02/05/2014 BBC Wales Today

Good evening. Two schoolgirls have been arrested

on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder following an incident at a

school in the Gwent Valleys. Gwent Police said the teenagers, aged 14

and 15, were arrested at Cwmcarn High School yesterday, following

concerns about their behaviour. It's understood a teacher may have been

the intended target. Caroline Evans reports.

Police were called to the high school yesteray just before noon

following concerns about the behaviour of thwo pupils. They

arrested a 15-year-old girl from Newbridge and a 14-year-old girl

from Risca. Police say no one was hurt but the two girls were arrested

on the suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. The 15-year-old girl

was also arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and

professional the blade had article on school premises.

According to the teaching union the NASUWT it was other pupils who first

raised their concerns. Today the school issued a letter

saying there was no risk to any staff or learner.

It goes on to say Cwmcanr High is a caring and safe environment,

committed to everyones safety. Caerphilly council has also issued a

statement saying the incident was swiftly dealt with by staff and

Gwent Police. Gwent Police say the two girls were

realeased on police bail pending further inquiries.

Last night we brought you an exclusive report on the poor

treatment of Veronica Teal at the Bethshan Nursing Home in Newtown.

Today her family were given details of a Social Services report into her

care. But they say they've been left outraged and disappointed. India

Pollock reports. Alone and scared, this is how

73-year-old Veronica Teal was found after her family installed a camera

in her room at Bethshan Nursing Home.

They were concerned at how upset she seemed after being at the home for

only a few days. Today the family met with social services to hear the

outcome of an investigation into the neglect and verbal abuse that she

suffered at the home. But they are not happy. Every complaint we have

put in they have upheld and they say it is exceptionally poor practice

and what happened should never have happened. She cried but she is

angry. She cannot understand why we have had this meeting to do with a

report which we cannot have. Social services say that Veronica Teal can

only have a copy of the reported she requests it in a letter but they say

they will continue to support the family. We are monitored by CCTV

every day of our lives, at work and on transport and when shopping but

should it be used to protect us when we are at our most vulnerable. Some

say it is a careful balance between dignity and protection. There are

big questions that need to be answered before any of this comes

into play. That would be who view the footage. I would suggest it is

only family or management or perhaps the Inspectorate bodies with the

position -- permission of the family. How would it be viewed and

how would it be stored and how would your insured the footage was secure.

Parodic Teal spent just under three months at Bethshan Nursing Home and

the home is closely connected with a Pentecostal church who say the

issues have been addressed with staff training and a member of staff

has been disciplined. Elderly who go into any home deserve a high

standard of compassionate care when that breaks down I think we must be

ruthless about it. I really think I must read the report from social

services. Today figures show that there are nearly 600,000 people over

65 in Wales and nearly 12,000 live in care homes. One company is

consulting on whether to put CCTV cameras into homes to protect the

staff and residents. For Veronica Teal the camera was essential in

exposing the poor care and the neglect that she suffered.

There's been a significant increase in the number of complaints by

hospital patients about the way they're treated. Figures obtained by

Plaid Cymru show that between 2009 and 2010, and 2012 and 13 -

complaints soared by 40%. A Welsh government spokesperson says most

people say they're happy with their care and the rise shows people are

engaged with the service. Four men from Newport have appeared

in court accused of an attempted revenge killing. Lewis Bridge,

Brogan Hooper, Gary Rab-johns and Ryan Battersby are accused of

shooting three people in a car last September. Jordan Davies has more.

And attempted revenge killing in the middle of a Newport Street. This is

what was left of the car, allegedly rammed off the road by a jeep

carrying four men from the city. It is claimed today then shot twice at

the three people inside with a shotgun. The jury heard how CCTV

captured the Jeep following the car out of a nearby housing estate and

then it rammed it, possibly twice, on the main road. It caused it to

eventually crash into the side of this pub, not far from the city

centre. The gang and the Jeep have never been found. The gun and the

Jeep have never been found. These men are all charged with three

counts of conspiracy to murder. The prosecution said that the deliberate

ramming and the discharge of two rounds showed a clear intention to

kill those inside the car. The court heard that the attempted killings

were a revenge attack as days before one of the defendants, Brogan

Hooper, had been robbed of money and drugs by two of the victims. All

four men deny all of the charges and the case continues.

The Welsh Liberal Democrats have launched their campaign for the

European elections. Visiting a design company in Llandrindod Wells,

they said one Welsh job in ten depends on trade with the EU and

pro-European voters should vote for them. The party's hoping to win its

first ever Welsh seat in the European parliament. We are setting

out our stall, as I said, and inviting people to actually stand up

if you like against the tide of Euro scepticism and xenophobia and say

that this is not what Britain is about and it is not what Wales is

about and we are happy with the Wales that is secure in Britain and

secure in Europe and that is good for the jobs and the economy and we

invite people to vote for us and stem that I'd.

Firefighters across Wales walked out this afternoon in a continuing row

over pensions. It's part of a series of strikes with action on Saturday

and Sunday. The UK Government says it's offering firefighters one of

the most generous public sector pension schemes.

Rugby and the Scarlets have qualified for next seasons elite

European Champions Cup with a win over the Dragons at Parc Y Scarlets.

Ken Owens crossed the line to score the bonus point try and Rhys

Priestland kicked 14 for the Scarlets. Final score 34-23. It

means they're guaranteed to finish in the top six.

Time for the all important Bank Holiday weather forecast now, and

it's not looking too bad is it, Sue? It is not too bad. It has mostly

settled but not completely, some cloud and son around and a little

rain as well. The detail is tricky. If we look at the map tonight most

of Wales stays dry and it is cloudy in the West. Clearer skies further

east with a risk of slight frost. Less cold along the West Coast.

Tomorrow high-pressure over the UK but a warm front will push on from

the Atlantic later in the day. A chilly start and then largely dry

with sunny spells through the morning and similar for much of the

UK and the south and East holds onto the sun for longer stand the cloud

thickens through the West into Scotland. Some rain suppresses the

temperatures here. It is warmest in south-east England. Later in Wales

it is brighter further east but it turns cloudier in the West with a

little rain arriving in the north and west with highs of 11 or 15. The

cloud will thicken for much of the night and a few spots of drizzle do

not amount to much. The South East holds onto the brightness on Sunday

for longest but it is largely cloudy with rain in the north and west that

tries to spread eastwards and the breeze picks up as well. On bank

holiday Monday looks dry but that is probably the warmest day with a

thick cloud and some rain making its way in from the west later in the

day. A low pressure system guides friends in from the land to glitter

on Monday, pushing away the high pressure that has been keeping

things settled towards eastern Europe. Fine weather, often cloudier

in the West and turning wet and windy midweek. Thank you very much.

And that is Wales Today. We'll have updates for over the Bank Holiday

weekend, starting at 6:40pm tomorrow evening. For now though, from all of

us here, good night.