19/12/2016 BBC Wales Today

We did not want to hear that. That is all

Zoe Morgan and Lee Simmons - the young couple stabbed to death

Andrew Saunders pleads guilty to murder

Who should decide how much income tax you pay?

Soon it could be the Welsh Government rather than Westminster.

A riot in the centre of Newport - fireworks hurled at police,

and the Charity Commission is called to investigate claims of financial

mismanagement at an animal sanctuary.

We shouldn't pay it - the call from fans

after the Football Association of Wales is fined by Fifa

because poppies were displayed at a game last month.

A 20-year-old man has admitted murdering a young couple found

stabbed on one of Wales' busiest shopping streets.

Zoe Morgan and Lee Simmons - who'd been together

just a few months - worked together at the Matalan Store

Their bodies were discovered outside the store in September.

Andrew Saunders has now pleaded guilty to their murders.

It was just before six o'clock in the morning on the 28th

of September this year that one of Wales' busiest shopping streets

It's busy now, full of Christmas shoppers, but when police arrived

to cordon off Queen Street to start their investigation

early that morning, it would have been quiet.

The focus of their investigation was near this Matalan store.

Two workers - a young couple who'd met there -

were found stabbed outside on the street.

Three hours later, at around 9.00, as shoppers and workers

arrived in the city centre, officers arrested 20-year-old

He's now admitted murdering Zoe Morgan and Lee Simmons,

who'd been in a relationship for a few short months.

21-year-old Zoe worked as a window dresser,

having just finished a fashion course at the University

Alongside the flowers and gifts left outside the store,

Zoe's family also paid tribute to her, describing her

as a beautiful daughter, sister, granddaughter and auntie who had

a heart of gold, while Lee's friends say the 33-year-old was a genuine

and lovely young man who always had a smile on his face.

In the days and weeks after, relatives and friends gathered, too,

at vigils in the city to remember the couple.

He was very quiet, kept himself to himself.

Lovely, genuine guy, wouldn't hurt a fly.

I only saw them last week as a couple.

Saw them a few months ago that they had put on Facebook

they were in a relationship, which I just thought was lovely,

It was just so sweet and so nice to see them happy.

This morning, at Cardiff Crown Court, Andrew Saunders,

of no fixed abode, spoke to confirm his name before pleading

Prosecutors say the judge will now have to watch disturbing CCTV

footage before sentencing the 20-year-old in the New Year.

The Football Association of Wales has been fined by Fifa

because poppies were displayed in the Cardiff City Stadium

during last month's World Cup Qualifier against Serbia.

Football's governing body took action against Wales because fans

wore poppies in the stands - and the Armed Forces held bunches

Tomos Dafydd has been following the story.

Tomos - how much are we talking about ?

There was a remote chance that Wales would have points deducted -

Wales opted against allowing their players to wear black

Instead, they laid a wreath beside the pitch and fans held up

Fifa weren't happy - tonight they say they're not judging

specific commemorations - but it did point out that rules need

to be applied in a neutral and fair manner across Fifa's 211 members.

"The display of any political or religious symbol is not allowed -

In the stadium and on the pitch, there is only room for

While the FAW didn't want to comment,

the Royal British Legion says it's "extremely disappointed" that Fifa

regards the poppy as a political symbol.

Football Supporters Federation Cymru said fans are outraged and says

the FAW "shouldn't pay the fine - we should ignore it."

We haven't heard the last of this - English FA are appealing.

The body which sets the laws and rules of the game

I understand that the meeting will be used by at least one

association to clarify and give greater definition to the law

which bans political, religious and personal statements.

It all boils down to whether the poppy is a political

statement or not - Fifa thinks it is -

and that's why the FAW will have to pay ?15,500.

Thank you, we will see you later in the programme for the rest of the

day's sport. Who should be in charge of setting

how much income tax you pay? From 2019 - it could be

the Welsh Government. An agreement struck

between Westminster and Cardiff Bay means ministers here -

if they want to - could cut or raise Here's our political

editor Nick Servini. You can have this coin. He's a

recognisable character at this time of the year, but that this

Dickensian Christmas show in Newport, even Scrooge was handed out

the money. That sense of good well has even extended to politics, with

an agreement between the UK and Welsh governments on how to fund

Wales in future. The Treasury at long denied it but the accusation

from ministers in Cardiff was that Wales had a miserly deal. The

implications of this deal go way beyond Christmas. The First Minister

has always said he doesn't want any control over income tax unless there

is a better financial package on offer from the Treasury. He'd always

said that if he'd gone to the Chancellor in future asking for more

money, he would simply turn round and say to him, you want more money,

but the tax of yourself. Now that a financial deal is in place, though,

it paves the way for the partial control of income tax to be devolved

for the first time. So, what's wrapped up in it? Now the Welsh

government and the Treasury have introduced a guarantee that funding

per head will never drop below 15% more than the UK average. In 2018,

it will be responsible for stamp duty and landfill tax, which will

raise around ?250 million. In 2019, it could be partial control of

income tax, which could generate more than ?2 billion per year. It

means the Welsh government of the day would be responsible for raising

20% of everything it spends. It does seem impossible to me to argue

against the proposition, but a democratic institution that spends

money should bear some responsibility for raising that

money. We'll be doing that for the first time, that is a very serious

set of responsibilities. It will change the nature of the debate, but

it will do it in a way, as I say, which underpins the growing maturity

of devolution here in Wales. This is not the end of the story. Plans are

underway to devolve new powers on transport and energy. Devolving

income tax without the need for a referendum is wrapped up in the same

process. Currently going through Parliament. Assembly members give

their verdict next month. The finance deal makes it more likely

they will approve the Wales Bill. Despite reservations. And they will

come under pressure from the UK Government. It goes along with the

Wales Bill that empowers the Welsh government is to legislate on things

that matter. I don't want any more constitutional argument is, I don't

want any more debates relating to finance. This settles those for the

long term so it is now up to the Welsh government to be able to

respond in answering the needs of education and health and in so many

other important public services. It's been years rather than days to

get to this point, but at long last many of the old claims of funding of

the Assembly appeared to be consigned to the history books.

Nick's with me now for some breaking political news to tell you about -

the minority Labour government in the Assembly - now has

Former Plaid Cymru Leader, Dafydd Elis Thomas -

who now sits as an independent - has told BBC Wales -

he'll support them throughout this term.

I don't think so. You have to remember that Lord Ellis Thomas left

Plaid Cymru to become an Independent in October. At the time, he said

Plaid were not serious about being in government since Labour. Since

then, there has been a fair amount of speculation that he could become

part of the Labour Administration. I should stress, that is not what has

happened here, but he has given his commitment to support Labour. We

have had a statement from him saying that he wants to provide a stable

majority for a government that to develop devolution and to negotiate

a continuing relationship with mainland Europe. Now, for Carwyn

Jones, it is a case of Christmas coming early. He has a commitment

from him to give in effect a working majority and he hasn't yet to

officially offer him a job. Many people watching will say, so what?

What does this really mean in the real world? At the moment, Labour

are in effect reliant on Plaid Cymru to get a working majority. They're

all of committees in place and deals for that to happen. The upshot of

this is that on paper at least they may not need that. As a result, that

deal may collapse. Leanne Wood has said that if Carwyn Jones offers

Lord Ellis Thomas a job, that deal will become null and void. That has

not happened at this case. Really, actually, that deal just may

continue as it has done in the next few months. I think it will become

more difficult for Plaid Cymru to really put the squeeze on Labour

because Carwyn Jones and Labour will have the confidence they know they

could in theory call on Lord Ellis Thomas if need be, so I suspect the

upshot of all this is we will see a far more confident First Minister

and a far more confident Labour Party, knowing they could have the

numbers if they need. Four prisoners barricaded

themselves into a cell in Cardiff prison yesterday

in protest at being moved there from Birmingham,

following a riot at They surrendered after two hours

and no-one was injured. The Ministry of Justice says

all prisons are being closely At least a thousand fish -

including Salmon and Sea Trout - have died after the River Teifi

was polluted - according Water was discoloured in Ceredigion

with environmental officers believing the source of the problem

to be an agricultural site Control measures have been put

in place to stop any Passengers travelling between south

Wales and London over Christmas are being urged to plan ahead -

as Paddington station will be There'll be no services operating

to and from the station from Christmas Eve until December

29th - as Network Rail Three men have been

jailed following a riot in the centre of Newport -

during which fireworks The disturbance - which took place

in the Pill area of the city - also saw wheelie bins set alight

and Molotov cocktails thrown. It was a disturbance that saw shop

fronts and cars set ablaze, commercial bins torched,

and Molotov cocktails It had to be dealt

with by riot police. Residents say they've never

seen anything like it. Today, those said to have encouraged

the disorder were jailed. Gary Radford, seen here,

and Ahbil Ahmed, both 23, They encouraged

children to take part. Grant Cuthbert, who is 32,

threw a Molotov cocktail And this is just how close

police came to being hit by some of the fireworks -

a deliberate effort to target them. Other disturbances in Pill

saw ambulance crews Some motorists were forced

to turn their cars around to escape Police said large fireworks

were recovered the morning after one In sentencing, the judge said this

was a very serious incident on the streets of Newport,

where missiles and Molotov He said all of the men

were of an age to know better. Now, all three men have been

sentenced to a total of more Much more to come

before seven o'clock. A Flintshire animal sanctuary

accused of having dirty, overcrowded conditions,

now faces fresh claims of financial he won't step down as Swansea boss -

as his teams slips up Lights, camera, action -

there's plenty of it here in Wales. The creative industries sector

is one of the fastest growing the Welsh economy -

but how much of that success has been fuelled by subsidies

from the Welsh Government? From the set of the latest

production to get funding from ministers, our arts

and media correspondent, On set with the cast

and crew of Journey's End. Behind the wooden walls

is a First World War dugout, reconstructed at Pinewood

for a feature film that chose to come to Wales over the acres

of studio space available The producer said there

was a straightforward incentive. There was no doubt that the Welsh

government's involvement in this media fund and encouraging

businesses and film businesses into Wales

was the reason that we're here. A slice of the Welsh government's

?30 million film fund can be The strings attached mean

at least half the production must be shot in Wales,

and it's managed on a commercial basis by Pinewood, rather

than by government ministers. Journey's End is spending

more in Wales than it's received in funding,

and while the film industry in Wales had bumpy beginnings,

the director says it's perfect Wales is such an established

film-making... We are matching it for northern

France, so we are able to find lots and lots of places that

worked really well. Boosting the creative industries

is an economic priority for the Welsh government,

and ministers insist the finance Over time, our support translates

into the development of a better skills base and ultimately

for the long term it's the availability of skills

and the infrastructure that will determine whether or not the

creative industries thrive in Wales. Those skills have already worked

hard on one of the stars Much of the postproduction

work on Ethel Ernest Business is good for this studio,

though the boss admits there There could always do

with being more skilled people. But I think the important thing

is to make sure that productions have their heart

in Wales and that... Not reflecting Welsh culture -

there doesn't have to be that - but that are based around

Welsh creativity. The journey for Wales's creative

industries hasn't always been smooth, but busy studios and film

crews that are fully booked means there's cautious optimism that it's

finally found its feet. The latest winner

of The Apprentice - 24-year-old Alana Spencer

from Aberystwyth - says the manufacturing

for her luxury cake business will remain in Wales and she's

already found premises. The 24-year-old won a quarter

of a million pounds investment and a 50/50 business partnership

with Lord Sugar in the 12th A Pembrokeshire head teacher has

been sacked for gross misconduct. Irwyn Wilcox had been

suspended from his post at Fishguard's Ysgol Glannau Gwine

in November last year. Details of the misconduct allegation

have not been revealed. There are calls for the Charity

Commission to investigate claims of financial mismanagement

at an animal sanctuary Capricorn Animal Rescue,

based in Padeswood near Mold, was the subject of a BBC Wales Week

in Week Out investigation last week, which showed animals

being kept in poor conditions. But former volunteers say

there are also questions Undercover filming at

Capricorn Animal Rescue showed overcrowded, dirty conditions

and other welfare issues. There's two rabbits in this

enclosure and there's But other serious problems have been

highlighted by a number Vikki Savage says she was denied

access to the charity's accounts The trustees eventually saw

bank account entries and receipts from a wholesaler

which caused concern. When we got the bank accounts

we noticed that there was a lot of spend in Makro and we never,

ever buy animal food from there because we go to the Mill,

so we wondered what that spend could actually be and it was quite

regular, so we went to Makro, asked if we could have the receipts

which relate to them, and we were absolutely astounded

to find it was alcohol. There was lots of spirits

and shots and shot glasses It wasn't anything relating

to animal care whatsoever. In response, Sheila Stewart told BBC

Wales: This weekend saw protesters gather

at the charity's shop in Mold. They want their long list

of grievances to be taken We expect all the publicity

we are getting from this will make the Charity Commission

opened their eyes and see that an inquiry is needed to make certain

all these facts that we've got and all the evidence we've provided

to them is looked at properly The Charity Commission told us it's

received a number of complaints It's provided regulatory advice

and guidance in the form of an action plan and will be

monitoring the charity to ensure Tomos is back now with the rest

of tonight's sport - and it's not going well

for Swansea's manager. He's under increasing pressure -

and amid questions over Bob Bradley's position,

Swansea City have tonight said it's business as usual and no statement

or meetings are planned Bradley was defiant after another

defeat on the road - he says he'll continue to look

to the future, but his side is just one place from bottom

in the Premier League. Bob Bradley's side

are in the relegation The manager says new

players are needed. He'll look to strengthen

his side in all areas We said many times that we certainly

think we can prove ourselves But I've also said that

the matches between now And then obviously January

3rd comes quickly, so most likely you're not deep

enough into the transfer window that you had much

change at that point. Middlesbrough were not

entirely convincing. Their manager said it was their

worst performance of the season. Still, it was enough

to topple Swansea. What a finish that is

by Alvaro Negredo. The Swans' defensive

frailties laid bare again, Swansea's owners said

after appointing Bob Bradley in October that they could not allow

the club to drift further, but results

have not improved. If you were given the chance to pick

a fixture, you'd probably take, unfairly or cruelly,

whichever way you want to look at it, Swansea

at home, wouldn't you? Their team has the Premier League's

worst defensive record, conceding 37, and only goal

difference keeps them Bob Bradley is the bookmakers'

favourite to be the next Cardiff City have their own

relegation worries to deal-with heading into Christmas -

after a last-minute defeat at home to Barnsley left them

still hovering outside Despite coming back from 3-1 down,

the Bluebirds conceded Manager Neil Warnock says he'll make

changes after losing patience BBC Wales understands

the Welsh Rugby Union has approached three Welsh regional coaches to work

with the national side on the tour to the South Pacific

Islands next summer. Robyn McBryde will coach the side -

and they want Stephen Jones of the Scarlets,

the Osprey's Steve Tandy and Danny Wilson from the Blues

to join him for the series A decision on where Leigh Halfpenny

will play club rugby next season is expected after Christmas -

that's what his Toulon coach thinks. Halfpenny was back

in Wales yesterday - he kicked all of Toulon's points

but it wasn't enough, as the Scarlets beat the French

side for the first time to keep alive their hopes

of progressing in the Scott Williams crossed

for the game's only try but Halfpenny crucially

missed his last penalty in the final seconds of the game -

allowing the Scarlets to win That's tonight's sport -

let's get the weather now with Derek - and Derek -

any signs of a White Christmas? A little snow on the mountains

but for most of us a traditional In other words -

green, wet and windy. Our weather is going to start to

come in from the Atlantic later this Turning drier away from the west

later in the night. Here's the picture for

8.00 in the morning. Most of the rain in the west

from Pembrokeshire to During the day, most

places will stay cloudy. A few spots of rain and drizzle,

mainly in the west. Elswhere drier and in the east

it should brighten-up. Temperatures 5 to 9

Celsius with a south Spreading across the country later

in the evening and overnight. Wednesday breezy

with showers clearing. The best of the sunshine

in the north with the wind easing. On Wednesday night there is a risk

of rain in the south. This will clear leaving Thursday

bright with some sunshine Temperatures a little lower

with a westerly breeze. On Friday a deep low will track

between Scotland and Iceland bringing stronger winds and rain

to the UK. So Friday will start off

dry but it won't last. Turning wet and windy

during the afternoon. Some heavy rain with strong

to gale force winds. That will clear and

then for Christmas. Christmas Eve on Saturday

will be bright and chilly. Some sunshine with a few

blustery showers. On Christmas Day a spell of mild,

wet and windy weather followed by clearer,

colder conditions and a few showers. At this stage, a white Christmas

looks unlikely for most of us. A little snow on the mountains

but nothing significant. Strong winds the main

problem on Christmas Day. A 20-year-old man has admitted

murdering a young couple found stabbed on one of Wales'

busiest shopping streets. The bodies of 21-year-old Zoe Morgan

and 33-year-old Lee Simmons - who worked together in Matalan

on Queen Street in Cardiff - were discovered outside

the store in September. Andrew Saunders -

of no fixed abode - Tonight's other headlines:

The Football Association of Wales has been fined ?15,500

by Fifa because - poppies were displayed

during last month's Wales opted against players wearing

black armbands with the poppy on - instead a mosaic was held up

in the stand, and a wreath was laid Fifa says the display of any

political symbol is not allowed. I'll have an update for you here

at eight o'clock and again That's Wales Today -

thank you for watching - from all of us on the

programme, good evening. This is it, the mission we've been

preparing for our entire lives.