09/09/2013 BBC Points West

Good evening and welcome to BBC Points West. Our headlines tonight:

The policeman who found a body but Superintendent Stephen Fulcher

didn't give the suspect his rights Under new ownership — the Ribena

factory in the Forest of Dean is The centres which offer support

factory in the Forest of Dean is children in Somerset — Labour claims

And the tail end of the Gromit season — now the lovable creatures

Good evening. A Wiltshire detective who persuaded a suspected serial

killer to take him the body of a disciplinary measures tonight for

not to giving him his rights. As a result, the suspect was not charged

with the murder because the rules Superintendent Stephen Fulcher

should be praised for quick—thinking police work but, in a damning report

Commission called his judgement "catastrophic" and he could now

Commission called his judgement the sack. Scott Ellis reports.

The father of murder victim Becky Godden with today's report from

The father of murder victim Becky Commission. It describes Detective

Superintendent Stephen Fulcher's actions in 2011 as "catastrophic".

John Godden brought the original complaint after Halliwell escaped a

trial for killing his daughter. If the man an honest job, it would

have never come to this. This is my argument. It is shocking to go

through 50 pages of the stakes. argument. It is shocking to go

should never have come to this. colleagues he was breaking Police

and Criminal Evidence Act guidelines interviews he says to maintain a

bond with Halliwell. One which led to the discovery of Becky Godden's

relationship with me and the fact that he was prepared to give me

relationship with me and the fact key piece of evidence. We drove

relationship with me and the fact location and he was able to pace out

the exact spot where he said he location and he was able to pace out

probing Halliwell. Most of all I think he should be given a medal

for what he has done, not go through all the trauma. In my eyes, it seems

general public, you get trodden all the trauma. In my eyes, it seems

I'm not prepared to be trodden on and I won't let Stephen Fulcher

Stephen Fulcher was also criticised for relations with the media. He's

returned to work with Wiltshire Police after a two month suspension.

The IPCC says there will be no criminal proceedings as a result

Well, today's report is now with the Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police,

who'll have to decide whether to Joining us now from Cheltenham to

give us his thoughts is the former Chief Constable of Gloucestershire

He broke the rules but found the body of a young woman who had been

missing for a long time. I'd ever examples where detectives should be

The act exists in order to find examples where detectives should be

investigators and the rights of suspects. It came after a series of

miscarriages of justice in the 1970s. The courts must know that the

rules have been kept when evidence has been gathered. So in answer

rules have been kept when evidence your question, can you cut slack?

But it seems that in the eyes of the police, it is better that the body

of a young woman is not found than That is a judgement call. He acted

outside the rules that have the sanction of law and that is a very

serious matter. It then puts a question on the quality of evidence

put towards the courts. It is eight difficult judgement call and was

always going to be a difficult If you had been the Chief Constable

on duty that day, what would you Stick within the rules that are

on duty that day, what would you down. The Parliament wants to alter

those rules, it has the power to do so. That is the way you have to

What do you say to people like Becky's mum who say the rights of

the suspects seem to trump the This is a very difficult case and I

families of those involved. But This is a very difficult case and I

you want evidence that you can put before the court, a series of rules

Just at the time people get it right. Who is to say it got it wrong

in this circumstance? Not even the IPCC says that in this situation.

Without going into specifics, can a police officer in the situation

Without going into specifics, can a It is impossible to make that kind

of judgement in advance of all facts comment. Have to wait the results of

The drink Ribena has a long history in the West. It was invented here in

the 1930s and has been made in the Forest of Dean for over 60 years.

But tonight there are fears over the Gloucestershire factory after it was

announced that the drinks brands Ribena and Lucozade are being sold

to a Japanese company. It's a deal worth over a billion pounds. Here's

our Gloucestershire reporter, Steve Developed by a University of Bristol

professor in 1933, Ribena is one of Production moved to Coleford in

professor in 1933, Ribena is one of and today, along with Lucozade,

professor in 1933, Ribena is one of a billion bottles come off the line

Owners GlaxoSmithKline now want a billion bottles come off the line

concentrate on their health care products and Japanese drinks firm

Suntory are looking to expand in Europe so now a deal has been done

for the Ribena and Lucozade brands They are keen to retain all the

people on site and keep the sites themselves. They are oppressed by

the technical capability of the themselves. They are oppressed by

and also by the culture and how As part of the deal, it's understood

that Suntory will keep production in Coleford for at least three years.

And amongst the 500 workers here there's only a very small number of

Three—year is as a good window to try and get the brands working in

emerging markets. Yet they are successful, you don't close them

down because they are working well. Unfortunately when cabarets were

taken over there were closures. Unfortunately when cabarets were

Suntory are a specialist drinks producer and we are optimistic that

they are going to grow the brand. We are up for the challenge. If more

blackcurrants are needed we are are up for the challenge. If more

Unions say it's early days but they have been hearing encouraging signs

of potential investment and growth completed by the end of the year.

The hope is that these very British brands will flourish despite turning

You're watching your regional news Stay with us tonight as there's

You're watching your regional news more still to bring you including a

special report on where all the Gromits have gone before they're

auctioned off. Their location is top secret but we have exclusive access.

Uncertainty surrounds children's centres across Somerset tonight

Uncertainty surrounds children's Labour Party allegations that a

large number of them are threatened Conservative—controlled County

Council say they're in the middle of a public consultation on the future

of the 41 centres but deny the claims. Our Somerset correspondent

A group of young mothers at a baby experiences and getting expert help

I can honestly say I wouldn't have carried on breast—feeding without

the support of the service. It has This is just one just one of the

Children's Centre. They have a play group here, they run parenting

classes and they support vulnerable families across West Somerset. But

according to the local Labour Party there is a plan to radically change

the way these centres operate, by closing many and making managers and

admin workers redundant, all to closing many and making managers and

There are only four of these centres to cover the whole of Somerset and

to cut these back they would be to cover the whole of Somerset and

helping the people who need help There is no doubt changes are in the

pipeline for centres like Minehead and this one in Norton Fitzwarren on

consultation report from the County Council talks about keeping just 14

of the existing 41 buildings purely as children's centres. And moving

some of the work done at places as children's centres. And moving

this into village halls, public libraries and the like. The council

insists by doing this they might especially those in deprived areas.

On BBC Somerset this morning the council leader directly contradicted

the report and insisted no centres I am not intending for any to close.

I am saying that right now but in So confusion over exactly what the

plans are. More will become clear at a council meeting in November.

Mothers and council staff await a council meeting in November.

The most prominent supporter of a council meeting in November.

admitted the idea is dead in the water, for now. The MP Peter Hain

stepped down from Labour's Shadow Cabinet in order to campaign for

tidal power. He backed a £25 billion plan for a barrage between Brean and

South Wales. But it was heavily criticised by a committee of MPs,

and the Government refused to commit any funding. Today Mr Hain conceded

from the Heritage Lottery Fund to help fund a project about the former

Somerset coalfield. The last mine shut in the 1970s after decades

Somerset coalfield. The last mine coal production. The new money will

be spent recording the experiences and memories of surviving miners and

other employees. It'll be created by pupils from three local secondary

schools who will work with museum volunteers to create an exhibition

They will invite those people into volunteers to create an exhibition

They will invite those people into the schools to do interviews and

talk to them about their experiences about why they chose to go into

talk to them about their experiences even though they knew the days where

numbered in the industry, and what they did after the pits closed.

Now, we're lucky enough to have they did after the pits closed.

famous sculpture with us tonight. This is Bushed — the Gromit painted

by the artist David Inshaw. He tried Well, after ten weeks and thousands

of photos, the streets of Bristol are finally saying goodbye to Bushed

and his 79 other friends. The last few remaining Gromits are being

packed up as we speak and taken few remaining Gromits are being

to two secret locations. And in few remaining Gromits are being

Fiona Lamdin. Fiona, what's going We are at a very secret location in

Bristol. These have just arrived. They will be getting repairs over

the next week but I want to tell you about some of the dogs we have got

favourite. One couple loved him about some of the dogs we have got

much they changed where there were going to get married so they could

get their wedding pictures next going to get married so they could

For the last ten weeks these four legged statues have added a sparkle

Gromits has taken its followers legged statues have added a sparkle

quite some journey. Whether it be the library, the shops, or even

quite some journey. Whether it be waterfront, wherever you've been off

to, it's more than likely that a Gromit has popped up in your day.

We been overwhelmed by the response. They've been so popular. People

We been overwhelmed by the response. all over the country and all over

200,000 people collected the trail map and, out of those, 630 people

city claims these five foot high dogs have done wonders for tourism

with the M Shed and Bristol Museum doubling their visitor numbers

But as of last night the big pack—up started. And what a task — shifting

surprised visitors all summer long and today was no exception. This

guest just too heavy for the stairs. At this size the lift is the only

way out. The removal went on well into the night carting them off

way out. The removal went on well secret location. But this isn't

way out. The removal went on well final farewell. All 80 of them will

time at the Royal West of England So they have got one week year to

have a bit of rest before they go back out on display. It has been a

massive mission just to get them here. Tell us about the challenges.

operation just to get 80 dogs off the streets of Bristol. As you can

imagine, our team had been working around the clock. Each one of them

The visitors have been really kind to them. They have been loving them

and hugging them all summer. Yes, there are one or two bits that need

touched up but we are going to make them in perfect condition for the

All the money is going to charity. If somebody fancies one of these,

It as an unknown quantity. We are breaking new ground so it could

It as an unknown quantity. We are anything from several thousand

pounds to tens of thousand pounds. These two are the ones expected

pounds to tens of thousand pounds. We all have our favourites and it

has been incredibly successful. It was so endearing seeing children

And no entry fees. That's what we Trowbridge snooker player Stephen

match—fixing tribunal today. Ali Durden is with us in the studio

match—fixing tribunal today. Ali tonight's sport. Ali, what's he

He's been charged with breaching betting rules in relation to eight

matches in four tournaments which including the World Championships.

And we're talking about frame or providing information that is not

publicly available and deliberately influencing the outcome or conduct

How long is the tribunal likely influencing the outcome or conduct

Well, it's scheduled for five days and if he's found guilty, he'd be

looking at a long ban. Other players involved in match—fixing offences

have been suspended for anything Let us take a look at some of the

other sport. Cricket, Somerset's Nottinghamshire is underway after

rain delayed the start. The game has Somerset are batting first after

losing the toss. A short time ago they had reached 116—9 from 25

overs. Someset are hoping to get to Lords — Rockhampton Cricket Club

But their big day in the final of the National Village Cup ended in

disappointment. It was close. They scoring 192—7 with the bat, but

Cleator got home with nine balls left and just one wicket to spare.

That's cricket for you. We gave left and just one wicket to spare.

really good go but disappointing. They might not have won but it was a

fantastic achievement and tonight you can find out more about all

fantastic achievement and tonight unforgettable journey as it's one of

the stories being featured on Inside Out West on BBC One at 7:30pm this

"Horrible" and "embarassing" — just players used to describe their

opening performance of this season's expectant crowd at Kingsholm. Having

finished 25 points above Sale last season, they were not expecting

this. Mark Cueto scored the first of Andy Forsyth chased and dived over

to increase the gap. Finally on Andy Forsyth chased and dived over

hour, Gloucester's Henry Trinder found a gap and sprinted in to

score. Freddie Burns chipped away at the lead with penalties. But Joe

disappointing opening day showing. Not so for Bath who mastered the

weather and Newcastle. Anthony Perenise rumbled over for the first

try. A penalty try completed the scoring. Old rivals Leicester are

Bath's first opponents at the Rec Not a great start for Gloucester but

there's still a long way to go, Premiership matches to go. Trouble

is, next up it's Saracens, who finished top last year. Maybe next

You will come back later and do finished top last year. Maybe next

celebrating the creation of the finished top last year. Maybe next

Bristol garden — our outdoor studio, designed with wildlife in mind.

Bristol garden — our outdoor studio, seven days on, how much wildlife has

We invited local school children to do what's called a BioBlitz — a

rigorous survey of every inch of the space — and we enlisted the help of

All I need now is some help. Are you OK, we've got five schools and one

hour. Let's see what wildlife's The spider runs up and wraps up

hour. Let's see what wildlife's insect in silk and then eat said.

The garden's now full of activity and the finds keep coming too.

Four species of hover fly. The most important thing is if the garden

wasn't here, we wouldn't be finding these so the garden has attracted

these to the BBC roof. Brilliant find, well done. And the sun has

For me, midge larvae are find of the day and these in turn will then

attract aquatic predators into the garden. And then there's this! That

is a huge spider. It is probably the female cause she has a massive

abdomen and probably has lots of The fact that so many spiders have

made it here can only mean one thing. We have found lots of animals

after just one week. If you would like to find out more, go to the BBC

A good deal of dry weather has greeted us through the first part of

the day. There is just the chance of one or two light showers. I think we

will see quite a bit of blue sky at times. He rather breezy day as well.

We are just losing the last of some showers into the districts from

We are just losing the last of some North. It will be quite a chilly

night. Don't head out East because it will be quite dreadful weather.

For the rest of this evening, we showers feeding the way so but it is

effectively a dry picture for us. It will be quite a chilly night. It

Celsius. Despite some rather cool moderately breezy day with just

Celsius. Despite some rather cool hint of 102 showers. —— just a few

showers. The next rain of any note will come in late on Wednesday.

It was quite a shock to wake up And don't forget, in half an hour