:00:12. > :00:15.The "door is very much open" on the introduction of a law that
:00:16. > :00:17.would guarantee the rights of autistic people in Wales,
:00:18. > :00:21.The Social Services Minister says it's important to give other
:00:22. > :00:26.policies in relation to autism the "chance to bed in",
:00:27. > :00:29.but campaigners say an Autism Bill must be introduced.
:00:30. > :00:35.Here's our political reporter, James Williams.
:00:36. > :00:37.Half-term fun for these chidren at the Special Needs Action
:00:38. > :00:42.Among them, four-year-old Mason and six-year-old Logan,
:00:43. > :00:48.In the beginning, it was really hard.
:00:49. > :00:54.You literally get a diagnosis and you get handed a book -
:00:55. > :00:57.this is autism - and sent on your way with nothing.
:00:58. > :01:00.It's really isolating, and it's actually quite depressing.
:01:01. > :01:03.Mason and Logan are two of an estimated 34,000 children
:01:04. > :01:14.and adults in Wales with autism, a lifelong developmental disability
:01:15. > :01:19.that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others.
:01:20. > :01:21.There are varying degrees of autism that affects a wider
:01:22. > :01:23.community of around 136,000, including families and carers,
:01:24. > :01:28.That's why a few weeks ago in the Senate, opposition parties
:01:29. > :01:30.called on the Welsh Government to introduce a law that
:01:31. > :01:34.would guarantee the rights of autistic people.
:01:35. > :01:36.The motion was defeated because Labour AMs and Liberal
:01:37. > :01:39.Democrat Kirsty Williams - who's a member of the Welsh
:01:40. > :01:44.But campaigners maintain an Autism Act is needed.
:01:45. > :01:50.The Welsh Government has an autism strategy.
:01:51. > :01:53.It was the first of its kind in the United Kingdom and it has
:01:54. > :01:57.achieved a great deal in terms of raising awareness,
:01:58. > :02:00.but there's a real feeling now that more needs to be done
:02:01. > :02:05.The door is very much open and we're keeping everything
:02:06. > :02:11.However, as I say, the act and the integrated autism service -
:02:12. > :02:23.both major things in terms of delivering to people with autism
:02:24. > :02:27.- are only six months old, so we do need to give them a chance
:02:28. > :02:31.Ultimately, whether it's a new strategy or an act,
:02:32. > :02:33.it's about ensuring that Logan, Mason and others with autism
:02:34. > :02:37.You can see more on this on Sunday Politics Wales,
:02:38. > :02:39.tomorrow from 11am, here on BBC One Wales.
:02:40. > :02:42.A large fire which destroyed part of the main building of a Swansea
:02:43. > :02:45.80 five firefighters tackled the blaze at Gower College,
:02:46. > :02:48.in Sketty, which started in the library on the third floor.
:02:49. > :02:51.Events have been held in Maesteg to celebrate the town's hospital,
:02:52. > :02:53.which opened a century ago, thanks to thousands of miners
:02:54. > :02:57.Following a service and a march through the town, a bronze
:02:58. > :03:03.The hospital was originally run by the Red Cross, and cared
:03:04. > :03:06.for injured soldiers as they returned from World War One.
:03:07. > :03:14.Around 3,000 people have taken part in the 34th
:03:15. > :03:18.Joanne Nelson broke the female record, with her time of 3 hours,
:03:19. > :03:23.The overall winner was Russell Bentley,
:03:24. > :03:27.The event, which circles the foothills of Snowdon,
:03:28. > :03:37.is considered by some to be amongst the toughest marathons in Europe.
:03:38. > :03:39.Oh, I'm absolutely over the moon, yeah.
:03:40. > :03:44.But the conditions were great this year.
:03:45. > :03:49.Last year, it was chucking it down, but this year was fine,
:03:50. > :03:53.Er, this is the hardest thing I've ever done, yeah.
:03:54. > :04:03.And I had my family there halfway to spur me on,
:04:04. > :04:10.Football, and Neil Warnock ended his unbeaten run
:04:11. > :04:13.as Cardiff City manager with a 1-0 defeat at home to Wigan.
:04:14. > :04:15.Newport County got their first victory under new manager
:04:16. > :04:18.Graham Westley, with a 3-1 win at Accrington Stanley.
:04:19. > :04:20.And Wrexham fought back from two goals down to rescue
:04:21. > :04:27.Rugby, and the Ospreys were victorious this
:04:28. > :04:29.afternoon in the second of the Pro-12 Welsh derbies.
:04:30. > :04:32.They beat the Dragons by 35-17 at the Liberty Stadium.
:04:33. > :04:39.Two tries from Keelan Giles helped secure a bonus-point win.
:04:40. > :04:42.A quick look at the weather, and tomorrow starts rather grey.
:04:43. > :04:44.Cloud will linger for much of the day, with further
:04:45. > :04:47.A few brighter spells are possible in the afternoon.
:04:48. > :04:54.Feeling mild, with highs of 14 Celsius.
:04:55. > :04:55.Our next update is at 6:05pm tomorrow evening.
:04:56. > :04:59.But for now, from everyone on the weekend team, have a