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Also tonight: A health board apologises to the family

of Phillipa Gillespie, who died from an allergic reaction

I just couldn't understand how a doctor could pick up the notes,

prescribed medication containing penicillin and then not check to see

about her allergy. Warnings that a plan to cut

steelworkers pensions in an attempt to help save Tata jobs

here could take ministers A third of secondary school teacher

training places haven't been With the EU referendum vote less

than a month away, we're in Newport looking at the big

issues in the debate. And one of the world's biggest

literary events gets underway. The Hay Festival is a mecca for

people who love books and authors around the world trying to sell

their latest publication. This year there is a greater focus on writers

from Wales. Hywel Dda Health board has

apologised to the family of a cancer patient who died after being given

a drug she was allergic 59-year-old Phillipa Gillespie,

from Haverfordwest, was given an antibiotic containing penicillin,

despite her medical notes clearly Her partner claims no less than five

members of hospital staff Abigail Neal has been

following the case. Temp one macro had terminal lung

cancer. Her family knew she had little time left. -- Phillipa

Gillespie. Her family had no chance to say goodbye. In 2014 she was

given an antibiotic containing penicillin. A drug staff had been

warned she was highly allergic to. After suffering a severe reaction

she never regained consciousness and died three days later. Her partner

of 30 years says the family have struggled to understand how it could

have happened. I couldn't believe it. You know. It

was all over her notes. She told five different people. I couldn't

understand how we doctor could pick up the notes, prescribed medication

containing penicillin and then not check to see about the allergy.

An investigation into Phillipa Gillespie's death revealed several

things went wrong. Not only did the Doctor failed to look at her medical

chart when prescribing the drug, the nurse who gave it to her had been

told but didn't properly check the medication because she was

distracted. In a statement the health board

issued an unreserved apology to the family.

As a result of this case hospital bosses in West Wales having

introduced a number of measures to try and prevent it happening again.

One of them being new quiet areas on the ward where medical safety zones,

where staff go to prepare medication without the risk of interruption.

Mr Connelly says he is pleased mystics have been acknowledgement

would have liked to see the health board go and introduce a red flag

wristband as a level of protection. I know lots of people have lots of

different allergies. It is not a matter of a different colour

wristband for everything, but one colour wristband, that somebody

could have on the wrist which would indicate to somebody about to shove

some medication into their veins that there is something that needs

to be perhaps triple checked. The coroner said Phillipa Gillespie

died as a result of medical error despite her allergy being well

documented. The UK Government is proposing

to change the pension benefits It's part of an attempt to make

the business as attractive Tata is selling its UK operation,

including five plants in Wales Here's our political

reporter Paul Martin. We used to make some of the best

steel in the world. Graham and Ed devoted more than 60

years to the steel industry working in Newport.

Now retired they are enjoying their free time, supported by the pension

funds they paid into throughout their careers.

They are closely following the situation a modern-day colleagues

find themselves in. But proposals announced by the UK Government today

could affect them and mean their pension will not be as generous in

the future. I've been retired for 21 years. I've

only got a little time left. It won't affect me so much. But for the

people who haven't retired yet, or have just retired, it may mean quite

a lot. Can we balance that with the fact that by sacrificing some money,

we'll retain the steel industry and the employment of the people what

they are now. Both worked at the old blast

furnace, Graham was a section manager and Ed was a furnace

controller. One of the things that concerns me

and a lot of my fellow workers is the widow's pension. The widow 's

pension is 50% of what we receive as a full pension. If that is reduced

pro rata that would mean that less for your next of kin if you die

before them. The most dangerous thing I think,

does this sets a precedent for future employers and industries.

They are among 133,000 members of the British Steel pension scheme,

15,000 current employees of Tata are still paying into the scheme. 33,000

former employees with deferred pensions. 85,000 pensioners

currently taking payments. A protest in London yesterday, Tata plan to

sell its UK operation has meant huge uncertainty for workers. Changing

the terms of the pension scheme is one idea to try to make its UK

plants, which employ around 6000 people in Wales, more attractive to

buyers. It's a schemes trustees that have

come forward and asked us to look at the legislation. They believe that

it would lead to better outcomes for their members.

We said at the outset that pensions was an issue for any investor in a

successful sales process. We haven't taken a decision as yet. We are

merely consulting. This demonstrates that we pay to leave no stone

unturned to support that process and find that investor for a long-term

future we all want for the steel industry.

It's been welcomed by the chairman of the fund itself was as what is

being opposed by the Government is better than the alternative. If that

happens, you says some members could lose at least ?2000 a year.

We've got 130,000 members in the British Steel scheme, said many of

those would take a reduction in their pension promise and of at

least 10%. I don't think that's necessary.

In response to the business actually's announcement a note of

caution from the opposition. We are happy that the process is

continuing and it looks like the steel in she will be saved in Wales

and across Britain. The Conservative Party were caught napping on this

and they feel they must catch up. But there is repentance about this

idea that people have to pay to rescue the steel industry.

Graham and Ed know the overall aim of a sale could be helped by changes

to their pensions, the Government will now consider the matter for

four weeks. A jury at Cardiff Crown Court

has heard how a 17- month-old toddler had cocaine

and cannabis in his body when he was murdered

by his mother's boyfriend. Prosecutors say Finlay Thomas had

been exposed to a cocktail of drugs before being killed with "senseless

violence" at his home in Tonypandy. 28-year-old Sean Buckley denies

murder, and both he and Chloe Thomas deny cruelty to a young

person under 16. A businessman from Skewen

near Swansea, accused of killing a former rugby player with a single

punch, has been cleared Daniel Shepherd hit Jonathan Thomas

outside a pub in Swansea city centre Mr Thomas later died at Morriston

Hospital. Mr Shepherd always claimed

he was acting in self-defence. Staff at a vets practice

in Blaenau Gwent say they're concerned someone could die

after ?10,000 worth of controlled The tranquiliser Ketamine

and other drugs were taken The practice manager says she hopes

to re-open tomorrow, but is worried about people now

using the drugs, which had been With the EU referendum vote

less than a month away, we're looking at the big issues that

may affect your decision to remain Tonight we're focussing

on Migration, on the day figures show that net migration from the EU,

to the UK, is at a record high. So what has been

happening here in Wales? Our political correspondent

Daniel Davies is in Newport tonight. For decades now, migrants have

been coming to Newport. First, it was the Irish,

fleeing famine, then Indians and Pakistanis in search of a better

life and better jobs. More recently it's been

Eastern Europeans who've In a moment, we'll look

at the impact of migration on the economy, but first,

a glance at how Newport's Between 2001 and 2011 Newport's

foreign-born population rose by almost 105%. In Wales as a whole,

the increase was 82%. Those born outside the UK now make up 8.5% of

Newport's population. Higher than most of Wales, but lower than the UK

average. So where was Newport's migrant population born? Around 4000

were born in the EU, while more than 8000 were born elsewhere in the

world. India tops the list of countries of birth, followed by

Poland. The number of polls in Newport increased from 66 in 2000 to

789 20 11. -- Polish people. One of the key arguments from the

leave campaign is migration forces down wages and deprives Welsh people

of jobs. But the Remain camp question the evidence for that and

say leaving the EU won't bring down immigration. Our economics

correspondent has been looking at both sides of the debate.

In the shadow of the Transporter Bridge lies Commercial Road,

a street that visibly tells the story of migration to Wales.

It has Kurdistani barbers, an Irish social club and Polish

delis like this one managed by David Turzer.

His reasons for coming here, pretty simple.

Better life. That's all. Better money.

But does migration from the EU cause the existing population of places

The political crisis caused by immigration is among unskilled

workers whose wages are pushed down. Wide using immigration is driving

down wages? Things are very murky at the bottom. What exactly is

happening? There's plenty of evidence that these communities are

finding that the wages they are being paid are falling.

A Bank of England report last year suggested a significant increase

in immigration could push down the wages of lower skilled

workers,but other research suggests wages here could fall

Some in the Remain camp say EU migrants aren't undercutting Welsh

workers, just doing the jobs they won't.

The other day I was staying in a hotel in Pembrokeshire, they can't

get local people to work in the whole town. That's why most of the

people they came from Spain, they are happy to work in the hospitality

industry. Lots of our own young people don't want to do that.

Lots of our own young people don't want to do that.

Further down the street in this Asian foodstore, they feel the UK

economy would benefit from welcoming all migrants who want to work,

If somebody wants to bring the misses from back: they are making it

easier for people coming from all around Europe. There should be a

fair system for everybody. There should be a fair

system for everybody. Brexit campaigners say waving bye

to Brussels would give us the power Immigration will carry on, but it

will be re-balanced towards skilled immigration. Much like a green card

system works in America or in Australia.

But Eurfyl ap Gwilym says it's a rule we must abide by.

We want the single market. If you have the single market you have

certain rules. One of them is free movement of labour. If you don't

like that will you leave. If you don't like that

will you leave. In this the most diverse of high

streets, there's sure to be plenty more talk about the EU referendum

in the old fashioned boozers and the chairs of the barber shops ,

before we vote on June the 23rd. More from Newport later in the

programme when we look at the affect migration has an communities.

If you want more information on the referendum you can find it on our

One of the world's biggest literary festival gets underway,

with Tom Jones and actress Olivia Coleman among

And it's turning warm across Wales over the next few days just in time

for the bank day weekend. A full forecast in few minutes.

A third of secondary-school, teacher-training places

weren't filled at the start of this academic year.

The Welsh Government says the overall number of job vacancies

But one teaching union says the figures are worrying.

Our Education Correspondent Bethan Lewis has more.

Fey is nearing the end of her teacher training. After doing a

modern languages degree she began a year-long course which includes

experience in the classroom at a high school in Cardiff.

Teaching is rewarding. Every day is different, you never know what

answer you are going to get. The children themselves are great to be

around. If I was in an office job I don't think I get that experience. I

think teaching will always have that value.

But in her year across Wales only two thirds of places for training

new secondary school teachers were filled. The recruitment target the

course at the beginning of this academic year was 880. But the

figures indicate only 553 new students signed up. There is a

problem brewing, says the teaching union.

The figures are dramatic. There was a significant drop last year but

this year is more dramatic. I think the figures are beginning to tell

quite a strong story, that we have got a recruitment problem into the

teaching profession in Wales. The workload and negative coverage

of the profession could be to blame, she says. Greater financial

incentives are offered to teachers who train over the border in

England. The Welsh government says the level of job vacancies in

schools is very low. But the worry is that problems recruiting student

teachers now will eventually have an impact in the classroom. Some say a

more positive image of the profession is needed. So would these

Swansea University undergraduates consider teacher training?

Not for me personally. It's all extra marking and possibly not

getting rewarded for the effort you put into all the kids.

From personal experience in education, I found that contact with

teachers was very rewarding and my friends who are teachers have told

me at a warden job as well. At the moment, I want a career in

management. -- a rewarding job. Reforms are due

to be introduced in two years' time to raise the status of the

profession so there are plenty of high new recruits in future.

Let's return now to the EU referendum.

Tonight we're considering the issues that may affect your decision

to remain or leave when we got to the polls in four weeks time.

Thanks Lucy, with the EU referendum just four weeks away now,

tonight we're looking at one of the key issues being

We heard earlier about its impact on the economy, but something that's

perhaps harder to measure is its effect on communities,

the way it changes the makeup of local schools and the look

Newport, home to around a 147,00 people.

And like lots of places, it's experienced migration including

It's difficult to gauge precisely how EU migration

But it's definitely made its mark including on education.

Duffryn High School is embracing its new European arrivals.

Nearly 30 new children from other EU countries in the last three years

There are seven nationalities around this table.

And the referendum could have a very real impact on some of the children

I know that if it does leave my mum's husband would not be able to

get here because he is abroad right now. If he's not able to travel here

then I will probably move somewhere where he is able to go.

How do you feel about that? I don't want to, to be honest. It's hard to

move around go to a new school. His friends are sympathetic,but some

here say their parents My parents for leaving the EU, they

believe that the migrant crisis is such a risk to the UK.

Those who want to leave the EU, and those who want to remain,

are torn on the effect the referendum will

There are huge costs so she did with immigration. We need to provide

people with housing benefits and we need to get it under control. There

is no guarantee whatsoever that if we left the EU could we could reduce

immigration. That's not scaremongering, we know that from

Norway and Switzerland. One of the largest groups of EU

migrants to Wales are the Irish. Second only to the Polish,

and up there with the Germans. Our Celtic cousins have been

in Newport for decades. This group, Amairgin the Gael,

promotes Irish music and culture The Chair, David Murphy,

on the banjo, is undecided On the whole I'm very much a fan of

diversity and celebrating the many cultures we have in the UK. I think

we're generally broad-minded to different cultures. But I haven't

made a decision yet myself. But I haven't made

a decision yet myself. There's no doubt Newport has changed

as a result of EUand Some will argue for the better,

some will argue for the worse. But there's one certainty,

the coming vote will have a big impact on the lives of the some

of the people living So migration is a big issue in this

campaign and with that news today that net migration is that a record

high it's fuelled more debate between campaigners here.

It has. And the Remain camp were at pains to say, look, we understand

that immigration is a concern, but leaving the EU won't do anything

about it. The chair of the Wales stronger in the group said today

that while levels of migration to Wales are comparatively small

compare to other parts of the UK, the benefits that we get from being

in the EU are much greater through access to the single market for

funding, agriculture and funding for the economy. It's clear that Remain

camp think the economy is their strongest argument in this debate.

But the Remain camp don't see a bad way. They think migration is their

strongest argument. Today the Tory Eurosceptic MP, David Davis, said

net migration from the EU revealed today will put pressure on services.

It's famous for attracting the world's best authors.

The Hay Festival is underway, and promises to promote Welsh

writers alongside its famous international names.

But with stars including Sir Tom Jones and the actress

Olivia Coleman heading there over the next ten days, how

much of an impression can Welsh authors make?

Our arts and media correspondent Huw Thomas has been finding out.

Children claimed the Hay Festival today with free access for schools

from across the country as the world of books lands in Wales.

And it's these famous faces who'll draw the crowds, Sir Tom Jones,

Olivia Coleman and the James Bond director Sam Mendes are all due

Alongside them a host of Welsh writers will also talk

about their work in front of book lovers, publishers and agents.

The Hay Festival is a Mecca for people who love books

and for authors from around the world who've got a book to sell,

and this year perhaps more than any other year there's a place

for writers from around Wales who've claimed a space on the stages

of what is now one of the world's biggest literary events.

20 writers from Wales are taking part in events designed

to develop their careers meeting agents, publishers and other authors

And for the man who's helped run the festival for almost 30 years,

it's the right time to shout about Welsh writers.

There's a generation coming through who are thrilling. A lot of them are

coming over the next few days. Some of them have been coming since they

were kids brought in school parties, now, there they writing amazing

So how does a Welsh writer stand out at Hay?

Oliver Balch lives a mile from the Festival and hopes

the global profile will help to get his work noticed.

Being at the festival, if you are a writer, is absolutely essential.

It's about creating a buzz around your blog and a platform like this

festival is essential. People knowing that you've gone to Hague

gives you a limitation is elsewhere. It goes somewhere amongst the

It goes somewhere amongst the publishing world.

While the authors push their books, the punters

We love the atmosphere. This such a variety of people. It's around the

corner for a Sunday highlight of the year.

It's just a lovely destination to wander around. It's good for people

It's good for people as well as the literature!

Whether they're here for the books, or the familiar faces,

the Hay Festival promises to be a real page-turner as it brings

Sue's here, what kind of weather can they expect at the festival over

Looks like some pretty warm weather, certainly for the start of Hay week.

Today was a north south split, warmer in the sunshine further

south, 19C in Cardiff, 18 in Usk, cooler where we've had

cloud and some rain further north, just 12 in Capel Curig and Lake

But it will turn warmer everywhere over the next few days.

This Evening,some sunshine, dry for a time and staying

clearer further north, but showers pushing up

Some could be heavy with a risk of thunder, one or two mist patches,

cooler where it's clearer in the north.

Less cold under the cloud in the south.

The front which brought today's rain in the north clears away

but a trough edges closer from the southwest, bringing

Tomorrow, probably the best of the sunshine in the north,

variable cloud, scattered showers moving up from the south.

Locally thundery downpours but really hit and miss.

Some decent sunny spells in between light winds

from the southeast introducing the warmer air, really

Tomorrow night, still a few showers pushing up from the south moving

northwards but easing through the night, and a milder

night, temperatures remaining in double figures for most.

Saturday, similar to tomorrow ,sunny spells and a few showers.

Again well scattered and locally heavy.

But warming up, temperatures in the high teens everywhere,

a few places possibly reaching the low 20s.

These low pressure systems circling the UK bringing

the shower risk on Saturday, starting to move away eastwards

through the weekend allowing high pressure to build from the west .

So it's that mixture of sunshine and showers

through the bank holiday weekend, but fewer showers.

More in the way of sunshine on Sunday and Monday,

Our next update is at 8, we'll have more after the ten o clock news.

But that is Wales Today, from all of us on the programme,