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where you are. Good evening. Tonight, the chicken

joints you would not want to eat. A rogue producer makes millions

supplying takeaway children from a filthy butchers. The chief

constable's regret. He admits his force let down a man

who was murdered. Morris men hit back at a senior

government minister. And Bristol's skating whizz kid.

Robin Cousins spins back to his home city with a new show. A rogue meat

trader who made millions supplying takeaway is with meat from a filthy

butchers has been jailed. The court was shown pictures of inside the

factory which the judge said was the probably dirty. We have seen the

pictures, which are not pleasant to look at. Filthy knives and

machinery. Unsanitary conditions. Underpants used as cleaning clocks.

Not the kind of place you would expect to see food being prepared.

But it was at this unit that Kamran Ajaib bought in the whole chickens

and cut them up before selling them on to 60 takeaway is across the west

and South Wales. He was only discovered when one customer

discovered a piece of wire in her chicken. The premises were filthy.

The risk of contamination was very high. And the chicken was being

repacked into boxes which were using the health mark, of the original

company from which it was bought, because he did not have approval and

would never have got one with the premises in that condition. He

admitted eight counts of breaching health and safety regulations.

Today, it was given one year in prison suspended for two years and

ordered to pay back some of his ill gotten gains under the proceeds of

crime act. The court heard the business had a turnover of ?2

million for the year in which it was investigated. But the moment

available which could be recovered was only ?51,000. `` the amount

available. The family house in Bradford will have to be sold.

Kamran Ajaib was told by the judge that it was obvious that the chicken

was being processed in unsanitary conditions. He was also told to

complete 200 hours of unpaid work, and four tonnes of meat had to be

destroyed when the business was shut down.

John Barrow joins me now. Thank you for coming in. You do not look like

you are a man who is easily shocked but what did you think when you went

inside that factory? It was one of the worst food production factories

I have ever seen. Horace X. It seems like an open and shut case but this

has been a lot of work. `` horrific. It has been, simply because this

business was supplying the poultry to between 60 and 70 different

takeaway is, restaurants, cash and carries, from Carmarthen into

Gloucester. Huge number of businesses, and mostly a cash trade.

So tracing the volume of quantities was very complex. And what about the

takeaways? Were the victims? They felt they were dealing with a

legitimate trader. They were ignorant of the fact that the

poultry they were receiving ought to have been labelled with a health

mark to prove that it had come from a proper premises. Was a cheap? It

must have been below`market price. People are conscious of that in

these areas. Is there evidence that people were ill? There is no

evidence. One saving grace is that in the restaurants and takeaway is,

the food would have been well cooked. There would have been high

levels of contamination on the chicken and in the kitchen is

generally, but we have no evidence of any outbreaks caused by it. A

suspended sentence, is that unusual? It is unusual. I think have only

heard of two or three in the country over the last few years, of people

being sent for jail for food or fences. Usually they are repeat

offenders. Kamran Ajaib, it is his first offence but the judge felt it

serious enough to impose a custodial sentence, although it was suspended.

A murder victim beaten and set on fire following rumours that he was a

paedophile was failed by officers, according to Bristol's police chief.

Nick Gargan made the comments as the independent watchdog continues to

investigate the conduct of three officers, prior to the death of

Inside Out West. `` Bijan Ebrahimi. A murder making national headlines

and prompting police to answer questions about the way they dealt

with Bijan Ebrahimi in the days before his death. Speaking on BBC

radio Bristol this morning, Avon and Somerset Police my chief constable

said that the agency had failed Bijan Ebrahimi and had questions to

answer. Once the dust has settled, I think it is important for the

statutory agencies to sit down together and go through whatever

process is necessary to understand how we feel that man. Bijan Ebrahimi

was arrested days before his death after neighbours complained about

him taking photographs. In July emergency services were called to

the estate where Bijan Ebrahimi had been badly beaten and his body set

on fire. In court, it was called a vigilante attack, amid reports that

some in his community wrongly suspected him of being a

paedophile, a rumour that police have since said was completely

false. Lee James, one of his neighbours, has since pleaded guilty

to his murder. Last week, Stephen normally pleaded guilty to

assisting, supplying the white spirit used to set Bijan Ebrahimi on

fire. The Independent Police Complaints Commission is looking

into the conduct of officers. Last month, three constables were

suspended from duty. It is thought that Bijan Ebrahimi was feeling

vulnerable in his property. Today, Bristol City Council said:

Meanwhile, Lee James and Stephen normally remain in custody. They are

due to be sentenced next month. `` Norley. A big improvement on the

weather today. Still to come, a step too far. How the government minister

has angered the Morris men of Somerset. And celebrating their

success, the Somerset rebels are in shock after taking the Premier

League title. All that to come but first, the parents of Catherine

Wells`Burr, murdered last year, are backing a new clause that will allow

read families to read out personal `` read out personal statements in

court. It is hoped the move will give families the chance to explain

to the court and the offender the impact of their crime.

Catherine Wells`Burr was murdered last year by her boyfriend. Rafale

no FAQ wanted to claim her life insurance. Her family was in court

as the killer was sentenced. `` Novak. But her father wishes that he

had the chance to address the offender in court. We should have

been able to look him in the eye, and see how much you have felt the

loss. A personal statement is submitted to a judge after a verdict

and before sentencing but it is often not read out in full.

Sometimes not at all, and really buy the victims. As part of a revised

code, more victims will be able to speak for themselves and address the

court and offenders. We have discovered that only 9% of victims

are aware they can do it. We want to make it a central part of the

criminal justice system and be read out after the verdict but before the

sentence. And it will give victims a real say in proceedings. It is a

part of a victims code is supposed to give a voice to these families.

But Labour says the code is toothless and only a new victims law

will make a difference. Muslims in Bristol say they are shocked and

disappointed after undercover filming by the BBC revealed

discrimination in the workplace The report showed how a non`Muslim fared

much better when applying for jobs and flats to rent than a Muslim

Some in the community told us today that they have direct experience of

the discrimination based on their faith.

Three Bristolians, three Muslims. All shocked to see discrimination

still going on today. Like the undercover Muslim reporter being

told that jobs were gone, but minutes later, the non`Muslim was

given tips on his application. I was shocked at how to make

individuals were treated so very differently. And a landlady giving a

flat to the non`Muslim even though the Muslim had seen it first.

What shocked me was the tenancy thing, where the lady said the other

guy seemed weird. He did not need to know that. What was weird? What is

normal? What is normal is everybody being who they are. I feel that some

organisations will look at it and think, is she the right person? The

problem is a lack of education. And the way that is land is often seen

in a negative light. But the experience was not all bad. And in

many areas, things are improving. You see employers reaching out to

people from different backgrounds, regardless of their faith, and

offering jobs to Muslims. I think employers are becoming more aware

and workplaces are becoming more diverse. But the rugby stereotypes

which people need to get rid of The key is raising awareness but all

here agree that there is much more work to do to stop faithless

rumination. `` faith discrimination. And if you want to watch as night's

programme, it is still available on the iPlayer and it will be there for

the next week. `` last night's programme. A man was

killed on an accident on the M4 last night, involving a collision between

two articulated lorries and a van. Delays work rated of up to three and

a half hours. And there have been delays on the motorway again tonight

after an accident southbound in North Somerset. All lanes have no

been reopened but there is still congestion in the area. Wiltshire

Council has told the BBC that yesterday morning's storm has cost

it an extra ?40,000 in resources. The clean`up continues today after

gusts of up to 75 miles an hour yesterday. Wiltshire and Somerset

were the worst affected areas in our region, with many losing power. In

Easterton in Wiltshire, a large beech tree was blown down onto the

nearby St Barnabas church. 180 trees in total came down in the county.

It has been revealed that Gloucestershire's badger cull may be

halted early if too few animals are killed. An extension has been

granted to the operators at they had failed to achieve their target

during six weeks of shooting will stop it is part of government

efforts to reduce the spread of bovine TB. With me is our political

editor. This comes from an official document but not publicly released.

It was from a government agency humour to decide whether to give the

operators and extension. It was granted last week but now we have

discovered that it has some significant strings attached. To

quote from the document, it is recommended that the daily removal

rate is monitored closely. The reason for that is because they

fear that is not enough badgers are being culled, it could do more harm

than good. The document gives an insight into the difficulties that

the operators face. The aim was to achieve it by marksmen outside the

badger's sets. That proved difficult. Increasingly, they had to

use cage trapping, and I've looked at the figures in Gloucestershire

and nearly a quarter of the badgers killed were caught in cages. But

importantly, this is not allowed beyond the end of November. The cull

is meant to go on until the middle of December. The opponents are ready

for it. They say they will get out there and start to cut up the cages.

In fact some of those involved in the protests were involved 15 years

ago during another trial and have experience of it. They say they will

get out and do the same. It will be ongoing. If you are a keen

gardener, you have probably been busy recently cutting everything

back for the winter. They have been doing the same at a cemetery in

Weston`super`Mare. But the cuttings from their trees are ending up

somewhere more exciting than the compost heap. Milton Road cemetery

in Weston. Dating back 150 years, it's well`known for it's avenue of

magnificent yew trees. They're cut back every year but this year the

cuttings are being put to an unusual use. They've been sold to be used in

anti`cancer drugs. It's because of the chemical found in the leaves of

the Yewtree. Once harvested, it is used as an active ingredient in

drugs used to help fight breast and lung cancer. These trees have been

planted as a symbol of everlasting life. The opportunity for us to use

the clippings to produce this life`giving chemotherapy drugs was

something that we really wanted to do and we thought it was really

valuable. Really, it continues that theme of everlasting life. The idea

to put the cuttings to good use came as part of a plan to renovate the

chapel, which ended up being directly involved in the process. We

have spread them out over the tiling. It gave us the right

conditions for collection. According to this Professor, harnessing

naturally occurring chemicals may not be new but it is certainly

useful. It is interesting from a historical point of view. We are

using older treatments for cancer but we are also looking forward We

are probably going to discover more new types of drugs. I think it is an

interesting story. But I think it has a vocations for future

development of new drugs. `` it has implications. So it seems that these

trees could be helping in the world wide fight against cancer for

generations. Isn't nature wonderful? If you are

interested in putting your tree clippings to good use, you can find

out more on the Cancer Research UK. `` Cancer Research UK website. In

Morris dancing group from your full say they are waiting from an apology

`` waiting for an apology from the Environment Secretary.

The club dancers wrote to Owen Paterson after remarks that he made

at the Conservative Party conference. Talking about changes to

the common agricultural policy, Esther Patterson said that he would

apply a Morris dancing filter to ensure that European money was not

spent on inappropriate schemes. For 45 years, Jenny was an

accountant for the NHS and local government. Chris has 35 years as a

computer Systems engineer at one of the region's biggest aerospace

firms. And before Julia became a full`time mum, she was an assistant

headteacher. There is a wealth of life experience and knowledge in

this group and a shared hobby, a passion for Morris dancing. The

tradition goes back a long way. It is very important to carry it on.

Everyone is enjoying the same thing like any team sport. It brings

everyone together. Other countries and places around the world have

traditions and they think it is important that we do not lose this

and that it is carried on to be passed down. But they do not have

the same enthusiasm for the Environment Secretary. Speaking at

the Conservative Party conference, he said that funds for rural

programmes would only be spent on good, worthwhile projects. And he

would put in place a Morris dancing filter. That made this group rather

angry for two reasons. They do not feel that a senior government

minister should be critical of an English tradition and secondly, they

do not get any European money. Suppose it was a case of, oh no not

again. I think we were being just dismissed and treated in a drop at

freeway. Disappointment, especially from someone in such high standing.

That could lead people to think we are supported by funding from the

government and we are not. I do not think we are a waste of anything. It

is just sad and I feel it was inappropriate. So far, they have not

heard from the Environment Secretary or his department, or anyone else

about Mr Patterson's point of phrase although we were told in a statement

that he was just highlighting the need to get value for money from the

rural development programme. The Morris dancers just want one word,

sorry. You take on the Morris dancers at

your peril. News of another old Estonian. Rob cousins is back in his

home city this evening preparing for his new show. It is called Ice. It

does not start until next April but as it will involve a skating rink

being instructed, he has come early to check it out. Our reporter is

live at the theatre. People are coming in today for the

launch party of this show. At the moment, the only ice here is in that

drink. In April, they will be flooding that stage and making it

into an ice rink. Robin Cousins joins me. Welcome back. It is lovely

to be home. Tell me about the show. I am picking up where left off. Why

have grown over the last 30 years as a choreographer and a performer I'm

getting other people to do the things that I can no longer do. I

have taken everything and have learned as a dancer and a skater,

nice and onstage, `` on ice and onstage, and crating a show that I

would like to watch as an audience member. Because I am now an audience

member. It is a wonderful venue for intimacy, even for a theatre this

large. I am very excited to be back. Obviously, you want to engage

people's interest in ice`skating. You used to skate down the road

here. But it is all gone now. How do you feel about that? Mixed emotions.

It was great for its time. But we have moved on. I hope that the

demise of that facility means that the city has to look forward and be

proactive in getting this new facility up and running. Ice must be

part of it but it has to be sustainable and connected to the

community, likely it also has to be an arena, where it can make money by

housing constructs. We have great bands here, and they need somewhere

to perform when they come home. Maybe we could do that with the ice

rink wouldn't that be nice? Ice kicks off in April and the stage

will become an ice rink. Join us for that.

Certainly Bristol is very proud of Robin Cousins. Somerset Rebels are

still in shock today after winning speedway's Premier League title for

the first time ever last night. It has been an unbelievable season for

them. Not the best conditions last night to fulfil the club's dream

result, but the wind and rain did not stop the Somerset team riding to

victory. They overcame the Edinburgh Monarchs by 49 points to 44 to win

92`89 on aggregate in the play off final. We have worked so hard. Words

cannot describe it. With all the boys looking after each other, it

just shows what you can do. Since March the team have been competing

across the country. They came top of the table at the end of the regular

season but trailed by two points going in to the second leg at the

Oak Tree Arena. This is probably one of the best nights of my life.

Cannot believe it has finally happened. We have gone across the

country with some fantastic people behind us. We finished top of the

table and now we're finished top of the final, so yes, it has been an

awesome season. It's the Rebels third piece of silverware this

season, following victories in the Premier League Knockout Cup and

Pairs Championship. But this was the title they wanted and even the

gloomy weather couldn't stop the celebrations.

So happy! However, that gloomy weather moved away today because we

had the strong wind, torrential rain, and today, hopefully for all

of you, it has been sunny and pleasant. Lovely. Look at that! From

the Bristol Downs, taken as the sun was going down. We'll be fine

weather continue or are the storms on the way? I might be able to guess

the answer! Ian knows all. So he tells us.

Not everyone saw the sunshine today. We have had some showers. Some of

those are still lingering. And there will be some around during the

course of tomorrow morning. But the key change tomorrow will be after

dry conditions in the morning, we will find wet and windy weather

starting to return. As we get to mid afternoon. The rush`hour will be

rather wet and windy. But not exceptionally so. This is how things

are shaping up. It will be a chilly night. Heading through tomorrow

many areas will see cloud increasing and the wind picking up. For the

time being, showers around, becoming less of a feature. And there will be

a phase where we lose them altogether, and they are being

driven out by the sea temperature. And we will see some more of those

by the M5 tomorrow. Any areas will have `` many areas will have chilly

temperatures, perhaps as low as two or three. Some grass frost, if

nothing else. A chilly start, with the exception being towards the

Bristol Channel. Some showers dotted around. That cloud is increasing

through the afternoon. Then in comes the rain. Mostly moderate rainfall

with maybe the odd burst coming through. You can see that by nine or

ten, it is out of the way. It might be heavy across Dorset and

Wiltshire. Into tomorrow evening, the temperatures will be between 12

and 14. Storms on the way? Certainly some gales, may be severe as we move

into the weekend, so bear that in mind for firework displays.

We will keep an eye on that. That is it for now. Join me at lunchtime

tomorrow if you can. I've told you not to go trick or treating! We re

back with an update at 10pm and the team will return tomorrow. Bye`bye.