0:00:01 > 0:00:05- 2017 - another year - of shocking news stories.
0:00:05 > 0:00:08- It was a difficult year in Wales - and beyond.
0:00:08 > 0:00:13- Terrorist attacks, grief - and political inquiries.
0:00:13 > 0:00:17- There was a snap election - and 12 months of Brexit.
0:00:17 > 0:00:21- Welcome to - Newyddion y Flwyddyn 2017.
0:00:33 > 0:00:35- SIRENS
0:00:35 > 0:00:39- 'Panic and fear as the emergency - services responded to...
0:00:39 > 0:00:41- '..an incident on London Bridge.'
0:00:41 > 0:00:47- I'm speaking to you this evening - at an awful time for everyone.
0:00:48 > 0:00:52- # Wherever you go
0:00:54 > 0:00:57- # In every continent - across the world
0:00:57 > 0:00:59- # They are waiting
0:00:59 > 0:01:02- # Waiting for your magic
0:01:02 > 0:01:06- # Wherever you are
0:01:08 > 0:01:11- # Every step along the journey
0:01:11 > 0:01:16- # There's a welcome - A welcome in every home
0:01:17 > 0:01:20- # The voices are calling
0:01:21 > 0:01:25- # The voices are powerful
0:01:26 > 0:01:29- # Aaah-aah aah-aah
0:01:29 > 0:01:32- # You travel to every country
0:01:32 > 0:01:35- # You fill the world with joy
0:01:36 > 0:01:40- # The stars shine above your head
0:01:40 > 0:01:45- # Who's hiding behind the curtain?
0:01:47 > 0:01:49- # Aaah-aah
0:01:49 > 0:01:54- # Oooh-ooh ooh-ooh
0:01:54 > 0:01:57- # Oooh-ooh ooh-ooh-ooh. #
0:01:58 > 0:02:00- We'll start with - an unexpected story...
0:02:00 > 0:02:05- ..which shook the Senedd in - Cardiff Bay and the whole of Wales.
0:02:05 > 0:02:08- A sad story which led to - allegations of bullying...
0:02:08 > 0:02:12- ..within the government and raised - questions about the leadership...
0:02:13 > 0:02:16- ..and credibility - of First Minister Carwyn Jones.
0:02:16 > 0:02:19- A story which is far from over.
0:02:28 > 0:02:31- Following a Cabinet reshuffle - on November 3rd...
0:02:31 > 0:02:35- ..it emerged that Carl Sargeant - had been sacked.
0:02:35 > 0:02:38- It followed allegations - of inappropriate behaviour...
0:02:39 > 0:02:41- ..in relation to women.
0:02:41 > 0:02:46- My office heard what these women - had to say...
0:02:46 > 0:02:51- ..and after listening - to their stories...
0:02:51 > 0:02:54- ..I felt we had no choice...
0:02:54 > 0:02:58- ..but to pass it to Welsh Labour - to investigate it.
0:03:00 > 0:03:04- Mr Sargeant asked for - an urgent inquiry...
0:03:04 > 0:03:07- ..and said he would fight - to preserve his good name.
0:03:11 > 0:03:15- He was found dead - four days after losing his job.
0:03:15 > 0:03:19- It is believed the former Secretary - for Communities and Children...
0:03:19 > 0:03:21- ..killed himself.
0:03:25 > 0:03:29- The family has called for some - sort of independent inquiry.
0:03:29 > 0:03:32- They want information.
0:03:32 > 0:03:35- Carl had been asking for - information for days...
0:03:35 > 0:03:38- ..and he couldn't work out...
0:03:38 > 0:03:42- ..what these allegations were.
0:03:42 > 0:03:46- It was going round and round - and round in his head.
0:03:47 > 0:03:50- BELL RINGS
0:03:52 > 0:03:56- I'm sure the house will join me in - sending our deepest sympathies...
0:03:57 > 0:04:00- ..to the family and friends - of the late Carl Sargeant...
0:04:00 > 0:04:04- ..the Labour AM in Wales - who very tragically died last week.
0:04:04 > 0:04:08- An inquiry had already been - launched into allegations...
0:04:08 > 0:04:12- ..of sexual misconduct by - some MPs in Westminster.
0:04:12 > 0:04:17- It could not be taken for granted - that this was confined to London...
0:04:18 > 0:04:20- ..according to Carwyn Jones - at the time.
0:04:21 > 0:04:23- Attention turned to Wales - and Carl Sargeant.
0:04:24 > 0:04:28- But no-one dreamed that someone - at the peak of their career...
0:04:28 > 0:04:31- ..would fall into a pit of despair - so quickly.
0:04:31 > 0:04:34- Some people pointed the finger - at Carwyn Jones...
0:04:35 > 0:04:37- ..and there was pressure on him - to respond.
0:04:39 > 0:04:41- Good evening, everybody.
0:04:42 > 0:04:44- I'm speaking to you - this evening...
0:04:44 > 0:04:48- ..at an awful time for everyone.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52- And I want to talk about Carl - and his family.
0:04:53 > 0:04:57- Paying tribute to him, the First - Minister said there had not...
0:04:57 > 0:05:01- ..been a cross word between them - in 14 years of working together.
0:05:02 > 0:05:06- The family deserve to have - their questions answered...
0:05:06 > 0:05:09- ..and if that isn't possible - through an inquest...
0:05:09 > 0:05:14- ..I will endeavour to make sure - that happens through other means.
0:05:14 > 0:05:19- There has been a toxic environment - within the Welsh Government...
0:05:19 > 0:05:23- ..in the past, according to former - Minister Leighton Andrews.
0:05:23 > 0:05:25- He said Mr Sargeant was undermined.
0:05:25 > 0:05:30- The Tory AM Darren Millar said - Carl Sargeant had told him...
0:05:30 > 0:05:33- ..that bullying had - had a personal effect on him.
0:05:33 > 0:05:36- There will be an inquest - into the way Carwyn Jones...
0:05:36 > 0:05:40- ..dealt with the sacking - and an independent inquiry into...
0:05:40 > 0:05:44- ..what the First Minister knew - about allegations of bullying...
0:05:44 > 0:05:46- ..within the Welsh Government.
0:05:49 > 0:05:53- Hundreds of mourners attended - the funeral in Connah's Quay.
0:05:53 > 0:05:57- One of the biggest in the area, - according to the deputy leader...
0:05:57 > 0:05:59- ..of Flintshire Council.
0:05:59 > 0:06:01- Politicians from all parties - attended.
0:06:01 > 0:06:04- I was smiling about the fact - I knew Carl...
0:06:04 > 0:06:08- ..and that I had heard him singing - the songs we sang today.
0:06:08 > 0:06:10- It was wonderful, - leaving the church...
0:06:10 > 0:06:13- ..to the sound of Dirty Old Town - with Carl's voice.
0:06:14 > 0:06:16- # Dirty old town... #
0:06:16 > 0:06:20- The Alyn and Deeside by-election - will take place in February.
0:06:20 > 0:06:23- Carl Sargeant's son, Jack...
0:06:23 > 0:06:27- ..has already said he wants to - stand as the Labour candidate.
0:06:27 > 0:06:32- This story is bound to continue - through 2018.
0:06:33 > 0:06:36- 2017 will be remembered - as the year...
0:06:36 > 0:06:40- ..when Britain was targeted - by terrorists.
0:06:40 > 0:06:44- After seeing European countries - suffering over the years...
0:06:44 > 0:06:47- ..this year, some of the UK's - biggest cities...
0:06:47 > 0:06:50- ..claimed the headlines - across the world.
0:06:50 > 0:06:52- Shocking events...
0:06:52 > 0:06:55- ..which were very close to home.
0:06:56 > 0:06:59- 'Westminster, March 22 2017'
0:06:59 > 0:07:02- A terrorist attack on London.
0:07:02 > 0:07:05- A police officer, two people - and the attacker are dead.
0:07:06 > 0:07:09- A car ploughed through a crowd - before the police officer...
0:07:10 > 0:07:13- ..was stabbed in Parliament. - Another 20 were injured.
0:07:13 > 0:07:16- I heard a gunshot...
0:07:16 > 0:07:18- ..and then more shots.
0:07:18 > 0:07:22- Everyone got on the ground, - looking around...
0:07:22 > 0:07:26- ..trying to work out where - the shots were coming from.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29- We were in the chamber, - just voted...
0:07:29 > 0:07:32- ..and some MPs around me - had heard something...
0:07:32 > 0:07:34- ..and asked if I'd heard gunshots.
0:07:34 > 0:07:38- Shock and fear on the streets - following the attack.
0:07:38 > 0:07:41- This was London in fear.
0:07:42 > 0:07:44- 'Manchester, May 22 2017'
0:07:44 > 0:07:47- Terrorism strikes Manchester.
0:07:47 > 0:07:50- The worst attack in Britain - in over a decade.
0:07:51 > 0:07:54- I knew something had happened - and Emily was crying.
0:07:54 > 0:07:57- "What's happened?" - "There's a bomb, Mam", she said.
0:07:57 > 0:08:01- The only difference between Nell - and I yesterday, we were...
0:08:01 > 0:08:05- ..both afraid, but I had the task - of getting her out of there safely.
0:08:07 > 0:08:11- I saw a bang and I thought - it was a balloon popping.
0:08:11 > 0:08:16- And then everyone started running - and there were children crying.
0:08:17 > 0:08:22- Families had dropped off their - children to go to the concert.
0:08:22 > 0:08:25- There were parents - looking for their children...
0:08:25 > 0:08:30- ..and children looking for - their parents after the concert.
0:08:30 > 0:08:33- 'London Bridge, June 3 2017'
0:08:33 > 0:08:36- Panic and fear - as the emergency services...
0:08:36 > 0:08:39- ..responded to an incident - on London Bridge.
0:08:39 > 0:08:43- This van hit a group of people - before three men jumped out...
0:08:43 > 0:08:47- ..and ran towards Borough market, - stabbing anyone in their way.
0:08:48 > 0:08:50- LOUD GUNFIRE
0:08:51 > 0:08:55- Security said no-one could leave - the pubs...
0:08:55 > 0:08:58- ..no-one was allowed into the pubs
0:08:58 > 0:09:01- ..and it was just mayhem and chaos - really.
0:09:01 > 0:09:03- Down! Down!
0:09:03 > 0:09:07- 'I said to my friends, we have - to get to the toilet upstairs.
0:09:07 > 0:09:10- 'Something bad is happening.'
0:09:10 > 0:09:14- I saw a man come in with - a large knife - a machete.
0:09:14 > 0:09:18- There was a lot of shouting - and the women were screaming.
0:09:20 > 0:09:23- 'Finsbury Park, June 19 2017'
0:09:25 > 0:09:27- Fear on the streets once again.
0:09:27 > 0:09:29- The worshippers had - just left a mosque...
0:09:30 > 0:09:33- ..shortly after midnight, when - they were hit by a white van.
0:09:33 > 0:09:37- The worshippers at Finsbury Park - had just attended a service...
0:09:37 > 0:09:39- ..to mark the end of Ramadan.
0:09:39 > 0:09:42- They were trying to help - an elderly man who was not well.
0:09:43 > 0:09:46- The man died, although - there's no certainty...
0:09:46 > 0:09:49- ..that the attack caused his death.
0:09:49 > 0:09:52- You do see on social media - how worried people are...
0:09:52 > 0:09:56- ..that Islamophobia - is on the increase...
0:09:56 > 0:09:57- ..and that's disgusting.
0:09:58 > 0:10:01- Tonight, they have been - focusing on a house...
0:10:01 > 0:10:04- ..in the Pentwyn area of Cardiff.
0:10:04 > 0:10:06- We understand it's the home - of Darren Osborne.
0:10:06 > 0:10:11- His neighbours are shocked that he - is suspected of being a terrorist.
0:10:12 > 0:10:15- 'Parsons Green, September 15 2017'
0:10:16 > 0:10:19- Fear and shock in London - once again.
0:10:19 > 0:10:23- This was the scene - seconds after the explosion...
0:10:23 > 0:10:26- ..on a train in Parsons Green - during rush hour.
0:10:26 > 0:10:28- That bag's on fire.
0:10:28 > 0:10:31- Although the device - didn't detonate properly...
0:10:31 > 0:10:33- ..over 20 people were injured.
0:10:34 > 0:10:38- The fire came at me. Everyone - was on the floor, screaming.
0:10:38 > 0:10:43- The doors opened - and everyone got up and got off.
0:10:44 > 0:10:46- SIRENS
0:10:46 > 0:10:50- While Londoners are counting - their blessings...
0:10:50 > 0:10:52- ..many also refuse to live in fear.
0:10:55 > 0:10:59- Yes, Wales has been affected - this year...
0:10:59 > 0:11:03- ..by appalling events - over Offa's Dyke.
0:11:03 > 0:11:07- And back here, in communities - across the country...
0:11:07 > 0:11:10- ..there was no shortage - of daily stories...
0:11:10 > 0:11:12- ..from the joyful to the sombre.
0:11:14 > 0:11:18- Britain's biggest prison - opens in Wrexham.
0:11:18 > 0:11:21- The first inmates arrived at - Berwyn Prison this afternoon.
0:11:21 > 0:11:25- And there was another building - claiming the headlines.
0:11:25 > 0:11:28- 3 million from the Welsh - Government towards Yr Egin...
0:11:28 > 0:11:31- ..the new headquarters of S4C.
0:11:31 > 0:11:35- Tributes were paid to the former - First Minister Rhodri Morgan...
0:11:35 > 0:11:37- ..who died aged 77.
0:11:37 > 0:11:39- It is our Assembly.
0:11:39 > 0:11:42- Not the 60 of us as Members...
0:11:42 > 0:11:46- ..but the three million people - of Wales.
0:11:46 > 0:11:50- Will you run again for leadership - of the Welsh Labour Party?
0:11:50 > 0:11:53- Do one-legged ducks - swim in a circle?
0:11:53 > 0:11:56- That's a Welsh way of saying yes, - is it?
0:11:56 > 0:12:00- In truth, his work has been vital - in developing the constitution...
0:12:00 > 0:12:02- ..and government of Wales.
0:12:02 > 0:12:04- That will never disappear.
0:12:05 > 0:12:08- The eyes of the football world - were on Cardiff...
0:12:08 > 0:12:11- ..as the Champions' League Final - came to the capital.
0:12:12 > 0:12:14- Juve ale!
0:12:14 > 0:12:16- Ale, ale, ale, Juve ale!
0:12:19 > 0:12:22- At the Army training range - in Castlemartin...
0:12:22 > 0:12:26- ..two soldiers were killed in - an incident involving a tank.
0:12:26 > 0:12:31- Cpl Matthew Hatfield and Cpl Darren - Nielson died from their injuries.
0:12:32 > 0:12:34- And it was the end of an era - for Y Cymro.
0:12:35 > 0:12:38- After 85 years, the only weekly - Welsh-language paper...
0:12:38 > 0:12:41- ..was published for the last time.
0:12:41 > 0:12:45- It's strange to think today will - be the last day we get Y Cymro...
0:12:45 > 0:12:47- ..after all these years...
0:12:47 > 0:12:51- ..and after everything Y Cymro - has done for us as Welsh people.
0:12:55 > 0:12:57- The emergency services - searched for days...
0:12:58 > 0:13:01- ..after a young man went missing - during the Royal Welsh Show.
0:13:02 > 0:13:06- James Corfield's body was found - in the River Wye.
0:13:06 > 0:13:08- APPLAUSE
0:13:10 > 0:13:14- And 100 years after being killed - in the Battle of Passchendaele...
0:13:14 > 0:13:17- ..Hedd Wyn was commemorated - in the most appropriate way.
0:13:25 > 0:13:29- The National Eisteddfod came - within hours of being cancelled...
0:13:30 > 0:13:32- ..for the first time.
0:13:32 > 0:13:35- But the heavy rain didn't have - the last word.
0:13:35 > 0:13:37- We just arrived. What time is it?
0:13:37 > 0:13:39- After midday.
0:13:39 > 0:13:42- # Everyone wants to go - to Anglesey...- #
0:13:43 > 0:13:47- Elfyn Evans created history - after winning the Wales Rally GB.
0:13:47 > 0:13:52- The first Welshman ever to win - a World Rally Championship race.
0:13:53 > 0:13:55- In Llangammarch Wells in Powys...
0:13:56 > 0:13:59- ..a community was in shock - following a fire on a farm.
0:13:59 > 0:14:02- The people of Llangammarch - who knew the family...
0:14:02 > 0:14:05- ..and understood the scale - of this tragedy...
0:14:05 > 0:14:07- ..before the police announcement...
0:14:07 > 0:14:11- ..say five children and their - father have died in the fire.
0:14:11 > 0:14:14- There's a message here from a child - which says...
0:14:14 > 0:14:17- .."I miss you all. - I knew you all in school.
0:14:17 > 0:14:20- "I will miss my best friend."
0:14:20 > 0:14:22- After six memorable years...
0:14:22 > 0:14:25- ..Chris Coleman stood down - as Wales manager.
0:14:25 > 0:14:29- His team failed to reach - the World Cup finals...
0:14:29 > 0:14:33- ..but the memories he created at - the Euros will live on forever.
0:14:34 > 0:14:36- And one story was evergreen.
0:14:36 > 0:14:40- The weather. The snow turned Wales - white, caused problems for some...
0:14:41 > 0:14:42- ..and brought fun for others.
0:14:47 > 0:14:52- The stunning landscape and views - of Wales have been immortalised...
0:14:52 > 0:14:56- ..in poetry and song, but this year - they were in the headlines...
0:14:56 > 0:14:58- ..for a very different reason.
0:14:58 > 0:15:02- Since moving to Downing Street last - year, Theresa May had insisted...
0:15:02 > 0:15:05- ..she would not call - a snap election.
0:15:05 > 0:15:07- She said there was no need to.
0:15:07 > 0:15:10- They had to focus on Brexit.
0:15:10 > 0:15:14- But she and her husband went on - a walking holiday to Dolgellau...
0:15:14 > 0:15:18- ..and in the fresh air of mid Wales - she changed her mind.
0:15:18 > 0:15:22- A decision which has caused her - a headache ever since.
0:15:23 > 0:15:24- For or against?
0:15:24 > 0:15:27- Voluntarily or against your will?
0:15:27 > 0:15:29- Separating is never easy.
0:15:34 > 0:15:38- We're going to take control of the - things that matter most to us...
0:15:38 > 0:15:40- ..and we're going to take - this opportunity...
0:15:40 > 0:15:43- ..to build a stronger, fairer - Britain.
0:15:43 > 0:15:47- There's no reason to pretend - that this is a happy day...
0:15:47 > 0:15:49- ..neither in Brussels or in London.
0:15:50 > 0:15:52- But it wasn't in Brussels - or London...
0:15:52 > 0:15:54- ..but on holiday in Dolgellau...
0:15:54 > 0:15:58- ..that Theresa May made - one of her biggest decisions.
0:15:58 > 0:16:03- She called an election just days - after starting the Brexit process.
0:16:04 > 0:16:07- Every vote for the Conservatives - will make me stronger...
0:16:07 > 0:16:11- ..when I negotiate for Britain with - the prime ministers, presidents...
0:16:11 > 0:16:13- ..and chancellors of the EU.
0:16:13 > 0:16:15- An easy win was predicted...
0:16:15 > 0:16:19- ..and a divided Labour Party - would be demolished.
0:16:19 > 0:16:23- But her political enemy came - out of the shadows to fight.
0:16:23 > 0:16:25- CHEERING
0:16:28 > 0:16:32- Thank you very much! Thank you - very much all of Birmingham!
0:16:33 > 0:16:34- How are you doing?
0:16:37 > 0:16:41- You turned yourselves around in - a few days. You're not credible.
0:16:42 > 0:16:43- Jeremy, I know...
0:16:43 > 0:16:45- Nothing has changed.
0:16:45 > 0:16:47- Nothing has changed.
0:16:47 > 0:16:50- CROWD: # Oh, Jeremy Corbyn
0:16:50 > 0:16:53- # Oh, Jeremy Corbyn
0:16:53 > 0:16:55- # Oh, Jeremy... #
0:16:56 > 0:17:00- Seven years of frozen wages. - What a waste it is.
0:17:04 > 0:17:07- And on the night of the election, - there was a shock.
0:17:10 > 0:17:12- I must say...
0:17:12 > 0:17:13- Is it a "Well, well well" night?
0:17:13 > 0:17:15- Is it a "Well, well well" night?- - I'd say five "wells".
0:17:16 > 0:17:19- Is this strong and stable, - Prime Minister?
0:17:19 > 0:17:22- She had a disastrous election.
0:17:23 > 0:17:26- One of the weakest campaigns - I can remember...
0:17:27 > 0:17:28- ..from a major party.
0:17:29 > 0:17:31- A terrible campaign...
0:17:31 > 0:17:35- ..and in the end they had to - rely on votes from the DUP.
0:17:36 > 0:17:39- And I will now form a government.
0:17:39 > 0:17:42- A government that can - provide certainty...
0:17:42 > 0:17:46- ..and lead Britain forward at - this critical time for our country.
0:17:52 > 0:17:56- Since the election, there's been a - lot of travelling between London...
0:17:56 > 0:18:00- ..and Brussels to finalize an - agreement on phase one of Brexit.
0:18:00 > 0:18:02- Ready to make history, Mr Davis?
0:18:03 > 0:18:05- And the clock is ticking.
0:18:08 > 0:18:11- # When everything - that's dear to you
0:18:12 > 0:18:14- # Is smashed to pieces... #
0:18:14 > 0:18:20- Because she decided to send the - letter triggering Article 50...
0:18:20 > 0:18:23- ..which she didn't have to do, - it was her choice...
0:18:23 > 0:18:26- ..she's had to move ahead - with the negotiations...
0:18:26 > 0:18:32- ..despite the fact she's weak and - the UK remains divided on Brexit.
0:18:32 > 0:18:35- We are seeing the consequences - of that...
0:18:35 > 0:18:39- ..which are painfully difficult - negotiations for the UK...
0:18:39 > 0:18:44- ..where the UK has had to - give in to everything...
0:18:44 > 0:18:46- ..the European Union has requested.
0:18:47 > 0:18:50- # This is the wind which will - destroy the corn... #
0:18:50 > 0:18:52- We are just getting started...
0:18:53 > 0:18:56- ..and the difficult problems - we face are just starting.
0:18:57 > 0:19:01- With Christmas approaching, - there was goodwill...
0:19:01 > 0:19:05- ..and an agreement between Britain - and the European Union...
0:19:05 > 0:19:07- ..on the first phase - of Brexit negotiations.
0:19:08 > 0:19:12- But it's predicted that the second - phase will be even more difficult.
0:19:13 > 0:19:16- The British Government - is in an impossible position...
0:19:16 > 0:19:20- ..and at some point - this will explode.
0:19:22 > 0:19:26- In newsrooms across Wales, - our teams collect stories...
0:19:26 > 0:19:29- ..from every corner of the country - and beyond.
0:19:29 > 0:19:34- But without you, without going - to your homes and communities...
0:19:34 > 0:19:38- ..we wouldn't have the stories - to reflect what's going on...
0:19:38 > 0:19:39- ..across the country.
0:19:39 > 0:19:42- Here are some - of this year's highlights.
0:19:44 > 0:19:50- In Rhyl, beyond the seaside - and the tourists...
0:19:50 > 0:19:53- ..is a part of the town - that's hidden to many.
0:19:55 > 0:19:57- How are you? Are you alright?
0:19:57 > 0:20:02- Tom Daley is homeless and he and - his friends showed Newyddion 9...
0:20:02 > 0:20:06- ..where he sleeps when there's - no room in the town's shelter.
0:20:06 > 0:20:11- If you look at the floor, - you can see drugs and things.
0:20:12 > 0:20:14- There's more over here.
0:20:14 > 0:20:18- There's a smell here as well, - and this is a difficult question...
0:20:18 > 0:20:20- ..but where do...?
0:20:20 > 0:20:23- People go to the toilet...
0:20:25 > 0:20:28- ..here or in the corner.
0:20:29 > 0:20:34- He says he drinks heavily at times, - especially when he's depressed.
0:20:34 > 0:20:36- I feel...
0:20:38 > 0:20:39- ..sad.
0:20:41 > 0:20:43- So I just drink more.
0:20:43 > 0:20:44- Are you eating?
0:20:44 > 0:20:46- Are you eating?- - No, not much.
0:20:46 > 0:20:48- Just a little bit.
0:20:49 > 0:20:52- Do you have any family? - Someone who can help you?
0:20:52 > 0:20:53- No.
0:20:57 > 0:21:00- Jonathan lives in Llanfair - Caereinion with his family.
0:21:01 > 0:21:03- He loves art.
0:21:04 > 0:21:07- Ten years ago, his parents - found out he had autism.
0:21:07 > 0:21:10- It opens a completely - new world to you.
0:21:10 > 0:21:13- A world that you maybe - didn't know much about...
0:21:13 > 0:21:16- ..apart from the film Rain Man - at the time.
0:21:16 > 0:21:20- You have to learn a lot - because there are no guidelines.
0:21:20 > 0:21:24- Every child on the autism spectrum - is different.
0:21:25 > 0:21:27- I'm Jonathan and I'm autistic.
0:21:27 > 0:21:30- I like being artistic - but it's hard...
0:21:30 > 0:21:34- The resources available have - improved over the years...
0:21:34 > 0:21:37- ..but there are calls for more, - especially in rural areas.
0:21:38 > 0:21:42- It's hard to find resources, - especially in the Welsh language.
0:21:42 > 0:21:44- It depends where you live in Wales.
0:21:44 > 0:21:48- There aren't always - specialist services in Powys.
0:21:48 > 0:21:52- We're so close to the border - in terms of language therapists.
0:21:52 > 0:21:57- Also this year, Newyddion 9 heard - about Ifan from Denbighshire...
0:21:57 > 0:21:59- ..who has cerebral palsy.
0:22:00 > 0:22:04- This year he underwent treatment - in America to help him walk.
0:22:04 > 0:22:08- His parents paid 50,000 because - the treatment isn't available...
0:22:08 > 0:22:10- ..in Britain - for such a young child.
0:22:11 > 0:22:14- Certainly before they're - eight years old.
0:22:14 > 0:22:19- We looked into different options - and it led us to America.
0:22:19 > 0:22:24- The longer you leave it, the worse - damage it does to the knees...
0:22:24 > 0:22:26- ..and the bones as they grow.
0:22:26 > 0:22:29- In America they do it - as soon as possible...
0:22:29 > 0:22:33- ..but in this country they leave - it, so it doesn't make much sense.
0:22:33 > 0:22:36- That's the worst thing - - people have to pay for it.
0:22:37 > 0:22:40- But for those who can't afford it, - their children suffer.
0:22:40 > 0:22:43- I think that's wrong.
0:22:43 > 0:22:46- Every child should - have the chance to walk.
0:22:49 > 0:22:51- We'll finish with - a personal story...
0:22:52 > 0:22:54- ..that developed into something - far more.
0:22:54 > 0:22:58- In June, hundreds of people - gathered for the funeral...
0:22:58 > 0:23:01- ..of the cancer campaigner, - Irfon Williams...
0:23:01 > 0:23:04- ..following a long battle - against the disease.
0:23:04 > 0:23:06- Bravery and dignity.
0:23:06 > 0:23:10- Just some of the words - that were used repeatedly...
0:23:10 > 0:23:14- ..in tributes to the founder - of the Hawl i Fyw campaign.
0:23:14 > 0:23:17- The campaign changed the - Welsh Government's policy...
0:23:17 > 0:23:22- ..and paid for drugs - for those suffering from cancer.
0:23:26 > 0:23:28- FANFARE
0:23:34 > 0:23:37- One of the highlights - of the National Eisteddfod.
0:23:38 > 0:23:42- In Anglesey, it was a personal - pinnacle for some.
0:23:42 > 0:23:44- But amidst the celebrations...
0:23:44 > 0:23:48- ..there was one who was beyond - the sound of the Corn Gwlad.
0:23:48 > 0:23:50- APPLAUSE
0:23:56 > 0:24:01- # You look at my picture - with sympathy... #
0:24:01 > 0:24:04- Becky Williams was there - to accept the honour...
0:24:04 > 0:24:06- ..on behalf of her husband Irfon.
0:24:06 > 0:24:09- He first became known - after establishing...
0:24:10 > 0:24:13- ..a fund-raising campaign - to help cancer patients...
0:24:13 > 0:24:15- ..after he received bad news.
0:24:16 > 0:24:20- I started having symptoms, changes - to bowel habits, pain, weight loss.
0:24:20 > 0:24:23- I went to see my GP - and unfortunately...
0:24:23 > 0:24:27- ..after a series of tests, - I discovered I had bowel cancer.
0:24:27 > 0:24:31- But in the middle of a campaign - that raised 150,000...
0:24:31 > 0:24:35- ..he had to move to England - to get a drug...
0:24:35 > 0:24:38- ..that wasn't available in Wales.
0:24:38 > 0:24:40- Disappointing, obviously.
0:24:40 > 0:24:43- I had hoped to continue with - the treatment locally.
0:24:44 > 0:24:47- I've got a good relationship - with the excellent nurses...
0:24:47 > 0:24:49- ..at Alaw ward in Ysbyty Gwynedd.
0:24:50 > 0:24:52- The care I've received - is incredible.
0:24:52 > 0:24:56- I have to do what I can to have any - chance of having the surgery...
0:24:57 > 0:24:59- ..and to live as long as I can.
0:24:59 > 0:25:04- He started a political campaign - to try and change the policy.
0:25:05 > 0:25:08- This isn't all about me, - it's about other patients...
0:25:09 > 0:25:12- ..who are suffering from different - kinds of cancer in Wales...
0:25:13 > 0:25:16- ..and in Britain who can't receive - the treatment they need.
0:25:16 > 0:25:20- If these drugs are available - and they're licenced...
0:25:20 > 0:25:22- ..everyone has the right to live.
0:25:22 > 0:25:27- # I was born the child - of my parents... #
0:25:28 > 0:25:31- The Hawl i Fyw campaign - made the headlines...
0:25:31 > 0:25:34- ..and a song was recorded - to raise awareness.
0:25:35 > 0:25:40- I challenge the Conservative Party - to name a single life saving drug.
0:25:40 > 0:25:44- Irfon Williams was appointed to - a panel to discuss the way forward.
0:25:44 > 0:25:49- Change was achieved. The drug is - now available to Welsh patients.
0:25:49 > 0:25:51- They have listened to the patient.
0:25:51 > 0:25:55- Unfortunately, the cancer has - spread to other parts of my body.
0:25:55 > 0:26:00- But I feel well and days like today - make it all worthwhile...
0:26:00 > 0:26:04- ..because it's positive news - and hopefully it will make...
0:26:05 > 0:26:08- ..things easier for patients - in Wales in future.
0:26:10 > 0:26:12- Irfon Williams died in May.
0:26:12 > 0:26:16- But he left his mark not only on - the medical and political world...
0:26:16 > 0:26:21- ..but also on people across Wales - due to his attitude towards life.
0:26:21 > 0:26:25- The message was clear - - I want you to enjoy it.
0:26:25 > 0:26:30- When I felt the emotions - running through my body...
0:26:30 > 0:26:34- ..I tried to remind myself - that Irfon wanted me to be happy.
0:26:34 > 0:26:36- You have to make the effort.
0:26:36 > 0:26:42- # Right to live. #
0:26:44 > 0:26:46- Remembering Irfon Williams.
0:26:46 > 0:26:50- And that's it, - as 2017 draws to a close...
0:26:50 > 0:26:54- ..some of the main stories - that made the headlines...
0:26:54 > 0:26:56- ..on Newyddion 9.
0:26:56 > 0:26:58- Good night and happy new year.
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