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The house near Carmarthen searched after the London Terror attacks

belongs to the mother of the man responsible.

To have the Metropolitan Police here is something unheard

of and something we hopefully won't have too see again

but sympathy is the main word and the main feeling

Carwyn Jones warns Labour may not deliver the results hoped

for in the party's big test - May's council elections.

The businesses who work along the M4 make their case

Ukele lessons for year six and more money for councils

Will it make up for all the cuts to music services?

It's a sell-out stadium for a crucial World Cup qualifier.

Can Wales beat the Republic of Ireland and close the gap

It's emerged that a house near Carmarthen searched

after the London terror attacks belongs to the mother

Police say the search in Trelech is now over and the mother and step

father of Khalid Masood, are not being treated as suspects.

Tonight a candlelight vigil is being held outside the Senedd

Officers have been guarding the property of Janet

and Philip Ajoa in Trelech since the search by the Wales

counterterrorism unit, alongside Dyfed-Powys Police.

It is understood specialist officers went to the rural

farmhouse in the early hours of yesterday morning.

There were also raids in London and Birmingham.

I would like to appeal specifically to the public, we remain keen

Anybody who understands all his associates were,

anyone who can provide information about the places he has

It is believed that Janet Ajao is the mother of Khaled Masood,

born as Adrian Russell Elms, later Adrian Russell Ajoa, the man

responsible for the terrorist attack in Westminster on Wednesday

afternoon, which killed five people and 50 people injured.

Janet and Philip Ajoa have lived at this property on the outskirts

We have been told that they moved to the area from Tunbridge Wells

and were private people who lived a quiet life here.

It is understood Janet kept a rare breed of sheep and sold meat

We have been told that Philip Ajoa is being treated for cancer.

Local people have told us they weren't in contact

with their son and he had not been seen in the area.

Officers from Dyfed-Powys Police have been at this isolated

They say that the search has now been completed and the occupants

They also say they are receiving the appropriate support.

We were initially made aware of the situation late

yesterday afternoon, that the Metropolitan Police

were investigating some wearing Carmarthenshire.

However, little did we know then that it was right on our doorsteps.

We found out late last night that it was just actually outside

the village of Trelech where the investigation

At first it was a great shock, but as the day has gone on today,

I think there is a great feeling of sympathy amongst the

neighbourhood and the surrounding area towards Mr and Mrs Ajoa.

Dyfed-Powys Police have emphasised that there is no threat to the local

area and nobody has been arrested following the search.

Tonight, a candlelit vigil was held outside the Senedd to remember those

who died in the attack, the effects of which have been felt

First Minister Carwyn Jones has admitted that Labour will find it

tough to avoid losses in May's local elections.

The party now leads 12 out of Wales' 22 councils.

But speaking ahead of Welsh Labour's conference in Llandudno,

he admitted it would not be sensible to pretend things are good

Here's our political editor, Nick Servini.

The foundations of the ancient fortress of Flint Castle dominates

this corner of the DS Jimmy. Fast forward to modern-day politics and

the foundations for so many parties is local government and that applies

to Labour more than anyone else in Wales. The modern-day castles are

the town halls up and down the country. Just down the road from

here is the headquarters of Flintshire County Council. It is the

only one currently controlled by Labour in North Wales. Nearby Flint

is traditionally rock-solid Labour territory, so what do people here

think of the state of the party as we approach the council elections?

Yes, they get my vote every time, I am a trade unionist. But even you

think it is not great as the mine. No, I don't think it is great at the

moment. They have the wrong leader. Not happy with them at all. I just

don't think... They are not like they used to be. Do you think they

will get voted back in? I think they will around year because it has

always been Labour around here. It has been a roller-coaster few years

for Labour. Beginning with the outsider Jeremy Corbyn winning the

leadership contest nearly two years ago. Then Welsh Labour did better

than many expected in the assembly election last year. But failed to

persuade many voters in traditional Labour areas to vote to remain in

the European Union. And all that before Jeremy Corbyn won yet another

leadership contest in the summer. All eyes now turn to the local

authority elections were Labour dominates, particularly along the M4

corridor and in the South Wales valleys, when it is still in control

of every council. Ahead of the conference, the First Minister

Carwyn Jones toured a sealed off pharmaceutical lab on the Deeside

Industrial Park taken Flintshire. The question is whether Welsh Labour

can seal itself from more -- so many of the deep divisions on show within

the party elsewhere. I am not going to pretend things are good at

Westminster. It would not be sensible for me to say that. But

this is not an election at Westminster. This is Welsh Labour

fighting local elections for the people of Wales, same way as we did

last year. Look at what is being delivered on your doorstep, good

delivery from Labour councils. It is important to vote in more Labour

councillors. Last-minute checks are taken out -- carried out at the

conference venue as labour affairs for another big test at the ballot

box. Nick, how do party figures

in Llandudno tonight think the council elections will go

for them? Well, Jamie, there is clearly some

expectation management going on. 2012 was a really good result. The

Welsh football team is looking to continue with the success of the

European Championships and Carwyn Jones likened Labour today... They

are control in 12 out of the 22 councils. If they come away still in

the driving seat in eight or nine, it will have been a good night for

the party. Be that as it may, the strategy for the party here this

weekend will be to signify the message. Fairness seems to be the

one that is breaking through. The difficulty is that last year in the

assembly campaign, they made it all about Carwyn Jones and the

personality of the First Minister. They cannot do that when there are

22 local battles going on across the country. A final thought, it is

often said that the power base of Welsh Labour resides in town halls

up and down the country. At such a divisive moment for the party, I

think we will soon find out how strong that power base for the party

really is. The man who killed Cerys Yemm

at the Sirhowy Arms in Argoed in 2014 had, months earlier,

allegedly sent letters from prison, threatening to kill people,

an inquest has heard. A police officer told the court,

the letters gave him serious concern for the mental wellbeing

of Matthew Williams, and were sent to the crown

prosecution service. But it was decided not to prosecute

because there was not enough evidence to prove the letters

were from him. An inquest has heard that north

Wales businesswoman Stephanie Booth was crushed to death by a tractor

she was using to cut grass at her The 70-year-old was well known

for the TV series "Hotel Stephanie", as well as an unsuccessful bid

to take over Wrexham Football Club. The coroner recorded a conclusion

of accidental death. Businesses are giving evidence

to the public inquiry into plans This week, supporters of the route

favoured by the Welsh government, including the employers

organisation, the CBI, said it was essential

for the project to get the go ahead Next week, businesses

against the plan will explain their objections

to the billion pound scheme. Here's our business

correspondent, Brian Meechan. Two different businesses operating

around Newport, two very different views of what should happen with the

M4. The Welsh Government prefers the Black route to relieve congestion

around the Brynglas tunnels. It is a ?1.1 billion six lane motorway. This

development will see 4000 new homes, office and factory space, shops and

a school. It is evidence to the public enquiry that the black route

is the preferred option. It causes congestion for all those vehicles

going through there and around Cardiff. Any opportunity to allow

movement I think will help business. The CBI favours the black route,

saying the current problems on the M4 cost businesses, including hours

lost in traffic jams. The port of Newport has raised objections to the

black route cutting right across the docks.

One company says it would damage its business. It handles 700,000 tonnes

of steel every year and that means 200 trucks coming in and out of here

every day. This imported steel lies in one of the warehouses at the

docks before being transported to its final destination. If we are

restricted the number of births we can operate, then our competitive

methods could suffer, the board could suffer. A ship can go to any

port. It doesn't have to come to Newport. It is a debate that has

been going on for over 20 years. Whatever the outcome of the enquiry,

it is sure to have an impact on businesses across South Wales.

There's a call for the Welsh Government to give more money

towards projects that integrate refugees and asylum seekers

The Oasis charity in Cardiff has grown considerably

since it opened in 2008 - and offers support and training

for people from all over the world as they settle here.

This year it's received money from Comic Relief.

Eight and a half years ago, the Oasis Centre in Cardiff

40 refugees and asylum seekers would visit each week.

Now, it's a maze of rooms, based in a former church.

But it's a different kind of faith the 140 people who visit here every

Making them feel safe, part of the community,

understanding the laws, understanding the cultural norms is

Getting funding is very difficult and that's why I'm so grateful

for Comic Relief for giving us core funding because it has taken

But getting funding for what to me are core

services is very difficult and very challenging.

And I would hope that the Welsh Government will consider that.

With long waiting lists for classes at nearby colleges,

accredited lessons were introduced here six months ago.

Marion came to Cardiff ten years ago.

Now settled in the capital, she is giving back to the people

who helped her and volunteers at Oasis' clothing store,

where those who have just arrived choose clothes that

I just came from Islam to Christianity and because I have

difficulty in Iran and I couldn't live in Iran.

When I came here, it was very, very hard time for me.

They helped me a lot, learn the most important things,

The Welsh Government doesn't fund Oasis but says it values the hard

work of charities to support refugees and asylum seekers and says

it is investing ?1 million in an advice and advocacy service

For the next two years, ?40,000 from Comic Relief will help

with the day to day running of a centre that's proved a place

We are in Dublin, so too are thousands of fans for a crucial

Wales haven't beaten the Republic of Ireland

And the community in Pembrokeshire founded by Flemish invaders 900

years ago charts its extraordinary tale in tapestry.

?10,000 is being given to each local council across Wales to buy musical

The money from the Welsh government will be targeted

at areas where children are currently missing out.

It comes after years of cuts to music budgets by local councils.

Here's our arts and media correspondent, Huw Thomas.

At Grangetown primary School in Cardiff, the UK -- the lesson is a

fun and focused affair. It is the only chance many of these children

get to hold an instrument and play along with their friends. Every time

I am playing, I learned something different. Music is really fun to

learn also and easy to play. I constantly like to use the ukelele

but we don't constantly have them in class. I wish we would have more

music lessons. The money available for music in schools had been cut

right back in recent years with lessons and instruments forced lower

down the list of priorities for cash-strapped councils and

headteachers. This funding is meant to improve access to music and will

be targeted areas where parents cannot always afford to buy

instruments for children keen to play. This will ensure that they all

have that opportunity to partake in and play an instrument. The ?10,000

per council announced today will also help set up a database to

assess the stock that is held in schools already and plug the gaps.

We want children to have a broad-based experience in school so

not just obviously focusing on core subjects like maths and English but

we do know that developing children's creativity can have an

important impact on how well they do in other subjects. One of those in

charge of music services hopes the money will be a catalyst for further

investment. We have always been a bit of a Cinderella outfit. Never

invited to the ball. People have realised that without this

investment, we will never find Wales' most talented musicians and

we could miss somebody. There is more investment to come with a fund

to be launched soon by the Welsh Government aiming to give better

access to musical activity. In the meantime, these children will keep

practising the ukelele with the prospect of more instruments to

come. Welsh football fans will be

hoping there's plenty Yes, Dublin is the place to be,

as Wales look to topple the Republic Manager Chris Coleman says his side

go into the World Cup qualifier confident and has urged his players

to seize the moment. We'll be live in Dublin

in just a minute. First, Tomos Dafydd has been

soaking up the atmosphere Dublin's cultural quarter,

Temple Bar, taken over tonight. This maze of cobbled streets filled

with travelling fans in red. European semifinalists last summer,

but Wales have recorded just one So, are the players

suffering a Euro hangover? We drew at home with Georgia,

drew at home with Serbia. So I think it's really important

to note that we pick I think Gareth Bale is going

to score and Joe Ledley. Wales say they are desperate

to succeed, desperate to repeat But hopes of getting

to next year's World Cup They have had a better

campaign than us so far. But we feel that if we play our best

game, like we have done on many Wales' star players have been

singled out for criticism here. The former Republic manager

Johnny Giles said Aaron Ramsey And without Gareth Bale,

Wales would be very average. Chris Coleman wasn't

taking the bait. Well, I must be a hell

of a manager then. I'm happy with Johnny

Giles' comments. The last and only competitive away

match between the sides happened Katherine Jenkins belted out

the anthem, Wales lost 1-nil. And playing in defence that day,

a 17-year-old Gareth Bale. He is now Wales' biggest

asset in attack. To stop him, Ireland

will have to hit him fairly. That is what Assistant Manager Roy

Keane has suggested. He is a world-class player

and we will have to be careful and get tight to him in certain

areas, but we can't just fully Tonight's match is not only

significant for Wales' hopes of reaching the World Cup,

but for the manager's Chris Coleman has previously said

he would consider his position if Wales were out of contention

after five games. It is important as a team,

we need to get the three points. If we don't get the three points,

it will be very, very As for Chris Coleman, I mean,

he could have to reconsider what he is going to be doing

with Wales in the future because he did say after the five

games, judge him on that. It has been a quarter of a century

since Wales last celebrated a win over the Republic of Ireland

and while their hosts have been plagued by injuries,

Wales are at full strength and possibly won't have a better

opportunity to beat their hosts. Tomos is outside the Aviva Stadium

for us tonight, where Yes, Chris Coleman has just named

his side to face the Republic of Ireland. Let me just run Bob Crow

run through the site. The defences as you would expect.

The central defence... And then Joe Ledley and Joe Allen. Aaron Ramsey

is back. Gareth Bale is indeed team. Hal Robson-Kanu plays up front. This

is the first time Chris Coleman has had the chance to play his strongest

sides is that memorable win over Belgium in the quarterfinals of Euro

2016. There is another important match taking place in the group

tonight. Georgia are taking on Serbia. Wales could do with a favour

from Georgia. The home side started well. But Serbia hit back. A penalty

just before half-time. They then took the lead in the second half.

Within the last few minutes, Serbia have scored a third goal. If that

result stays the same, the Serbia were moved to the top of the

qualifying group and of course Wales face Serbia in June. But before

that, it is the Republic of Ireland tonight. Every qualifier is

important but I get the feeling this is pivotal if Wales are to make it

to the World Cup in Russia next year.

You can watch the game - it's live on S4C.

The build up starts at 7:15 and there's full commentary

We'll have a full match report in our late bulletin.

Away from the football there's also rugby tonight.

The Newport Gwent Dragons host Ulster in the Pro12,

while the Scarlets face Edinburgh, in tonight's live game on Scrum V.

The Dragons have confirmed their final fixture of the Pro12

season against the Cardiff Blues won't be played at Rodney Parade

It avoids a clash with Newport County's last game in League 2.

Six Nations Rugby has begun a misconduct complaint

against France's vice-captain, Yohann Maestri, for comments he made

about referee Wayne Barnes after their dramatic

The Toulouse lock allegedly criticised Barnes' decisions,

following the chaotic end to the game.

An investigation, into the replacements made by France

in the latter stages, is also continuing.

It's known as Little England Beyond Wales,

but should South Pembrokeshire be referred to as Little

Tomorrow, a ceremony will be held in the the village of Llangwm

to celebrate the completion of a huge project, detailing

the history of its Flemish founders 900 years ago.

Five years ago, St Jerome's Church in Llangwm in

A local heritage group received ?400,000 worth of funding

But they also decided to enlist the support of the Church's

I said, well, we don't know who they are, why don't

we incorporate within the project a massive research into the family

and the Flemish settlement of South Pembrokeshire?

That story is now told in a new tapestry.

At five metres long, it is based on illustrations by local children,

drawn by a local artist and stitched by 30 local people.

It tells of invaders from Flanders in modern-day northern

Belgium sent to Wales by King Henry I in

Flemings and the Normans finished up with a whole string of castles...

The tapestry also features in a new digital app.

Key to the Flemish connection in Llangwm is this knight...

Or Godbert the Fleming, as he was known.

The father of the De La Roche family.

This man is Godbert's direct descendant.

Villager Norman Roche took part in a DNA study of local men,

which proved a genetic link to the Flemish invaders.

It transpired that I am of noble blood, a Flemish knight that came

over and as a reward, he was he was granted this area.

A representative from the Flemish government will be at the church

tomorrow to unveil the tapestry and celebrate the

Yes, keep the sun glasses handy. Beautiful today. And there's plenty

more fine weather to come over the weekend. More sunshine. The Knights

will be cold. If you are a gardener, watch out for the frost.

Temperatures falling close to freezing. Breezy and slightly less

cold in the south. Here is the picture for eight o'clock on

Saturday morning. A little bit cold first thing. Maybe some low cloud

and mist and fog patches in parts of Powys. Otherwise, it is lovely. Much

of the country fine and bright and sunny. Still a bit breezy in the

south. A lovely day tomorrow. Lots of super spring sunshine. A few

cirrus clouds in the afternoon and it will turn out warmer than today.

Tom temperature in the low teens. Maybe 16 in Porthmadog. In

temperature tomorrow, sometime from dawn until dusk and it will turn out

pleasantly warm. -- Pembrokeshire. In Radnorshire, morning mist and low

cloud will disappear, leaving sunshine. Another dry story tomorrow

night. It will turn chilly again. Pockets of ground frost in mid and

North Wales. The reason for the settled weather is this large area

of high pressure. Sunday another dry day. More sunshine but some cloud

will spread from the east during the afternoon. Top temperature 14

Celsius. Next week, Monday, dry but beyond that, signs of a change.

Turning more unsettled. Don't forget the clocks go forward by one hour on

Saturday night. I'll have an update

for you after the BBC News at Ten. Thank you for watching,

have a great weekend. From all of us on the

programme, good evening.