0:00:12 > 0:00:17Good evening.
0:00:17 > 0:00:19As the EU referendum draws nearer, the Vote Leave group
0:00:19 > 0:00:22launched its Welsh campaign in Cardiff, urging people to back
0:00:22 > 0:00:24a European Union exit so millions more pounds can be spent
0:00:24 > 0:00:25on public services here.
0:00:25 > 0:00:27But Wales Stronger in Europe says Wales benefit hugely
0:00:27 > 0:00:28from European investment.
0:00:28 > 0:00:36Rhiannon Wilkins reports.
0:00:36 > 0:00:38Kicking off in Cardiff, a crystal clear message as the Welsh
0:00:38 > 0:00:40campaign for Britain to leave the EU launches.
0:00:40 > 0:00:42Among the campaigners were familiar faces, including former UK
0:00:42 > 0:00:52Defence Secretary Liam Fox.
0:00:53 > 0:00:56I would like to seem more money spent on health care,
0:00:56 > 0:00:59I would like to see more money spent on defence and security but that
0:00:59 > 0:01:00could be our decision.
0:01:00 > 0:01:03And at the moment, we have no choice at all over that.
0:01:03 > 0:01:06And I would much rather be having an active discussion inside the UK
0:01:06 > 0:01:09about how we spend the money and in what areas than not
0:01:09 > 0:01:12being able to have it at all, which is what we would get
0:01:12 > 0:01:13unless we leave the EU.
0:01:13 > 0:01:16With ten weeks until polling day, today's launch highlights some
0:01:16 > 0:01:19of the issues that will help people decide whether to put a cross next
0:01:19 > 0:01:21to remain or leave on their ballot papers.
0:01:21 > 0:01:23The campaign group backing EU membership here, Wales
0:01:23 > 0:01:25stronger in Europe, launched their campaign last month,
0:01:25 > 0:01:27saying the 28 country union brings prosperity.
0:01:27 > 0:01:30Their message today is just as strong.
0:01:30 > 0:01:33It is quite incredible that Liam Fox is making this claim.
0:01:33 > 0:01:37This is the man who two years ago was arguing that the NHS did not
0:01:37 > 0:01:39need an extra penny, so I don't think anybody
0:01:39 > 0:01:40is going to fall for this one.
0:01:40 > 0:01:43I think the whole of the people of Wales,
0:01:43 > 0:01:45whether they are steelworkers, students, farmers, they know
0:01:45 > 0:01:54how much Wales actually benefits from Europe.
0:01:55 > 0:01:58Opinion polls suggest the race between both campaigns is too close
0:01:58 > 0:02:01to call but one thing is for certain, the issues
0:02:01 > 0:02:10surrounding the EU will be hotly debated until the 23rd of June.
0:02:10 > 0:02:12A 22-year-old man has been charged with rape,
0:02:12 > 0:02:13assault and threats to kill.
0:02:13 > 0:02:16It follows an incident in Neath Road in Hafod in Swansea
0:02:16 > 0:02:24on Thursday morning.
0:02:24 > 0:02:26A number of illegal workers have been found to be working
0:02:26 > 0:02:28on the construction site of Britain's newest
0:02:28 > 0:02:29prison in Wrexham.
0:02:29 > 0:02:31Flintshire magistrates heard that immigration enforcement
0:02:31 > 0:02:33officers raided the site of the new Berwyn Prison on Friday.
0:02:33 > 0:02:37One Ukrainian man said to have been in the UK illegally for ten years
0:02:37 > 0:02:46was remanded in custody by magistrates this morning.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49Around 200 people protested outside the Senedd in Cardiff Bay today
0:02:49 > 0:02:50about health services at Withybush Hospital
0:02:50 > 0:02:51in Haverfordwest.
0:02:51 > 0:02:54They are campaigning for a return of the 24-hour children's care
0:02:54 > 0:02:55and a special care baby unit.
0:02:55 > 0:02:58The hospital was downgraded two years ago, with some services
0:02:58 > 0:02:59being transferred to Carmarthen.
0:02:59 > 0:03:01The Liberal Democrats, Plaid Cymru and the Conservatives
0:03:01 > 0:03:11all say they are committed to maintaining key services locally.
0:03:16 > 0:03:18Plans to ditch the National Eisteddfod's traditional Maes
0:03:18 > 0:03:21or field and hold some of the festival in permanent
0:03:21 > 0:03:23buildings have been supported by the event's ruling body.
0:03:23 > 0:03:25The Eisteddfod Council this morning backed recommendations to bring
0:03:25 > 0:03:27the festival to Cardiff Bay in 2018.
0:03:27 > 0:03:29BBC Wales understands that buildings such as the Wales Millennium Centre
0:03:29 > 0:03:31in Cardiff Bay are among the shortlisted sites.
0:03:31 > 0:03:34If the plan goes ahead, there would be no perimeter fence
0:03:34 > 0:03:44or entrance fee.
0:03:50 > 0:03:53Football and Swansea City were in action against Newcastle
0:03:53 > 0:03:54in the Premier League today.
0:03:54 > 0:03:56It was a disappointing day for the Swans.
0:03:56 > 0:03:57They lost 3-0.
0:03:57 > 0:04:03In the Championship, the Bluebirds drew 0-0 with QPR.
0:04:06 > 0:04:09In rugby, the Scarlets were in action in the Pro 12 this afternoon.
0:04:09 > 0:04:12Up to 20 of the squad had been struck down by a stomach complaint
0:04:12 > 0:04:14in the run-up to today's game.
0:04:14 > 0:04:21The final score was 46-10 to the visiting team, Glasgow.
0:04:21 > 0:04:24Welsh swimmer Jazz Carlin is hoping to keep her Olympic dream alive
0:04:24 > 0:04:26tonight by qualifying in the 400 metres freestyle.
0:04:26 > 0:04:28This morning she qualified fastest in the 400 metres heats
0:04:28 > 0:04:30at the British Olympics swimming trials in Glasgow.
0:04:30 > 0:04:33She is aiming for a place in the real Olympics.
0:04:33 > 0:04:41The squad is due to be announced on Thursday.
0:04:41 > 0:04:44Trying to sort of keep as calm as possible the last few days
0:04:44 > 0:04:45and not get stressed out.
0:04:45 > 0:04:48Yes, it is just about sort of enjoying racing again and I think
0:04:48 > 0:04:51I kind of forgot it this week that I do actually love racing
0:04:51 > 0:04:53and I love what I do.
0:04:53 > 0:04:56It is when you put so much pressure on yourself, it is sometimes a bit
0:04:56 > 0:05:00hard to actually enjoy what you do, but I love swimming and I love
0:05:00 > 0:05:02racing and I cannot wait for the final tonight.
0:05:02 > 0:05:03A look at the weather now.
0:05:03 > 0:05:04The cloud will break as we go through this evening,