13/08/2014 BBC Wales Today

sleep under a duvet again. That is all from the BBC News at

6.00. Now Naz Malik in court accused of

stealing from the charity he ran. The jury heard how he used the money

to reduce his credit card bills. A promise to bring the

British Motorcycle Grand Prix to But building work hasn't yet started

on the controversial Circuit Ched Evans is a convicted rapist

and a professional footballer. Should he be allowed back

into the game? Does this make you want

to sit up and watch? The call to revamp some Assembly

sessions. It seems more exciting in

Westminster because you have a historical romance the parties fight

with each other and there is more excitement.

It had a starring role in the TV hit Hinterland.

Now Aberystwyth's former magistrates court is going under the hammer.

A court has heard how the boss of a charity withdrew thousands of pounds

from the organisation's bank account to reduce his own credit card bill.

Naz Malik ran the now defunct All Wales Ethnic Minority Association

Cemlyn Davies was at Swansea Crown court.

For 12 years between 2000 and 2012, the All Wales Ethnic Minority

Association existed to promote equality and diversity in Wales. The

publicly funded charity received a grant of ?100,000 from the Welsh

government map as well as many from the EU and the egg lottery fund. The

chief executive, Naz Malik, stands accused of fraud. He used the money

to reduce his own debts. Today, Swansea Crown Court said that he

would leave signed and blank cheques in a drawer, to be used in

emergencies. The prosecution said that in March 2010, Naz Malik Asper

one of the checks to cover his expenses. The jury heard he was

given a cheque that was signed and blank. It was claimed he gave that

check a value of ?2500 and used it to reduce his credit card bill. The

court was then told Naz Malik took a second check while he was away one

day and used it to be ?9,340 second check while he was away one

his personal bank account. At the second check while he was away one

time, in August 2010, the amount outstanding on his credit

time, in August 2010, the amount also ?9,340. The third allegation

relates to a life assurance policy taken out on behalf of his wife. The

prosecution says the policy was paid for dishonestly through his bank

account, with monthly direct debit payments of nearly ?90 being made

from early 2008 two early 2012, adding up to a total of more than

?3500. Naz Malik denies all three counts of fraud and the trial

continues. Ched Evans was convicted of rape. Now there is speculation is

that he may return to the club. In April 2012, Ched Evans, a Wales

international football player was convicted of rape. He was found

guilty of raping a woman at this hotel and jailed for five years. The

25-year-old, who is appealing against his conviction, is due to be

released in October and now there is growing speculation that he may

re-sign for his former club. Those closest to him say that he should be

given a might well he fights to clear his

name. might well he fights to clear his

throughout, and a lot of people believe that his innocence

throughout, and a lot of people supportive of his appeal and his

main aim is to clear his name and return to his job as a professional

football player. The majority of fans may well come Ched Evans back,

but this petition has been signed by more than 60,000 people, not all of

them fans. I have been reading the comments. Some say they want to see

a strong stand against sexual assault. Another says that if he

returns to the club, they will no longer go to games. Rape campaigners

say they understand the longer go to games. Rape campaigners

Evans immediately after his release sends a dangerous message to young

fans. The poll with sporting talents are lauded and celebrated and held

up even as he rose and certainly as role models to young people and that

is a very mixed and potentially damaging message to send to the

younger fans or Sheffield United, that it is absolutely fine to aspire

to be like this person. The parents of those future football players in

Cardiff are equally torn about his possible return.

Cardiff are equally torn about his but he has served his time and it is

a job like any other job, so he should be allowed to do that job. I

think it is a terrible idea, kids learn from the football stars and

people they look up to. It is not unheard of for footballers to return

to their clubs after serving prison sentences. Luke McCormick was jailed

for causing the death of two children in a car crash in 2008. He

was then sacked by his club, but after serving half of his sentence

and brief stints with other clubs, she was re-signed

and brief stints with other clubs, Plymouth. Sheffield United have been

in contact with Ched Evans following his conviction as part of its duty

of care to its former employees, but would not contact -- comment today

on his future with the club. A five-year deal has been signed to

bring the motorcycling's It will be held

at the new ?300 million Circuit of Wales race track near Ebbw Vale,

which has yet to be built. There is also

an option to extend the deal The Heads of the

Valleys Development Company say the race track will create thousands of

jobs, but doubts have been raised If everything had gone in accordance

to the original plan, this entire area would now be a hive of

activity, building work would be going on all around me to create a

world-class motor racing circuit here to host some of the most

prestigious events in the world along with leisure, research and

retail opportunities all around here. Instead, it is still just an

empty field. But that doesn't seem to worry the developers, who gave

news today many had been waiting for. We are very proud to be here

today to announce that we have signed an agreement for five years

starting in 2015 and with the possibility to extend that. The

company behind the Circuit Of Wales now have the promotion rights for

the pinnacle of motorbike racing. The British round of the world

Championships. They won't seems like this in your Ebbw Vale in 2016. We

have the contract to promote the area for up to ten years. We're in

negotiations with various other circuits around UK to host things in

2015 and we're on schedule to have it for 2016. We want them to those

in 16 will be in any doubt will stop we have all the guarantees for 2016.

If not, we will discuss again with our promoter the situation. It has

taken nearly two years to get to this point. In November 2011, plans

for a world-class motor racing circuit were first floated. The

following year, the heads of the Valleys Development Company chose

the site and started to ask people what they thought. Last year, the

environment watchdog said the plans should be rejected, because of the

effect on the environment. Alun Davies, local assembly member, was

accused of breaching rules by using his government e-mail address to

lobby the environment or the about their objections. They said their

concerns have been addressed and that Mr Davies had had no effect on

their decision. In July last year, the council approved outline

planning permission. The first hurdle in a long process past. ?30

million of public money is being sought to help build the racing

circuit. Some have questioned whether 6000 jobs could really be

created. I think today is all about spin, to be honest. The fact that

this contract has been publicised, it really doesn't mean anything,

because if the track is not built, the contract will be ripped up.

There has got to be a contract in there somewhere. Whatever happens,

it will not be ready next year, so the first race of this ten year

contract will be held outside of Wales. Much will be is being pinned

on the circuit being built. According to those who live nearby.

People are in the position, they understand things take a long time

but when you are sat with no work and nothing to do, you want it

today, you don't want it to six years down the line on a promise,

you want something definite, you know, rather than perhaps... The

developers hope that today's announcement will give people hope,

but many more hurdles will have to be overcome if this field is to

become erased track. So Paul big promises today but

still many questions unanswered. A big milestone today, no doubt

about that, this is a big international company giving its

backing to a very significant development in a potentially very

deprived part of Wales. It is readily capping precisely what this

agreement says. It says that the head of the valley developing

company have the rights to the championship, to decide essentially

where it is held over the next five years. It will be in England next

year, because the track has not been built yet. In 2016, they want to

hold it in Wales at the Circuit Of Wales if it is built. The question

of what will happen if it is not built, they have said we will cross

that bridge when they come to it. There may be some renegotiation.

That is where the questions that comment. One other thing worth

mentioning. I am sure everyone is aware of the difficulties with

unemployment in the area. This has the ability to have a huge impact in

that area, because this is not just about racing, it is about job

opportunities too. Lots of questions and still a long way to go. Thank

you. Unemployment is continuing

to fall in Wales. The latest figures show there are

now 97,000 people out of work. That's 3,000 fewer

in the last three months, and But the rate of unemployment

has returned to being higher And the average pay is now

lower than a year ago. Welsh patients who suffer cardiac

arrests will be given a jab of salt water by paramedics instead

of adrenalin as part of an NHS Although Adrenaline has been used

since the 1960s, research from Japan and the United States suggests it

could reduce survival rates. The trial will involve 8,000

patients here in Wales and The Welsh Ambulance Service say it's

important to obtain the best evidence, to provide

the best treatment possible. A new site is being sought

for an anti-Nato "peace camp" in Newport, during the summit

of world leaders next month, after People in the Pill area

of the city were angry at protesters' plans to use playing

fields near a community centre. The "No Nato Newport"

campaign group will now discuss possible alternative sites with

Newport council. Meanwhile, the Royal Mint has

created a limited edition memento Only 150 of the bronze commemorative

coins will be struck at Llantrisant, with all 57 Newport schools also

being given one each. One side features a map of Wales,

the other side has It is important to think about where

they're going to call. They are going to go into the offices of

heads of state, the leaders of many of the major countries the world.

Think about one sitting in the oval Office, in the White House, and in a

host of other heads of state which are completely different from each

other. Do certain sessions in the Assembly

need an overhaul? The Conservatives say the way

the First Minister is scrutinised needs to be revamped to help

improve public faith Andrew RT Davies also thinks

the First Minister should make an annual appearance before a committee

of Welsh MPs in Westminster. Our political reporter Paul Martin

reports. It's just passed its 15th birthday -

is it time Although First Minister Questions

isn't without its flashpoints... How can you be so flippant in the

face of such proposals, that for five months one of our major health

boards will not be undertaking such procedures -Mark he is either

setting out to be disingenuous or he has not listened to the answer.

Assembly debates have in the past been criticised as boring.

At least when compared to the weekly goings on at Westminster.

Order, order. You really are very over excitable.

Some might say that's a good thing, and that rowdy PMQs is no model to

follow - but just how much interest is there in Assembly proceedings?

Wales has been home to many colourful politicians.

We asked people at the Lloyd George Museum in Llanystumdwy

near Criccieth whether Wales could learn anything

It does seem more exciting in Westminster because you have a

historical room and there is more excitement about it. Being

politicians, they often don't answer questions properly. They are void

and don't give an answer. To get the public more interested

in what goes on in here, and to improve scrutiny, the Conservatives

think changes are needed. They want FMQs to be more topical

and for it to be moved from its 1.30pm slot to later in the day so

more people have chance to watch it. It is a lot to ask because many

people are not interested in politics, but I think there is an

opportunity to change the way that we work, so that we can break into

the news cycle for public consumption in the evening and

morning slot, when we have topical news.

One former first minister now has grandchildren and chicken rather

than opposition politicians to keep him on his toes.

He's not sure moving FMQs would boost public interest in it.

That means it is tagged on at the end of assembly business and will be

the last thing before everyone goes home, and I don't know whether you

can sort of build up to it. When everybody has started to think about

going home and eating their evening meal. I am a bit doubtful, but I

would give it consideration. The presiding officer

Rosemary Butler says she's committed to reform and improved scrutiny, but

is surprised at Andrew RT Davies's public comments, because all four

parties had chance to contribute to a review of the way Assembly

business is done earlier this year. It's been a police station,

a dentist surgery, even a TV set. Aberystwyth's former magistrates

court is going under the hammer. After super cup success, has Wales

done enough to prove it is ready for more top-flight European games?

After the months of studying, weeks of revising and days

of exams, tomorrow is the big day for thousands

of young people across Wales as they get their A level results.

For many, it'll be great news, but what if it doesn't quite go to plan?

Our education correspondent, Arwyn Jones, reports

It is a site which will no repeated across Wales tomorrow, as

thousands of youngsters get their results. Many will get what they

want and go on to university or to find a job, but for those who don't

get the grades they need all is not lost. They could look at free

sitting there in exams at college, to apply again for the same course

next year, or they could go through the clearing system to see what else

is available, and of course there are apprenticeships or job

placements for young people. Around two thirds of students from Welsh

universities get a job after graduating, slightly under the UK

average. Their average salary is ?20,000. Upon last year, but still a

little less than the UK average of ?21,000. Students here like Adam get

far less support than elsewhere, with the Welsh government paying

most of their tuition fees. The debts do build up, but people cope,

people find once they have a job they are OK. It is not much of an

issue, I think the figures are just to scare people. Even if the grant

was not available, I think universities would still be fine.

Sophie from Swansea will take a year out before going to university and

has a job at the local supermarket in the meantime. You have more

opportunities with a degree, and I think the independence is important

because it you can stand on your own two feet and find your way in the

world for yourself. Of his is support, but I think it is a good

thing to make you grow up a bit. If things don't go cramming to plan,

the clearing service can help you to get to university. But of course,

higher education is not everything. Here at the British Gas training

centre, they get 50 aggregations for every one of their 1200

apprenticeships. I chose to do an apprenticeship, because I feel that

training and working in the field gives you more experience, where as

compared to exams, you train for two years, qualify, get a job and then

you get your experience. Three very different routes to take after

exams, but the message is the same. There are plenty opportunities out

there. So the wait for tens of thousands

of young people is nearly over. They'll find out

whether they've got their A-level On tomorrow's programme -

the the highs and lows of results day and advice for students looking

for university places or those Aberystwyth's former magistrates

court, used in the BBC crime drama Hinterland,

is to be auctioned off by The Grade two listed Swyddfa'r Sir

is one of the biggest buildings on the town's seafront, but after

failing to attract a buyer, it'll be It is one of the most prominent and

imposing buildings on the seafront. Built in 1866, it originally opened

as a Hotel. It was where some of the most wealthy people would holiday,

but for nearly 60 years it was used by the council until it closed in

2009. Paul Williams from the council should be around the building, and

even though now it is unused, it is still very grand. It is a fantastic

building, it is a beautiful building, it is a difficult building

to do something with I think, but hopefully someone will come up with

a good design and get the most out of it. Apart from council offices

and eight Magistrates' Court, the building has had many uses over the

years, including a police station, dental office, and TV drama set,

used in the BBC crime series Hinterland. The TV

used in the BBC crime series many parts of this building,

used in the BBC crime series was a hospital corridor in the show,

leading onto wards, but in real life it leads to the old police station.

leading onto wards, but in real life short, but one part which was was of

course the old police cells, and all of this will be going under the

hammer. Catalogue for the first auction. At the local archives,

there is a record of the first time it went up for auction. We can see

the sort of rooms they had there. Five servants dormitories, 35 bed

chambers, sitting rooms, Billy dreams, coffee rooms, it was a very

extensive and very luxury Hotel. To return it to those grand days, this

property will need a lot of money and work. It will go up for auction

later this year. The organisers of last night's UEFA

Super Cup in Cardiff say Wales has proved it can host more big European

football matches in future. The Welsh FA is bidding to host

several international fixtures The continent's top football

officials were in the capital for the game, which was won

by Gareth Bale's team Real Madrid. It was certainly a good thing for

Wales to host the super cup. When the famous stars took the field, it

felt easy to imagine but these sort of occasions could happen more often

in future. For once, the nearest and dearest of the players did not have

far to travel to watch the players play. He had something to celebrate

to set up Cristiano Aldo for Madrid's first call. Quite right

that he insisted on sharing the credit with the Welshman. It is

special for me to be here, and the most important thing is to do the

best you can on the pitch. It is a bit different, but I have thoroughly

enjoyed it. My family and friends were all supporting us, and the home

crowd has been amazing. Officials are keeping a careful eye on the

organisation of the match as well as the scorer. The ability of Cardiff

to run a major event will be foremost in their eyes when they

decide whether or not to bid for more major events. Before the super

cup kicked off, top officials were given a guided tour of this stadium,

which will host matches in 2020, if the Welsh bid is successful. Work is

underway to lay a new synthetic pitch and a state-of-the-art podcast

system, which will all help to enhance the bed. -- enhance the bed.

UEFA were not willing to comment this afternoon, but the Welsh team

are confident they did do a good job. The organising committee can

deliver. It is going to be difficult, and what they don't want

is to have lots of problems venues, so hopefully they have seen from

working with us on this event that we can to liver. The evening ended

with another medal as Real Madrid lifted their third major trophy in a

matter of months, but it is Cardiff as the sports venue that may turn

out to be the real winner from last night's game.

It doesn't feel much like summer at the moment with

There's more showers on the way tomorrow but I can

promise some sunshine as well and if you're lucky you may see a rainbow.

Not as intense as recently but still a few heavy ones.

A lot of dry weather, though, at the Vale of Glamorgan show.

This evening scattered showers will become confined mainly to the coast.

Many inland parts becoming dry and clear for a time.

However, more showers will arrive later in the night.

Temperature inland falling as low as 10 or 11 Celsius.

Tomorrow's chart shows low pressure over Norway.

And a trough will move through Wales during the day.

So here's the picture for the morning.

The north coast may be dry but there will showers in the north.

Further south some places dry and bright

During the day showers in the north will spread SE.

Heavy downpours in places with a risk of thunder and hail.

Later in the afternoon it should dry and brighten in the north

Temperatures a little lower than today.

Up to 19 in Pembrey with a west to north-westerly breeze.

Tomorrow evening heavy showers will clear.

Most of the country dry overnight bar the odd lighter shower.

Temperature in rural Mid Wales falling below 10 Celsius.

Mainly in the north and east but most of them light.

The SW and Pembrokeshire may stay dry all day.

As for the weekend, Saturday mostly dry.

Perhaps a little rain later in the day.

Some rain clearing to sunny spells and a few showers.

So not the best for August with some chilly nights

but there is a hint of high pressure towards the end of next week.

A reminder of our main story tonight:

A court has heard how the boss of a charity withdrew thousands of pounds

from the organisation's bank account to reduce his own credit card bill.

Naz Malik, who ran the now defunct All Wales

Ethnic Minority Association, denies three counts of fraud.