07/03/2016 BBC Wales Today

Christopher Huxtable from Swansea is thought to be

missing in the Didcot Power Station explosion.

Tonight his family tell us of their anguish at the time

We can't sleep at night. We can't eat. It is just so painful and I

need my Chris Hoy home. It has been too long now, and the arts doing

anything about it. -- they are not doing anything about it.

Why pharmacies here might be doing more

as General Dynamics opens its armoured vehicle plant,

Ex-Tory MP Neil Hamilton is among the candidates chosen

to top UKIP's assembly election lists, along with another

former Conservative MP, Mark Reckless.

As Wales prepare for the Six Nations showdown with England,

But will the scrum-half play a part in Twickenham on Saturday?

"We just want him home" - that's the message from the family

of Christopher Huxtable from Swansea who's been missing for almost two

weeks following the explosion at Didcot Power Station.

His partner Jade Ali says she's been kept in the dark over delays

in finding the three unaccounted workers in the rubble,

and thinks rescue teams were called off too soon.

Our Swansea reporter Ben Price has more.

These were the scenes following the collapse of Didcot Power Station. A

mass of rubble, complete devastation. Two weeks on and three

workers are still missing. One is believed to be 34-year-old

Christopher Huxtable from Swansea. His partner of 15 years has already

started an online petition to get the three men out. 2-D Jade Ali,

also from Swansea, met with the Health and Safety Executive to find

out more about the rescue effort, frustrated with the situation so

far. We can't sleep at night, we can't eat. It's just so painful. I

need my Chris home. It has been too long and they are not doing anything

about it. What are you asking them to do? What do you want to see

happen? More on the site. It has proven difficult due to the scale

and complexity of the incident. Police are still investigating the

cause. In Swansea at the news continues to spread, many are

shocked by what has happened. It is the topic of many a

conversation here. Chris Huxtable is well-known in the area. Those close

to him say he a pleasant John Mann always ready to stop and have a

chat. -- a pleasant young man. The community is behind the family, and

just hopes for some resolution for them as soon as is in. We know what

has happened, but the family, if it is like myself, would want some

conclusion. It is a nightmare situation for the loved ones of the

three missing workers, but Chris Huxtable's family say they will

continue to believe he can be pulled out alive. They have given up hope

on our men. There is a God there and miracles happen. Those part of the

operation say it could be weeks if not months until the remaining

bodies are recovered. Pharmacies across Wales are soon

to be able to treat people with minor ailments like ear ache,

chicken pox and colic as part of a plan to

free up doctors' time. For the first time, pharmacists

will be able to access patients' health records, as part of the plan

to reduce waiting times How long have you had the symptoms?

A couple of days. If, like the deputy health minister, you have

conjunctivitis, instead of going to the GP, you could soon be diagnosed

and treated in your local pharmacy. A change designed to free up doctors

to deal with more complex cases. The Welsh Government has spent ?750,000

integrating technology so that for the first time pharmacists will have

access to patient's wreckers. It is actually a really exciting

development. From the patient's point of view, the more rapid action

will be a real benefit to them. It is thought giving pharmacists the

access to see what people may already have been prescribed could

prevent admission to hospital. Currently a third of all hospital

admissions are due to bed issued. While some here thought it was a

good idea, others had concerns. -- due to medication issued. Some

pharmacists are very good and we do use them, but are there was about

privacy? I think they are pretty good at diagnosing, and they could

refer you to the doctor. I think it is a good idea. I just take my

weight to the doctor know to get a tablet, it would be much easier to

come here. -- took my wife. Each pharmacists will be given a unique

login that they cannot share with anyone else. And the record is not a

complete medical record. It is a summary that only shows allergies

and medicines currently prescribed. There will be 26 specific ailments

pharmacists are allowed to treat without referring to the GP, and

people can opt in or out of the scheme. While the service is well

established here, it won't be rolled out to other parts of Wales until

later this year. But it is expected that by 2018, it will be available

in almost half of all community pharmacies.

A 36-year-old man arrested on suspicion of the murder

of a woman in Cardiff Bay has been released on bail

65-year-old Christine James was found dead in a flat

She lived alone there after moving from Cowbridge in the Vale

A 66-year-old man who had been arrested has been released on bail.

Arriva Trains Wales drivers have voted to accept a deal

ending a long-running dispute over pay and conditions.

Thousands of services were affected across the country during a series

The ASLEF Union says it's pleased the matter

Two former Conservative MPs, Neil Hamilton and Mark Reckless,

are tonight a step closer to winning seats in the national assembly

They've both been confirmed as regional candidates

for the election on May the fifth, as has UKIP's leader in Wales,

Our political correspondent Daniel Davies is here

Choosing candidates has been a drawn-out process for UKIP.

The background is a highly acrimonious row within Ukip about

who they are going to have in their candidates in the Assembly's

regional lists on me the fifth. Because of how the electoral system

works, and because you could be doing well in the polls, never as

top placed in the list -- whoever is top placed in those lists have a

decent chance of being elected. There was a Roman the party because

some felt that people like Neil Hamilton and another Conservative MP

Mark reckless could be parachuted in, forested on wheels instead of

local candidates. They tried to solve that road by having a vote,

letting ordinary rank and file members have a say. The results

today show Neil Hamilton will be the top candidate in mid and West Wales,

Mark reckless in east Wales. What have the other political parties had

to say? As you might expect, they have said that by choosing former

Tory MPs it shows that Ukip are not treating wheels with respect. They

see these people are being parachuted in. -- Wales is not being

treated with respect. Whoever, if anyone, you believe in all of that -

think the fact they are attacking you get is obviously shows that they

are taking Ukip seriously as a threat in this election. -- Natalie

are attacking Ukip. The parents of Craig Roberts,

the part-time Welsh soldier who died on an SAS selection exercise

in the Brecon Beacons, have called for the law -

which gives the Ministry of Defence immunity from prosecution -

to be scrapped. The Health and Safety Executive has

said that without it the MoD would have faced court action for

corporate manslaughter. Craig Roberts' parents,

from Penrhyn Bay near Llandudno, have told Roger Pinney that

attitudes in the Special Forces Kelvin and Margaret Roberts sat

through every day of the inquest Now they have given us full

reaction for the first time. It was the hottest day of a hot

summer when 37 would-be SAS recruits set out

across the Brecon Beacons Craig Roberts, Edward

Maher and James Dunsby. Ten others were suffering

heat injuries. "We accept selection for special

forces needs to be arduous," "But correct planning and procedures

should also be in place. "Had they been on that

awful day, Craig, Eddie For the more than two

years since there son's death, Kelvin

and Margaret Roberts have, as far as possible,

avoided contact Indeed, there have been times

when they have posted a note on their front door politely

requesting that reporters stay away. They told me they would be prepared

to react now because the main enquiries into what

happened are finished. But they didn't want

to appear on camera. These pictures were taken

as the tragedy was unfolding. The inquest revealed gross failings

and neglect in the way the exercise Craig Roberts' parents now say

they were shocked by what emerged They say the attitude

and complacency of the hierarchy and special

forces has to change. The Health and Safety Executive

investigation concluded that, but for crown immunity,

the Ministry of Defence The couple have also revealed

for the first time how Craig Roberts' interest

in the Armed Forces developed. From the officer training

corps at Leicester University to the TA

and the Royal Anglian regiment, a high-flying city finance

job which he left to go on United Nations

peacekeeping duties. His parents told him

to follow his heart. "This was our proudest moment

in Craig's life," they said. As for the SAS, Craig Roberts'

parents said he wanted to train with the best, and the SAS

are the best of the best. They said they were worried

about the places he might be sent, They told me it never

occurred to them to worry they've been talking about building

a by pass since 1949. And back in the camp

and preparing to face England - Rhys Webb in the Wales squad

for the first time since How will more powers

be devolved to Wales? Its a question that has seen

the governments in Cardiff Bay and Westminster exchange

criticism for months. Now, a week on from the Welsh

Secretary Stephen Crabb putting his plans for further

devolution on hold, the First Minister has unveiled

what he calls "a stable and long-term" solution

to how Wales is governed. Let's talk to our political

reporter Carl Roberts. What's in this

alternative Wales Bill? It is 174 pages, clearly hasn't been

knocked up over the weekend by the Welsh Government. Carwyn Jones said

today that is the result of the Welsh Government getting it starts

together on the issue of devolution to the Assembly. We know Stephen

Crabb the Welsh Secretary was the process of trying to get his UK

Government raptor will spill passed last week following criticism from

committee saying it needed to significant changes. So today we

have this, an alternative bill from Carwyn Jones. Perhaps the First

Minister trying to wrestle the initiative away from Stephen Crabb

on this issue. Let's hear what the First Minister had to say earlier

today. We haven't taken the decision

lightly to publish this draft bill. There is no sense

here of one-upmanship. Rather, we propose that this

bill is a constructive So the Government and Laws

in Wales Bill is designed to bring the Welsh system more closely

in line with devolution And this bill would see more powers

devolved to Wales than the UK Yes, the Welsh Government say it is

a simpler and tidier bill. It with the power such as a passenger duty

devolved, policing and justice devolved by 2026. This afternoon in

the House of Commons Andy Burnham said it was not UK Labour policy to

devolve bullies, although Carwyn Jones has told us that he begs to

differ. -- to devolve police. Stephen Crabb has responded and his

statement says all we need to know about tensions between Westminster

and Cardiff Bay. He says labour is split from top to bottom on

devolution and that this is a concession to Plaid Cymru. Plaid

Cymru say it is not worth the paper it is written on, and it is written

on a lot of paper. The North Wales Police and Crime

Commissioner Winston Roddick will not be seeking

re-election in May. Originally from Caernarfon,

he worked as a police constable He stood successfully

as an independent candidate in the first-ever Police

and Crime Commissioner election The company behind plans

for the new Wylfa Nuclear Power Plant has told a committee

of Welsh MPs that the project on Anglesey is not

dependent on a new reactor at Hinkley Point in

Somerset going ahead. The comments come as EDF,

the company behind the Somerset project, has confirmed

its finance director has quit. Addressing the Welsh Affairs select

committee, Alan Raymant from Horizon told MP's that he's

confident a deal can be Key thing for us is making sure that

actually the framework that is put in place by Government is sufficient

to attract the level of investment required to fund these projects

going forward. That is what gives us our confidence to invest in the

development phase and gives us confidence we can develop a

successful project. If Wales wants to attract top

manufacturing companies, ministers here need to build

first-class factories. That's according to leading business

organisation the CBI. The call comes on the day

the international defence company General Dynamics opened its new base

for making armoured vehicles Here's our business

correspondent, Brian Meechan. Aston Martin is to begin

manufacturing in Wales, And Chinese investment is coming

here to create a biomass plant Pinewood Studios is now operating

in the capital. All major developments that have

taken on large facilities. But there are concerns that this

could lead to a shortage At the end of last year,

there was over 11 million square feet of floor space available

across Wales, a decrease of almost 10% over the last 12 months,

and a drop of 43% over three years. We need to address this by looking

at a property strategy. We need to look forward and provide

the right buildings Sometimes the private

sector will do that, And in some of our more

disadvantaged communities, maybe the public

sector has to do that. But the Welsh Government has

had its fingers burned It built business centres called

techniums, many of which were closed as they failed to attract companies

or create the jobs expected. General Dynamics is the latest

company to buy prime The next generation of armoured

vehicles for the British military will be assembled and tested

in Merthyr following almost ?4 billion worth of contracts

between the firm The Welsh Government also provided

a loan to the company. When it reaches full scale

production, around 250 people will be employed here,

many of them unskilled, will be employed here,

many of them in skilled, General Dynamics usually

leases its properties around the world, but it has

bought this facility - a sign, the company says,

of its long-term commitment. It will be using half of the site,

so it has the potential to bid for more contracts and bring

extra work in future. We were fortunate that we found this

site which was well suited The former owner of this

site did heavy vehicles, and so we had strength of floor

here, we had paint booths that already existed that our

vehicles will fit in. Ministers say it's a further

demonstration of their success in attracting businesses

in and they will continue to monitor When they first talked

about a by pass for Newtown, Clement Attlee was Prime Minister -

that was in 1949. Now, 67 years later,

they've finally begun construction work to take pressure off

the gridlocked town centre. The first of many diggers

arrived at the site It may not look like much

at the moment, but it is a historic This has been discussed

for nearly 70 years. It is hoped it will ease this -

bumper-to-bumper traffic. Congestion in Newtown has been

a problem for decades, and many believe it has deterred

people from going into town. A lot of people won't

come to the town centre So a lot of the small

businesses in the town centre who would normally be

against a bypass of this kind in this case are very

much supportive of it, because it will bring people

back into town again. The Welsh Government gave the green

light to the project The new road will stretch for four

miles on the outskirts of the town. It is a small start

to a major project. This Newtown bypass is going to cost

?53 million But people here in Newtown have been

waiting a long time The bypass was first

proposed back in the 1940s. Joy from the local history group

showed me an article dating back to 1949,

which first reported She never thought she would

live to see the day. Edwards was in charge

of the development agency, So I'm hoping I'll live long enough

to get on it. The town has been looking forward

to this for many years. So locals and businesses alike have

welcomed the start of building work. It is hoped the future bypass

will make these traffic problems 23-year-old Stacey Fox

from Swansea has won the Prince's Trust Young Achiever

of the Year Award. She gave up her education to care

for her sick parents, Having gone through depression

and a breakdown, the Trust helped her gain confidence

and secure a full-time job. The Prince's Trust says Stacey has

demonstrated incredible Rugby, football and ice-hockey -

tonight's sport now. Wales have called Ospreys

scrum-half Rhys Webb The 27-year-old was training today

ahead of the potential title decider against England

at Twickenham on Saturday. Webb hasn't played international

rugby since a serious foot injury back in September,

but played a full game Dangerous and bolted in attack, Rhys

Webb knows the way to the line. Scoring three tries in last year 's'

buss nations, he was established. He left the field on a stretcher in a

warm up match back in September. Making his comeback just last month,

he played 80 minutes in the game against Leicester on Saturday.

Watching him against Leinster on the weekend, probably needs more time

under his belt, but we will gauge that over the next 24 hours. He was

keen to underline that the coaching staff are 100% behind the current

number nine Gareth Davies. He has made the shirt his own in the

absence of Rhys Webb. But the competition is to be welcomed. Luke

Charteris has returned from any injury. And Gethin Jenkins should be

OK to train tomorrow. But England have lost several players. Head

coach Eddie Jones would have enjoyed this site yesterday. The first

premiership try of the season. The centre hasn't played for his country

since 2014. But he could be facing Wales in five days' time. He has

showed in the past he has a little subtlety. He is hard to bring down

when he gets going. You can just focus on one player. Around them

they have got good strikers as well. -- you cannot just focus on one

player. A win for Wales at Twickenham will make Warren

Gatland's side the favourites to clinch the championship.

Swansea City's head coach Francesco Guidolin has been released

from hospital after recovering from a chest infection.

The Italian will resume work this week, with his team

winning their last two league games in his absence.

Coach Alan Curtis believes another five or six points is all the Swans

They're currently nine points above the relegation

zone following a 1-0 win over Norwich.

Still a bit of work to do. 33 points is nowhere near safety. But

certainly there is a bit of an offer no. I told the boys, great result,

two great results we have had. -- there is a offered no. But still a

great amount of work to do. We always knew these would be defining

games for us. Cardiff City manager Russell Slade

believe's he's turning The Bluebirds are now one place off

the Championship play-off positions. Saturday's 2-0 win over

Bristol City was their Newport County's relegation fears,

meanwhile, were eased by a 1-0 The exiles are 11 points clear

of the drop zone. Cardiff Devils have relinquished

their Ice Hockey Challenge Cup title, losing the final 1-0

to Nottingham Panthers. With 25 seconds of sudden-death

overtime to go, a late score The Devils have now lost

four games in a row, and have slipped to second spot

in the Elite League. And Geraint Thomas remains well

in contention at the Paris-Nice race No time for a weather check. -- now

it is time for a weather check. We haven't quite

shaken off winter yet. Temperatures in mid Wales dropped

as low as minus three in Pontrhydygroes last

night and there was more Some of us were also treated

to a wonderful display Temperatures in mid Wales dropped

as low as minus three Including Sorcha Lewis

in the Elan Valley. It's less likely they will be

visible tonight with the strongest part of the geomagnetic

storm further north. Weather-wise a few showers

in the west tonight. Elsewhere dry with

a widespread frost. But later in the night cloud

and a little rain will spread Falling as snow on the

hills and mountains. Temperatures inland falling as low

as minus four Celsius will rise Temperatures above freezing

but feeling cold. Grey and damp as well

with light rain. A little snow on high ground

and breezy for a while in But it should turn drier

later in the afternoon Temperatures a little higher

than today, six to nine Celsius, but still feeling chilly

with a light to moderate breeze. In the Vale of

Glamorgan tomorrow. Drier in the afternoon with a high

of eight in Cowbridge. Spots of light rain but some

dry weather as well. Tomorrow night rain will spread

across the country. Some moderate to heavy rain

with snow on high ground. The wet and windy weather all tied

to this area of low pressure. At the moment it looks like moving

up the English Channel, but it could go a bit further

north or further south. Rain with snow on high ground

will gradually clear. And it will cheer-up

from the west with some sunshine. Friday a little rain

and turning milder. Over the weekend it look likes high

pressure will bring settled weather with signs of dry spell lasting

well into next week.