30/07/2014 BBC Points West

Welcome to BBC Points West with Alex Lovell and David Garmston.

The woman attacked in Bristol by a man ranting about the Middle East.

I felt so dirty, I just wanted to wash it off.

I got to work in tears and that is part of the reason I

want to tell people about it ` it is something that people

The police are treating it as a hate crime

The watch with a hidden camera ` a GP appeals against the length

of his jail sentence for filming and abusing patients.

A good week at the office ` the West Country swimmer who has won

six medals in six days at the Commonwealth Games.

And the cutest story of the miracle baby who has four grandparents

A Muslim woman is encouraging others to stand up to racial abuse

after being repeatedly spat on while walking to work in Bristol.

Hasina Khan, who was born in the city, says the attack left

Miss Khan, who works in an office in Cabot Circus, says she has suffered

verbal abuse in the past but nothing like this latest incident.

Our home affairs correspondent, Steve Brodie, has been speaking to

Hasina Khan was walking to work like thousands of other women across

Without warning, a man ran up to her ranting about the Middle East

He spat on my head scarf, but I didn't realise until I got to

It was just horrible, I can't really describe it.

My emotions were all over the place ` I was tearful when I

left, when I got to work I was very angry about it.

Extreme anger, but then I just became tearful that day and most

The incident left the 33`year`old project manager shocked and scared.

But she wants other Muslim women to stand up for themselves

when they are the victims of the same sort of abuse.

I think people get used to seeing Muslims attacked

across the world and somehow they think it is OK to do it within

It is nothing to do with me ` it is hate.

I think that man was fuelled by hate.

This man was captured on CCTV in Cabot Circus at the time

and police want to talk to him about what happened.

Avon Somerset Police say they take hate crime very seriously indeed

and tonight are appealing for anyone who saw the incident here in Cabot

We are working really hard with local communities to report to

us these instances, because if we can't tackle it we can't really

The campaigning group Sari says it has detected a recent increase

in such crimes, but points out that historically Bristol has always had

In the past year, there have been 65 reported hate

Police say that is not a notable increase.

But that offers no comfort to Hasina, who is still coming to terms

with what happened to her on her way to work.

Steve Brodie, BBC Points West, Bristol.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died when his car went

It is thought the car left the road on a bend and ended up in

The man, who was in his 30s and from Somerset, has not been

A Wiltshire doctor who was jailed after secretly filming female

patients he was examining has had his jail sentence reduced

Davinder Jeet Bains, from Swindon, used a spy camera hidden in

a wristwatch to film his victims ` some of whom were just 15 years old.

As a GP, Dr Davinderjit Bains held a position of trust.

But he abused that trust when he used this and another

wristwatch, to film intimate examinations of female patients.

This device had more than 350 video clips on it.

A patient at his surgery in Royal Wootton Bassett became

He pleaded guilty to 39 charges of sexual assault and voyeurism ` and

At the time he was branded a disgrace to the medical profession

It is clear that he violated the trust and dignity of those who look

to him for professional care and support. Such abuse of his position

and way he concealed his offences is reprehensible.

Today he appealed his sentence ` his legal team arguing that it was

excessive, as there had been no violence.

The Lord Chief Justice reduced the original sentence

You are tuned in to Wednesday's edition of Points West `

And we have plenty to share with you before the end

News that Banksy's work of art has been secured

And, could this be a taste of the future as Bristol bids to trial

Hundreds of people fell silent this morning to commemorate

the sacrifice made by Wiltshire soldiers during World War I.

Each fallen soldier is represented by a named cross,

placed on a wall of remembrance at Tidworth Military Cemetery.

The last post and the silence it commands.

People gathered today at Tidworth Military Cemetery to

remember the 10,000 Wiltshire men who signed up 100 years ago and gave

Men like Private Henry Irwin Merchant, who

Henry and the others now have their own cross and poppy in a memorial

wall here, with a personal message from the children who made them.

Maybe because he gave up his life for us.

Amber's dad, like so many here, is a military man, based

in a military county ` out in force today to pay tribute to everyone.

I think it is important that we still remember these men

And to remember the men fighting today?

My husband has been away in a couple of wars ` he has been to Afghanistan

A prospect that Wiltshire is prepared for ` with

an extra 4,000 military personal and their families coming here soon.

Although, today belonged to the past and not the future.

Yeovil's trying to cope with a rise in young homeless people

by asking families to put them up for the night.

Support workers have been getting the message out

by scattering more than 300 pillows around the Somerset town.

A makeshift bedroom in Yeovil. As well as having a spare room, if you

can pass a vetting system you can take people in. Julie has helped 30

homeless young people in Yeovil, including this man. When you open

your door you do not know what you your door you do not know what you

are going to see. Some of the young people are very worried. But after

they have had a shower, something to eat, and some sleep they are

different people. Hosts will get expenses to cover any costs. If

there are trouble `` if there is any trouble, help is not far away. You

just have to give young people a chance. They are seeing a rise in

young people with no place to stay, with experts blaming economic

downturn. First we tried to see we can work with families and young

people to get them to return home. But for some people, it is not safe

for them to return home. Jess is staying in emergency accommodation.

Jess regard the room as a bridge to somewhere better. It is very

stressful. Thankfully, I have support here to help me. Fingers

crossed? Yes. It helps you find employment to. 16`18 `year`olds

remain the hardest hit by the economic downturn.

Cars that drive themselves could be coming to the streets of Bristol,

if the city wins Government backing to test the technology.

Driverless cars have been tested in America, where the internet company

Google has notched up 300,000 miles without a driver at the wheel.

Today, British ministers announced a ?10 million programme to test

similar cars here ` and three cities will be chosen as the test bed.

So, will we see them on Bristol streets?

One man who thinks we should is Professor Joe McGeehan from

Professor McGeehan, you also lead the Local Enterprise Partnership's

We need to increase the capacity of our roads. We need to increase the

amount of traffic that the roads will take. This is a very good way

of doing it. Is that because they think together? Yes. You know what

is going in and out. The trouble is that it is always going to be both

driverless and drive cars at the start? Yes. But perhaps people will

drive to the outskirts of cities and then change into a driverless car.

If we get this trial in Bristol, what will happen if a child is

killed? The problem is not the technology. I believe the technology

is firm. We have to get the government to look at the

legislation, because there are still problems there. That is going to

take time. I think we have some pictures of some driverless

vehicles. These are actually throw. But you are not talking about

vehicles like this? No. It will be more like a normal car. Big

companies are involved, like BMW. My Bristol? `` my Bristol? It has very

good broadband and good technology. It also has a strength in robotics.

The city is going fast `` the city is growing fast. Do you think it is

the future? I do. But I like driving. Well you can drive to the

city and then change to a driverless vehicle. Thank you.

It has been the story that just has not gone

away, but tonight we have heard that the saga of the Cheltenham Banksy

Campaigners trying to buy the Spy Booth mural have announced in

the last half hour that the deal to keep it in the town is almost done.

Our Gloucestershire reporter, Steve Knibbs, has the details.

Here we are at the Banksy. We can tell you tonight that a deal is

nearly done to keep the mural in Cheltenham. What can you tell us? We

are very excited. Cheltenham is staying `` Banksy is staying in

Cheltenham. Are you sure that you are giving the money to the correct

person? Absolutely. We have looked into this and we are sure. We have

heard figures up to ?1 million. How much have you put in? We have

decided not to mention figures at this stage because it may jeopardise

the purchase. That is the secret for now. Why did you want to spend so

much money keeping this in Cheltenham? I believe that people in

Cheltenham love it. Many people have come into the town. I drive past it

every day. There are always people here taking photographs. I have

spoken to people who have come from Oxford and Devon who have come to

see the mural. Once the deal is done, this will stay here? As far as

we know. It will stay here on the whole for Cheltenham. `` the wall.

Thank you. Apologies for the sound problems.

A new baby in the family always causes a bit

Particularly if it is the first time for the parents.

But one nine`week`old little girl, called Lyvia from Wiltshire,

is being called a little miracle for all sorts of reasons!

Well, Ali Vowles is in Swindon for the celebrations.

It is a beautiful evening. I am in the garden of the family. Look at

the baby, isn't she gorgeous? She has a very special family. Look

behind me. These are grandparents and great and parents. ``

grandparents and great grandparents. Meet Lyvia Blakelock ` a little

miracle to her mum and dad. Parents Lee and Becky had given

up hope of ever having a baby. After 18 years together,

and four failed IVF attempts, the last thing 40`year`old Becky

expected was to get pregnant! We were told it was both of us

and we had more chance Like all grandchildren, she is going

to be spoilt rotten ` but perhaps Not only does Lyvia have all four

grandparents, she also has all On Becky's side,

there is Ron and June Bourton ` Then there is 83`year`old

Elizabeth Lamprey and husband Gordon ` who, at 82,

still plays a mean game of squash! On Lee's side, there is 90`year`old

Norman and 89`year`old Sylvia And head

of the Blaylock family Arthur, who is 87 and has been married

for 63 years to 87`year`old Norah. Between them, they had Lyvia's

doting grandparents ` all in their 60s, they are spring chickens

in the grandparents stakes! Thanks to them, along came Dad Lee

and new mum Becky. This is one special picture

for the family album. Lyvia may be completely oblivious to

all the fuss, but one thing is absolutely certain

` this little lady will never be She has been so good all day. She

has been great. What is everybody going to be called? We will need to

think hard about that. Granny, grandma, and so on. What are you

going to bed for? You must have been thrilled when she arrived. Suddenly

here she was. We had given up. You had your children when you were

quite young. Your parents and grandparents also had their children

young. But these guys had their children late `` their child. We did

not think it would happen. Was it worth the wait? Yes, it was. We are

so pleased. We did not think that she would have a baby. This lady is

92 years old. What is your secret? That is a compliment. We just live a

long time. Over here we have another great grandfather. Do you think this

is a record? I would like to think that it is. I hope we have given

higher are a long levity genes. She has a little bit of all of you in

higher. I hope that she is as good`looking as the rest of us.

Grandpa wants to speak to us as well. You have all had a difficult

year. You were in an accident. It must be wonderful to have this good

news. It is a real good news item for us. She is a blessing to us. We

are thankful. I think the mother and father were in shock. It is

fantastic. Lovely to celebrate with the family. Please pass them our

congratulations. There could be Ken`20 millimetres of

rain. That could be good for gardeners. `` 10`20 millimetres.

This rain is going to come across the country. It will be followed in

the afternoon by some more sunny weather. This evening, it will

continue to be dry. By tomorrow morning, some showers may appear. It

will be dry in most areas. Temperatures, 14`15 Celsius.

Tomorrow morning, it will be dry. It will be around lunch time before the

heavy rain begins, but that will not be everywhere. In the afternoon, it

will become a bit more of a lottery. It will be sunny for some and more

showers for others. Temperatures tomorrow, in the low 20s. Through

the rest of the week, it is complex. On Friday it will be dry to start

but then there will be heavy rain. It will continue overnight. On

Saturday, there will be more heavy showers. Sunday will be the best day

of the weekend. Before we leave you, it is time for our Commonwealth

Games news. After six days of competition

and six medals, swimmer Siobhan`Marie O'Connor is

on her way back to the West. The 18`year`old, from Bitton,

has had a record`breaking week Ali Durden is at

Keynsham Swimming Club this evening As you can see, there is a swimming

lesson taking place. They can still remember her coming here. Last

night, she won her sixth medal. That is a record. She has ended up in

Glasgow with four gold, one silver, and one bronze medal. You ladies

used to be her coach. We started the quarter when she was eight. Are you

proud? She has done brilliantly. Higher current coach has done a

brilliant job with her. How much credit do you take? Everyone has to

start somewhere. When she came here we knew that she was going to be a

great swimmer. She worked with another swimmer very closely. She is

so prior `` she is excellent. What does it feel like the water on the

television? Very exciting. All the children have been watching her. She

is an inspiration. Thank you for speaking to us. She is not the only

person coming home with medals. David Luckman from Clifton

in Bristol. Two golds in the Queen's Prize

full`bore rifle. And this is wonderful `

after his win he was carried from the rifle range to the medal

ceremony by the other competitors. Well, I spoke with him earlier to

find out what that was all about. It is a tradition that dates back

150 years, where the winner of the Queen's

Prize gets chaired off the range by To be able to do that here,

especially with a home Games with a lot of friends and family here,

was excellent. I thought they were going to tip me

out at the start, But as long as you hang on when they

hoist you up and down it is alright. Bristol wrester Leon Rattigan has

won a wrestling bronze medal His wife also won a silver medal

yesterday. On the track, sprinter Danny Talbot,

from Hilperton near Trowbridge, won his 200 metres heat this morning,

so he is through to the semi`finals But Dai Greene,

who is based at the University of Bath, will not be defending

his 400 metres hurdles title. After an injury`hit season,

today was a struggle and he failed And tonight, gymnast Ruby Harrold,

from Lower Langford, and Claudia Fragapane, from Bristol,

will be going for medals And Taunton's Izzy Jeffs competes

in the javelin. We will have news about this later.

That is all from us. Goodbye.