04/08/2016 BBC Wales Today

picture of too much doom and gloom. The weekend is not looking that bad.

The Labour leadership battle moves to Cardiff for the first official

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn takes on challenger Owen Smith.

The stage is set and its down to the two contenders to convince

these party members that they're the right man to lead their party.

One of the country's top water companies denies claims that it's

responsible for dried out springs and sinking land.

The nursery being investigated after a little boy was left

unaccompanied on a minibus for two hours has reopened.

In tonight's sport, we're live in Rio

Can they top last time's haul of seven medals?

And David Beckham would be happy with this one.

Good evening. us this season.

600 people - all members of the Labour party -

are gathering tonight for what promises to be a key event

Getting underway in Cardiff in the next hour,

the current leader Jeremy Corbyn will take on the only

challenger for his role, the Pontypridd MP Owen Smith.

It's their first head to head debate.

Our political reporter Cemlyn Davies is there.

The stage is set and we are expecting 600 Labour Party members

to arrive here ready to hear what Jeremy Corbyn and Owen Smith had to

say. There are Labour MPs, and of course ordinary members of the

Labour Party, all hoping that an event tonight will help them decide

who to elect as Labour leader. These are the two men competing

to be Labour leader. The two men now preparing to go head

to head for the first Jeremy Corbyn has

done all this before. Here he is taking part

in a leadership hustings in Cardiff. He went on to win the race

with an overwhelming majority. Ahead of this evening's debate,

Mr Corbyn has been campaigning in Dagenham where he pledged

to rebuild Britain. Our first principle is that

prosperity that a few enjoy Our economic model

in Britain is broken. But there are immense potential

and skills in the talents of our people and huge opportunities

ahead of us in science, We could all be living richer lives

in a sustainable, more prosperous Mr Corbyn continues to enjoy

the support of thousands of grassroots members, many of them

flock to his rallies but others, including the vast majority

of Labour MPs, claim his leadership style has made the party unelectable

and it's time for change at the top. The Pontypridd MP is

Mr Corbyn's only challenger. He claims to share the current

leader's left-wing values and there are broad similarities

between both men's policies. However, in contrast to Mr Corbyn,

Owen Smith is in favour of renewing One example of his more pragmatic

approach and readiness to appeal Mr Smith believes he's the man

to unite a deeply divided party. People want Labour to be a united,

strong opposition to the Tories that they feel is doing such damage

to our communities and they want us to look like a credible

government in waiting. We don't look like that under Jeremy

and I'm determined that I'm going to get Labour back

to where we need to be - a credible, radical

government in waiting. Owen Smith may not have

run for leader before, but he did represent Labour

in the Welsh TV debates ahead It's now time to prepare

for another bout. This is a very important opportunity

for both candidates. Politics is all about perception

and both men will be looking to shape public perceptions of

themselves and frame their opponent, Up to now, this increasingly bitter

leadership race has been fought Tonight, Jeremy Corbyn

and Owen Smith will finally come face to face in front of some

of the party members who will decide which one will be crowned Labour

leader on the 24th of September. Let's have a word with two Labour

members who will be helping to elect the Labour leader. This man is here

supporting Jeremy Corbyn -- women. You are in Alan Smith supporter. Is

there anything that Owen Smith could stay here tonight that will change

your mind? -- Owen Smith. I don't think so. I am behind Corbyn. As

soon as Corbyn put at an, I went to said please back Corbyn. I was

delighted when he got through. Unfortunately, Owen Smith, I am

happy to see what yesterday but when he said that he would happily press

the button on millions of people with Trident and is to renew it, I

would never vote for a leader that would be able to kill millions of

people. Due accept that what when Smith is doing is appealing to that

centre ground and trying to make this party is something which can

oppose the Government currently? And Jeremy Corbyn can't do that? The

centre ground no longer works. We need socialism in this country. We

no longer want to have an elite minority ruling the majority and

taking advantage. We need change and Jeremy Corbyn is the man to bring

that arranged for us. Seem at first question to you but is there

anything that Jenny Corbyn could say tonight that will persuade you? 2015

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Review unfortunately not because Jamie has had ten months as leader

of the party and he has shown no real leadership. There. I can't

really say at the moment what we stand for. If I can see that, what

can be publicly? Owen Smith has said recently that if Jeremy Corbyn is

re-elected, that could lead to the Labour Party is letting. I those

comments helpful to your party? I think a split would be the worst

thing could have because when you split the party, firstly, at the end

of this campaign, whoever wins either side, we shall have one

united party. That's not going to happen though, is it? Time will

tell, I don't know. We'll wait and see what they say. Thank you both

very much for your time. Go and take your seat and listen to the debate.

The debate will be broadcast online on Labour's website and will have a

full report in her late bulletin. Thank you.

A water bottling company has strongly denied claims that

it could be causing environmental damage in the countryside

Landowners and environmentalists have raised the alarm claiming

land is sinking and the natural springs drying up close

to Princes Gate Spring Water in Pembrokeshire.

Natural Resources Wales say they are powerless to investigate -

until a new law comes into force later this year.

This area used to be a prime spot for salmon and sea trout.

The water level came to the bottom of the tree.

The last four, five, six years, the water level's dropped

so considerably that there's no access for the fish

We're in Prices Gate, not far from the springwater

Last year, the factory announced a major expansion sinking

new boreholes to increase production to a potential equivalent

But there are concerns it could be having an adverse effect.

I think what's going on here is industrial scale

All my friends and associates, farmers and anglers,

They've got ground sinkage and loss of water.

The natural spring water in this part of Pembrokeshire comes

from an aquifer running along this ridgeway supplying a network

of streams, which many landowners, a local quarry and farmers

Seven have contacted Natural Resources Wales,

complaining the water table has dropped in the last

few years with springs, like this one, now run dry.

We're not asking people to stop bottling and selling water

or using water or extracting it in any way whatsoever.

We're asking that a proper look is taken at the environment

and that the limits are set so that the environment is not drying out.

Because Princes Gate are not the only ones

abstracting water in this area, they strongly deny that

their operations are responsible, saying they brought in industry

experts and can find no truth in the allegations.

Adding, they monitor with extreme care all water they abstract,

measuring the quality, table heights and flow to ensure

they meet the highest standard of corporate, social

They also say Natural Resources Wales has found no

basis for these claims, but the NRW told us they've not

investigated them because currently they have no powers to do so.

In this part of the country, at the moment, you don't need

a licence to extract water from the ground.

But legally that position will change later this year

with a new water act coming into force.

Natural Resources Wales say, when it does, licenses will only be

granted if it can be shown they don't have an adverse

But operators will have a two year window to apply and there are fears

The family of a four year-old boy who died in a house fire

can begin planning his funeral, after a hearing into his death

was opened and adjourned at Swansea Coroners Court.

Jac Davies died following the blaze at his family's

A preinquest into his death will be held in January.

The UK government has welcomed a move by the EU to impose

tariffs on a steel product from China and Russia.

Cold rolled steel - which is used in white goods and cars -

is also produced at TATA's plant in Port Talbot.

Many observers have blamed the dumping of cheaper imports

for the difficulties the UK steel industry has been experiencing.

The latest radio listening figures show that audiences

for BBC Radio Wales and Radio Cymru have reached their lowest

The ratings were described as "disappointing" by BBC Wales.

Our arts and media correspondent Huw Thomas has been taking a look.

This data covers the period from April through to June this year.

Radio Wales weekly audience has now dropped to 333,000 listeners

compared to the previous quarter, a drop of 47000 and compared the same

time last year, 70 5000. The silver lining is that those listeners still

tuning in and listening for longer each week. It has also reached a

record low and is getting 103,000 weekly visitors compared to the

previous quarter, down by 9000 and compared to same time last year, a

drop of 13,000 listeners. This is all live listen to the radio, it

doesn't include podcast or catch-up services. The body that these

figures together it says 90% of radio listening is still happening

live. What's caused the drop in figures? There's no easy answer to

that. Listen to the reader in the UK reached one of its highest ever

levels and there were again for some stations in the commercial media

sector in Wales. This was a busy time in Wales, the assembly

elections, the EU referendum, football championships. Today, the

BBC wouldn't put anyone up for interview. It did say that the deal

coming was the favourite for a fluent Welsh speakers but for radio

Wales, it said it was disappointed but those figures. They are service

broadcasters and their remit is to provide a certain amount of music,

information and information and sport and the detail is how to

deliver that. The person of music, information and sport and the detail

is how to deliver that. The personalities Beth and Jenkins is

cheering that committee. It's very difficult for people to be

able to provide a service for all people for all ages

and ideally we would have various different channels here

in Wales which is something Although that would demand

new budgets and new It's definitely something that

the committee would want to look at. . Those audiences will be tuning in

again by next year. You're watching Wales today.

Tonight, we're live in Rio as the Welsh olympians arrive.

Can they top last time's haul of seven medals?

And high pressure bringing a fine end to the working week.

The nursery in Aberystwyth involved with a child being left

on a minibus for two hours on the hottest day of

Camau Bach was closed for a fortnight -

An inquiry by the Care and Social Services

After two weeks, parents were eventually allowed

to bring their children back to Camau Bach Nursery this morning.

An investigation is still ongoing into just how a three-year-old boy

could be left alone on their minibus for two hours

The member of staff responsible for the child was immediately

However, there's still concern from many parents.

For Rachel Harrison, it's her daughter's

Working full time, this is the most convenient nursery

I have no other option, unfortunately.

I have to work, I have to earn a living and this is my only

option at the moment to send my daughter here.

I've also spoken to some parents who want to remain anonymous.

One parent told me she took her children straight out of the nursery

the day after the incident as she was so concerned.

Another parent told me she would take her child out of this

nursery but has been unable to because she can't find

Because she works full-time, she has no other alternative

but today she was scared to send her child back.

Finding places at an alternative has proved difficult for many parents

with the closure of Penglais nursery in the town just this week.

While private Nursery Little Angels has taken on two children.

Luke Veasey and Amanda Gwalchma were considering sending

their three-month-old baby to Camau Bach.

Obviously with what happened, he's definitely not going to go

there now but we probably would have sent him.

Many parents are just relieved it's reopened and want to move on.

Obviously want to see the full report of what happened

and how everything is going to be going forward.

I'm perfectly happy, she's always gone in with a smile

on her face and she's always come out with a smile on her face.

I've always found the staff here very good.

This is a flagship nursery for the charity, Med e ad May thrin

and today they confirmed a member of staff still remains suspended.

The council safeguarding board has now completed its enquiry

and they say the nursery will continue to work closely

with the care and social services inspectorate to ensure appropriate

Let me take you to the National Eisteddfod in Abergavenny the welsh

learner of the year award has gone to a woman from Brynmawr

who changed the degree course she was studying to learn Welsh.

Hannah Roberts, who was honoured at a ceremony in the main pavillion,

had been studying geography at Aberystwyth University

but after completing a Welsh course in the summer holidays decided

It's unbelievable to be honest. The icing on the cake. All my hard work

has been for something special. The strangest thing is make as many

mistakes as possible and try and lose the fright straightaway. Just

enjoy it, it's not a race, just enjoy it because if you don't enjoy

it, then you won't enjoy the language.

The Drama medal went to Hefin Robinson from Carmarthen.

He came third in the competition two years ago and second last year.

His drama Estron meaning 'foreigner or stranger' beat off

competition from eleven other entrants this year.

And finally one of the oldest competitors the National Eisteddfod

has ever seen took to the stage this afternoon for the final time.

Helen Jones from Brecon, who's 100 at the end

of the month, has been competing since she was four years old.

She learnt to speak Welsh and says the Eisteddfod has

helped her to improve but at 99 years old

she's now putting her performing days behind her.

In the limelight now, the fresh- faced spring chicken Tomos Dafydd

Soon it'll be time for our Olympians to take centre stage.

Tomorrow night the opening ceremony takes place in Rio.

The build-up has been marred by problems.

Hundreds have been demonstrating against the high cost

Live now to Rio and Rhodri Llywelyn, any of this

I wouldn't have thought so. The Games are costing 9 billion pounds

to stage in Brazil. Much of that money spent on the Olympic Park

behind me in the glorious sunshine this evening and the many people in

this country which are suffering a deep recession at the moment, the

price is too high. The athletes, the year to compete to win medals and

those from Wales that I have spoken to are very, very determined. It all

gets underway tomorrow. Rio is gearing up for its biggest

ever Carnival and there are 23 Welsh athletes ready to take centre stage.

It's amazing. It's just good to be in the village and see everything

and take everything in. I just can't wait to get going. I've worked for

the last eight years of my life and I'm here. This is all I've wanted.

If I don't come away with a medal, I'll be very disappointed.

Transformed into a state-of-the-art training facility, here at the

British School in Rio many of the mid-GB athletes have been doing

their final preparations. The whole place is managed during the games by

a former Welsh rugby international. It is the marginal gains. A huge

amount of work has gone into preparation beforehand that we are

sport need that fine tuning in the lead in to the competing day, it's

very important that they get that right and the British School helps

them to be able to do that. Organisers insist Rio is ready and

the city will provide a stunning backdrop for what is described as

the great issue on earth but the build-up has been marred by problems

and that has given the Welsh athletes cause for concern. Having

won silver in London four years ago, one of Wales main medal hopes this

year has once again been speaking about the dirty ceiling waters.

Every Olympic games has some sort of media crisis that gets latched onto

and obviously the water quality is a big deal because no one wants a

medal to be won or lost on some and getting ill hitting a piece of

rubbish. At some point, enough is enough and we're racing and were

racing here and just get on with it and do the best we can. Furthest

Welsh journalist who has followed the build-up the year to political

unrest and the struggling Brazilian uncommonly, water pollution does

cast a long shadow over the games. The water quality here is appalling.

They have failed in their attempts and promises to clean up the water

and sailors, when service in particular because they have a lot

of contact with the water, may find themselves having problems of a

water quality and that is the biggest disappointment. On

Copacabana beach, the Olympic rings stand proud. Soon, the focus will

turn to sport. Organisers and athletes alike cannot wait with the

games to begin. Not long now. Who should we look out for on the first

day of competition? We at the Copacabana on Saturday the Guerin

Thomas could the most successful Welsh Olympian in 96 years. He's got

back-to-back golds in track cycling. He goes in the road race this time.

It all depends on what Team GB decide to do with Chris Froome, also

having just won the tour to France. The ruling keeps get underway on

Saturday, Chris Barkley will be competing and sevens rugby makes it

Olympic comeback. We've just heard also in the last few hours that joke

Rodina, you seen him in my report, will be the thing entirely Soares of

the Philippines in the first round on Saturday evening. Seven medals

for Welsh athletes and London. Let's see if we can beat that. Fingers

crossed. Enjoy it. Thank you very much.

If you're in Swansea, you'll be able to watch the action

Castle Square in the city - which showed Wales matches

during the European Championships will broadcast events

on a big screen everyday throughout the games.

The 31-year-old Spanish World Cup and European Championship winner

will have a medical tomorrow before completing his move from Seville.

A month after Euro 2016, the football season is starting

Newport County are aiming to improve on last season's finish just

above the relegation zone in League Two.

Meanwhile, Wrexham's task is to get back into the football league

New season, new optimism at Newport County.

It's manager Warren Feaney's first pre-season with his players,

but admits the club's not blessed with the biggest of budgets.

We probably are bottom six budget but I look at Leicester

in the Premier League as a benchmark.

They've got a good group together and they've went and won

the Premier League with a massive, massive budget, so that's what I've

got to instill in these players to believe that they can do.

The football journeyman John Parkin is among the summer signings.

The forward also spent 18 months at Cardiff City.

Preseason has been about improving fitness, says the manager,

but there have been some flashes of brilliance too.

Mark Randall's stunning strike, fans will be hoping for the same

when the season starts against Mansfield on Saturday.

Most loyal Wrexham fans would be forgiven for not

Plenty of new faces after a summer of wholesale changes.

He's admitted there could be less money around for him

after a new deal to regain control of the racecourse ground resulted

When you make a move like the football club have,

someone has to suffer a little bit and possibly that's me

It's about what's right for the club.

The season starts against Dover, getting back into the football

In Gary Mills, Wrexham have a manager who's

Fans will hope the eight-year wait for promotion ends this season.

Tomorrow we'll be be at Cardiff city. Any

decent weather? We can look forward to plenty of dry and bright weather

and warm in the sunshine. If you scattered showers. Pressure is

rising and those showers were clearly as we go through the night.

Overnight will be dry and some starry skies but it will feel cool.

Temperatures in double figures for all of us. Tomorrow, we do have a

ridge of high pressure building up from the south blocking this weather

system but we will see it make progress later on in the day. First

thing tomorrow morning, a dry start, some sunshine to look forward to.

Isolated showers, but if you catch one, consider yourself unlucky. Most

of us will get away with a dry day. Those temperatures up to 20 Celsius,

winds light to moderate. Tomorrow afternoon, workload in

Pembrokeshire. Some missed as well as we go into tomorrow night. It

cloudier picture tomorrow night. Those temperatures not dropping too

much but still remaining in double figures at its lowest, 12 to 15

Celsius and that high-pressure hanging on as we go through Saturday

but this front will make progress on Saturday night through to Sunday

morning. Much of Saturday is dry and sunny and another fine day but cloud

will increase later on in the day. Feeling worn in the sunshine on

Saturday with highs of 22 Celsius. Sunday afternoon is promising to. I

will have an update here for you Sunday afternoon is promising to. I

will have an update here for you at 8pm. Thanks for watching. Good

evening. MUSIC: Adagio for Strings

by Samuel Barber