16/06/2016 BBC Wales Today

Welcome to Wales Today, live from Lens, where Wales lose

Steps to the right, chest puffed out, and strikes brilliantly! Gareth

Bale! It started well, Bale

giving Wales the lead. But England hit back to win 2-1

in the dying moments - a place in the knock-out stages

in the balance. The tournament is not over yet. We

are still in the thick of it, and we go into the next game with even more

strength. Despair and disappointment for the

fans and read, here and at home. Here in nearby Lille,

there have been high levels But they say it will not stop their

enjoyment and night. We are going to have a couple of drinks, and a laugh

with the England fans, which we have all day. They have been absolutely

brilliant, the England fans. It has been a great atmosphere.

Also tonight: Welsh politicians pay tribute to MP Jo Cox who's died

It was a cruel end to the game, wasn't it?

A win for Wales would have seen them through to the knock-out stages.

Now it's all on the last game against Russia

33,000 fans in the stadium witnessed an England comeback.

Another 10,000 here in the fan zone, gathering to watch Northern Ireland

This small city has never seen anything like it.

Tens of thousands descended here from first light, some having driven

thousands of miles just to watch this or British and cancer. Things

are good-natured here between the fans, but early on, there was one

incident, when the outer perimeter fence was breached, and an England

fan had fallen over and injured himself. But the authorities and

police moved in and an order was soon restored. As Wales, their fate

is still in their hands. He win against Russia on Monday, and they

through. So, an eventful afternoon.

Songs of support that carried their team for 90 minutes, but they left

the stadium devastated, but still hopeful of a place in the last 16.

My hope is for the boys to get their heads up. It is not the end of the

world. We will still have a great chance to

qualify. So disappointed at the end there. I

thought we were just going to hold on, but it was not to be.

We are Wales. We beat Russia, we go through! We march on!, on, Wales!,

next macro it was a late, last gasp effort, but even Gareth Bale

couldn't rescue his team at the death.

Disappointed at the moment, but we are still strong inside, we still

feel happy, we are enjoying the experience, and we still have one

more game to go, and if the tournament -- the tournament is not

over yet. We are still in the thick of it, and we go into the next game

with even more strength. It all started nervously. An early

error from Ashley Williams could have proven costly for Wales. They

recovered to be rocked soon after, when riding sterling should have

done better in front of goal. -- Raheem Sterling. Although in the

minority, supporters in red whereas vocal as ever.

We macro those fans are trying to lift their side.

While their players were put under constant pressure. England look

dangerous, Coleman looked on nervously. Wales and Gareth Bale

only need one chance. The free kick looked a bit far out. Not for this

man. Gareth Bale, with a moment of

absolute genius! With England training there were

trailing, Roy Hodgson's team returned with intent after the

break. A really positive start for England.

Wayne Henessey was heroic Ingol, but with England pressing, defence

stretched and England in the box, the keeper could do little to say

Jamie buddy Buzz Bacharach. England did have the odd attempt, and were

within reach of a draw. The pressure too much for some. But with England

controlling possession, the defence finally broke. Daniel Sturridge beat

Hennessy in the box. The fans subdued the Wales squad and

manager, gutted. We are disappointed, we are gutted.

We have got to move on, we have got to show a reaction. When we play

against Monday against a tough Russian team, knowing if we get a

good result, we are still in the tournament, so it is still all to

play for. So, a fifth consecutive defeat

against England, but this one especially hurts for the Wales fans.

They came within minutes to a valuable point. Now, the pressure

will be on Chris Coleman's men when they face Russia in Toulouse on

Monday night. Games between England and Orrell was

pretty special, and the atmosphere inside that stadium was electric.

Among those watching, the former Wales striker Nathan Blake. I caught

up with him later on, and began by asking for his reaction after

today's game. Gutted, obviously. It was cruel on

Wales. I think, the 47th minute, that was the winner, but they have

done what they do. They playdate, they try to counterattack. -- they

play deep. You have to give credit to the opposition, you have to give

credit to England. They kept going, and they stepped it up, and at

times, I felt in the second half, Wales would come into their own, but

it was actually England who kicked on again, so you have to give credit

where it is due, like I said. It has been a much anticipated

match. Just give us an idea of the atmosphere inside that stadium.

Amazing, amazing. I have played in some atmospheres, but that was a

special atmosphere. I think there were only 38,000 in there, and it

was a special atmosphere. But I am a bit exhausted, to be honest with

you, after commentary! And just got it, really gutted, for the boys,

because they put in such a shift, and they are going to be so

devastated. But, you know, I still think we are in a better position

than most people thought we would be in, and we go into the Russia game

with every opportunity of qualifying, still.

And that game becomes crucial on Monday night.

Yes, and I think Russia are bubbly one of the three poorest teams in

the competition, -- probably. Or one of the three poorest teams I have

seen so far. So a confident Wales, they have got a pick themselves up,

but they have got three points on the board already. They have got to

go into the game with the company they can get three points again.

Nathan, thank you very much. I hope you were given some time off

work to watch the game! We will be getting the fans' view here and back

home later in the programme will stop now, back to Lucy and the rest

of the news today. For now, thank you very much.

Welsh MPs have been paying tribute to MP Jo Cox.

She has died from her injuries after a shooting attack

outside her constituency surgery in Birstall, Leeds.

Peter Hain called her a rising star and Ann Clwyd has said

Labour MP for Llanelli Nia Griffiths has said the attack should not deter

She was a live wire. She was always ready to speak out about the issues

that she cared particularly about, and as she had been working for

Oxfam as policy adviser, then she was particularly interested in

international issues, overseas aid. And fluid, paying tribute to MP Jo

Cox. -- and fluid. A man on trial for murder has told

Swansea Crown Court he lost control and killed his landlord

because he was sexually David Craig Ellis, who is 41,

admits manslaughter but denies murdering

Alec Warburton, who was 59. Mr Ellis says he was angry

because Mr Warburton had asked for sexual favours in lieu of rent

at their home in Swansea. Business leaders are

calling for more support The Federation of Small Businesses

says there are benefits to the economy of increasing

the number of women entrepreneurs. It recommends more UK

and Welsh Government support, better access to finance,

and improving diversity. If women were starting businesses in

the UK at the same rate as they were starting them in America, we would

have 23 billion added to our economy, just from allowing women to

reach their full potential. And we wanted to highlight some of the key

factors that our hats are holding winning back, and some of the key

things that could support and enable them to do that.

Welsh MPs say the portrayal of Welsh life on television

needs to improve - HERE - and across the UK.

The chair of the Welsh Affairs committee, David Davies,

also says there are ongoing concerns about the funding of S4C,

and Welsh broadcasters should have a stronger voice at the table

The BBC says it's announced plans that will address

There is good news that much more television is being made in Wales.

That's obviously a very good thing, but often, it is TV which is not

actually about Wales or set in Wales. So I am not knocking it, but

we would like to see Wales depicted a bit more on the TV, as other

regions are. Both official EU referendum

campaigns have suspended their operations tonight as a mark

of respect, following the death of MP Jo Cox, who was attacked

in her constituency in West However, earlier today,

the leader of Plaid Cymru, Leanne Wood, said she's been taken

aback by the strength of the She also believes the timing

of the referendum has been a disaster in Wales

for the remain side, because they've been unable to pull

together a decent campaign. Leave campaigners insist

they have the momentum now, and their focus in the final week

will be to stop people More from our Political

Editor Nick Servini. Under the watchful eyes of Nye

Bevan, the founder of the NHS, in Cardiff, Plaid Cymru welcomed an old

friend. The former leader of the SNP, Alex Salmond. And it is the

NHS, which he and Leanne Wood believe would be under threat if

there is a Brexit. In Scotland, we have had to get over

this, because obviously, there is a great temptation to give Cameron and

Osborne a kicking. Why would you not want to do that? So you have to get

across the argument that the reason you don't want to do that is, you

have to look at what is coming in behind them. If they fall next week,

you bring in Iain Duncan Smith, Boris Johnson and Michael Gove. Each

one of those, we know, from John Major, wants to privatise or market

eyes or charge for a health service. But it is clear that Leanne Wood

doesn't believe that messages cutting through, as she told me she

had been taken aback by the strength of feeling towards rising levels of

immigration. I have to say, you don't sound

confident. Well, the polls are close, and the

conversations have been difficult. There is no doubt about that. The

logical position is that it is in Wales' best interest to remain. I

hope that people will vote with that logic at the forefront of their

minds, rather than some of the emotion we have seen dominate this

debate so far. Leanne Wood has been the most

prominent politician on the Remain side to talk about the problems they

face. In a very honest assessment, she said they had been unable to put

together a proper, decent campaign within the time frame allowed.

Inevitably, this will be seized on by those campaigning to leave, as

they try to generate some last-minute momentum.

And under the very different days of Tommy Cooper, eight miles away in

carefully, a vote leave event was appropriately a far noisier and more

jovial affair. The Conservative Cabinet member Chris Grayling

rallied the troops for the final push.

This is going to be a close result. It is going to be tight, and may

come down to a few thousand votes. So this is one of those campaigns

where every single person can make a difference.

Their mood is a reflection of how they feel. They have seized the

moment in the past fortnight. -- we don't want to overhead gives, but we

feel as though we're going round and to people, that people are positive,

they are expressing their views openly, and with real fervour.

The danger is, you might look complacent, as if it is in the bag.

That event today felt like a victory rally.

It almost did, didn't it? So, to campaign event in two

different feeling. One clearly worried and one buoyant. -- two

different campaign events. But clearly all that matters is the

one outcome, and it clear week's time.

Those events happened this morning - since then all campaigning

across Wales has been cancelled as a result of the death of Jo Cox.

Well, tributes have flooded in, as you would expect, particularly on

the Labour side, as she was a Labour MP. You alluded to some earlier. The

shadow secretary near Griffith said she was beaming from the news. But

the leader of the Welsh Conservatives tweeted that this was

since the dreadful. She was killed doing her job, serving her community

and constituency. All the campaigning, as you saw there this

morning, was suspended and cancelled pretty quickly once the seriousness

of the situation emerged. What the impact will be now, of course, we

are at a critical stage in the referendum. We simply don't know.

What we know is that this is a political establishment in a state

of shock here. The final word from Stephen Kinnock, the Aberavon MP,

who said that this pose serious security implications for our

elected members, and a look would have to be taken on how our

politicians are considered fair game.

Thank you very much for that. Wales is at the forefront

of training the next Associated British Ports say

an apprenticeship being run here - the first of its kind -

is helping address a global shortage Jordan Davies has been out

with the first group of trainees. As going to work goes, it is pretty

good, being driven in this ?1.5 million boat, to take control of

this cargo ship anchored off Barry. What our conditions like today?

It is quite good today. Their conditions. Sometimes, they get a

lot rougher than this, but it is all part of the fun and enjoyment of the

job. These waters are the perfect place

to practice piloting huge vessels like this. The huge tidal range

makes even staying still difficult. As a training ground, it is close to

unique. Initially, looking at a ship that

sort of size, you are going to be daunted by it, but it will soon come

naturally to you. You start off on relatively small ones, and work up

to the very biggest. But initially, the daunting nature of it is

exciting. And what are your hopes for the

future with this? Obviously, the South Wales district

is an amazing area to work, very varied, coming up and down the

Bristol Channel everyday, and I just hope to build a great future here in

South Wales. As the captain watches on, Kim and

John make their way onto the ship. Much of the job is about

communication. This is an international crew. And this

apprenticeship is about addressing a growing global problem. Managers at

associated British ports predict a worldwide shortfall of 150,000

qualified Maritime officers by 2025. How much of an issue is that in the

maritime industry, that shortfall? Already, it is a big issue, and it

is one that is going to grow. The actual hall people is getting

smaller, and for example you like a BP, we are very long-term, it is all

about growth, and we foresee a big issue in the future if we do not do

something at this stage. -- ABP.

This apprenticeship is a way for ensure they have enough qualified

marine pilots. There are 18 across Wales. But it also recognises just

how busy the waters are off South Wales, and how valuable they are as

a training ground. Rugby now, and Rhys Patchell has

been named full-back for Wales and the team to face the all Blacks in

Wellington on Saturday. The Scarlets fly half is one of two changes to

the side that lost the first test, with Luke Charteris coming into the

second rope Bradley Davies. Patch was a late injury call of and only

arrived in the on Monday morning. Wales' judo Commonwealth gold

medallist Natalie Powell has been officially selected for Team GB for

the Rio Olympic. In May, she won bronze at the Mexico world Masters,

meaning London 2012 silver medallist Gemma Gibbons mist out.

Let's go back to Thomas added now, who is in Lens, with the latest in

Euro 2016. Back to you, Thomas. Jelena could thank you, Lucy.

For many Welsh bands, they were not able to make it to Lord's today, so

debase themselves just around the road in Lille, just around half an

hour's drive away. There has been a large police presence on the streets

for many days now, and there were some trouble on the streets last

night as lines of riot police chased chanting football fans. 36 arrests

were made last night, with 16 people taken to hospital. There are also

officers from Wells police forces on the ground, helping to prevent

further violence. This report now from Kate Morgan.

The big day after the long night before. A friendly rivalry, and the

police no more than onlookers. Even the heartbreak of a 2-1 loss in the

dying minutes has not torn apart the friendships forged in Lille.

What is a game? We're going to have a couple of

drinks, and have a laugh with the England fans, who have been

absolutely brilliant. We have had a great atmosphere, and can't fault

it. We're going to carry on as we

started, and enjoy it. A brilliant atmosphere. And then

fans are brilliant. No problems. They have been OK, so far.

Everyone is consoling me, because it is just me, by the looks of things.

No one else here is Welsh. It has been a good day, and a good

atmosphere. Last night, a different atmosphere

in the city. Crowds one of the main elements clashing with police,

followed by clouds of tear gas. In 36 England fans were arrested. Today

in lens, riot police lined up on the streets, ready for more action, and

back in Lille, there was only one thing on the Welsh fans minds, the

possibility of a win and the disappointment of a last-gasp loss.

Really disappointed. Heartbreaking, it was.

Heartbreaking. But England haven't qualified yet!

It is about an hour after the match, and yesterday, this area was filled

with football fans. There will be more on their way to the stadium to

the station tonight, but at the moment, not a lot for the police to

do. And they will be hoping things stay

that way tonight. But with hours left until the bars here close, they

will be keeping a close eye on things for a while yet.

In pubs clubs offices and schools, it seems many of you took time out

to follow Wales at Euro 2016. Employers have been encouraged to be

sympathetic to those who wanted annual leave, and bosses in many

workplaces put TVs in the workplace, so people could watch the game. This

report now from Nick palette. From early this morning, fans

descended on the Welsh capital, with a liquid breakfast to lubricate the

vocal muscles in anticipation of a joyous afternoon.

Come on, Wales! Flag and hat sellers were doing a roaring trade.

Through and through, born and bred in Cardiff. Come on, boys.

Just being in Europe is unimaginable, isn't it two I have

been waiting since 1958. And to be playing your neighbours!

Wales! Even here, in the wilds of Slavonia, there was football fever.

CHEERING .

Lake Bala was temporarily renamed in honour of our most famous player.

Ella Machar the Met has extended her invitation for him and the Welsh

squad to visit, and maybe we will seek bail one day in Bala, or maybe

they'll one day in Bale! Line before kick-off, fans were

securing their places in fans and where.

They were bathed in sunshine in Swansea, but in Cardiff, as kick-off

approached, the heavens opened. Once two o'clock came, in pubs and

clubs, schools, hospitals, officers, and even converted warehouses like

this, the whole nation was glued to the big screen.

The downpour could not dampen the spirits of the thousands who

gathered in Wales' largest fan zone in Cardiff, who were rewarded with a

first half lead off the booze of Gareth Bale. -- boot.

Joy, as well, at the Mason's Arms intended.

And that this coach company near Aberystwyth, where drivers were

allowed to watch the match in the office. At half-time, however, with

Wales leaving, they had to leave to do the school pick-ups, much to

their frustration. I am going to just, like every other

Welshman, I think, offer everything to God, and it will always be very

wonderful. Just keep it at 1-0, please!

But his prayers were not answered, as he did the school run, and pupils

watching the game in schools right across the country shared the nation

buzzed like a disappointment, including these youngsters.

It was really disappointing. They were so close.

Wales have to win against Russia, or they are out, and that it is

appointing. Very. Many fans will now be drowning their

sorrows, but no doubt, they will be glued to their screens again on

Monday, when Wales take on Russia. Before I go, I think it is worth

reiterating that all is not lost. A win against Russia, and Wales are

through to the last 16. A draw me the enough. Within the last few

minutes, Wales' goal-scorer today, Gareth Bale, has urged his players

to fight on up until that final minute of that file game in group B,

and Chris Coleman will have a job on his hands as you pick up his players

and prepare for the game against Russia. He has four days to do so.

Kick-off at eight o'clock on Monday night in Toulouse. And, of course,

from the Wales Today team in Lens, we will give you updated of every

development. And now, the weather.

Hello. The weather is similar to hear at the moment, sunshine, heavy

showers and thunderstorms. This picture from one of our Weather

Watchers shows dark, threatening clouds in Mountain Ash. On the radar

shows heavy showers and then the storms, most of them in mid, South

and North East Wales. Torrential rain in places again, but not

everywhere. Parts of the north and west dry, some blue sky and sunshine

in Paul Helly today. This evening, scattered heavy showers and under

storms will gradually fade away. Still a view showers around

overnight. Otherwise dry, one or two mist patches, lower temperatures,

11-14dC. So, here is the picture for eight o'clock in the morning. Some

places dry at this stage, but as you can see, showers are dotted around

in parts of Palace and Ceredigion. If you showers as well in the north.

One or two heavy showers in Caernarfon. The wind, light, but we

will see a northerly breeze on the West Coast and in Pembrokeshire.

During the day tomorrow morning, more showers will break out.

Torrential downpours in places again, especially in the south, the

risk of hail and thunder, but like today, some places will stay dry,

with some sunshine. Temperatures reaching 17 - 19, with a north to

north-westerly breeze. There is a Met Office warning a heavy showers

and thunderstorms for Southern counties tomorrow, at some places

will miss the downpours. The north coast may have a view showers in the

morning, but the afternoon should be drier and brighter. 15 Celsius in

Colwyn Bay, with a breeze off the sea. And then tomorrow evening,

heavy showers in the south-east will clear. Much of the country then dry

overnight, except for the odd light shower, and a slightly cooler,

fresher night. Temperatures in Brynmawr dropping as low as nine

Celsius. On Saturday, a better day in prospect. Mostly dry, with one or

two showers here and there, mainly in the south-east. Cloud should

break with some sunshine. Temperatures not that high, but

would like winds, it will feel pleasant.

A ridge of high pressure, then, we'll settle things down over the

weekend, but you will notice these fronts over the Atlantic, heading

our way. So, for Sunday, the dry and bright start, but clouding over

during the day. One or two showers, and then looks like rain will spread

from the West during the afternoon del evening. The wind is picking up

as well. Some better weather over the weekend, in summary, but make

the most of it. Next week changeable, some rain, sunshine,

showers, and breezy at times. In summary, typical Welsh summer

weather. How pictures arises from Mandy Llewelyn, taken in Tenby in

Hambridge. Derek, thank you. A reminder of the

top story tonight. Welsh MPs have been paying to view

to Labour MP Jo Cox, who died after a shooting attack outside her

constituency surgery in Leeds. Has said she was a live wire, and Shadow

Welsh Secretary Nia Griffiths has said that this must not stop

politicians from doing their jobs. She was a fantastic MP, very keen,

very lively. She had extreme knowledge about all sorts of areas

like Syria and Yemen. She was also very good at representing her own

area, and she was very friendly, and every body got on well with her. She

was seen as very much part of the crowd, and the person you wanted to

get on with. She was a really lovely person.

And other European football Championships, Wales suffered a late

to- one defeat against England. Gareth Bale's free kick had given

Wales a first-half lead, but after an equaliser, Daniel Sturridge

scored the in injury time. -- 2-1. Wales play Russia in their final

group match on Wednesday, still with a chance of making the next stage.

We have got to put this to bed, we have got to play against a tough

Russian team, knowing if we get a good result, we are still in the

tournament. So there is still all to play for.

And that is Wales today. We will have a quick update for you at eight

o'clock, and more after the BBC Ten O'Clock News. But for now, from all

of us on the programme, thank you for your company, and have a good

evening. Goodbye.