08/11/2015 BBC Wales Today

Thousands of people have attended services of remembrance

across the country, to honour members of the armed services.

A two-minute silence was held at 11 o'clock, to pay tribute to

those killed in World Wars One and Two, and later conflicts.

A time to remember and reflect on the sacrifice of others,

at the Welsh National War Memorial in Cardiff.

Current servicemen and women were among those taking part

The Last Post sounded here and in ceremonies up and down the country,

Politicians and religious leaders were among those

who laid wreaths, in honour of those who were killed

or injured serving their country, not only in past conflicts.

And it's encouraging to see that more

We know just how important it is, not just to remember those who have

fallen in conflicts past but to remember those who are

Clifford Shore served in the Royal Regiment of Gunners

I am proud that I did what I did and I was in what I was in.

And I think of the wonderful crowd of people.

And people think very highly of us, which is very nice.

We fought for the country to be free.

Freedom of thought, freedom of speech,

If you don't like something, we are allowed to speak up against it.

And that's what we fought for. Not to be downtrodden.

In Aberystwyth, white poppy wreaths were included

in the official remembrance ceremony for the first time.

It was very important. The Aberystwyth peace and justice

network had the support of the council since 2004.

trying to combine the ceremony so that everything could happen at

once, so this year's really, really special that we were able to do it.

For many of the current service men and women here today and

their families, this is a poignant and at times painful event.

But they are encouraged by the presence of

so many young people here, that lessons are being passed on.

A murder investigation has been launched

after a 22-year-old man died following an assault in Llanelli.

Simon Lee Bell was taken to hospital after the incident

Two men, aged 30 and 52, have been arrested.

Police say they're not looking for anyone else.

A fisherman who was seen falling into the River Tawe in Swansea

Rescue teams from the coastguard, police and the RNLI have been

searching since the man slipped into the city's marina in the early

Police say they'll review the decision whether

Falklands veteran Simon Weston has described

the much-delayed Iraq war inquiry as

"an insult to the memories of every single person that died".

Sir John Chilcot is due to publish his report next year

Mr Weston, who was badly injured during the Falklands campaign,

Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb says it's a disgrace.

The Chilcot Inquiry has been one of the worst episodes of political

I think it's an insult to the memories of every single person

that died, every single family that suffered because of the death

I think it's been one of the most horrendous episodes

It hugely frustrating and, actually, a disgrace that the Chilcot Inquiry

By next summer, it will have dragged on and on, and, for those families,

who have lost loved ones in Iraq, I can't really talk about closure,

but some kind of resolution to this, understanding, really,

why their sons and daughters were lost and suffered in this way.

The former Wales assistant manager, Kit Symons,

has been fired by Championship side Fulham.

The former Wales international was let go

Symons stepped down as Chris Coleman's number two this summer

Newport County will replay their FA Cup first round match

after Brackley Town equalised in stoppage time.

The Exiles were 2-0 up against the National League North side

but two goals from the home side secured them a replay

Wales have won the European Championship Rugby League title

They only needed a draw to win but scored five tries

to secure the title for the first time since 2010.

After a grey day for most with heavy rain,

conditions should get better leaving a clear night with some patchy cloud

Tomorrow, more rain on the way with strong winds and gales

That's your news for now, I'll have another update for you just after

10:15pm this evening. Join me then. Goodbye.