29/06/2016 BBC Wales Today

A major rescue operation in the Brecon Beacons after 26

Emergency service and mountain rescue teams battled in poor weather

You don't expect wind and rain in the middle of June.

And you can see now, blue sky, how fast the weather

can change within the hour that we have been stood here.

The 26 children have now been brought down the mountain and they

are the Community Hospital where they are being checked over by

medical staff. With Labour in chaos,

what do members here to get First Minister calls

for a leadership contest. We have no of winning an election

if we carry on like this. There needs to be a resolution

and that of course means Rolling out reassurances for Welsh

businesses after Brexit. The Welsh Secretary says

they will get support. Good evening from Lille,

where in 48 hours, Wales face Belgium in the

quarterfinals of Euro 2016. There's no doubting

Gareth Bale's popularity - and while a win on Friday

means his team mate misses a family wedding,

Bale revealed he doesn't expect I planned everything

for after the final, so why was the clever one

in the group, I think. A major operation has been underway

in the Brecon Beacons after a group Mountain rescue teams, emergency

services and the Coastguard's rescue helicopter were deployed to find

a group of 26 teenagers who were doing their Duke

of Edinburgh Award. The group of 15-year-olds

from St Albans in Hertfordshire got lost

in the poor weather They've all been rescued and are now

being assessed in Ben, a difficult rescue

operation this afternoon? Yes, it has been very difficult.

Like you said, I am currently in Ystradgynlais but the heart of this

operation took place some six or seven miles up the road at the

bottom of the Brecon Beacons. We understand that 26 children from

Saint buns School in North London had made their way over here to

south Wales where they were taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh Silver

award. We understand the children were up on the mountain and split

into four different groups and in one of those groups, to children

became very unwell. Their friends then contacted the emergency service

that around 1:30pm and then in a broad rescue teams were deployed,

three mountain teams in fact, as well as the Ambulance Services, they

also had assistance from the air. A rescue operation took around about

three to four hours and it was very cloudy. There was heavy rain and of

course it was very cold. These children were lost in quite a remote

area, as one of the search and rescue teams told is a short while

ago. We have been involved in a search and rescue for a number of

Duke of Edinburgh students who were lost on the Hill this morning. In

the poor weather conditions. You have all seen what that was like.

They were located. We used the rescue 189 helicopter, that helped

take off all their equipment and kit. All of the groups have been

located and all of them are currently either off or being walked

off the hill. What can you tell us about the condition of the

schoolchildren? The children were brought down off the mountain around

about an hour ago by the search and rescue team. Their bags were brought

down ahead of them because of the weight. The children were so cold

and tired. They have since been brought here to the Community

Hospital where they are being checked over by medical staff. One

of the team leaders from the school told me half an hour ago what the

latest is on their condition. They did as they were trained. They were

told to put their bags up so they fed themselves, watered themselves,

make sure they were warm. And then as soon as they were ready, the

mountain rescue workers happy that everything was OK, they was walked

down the safest quickest route down the mountain. We also understand

that the children are in good spirits and they will be taken

shortly from the hospital down the road to where they are staying

overnight before then making their way back to the school in London

after what has been a very long and worrying day.

The First Minister says Labour has "no hope" of winning an election

Carwyn Jones was speaking in the wake of the overwhelming vote

of no confidence in Jeremy Corbyn and said there now needs to be

The Labour leader says quitting would betray the members

So with the party in chaos, how is that playing out in Wales?

Here's Political Editor, Nick Servini.

Is anyone listening to Jeremy Corbyn?

This was the Labour leader in Cardiff in the referendum

campaign and it is his role in that which is at the centre

It is not exactly 180, but in fact, it was 172 of his own MPs

who refused to back him in a secret ballot.

That of course was among MPs at Westminster.

I spoke to two Labour councillors, one who wants Jeremy Corbyn to go

Regrettably, I think that he should step down.

Amongst his MPs and I am fearful that in the event of a subsequent

general election when ever that will take place that the core Labour

Surely there is something missing here between

The vast majority of the membership want Jeremy.

What is missing between those two dots, why can't we join the dots?

Local councillors pride themselves in being in touch with their party

members but no one really knows what would happen

if there was another leadership contest.

MPs believe much of the support that previously existed

for Jeremy Corbyn is on the wane because the referendum

Corbyn loyalists say the Brexit has caused upheaval everywhere

and the last thing Labour needs to do is throw things up in the air.

The First Minister has refused to directly criticise Jeremy Corbyn

but he did say that if he had lost that level of support

among his own Assembly Members, he would find it difficult

to continue and he had this assessment of

We have no hope of winning an election if we carry

There needs to be a resolution and then of course that then means

At the start of the week, eight of Labour's shadow

Three more have now followed, leaving one Welsh MP,

Chris Bryant, Nia Griffith and Owen Smith are among

the more prominent, with the Shadow Welsh Secretary role

still vacant, despite being offered to four MPs.

Jeremy Corbyn supporters in Wales have warned that there could be

consequences for the MPs who have gone against him.

I think that we really do need to look at a more robust structure

of accountability for our MPs, including mandatory reselection.

I think for those MPs who have been consistently disloyal

to the leadership then I think that is what constituency parties

There are some MPs that have proven that they put themselves before

The drama may be all happening at Westminster at the moment but it

looks increasingly likely that it will be resolved

by voters in heartland areas across the country.

How serious is this for Labour? It is one of the biggest crises the

party has faced. He has stubbornly stood his ground that it looks

likely that we will go to either ship contest. It really is a role of

the dice. If Jeremy Corbyn wins again, then it becomes very

difficult to envisage how so many of these MPs could operate underneath

him. For example Chris is yesterday described him as narcissistic,

egotistical and arrogant. And Chris Bryant the Rhondda MP has questioned

whether Jeremy Corbyn even voted leaving the referendum campaign. And

then if you go one step further, if many of these MPs are deselected,

then you really are in the territory of the party spitting, which is

people are openly talking about as a possibility. And how do you think

party members would vote if there was a leadership contest gushing

mark the critics are saying there is a soft underbelly of those who

supported him last year and these people have seen the scale of the

challenge and believe there should be changed. The real danger is that

those who support Jeremy Corbyn could just hold their ground even

further and portray this as a rather grubby coup by a group of MPs who

never liked him anyway. And if we are not situation, it is very

difficult to see how the party can navigate its way through it.

The First Minister also said this morning that he'll make sure

Wales gets the best deal following the Brexit vote

and stressed the importance of access to the single market.

It comes as Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns has been meeting

with business leaders, telling them they will be supported

Our business correspondent Brian Meechan has more.

Since the UK's decision to leave the European Union last week, the focus

of this business in Caldicot like most across Wales has been on

continuing to build on its success. This company uses PVC for canopies,

banners and other structures, for sporting events like Wimbledon and

concerts. It has been operating on this industrial estate since it

started in 2000 and it now employs almost 30 people. Some of the

workers here told me they were very happy with the decision to leave the

EU. It is a good thing for the UK. It is about time we all got our

country back and do what us Brits do best. I voted out. I was happy with

it. But we will just see how things pan out. Managers are more concerned

about the uncertainty it has caused. I do think it was well explained

anyway. I think there was a hell of a long build-up to it which I think

affected business at the time. The effect now that we have... Post

Brexit, I am not sure what will happen next. I don't think anyone

knows. Realistically, everything now hinges on what the UK can negotiate

with the European Union but it is not in a position to dictate terms.

Access to the European single market and controlling immigration will be

two key areas. Successfully achieving one will probably require

giving some ground on the other. The Welsh Secretary was in Cardiff

meeting business leaders to try to give them some assurances about the

governments actions. I can tell people for at least two years and

seemingly beyond that there is the opportunity of getting ourselves in

a strong position, as well as untangling our position slowly so

that Wales can continue with the greatest ability possible. The CBI

warned ahead of the referendum that leaving the European Union would be

damaging but now says we have got to get on with the outcome. There are

some very real short-term concerns about the strength of the pound for

example, what happens to immigrant labour which is currently in this

country, there are also medium-term consent -- concerns about trade. We

should not kid ourselves that there are concerns out there but we are

trained to be as optimistic and confident as possible, rolling our

sleeves up and getting round the tea -- table. With the UK voting for

Brexit less than a week ago, it is too early to know what it will mean

for businesses like this one. In the meantime, like many others, they are

getting on with the job in hand while the politicians negotiate the

rest. The MP for Preseli Pembrokeshire,

Stephen Crabb, has launched his campaign to become the next Prime

Minister. The Work and Pensions Secretary

dismissed claims he's too inexperienced to replace

David Cameron as Conservative leader and said his background

in negotiating further power for Wales puts him in a good

position to take Britain out He's the first MP to throw his hat

in the ring and addressed a packed I am going to take one

final question from David He knows far too much

about me, but only if it Stephen, as Secretary of State

for Wales, you set yourself a task of finding a cross-party

consensus on devolution. If you couldn't find that, how

you're going to negotiate Britain's exit from the European Union and how

can you lead a one nation government when as a Welsh MP, there are some

vote is on your own legislation you will not be able

to take part in? That is an interesting question

about devolution arrangements. We did establish that cross-party

agreement in the end. We managed to blend all of those

different viewpoints from the Welsh nationalists

to the Conservatives, who were completely

opposed to devolution. I brought together

people around the table. I managed to get a coherent position

and we are taking forward a bill. As far as my working Wales goes,

that actually proves the points I have been trained

to make in the speech. With regard to English votes

for English laws, English and Welsh votes for English and Welsh laws,

let's not use today as an opportunity to get bogged down

in that constitutional question. David, he's confident he can be the

Prime Minister. Stephen Crabb knows he is the

underdog but sometimes in these elections, it is the outsider who

wins. In the referendum campaign, Stephen Crabb campaigned for Britain

to remain inside the European Union, so his big challenge today was to

try to convince Conservative Party voters who often decide to leave

that he was prepared to deliver the Brexit they had voted for. And he

said that when looking at that, he would be taking on things like

taking control of immigration and ensuring that was a red line for a

Stephen Crabb government. He also said he was worried about the future

of the United Kingdom but he had a plan to save it and that was tied in

with the Brexit negotiations. He would set up an advisory council on

which the members would include the First Minister of Wales Scotland and

Northern Ireland and the London mayor. An outside chance the, yes,

but he hopes to come through the middle. We will know tomorrow will

his main opponents are likely to be when nominations close. Boris

Johnson and Theresa May are the front runners.

Still to come in the programme, mobbed by fans ahead of the Euro

20-16 quarter finals - Gareth Bale says Wales have

And with tens of thousands of Belgians expected in Lille, getting

hotels is proving difficult for Welsh fans.

An inquest jury has concluded that inadequate procedures and staff

shortages probably contributed to the death of a pensioner

Gwilym Lumley died after an incident with a fellow patient at the Heddfan

His family were fighting to get him transferred to a residential home

A family united by grief at their loss and anger

His son Richard gave a statement following the jury's decision.

It has been a hard few days here for our family but necessary ones.

Listing this morning to changes being made in procedures

by the trust has made it slightly easier to bear.

We accept the verdict today and have agreed to assist the health

board in any way we can to improve their services.

A retired chemical engineer, Gwilym Ivor Lumley, known as Ivor,

enjoyed an active life - rock climbing, cross country skiing

But in 2014, he developed dementia and was sectioned under

the Mental Health Act because of occasional aggressive behaviour.

He was detained at the Gwanwyn ward in the Heddfan mental health unit

He died in November, a week after an incident

with another patient caused him to fall leading to

His family had tried in vain to get him transferred

to a residential home in the weeks before but there were delays

and confusion among staff about the correct procedure.

Betsi Cadwaladr health board says, "We acknowledge that poor

communication and documentation contributed to a delay

in Mr Lumley's discharge to a community setting,

and apologise unreservedly to his family."

Staff told the inquest that there's been a steep learning curve,

staffing levels have increased and communication has improved.

The jury recorded a conclusion of accidental death saying

its probable that inadequate policies and procedures

as well as staffing issues contributed to Mr Lumley's death.

The coroner John Gittins said he would give the health board six

months to demonstrate that improvements are being implemented

or he would issue a report highlighting his recommendations

115 jobs are under threat at a chemical plant in Barry.

The Dow Corning factory employs 630 people.

The company says the decision has nothing to do with the UK

Police were justified in using a patrol car to kill a dog

which was running loose on the A55, according to a review

The foxhound was deliberately run over near Conwy in February

after officers couldn't bring it under control.

The review says no action should be taken against officers but patrol

vehicles should carry slip leads and nets in future.

Cwmcarn High School in Caerphilly will close in two years' time.

In a letter to parents, governors said that the number

The discovery of asbestos in 2012 meant the school had to be

relocated to Ebbw Vale, 12 miles away, for over a year.

To Euro 2016 and in 48 hours, Wales face Belgium

in the quarterfinals of the tournament.

Gareth Bale says Wales have moved to another level since they last

played and beat Belgium over a year ago.

On Friday, the two teams meet in Lille, where we can

Friday's game against Belgium will be the biggest game since 1958,

Belgium are favourites, but will be wary of the Wales team,

as Gareth Bale and his team mates beat them in qualification

We can beat the teams, it does give you that extra

bit of confidence for the team and it does take

I think from that night, from beating Belgium,

we have gone up to another level and we have taken that

game on, with playing more games in our system

and gelling even more, it

Where do you get your motivation to play

We know that beating Belgium will mean Chris Gunter

misses his brother's wedding in Mexico.

Neil Taylor won't be able to go to a Beyonce concert.

There are sacrifices throughout the Wales squad.

Bale set out his summer plans for us today.

I've planned everything for after the final.

I was the clever one in

We are the only home nation left in the competition,

which is an amazing achievement in itself.

The game against Northern Ireland was a very ugly game that

The border with Belgium is around 10 miles that way and the Belgian

players say Friday's game will be like a home match.

Tens of thousands of fans are expected to cross the border.

Wales fans are being warned that getting a hotel room will be

The game coincides with services to remember those who died

in the Battle of the Somme a century ago.

This is lovely, I have got to be honest.

For the Wales fans on their way to Lille, there is a small

Le Gallois, a local twist on Welsh rarebit.

And it may prove popular, especially when there are already

plenty of home comforts for their Belgian opposition.

In fact, about ten miles along this road from this end of Lille,

over the border into Belgium, they have made their loyalty

is pretty clear and this village, which is just a short 20 minute

drive is much closer than where most of the Welsh fans

No wonder the Belgians consider Friday night as a home match.

It is no surprise then that Belgium fans outnumbered the Welsh

From what we read, it is between 100,000,

There is also some kind of action going on for the French

And supporters from Wales who have made it had to plan well in advance.

We booked all the quarterfinal possibilities in the hope that one

of them would come up because it was free cancellation.

Accommodation is proving particularly expensive on Friday,

as the city plays host to commemorations to mark

the centenary of the Battle of the Somme.

The Foreign Office is warning people to leave plenty of time to travel

and fans are being told to make alternative plans.

Lille has been earmarked for the main centre

for the remembrance services, a lot of people are going to be

Old people old people and people who want to remember their family.

And it is going to be expensive for those, never mind

The football fans have just ended up here, we'll be near we were

Trying to book accommodation for one, it is 500

At home in Bridgend, Ryan and his dad have not missed

Getting to Lille has proved the most difficult and costly.

We have got a 6am start to drive to Folkestone.

We have got the Channel Tunnel to Calais.

We could not get accommodation in Lille, so we are

There were no options available or they were very expensive.

Plenty more Wales fans will arrive over the next couple of days

to make their mark on the city and hopefully balance out any

reminders of close relationships with very near neighbours.

This time last year, we were basking in the sunshine. Today has been

pretty cold and wet but the weather improving a little bit as we head

into tonight. Certainly bright for the start of tomorrow morning with

patchy rain to come. Here is the radar picture, showing the extent of

the rain that came in from the West. Behind it, it is brighter and we do

have some showers running across North Wales. Some evening sunshine

once the sunset we will see clear skies. Mist and fog forming tomorrow

morning. Temperatures not dropping too much. Tomorrow, pressure is

trying to rise from the south. Also this weather front is sneaking in

from the west, bringing some all cloud and rain with it by the time

we get into the afternoon. But for the rush-hour first thing tomorrow

morning, it is mostly dry and bright. The cloud will thicken from

the West. Then it is a case of patchy rain as we head into late

morning and into the afternoon. Those temperatures 15-17dC. Tomorrow

night, the rain continuing for a time but it will push through pretty

quickly. On Friday morning, more patchy in nature. Tembi does not

dropping too much thanks to the wind, ranging from 11-14dC. As we

head towards the end of the week, we will see another feature pushing up

from the North, bringing some showers with it. It is a dry start

to Friday morning. Then those showers across parts of the North

and West, spilling further south. Some useful weather in between.

Temperatures ranging 14-16dC and it will be rather blustery. As we head

into the weekend, Saturday is your best day. More in the way of

sunshine. More persistent rain to come by the time we get to Sunday. A

reminder of the top story, 26 teenagers from London have been

rescued in the breast -- Brecon Beacons.

They have all now been taken to safety. And the First Minister has

joined calls for a leadership contest after a vote of

no-confidence in Jeremy Corbyn by his own Labour MPs. Jeremy Corbyn

says quitting would betray the members that backed him. We have no

hope of winning an election if we carry on like this. There needs to

be a resolution and then of course, that then means a leadership

contest. You can hear more from Carwyn Jones

on the Wales Report at 10:40pm on BBC One.

Carwy The next subtitled bulletin is just before eight o'clock, more

after the News at Ten. For now, from all of us here,

have a good evening.