed their businesses,

they make so much money from the operation but when they put that up

against the investment and running a refinery and did a fine always lose.

This company seems to focus on the one thing which is to make the

refinery work. We are told the closure of the refinery would have

began immediately if a deal was not done today. The refinery has a wider

economic impact. Businesses in towns like Milford Haven and others depend

on the refinery. It is estimated at around ?30 million a year is put

into the local economy. It supports around 4200 jobs. The group was in

discussion to buy a defined route in Essex last year. It did not go ahead

and decide to close. The buyer is someone who owns and operates oil

refineries in future. He is an industrialist. He was to keep this

as an ongoing operation which is crucial. He was to keep this as a

dedicated oil refinery with all the jobs and expertise and skills

retained on site. The deep natural harbour is one of the main selling

points. That is still much more to be done before the deal is

completed. Prince Charles has begun

his annual summer tour of Wales with The theme this year is celebrating

Wales, past, present and future. A warm welcome and some respite

today for Prince Charles after the row about whether he is seeking

to influence politicians continues. First up was a visit to Cwnd,

a food firm who use traditional techniques based in Cross Hands.

No one here seemed bothered by yesterday?s headlines that

among other things the Prince has sought to persuade

the Welsh Government to introduce complimentary medicine on the NHS.

Having the monarchy as an influence definitely helps. They only have our

interest at heart. We all have opinions.

complimentary medicine on the NHS. There was no controversy

on this summer tour. Prince Charles was on familiar

ground today promoting a cause which he feels passionately about,

small scale producers in Wales. He was given a guided tour of Melin

Tregwnt woollen mill near Fishguard. The family-run business is part

of a scheme to grow the textiles industry in Wales and

has recently taken on 20-year-old apprentice weaver Sean Jenkins.

Operating the loom is a unique job. It is a skill you can only learn as

you go along. It is something I will never forget because I am enjoying

it. apprentice weaver Sean Jenkins.

And of course, the visit wasn't complete without

a complimentary gift of the mill's most popular fashion

product fir for a prince plus a teddy bear for grandson George.

We gave him a throw and we should give something to the newest member

of the family. Of the same material, we made a teddy bear. He was very

pleased. a teddy bear for grandson George.

Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall will join Prince Charles

tomorrow as their summer tour continues on to South Wales.

The row over the future of professional rugby in Wales

enters a new phase at midnight when the current deal, about how

The Welsh Rugby Union and the regions still haven't agreed

They need to agree how much money the union hands out,

in return for releasing players for international matches.

Let?s talk to our sports reporter Ashleigh Crowter.

Probably, not much. We're not expecting anything dramatic to

happen at midnight. But sides are keen to play down how important this

deadline is. Negotiations are still taking place about a new agreement.

A lot of talking is going on that neither side wants to make dramatic

moves. The agreement is in place now. The agreement sets out how much

money the union would give to the legions in agreement that the

legions released players for international duty. There has been

some progress? Was a big row about European competitions. Many people

thought that once Europe was sorted out, the domestic deal would fall

into place but that has not happened. The pressure is increasing

to get something sorted because the legions depend on this guaranteed

funding to run their business and they can only go on for so long

without it. The Welsh Rugby Union also needs to know it has access to

its top players with the Rugby World Cup coming up.

Cardiff Blues rugby player Owen Williams, who suffered a serious

neck injury during a tournament in Singapore, is back in Wales after

The 22-year-old centre sustained what his club called

a significant injury to his spinal cord and vertebrae.

He's now being assessed by specialists at the University

Cricket. Glamorgan reached 220 246 on the close of their second day

against Worcestershire. Muslims across Wales will be fasting

today, observing But in Cardiff,

dozens of volunteers from the Muslim community have joined up with curry

houses and takeways across the capital to provide fresh

meals for the city's homeless. Cooking up a storm at this Cardiff

restaurant. The ingredients are fresh, the

food is made to order but it won't be served up to a paying customer.

This meal, and 60 more like it, will be given to homeless people

in in the capital. It feeds into what we believe. It is

our duty to give to the poorest and needy.

in in the capital. Mohammad Yakub is

the man coordinating all the food distribution.

He's manages a project called We Feed, a joint venture

between Muslim businesses and volunteers across Cardiff.

It provides food for those who need it most, irrespective

of religion or culture. From restaurants and takeways,

to corner shops and large stores, Muslims from all parts of the city

donate fresh meals, fruit and water. It is a big operation because it is

unique. They all give heart prepared food.

donate fresh meals, fruit and water. All the food is delivered to this

homeless hostel in the city centre, where it's handed out to anyone who

needs it. All of these volunteers will have

gone without food and water for 18 hours, as they've been

fasting during Ramadan. That gives them an insight into what

it's like for people like Christina. She's been homeless for most of her

life and has been coming to this centre since she the age of 14.

She says that something as simple as a free, hot meal has made

a big difference to everyone here. I enjoyed seeing everyone being

happy and having meals. It is a nice opportunity to get used to different

cultures. a big difference to everyone here.

In recent days, Cardiff's Muslim community has faced

the glare of the world's media, for all the wrong reasons.

But volunteers say this project reflects what's really happening

on the ground and reveals the true meaning of Islam.

Sue Charles has tonight weather forecast. How's it looking?

Weather's not looking bad at all this week, mainly dry

and warm, with sunny spells but a change to something a bit more

unsettled by the end of the week. Tonight, any showers petering out

then largely dry with light winds. Variable cloud and some clear spells

allowing a few localised mist and fog patches to develop by dawn.

A mild one with overnight lows between nine and 14 Celsius.

Tomorrow, another fine start, dry with plenty of sunshine,

warming up quite quickly but as it does, some convective cloud

building through the afternoon. Could be thick enough to produce

a few isolated light showers, mainly on high ground but staying

fine and dry for most with top temperatures between 18 Celsius

on Anglesey and 21 in Cardiff. Another largely dry and sunny day

on Wednesday and turning slightly warmer with temperatures creeping up

in the low 20s for most of Wales. So high pressure continues to

dominate on Wednesday but a front approaching from the northwest

of the UK brings signs of a change. Thursday will still be very humid in

the southeast but turning cloudier and eventually a bit cooler from the

north and west with a few showers possible as that fairly weak front

sinks south eastwards across Wales. Some uncertainty about the end

of the week but low pressure trying to push

fronts in from the Atlantic, maybe later on Friday or into Saturday.

Timing and detail could change but after a fine few days,

probably remaining warm Friday but cloudier and breezier.

Then it looks like we could see a more unsettled spell, signs

of a slightly cooler, maybe more showery theme into next weekend.

Finally today's picture is from Jason Davies, a beautiful sunset

over Broadhaven in Pembrokeshire. Don't forget you can send photos to

us by email or twitter, especially if they help to tell

the weather story. And keep up to date with what's

happening and check out the latest video forecast online

at bbc.co.uk/weather. Rolf Harris has been found guilty of

twelve counts of indecent assault. His youngest victim was just seven

or eight, another was The 84-year-old will return to

court for sentencing on Friday. The judge said

a jail sentence is likely. Four men

from Cardiff are being questioned by police on allegations of slavery

and kidnap that span 26 years. The slavery offences relate to two

men, who are safe I'll have an update for you

here after the BBC News at Ten. That's Wales Today thank you

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