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Good evening from Points West. A Bristol councillor nominated to be

the city's next Lord Mayor has again denied that he holds any holophobic

views. A petition has been started opposing his selection. Councillor

Chris Windows caused controversy in 2011 saying that he was unh`ppy Sir

Ian McKellen had made visits to Bristol schools on behalf of gay

rights' charity Stonewall. This is the petition, onlind,

questioning whether a counchllor once accused of making homophobic

remarks should be chosen as the ceremonial figurehead of thd city.

Its organisers say his commdnts some three years ago call into qtestion

his suitability for the rold. I think everybody is entitldd to

their opinion. The difference is the councillor represents the chty and

as Lord Mayor he will be a very prominent person. He should be

representing the whole city, not just who he feels he should be

representing. But Councillor Chris Windows says he

is perfectly happy to represent all views and all people in Bristol

should he be chosen as Lord Mayor. He says his one`off remarks were

badly expressed and he has apologised for any offence caused.

I've had people raise this with many that were concerned. If youngsters

are persuaded to come out and they haven't got people round thdm to

support them, they'd be at very great risk of being bullied.

The petition's organisers s`y hiding your sexuality won't help bdat

bullying but some who've bedn through exactly that school

experience actually support Councillor Windows.

I myself, as a gay person, don't take any offence to what he said and

actually agree with the stance he takes that coming out at school is

perhaps not the right time. I didn't because I was scared of bullying.

The vote to decide on who does become Lord Mayor will take place at

the start of June. become Lord Mayor will take

The Bristol businessman acctsed of arranging his wife's murder in South

Africa has been told he will be extradited on seventh April. Shrien

Dewani is charged with mastdrminding the murder while the couple were on

honeymoon in November 2010. The 33`year`old denies any involvement

in the killing of his wife, Anni. Frenchay hospital has apologised

after patient records were found on a street in Cardiff. North Bristol

NHS Trust, which runs the hospital, say they don't know how papdrs,

containing personal information about patients, ended up in the

centre of the city, 40 miles from Frenchay. In a statement, they have

offered their sincere apologies and have said will be contacting those

affected to explain what has happened.

Hospital Officials in Bath have apologised after two new mothers had

medical swabs left inside them while in hospital. An independent

investigation's been started at the RUH after the so`called "never

events" came to light. The head of the Great Western Hospitals Trust,

which runs the RUH, said thd mistakes were unacceptable `nd that

safety procedures are now bding reviewed.

Rugby, and Bristol stay firlly on top of the Championship table after

an important win at Leeds this afternoon. The 33`27 victorx means

Bristol are all but guarantded a place in the playoffs.

Now, if you're watching us hn Bristol, then congratulations to you

for living in what the Sund`y Times says is the best city in Brhtain.

Their survey says the city has come out on top for having low

unemployment, great culture and night life, and easy access to

fabulous countryside. Of cotrse if you live there, you knew all that

already. So, with a look at the weather for

the week ahead, here's Sara Thornton.

Temperatures are really takhng a tumble at the moment under clear

skies. This is a scene we whll start tomorrow morning, a frosty scene, as

under those clear skies temperatures are down well below freezing. It

will be colder in the countryside. But a beautiful start to yotr Monday

for most. Out towards the Wdst we have got cloud trying to make its

way in with a weather systel. Eventually that cloud and r`in moves

to all parts tomorrow afternoon and evening. The most significant rain

we have got in the forecast. Better sunshine in the East. Out towards

the West, where it could be quite a chilly start, we could see cloud

moving in quickly. Through this week, we will have a lot of dry

weather around at times and some sunshine as well but it will feel

quite chilly. That's all from the Points West team

for now. We're back in Breakfast news. From me, thanks for your

company and a very good night. Today's showers have almost gone

from eastern areas, it will be a classic radiation night, clear

skies, light