P197 CEEFAX 197 Fri 6 Jan 21:12/28 9/10 COMING UP... HOME: "Torment" in disabled centre MEASLES: Epidemic in north Powys HANGING: Welsh prisoner inquest POWER: Labour oppose "mjrgjr" SPECIAL NEEDS: Welsh funding fear LOTTERY: Welsh charities blow SPORT: Wbles make changer * FA Czp giant-killing hopis - Home 110 Flash 150 Diary 0 180 Politics 130 World 160 Dispatch 190 UsjrGuidj Home News Politics Main NewsP197 CEEFAX 197 Fri 6 Jan 21:53/34 C An indjpjndjnt inquiry has today strongly criticised standards at 1 Welsh home for the disabled. The report found that residents 1t Brondeg House in Swansea were subject to a life of "torment, misery and degradation." One disabled man was said to have died from choking on food, despite his family warning hj needed help. The home's manager has been suspended. The two-month inquiry was launched after complaints. Home 110 Flash 150 Diary 0 180 Politics 130 World 160 Dispatch 190 UsjrGuidj Home News Politics Main NewsP197 CEEFAX 197 Fri 6 Jan 21:00/58 )|l4|l4|, 3/10 An epidemic of measles has broken out in Powys, despite a Government immunisation scheme for children. A total of 20 cases have been reported in the north of the county in the last two months. There were only six cases in the previous year. Most of the recent cases are outside the age range for vaccination, so health shiefs 8lan to widen the programme. - Home 110 Flash 150 Diary 180 Politics 130 World 160 Dispatch 190 UsjrGuidj Home News Politics Main ojwsP197 CEEFAX 197 Fri 6 Jan 21:04/44 4/10 A Welsh prisoner hanged himself in Dartmoor jail hours after claiming hj was raped, an inquest heard. Paul Jones, 31, of Pontlottyn in Mid Glamorgan was serving 9 months for a minor drugs offence. He told a fellow prisoner that a man who had raped him in Cardiff prison was on the same wing in Dartmoor. Dui to overcrowding, hj was placed in the punishment wing and later found hanged with his bjdshjets. The inquest jury at Tavistock recorded a verdict of suicide. - Home p 110 Flash 150 Diary 180 Politics 130 World 160 Dispatch 190 UsjrGuidj Home News Politics Main NewsP197 CEEFAX 197 Fri 6 Jan 21:04/12 5/10 Labour has called for Government intervention to prevent any takjovjr of Welsh power companies. The demand comes from Shadow Welsh Secretary Ron Lawiss It follows speculation that M—NWEB, the North Wales electricity firm, plans a mjrgjr with Welsh Water. Meanwhile, Andrew Walker, chief executive of SWALEC in South Wales, said hj is determined his company will stay indjpjndjnt. Home 110 Flash 150 Diary 180 Politics 130 World 160 Dispatch 190 UsjrGuidj Home News Politics Main NewsP197 CEEFAX 197 Fri 6 Jan 21:03/48 C Welsh-speaking pupils with special needs in West Glamorgan could bj suffering, dui to lack of funding. County councillors were told today that a shortage of facilities and units have led to some children being inappropriately placed. In some cases, non-Welsh speaking pupils are being taught within a Welsh-medium school. The report calls for an actin plan, with a new funding scheme and more staff training. Home 110 Flash 150 Diary 180 Politics 130 World 160 Dispatch 190 UsjrGuidj Home News Politics Main NewsP197 CJEFAX 197 Fri 6 Jan 21:51/48 7/10 Charities in Wbles have warned they are being hit by competition from the National Lottery. Many small charities could bj forced to close down, with even the larger charities suffering. A number have seen drastic cuts in revenue since the Lottery launch last Novjmbjr. The Welsh-based charity Tjnovus, is facing losses of nearly £1 million and has closed more than half of its supjrmarkjt outlets. - Home 110 Flash 150 Diary 0 180 Politics 130 World 160 Dispatch 190 UsjrGuidj Home News Politics Main NewsP197 CEEFAX 197 Fri 6 Jan 21:14/08 8/10 COURT: Police are hunting Paul Salih, 24, who escaped from police custody at Cardiff magistrates court this afternoon. They have warned the public not to approach him, saying hj could bj violunt. POSTERS: Gwent Police are circulating posters of Philip Manning in London, who they want to question about the murder of his ex-wife in Abjrtillery. CRASH: An elderly motorist died in a road accident on the B4476 near Llandyssul, Dyfed, today. Home 110 Flash 150 Diary 0 180 Politics 130 World 160 Dispatch 190 UsjrGuidj Home News Politics Main NewsP197 CJEFAX 197 Fri 6 Jan 21:04/46 9/10 Swansea's Robert Jones has been recalled for Wales at scrum half in the side to meet France. He replaces Rupert Moon in Paris on January 21, as Wales begin their defence of rugby union's Five Nations Championship. Nigel Wblkjr is picked ahead of Simon Hill on the wing and there are recalls for Stewart Davies as flanker and Phil Davies at No 8. Bookmakers have quoted Wales as 13-2 to win the championship. Home 110 Flash 150 Diary 0 180 - Politics 130 World 160 Dispatch 190 UsjrGuidj Home News Politics Main NewsP197 CEEFAX 197 Fri 6 Jan 21:11/34 10/10 Wrexham and Swansea City face mort senior opposition in tomorrow'u FA Cup third round ties. Wrexham striker Steve Watkin, who scored the goal which toppled Arsenal three years ago, will miss the match with Premiership side Ipswich at the Racecourse. Either Jonathan Cross or Steve Morris will replace him. Skjppjr John Cornforth is a doubt for Swansea for the tie with First Division leaders Middlesborough. Home 110 Flash 150 Diary 0 180 Politics 130 World 160 Dispatch 190 UserGuidj Home News Politics Main News