:00:13. > :00:16.The Education Minister says university tuition fee grants
:00:17. > :00:18.from the Welsh Government would remain in place
:00:19. > :00:21.after the Assembly elections, if Labour retains power.
:00:22. > :00:24.In his first interview since announcing he'll be standing
:00:25. > :00:27.down at May's elections, Huw Lewis says Welsh Labour
:00:28. > :00:29.is committed to students being able to study wherever they want,
:00:30. > :00:34.but wouldn't confirm whether grants would be available universally.
:00:35. > :00:41.Here's our political reporter, Arwyn Jones.
:00:42. > :00:52.Students from Wales only pay ?3500 for their tuition fees whenever the
:00:53. > :00:57.choose to study in the UK. The Welsh government pays the rest around
:00:58. > :01:00.?5,500 per year. The policy is generous or students but
:01:01. > :01:06.universities here say it leaves them out of pocket. The Minister insists
:01:07. > :01:12.it will remain after the election should Labour remain in power as
:01:13. > :01:17.eight message to young people. We are investing in young people and
:01:18. > :01:19.will not curtail ambitions especially when it comes to
:01:20. > :01:25.geography if you really think you are best served across the border or
:01:26. > :01:29.in Northern Ireland, that is OK. Support is available for every
:01:30. > :01:32.student in Wales at the moment but Mr Lewis suggested it would be means
:01:33. > :01:37.tested in future so that only those who needed the money would get it.
:01:38. > :01:40.The Conservatives called the Wallasey and irresponsible
:01:41. > :01:47.unsustainable and make which means tens of millions of pounds are
:01:48. > :01:50.leaving Welsh universities and heading to England or Scotland
:01:51. > :01:57.instead. He announced last week he would be standing down as an AM. It
:01:58. > :02:02.has been a tremendous honour to represent the community I was born
:02:03. > :02:06.and raised in. To have served as education minister which, in many
:02:07. > :02:12.ways, has been my dream job, I have always walked a little taller with
:02:13. > :02:16.both those things in mind. But it is time for fresher eyes and is now, I
:02:17. > :02:22.think. Here's one of nine Labour members standing down in May so a
:02:23. > :02:26.new challenge for him and the new education minister on the way.
:02:27. > :02:30.A lorry carrying hay has caught fire next to the Severn Bridge tolls
:02:31. > :02:32.causing long delays for motorists on the M4.
:02:33. > :02:34.South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called to the westbound side
:02:35. > :02:37.of the carriageway, just before one o'clock this afternoon.
:02:38. > :02:39.Some lanes at the toll booths have now re-opened,
:02:40. > :02:41.but drivers are being advised to use the old Severn Crossing.
:02:42. > :02:44.People in Denbighshire have until the end of today
:02:45. > :02:47.to have their say on the future of council-run care homes and day
:02:48. > :02:50.The proposals include shutting council facilities in Corwen,
:02:51. > :02:54.Denbigh, Rhyl and Ruthin to cut costs and prioritise social
:02:55. > :03:02.The council says it could save just under ?700,000.
:03:03. > :03:04.Olympic silver medallist, Jamie Baulch, joined people
:03:05. > :03:07.in Cwmbran today, at a fun run to raise money for a school,
:03:08. > :03:09.after one of its buildings was burned down.
:03:10. > :03:12.The fire at Coed Eva School broke out on New Year's Day.
:03:13. > :03:15.Seven people have been arrested and bailed in connection
:03:16. > :03:36.Around 600 people turned out for this event arranged, say the
:03:37. > :03:42.organisers, in double quick time. There are two chained them on was
:03:43. > :03:47.the Olympics are, Jamie Baulch, whose mum taught at the school. It
:03:48. > :03:51.is close to my heart and it is lovely to be back here this morning
:03:52. > :03:55.and see everyone involved. The community has been fantastic and
:03:56. > :03:59.everyone has raised lots of money to help the school and the kids who are
:04:00. > :04:05.losing out right now. It was in the early hours of the day that fire
:04:06. > :04:09.ripped through the school. The headmistress told me then she was
:04:10. > :04:13.determined all the children would be accommodated on the site, not split
:04:14. > :04:18.up. Three years on the have achieved it, the nursery children the last to
:04:19. > :04:22.return tomorrow. I cannot wait to do it I am just really amazed that
:04:23. > :04:30.these are port that has been sure on this morning. It is our despite this
:04:31. > :04:35.miserable day. Since the fire, the community have pulled together
:04:36. > :04:40.already raising more than ?8,000. While today is about raising money,
:04:41. > :04:41.just as much, it is about holding together that community spirit which
:04:42. > :04:45.they have been building here. Rugby, and the Ospreys are out
:04:46. > :04:48.of the European Champions Cup after losing 33-17 to Exeter,
:04:49. > :04:50.away at Sandy Park. Steve Tandy's side couldn't get
:04:51. > :04:54.a losing bonus point, they've been knocked
:04:55. > :04:58.out of the tournament. Exeter finished top of pool two
:04:59. > :05:01.courtesy of Bordeaux's win away to Clermont in the
:05:02. > :05:07.groups other match. Football, and Francesco Guidolin's
:05:08. > :05:10.reign as Swansea head coach began with an impressive and much-needed
:05:11. > :05:19.2-1 victory at Everton. Gylfi Sigurdsson's penalty gave
:05:20. > :05:22.the Swans the lead in the first half, and despite an equaliser
:05:23. > :05:24.from Gareth Barry, Andre Aywe's deflected strike gave
:05:25. > :05:25.Swansea the win. They're now four points clear
:05:26. > :05:29.of the relegation zone. The weather forecast now,
:05:30. > :05:32.and a mild night for most, with some variable
:05:33. > :05:34.cloud cover around. But many areas should become mostly
:05:35. > :05:36.clear for a time overnight, before cloud returns
:05:37. > :05:41.during the early hours. Tomorrow, a fairly cloudy day
:05:42. > :05:43.for many, with rain moving east Some heavy bursts possible,
:05:44. > :05:48.especially further north. That's all for now, we'll
:05:49. > :06:02.have an update for you at 10:15. throughout the week. That is it.
:06:03. > :06:06.Goodbye for now.