13/09/2013 BBC Points West

Good evening and welcome to BBC Our headlines tonight: It's not

Good evening and welcome to BBC to talk — many drivers are still

using their mobile phones but the police have almost halved the number

Nick Clegg on Hinkley Point — he says it will only go ahead if the

We've got to make sure that the interests of the British taxpayer

are protected so they are not want industry. That is the commitment we

accepts the Bristol Pound to pay for And it's the way you smell them

accepts the Bristol Pound to pay for the cheese expert's nose that's

Good evening. The number of fixed penalty tickets issued by the police

for driving when you are on the phone has fallen by almost 50%.

for driving when you are on the police in Avon and Somerset say

for driving when you are on the because they're winning the war

for driving when you are on the drivers who chat when they should be

But motoring organisations say there are far too many motorists who flout

the law even though it can lead are far too many motorists who flout

Stop for a minute by the side of any road in the West and it won't be too

long before you see drivers breaking the law. Talking or texting on their

mobiles. It's something that dismays anniversary of the death of her

11—year—old daughter Rebekka. She was knocked over on the pavement and

killed in 1996. The driver was on He destroyed part of our lives.

killed in 1996. The driver was on destroyed a future generation. He

had only left home five minutes before then decided to phone back to

his girlfriend. There was no need for it. He was only on his way to

the golf club. He could have waited So is the situation getting better

That's quite a drop in figures, The police say that driver behaviour

is changing. We are putting more of We do have the option for driver

education courses where people can come along and get to know more

about what is dangerous and how come along and get to know more

can avoid doing dangerous things on But, in it's latest survey, the

can avoid doing dangerous things on found almost a quarter of drivers

admitted using their phone. We still see people everyday driving on the

phones. You would hope that the motorists would get the message

phones. You would hope that the terms of danger. Please wait until

you can stop, wait until you arrive at your destination before you and

server or make a call. It is too dangerous. Too many people think it

won't happen to them but it does. And if road safety alone is not

enough of deterrent. The fine for driving while using a hand—held

phone rose this summer to £100. This has really struck a chord with

many of you and we've had a deluge of emails and comments on Facebook.

We'll have some of your comments later in the programme if we time.

A man's died in a fire at a bungalow in Taunton. Firefighters were called

to Pikes Crescent in the early hours of yesterday morning. The man was

pronounced dead at the scene. A woman was also taken to Musgrove

Park Hospital, where she was treated Protestors in Weston—super—Mare

Park Hospital, where she was treated an angry reception to the Health

They're against the possibility an angry reception to the Health

Weston General Hospital being run by organisations, including private

companies and local NHS Trusts have expressed an interest in running

The message to the Health Secretary couldn't be clearer. Campaigners in

Weston—super—Mare are against the idea of Weston General Hospital

being managed by a private company. We are very worried about the way

hospitals are being privatised. There is no way that a private

company which operates by eating proper camp here for people in the

same way as it hospital run by the Over the next two to three years the

Government wants all NHS Trusts Over the next two to three years the

become Foundation Trusts but, for a clinically small as Weston, it's

unlikely to be awarded so other options are being considered such as

it being acquired or merged with an existing NHS Trust or the management

being run by a charity, an NHS organisation, a social enterprise or

a private company. No proposals organisation, a social enterprise or

even yet been submitted to the Trust Development Authority which will

eventually decide on the management There are examples in other parts of

contractors are giving outstanding care but no decision has been taken

and it may well be that we decided to have an NHS hospital as party.

But it's the mere suggestion of to have an NHS hospital as party.

private company running an NHS contentious. The protestors were put

out Mr Hunt avoided them and their I'm disappointed he decided to sneak

in the back because he's maybe not as proud of his policies as he

says. It is about having an open dialogue. We do not believe that

private companies running the NHS is Whatever happens Weston General

private companies running the NHS is remain an NHS Hospital. But with no

decision date yet given, it could be a long time before the uncertainty

The Deputy Prime Minister has told the BBC the Government won't be

rushed into a decision on nuclear power. Plans for a new station at

Hinkley Point are in limbo while the government and the industry argue

said the taxpayer won't be asked to said the taxpayer won't be asked to

interview with Points West he also defended his party against claims by

some party faithful that they were losing their way in the coalition.

It should have been much more of a business relationship rather than

looking like a merger. That is what I'd like to like. We need to join up

social care and the health service so that the funds are not cut off.

People do need help and I would so that the funds are not cut off.

to see more jobs created, more apprenticeships and more helps for

Today our correspondent Clinton Rogers quizzed the Deputy Prime

Minister on topics from nuclear But he began by asking Mr Clegg

Minister on topics from nuclear his party was now squandering the

legacy left by Paddy Ashdown. He certainly doesn't agree with you.

The coalition makes him immensely proud. I work hand in glove with

Paddy Ashdown and appointed him proud. I work hand in glove with

strategic role. You are losing ground in the West Country. Of

course we can do better and bounce back but the key thing was that

course we can do better and bounce was right to step up to the plate,

get our hands dirty and prepare was right to step up to the plate,

the rescue of the British economy. I believe without those actions the

economy would not be in recovery and I'm very proud of that. We have

economy would not be in recovery and Democrats, your key supporters in

the West Country. Let me play you Get across that we are different and

we've always had different stances. It is that sort of feeling and

approach that we got to recreate. supporters. Others have said that

you have lost the plot, one saying you have lost support in the West

Country. If I could just get a word in edge ways, I strongly agree.

We are completely different in so many respects to the Conservatives.

He knows and I know that if the Conservatives were in power on their

own, many people would have been fired at well, millionaires would

We stop the things —— some the Conservatives want to do. Let me ask

you one other question. The badger cull. Senior people, including

marksmen, by saying that they are not killing enough badgers. Has

marksmen, by saying that they are been a mistake? I haven't seen the

results. Scientists have said it should be going at a particular

pace. Is it not?I don't know. Let's see what happens. This is a pilot to

One final question. Hinkley Point, nuclear power. That project is in

danger of falling over unless the government makes its mind up. When

We have got to make sure it... When? I'm not going to say by next Tuesday

because we have got to make sure that the interests of the taxpayer

are looked after. That is what we And there'll be more about the

challenges facing the Lib Dems on this week's Sunday Politics — that's

on air at the slightly later time of You're watching BBC Points West

on air at the slightly later time of this rather rainy Friday evening.

Ian will be here later with your And there's still plenty more to

come. The man with the million pound nose. Sniffing out the winners at

the Frome cheese festival. A year currency — the Bristol Pound. There

aren't many cities in the world currency — the Bristol Pound. There

print their own money and already Bristolians have exchanged over

print their own money and already hundred thousand pounds sterling for

Today, the city's main bus company announced it would accept Bristol

Pounds from next week. It's all meant to boost independent traders —

so has it? Here's our business In the canteen at the bus depot

so has it? Here's our business morning, drivers were taking a look

at Bristol's own unique currency. I have no problem with it. It's

at Bristol's own unique currency. a question of, why wouldn't we?

Maybe because he can't spend them anywhere. They were very clear what

is that they wanted to spend the money locally. It is the first time

accepted a local currency. How is To find out, I met a man who really

knows his currency. For ten years, England's agent in the South West.

So what does he make of the new currency on the block? It is nicely

printed, it's an attractive note. It's got all the characteristics of

money but I don't think it will catch on in the way this has. But

then you have to start somewhere and This cafe is one of a chain of four

that use the pound but it's not This cafe is one of a chain of four

cafes. We meet Mark, a painter and decorator, and ask him if it's

Definitely. If I wasn't accepting the Bristol Pound, I wouldn't have

But just because you trade local, doesn't mean you'll trade in Bristol

You must love this local currency. are very busy on the weekends and I

do not know if it is necessary. are very busy on the weekends and I

Nonetheless, 260,000 Bristol Pounds are circulating round the city.

Nonetheless, 260,000 Bristol Pounds end up here. About 5% of our local

5% for one company could become end up here. About 5% of our local

for a lot of others and that cute income significant —— could become

Well, we've had a huge response income significant —— could become

the mobile phone story throughout the day and during the programme.

These are just a few. On Facebook Andrew Musty says, "More people

These are just a few. On Facebook using their phones whilst driving,

not necessarily for making phone calls but for texting and browsing

officer in Somerset says, "The the internet. I saw someone watching

officer in Somerset says, "The reason there are fewer fixed penalty

notices issued is that the police are flat out all the time going

notices issued is that the police one emergency to another. The only

officers who are very thin on the officers who issue many of those

officers who are very thin on the Alison's view reflects what many of

drivers, drivers with children you say. "I see people on their

drivers, drivers with children passengers. I would suggest that the

police are no longer bothering and Sport, and there's a relegation

battle facing Somerset's cricketers this weekend. Their vital match

against Surrey is hanging in the balance, as both sides are try to

stay in Division One of the County Championship. Alistair Durden is at

Taunton, where the weather may just It has been raining most of the

afternoon and those covers have It has been raining most of the

on for about four hours. Hugely frustrating for both these sides

desperate for a result. We did have a short dry spell either side of

advantage taking four wickets. Surrey 97/4 in their second innings,

leading by just 32 runs. A strong position for Somerset going into the

So why is it important to stay in the top division? There's actually

no financial difference and, unlike football, there wouldn't be an

exodus of players if Somerset went down. No, this is purely about pride

winning the County Championship We have been a challenging team

winning the County Championship this division for some time now

winning the County Championship it would be very disappointing not

to have that next year. There is no shame attached to its but we need to

try and forge a win and have a go at the Championship next year. We will

keep scrapping. There is still time haven't got too many runs on the

board is pretty crucial. We can chase anything in the last session

up to probably 150. If we get a chase anything in the last session

early wickets, it is definitely chase anything in the last session

The weather is apparently going chase anything in the last session

be lots a lot better tomorrow. Rugby's Championship season begins

favourites to win promotion back to Robinson's first full season in

charge and he's assembled a squad experience. Damian Derrick has been

Adrian Jarvis is one of only a handful of the current crop of

Bristol players to have represented the club in the Premiership. Having

helped steer Harlequins to victory against Bristol in 2008, he moved to

the Memorial the following season. I remember missing the first cheque

that I had and someone shouting I remember missing the first cheque

the crowd that I couldn't miss them Little did he know it would be the

club's last in the top flight for It was quite unexpected. The season

enough to get back and save the Following the disappointment of

relegation, Adrian returned to the Premiership with a move to Leeds

before heading to London Irish. Having re—signed for Bristol last

year, it's now a different club Robinson and first team coach Sean

They expect us to get to a certain level and wouldn't hear if they

didn't think we could do so. There is a real energy and movement as a

club as a whole to get better. And better with a very firm target —

promotion back to the Premiership That is why we're here and do the

every day. That ambition to be six S4 and be in the Premiership. —— to

be successful. We want to beat the big spenders and knock them off

Not that the Bristol fans expect We are favourites and we've dealt

with that pressure before. I'm really happy with Andy Robson as the

A confidence, no doubt, Adrian and the rest of the Bristol squad hope

will help them get over the line Two great games in the Premiership

this weekend. Tomorrow it's Bath against Leicester at the Rec. And on

Football — a first Women's Super League title is still a possibility

for Bristol Academy. Their 1—0 win over Birmingham last night moved

them up to second in the table. they beat Doncaster on Sunday, it'll

set up a winner—takes—the—title match away to Liverpool in two

And here are the men's fixtures match away to Liverpool in two

this weekend. Yeovil looking for Sheffield Wednesday. There should be

goals at Ashton Gate, Bristol City against Peterborough. Swindon are at

And in League Two, Rovers away, League One title favourites Wolves.

And in League Two, Rovers away, defender James Wilson on loan from

Bristol City and he'll play against Oxford. Finally, good luck if you're

running one of the half—marathons this weekend — Bristol, Cheltenham

or Chippenham. And if you're coming to the cricket here tomorrow, it's a

10:30am start, weather permitting. Judging has taken place today at one

of the UK's biggest cheese shows. The Global Cheese Awards in Frome

have a history stretching back more connoisseurs from around the world.

1,600 entries of over 100 different cheeses. Classes including Best

European, Best West Country cheese, Best Overseas and Best Regional

cheese. Nigel Pooley knows just about everything there is to know

about cheese. In the dairy industry for over 50 years, he is the head

judge with a very expensive nose. It got insured for £5 million.

Because ice melt cheese all day long. It's a live product so every

that, every batch, every day is different. We use of live cultures

country to take part and are from all walks of life. Even acting —

ex—Coronation Street actor Sean Wilson is now a cheese—maker and

The difficulty with judging Cheddar is that most of them are very nice

and you have to choose the best three. The hands don't go up as

quick for the Cheddar section. The dairy industry has had a tough

year so and cheese—makers today The dairy industry has had a tough

the farmers need their support. The weather conditions last year

were probably the worst ever and that has a knock—on effect in terms

of farmers having to dig deep into their pockets to feed cows. The

margins have been defeated. It is not the easiest job anyway so we

need is to work with them to make These are my favourites. This one is

a giant Apple. This is a wedding cake made from cheese. Or this

beehive made entirely from cheese. Also there is the design for the

best Jesus sang which. There is Also there is the design for the

a napkin left so we have to think that it was excellent. —— the best

cheese sandwich. Tomorrow the public are invited to come and inspect

cheese sandwich. Tomorrow the public Just don't bring any crackers.

Once we clear the rain out of the way tomorrow will be an improvement.

As we head into Sunday, a different story. Starting to turn Wendy and

later on wet as well. The heaviest Taunton. It will clear as this front

disappears out onto the continent. A ridge of high pressure overnight

toward Sunday. A chilly night. Here comes the first storm of the autumn

evening, it has been a pretty wet rush so far and the rain continues

to move east and will clear away after midnight. Temperatures will be

between nine and 11 Celsius. The skies will start to break up. Can't

rule out one or two Chappers for the likes of Taunton tomorrow —— one or

two showers. The heaviest of the rain on Sunday is likely to be into

a phase in the afternoon. Here is the summary. An unsettled flavour

next week. Have a great weekend You could watch the Sunday Politics