16/01/2017 BBC Wales Today

Tonight, the professor who says it is possible for parents

to spot groomers if they know what to look for.

from other people who may be close and special to them.

In doing that, they are seeking to create a sense of exclusivity.

Now restrictions on industrial disputes by public sector workers

Leila May had a brain tumour, undiagnosed for more than a year.

Tonight her family's call for swifter diagnosis.

Some of our most spectaular landscapes,

and now a new walk is planned through the heart of Wales.

will head coach Rob Howley spring any surprises

when he names his Six Nations squad tomorrow?

It's an ever-increasing crime - the online sex abuse of children.

And targeting youngsters while they play games

or use social media is reaching an alarming high.

That's according to an expert at Swansea University

who's studied the behaviour of online predators

and now plans to publish new advice for parents.

The professor says it is possible for parents

to spot groomers if they know what to look for.

Caroline Evans has this special report.

A judge has warned a man who groomed children and the computer game that

he faces a custodial sentence. Shocking examples of which Auden in

Wales have been groomed online. This paedophile was given a ten year

sentence, but many remain undetected. Who knows what grooming

is? Lessons like this now take place in schools up and down Wales. In

this ever-changing world, we must all learn. How do parents tell if

online friendships are what they seem? The clues are there, says this

professor in Swansea, if you know what to look for. They are seeking

to isolate the victims and so on, but especially there are seeking to

develop trust. The academics here studied the chat logs of online

groomers. She said it was unexpected. Groomers do not lie

about their age, and the speed at which they operate is frightening.

In one case, it took less than ten minutes for them to commit a child

to meet them in real life. They are skilled communicators, that is

something we need to be aware of. They are using a sophisticated

language Toolkit in order to be able to persuade their victims that they

need to engage. Payne, but was one warning sign. They will be paying

condiments on sexual physical attributes of the victims, but also

and frequently they are on a nonsexual nature. They may be, in

their victims and their maturity, and how well they play a particular

game online. For other aspects which do not seek to target or address

sexual topics. Then there is isolation, seeking to drive a wedge

between the victims and their families. They are seeking to create

a sense of exclusivity. Their relationship they are seeking is

special and unique, is not any other relationship with parents, friends,

relatives. It is not as important, it is not as unique. They tried to

create that isolation. The latest figures show 135 people had been

reported to the police in Wales for meeting a child following sexual

grooming over the last five years. Just before Christmas, the NSPCC

reported ChildLine was contacted by 85 children in Wales about online

sexual abuse in the last 12 months. Hunting down the criminals has led

for the police to develop a new way of working. This is a demonstration

of how officers known of the need to remove computers for online

investigation but can look at them on the spot. They are doing search

warrants at offenders' addresses. They are seizing technology that

they find there, looking for indecent images of children. Just

last month, across this force, there were 12 warrants executed against

offenders. ACC dreich polices has to be a partnership with education at

its core. -- ACC Drake. Negotiating this online world safely

is a hard lesson. Back in Swansea, the professor is

soon to publish more findings, but is also actively seeking funding to

turn the research into public information for parents. In the

meantime, her advice is to keep a careful eye on the conversation joy

child is having online. Restrictions on strikes by public

service workers will be scrapped under plans published

by the Welsh Government today. There are more than 400,000

union members in Wales. That's more than 35%

of the workforce - a bigger proportion

than any nation or region. two thirds of Welsh

workers are union members. Ministers here insist the assembly

has the power to change the law, despite the UK Government saying

it's a matter for Westminster. Our political correspondent,

Daniel Davies, has the story. There is a long history of

industrial action in Wales, from the General strike of the 1920s to

struggles like these when miners clashed with police in the 1980s.

Firefighters and teachers have walked out in recent years, and they

are amongst those facing new laws on industrial action. As our NHS staff,

junior doctors been on strike in England. Unions across Britain will

need to show 40% of their members backed industrial action before it

can happen in public services. The Welsh governor and wants to

scrap that. Just as we will make sure the people who want to pay

their dues to trade unions are not thwarted in being able to do that,

as we are making sure that people who do the important work of

representing their members to trade unions are not thwarted by the need

to do that. Here in Wales, we understand that if you want good

industrial relations, you need to create a climate in which people

come together and try to work together to solve difficult

problems. A town synonymous with a low point in industrial roll Laois

and is. Troops shop at striking miners here in 1910. Things have

come a long way since the clashes here more than a century ago. Now in

the way it runs public services, the Welsh governor and says it

prioritises corporation with workers and unions. It says the

Conservatives' more adversarial approach, making it more difficult

for unions to take action, will undermine those services. Do you

have any thoughts on whether the law should be making it more difficult

for them to strike? I don't think so, no. They have a valid reason why

they want to strike. They have a right to strike. Stop sending this

overseas aid away and look after your own people first. Then you can

send whatever it is left away. Partnership is the buzzword, but

confrontation could be brewing over whether the Assembly even has the

power to do this. Industrial Galatians law is a matter for

Westminster, the UK government says. Conservatives say they are standing

up for service users. To me, that is not what the public in Wales want,

they want improvement in their overall lies and public services and

making it easier to strike in the public service in Wales and taking

away the right to expect a decent service is not positive politics. UK

government does not have responsible at the four Welsh are big services

that are devolved. They should stop interfering in that. They thereby

had run schools and hospitals in Wales, that is what the Welsh

government is elected to do. Teachers on strike in 2014. Workers

fought for the right to strike. Now it is the subject of a political

scrap. A dispute over whether the Assembly

has the power to do this - Next, a statement in the Assembly

tomorrow. After that, possibly the courts. The brochure and UK

government have been to this bring court before what they disagree

about what is and isn't devolved. They are treading softly this time.

The worst Gottman says that evidence up in the Supreme Court, it is

confident it will win that case. When you are dealing with

devolution, there are a lot of grey areas, that means a lot of work for

the lawyers. That means something is happening to take away all of that

ambiguity. The Wales Bill. The Welsh government thinks it can change this

before the bill comes in, and they are not sure whether it will happen

after that. They have a type timetable to get this done and

dusted by August. The Wales Bill will be

voted on tomorrow, and is designed to give more

responsibility to Assembly Members. UKIP will vote against,

the Tories will vote for. and Labour are meeting now to decide

whether to back the plans or not. In the last of our, they have

confirmed that they will back the plans.

Our political editor, Nick Servini, is in Cardiff Bay.

So what kind of powers are we talking about here?

The Labour group has been meeting another part of the Assembly this

evening. As you say, they have agreed to support the legislation

when there is a here tomorrow afternoon. We had a statement from

the chair of the group, saying, this is not the bill Wales deserves. On

balance, it will give the country more constitutional certainty and it

goes on to say that the financial deal in particular represents a step

forward. So a hard, pragmatic look at the situation here, I think.

While the reservations, the brutal reality of the situation is, because

of the Westminster timetable, because of so much uncertainty over

Brexit and how much it is going to dominate in the years ahead, if

ministers were to reject this tomorrow, they don't know with any

degree of certainty when they would get the opportunity again. In terms

of the maths and bolts of it, because we already know that the

Conservatives will support this, the fact the Labour group will support

it as well means that, barring any unforeseen events tomorrow, this

legislation will be accepted by the Assembly members.

What kind of powers are we talking about?

It is a mixed bag, in many respects. Plenty about the SMA as an

institution itself. It will have the power to give the boat to

16-year-olds in Assembly elections, decide how many Assembly members it

was to have in future. There were also things like devolving teachers'

pay. A lot of that is a tidying up exercise. The area where it goes

into new territory is on the financial side of things,

particularly giving the Assembly partial control of income tax

without the need for a referendum. So opening the door, paving the way

for Wales and England to have different income tax rates. There is

also a big attempt to clarify and simplify who is in control of which

powers, Cardiff Bay Westminster. That has proved controversial among

many critics. The reality of the situation tonight is that most

ministers are clearly prepared to live with it, despite the fact they

may have concerns. The inquests into the deaths of 30

British holidaymakers in Tunisia, has heard the attack could have

been stopped sooner. was among 38 people

who lost their lives when a gunman opened fire

on tourists in June 2015. The coroner was told

local security units had deliberately slowed down

to delay their arrival at the hotel. A man accused of trying

to kill a shopkeeper in Flintshire in a robbery

has admitted harming him. Imtiaz Ul Haq suffered

serious knife wounds to his throat during the attack

at the Costcutter store Matthew Whelan denies

attempted murder, but admits wounding

with intent and robbery. The prosecution will decide now

whether to accept his plea. that caused a gas explosion

at a house in Newport William Flindell previously

pleaded guilty to arson. The judge ordered

a psychiatric report ahead The incident happened

in April last year and extensively

damaged the house. Nearly 1,000 drivers were wrongly

sent speeding notices after a temporary limit on

a north Wales road was not lifted. The 40 miles per hour limit

in the Conwy tunnel was only meant

to be imposed at night, but drivers in the day

were sent speeding tickets. They all got an apology

from North Wales Police in the post. Around 500 children and young people

from across the UK are diagnosed but delays in that diagnosis

can have dire consequences, Now a family from the Vale

of Glamorgan is spearheading a campaign to raise awareness

among parents and doctors Eight-year-old Leila May Cummings

from Barry was diagnosed But that was after a whole

year of health problems, She's since had surgery

to remove the tumour, but the delay may have

had lasting consequences. She's left with quite

a memory deficit, You know, she's a very different

person to how she was. I mean, the brain

is a complex thing. You know, the longer something

is there that shouldn't be, Brain tumours are the biggest

cancer killer of children Every year, 500 youngsters

are diagnosed, and a quarter die. The charity Head Smart have printed

2 million symptom cards, and are trying to raise awareness

in parents and doctors. Those symptoms could be

anything from headaches and persistent vomiting,

a wry neck in a child, or imbalance, a child not able

to ride a bike or dance well. But, combined with other symptoms,

they suggest that a parent ought to be talking to their GP

and pushing for a scan. For a year, Leila May's

condition worsened. She became weaker, aggressive,

and suffered seizures. An MRI scan in Cardiff finally

revealed the tumour. to highlight

the symptoms of brain tumours so other families don't go

through what you've been through? And, you know, avoiding those

long-term disabilities. Re-occurring vomiting,

headaches, seizures, In a statement from the Welsh

government, they said it can be ... They added the Refresh Cancer

Delivery Plan for Wales includes... Head Smart say their campaign has

already halved the diagnosis time. That's something Leila May

and her family know is vital. Rob Howley - on the eve

of naming his Six Nations squad, is it time for him

to pick the young guns? And it's turned milder. Cardiff was

the warmest place in the UK. But is there another cold snap on the way?

It winds through some of the most beautiful parts of this country,

and now there are plans for a new long-distance

walking route from south Wales to Shropshire.

The trail would follow the 129 miles of the Heart of Wales railway line.

A feasibility study has been carried out,

and a new fundraising campaign is being set up.

The Heart of Wales railway line runs through some of the most remote

but also some of the most spectacular parts of the country.

The 129-mile-long railway line links Swansea with Shrewsbury.

It's a route also used by many ramblers,

and a new trail is planned for them that will weave alongside the line.

Today, a campaign's been launched to get supporters of the project

to raise money to pay for things like signposts and stiles.

The Heart of Wales railway line is a picturesque line

that's always been popular with walkers.

The group that setting up this crowdfunding campaign hope to be

able to raise enough money to have this path run all the way

from Llanelli all the way to Craven Arms in Shropshire.

The trail will follow the railway closely,

but the final route will be determined by things

like access rights and land ownership.

A feasibility study was carried out last year.

The challenge now is to raise money to pay for the train.

It will benefit the local businesses -

pubs, cafes, shops, accommodation along the route -

which hopefully will aid the economy in mid Wales.

And finally it will provide some extra passengers

It's hoped the walking route will boost business,

with walkers using pubs, cafes, shops and B along the way.

The railway station here closed in the 1980s.

It was reopened in 2011, and the cafe's now thriving.

It's an ideal meeting place for a coffee or tea

before going on the walk, or perhaps when you come back.

But also there's a large car park here, which is also very practical

for people who come in from often quite a distance away

Some of the funding for the feasibility study

and the company's keen to see the trail succeed.

We're supporting it through the funding

and we've also funded a feasibility study.

So we're hopeful that it will get off the ground

and encourage lots of people to come and visit the area.

Swansea and Shropshire councils have helped fund sections

Discussions with other councils are ongoing.

It's an ambitious timetable, but the people behind the plan

say most of the trail will be open by the end of the year.

All routes lead now to tonight's sport, and Tomos.

Wales Coach Rob Howley is finalising his Six Nations squad.

Tomorrow, he'll name around 35 players

before the start of the campaign in Italy

on who will take over the captaincy from Sam Warburton.

Ospreys lock Alun Wyn Jones is favourite.

On the eve of naming his Six Nations squad, plenty to ponder on.

And after a frustrating autumn series, calls for the North Wales

coach to be bold and not just pick players with test experience.

Many Welsh fans feel Keelan Giles should have

A certain try machine, the ospreys winger suffered

He is being assessed by medics today, and Howley will be hoping

Also tipped to be in the squad is Tom Young, son of Wasps' director

of rugby and former Wales captain, Dai Young.

The 24-year-old flanker has continued to impress

for his English club and, having been courted by England

last year, is tied to Wales, having played at under 20s.

I'd like to see Rob being a bit bolder

who have excelled throughout the season thus far,

give them a chance to play in the big arena.

Whether you put them on the bench and then bring them on gradually

as the game's starting to evolve a little bit...

You know, it would be nice if Rob just went a little bit away

from the status quo and pick players who are excelling

The players will go into training with the Wales camp

following mixed fortunes in Europe this weekend.

scoring seven tries and guaranteeing a home quarterfinal spot.

After his side's victory, Alun Wyn Jones refused to be drawn

on whether he is to take over the Wales captaincy.

He is expected to get the nod, replacing Sam Warburton.

The Blues could face the Ospreys in the last eight.

Both them and the Dragons need to win

their final group games next weekend.

The Blues host Bristol, and the Dragons need a win in Brive.

And it's all over for the Scarlets, out of the Champions Cup.

Heartbreak for them after a last-gasp converted try gave

holders Saracens a 22-22 draw to end the Scarlets' hope of progression.

Rob Howley will already have a good idea of the 15

and we'll have a clearer idea of his vision tomorrow.

Football, and Tottenham midfielder Tom Carroll

is having a medical at Swansea City today

ahead of a proposed ?4.5 million move.

The Swans are also close to completing a ?4 million

deal for full back Martin Olsson from Norwich.

The chairman of Wrexham Supporter's Trust

has defended the way the club is run

after its president stepped down last week,

questioning whether fan ownership is working.

The Supporters' Trust took-over in 2011.

The team are 14th in the National League -

that's the fifth tier of English football.

Obviously, off the field, we feel that everything's gone great.

the Disabled Supporters' Association,

the viewing platforms that we've built.

We're still over 3,500 members, they believe in the football club.

On the field, we've been struggling a little bit

We've got a new manager now, and we're totally behind him.

Alex Thomson has smashed the world record for the greatest distance

beating the previous record by a couple of miles.

Feels like a long-time coming. I should have broken it a couple of

months ago. You need to break it by more than one mile.

The sailor from Bangor has been alone on the ocean for 71 days

competing in the round-the-world Vendee Globe.

He's now 74 nautical miles behind the leader,

Ice Arena Wales will host two Wales Netball Internationals

The venue's been switched from the National Sports Centre

after tickets sold out inside 48 hours.

Up to 3,000 fans will be able to watch the team

on the 7th and 8th of February.

Let's take a look at the weather forecast now.

There is no sign yet of any more snow. I know some of you will be

disappointed to hear that, others pleased. At least in the near

future. This week is different to last week, much quieter and more

settled. Cardiff was the warmest place in the UK yesterday, and it

has been mild again today, 11 Celsius in ask. This was taken by

one of our watches in banker. -- Bangor. Some drizzle is likely later

on in the south-east and far north-west. Some low cloud and fog

patches. Temperatures staying well above freezing, the lowest between

four and eight Celsius. He was the picture for ATM tomorrow. It is

looking pretty grey in the south and East. The cloud is big enough for

some spots of drizzle, mist and fog patches. Mostly dry and fairly

cloudy, 7 degrees in Cardigan. A lot of cloud around. A little bit of and

drizzle drive. Quite mild in the north and west, up to six Celsius in

the south east. In Carmarthenshire, cloudy but drive. Highs of aid

Celsius with a light breeze. Some spots of light rain or drizzle, nine

Celsius in Holyhead with a south-westerly breeze. Sponsored

result in the North, mist elsewhere, but drive. On Wednesday, a misty

morning in places. Maybe the odd spot of light rain on Anglesey.

Otherwise drive. Some places brighten up. The best chance of

sunshine in the south and south-east. Mild in Rhyl, but chilly

in Monmouth. Little change for the rest of the week, high pressure will

keep things largely dry and settled. Cloud amounts more unsettled weight

in the week, but we might see some sunshine and frost.

Academics at Swansea University say the grooming of children while they

play online games or use social media is reaching an alarming high.

They are calling for more funding so their research into the behaviour of

online groomers can be spotted. I'll have an update

for you here at 8pm, and again after

the BBC news at 10pm. From all of us on the

programme, good evening.