0:00:13 > 0:00:15Good evening.
0:00:15 > 0:00:17The leader of the Welsh Conservatives has made a pitch
0:00:17 > 0:00:27for what he calls the centre ground of politics.
0:00:32 > 0:00:34Andrew RT Davies said Labour and Plaid Cymru had
0:00:34 > 0:00:35lurched to the left.
0:00:35 > 0:00:38Plaid called the attack bluster, while Labour said it was tired.
0:00:38 > 0:00:39Our Parliamentary Correspondent reports from the Conservative
0:00:39 > 0:00:40Conference in Birmingham.
0:00:40 > 0:00:42Party conference time and the Conservatives
0:00:42 > 0:00:43have their opponents in their sights.
0:00:43 > 0:00:46Their leader in Wales believes there are votes to be won
0:00:46 > 0:00:47on the centre ground.
0:00:47 > 0:00:51In an article for the Sunday Times, Andrew RT Davies says the Tories,
0:00:51 > 0:00:53who came third in the Assembly elections, can win over former
0:00:53 > 0:00:55Labour and Plaid Cymru supporters.
0:00:55 > 0:00:57I believe that I'm offering the leadership that the Welsh
0:00:57 > 0:00:59Conservatives need.
0:00:59 > 0:01:04I work closely with my colleagues in Westminster.
0:01:04 > 0:01:06We have a solid group in the Assembly.
0:01:06 > 0:01:08We have a robust group in local government
0:01:08 > 0:01:10in all parts of Wales, and we are offering
0:01:10 > 0:01:11those alternatives..
0:01:11 > 0:01:12those alternatives.
0:01:12 > 0:01:15What I'm saying to you is Wales can't afford to drift the extremes.
0:01:15 > 0:01:17Either on the left or on the right.
0:01:17 > 0:01:20We need to govern from the centre.
0:01:20 > 0:01:21Leaving the European Union was once seen as an issue
0:01:21 > 0:01:22for the political fringe.
0:01:22 > 0:01:24But the referendum in June changed everything.
0:01:24 > 0:01:28And Welsh Conservatives now think that Brexit will be part
0:01:28 > 0:01:32of their strategy for taking on the political centre ground.
0:01:32 > 0:01:35We are not Ukip, you know we are a party of the centre,
0:01:35 > 0:01:36that's great.
0:01:36 > 0:01:38You say you are not Ukip, you are about to deliver
0:01:38 > 0:01:42the Ukip policy of Brexit.
0:01:42 > 0:01:45Well, that's one policy.
0:01:45 > 0:01:48It was our policy to hold the referendum, to allow the people
0:01:48 > 0:01:53of Britain to make that decision for themselves.
0:01:53 > 0:01:55They have spoken clearly and the decision will
0:01:55 > 0:01:59be carried through.
0:01:59 > 0:02:00A message Theresa May reinforced in her speech.
0:02:00 > 0:02:03The Prime Minister insisted there would be no opt out
0:02:03 > 0:02:05from Brexit for any part of the UK.
0:02:05 > 0:02:07Four police officers had to be taken to hospital after been
0:02:07 > 0:02:10injured by two dogs whilst at a property in Haverfordwest.
0:02:10 > 0:02:13Three men and two women have been arrested following the incident
0:02:13 > 0:02:14in Goat Street yesterday afternoon.
0:02:14 > 0:02:16One woman has now been released on bail.
0:02:16 > 0:02:24All the officers were discharged after treatment.
0:02:24 > 0:02:26Parents have been warned about an intruder at a Ceredigion
0:02:26 > 0:02:29nursery, according to a letter seen by BBC Wales.
0:02:29 > 0:02:31Someone trespassed into the green room at Camau Bach in Aberystwyth
0:02:31 > 0:02:32from the outside play area.
0:02:32 > 0:02:34Police are informing schools in the areas.
0:02:34 > 0:02:37The nursery shut temporarily earlier this year after a boy
0:02:37 > 0:02:46was left unattended on a minibus for two hours.
0:02:46 > 0:02:48Sport now, and in boxing, Wales' Nathan Cleverly beat
0:02:48 > 0:02:51Juergen Braehmer in Germany to claim the WBA regular
0:02:51 > 0:02:52light-heavyweight title.
0:02:52 > 0:02:55Braehmer was pulled out by his corner at the start of the seventh
0:02:55 > 0:02:56round with a dislocated right elbow.
0:02:56 > 0:02:59The 29-year-old is the first Welshman to lose and regain a world
0:02:59 > 0:03:09title at the same weight.
0:03:14 > 0:03:18I have a few downs, but I wanted to get this feeling back.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21I am 29 now and I decided to come back and make it happen
0:03:21 > 0:03:24for a second time, live the dream for a second time.
0:03:24 > 0:03:25I've done it tonight, so proud.
0:03:25 > 0:03:26I'm happy.
0:03:26 > 0:03:29Rugby, and in the Pro12, a late penalty saw the Cardiff Blues
0:03:29 > 0:03:31suffer their first defeat of the season losing
0:03:31 > 0:03:3216-13 to Leinster.
0:03:32 > 0:03:34It was a similar fate for the Ospreys who lost 9-7
0:03:34 > 0:03:37to leaders Ulster after a late penalty from Paddy Jackson.
0:03:37 > 0:03:39And the Scarlets got their second win of the season, beating
0:03:39 > 0:03:44Treviso 22 points to 6.
0:03:44 > 0:03:47More than 17,000 athletes have taken part in the Cardiff Half Marathon,
0:03:47 > 0:03:49in what organisers described as a glorious festival of running
0:03:49 > 0:03:50in the Welsh Capital.
0:03:50 > 0:03:52Following today's success, it has now been announced
0:03:52 > 0:03:59that the city will host a full international marathon next spring.
0:03:59 > 0:04:01The majestic backdrop of Cardiff Castle was the starting
0:04:01 > 0:04:02point for this gruelling run.
0:04:02 > 0:04:06The Kenyans dominated.
0:04:06 > 0:04:09This runner going on to set a course record.
0:04:09 > 0:04:11Richie Powell from Carmarthenshire won the wheelchair race.
0:04:11 > 0:04:12I travel all over the world.
0:04:12 > 0:04:15But it is such a brilliant city and the support is tremendous.
0:04:15 > 0:04:16I love coming home.
0:04:16 > 0:04:18Griffiths was the first British runner across the line.
0:04:18 > 0:04:24The Swansea Harrier two and a half minutes behind the Kenyan.
0:04:24 > 0:04:30The Swansea Harrier two and a half minutes behind the Kenyan winner.
0:04:30 > 0:04:32I'm quite pleased today.
0:04:32 > 0:04:39One day I would like to come back and try and win the race,
0:04:39 > 0:04:42so hopefully I can do that.
0:04:42 > 0:04:4617,100 runners took part in this 13 mile route around the Welsh capital.
0:04:46 > 0:04:49That makes it the second largest event of its type across the UK.
0:04:49 > 0:04:50And what wonderful conditions for it.
0:04:50 > 0:04:53As well as a world-class athletes, there was the usual mix of wacky
0:04:53 > 0:04:54costumes and charity runners.
0:04:54 > 0:04:56All helping to make this event so successful.
0:04:56 > 0:04:58We staged the world half marathon last year very successfully.
0:04:58 > 0:05:02That has taken it a stage higher now, as far as acceptability around
0:05:02 > 0:05:03the globe is concerned.
0:05:03 > 0:05:04So we go from strength to strength.
0:05:04 > 0:05:05We are very very proud.
0:05:05 > 0:05:08Following today's success, Cardiff will now host a full
0:05:08 > 0:05:16marathon next April.
0:05:16 > 0:05:19The 25th BAFTA Cymru Awards get underway at St David's Hall
0:05:19 > 0:05:20in Cardiff shortly.
0:05:20 > 0:05:23Among those who will be gracing the red carpet are the comedian
0:05:23 > 0:05:25and actor Michael Palin, the comedian Terry Jones
0:05:25 > 0:05:27and the Game of Thrones actor Robert Pugh.
0:05:27 > 0:05:30We'll bring you the results in our late update.
0:05:30 > 0:05:32Let's take a quick look at the weather forecast.
0:05:32 > 0:05:35After a fine and bright day for most, it will stay dry overnight
0:05:35 > 0:05:38with clear spells but feeling chilly without any cloud,
0:05:38 > 0:05:39although some fog forming in rural areas.
0:05:39 > 0:05:42After a cold start to Monday it'll be another fine and bright day
0:05:42 > 0:05:44tomorrow with plenty of sunshine with light winds.
0:05:44 > 0:05:49Highs tomorrow in Cardiff and Swansea of 17 Celsius.
0:05:49 > 0:05:50That's Wales Today.
0:05:50 > 0:05:53I'll be back with your late update tonight just after 10:15pm.
0:05:53 > 0:05:55Hope you can join me then.
0:05:55 > 0:06:02From everyone on the weekend team, bye for now.