16/06/2016 BBC Wales Today

Welcome to the programme. Tonight's headlines:

Crushing disappointment for Wales fans

after defeat by England but Gareth Bale says they'll go

into their next match stronger.

A courageous public servant.

The First Minister joins Welsh politicians paying tribute to MP,

Jo Cox, who's died after an attack.

And with a global shortage of marine pilots, how Wales

is at the forefront of training a new generation.

Good evening.

Huge disappointment for Wales fans today after England snatched a late

victory in their Euro 2016 match.

Manager Chris Coleman said they were gutted but there's

still everything to play for.

And Gareth Bale, who scored Wales' only goal of the game,

said they'd go into their next match with even more strength.

Russia on Monday now becomes a crucial game.

Iwan Griffiths reports from Lens.

With their songs of support they had carried their team for 90 minutes

but left Stade Bollaert-Delelis devastated but still hopeful

of a place in the last 16.

My hopes are for the boys to get their heads up.

It's not the end of the world.

We still have a great chance to qualify.

So disappointing at the end there.

I thought we were just going to hold on.

But it wasn't to be.

Gutting really.

But we are Wales, we beat Russia and we go through.

March on.

Come on, Wales! Come on!

It was a late last gasp effort but even Gareth Bale couldn't

rescue his team at the death.

Disappointed at the moment but inside we still feel strong,

we still feel happy.

We are enjoying the experience.

We still have one more game to go and the tournament

is not over yet.

We are still in the thick of it and we are going to 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 Raheem Sterling should

have done better in front of goal.

Although in the minority supporters in red were as vocal as ever.

Welsh fans are trying to lift their side.

While their players were put under constant pressure.

England looked dangerous, Coleman looked on nervously.

But Wales and Gareth Bale only need one chance, the free kick

looked a bit far out.

Not for this man.

Gareth Bale!

With England trailing, Roy Hodgson's team returned

to the field after the break with intent.

A really positive start from England.

Wayne Hennessey, heroic in goal.

But with England pressing, defence stretched and confusion in

the box, the keeper could do very little to save Jamie Vardy's effort.

Wales 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 Hennessey in the box.

The fans, subdued.

The Wales squad and manager, gutted.

We're disappointed, we're gutted.

We've got to move on, we've got to put

this to bed and show a reaction when we play on Monday

against a tough Russian team.

Knowing if we get a good result then we're still

in the tournament.

There is still all to play for.

It is the fifth consecutive defeat against England

but this one will especially hurt for the Wales fans.

They came within minutes to a valuable point.

Now the pressure will be an Chris Coleman's men

when they face Russia in Toulouse on Monday night.

Welsh politicians have been paying tribute to Jo Cox,

the Labour MP who's died after being shot and

stabbed on the street in Birstall near Leeds.

First Minister Carwyn Jones said she was clever, selfless

and a courageous public servant.

Aberavon MP, Stephen Kinnock, knew her for 20 years and shared

an office with her in Westminster.

Parliament has lost an absolute superstar.

British public life has lost somebody that genuinely

believed we can make the world a better place.

Sometimes politics can be a bit cynical, a bit brutal.

But Jo was just a different person to that.

She just shone with warmth.

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 everybody 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's really a lovely person.

A man on trial for murder has told Swansea Crown Court he lost control

and killed his landlord because he was sexually

abused as a child.

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.

The trial continues.

Business leaders are calling for more support

to encourage women in business.

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

they were starting them in America, we would have 23 billion added

to our economy just from allowing women to reach their full potential.

We wanted to highlight some of the key factors

that perhaps are holding women back and some of the key things that can

support and enable them to be able to do that.

Wales is at the forefront of training the next

generation of marine pilots.

Associated British Ports say an apprenticeship being run here,

the first of its kind, is helping address a global shortage

of qualified maritime officers.

Jordan Davies has been out with the first group of trainees.

As apprenticeships go it is pretty cool.

Being driven to work in this, ?1.5 million all-weather boat.

To take control of this, a 2,500 tonne cargo ship

anchored off Barry.

What are conditions like today?

It is quite good today.

Fair conditions.

Sometimes can get a bit 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

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, of course, you are

going to be daunted by it.

But it will soon come naturally to you.

You start off on relatively small ones and you work up to the

very biggest.

Initially, the daunting nature of it is exciting.

What are your hopes for the future?

Obviously, the South Wales district is an amazing area to work, very

varied, coming up and down the Bristol Channel everyday.

I just hope to build a great future here in South Wales.

As the captain watches on Kym and John make

their way onto the ship.

Much of the job is about communication.

This is an international crew.

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.

It is one that will grow.

The actual pool of people is getting smaller and for a

company like ABP, we are very long-term, it is about growth,

we foresee a big issue

in the future if we don't do something at this stage.

This apprenticeship is a way for ABP to ensure they have enough

quality 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.

Rhys Patchell has been named at fullback for Wales in 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 row for Bradley Davies.

Patchell was a late injury call up and only arrived in the country

on Monday morning.

Well, let's return to that Wales England Euro 2016 match now.

In schools, offices, pubs, clubs across Wales, a nation

has taken time out to watch.

Employers had been urged to be sympathetic to leave requests

and some bosses put TV's in the workplace so fans

could follow Wales' progress.

Nick Palit reports.

Come on Wales!

From early this morning fans descended on the Welsh capital,

a liquid breakfast to lubricate the vocal muscles in

anticipation of a joyous afternoon.

Come on Wales!

Flag and hat sellers were making a roaring trade.

Just being in Europe is unimaginable, isn't it.

Waiting since 1958, since the World Cup.

And you are playing your neighbours.

Wales!

Even here in the wilds of Snowdonia there was

football fever.

Un, dau, tri.

Bala temporarily re-named in honour of our most

famous player.

The mayor has extended her invitation for him and

the Wales squad to visit and hopefully, maybe,

we will see Bale one day in Bala, or rather Bale in Bale.

Long before kick-off, fans were securing their spaces

at fan zones everywhere.

At Castle Square in Swansea, they were bathed in sunshine.

But in Cardiff, as kick-off approached, the heavens opened.

Once two o'clock came in pubs and clubs, schools, hospitals,

offices, even converted warehouses like this,

the whole nation was glued to the big screen.

The downpour couldn't dampen the spirits

of the thousands who gathered at Wales's largest fan zone

at Coopers Field in Cardiff, who were awarded

with a first-half lead off the boot of Bale.

Joy too at the Masons Arms in Denbigh.

And at this coach company near Aberystwyth where

drivers were allowed to watch the match in the office.

At half-time, though, with Wales leading, 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.

I will always be wonderful forever again.

Just keep it 1-0.

Please!

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.

There were some heavy showers in the Cardiff fanz one earlier.

So what's in store? Here's Derek.

Good evening.

The weather in France is similar to hear at the moment.

In other words, sunshine, heavy showers

and a few thunderstorms as well.

That is what we can expect tomorrow.

In other words, a real mix.

For tonight, a few showers around.

Otherwise dry, one or two mist patches forming

and not a cold night.

Lowest temperatures 10-14 Celsius.

Tomorrow morning, some places dry and bright but not everywhere.

There will be a few showers dotted around.

One or two on the heavy side.

Across the rest of the UK, in the south, a

mixture of sunny spells and showers.

More thundery showers brewing up during the day.

Torrential in places with the risk of flash flooding.

It will be hit and miss again.

For Northern Ireland and the North West of Scotland,

mostly dry with some sunshine but the North East of

Scotland and North East England cloudy and damp with rain

and drizzle.

We do have a Met Office warning in force for scattered

downpours tomorrow.

But some places will escape.

If you catch a shower it could be very heavy with the risk of

flash flooding and hail.

Some places will stay dry with some sunshine.

Top temperatures 16-20 Celsius.

Heavy showers in the south-east tomorrow evening will clear.

Much of the country then dry overnight bar the

odd shower and a slightly cooler, fresher night.

Saturday, a decent day.

One or two showers here and there but mainly dry.

The clouds breaking with some sunshine.

Sunday will start dry and bright but it looks like clouding over

and we could see some rain on Sunday evening,

the wind is picking up as well.

Next week changeable but some decent dry spells as well.

Maybe warmer by next weekend.

That is all from me.

I wish you a good night and I'll see you tomorrow.

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