30/08/2016 BBC Wales Today

The First Minister is heading to the US to, as he says,

But how easy is that in the aftermath of Brexit?

And the pedigree dogs worth ?1,000 each - and the puppy

Wales needs to be sold to the world "like never before",

New figures suggest the number of jobs created by foreign companies

But Carwyn Jones says that performance could be under threat

if the UK loses the ability to trade freely with the rest of the EU.

Here's our Poltiical Editor, Nick Servini.

You could argue that Wales' profile around the world has never been

higher after the success of our footballers in the

But can that be capitalised on with the whistle soon to be

blown the UK's membership of the European Union?

New figures show that in the year from April 2015,

nearly 5,500 jobs were created in 97 inward investment projects.

That's a rise of 7% on the previous year.

The figures don't reflect the referendum result,

but it appears that they weren't affected by the general uncertainty

surrounding the build-up to the vote.

Big names like Aston Martin have recently announced plans

Carwyn Jones believes that trend could be under threat if the UK

For me, it is absolutely fundamental that we get access

Anything beyond that, to me, well, that's negotiable.

But I cannot see how we can continue to attract investment in the levels

we have done if we are outside of a market bigger than we are.

We now know that Carwyn Jones will define his approach to Brexit

negotiations around the need for the UK to form part

In other words, for there to be free movement of goods and services.

The problem is, though, that that may only be achievable

if there is the free movement of people as well.

And it's likely that that would be acceptable

-- that won't be unacceptable for many who voted to leave.

After criticism from opposition parties that he's been slow to act,

the focus now is selling Wales abroad.

First up - Chicago, as part of a series of trade visits

by the First Minister to the US next week.

But there'll be challenges, including the fact that he can't

tell the Americans exactly what kind of relationship we'll

Historically, we've seen the UK and Wales as part of that

And now we're maybe not sure what the advantages would be.

Should we go straight into the EU market, or should we test

and refine what we do in Wales before moving onto the continent?

The terms of that future relationship will be

under discussion tomorrow when the Prime Minister,

Theresa May, chairs her first Cabinet since summer break.

Around the table will be the Welsh Secretary, Alun Cairns,

who struck an upbeat tone today on the latest economic data.

We've heard of figures of doom and gloom all along, but we need

People said that the inward investment figures this year would

be down because of the uncertainty of the referendum.

There have also been some strong Welsh unemployment figures recently.

The big job for now is to try to ensure they continue.

A father and son have been sentenced to a total of nearly six years

in prison for the violent theft of a pedigree dog in Abergavennny.

Thomas and Martin Stokes, from the East Midlands,

posed as potential buyers before stealing the puppy,

He was prepared to steal people's prize animals -

Thomas Stokes, on the left, and his son Martin Stokes posed

Seen here outside court they contacted Liz Swaine,

a pedigree breeder from Abergavenny, and travelled to her home.

The court heard the men wanted to take three of the puppies

to their car to show someone the dogs.

Liz Swaine became suspicious and try to prevent the men leaving her home.

Thomas Stokes then punched Liz Swaine and they made off

Liz Swaine was left with serious injuries.

She also fell trying to chase the men.

The court heard the attack has destroyed her confidence.

Thomas Stokes was after these prize pugs, worth around ?1,200 each.

Two were later found hiding near Ms Swaine's home.

Hillary Linnett breeds pugs and German shepherds

She says security for private sellers in becoming

She checks people are who they say they are before allowing

A lot of people don't get past the phone call.

If they are enquiring about a puppy, I know this

sounds a bit contrary, but if I don't like the sound

of them or they don't meet my very, very specific criteria that I have

for whoever wants a puppy from me, if they don't fit that,

a lot people don't get past the phone call.

The court heard the men had around 50 previous

The judge said the sentences were aimed at preventing other

attacks on people who sell from her home.

Thomas Stokes admitted theft and assault and was sentenced

Martin Stokes admitted conspiracy to pervert the course of justice

and was sentenced to ten months in prison.

Staff at a Wrexham based coach firm which collapsed last month have

contacted lawyers about a possible group compensation claim.

More than 300 people were made redundant when

Now 48 staff are considering legal action for failing to consult

More than 800 people were arrested in Wales over the last three years,

suspected of illegally entering the UK.

Figures from three of the Welsh forces show South Wales Police had

Gwent saw the biggest rise, up by 73%.

The site of the former Whitland Creamery could finally be

developed after planning was granted for 28 houses.

Carmarthenshire Council's planning officers had recommended the plans

be rejected because the land has been reserved to

But there was concern locally that the derelict site

There's lots of different ideas that have been thrown about over

But I think now, just seeing the fact that no

residents have told about it, nobody put up any

I just think it shows that Whitland's just ready

August bank holiday has passed, and the tourist industry has already

started to assess how good, or bad, the summer season has been.

There are no official figures yet but, according to Visit Wales,

initial reports suggest summer 2016 has been a bumper year.

RADIO: And it's still looking pretty slow on the A55 heading east,

anywhere really from around Colwyn Bay through towards

There seems to be a lot of holiday traffic heading home...

With so much going on, it was hardly surprising

A sunny bank holiday Monday - what more could the Welsh

Everything you'd expect to find in a hotel suite.

And it's an industry which is learning to cater

This safari tent encampment isn't in Africa, it's in the grounds

Glamping, glamorous camping, is the new big thing, apparently!

These owners took the plunge eight years ago.

You're charging people lots of money to stay in a tent?

The youngsters today, we've got Surf Snowdonia,

we've got Bounce Below, we've got zip wires...

They're all looking for something different, and this is different.

They have the low interest rates that we didn't have when we had

I know there's issues with housing and things, but they've got

the money and they want something different.

They've only got a couple of days and they're happy to pay.

The latest Visit Wales advert sells the great outdoors.

We're now the place for zip wires and surf lakes, as much

But, of course, there's still a place for the good

Many we spoke to in Colwyn Bay today were day-trippers.

We're coming for a nice beach, which isn't too far away.

It's also ideal for our grandchildren.

And, of course, the funfair in Llandudno.

There is quite a variety of things that Wales offers.

The Welsh tourist industry is changing.

It's adapting - it's had to to chase market.

Yes, you can do all the adventure stuff.

But you can still have a traditional beach bucket

Some statistics suggest the English holiday industry is performing

If you look at figures for day trips, they're on the increase.

If you look at figures for expenditure,

We are performing well, but we don't want to take our foot off the gas.

We want to make sure tourism in Wales continues to grow.

It'll be some months before all the adding up is done

and an accurate picture of how well summer 2016 has gone emerges.

In the industry, of course, they're are already thinking ahead

Football, news now, and Cardiff City captain David Marshall's move

The Bluebirds wouldn't confirm the rumoured ?5 million fee,

but said the move to the Premier League club was

The 31-year-old has made more than 280 appearances

Barnsley defender Alfie Mawson has completed his move to Swansea City.

The 22-year-old has signed a four-year deal

A couple of football scores, and it wasn't the best

night for the Welsh teams in the Checkatrade Trophy tonight.

Newport lost 4-1 to Plymouth, and Swansea City Under-23s lost

Let's get the weather forecast - Derek, any more sunshine?

Yes, there is more sunshine in the forecast that goes for tomorrow, but

not dry. There is a little rain on the way of love. Dry at the moment,

but overnight Cloud will increase. One or two light showers during the

early hours. Some proper rain arriving in the north and west

towards the end of the night. Milder than last night. Tomorrow morning, a

dry start in the south-east, but it will last. A band of rain will

spread eastwards during the morning. Light rain for the South Wales

valleys. Some sunshine developing in Conway and in Pembrokeshire once the

rain has cleared through. Across the rest of the UK, this is the cold

front bringing the rain tomorrow. It will move eastwards during the day

and as it does it will turn lighter and tend to die out. Just the odd

spot of rain in London. Behind the rain, sunny spells and scattered

showers. Most of the showers in Scotland, where it will be greedy.

Not as war and the south-east, but that up to 23 Celsius in Norwich and

London. -- most of the showers in Scotland where it will be greedy.

Closer to home we may catch a shower but most places dry and fresher.

Into Thursday, fine unsettled. More sunshine. Clouding over later in the

afternoon. Maybe a few showers for parts of Powys and the north and

north-west. Freshening north winds through the Irish Sea into the

north-west. On Friday, the gardens will have a water. Potentially heavy

rain but it should turn drier and brighter by the evening. Into the

weekend, more rain on the way. Stronger winds are dry weather is

likely as well. Signs of autumn on the way, Jamie.

That's Wales Today, thank you for watching.

From all of us on the programme, goodnight.