16/05/2016 BBC Wales Today

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A warning tonight that millions of pounds of EU funds

destined for Wales could stop, even if the UK stays

The two sides of the EU referendum hit the campaign trail here.

As expansion happens and more poorer countries join the European Union,

of course Wales will not continue to receive the level of funding

I think this is a dangerous world for us to walk into

for our jobs and prosperity and security.

Also tonight, police are investigating the sudden death

of a 15-year-old boy near Pembroke School.

The dad who shielded his fiancee from a terrorist gunman is given

Let the train take you to the plane - passengers from North Wales

heading to Manchester Airport now have 40 more services a week.

More than 50 skeletons have been unearthed at this grave site in

Pembrokeshire and it is giving us some fascinating insight into our

medieval ancestors. The campaign over whether

the UK stays or leaves the European Union has stepped up,

with Leave campaigners warning that there's no guarantee Wales

would continue to get EU funding after 2020, even if

the UK votes to stay. That claim was dismissed by senior

Labour figures campaigning in Merthyr Tydfil, who stressed

the benefits for businesses It is a busy time for campaigners.

One vote passes but another is fast approaching and the EU referendum is

a once in a generation opportunity. Therefore, despite being on Wales --

in Wales on government earnestness, this conservative minister found the

time to make her case as to why Wales should vote to leave the EU.

We are only one voice around a large table and we can't make the change

we would necessarily wish to see. Increasingly we see that we can't

overturn the votes that take place in the European Parliament and

decision-making is now working against edition interests. Projects

like the all Wales coastal path and the Swansea University campus have

like the all Wales coastal path and benefited from EU money in recent

years. As benefited from EU money in recent

poorer parts of the benefited from EU money in recent

received billions of benefited from EU money in recent

structural funding, but some of the money was misspent.

structural funding, but some of the properly, while this rural heritage

centre in Gwyneth failed. The conventional wisdom is that Wales

receives more than it pays. It is taxpayers' money that comes back to

Wales but leaves Wales as well. There is no assurance that you get

more back in the long run. The Minister's argument is that as the

EU expands further and more countries from Eastern Europe joined

the union Wales will lose out. Is it that simple? In 2007 when Bulgaria

and Romania joined there were concerns that Wales would lose out

on that level of funding but that wasn't the case so it might be

something of concern but it is not wasn't the case so it might be

guaranteed. For members of the public and professional politicians

are like it is certainly a debate that has passions running high. As

Labour's pro-EU battle bus runs into Merthyr Tydfil there is a sense that

it is going up the Gibb but the party has a battle on its hand

because the vote could hinge on how Labour voters vote. I have never

said that we are bound to win and this is a walk in the park, this is

a profound decision and we have to make the arguments. The -- Britain

voted by 70% to go into this. To wrench ourselves out of this... It

was different situation. Yes, then the world was not so interdependent,

then there was not a World Trade Organisation or eight Channel

Tunnel. Now there are much more strong reasons to remain in the

European Union so you are entitled to point out the risks of pulling

yourself out. In or out, remain or leave? There is just over five weeks

left until you decide. Is Priti Patel right to say we might

not get this funding from the EU in the future? We know we have some of

the highest levels of funding right until 2020. Ricky Patel is right

that we can't guarantee we will get that money in the future but we

can't guarantee we will not either. -- Priti Patel. We don't know

whether we will get that in the future or not. We are getting ?1.8

billion of structural funds, lots of money as well beyond that, but in

structural funds ?1.8 billion to take us from 2014 to 2020 and it is

the third time we have had that. How are the structural funds worked out,

who gets and doesn't get? The idea is to merge the economies of the EU

to make us more similar. It is to modernise the Welsh economy and

bring up our level. They look at all of the parts of the EU's

productivity as a measure of GDA and those that have the highest level of

funding are those that have less than three quarters of the EU. Cast

your mind back, many people will remember that in about 2013 we did

not expect Wales to get that high level of funding for a third --

funding for a third time, precisely the reason Priti Patel is arguing,

new entrants would ring down the average and we would not survive

that. But that didn't happen, we were still below the three quarters

level, and we have no way of knowing before 2019 whether we will get

those structural funds. No doubt we will talk to you then.

More information on the EU Referendum campaign in Wales

Swansea Crown Court has heard how a rugby player on a night out

in the city was "deliberately punched" from behind before he died.

Jonathon Thomas, who played for Swansea RFC, died

following the incident on Princess Way in November.

Daniel Shepherd from Skewen, near Neath, denies manslaughter

The Liberty group says it expects to open the former Caparo

The site, which made tubes for engineering projects,

went into administration in October with the loss of 17 jobs.

Liberty, which is also bidding for Tata Steel UK's business,

says it hopes to increase the workforce to 40.

He used himself as a human shield to protect his fiancee -

Matthew James, who was shot three times when terrorists

attacked a beach in Tunisia, has been officially recognised

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council conferred on him the freedom of the borough.

It is the biggest honour any council can bestow.

Matthew James, the gas engineer from Trehafod, admitted

I just want to say how proud I am today to receive this award.

Last summer, his business building up, he and fiancee

Sarah booked a holiday - flipping a coin, they

decided they would go to Tunisia, where their lives changed forever.

30 British people were killed in the attack.

This guy had walked down the front of the beach and he shot

and he shot a couple of people, I think there were two people

in front, and obviously looked over there and sort of moved...

And I've blacked out a little bit then.

People were running and screaming, I just...

No matter how hard I tried I couldn't move.

And then the next minute Matthew pushed me to the floor,

mouth full of sand, and I rolled over to see him lying on the sand

So I pulled a sunbed over to give us a bit of protection and tried

to help him as much as I could until he said it was time

Sarah told me she was one of the last of the survivors

I just thought I had lost him, that he was gone.

And they were just closing the meeting when someone

turned round and said, is there a Sarah Wilson in the room?

And I turned round and he said, we have got some guy on the phone

refusing treatment until he knows you are OK.

We spoke to several of your friends very near the time

who were describing you as a hero and just saying that they couldn't

believe that this was their mate who had done such an amazing thing.

Have you spoken to them, are they still treating

They just want you to buy the next pint, don't they?

So what are your plans now for the future?

Just looking forward to the wedding, erm, obviously try and build

the business back up, and try and live life

to the max now, instead of worrying about tomorrow.

Talks have been continuing through the day to try and break

the deadlock at the National Assembly.

Labour, the largest party following the election

earlier this month, have been prevented so far

Last week's vote for a new First Minister saw

Carwyn Jones and the Plaid leader, Leanne Wood, tied on 29 votes each.

Our political editor, Nick Servini, is in Cardiff Bay.

In the past hour we have had statements from both parties. Yes,

nothing all day and a joint statement has just been released and

it says that following a positive few days the negotiations are at an

end and they say good progress has been made. They say the leadership

of both parties will present their proposals to their respective groups

of Assembly Members here at the Senedd tomorrow morning. This will

be a key point, the inevitable question, what will Labour AMs think

of the Labour side, will they think the party has made too many

concessions to Plaid Cymru, and the flip side will be for Plaid Cymru

Assembly Members, do they think the party has made sufficient gains

after the dramatic events last week when the nomination vote to be the

next First Minister was tied between Carwyn Jones and Leanne Wood. A kick

-- quick word on timings, the timetable now is for the nomination

to take place on Wednesday this week, a week after the original one,

presumably without the drama of last week, and that will set in motion a

sequence of events that we expect will allow Carwyn Jones to appoint a

cabinet so that by the end of the week in theory least, we could have

a Labour Welsh government in place. What kind of areas are they likely

to have been discussing today? They have been remarkably effective at

keeping it under wraps, small, tight teams have been involved in the

negotiations, helped by the fact that very few AMs are having the

corridor conversations where rumour can spread. The key question is

whether they have discussed a set of principles, early sites of

legislation and budgets, but they have tried to address huge

differences on certain policies between the two parties,

particularly plans for a ?1.6 billion of -- relief road at the

Newport and the question of electoral reform.

Much more to come before 7 o'clock...

Archaeologists in Pembrokeshire say they're finding out new information

about the people who lived there a thousand years ago.

And beach weather again today but it's not going

Police in Pembrokeshire are investigating the sudden death

of a 15-year-old boy near Pembroke School earlier today.

We know that just for mid day today the emergency services were called

to Pembroke School following an incident involving a year ten pupil.

The incident took place to the south of the school site, we understand.

He was then taken to ambulance to a hospital A department where he was

pronounced dead. Powys police say they are continuing to investigate

the circumstances surrounding the 15-year-old's death and that they

have informed his next of kin and the coroner as well. Ambush --

Pembrokeshire Council say the school remained open today but obviously

pupils were very upset as news trickled through of their fellow

pupil's death and we understand that specially trained officers have been

deployed to support pupils are affected and look out for their

well-being moving forward but obviously this has been a very

tragic incident that affected a lot of pupils at the school and a very

sad day for this entire community. Passengers from North Wales heading

to Manchester Airport can now catch Arriva Trains Wales says the

increase to 57 direct return journeys will improve the local

economy by bringing in more passengers from

the North West of England. But Network Rail says Arriva Trains'

move puts unmanageable pressure on all services,

as Matthew Richards reports. She says the decision to treble

the amount of direct routes to Manchester Airport will make

a big difference to her. I go back home so I take the train

from Manchester every After my clinics I just take

these trains so they are It's taken a year of

consultation to get to today's new timetable and the company says

there's overwhelming demand. According to recent figures 849,000

Welsh residents used Manchester Airport in 2014, more

than any other UK airport including But Arriva Trains Wales says

it is not just about opening up the world to people from Wales,

it is about bringing people from Business people want one-stop, one

change, but it is not just about tourism going out but coming in as

well. We want the Welsh government and Visit Wales to get those people

to come to North Wales. What better day than today to come to North

Wales? Network Rail, however,

has already expressed concern that the increase will put

unmanageable pressure on the whole of the changes.

understand that Manchester Airport is a crucial hub

understand that Manchester Airport businesses and North Wales tourism

so you could say it businesses and North Wales tourism

happened earlier but the businesses and North Wales tourism

is that we are now having this very frequent service from the heart of

Wales to Manchester Airport so I think this is very important news.

where the service begins and ends, are also upbeat.

It is convenient because I change trains at key. It is always handy to

have the opportunity to go places and you are more likely to do it so

it has to be a good thing. Taking trains to catch planes

is just one by-product of the increase in services,

though critics will be wondering if promises to keep delays

to a minimum are pie in the sky. Gwynedd County Council

officials have been accused of being heavy-handed,

after they sent a letter to schools warning staff they faced

disciplinary action if they took time off during the European

Football Championships. Two of Wales' games

are during the working week and the crunch tie against England

kicks off at two o'clock. teachers are well aware

of their responsibilities. The tone of the first one

I thought was a little bit unfortunate and that has raised one

or two hackles, because it widespread disappearance of teachers

to see the Euros and just the rather prescriptive tone of it I think

alienated one or two people. A more gentle reminder possibly

to check your own school leave-absence policy would probably

have been sufficient. Which leads

sports stories. this summer as the club prepares

for a sixth successive season They finished 12th following a 1-1

draw with Manchester City The season came to an end

with the manager receiving a warm The fans chanting his name.

Francesco Guidolin described his relationship with the supporters as

magical. Appointed on a short-term basis in January with the Swans in

the relegation zone, he guided them basis in January with the Swans in

to 12th place. It was not a basis in January with the Swans in

moment when I arrived in January. My players, the staff,

the new staff, together we work very hard and now we have a good table

and this is the most Yes, it is important for me,

the new contract for next season, August started with manager Garry

Monk seeing his team through five games without a loss,

Monk seeing his team through five victory over Manchester United, but

the following months were not enjoyable for the fans, the team

played 19 games with two wins. Garry Monk's rain was at an end and in

stepped Francesco Guidolin, who seemingly turned the performances

around. His team ended the season, equalling their second best points

tally of 47. It came draw against Manchester City.

Guidolin will now turn his attention to Swansea's sixth successive season

in the Premier League. Everybody would say another striker is a

necessity, perhaps a midfield player as well, a dynamic one, and probably

a defender. That is before you get to who might leave, the possibility

of Gomez, possibly Jefferson to who might leave, the possibility

as well, so they will need to be to who might leave, the possibility

strengthened to avoid the same kind of problems next season. They may be

looking forward to a deserved break with the family but all involved

with the club, players and fans alike, will be waiting to hear

with the club, players and fans news on the proposed American

takeover. Wales's only Premier League club preparing for a busy

summer. England Manager Roy Hodgson has

named a provisional 26-man squad for the European Championship

in which his team will face Wales Manchester United's 18-year-old

striker Marcus Rashford has been In the light of the bomb scare

at Old Trafford yesterday, Hodgson was also asked

about security measures in France. Although the bomb itself turned out

not to be one, it is still good to see the authorities are really on

the ball in terms of doing their job, it was good to see the public

being so good in terms of accepting the unfortunate and going along with

what they had to do. We can only hope that the authorities and the

Archeologists working on a dig in Pembrokeshire say they're finding

out new information about the people who lived there more

They've uncovered more than 50 skeletons near Whitesands beach

and say the ancient bones are uncovering new stories

Softly, softly, and we can see these skeletons within the sand.

Just yards from the beach at Whitesands in St Davids,

this is where St Patrick is said to have sailed for Ireland

The remains of an old chapel lie here,

and with them a mass medieval burial site

This one is a woman, who holds a child in her arms.

We'd do get a lot of child-bearing is on this site. I can't remember

the exact number. Is that an indication of how high

childhood mortality was? We forget how high

it was in the past. 1,000 years ago it was very common

to lose child in childbirth Once the skeletons

have been excavated, they'll be sent away to

Sheffield University to be analysed. This is now the third season they've

been digging here, and what's really fascinating is some of the bones

they've already studied have told them that many of these people

weren't exactly local. Some may have come

from the Mediterranean. West Wales is where they rest,

but it probably wasn't What kind of diets they had,

where they grew up, we can work that out

from the tooth enamel, This site will soon be

lost to coastal erosion, but at least now it's

secrets are revealed, before they disappear completely

into the sands of time. Now from ancient history to the

future with Derek. Some beautiful sunshine but it is

not going to stay dry all week. Beautiful in Ewloe today

with a clear blue sky. Similar in Mountain Ash with a few

fair-weather clouds. And after a chilly start it

turned out warm. A cooler 12 in Colwyn Bay

with a sea breeze. So a fine evening

and dry overnight. One or two mist patches forming

and turning chilly again. Temperatures inland falling

as low as five or six. So here's the picture

for eight in the morning. Most of the country bright

with some sunshine. Feeling pleasant

with a light breeze. A few clouds in the south

and southwest. So dry for a while tomorrow

but cloud will increase. A little rain in Pembrokeshire late

morning and this will become more Highest temperatures

in the northeast. Nearer 14 on the south and west

coast with a breeze off the sea. more dry weather but expect

a little rain by evening. the morning dry but turning

damp in the afternoon. Dry for a time but more

rain will spread from Heavy in places but brightening

up with some sunshine. On Thursday the next area of low

pressure will be on our doorstep So on Thursday a dry start

but there is more rain on the way. Clearing to brighter

weather and showers. Friday breezy with a mixture

of sunshine and showers. The headlines - leave campaigners

have warned there is no guarantee Wales would continue to get EU

funding after 2020 even if the UK votes to remain. That was dismissed

by Labour ministers who stressed the benefit of free trade with the EU.

I'll have an update for you here at eight o'clock and again

That's Wales Today, thank you for watching.

From all of us on the programme, good evening.