12/05/2014 South East Today

been told that Rolf Harris indecently assaulted one of his

daughter's friends My husband's life was ended because

of one nobody, a failure and a coward.

Oscar Garcia resigns. Parts of Sussex are the worst

in the country for detecting cancer The Kent homeowners told their

properties may have been standing on contaminated soil for 20 years, as

tests are carried out for asbestos. The role one Sussex man played

treating the wounded at A paranoid man who murdered

his former boss, convinced he was laughing at him behind his back,

has been jailed for life, Simon Olsen fired a shotgun

at Steven Langley inside the fishing`tackle shop he

ran near Sittingbourne. It came after Olsen had lost his job

as a bailiff at the Bax Farm Kent Police say it was a horrendous

and unnecessary act of violence. A life sentence for a man police

call a cold`blooded killer. In November, Simon Olsen walked into a

fishing tackle shop and shot his former boss in the stomach. Steven

Langley was 56. Today, his wife said she had lost a loving and caring

man. Unlike his killer, we cannot look forward to a parole date from

the life sentence which has been imposed on me and my family. The

cruel way he has been taken away has shattered us all. We have to try and

live without him, and with the pain the death causes us all. He pleaded

guilty to murder last month. The judge said he was certain on the

29th of November Simon Olsen had set out with one intention, of killing

Steven Langley. The court heard that Simon Olsen became convinced that

Steven Langley was laughing at him behind his back. Stephen Ash mac

Simon Olsen became increasingly erratic and aggressive, he had lost

his job three years ago, but he could say `` stay at a cottage on

the side. But he was served an eviction notice, two weeks before he

shot Steven Langley with a double barrelled shotgun. Moments before

the murder, Simon Olsen sent a text to his former partner.

In a phone call to his son, he said... This was a cold`blooded

murder that had an enormous element of premeditation, to the extent that

a shotgun was purchased two weeks before the murder took lace. He knew

what he was doing, he intended to take the life of Steven Langley when

he did. His family say that the life has been turned upside down and

shattered. They have lost a loving husband, father and grandfather.

What did the judge say in his sentencing?

The judge said Simon Olsen could explode into anger, jealousy and

rage, he had purchased a shot gun two weeks before the murder, and the

judge said he had come to the conclusion that he had set out with

one intention, to kill Steven Langley. He had previous convictions

for violent offences and had spent some time behind bars. He showed no

remorse, and he will now spend at least 25 years behind bars.

Just 24 hours after Brighton and Hove Albion lost their playoff

semi`final heavily to Derby County, manager Oscar Garcia has resigned,

The Spanish manager has written an open letter to the fans expressing

his pride in the players' performance, but it's understood

that he's been uncomfortable with a lack of investment for some time.

His anxious, almost resigned look before the start of the game

suggested all was not well, and he could only look on as Derby County

took control of the game. He do that anything less than a victory would

end their promotion hopes, and without a place in the Premier

League and the money it would bring, he knew his budget for next season

would be limited. As each goal went in, so his departure became

increasingly inevitable. Having lost the Game 4`1, he was keen to point

out how proud he was of his and the team's achievements. Not many people

thought that we could reach the play`off. With all of the injuries

and everything that happened during the season. It was a great

achievement for us. The fans, unaware of his imminent except, did

not hold him responsible. You are always struggling if you are down.

But there is always next year. We have done it two seasons in a row, I

am sure we can do it next year. Less than a year after the tawdry exit of

Gus Poyet and only nine days after the euphoria following the late

winner at Nottingham Forest, Brighton are again on the hunt for a

manager, and the chairman knows the future of the club depends on

finding and keeping the right man. Given the events of the weekend, is

this a surprise? Yes, there was no hint of it yesterday, although

speculation started last night that he might be unhappy. They are

looking for their third manager in a year. Who the replacement be? Both

Oscar Garcia and Gus Poyet were unknown before they joined, so we do

not know. Tim Sherwood is likely to lose his job at Tottenham, he could

be a replacement. He would be popular. Malky Mackay and Steve

Clarke have experienced. The chairman will know who he is after,

he will want to make sure this one stays, they need him for a couple of

seasons, at least. In a moment, the leader of Thanet

District Council resigns, weeks after a report criticised

councillors for homophobia and bullying.

More than 20 years after their houses were built, homeowners

in a Kent town have been told that the soil in their gardens may be

contaminated and the pollutants could pose a risk to their health.

Tests will now to be carried out at more than 260 homes in

Paddock Wood to see if chemicals and asbestos are present.

Residents have been told to wash their hands after coming

Liz Duckworth has always worn gloves when gardening. But now, there is

more reason for others to do the same. Residents have received

letters telling them the soil in their gardens may be contaminated. I

received a letter, I thought, oh, I did not go ballistic. We are a

communal garden. Animals do come in and out. We do occasionally have the

children. That is my concern, with the children and animals. For these

houses were built, this was used by a company making timber sheds and

greenhouses. They used chemicals to treat some of the world. The council

says it cannot be certain that any contaminated land was dealt with

after the company left, so they are having to carry out tests to make

sure there is not a risk to public health. The borough council is going

to be testing for the presence of tiles and creosote, it is also

thought the site could have been involved in asbestos material, so

they will be looking for that, too. If you come in direct contact, they

would be hazardous. We need to find out if there is anything still left

or not that may present a risk to the people living there now. Janet

Hilliard has more reason than most to be concerned, she is contracted

to work on the gardens here. You could be slightly worried, in case

it is anything but. I am digging the gardens all the time, I would have

liked to have known about it. Samples will be taken from the

gardens in the next few months, but it is still unclear who will be

liable for making the ground safe if contaminants are found.

New figures seem to suggest that part of East Sussex is

the worst area in the country for diagnosing cancers early.

Across the country, just under half of all the clinical`commissioning

Eastbourne and Hastings has the lowest

diagnosis of early`stage cancer, with just over a third detected.

That compares with a national average across England of 41.6%.

The best in the South East is Canterbury, with almost half of some

The public`health body in East Sussex say they are focussing

on ensuring people go to the doctor as early as possible.

I would like to convey that we can do easy things in our everyday lives

to reduce our risks of getting cancers. There are lots of simple

steps we can take. So, how many people are affected

by cancer? Every year, almost a quarter

of a million people are diagnosed 50% of those are expected to

live for ten years or more. And medical experts say that

diagnosing early hugely It is important it is court as early

as possible, it was our ability to treat it depends on catching it

earlier. We want people to be diagnosed as soon as we can.

How have the figures been received? The statistics should be interpreted

with caution, 40% responded, so not the entire picture. Part of East

Sussex came out as especially low, but when it comes to detecting

cancer, it can come down to a multitude of reasons, certain parts

of the country more susceptible to certain types than others, then a

graphic, unemployment, somebody not wanting to visit their doctor.

Charities have welcomed the stats, but they say there is a long way to

go, but it shines a light on areas that need improving, so it is a step

in the right direction. Those behind the figures, Public

Health England, say the figures should be treated cautiously,

because not all parts of the country However,

they do reveal stark variations. It's a crucial week

in the battle to provide a new Both Gatwick and Heathrow will

publish their final plans Today, Gatwick claimed Britain would

be ?40 billion better off if This has turned into a real scrap

between Gatwick and Heathrow. There has been a war of words.

Today, the chairman of Gatwick says that if Heathrow get another runway,

it will give their investors a powerful monopoly, and he says it

will force of prices for passengers. He believes a second

runway here is the right answer, giving a ?40 million boost to the

economy over the next six decades. Gatwick want a second run rate south

of the existing one, they have put forward three options, and the war

of words continues. What is happening tomorrow? Gatwick will

take a raft of documents and hand them over to the commission. What

they want to see is Heathrow with two runways, Gatwick with two

runways, they believe it will produce a competitive environment

and boost innovation in the industry. Neither side will get to

hear until the end of the year when the recommendations are given to

government. The leader of

Thanet District Council has resigned because of toxic behaviour

from a minority of councillors. It comes weeks after a report

into the behaviour of councillors in Thanet criticised

them for homophobia and bullying. A minority overshadowing the good

work of the Council, those were among the reasons why Clive Hart has

given for quitting as leader of the council. He accuses Ian Driver of

mischiefmaking and claims he is damaging the local authority. Please

stop your shenanigans, saying politics with people's lives, jobs,

careers, reputations. Stop now. This resignation is the latest storm to

hit Thanet Council. In 2012, there were claims of infighting following

an investigation by this programme. In March last year, the former

leader was jailed for misconduct in public office. Last month, a damning

review into the way councillors have been behaving. Ian Driver rejects

claims he is vexatious and mischiefmaking. I am a democrat.

What I am doing by breaking rules is showing that the rules are

ridiculous, that the people of the net can see that there are decisions

being made that they have a right to know about. Is your behaviour

toxic? Not at all, you can take me home to your mother any day of the

week. I make very serious complaint. One commentator claimed this type of

infighting turns the public of politics. It makes them think that

politicians are in it for themselves, they behave in an

infantile manner, and they are all the same. Amongst the issues that he

raises, some of them appear to have some validity. The worst of Punch

and Judy politics, or democratically holding the executive to account? It

is a choice the voters will have to make.

A paranoid man who murdered his former boss convinced he was

laughing at him behind his back has been jailed for life. Simon Alton

fired a shotgun at Steven Langley near Sittingbourne.

Also tonight, a treasured family photograph, the story of an Army

medic and the vital role he played in World War I.

And, we start the week with sunshine and showers, but it is becoming

drier and brighter. The Liberal Democrats launched

their South East election campaign this morning,

claiming that more than 100,000 jobs are at risk in the South East if

the UK leaves the European Union. The Liberal Democrats are

the only main party committed to They say being

in the Union brings huge benefits. But if you believe the polls,

they've got a long way to go to A campaign that hinges on to bright

yellow letters. Ashford, 5058. They say they have got the numbers to

prove why. Dartford, 5610. We have to be in Europe so we are protecting

so many jobs. In this region, there are thousands of jobs that depend on

our trading relationship with the EU. Europe will not go away, if we

come out, it will start making rules that do not necessarily fit with the

UK. Is this strategy of being in working? My view is we want to

distance ourselves from Europe, more than we are. Their position does not

persuade you? Know. We would be silly to go out of Europe. We fought

enough wars against them, at least if we are in there with them, we can

sort things out. I would not, that is my choice. I am tempted to vote

for UKIP. We have committed to something that has made the rich

richer. Nick Clegg took on Nigel Farage into televised debates last

month. Polls suggested he lost. Is it a strategy that is working? The

Lib Dems are doing abysmally in the polls. We always do badly in polls,

but when we get out there and knock on the doors, our supporters are

going up, the polls are coming up now. To hold onto their two

Southeast MEPs, they accept it is an uphill struggle. The village hall

they chose will be a polling station in less than two weeks, by which

time they hope voters will have taken in their message.

They are also contesting seats in all of the councils here. I am told

they fancy their chances here in Maidstone, they hope to gain three

seats, that would push Maidstone Borough Council into no overall

control and out of the hands of the Conservatives. That's in the context

of the pressing polls, especially in the European elections. One poll put

them into fifth place, and another expert told us he expects them to be

wiped off the map here in the south`east. The Lib Dems are

defiant, they say the only poll that matters is the one that is on May

the 22nd. We will follow it closely. There will be in`depth coverage of

the main parties' campaigns and information about the other parties

who want your vote on our website. On Friday, BBC Radio Kent, Sussex

and Surrey are giving you the chance to question people additions

campaigning at the European elections. The panel includes Nigel

Farage come and representatives from the little Democrats, the Green

party, Labour and the Conservatives. Tickets are available for the event

in Dover, you can apply by calling the number. Or you can e`mail.

Please include your name and a daytime contact number.

In the Great War, it became clear that a man's chances

of survival depended on how quickly his wounds were treated,

but the numbers of injured created by modern warfare were huge.

Arthur Hibbert went to France in August 1914 as part of the

Royal Army Medical Corps and served throughout the war.

His grandson, Steve Good, from Storrington, West Sussex,

tells us about a photograph taken at a field dressing station

The photograph shows my grandfather in the centre of the picture with

his arms folded, being relaxed. At a field dressing station, which is

just off the road, in 1917. There are a number of German prisoners in

this. What is quite interesting is the report on the back, which is

from the press photo, which says that the wounded were treated with

as much care as the British wounded. His role was a stretcher bearer. We

have the Red Cross badge, which he had on the top of his tunic, on his

right shoulder. And also, the stripes, which signify the number of

years when he was in France. The fact that he went right through the

war, from the very beginning in August, in 1914, until the end, is

quite something. He must have been lucky. It means an awful lot to see

a photograph of him. I am part of his achievement, going through the

war. And if you have a special photo that

tells your family's story of the First World War, we'd love to

include it in our My Photo series. Send us an email or get

in touch via Facebook or Twitter. Former Maidstone United defender

Chris Smalling has been named in England's World Cup squad for

this summer's tournament in Brazil. The 24`year`old, who's a former

pupil at Chatham Grammar School For Boys, was among the 23 players

selected this afternoon by England boss Roy Hodgson, who himself used

to play for non`league Maidstone. That was the connection!

Well spotted! Washed earlier will begin their

Ashes tour next year with a four`day game against Kent. The match at the

same allowance grant will take place between the 25th and 28th of June

2015, as Australia warm up for their series against England.

The newspapers love to tease us with the idea of heatwaves coming and

going. They are suggesting there might be one, is it true?

It might be a heatwave compared to the rest of the week. I am hedging

my bets! It will be turning sunny and dry, from Wednesday. We started

the week with heavy and thundery showers. Quite blustery winds. They

will ease from Wednesday, it will be drier and brighter. The temperatures

are ever warmer. Earlier, there was sunshine, but he is heavy and

thundery downpours. It is windy across the south coast. Despite the

sunshine, quite a fresh feel. The costs are much stronger than

those figures. For the first part of this evening, we will hold onto the

showers. There will be some clear skies around. The temperatures are

colder than recently. Perhaps initially, it is dry, but the heavy

and thundery showers stay with us for tomorrow. The wind will be from

a northerly direction, quite a fresh feel. Where we see the showers, the

odd rumble of thunder around. Quite a fresh feel, quite unsettled. As we

go through tomorrow night, the showers stay with us for a time, but

they should be eating. We might see a bit of mist and fog as we start

the day on Wednesday. Then, high pressure building in from the West.

As we go through Wednesday, plenty of sunshine around, and look at the

temperatures. All of us will see 15 or 16 degrees. 18 or 19 towards

London. Thursday, the high pressure should stay with us, the

temperatures a bit higher, and it stays on Friday. As we head towards

the weekend, we are expecting to stay settled and warm. Tomorrow,

still be showers. It will feel fresh. The heatwave, if we can call

it that, is with us from Wednesday. Apart from tomorrow, I really like

that forecast! The top stories.

A month after they disappeared, a video has been released which

appears to show more than 100 of the goals who were kidnapped from their

school in Nigeria. A paranoid man who murdered his

former boss convinced he was laughing at him behind his back has

been jailed for life today. Simon Olsen has been told he will serve a

minimum of 25 years. That is us, I am back at 8pm and

10:25pm. Have a lovely evening, goodbye.

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