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will be more unsettled for the week ahead. -- quite

The call made from GPs across the country who are

For some who can't get to see the doctor they are turning up

With lots of symptoms there is and lot we can do. We are prohibiting

those who need to see a GP. at hospitals, putting more pressure

on accident and Paul Pugh was left brain damaged

after an unprovoked attack. Tonight he renews his plea

for others to understand the consequences of alcohol fuelled

violence. This singing might be loud

and clear, but the law giving people the right to access services

in Welsh is too complicated. 20 years after women were permitted

to become priests, how much has In one particular church they lock

the doors on me. And in the sports Swansea prepare for the first game

with Paul Clement in charge. They face Hull in the FA Cup.

Stay away from your local doctor's surgery if you have a cough or cold.

With cases at a seasonal high they're urging patients to make

appointments only if their symptoms become more serious.

And all seven of Wales' health boards have told us that

with hospitals feeling the knock on effect, people need to make sure

Our reporter Ben Price is at Morriston Hospital

For some who can't get to see the doctor they are turning up in

hospitals instead putting extra pressure on accident and emergency

departments. Like many GP practices this one in

Swansea has seen its waiting room while most days in recent weeks.

It's a similar picture across Wales as patients are reported to be

turning up with common cold symptoms or a calf. Something GPs say they

can do nothing about. Patients seem to think that

antibiotics will clear all these infections.

We have to be aware they won't. They do nothing for viral infections.

With the demand from patients it is more difficult to access

appointments for patients. It means they have more difficulty getting

through on the phones. It means they're going to have to

wait to be seen. Busy surgeries mean busy hospitals

with patients choosing to visit A if they can't see a doctor. All

seven health boards in Wales are warning against this tonight due to

an already high demand on staff. As is the Welsh Ambulance Service

which says the number of 999 calls it receives from nonemergencies is

also on the rise as a result. It's a busy time of year. Christmas

and New Year and be winter pressure. We are asking people to choose

wisely and only call 999 if it is a dire emergency.

Life-threatening emergencies. The NHS is advising patients to look

beyond the hospital local surgery and find an alternative in an effort

to alleviate the growing pressure on health service.

And pharmacies like this one in Cardiff are very much at the front

line. The pharmacist can assess patients and decide what type they

need freeing up GPs to look more complex cases.

There is capacity for community pharmacies to take on new services.

Especially in winter months. We have the flu vaccination programme which

pharmacies are providing. It's well received by the public, and then we

have the choose pharmacy scheme rolled out Wales. Pharmacies can

cope with the demand. I have a cough. No point going to GP. Take up

time of Doctor. Time is very important, I think.

I think it's a very personal thing. It depends how you react to it.

If you think you can do with them on their own. Some people feel the need

to go, I, personally, don't. In Swansea a new 111 phone line is

being trialled for people to discuss symptoms with medical professionals.

If you look at this service which reflects the broader pressures on

general practice in daytime and in other periods, for example the

Christmas and New Year period. We've seen call volumes for a

population of about half a million patients resulting in 900 to 1000

calls per day. With winter pressures on the health

service showing no signs of easing the message remains for everyone to

consider their options before seeing the doctor. The Chief Medical

Officer for Wales wants to reiterate that very same message tonight. For

people who become sick with a cold or coughed to choose the health

service wisely. Its is hoped as we continue to move through the winter

months that the pressure will start to ease on hospital staff like those

here at Morriston Hospital lands around the country. Jamie. At the

other end of the country North Wales has bored

North Wales Health Board has admitted breaching its duty of care

to a patient with paranoid schizophrenia who was found dead

36-year-old, Iwan Lewis, from Penygroes, was being treated

at the Hergest Unit at Ysbyty Gwynedd.

His mother, Elizabeth, accused Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board

of not listening to her concerns about his condition.

An inquest into his death in Caernarfon recorded

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's

North Wales Police were called to an address in the Bryn Heulog

area last night, the body of 35-year-old David James Kingsbury

a 38 old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder. The police are

appealing for anyone who may have heard the altercation

to get in touch. The community is shocked and devastated by the event.

Old Colwyn is a quiet and peaceful place. For something like this to

happen is very shocking for everybody.

A Plaid Cymru AM has claimed he is a victim of "political

harassment" after his constituency office was broken into.

The incident at Neil McEvoy's office took place on Thursday morning.

The AM said no valuables were taken but files were "gone through".

He said metal bars were cut to access the property,

South Wales Police said investigations were on going.

A petition signed by 14,000 people to keep a 19-year-old

from Afghanistan in the UK has been presented to the Home Office

Bashir Nadir has been living in Cardiff for the past nine years,

Now he's reached adulthood he could face deportation.

A man who was left with severe brain injuries following an unprovoked

violent attack ten years ago says his rehabilitation has

Paul Pugh spent two months in a coma after being set upon outside a pub

He now works with the police to warn of the dangers

Tonight, an event's being held to mark his achievements

He's been speaking to our reporter David Grundy.

The 1999: made minutes after the attack on Paul Pugh, the captain of

Mammon United football club had been out drinking with his friends. It's

outside this pleb ten years ago that Paul Pugh was the victim of a

sustained and and roped attack. -- this pub. The attack left him in a

coma for two months and in hospital for over a year. A night out that

changed his life for ever. Today for the first time in years he's been

back inside the pub. How does it feel coming back here? It feels, to

be honest, it feels great. The attack has left Paul needing

regular therapy. He still has difficulty using one side of his

body and his speech is impaired. He visits schools and clubs to tell his

story urging others to think twice about excessive drinking.

I do what they can to prevent it happening. This is my life now. I've

moved on from what happened. I've made many things I can't do. But

this I can do. This is a powerful message to the

world. 'S mother says the change the family

's life. I wouldn't like anybody to go through what we've gone through.

It's been a living hell for ages. But Paul has moved on. More than

half of adults in Wales have suffered some form of far more

negative experience as a result of someone else being under the

influence of alcohol. Recent research also found almost one in

five adults felt physically threatened by someone who'd been

drinking, one in ten had their property damaged by a drinker, and

one in 20 suffered physical violence at the hands of someone under the

influence of alcohol. Leading experts on alcohol-related

violence say the number of cases he's seen has fallen significantly

in the last decade. It remains a serious problem. We've

seen fewer injuries now than we were 20 years ago. The types are the

same. Facial cuts are less common now than they used to be. Jaw

fractures, cheekbone fractures, broken noses, they are less frequent

than they used to be. We still see them, and everyone is one too many.

Tonight an event to mark the anniversary of plural's attack has

been organised by the football club where he was once captain. --

plural's attack. He will tell his story again as he tries to prevent

what happened to him happening to others.

A law which gives rights for people to access services in Welsh is too

complicated and will be reviewed - according to the Welsh Government.

Welsh language standards came into force last year.

Well, since last year, 80 public bodies have had to offer

They include councils, the Welsh government, national parks.

They each have to comply with between 100 and 200 so-called

"standards" specific to their organisation,

it means if you phone your council, write a letter, or want to pay your

council tax online, you should be able to do that in Welsh,

and expect a response in the same language But some councils have

raised concerns about the cost, as well as the complexity of having

to offer things like translation for staff and public meetings.

It's quiet in Llandeilo are practising for a big concert at the

end of the month. For the singers in the choir conversing and socialising

in Welsh is totally natural, but that hasn't always been the case.

Last year new standards were launched setting out what councils,

the Welsh government and national parks have to do to provide a

bilingual service. Legislation is important to get that

provision in the first place, and then it's about positive

campaigning, encouragement and promotion to make sure everybody

buys into that. Then its goodwill towards the Welsh language by

everybody whether this be good or not.

There are concerns that the rules are too expensive and complicated.

Alun Davies the Welsh language minister says changes are needed but

isn't sure what needs to change. It's always going to be a question

of what is reasonable, Freya and deliverable. I think it's right and

proper we have this conversation and that we have this debate. I welcome

a conversation about how we best deliver that and how we best

implement these policies in different places.

Any organisation found not to be meeting the required standards could

face a fine of up to ?5,000. Tonight one local governments also said some

councils might consider paying the fine rather than adopt the new

rules. The purpose of the standard is to try to halt the Welsh decline

of Welsh its heartlands. What would you like to having lunch?

Signposting. More of it in Welsh. I speak Welsh, but there are people

who have very little English in area.

I don't think there's enough in certain areas. Some areas there is

more than others. We could promoted more. If people

choose to have their services or speak in Welsh, they've got the

opportunity to. I don't think they should force it on people but it's

there. Back in Llandeilo the choir

practices in full swing with changes to the current law is being

considered over the next few weeks the aim is to have a new system

where all public bodies will be singing from the same hymn sheet

when it comes to Welsh language services. At the moment, of course,

only public bodies have to offer bilingual services, but there are

plans to include private utility companies too, so water, gas,

electricity and train services. Despite the consensus that the

system needs to change no one is currently offering an alternative.

All eyes are on the Welsh government will be reviewing the system in

coming weeks. Much more to come before 7pm:

Swansea's new man puts his new team through their paces,

we preview the weekend's FA Cup clashes and the young Welsh archers

on target for the 2020 It's 20 years since women

were allowed to become priests Tomorrow's services will be

held at every cathedral Caroline Evans has been back to meet

one of the women among those first ordained,

and a man, who still can't fully It was an historic moment. The

decision to allow women to become vicars, carried out the governing

body in Lampeter by just one vote. Jenny Wigley was one of those women

who was central to the campaign for women's ordination. I interviewed

him many times in the run-up to the vote. So I wondered, what does she

think looking back? I've not been this emotional since my little boys

were born. I think I look pretty please, don't die.

It had been hard work. Despite the elation the woman went to know

illusion about what lay ahead. They saw themselves as pioneers.

I went to cover where there was no priest in one church and they'd

locked the doors on me. Nobody told the organist. So she had a key to

getting. So there was myself and the organist and two or three elderly

ladies will stop there were those daft things that happened.

That has all gone. If you walk in a particular direction and find

yourself facing a pillar. They nurtured good humour and waited for

the idea of women priests to become normal. That, says Jenny Wigley,

fostered real change. Lots of things have changed because

there are just ways of working that are easier for women. We do work

collaboratively. We don't fret about hierarchy in that way. We aren't in

the game of alpha male. That's not to say women don't have ambitions

for themselves and for the church. But that kind of cooperative way of

working is natural to lots of women. And I think that is something that

has made a difference of a church, and will continue.

So what of those on the other side of the divide, Ben Andrews was

training to be a priest when women were first ordained. 20 years on his

removal to not review remains the same.

I still cannot accept the sacramental ministry of a woman

priest or a woman bishop. But that hasn't stopped a working

relationship with people. I've worked with women colleagues. We've

worked together and there's been an element of understanding, trust and

mutual respect. Now with the appointment of Wales's

first woman bishop do this month he is among those who want to follow

what the church of England has done, appointing alternative bishop for

those who cannot accept women in the role.

I don't want to spend the next 25 years just surviving. I want to be a

fully part of the Church in Wales as they possibly can. But I hope and

pray the Church in Wales, debenture bishops, will see that there needs

to be proper and two provisions so that we can all live and work

together. He won't be attending the

celebration service tomorrow, but says there is a real will now on

both sides to work together. Swansea University researchers say

an iceberg a quarter of the size of Wales is poised to break

away from Antarctica. The scientists say

the a long-running rift in the ice shelf grew suddenly last month,

and now just 20 kilometres of ice is keeping the 5,000 square

kilometre piece from floating away. The researchers say its loss

will leave the whole shelf A documentary celebrating the work

of a world-famous Welsh photographer has won a prestigious award

in the United States. In 1966 what was happening in

Vietnam had to be interesting. I decided I would be the one to find

out what was really going on. Rhuddlan-born Philip Jones

Griffiths, who died in 2008, was best known for his graphic

and poignant coverage The S4C film, which pays tribute

to his life and work, has been recognised

by the Hollywood International Independent Documentary

Awards in Los Angeles. Tonight's sport now, and a big

weekend of FA Cup football ahead. Yes, the new Head Coach

at Swansea City will take charge of the side for the first time

tomorrow against Hull Paul Clement says he will have money

to buy new players this month, while Cardiff City, who entertain

Fulham in the cup on Sunday, have already been busy

in the transfer market. The hard work starts now, Paul

Clement at training for the first time, his players preparing to for

Hull. They have also drafted a new manager this week. With relegation

challenges ahead Clement could be forgiven for having other priorities

than a prolonged cup run. It's an opportunity to look at a couple of

players. We want to win the game and improve performances his main task

this month is to improve defence. It's the worst in the Premier League

this season. 35 goals conceded already. But Clement warned they

would be a bus load of new players arriving. They won't be a lot of

changes, it's dangerous to do that, but it's important to get decisions

right. We are talking about bigger, could be big transfers, high

salaries, so you want to get those things right and not waste money.

The most important thing is that you're bring in better than what you

think you've already got. Cardiff City have made their first signing,

Greg Halford has arrived from Rotherham whilst this centre forward

has returned to the Netherlands seven months after joining. Cardiff

know how to make it all away to Wembley, they reached the final just

nine years ago. Narrowly losing one nil against Portsmouth. This

season's campaign starts against Fulham who are mid-table in the

championship. It gives me a chance to look at one or two lads who

haven't had opportunity. Whilst not, I know you get accused as manager of

not taking this thing seriously, I do love the FA. I've got a semifinal

once it was a great occasion. The FA Cup third round is one of the

highlights of the football calendar. For to Welsh chance to put the

trouble to one side. For the weekend ended East.

In league two Newport County are away to Stevenage and Wrexham's

players and fans will attend a celebratory dinner this evening

to mark the 25th anniversary of the side beating the then league

Mickey Thomas' free kick for Wrexham helped pull off the 2-1 victory.

He's expected to attend the celebrations this evening along

with around seven others from the 1992 team.

Rugby and two Welsh regions are in action tonight.

The Dragons entertain Trevisio, and the Scarlets host

You can watch the game on BBC 2 Wales - Scrum V live starts at 7:30.

The Ospreys face reigning champions Connacht tomorrow

It's emerged today, Wales fly-half Rhys Priestland

has extended his stay with English Premiership club Bath,

The future of Welsh archery is looking rosy.

Ryan Pinder from Newtown and Thea Rogers from Cwmbran

have a combined age of 31, and are on target

They are both competing in the national indoor

Championships this weekend, and both have big dreams of getting

Meet Wales's sharpest sugars with the bow and a narrow. My name is

Ryan, I'm 17 and I've been shooting for six years. My name is the year,

I'm 14 and I've been doing archery for a brightly and years. Ryan

started when his dad and brother showed an interest. He is the

highest ranked junior in Britain and its 15th in the seniors. He says

there's no feeling like hitting the target. I get a lot out of joy out

of shooting what I think is a good shot. And then being able to repeat

that again and again. I normally get home from school and

go and shoot. And then at the end of the day homework comes!

Family support is essential and there's no lack of it.

My dad is incredibly supportive, more than I can thank him for. He

drives me all across the country. To various different shoots. Stands on

a cold field getting rained on. Hull has been flashing to be

Hull is already shooting 70 metres. Use only out and it feels like a

dream. But when I get a good arrow it's really motivating. In the back

of my head I see people shooting in the Olympics and I think if I can do

that I can do that there. Thea started after seeing it on a

way to swimming and has been hooked ever since.

Even it takes explaining to her friends. I tried to explain through

Robin Hyde and they were like, yeah, but they don't understand. It is a

big part of my life. If I do any project in school I managed to fit

archery on. That's how focused I am. Both are

firmly fixed on achieving Olympic dreams. The target is clearly in

sight. And you can learn more about them

in an extended item on the BBC I'm afraid there is very little

chance of sunshine this weekend. But the good news is that the rain will

clear with dry weather to look forward to. The radar is showing the

extent of the rain. We've had heavy pulses across Gwynedd,

Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. That rain is now getting into

Swansea and Bridgend. Then gradually that rain band will push south and

east words, and it will clear. Behind it we hang onto a lot of

cloud, Mr and hill fog. A little bit of rain lingering. But it should be

frost free thanks to cloud and milder air.

Winds remain light. High pressure is in charge tomorrow but winds are

light. Wind is not making the clouds move

much so it remains cloudy. Without we see the odd spot of drizzle. A

very small chance of seeing the odd limited amounts of brightness across

Powys and the north-east, that the bulk of the country remains cloudy

with temperatures getting up to 11,000 years.

Winds remain light. Tomorrow, remaining cloudy, very little

change. Core visibility as we continue to see Mr and fog lingering

into the early hours of Sunday. Another frost free night with

temperatures no lower than around five Celsius. Sunday, high-pressure

still in charge, but it is cloudy. This time we could see a bit more

drizzle as we goes with the day. First thing Sunday, a cloudy start

again, frost free with temperatures getting up to 11 Celsius. It's big

enough to produce the odd spot of drizzle. These start of next week, a

change in the weather, wet and windy conditions heading our way on Monday

with gale force twins Fabio West. Brighter by the time we get into

Tuesday, but remaining unsettled. -- gale force winds in the West.

Tonight's headlines. GPs are asking patients to stay away from surgeries

if they have a cough or cold. With cases of a seasonal Highbury origin

patients to make appointments only if they symptoms become more

serious. I'll have an update

for you after the BBC news at ten. That's Wales Today,

thank you for watching. From all of us on the

programme good evening