02/06/2016 BBC Wales Today

of 11,000 jobs. That's all from all of us on the team at the BBC News at

six, like Janet Lloyd, have

had heart failure. A call for more research

amid claims Wales has Also tonight, with

exactly three weeks You should walk for your heart, yes.

I can't walk. Also tonight, with

exactly three weeks until the EU Referendum,

we're on Anglesey, exploring the issues

for trade and business. As police investigate,

locals call for action French lessons for fans

heading to the Euros - the businesses making the most

of Wales playing in the tournament. Wales has the highest prevalence

of heart failure in the UK - that's according to

new figures out today. More than 30,000 people

here have been diagnosed, and nearly a third of patients

admitted to hospital could die within 12 months, according

to the British Heart Foundation. The charity says more research

is urgently needed. Heart failure is most commonly

caused by a heart attack, which causes irreparable damage and if

patients survive, they can often find everyday things can

be extremely tiring. More than half a million people

across Britain have been diagnosed with heart failure,

and 75,000 of them were under 65. Here in Wales, 30,000

have been diagnosed, the highest percentage

per size of population. The figures that have been published

today show that we have got 30,000 people living

with heart failure in Wales, and unfortunately,

Wales has the highest rate of heart failure

It is concerning for the health service,

it is concerning for us as

a charity, and certainly it is concerning for

families and those people affected by heart failure.

Janet Lloyd from Swansea had a triple

But now one of the valves isn't working properly

She can no longer tend to her garden and gets breathless during

It is constant gasping for breath and particularly going up.

There is no cure for heart failure, and the only

hope some with severe heart failure is a transplant.

But the British Heart Foundation says more research is

We certainly need to find out what causes heart

treat it because until we get the research done,

there will never be a

cure for it and people will just be living their lives slowly or in some

To combat that, here in Wales, a team of researchers at

Cardiff Universityare investigating a defect

in heart muscle cells that

In the last year, the British Heart Foundation have invested ?2

million in our group with the aim of understanding why these abnormal

heart rhythms develop and ultimately to find a cure for those.

And do you think finding a cure will be possible

within a certain time frame?

Certainly, there's been a lot of progress over

One of our particular focuses is trying to develop

a drug that will be given to

people with abnormal rhythms that will actually help them.

But probably that will take five to ten

That treatment could be too far in the future for Janet

Lloyd, but if successful, could benefit generations to come and

ultimately rid Wales of its record as heart disease capital of the UK.

Councillors in Ceredigion have raised concerns after a rave held

over the weekend attracted around 2,000 people.

Dyfed Powys Police were called to the remote location

near Llanddewi Brefi late on Saturday night,

but decided not to break up the event due to the large

It's the perfect spot for a family day out -

this forestry land is popular with dog walkers, cyclists and those

who come to enjoy the lake, but over the bank holiday weekend,

Around 2,000 people descended en masse for a three-day illegal

rave, last minute texts and emails relaying the secret location.

Police say they made a number of drug arrests,

but did not break it up - because of the sheer

The site of this rave on the bank holiday weekend was at this

beautiful and remote location, but complaints

were made about the noise from the other side of the valley.

Scattered about are signs of the mess left behind,

but rubbish was not a big problem one visitor told me,

given the obvious attempt to clear up and leave it bagged

I think the sort of hippie communes you are actually quite benign. They

respect the countryside, the same way other people do.

Isolated as it is, it seems illegal raves have been

making a comeback here in recent years.

village of Llandewi Brefi, I was told this was the second

There are at least one a year, maybe to a year in the vicinity. And is

that a worry? Well, as long as it is quiet as it has been, then there is

no problem at all. They can do whatever they want as long as they

keep us happy. Others strongly disagree -

not least because the site has no toilets or running water -

and they want more action now to prevent raves

from happening in the future. Three weeks today, the Referendum

on the UK's membership Tonight we're taking

a closer look at issues Our political reporter

James Williams is You'll spot many a foreign

numberplate on the trucks that travel the roads of Anglesey,

taking goods to and from And you'll find plenty of companies

here that do business worldwide. But are their futures best served

by leaving the EU or staying put? In a moment, we'll look

at the business case from both But first, the facts on Wales'

international trade links. Once, the windmills of Anglesey

ground corn into flower that was sold all over Wales. Today, it is

the island's salt and seafood that are among it a exports. So where

exactly do businesses on Anglesey and the rest of Wales export to?

Last year, the EU was the destination for just over 41% of

Welsh exports. For the UK as a whole, that figure was more than

46%. The money Wales makes from exporting to the EU has increased

slightly since 1999, but there has been a bigger jump in the value of

our exports to the rest of the world. Of the top five countries

Wales exports two, three are in the EU, yet Wales fastest-growing export

markets are Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Ethiopia.

Now, one of the biggest trading companies on Anglesey

is Halen Mon salt, one of many approved foods, such

as Carmarthen ham and Welsh Lamb, that have been granted protected

status under EU rules, which essentially bans cheap imitations.

Plaid Cymru said today that status could be lost if the UK votes

to leave the EU but Leave campaigners say the UK would strike

a new deal for such products on its own.

That's just one of the arguments in a wider business debate taking

place right across Wales, including here on Anglesey.

Our business correspondent, Brian Meechan has been taking

talking to two companies that have received EU funding

but have opposing views on whether to leave or remain.

Two hours on Anglesey by ship, it is quicker for many businesses in North

Wales to get goods to Dublin and to Cardiff for London. The port of

Holyhead is the key facility in trade links between the UK and

Ireland. It connects North Wales as well as Manchester and Liverpool

with Dublin. It saw an increase in passenger numbers of 5% to 1.9

million last year. And that was a similar increase to the previous

year. This farm is a family firm that has been making frozen yoghurt

and other deserts on the island for almost 30 years. As with many Welsh

products, this yoghurt is destined for sale in Germany, one of our

biggest export markets. The company depends heavily on selling its goods

on the continent. 40% of its sales go outside the UK to the rest of the

European Union, while only 5% go to the rest of the world. Consistency

of regulation with in the European Union makes it much easier for us to

export. There is no paperwork in comparison to China, for example.

People say that we can trade with the EU in the same way that Norway

does but our experience is that when we try to treat with Norway,

actually there is a 30% tariff on dairy product going into Norway.

That is huge. Back in Holyhead, regulations are a key concern for

this business, which offers a diverse range of products, from

designing chandeliers to manufacturing staircases and

mezzanine floors. But they are much less dependent on selling abroad.

Most of its sales are in the UK, though it exports to 10% of the EU

and another 10% goes to the rest of the world. The managing director

says he expects there to be short-term economic problems from

leaving, but they are outweighed by the long-term benefits like cutting

red tape. Everything needs to be up to standards and regulations. They

change almost on a daily basis because of European policy. A lot of

the courts don't make a lot of sense. I would argue that British

standards are generally the best worldwide. Some companies have been

writing to their workers to outline their opinions on EU membership,

with many larger ones favouring remaining. Gill Murphy is the

warehouse assistant here. He sees the arguments on both sides and he

is trying to make up his mind ahead of polling day. I think I will come

to a conclusion hopefully in the next few days. I have been watching

the news on track to keep up with everything, but it is hard. I really

do think it is confusing thing for people because we don't know what

the effect is going to be on others in the long run and this is

something that I definitely have to think about. I know it is a big

choice. Polls suggest that companies tend to be in favour of remaining,

but companies do not have a vote so it will be up to individuals what

they mark on their ballot paper on June the 23rd.

More from Anglesey later in the programme when we'll be

looking at the EU debate taking place within the fishing industry -

but, for now, back to you, Lucy.

BBC Wales understands there are serious concerns tonight

for hundreds of customers who have booked coach trips with

a Pembrokeshire-based company, which intends

Silcox Coaches has bases in Pembroke Dock and Tenby.

Around 100 jobs including drivers and office

Liam Williams was looking forward to a trip of a lifetime after being one

of the lucky ones to get his hands on a ticket to the Wales game at the

Euro Championships. He booked his coach ticket and was set to go, or

at least, that is what he thought. Barnes since hearing the company he

booked that -- booked with is going into administration, he has realised

he will not get to the game. But probably not see this in my

lifetime, Wales versus England. It is not great, with the uncertainty,

but hopefully we will have some good news with regards to maybe a

replacement company but at the moment, there has not been much

communication with the company at all. As well as worried companies,

the coach drivers stood around today, concerned for the future. The

company has been operating in Pembrokeshire since the 1930s, and

currently employs around 100 staff. But over the bank holiday weekend

comic to light the company may soon appoint an administrator. Now, this

is their main yard here in Pembroke Dock and as you can see behind me, a

number of the coaches are parked up. Earlier on today, more than half a

dozen blue Edwards coaches to as the company prepares to take

responsibility for school transport routes across South Pembrokeshire on

Monday. With around 2000 children in the county who rely on buses to get

to school, the council says it has had to act quickly over half term to

find a solution. It is fortunate that with our own team and some of

the teams from both Edwards coaches and the other operators in the area,

they have put together very well and helping us make sure that we have

got service continuity from next Monday. There has been no official

comment from the company itself yet, but the Confederation of passenger

transport UK says it's wanted to reassure companies that it is

carrying out a full review of the company's situation and will get an

update on Monday. So, are people like Reid, the wait continues, but

it is hoped this will not be the end of the road for this football fan's

dream. Bodnant Gardens famous

Labernum arch in full bloom. And it's great gardening

weather at the moment. There's more sunshine to come

but not all plain sailing There are an estimated

25,000 people in Wales with undiagnosed dementia -

that's according to Now a family from Rhuddlan

in Denbigshire have allowed BBC cameras to capture

what life is really like - when a loved one is

diagnosed with the illness. The Robert's family hope it'll

encourage others to seek help. I will give you three words, which I

will ask you to remember. So the words are lemon, key, Ball. Lennon,

key, ball. Chris Roberts was diagnosed

with Alzheimers five years ago. Now 55, he and his family have given

BBC cameras an honest glimpse Lennon. Good. There are two more.

No. It is just annoying me. For eighteen months -

the highs, lows and frustrations of life with the illness

were laid bare. The is leasing the all way around.

Without the diagnosis, we would be close to divorce.

Chris is one of the 20,000 people in Wales who know

The Alzheimers society say another 25,000 don't.

The documentary shows the toll the illness can have

I have been in uni and I had not come home for ages and I turned up

as a surprise. She ran in. He had no idea I was there. He wants to go in

and have respite overnight for himself. I'm not letting to do that.

And one of me biggest worries is that I want want him to come home. I

might like him being there. This raw insight into

the Roberts' life lays bare But it also offers hope -

that a full life can be led - There's more on this tonight -

you can see Panorama - Living with Dementia: Chris's Story

on BBC One Wales at 8 o'clock. More now on the EU referendum and

back to James Williams on Angelsey. Now, the Menai Strait behind me

is a popular spot for Wales' fishing industry and it's just one sector

that's been keenly debating Some 600 people are employed

on fishing boats in Wales - they specialise in shellfish,

with the vast majority sold to Europe, as our environment

correspondent, Steffan It has been a way of life

for generations in coastal But where our harbours were once

brimming with fishing boats, nowadays it

can be lonely work. Sean Williams blames Brussels

for putting fishermen out of He says the industry has had

to fight against a tide of EU There's nothing really

positive from the EU We go back to quotas,

different legislation, lot of paperwork and most of them

are totally unnecessary. is comprised of a fleet

of just 470 boats, the vast majority of

which are smaller vessels,

specialising in shellfish, things like lobster

and And that makes the decision

whether to leave or to stay in the EU especially conjugated for Wales

fishermen because virtually all of this sort of catch is sold,

you guessed it, to the EU. Add to that the fact that most

shellfish aren't currently included in

the EU quota system, which means they can catch

The Menai Strait is the most productive part of UK for

mussel cultivation, some 10,000 tonnes brought ashore at Bangor each

98% of James Wilson's mussels are sent straight to mainland

Europe, leaving the EU, he says, would be a disaster for his

The countries that we sell to have the same regularly system

that we have and it is a level playing field so for me it is a very

I'm not saying that Europe's perfect in any way but

absolutely I think we should remain and I think

the risks of leaving are

Remain campaigners say the EU's controversial fishing laws are being

But those who want out think we would still be

better off having more control over our own sees you in Wales.

James, lets turn to the political side of this debate and senior

Labour figures have been engaging in a war of words?

Yes, we lose -- we are used to this infighting from conservatives, but

these red on red skirmishes are less common, mainly because the vast

majority of Labour politicians, including all of Welsh Labour's MPs

are backing a remain full. One of those Labour politicians backing the

exit came to Cardiff earlier today and she said that Labour should

quote stand with the working people of Wales who would be better off

outside of the EU. Lord Hain was clearly irked by this. He is the

former Welsh Secretary and basically pulled the Midlands MP to butt out

and that she could not speak for the voters of Wales. It is proving tough

because the party is mainly united on this issue but there are concerns

about Labour's grassroots. Asking now that the party leadership should

redouble its efforts in the grassroots. We saw a speech by

Jeremy Corbyn earlier today. He will be bringing that message for a

remain booked to Cardiff tomorrow and we are also told that the Leave

us including Iain Duncan Smith will also rumble into Wales. It will be a

battle of the big beasts. Football and after dropping two

places - Wales will go to Euro 20-16 From next week, our sports reporter

Iwan Griffiths will be with the Wales squad in France,

bringing you all the latest news. Before that, he's been speaking

to businesses here benefiting from the excitement

surrounding the tournament. Est-ce que je peux avoir un verre de

vin rouge s'il vous plait? Can I please have

a glass of red wine? Just a few of the phrases

that could come in handy as the Welsh fans travel

the length and breadth of France French lessons have been on offer

in various venues in Wales of late as thousands prepare

for the Euro 2016 journey. This lesson in Gallery Art Centre

in Caernarvon may not turn up fluent French speakers in eight weeks,

but the supporters in red will at least be better equipped

when they land in Bordeaux. We cover everything from how

to order a drink, how to get on a train,

reserving a table, check in, check And some of the the

cultural faux pas that seem to occur quite often

when you're on holiday in France. From Panini stickers to hats,

books, T-shirts, Welsh success

has led to a spike businesses have never seen stock

disappear off the shelf so quickly. We've got I'm a Bale-liever, which

we couldn't sell those last year I'm kicking myself every

minute that we haven't got So now we've sorted the language

and clothing, but what Even before Colemen's men officially

qualified for the finals in France, For many, touring France in a camper

van was at the top of the list. Even before Wales

qualified, the calls were When they actually did qualify,

the phone just rang off the hook. We had dozens and dozens and dozens

of So businesses are set

to benefit from Wales just being in a major

footballing tournament for the first time in 58 years,

while fans preparing for the French trip hope it is the start

of a At Bodnant garden in the Conwy

valley tens of thousands of visitors have arrived this week

to see its famous Labernam But could it soon have a rival

and one produced using No matter how many times you see it,

the Laburnum arch never fails to impress. It is little wonder, then,

visitors come here from across the world at this time of year. But

could this be a rival? An artist's impression of what National Trust

gardeners say will one day be a new show stopper. The walk is under

construction. It will open next year. You have to be able to look

into the future and I am convinced this is going to be another Laburnum

arch. We are going to have people making the walk up that we have just

done just to see this and be amazed by it. And be amazed by it.

Anti-science? Well, this type of rhododendrons are extremely rare.

These have been Michael propagated in a lab. The test-tube babies of

the plant world. It is all part of a programme to transform the gardens.

Five years ago, there were 25 acres of garden. By next year, there will

be 70. We are trying to provide a mixture and England so people can

see that we are doing things immediately but also we are doing

things that take longer and when we do things that take longer, we

hopefully take people with us, seeing it change and develop. You

know what will take years to develop, decades perhaps, but they

insist the wait will be worth it. Well, there's been plenty

of sunshine across the country. Derek, is it here to stay

for a while? Wales is best place

to be at the moment. The whole country basking

in sunshine. And a similar story

too in Prestatyn. There's more dry weather

and sunshine tomorrow with a few The sky remaining clear and it

will turn cool. Temperatures in mid Wales falling

as low as 5 Celsius by the end Here's the picture

for 8 in the morning. The far southeast, Newport,

Monmouthshire, parts of Powys A lovely morning again with light

winds and warming-up. The cloud in the east and SE

will tend to break-up and clear. Most of us enjoying a fine afternoon

with a few fair weather clouds. Feeling warm with light

winds and sea breezes. By the way, if you suffer

from hay-fever you may already have notice the grass pollen

season is under way. The pollen count

tomorrow will be high. If you're going to the Urdd

Eisteddfod. Tomorrow night cloud will spread

from the east bringing a few The SW remaining dry

and a milder night. During the day scattered

showers will break out. Heavy in places with thunder

but if you're lucky you will miss them and stay dry

with a little sunshine. Drier and sunnier,

especially in the north. Warmer too and feeling humid

with a few heavy thundery showers