29/10/2016 BBC Wales Today

The "door is very much open" on the introduction of a law that

would guarantee the rights of autistic people in Wales,

The Social Services Minister says it's important to give other

policies in relation to autism the "chance to bed in",

but campaigners say an Autism Bill must be introduced.

Here's our political reporter, James Williams.

Half-term fun for these chidren at the Special Needs Action

Among them, four-year-old Mason and six-year-old Logan,

In the beginning, it was really hard.

You literally get a diagnosis and you get handed a book -

this is autism - and sent on your way with nothing.

It's really isolating, and it's actually quite depressing.

Mason and Logan are two of an estimated 34,000 children

and adults in Wales with autism, a lifelong developmental disability

that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others.

There are varying degrees of autism that affects a wider

community of around 136,000, including families and carers,

That's why a few weeks ago in the Senate, opposition parties

called on the Welsh Government to introduce a law that

would guarantee the rights of autistic people.

The motion was defeated because Labour AMs and Liberal

Democrat Kirsty Williams - who's a member of the Welsh

But campaigners maintain an Autism Act is needed.

The Welsh Government has an autism strategy.

It was the first of its kind in the United Kingdom and it has

achieved a great deal in terms of raising awareness,

but there's a real feeling now that more needs to be done

The door is very much open and we're keeping everything

However, as I say, the act and the integrated autism service -

both major things in terms of delivering to people with autism

- are only six months old, so we do need to give them a chance

Ultimately, whether it's a new strategy or an act,

it's about ensuring that Logan, Mason and others with autism

You can see more on this on Sunday Politics Wales,

tomorrow from 11am, here on BBC One Wales.

A large fire which destroyed part of the main building of a Swansea

80 five firefighters tackled the blaze at Gower College,

in Sketty, which started in the library on the third floor.

Events have been held in Maesteg to celebrate the town's hospital,

which opened a century ago, thanks to thousands of miners

Following a service and a march through the town, a bronze

The hospital was originally run by the Red Cross, and cared

for injured soldiers as they returned from World War One.

Around 3,000 people have taken part in the 34th

Joanne Nelson broke the female record, with her time of 3 hours,

The overall winner was Russell Bentley,

The event, which circles the foothills of Snowdon,

is considered by some to be amongst the toughest marathons in Europe.

Oh, I'm absolutely over the moon, yeah.

But the conditions were great this year.

Last year, it was chucking it down, but this year was fine,

Er, this is the hardest thing I've ever done, yeah.

And I had my family there halfway to spur me on,

Football, and Neil Warnock ended his unbeaten run

as Cardiff City manager with a 1-0 defeat at home to Wigan.

Newport County got their first victory under new manager

Graham Westley, with a 3-1 win at Accrington Stanley.

And Wrexham fought back from two goals down to rescue

Rugby, and the Ospreys were victorious this

afternoon in the second of the Pro-12 Welsh derbies.

They beat the Dragons by 35-17 at the Liberty Stadium.

Two tries from Keelan Giles helped secure a bonus-point win.

A quick look at the weather, and tomorrow starts rather grey.

Cloud will linger for much of the day, with further

A few brighter spells are possible in the afternoon.

Feeling mild, with highs of 14 Celsius.

Our next update is at 6:05pm tomorrow evening.

But for now, from everyone on the weekend team, have a