0:00:08 > 0:00:11Welcome to Wales Today - our top stories: Ebbw Vale beats off
0:00:11 > 0:00:12competition from across the UK.
0:00:12 > 0:00:17The sports car company TVR is to base its new factory
0:00:17 > 0:00:21here creating 150 jobs and the A55 - the main artery into North Wales -
0:00:21 > 0:00:22is closed tonight.
0:00:22 > 0:00:24Emergency teams try to contain a corrosive chemical spillage
0:00:24 > 0:00:34from a tanker.
0:00:42 > 0:00:47Good evening.
0:00:47 > 0:00:50The luxury sports car company TVR has confirmed it'll start making
0:00:50 > 0:00:52new cars next year on Ebbw Vale enterprise zone -
0:00:52 > 0:00:55creating 150 jobs - near the site of the planned Circuit
0:00:55 > 0:00:56of Wales race track.
0:00:56 > 0:01:01The Welsh Government is giving the company its financial backing
0:01:01 > 0:01:04but won't be drawn on how much taxpayers money TVR will get
0:01:04 > 0:01:06or if they'll have to pay it back.
0:01:06 > 0:01:08Our business correspondent, Brian Meechan, reports.
0:01:08 > 0:01:12It is a British icon soon to be made in Wales.
0:01:12 > 0:01:15While TVR is keeping its new design under wraps, the models of the past
0:01:15 > 0:01:18certainly turned heads, even if they were out of the price
0:01:18 > 0:01:24range for most of us.
0:01:24 > 0:01:27TVR and the First minister signed on the dotted line this morning.
0:01:27 > 0:01:29They said the Welsh government
0:01:29 > 0:01:31backing was a major reason for deciding on Wales.
0:01:31 > 0:01:33We could have chosen many places, but we would
0:01:33 > 0:01:36have been in danger of getting drowned out and in competition
0:01:36 > 0:01:38for skill sets.
0:01:38 > 0:01:40There is an opportunity here, particularly in Ebbw Vale,
0:01:40 > 0:01:46for us to carve out the new TVR.
0:01:46 > 0:01:49TVR was the rival to Porsche but money problems
0:01:49 > 0:01:53brought production to an end almost a decade ago.
0:01:53 > 0:01:56The next generation will be made at the Ebbw Vale
0:01:56 > 0:02:01enterprise zone.
0:02:01 > 0:02:03It's no coincidence there are multi-million plans to turn
0:02:03 > 0:02:06this land into a race track, the Circuit of Wales.
0:02:06 > 0:02:07TVR received financial support from the
0:02:07 > 0:02:09Welsh government though the First Minister was reluctant
0:02:09 > 0:02:12to say how much taxpayers' money they were getting.
0:02:12 > 0:02:19We tend in the past to publish details further down the line.
0:02:19 > 0:02:22The reality is, everybody put money on the table but money isn't
0:02:22 > 0:02:23everything.
0:02:23 > 0:02:26The deal comes weeks after Aston Martin was given
0:02:26 > 0:02:28Welsh government money to move production here.
0:02:28 > 0:02:31Again, the amount wasn't made public.
0:02:31 > 0:02:35Not all car company investments have gone plan.
0:02:35 > 0:02:38The move to make hybrid cars in south Wales came to nothing,
0:02:38 > 0:02:40leaving the Welsh government over ?1,000,000
0:02:40 > 0:02:42out of pocket.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45These cars have inspired a fan base that have
0:02:45 > 0:02:47remained loyal, even though they have been out of
0:02:47 > 0:02:51production since 2006.
0:02:51 > 0:03:01The company plans to be making 2000 of them by 2022.
0:03:04 > 0:03:06TVR's attempt at a comeback is being bolstered by
0:03:06 > 0:03:08350 advance orders for its new model.
0:03:08 > 0:03:10Admirers of the brand have been putting down ?5,000 deposits.
0:03:10 > 0:03:11It's brilliant.
0:03:11 > 0:03:14It is what TVR enthusiasts have been waiting for.
0:03:14 > 0:03:16Living in Wales, the fact it's being produced here is brilliant
0:03:16 > 0:03:17as well.
0:03:17 > 0:03:20TVR's Ebbw Vale revival will bring well-paid jobs to one of the poorest
0:03:20 > 0:03:22parts of Europe and will help build
0:03:22 > 0:03:26on Wales's reputation in the car
0:03:26 > 0:03:35industry and many hope, attract more companies here.
0:03:36 > 0:03:39Part of the A55 near Colwyn Bay remains closed
0:03:39 > 0:03:40in both directions tonight.
0:03:40 > 0:03:43The trunk road which runs along the North Wales coast -
0:03:43 > 0:03:46was closed this morning after 27,000 litres of a chemical liquid spilled
0:03:46 > 0:03:47onto the carriageway.
0:03:47 > 0:03:48A specialist chemical recovery company is assisting
0:03:48 > 0:03:49with the clear up.
0:03:49 > 0:03:50Roger Pinney reports.
0:03:50 > 0:03:52Chemical suits and breathing apparatus, an indication
0:03:52 > 0:03:56of the seriousness of this spill.
0:03:56 > 0:03:59The A55 was closed this morning, the lorry
0:03:59 > 0:04:04driver noticed he had a leak, he was carrying a highly corrosive
0:04:04 > 0:04:08chemical used to edge circuit boards.
0:04:08 > 0:04:11The result of the road closure, traffic jams in every
0:04:11 > 0:04:12direction.
0:04:12 > 0:04:15Here you have a sense of the problems being caused by this
0:04:15 > 0:04:19road closure, traffic being siphoned off the A55,
0:04:19 > 0:04:21in this direction you can see the slip road onto the A55,
0:04:21 > 0:04:25which is closed and these are cars which are following the diversion
0:04:25 > 0:04:30along the promenade.
0:04:30 > 0:04:34For drivers it all meant long waits in the queues.
0:04:34 > 0:04:40We set off at halfpast 1 from Llandudno.
0:04:40 > 0:04:41It's now halfpast four.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43How long have you been in the traffic?
0:04:43 > 0:04:442 1/2 hours.
0:04:44 > 0:04:45Did you have any warning?
0:04:45 > 0:04:47No.
0:04:47 > 0:04:50Got to go, sorry.
0:04:50 > 0:04:52Back at the A55, fire crews worked throughout the day
0:04:52 > 0:04:56to decant the remains of the chemicals into another
0:04:56 > 0:04:59vehicle, but late this afternoon, there was a fresh concern,
0:04:59 > 0:05:04that a small quantity had got into the drains.
0:05:04 > 0:05:06It would have to be flushed out before it
0:05:06 > 0:05:10could cause serious damage.
0:05:10 > 0:05:15There's been another deterioration in the waiting times performance
0:05:15 > 0:05:17of Emergency Departments in the Welsh NHS this winter.
0:05:17 > 0:05:21In February over 3,500 people spent more than 12 hours in Urgent care
0:05:21 > 0:05:24units - over 300 more than in January.
0:05:24 > 0:05:26The Welsh Government says A departments have been
0:05:26 > 0:05:33busier than ever.
0:05:33 > 0:05:36A number of Wales' national museums will be closed or face disruption
0:05:36 > 0:05:38over the Easter Bank Holiday, because of industrial
0:05:38 > 0:05:40action by staff.
0:05:40 > 0:05:41Members of the Public and Commercial Services union have
0:05:41 > 0:05:43decided to strike - in a long-running dispute
0:05:43 > 0:05:50over weekend pay.
0:05:50 > 0:05:53Wales football manager - Chris Coleman - says he has every
0:05:53 > 0:05:54confidence security measures will be heightened
0:05:54 > 0:05:56at the European Championships in France this summer
0:05:56 > 0:05:58following the attacks in Brussels this morning.
0:05:58 > 0:06:01Wales are preparing for Euro 2016 - with two friendlies
0:06:01 > 0:06:04against Northern Ireland and Ukraine.
0:06:04 > 0:06:08Tomos Dafydd reports.
0:06:08 > 0:06:13At training this morning, the First Minister.
0:06:13 > 0:06:15Carwyn Jones wished coaches and players well ahead of this
0:06:15 > 0:06:17summer's great European Championships, but the explosions
0:06:17 > 0:06:21in Belgium cast a dark shadow over preparations.
0:06:21 > 0:06:28The events in Belgium have been at the forefront
0:06:28 > 0:06:29of players minds here.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31The attacks in Brussels will deepen concerns over
0:06:31 > 0:06:33security at Euro 2016 in France, just 2 months away.
0:06:33 > 0:06:36Everybody feels a bit unsafe especially going into a huge
0:06:36 > 0:06:39tournament, we're told it will be a target.
0:06:39 > 0:06:41We shouldn't give in to these people.
0:06:41 > 0:06:45We should never given to them.
0:06:45 > 0:06:47Chris Coleman is preparing for the friendlies without forward
0:06:47 > 0:06:49Hal Robson-Kanu who has a knee injury.
0:06:49 > 0:06:54That could pave the way for
0:06:54 > 0:07:04Sam Vokes who could continue his recent club form,
0:07:05 > 0:07:07he has scored 10 in his last 14 for Burnley.
0:07:07 > 0:07:09The players also enjoying new experiences that only
0:07:09 > 0:07:10come with qualification.
0:07:10 > 0:07:12Last night they were busy recording their official song
0:07:12 > 0:07:14with the help of the Manic Street Preachers.
0:07:14 > 0:07:21It was rocking, fair dos to them.
0:07:21 > 0:07:22Something
0:07:22 > 0:07:22Something new
0:07:22 > 0:07:22Something new to
0:07:22 > 0:07:24Something new to us.
0:07:24 > 0:07:27The song will be released in May, and will raise money for 2
0:07:27 > 0:07:28charities.
0:07:28 > 0:07:30Gareth Bale wasn't available to lend his vocal
0:07:30 > 0:07:32talents to the song, he was with his long-term
0:07:32 > 0:07:34girlfriend, who gave birth to their secnd daughter.
0:07:34 > 0:07:36Come the summer, all wives, girlfriends, family members
0:07:36 > 0:07:38will be banned from the team hotel.
0:07:38 > 0:07:39Coleman doesn't want any distractions.
0:07:39 > 0:07:41The decision went down well with some.
0:07:41 > 0:07:47Definitely. Peace and quiet!
0:07:47 > 0:07:49Tonight, another photo opportunity, this time the players
0:07:49 > 0:07:51lend their support to a scheme encouraging children to learn
0:07:51 > 0:08:01a second language.
0:08:03 > 0:08:04Bonjour.
0:08:04 > 0:08:06But some might need some more help before leaving for France.
0:08:06 > 0:08:09Let's take a look at the weather - Derek's got tonight's forecast.
0:08:09 > 0:08:10Hello again.
0:08:10 > 0:08:13We are still on course for a change in the weather on Thursday,
0:08:13 > 0:08:16some rain but in the meantime it is dry and cloudy.
0:08:16 > 0:08:18That's the story for tonight, plenty of cloud
0:08:18 > 0:08:19perhaps the odd spot of drizzle.
0:08:19 > 0:08:21The cloud will keep the frost away tonight.
0:08:21 > 0:08:22Temperatures stay above freezing.
0:08:22 > 0:08:26More of the same tomorrow morning, plenty of cloud may be a spot
0:08:26 > 0:08:31of drizzle but most places dry, glimpses of sun.
0:08:31 > 0:08:34Across the rest of the UK, sunny intervals in southern England,
0:08:34 > 0:08:36otherwise a lot of cloud.
0:08:36 > 0:08:40Maybe the odd light shower.
0:08:40 > 0:08:43Mostly dry but rain will spread across Northern Ireland
0:08:43 > 0:08:47and into western Scotland in the afternoon.
0:08:47 > 0:08:51Temperatures 9C Glasgow, 13 in London.
0:08:51 > 0:08:57Maybe the odd isolated shower otherwise most places dry.
0:08:57 > 0:08:59Rain in Anglesey, Gwynedd and the West Coast
0:08:59 > 0:09:05in the afternoon.
0:09:05 > 0:09:07On Thursday, a stronger jet stream will push this frontal system
0:09:07 > 0:09:09across the British Isles so Thursday will start dry,
0:09:09 > 0:09:14it won't last.
0:09:14 > 0:09:18Rain spreads from the West and winds pick up as well.
0:09:18 > 0:09:20Good Friday, much better, becoming dry
0:09:20 > 0:09:22and bright with sunshine.
0:09:22 > 0:09:25Feeling like spring with light winds.
0:09:25 > 0:09:28Temperatures are around 10 Celsius or higher but it won't last,
0:09:28 > 0:09:30Saturday will be breezy with outbreaks of rain,
0:09:30 > 0:09:33heavy rain in the afternoon.
0:09:33 > 0:09:38The rest of the weekend, unsettled, changeable,
0:09:38 > 0:09:42not a total right off.
0:09:42 > 0:09:46At the moment, Good Friday looks the best day of the Easter weekend.
0:09:46 > 0:09:47That's all from me.
0:09:47 > 0:09:52I will see you soon.
0:09:52 > 0:09:54The latest on that A55 disruption in our breakfast bulletins
0:09:54 > 0:09:55from six tomorrow morning.
0:09:55 > 0:09:58That's Wales Today, thank you for watching from all of us
0:09:58 > 0:10:02on the programme, goodnight.