24/07/2014 South East Today

has been hit by a missile in northern Gaza. That's all from the

BBC Welcome to South East Today,

I'm Rob Smith. The pensioner who died after

doctors treated the wrong lung. His family claim

Ashford's William Harvey Hospital It should not happen, let's be

honest. They've is no excuse for it. An exclusive interview with the

woman left fearing for her family's safety after her neighbour's dog

attacked her while she slept. A ?250 million plan to sweeten

the locals as Gatwick bosses go on a charm offensive over plans

for a second runway. We'll be live

at the airport with the details. How endangered short`haired

bumblebees seem to be thriving And Steve Backley's perfect fusion

of sport and science are recognised The family

of a Kent pensioner who died after hospital doctors treated the wrong

lung say they don't believe lessons A coroner has ruled that

Jim Chandler lost his life needlessly at the

William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, after a catalogue of failings led

to his right lung being treated, Jim Chandler died five days after

being admitted to hospital. Treatment on the wrong long caused

it to collapse. At the time it was something we could not comprehend.

`` wrong lung. There was no excuse for it, I appreciate they are busy

people. A doctor in his notes wrote down the wrong lung affected and

another field to check an X`ray. The way he passed away, you do not

expect his life to end like that. It was ultimately the wrong lung but

some of the treatment, the expert witnesses think it was the wrong

treatment anyway. Systemic errors were found stating a series of

failures led to the cause of death. It is something that should never

happen in a hospital. Unfortunately, the doctor in

question did not check carefully enough which she was meant to be

doing the procedure on and proceeded to operate on the wrong lung,

leaving both badly damaged. In a statement, they apologised for the

mistakes in care, saying they have taken steps to attempt to reduce the

risks, with all procedures of this sort now undertaken by two members

of staff. It has only ever been our intention to prevent this happening

in the future. And the family now want convincing that things really

have changed. What have the family had to say about the Doctor Who

carried this out? They say the do not feel any anger but feels she has

been left out `` let down by colleagues and managers. Since the

death, the family have met medical staff on three separate occasions

and have each time be left with more questions than answers and have yet

to see proof that things really have changed. We wanted the hospital to

come on the programme tonight to reassure the family and other

patients but they refused and would not let us into the hospital. They

say all records have to be checked now but they also have to be correct

in the first place. A Kent mother says she's been left

fearing for her family's safety, after a neighbour's dog broke

into her garden and attacked her Rachael Potter from Strood had to be

treated in hospital Rachel Potter says she was

sunbathing in the garden half asleep one hard neighbour's dog broke

through. I helped panting and opened my eyes and the dog was jumping

towards my face. As I stood up it bit into my arm. She said she fought

the dog off and went to hospital. The family says the police came 24

hours after she phoned. It has turned our lives upside down. It is

now affecting our working lives and we want the dog to be taken away and

we feel the police have not helped us. Tough new penalties for dog

attacks were introduced in May. Allowing a dog to cause injury can

be punished by five years in prison. There is no longer any distinction

made between an attack on a public place or one on private property. If

your dog has entered a person, the maximum prison sentence is now up to

five years. There is an unlimited fine and compensation and as far as

the dog is concerned, a presumption that the dog shall be destroyed

unless you can prove it is not a danger. The Staffordshire bull

terrier cross was playful and calm today, and her owner says she must

have been startled. I have done my best to make sure he is not running

wild and this situation, if I had known there was a hole in the fence

I would not have allowed the dog into the garden, and would have

spent the whole summer making sure he cannot get through at all. Kent

police say they have the power to seize a dog immediately if out of

control in the presence of officers and if this is not the case, it can

be seized at a later time. Jon, what's the latest

on the police inquiries? Kent police say they have spoken to

both the victim and the dog's owner, and we have interviewed Mrs Smith

under caution but say enquiries are ongoing. She says that have dogged

the way it did because her neighbour was waving her arms around and

screaming when the dog was found. She says her dog is not vicious and

as good grandchildren but she accepts it is possible her dog may

be taken away and potentially destroyed.

In a moment, restoration of the London's treasures

` the ship that with the loss of 300 lives on its way to Gravesend.

Managers at Gatwick Airport have sank announced plans to invest more

than ?250 million in local jobs, housing and noise compensation

if they're given permission to build a second runway.

It's the latest initiative in their ongoing campaign to be allowed

The Government has appointed an aviation commission to look into

the future of UK runway capacity, as our Environment Correspondent

Managers at Gatwick are campaigning hard for permission to expand,

The busiest single runway in a report in the world. ?256 million

pledged to help ease local community concerns. A second runway would

stretch out before a second runway would stretch out before me. There

is also a light industry around here and 160 homes would have to face

compulsory purchase. There has been consultation with local people and

the airport wants to be seen to be listening to concerns. We have made

a few changes to reflect what people have said and in particular we have

added to the pledges already made to make sure people sharing the

benefits. Among the pledges, ?46 million for community

infrastructure. Owners of homes that need to be demolished will receive

25% above the market rate. The ?50 million noise compensation fund, but

campaigners say that is not enough. If you look at two runways, they

will make substantially more profits and the impact of that will be felt

by the shareholders and not by the local community, and it is us that

sufferers. There still seems to be mixed views over way a third runway

should go. It creates jobs and an influx of people and can be

positive. Stansted is 20 minutes from where I live! I travel in this

area regularly and it is wide open space. It is a good place to build

an airport. Gatwick says if it gets the go`ahead the second runway could

be built by 2025. Managers claim a second runway

at Gatwick is the quickest and cheapest option, but Heathrow's

bosses say a third runway's needed there to ensure Britain has

a large hub airport, capable of serving the highest possible

number of worldwide destinations. Campaigners opposed to that,

including the Mayor of London Boris Johnson, continue to lobby

for a new four`runway Thames Estuary All three options are being

considered by the Government`appointed

aviation commission, which will make a final decision

after the next general election. Any airport will half to put

investment in and will create new jobs, but Keith Lowe has a stronger

case in terms of the wider economic impact. `` Heathrow. It helps the UK

create and maintain a pre`eminent position.

So, Yvette, you've spent the day at Gatwick Airport.

Do they hope the financial package they have come up with will improve

Yes. Gatwick is determined to be a good neighbour because in the past

plans for a second runway have been met with fierce opposition. Back in

1989, an agreement was signed that no new runway would be built before

2015. The airport says a new runway would bring a massive boost to the

UK economy and 120,000 jobs, more than a new runway at Heathrow, so

the airport hopes that today's package will help convince the

commission that even though this is a big national plan, local people

and the environment are being taken into consideration.

We'll find out this autumn whether the Thames Estuary airport

remains on the Aviation Commission's shortlist,

But a final recommendation on where any new South East runways

should be built will not be put to the Government until next year.

A man's been found guilty of murdering his pregnant

ex`girlfriend and burying her body in his uncle's grave. 17`year`old

Jayden Parkinson, who grew up in Folkestone, was strangled by

Ben Blakely in Oxfordshire in December, just hours after telling

Auditors have highlighted concerns about the financial stability

of the Trust that runs East Surrey Hospital in Redhill.

The Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is among 19 nationwide

Police are questioning a group of immigrants suspected of trying

28 people, from four different countries, were found in Calais,

hidden in the back of a lorry that had crossed the Channel from Dover.

They've now been returned to the UK but could be removed

if they're found to have no right to remain here.

When it opened in 1926, Brighton's Open Market was one of

But since the 1970's it's suffered a gradual decline.

Tonight, though, there are hopes that it can be

restored to its former glory as part of a multi`million pound

The market's seen investment in new stalls, workshops,

Our Business Correspondent Mark Norman joins us live from Brighton,

and, Mark, this is as much about the local community

It is, because when estate agents tell us it is about location, this

is a great location. We are near one of Brighton's most popular public

parks. There is a busy road and Brighton railway station. This is

about creating a busy place that is good for the community and for

businesses. This family have been selling fruit and veg here through

good and not so good times. This is the third incarnation of the market

I have worked on. The original one was in 1948 and they knocked down

and built another one in a strange shape. The family believe this is

the incarnation will boost the entire area. Brighton council handed

over the freehold to a community interest Company to run the

Newmarket and development was funded by one of the UK's largest housing

associations. We believe this will help transform the wider road and

area which is important for the Brighton and Hove Albion city

council. The nearby London Road has already benefited from being part of

the pilot scheme, and it is hoped this more tangible investment will

benefit all involved. Historically, people have passed through to get to

the station and the town centre, so probably thousands if not

have to attract more tenants and offer customers something different

but traders believe it is an encouraging start. We walked about

50 yards down the road to the back of the Brighton Open Market and we

can see the social housing, with the idea that people can live and work

here. It's probably the most important

post`mediaeval ship in England that we know of, one of only three built

under Cromwell in the late 17th The flagship of the fleet,

it was on its way from Chatham to Gravesend to pick up

Admiral Sir John Lawson, with his family, friends and other guests on

board. They were planning to greet

the Admiral. But the ship never reached

the Admiral because somehow the gunpowder on board was ignited and

a huge explosion split her in two. Marine archaeologists are

searching for artefacts. They have already retrieved pipes

and pots as well as ammunition Strong tides and bad visibility

because of all the sediment. For the first 45 minutes, it is very

black and you cannot see But the sediment has

also saved this ship. When organic remains settle

into the mud, they become preserved in an inorganic environment

which does not allow marine Lack of creatures means

good archaeology. Divers can only reach the wreck

when the tide is perfect, and now part of it has been exposed,

it is starting to disintegrate which They have no intention to raise

the wreck, only the artefacts on board, but instead it will be

preserved for future generations to He's one of the finest athletes

and Olympians this country's ever produced, and today,

the feats of Kent javelin thrower Steve Backley have been recognised

with an honorary degree. A former European gold medallist

and world record holder, he 's been honoured by the University

of Greenwich, and he spoke to our reporter Peter Whittlesea following

the ceremony at Rochester Cathedral. As soon as he burst onto the world

stage, he became a poster boy for British athletics. A decade after

retiring, Britain's greatest javelin thrower has received an honorary

degree. The highlight was sustaining a performance across 20 years. I was

still ranked 12 years later number one in the world, and what a rate

most highly was the ability to come back again and again. He won many

medals including seven olds. He broke the world record on seven

occasions and was the only British athlete to win gold medals at three

consecutive Olympic Games. He knows it is a time, the Commonwealth

Games, when talent can shine through. Adam Gemili is on form. We

talk about delivering under pressure and he can do that in abundance.

Steve Backley also had to cope with injuries, something Mo Farah will be

dealing with after having had to pull out today. He has put his body

under immense pressure and if he feels there is a need, that is how

it is. Steve Backley chose this over last night's opening ceremony in

Glasgow but tonight he will have a front`line seat as a commentator in

what he describes as one of the world's greatest sporting

spectacles. And sticking with the sporting

theme, competitors from the South East have been in action on

day one of the Commonwealth Games. Sian Honnor from Canterbury

skippered the women's fours to a comfortable 21`11 victory over

Canada in the lawn bowls. And the England women's hockey team

got off to a good start, after a hard`fought victory over

Wales, the winner coming from Nicola It is always nice to get on the

scoresheet. It was the first game and we can be nervous but I thought

we got a great result to start us on our way.

The England men's hockey team, with eight players from Kent

and Sussex, begin their campaign against Trinidad this evening.

They're hoping to top their group to avoid meeting favourites Australia

Britain's rarest bumblebees appear to be thriving on the Romney Marsh

in Kent, as part of a programme to reintroduce them to the UK.

The short`haired bumblebee became extinct here in 1988,

but queens from overseas have been brought to Dungeness to try to

As we reported in 2012, the first attempts were hampered

by cold weather, but conditions this year are proving ideal.

Jane Witherspoon has our Story Update.

It is the news that has got UK a college aid experts in a bus. The

short`haired bumblebees are back. We have had workers are emerging in the

last week because usually there are only ten in the first generation so

that suggests that there is more than one colony. Two years ago,

Queen bees were brought over from Sweden and the new sightings and

evidence they have finally nested. This will have an effect on

pollination on many of our flowers and agricultural crops. This is the

perfect natural habitat for the bumblebee. Two thirds of the UK's

wild flower species are found here meaning an abundance of food. It can

also mean why six of the seven most rear species can be found here. We

need enabling farmers to help us out. It is starting to happen and we

are seeing bumblebees reappearing. They'd still a lot work to be done

and not just from the bees. What a glorious day and looks set to

last! It has been warmer this week but

tomorrow, temperatures still in the mid`20s. Some showers late on

tomorrow with lots of sunshine around for us again with some wind.

Elsewhere, highs of 28 Celsius, very warm and Brighton. Temperatures only

dropping to around 17 Celsius tonight, remaining humid. Some cloud

cover around as we start the day tomorrow but again, lots of sunshine

and we eventually see some sharp showers, again fairly light, with

temperatures around 22 Celsius. Again, elsewhere as high as 29

Celsius. Through tomorrow night, much more of the same with the

temperatures being widely in the mid teens. One or two showers around but

for the most part starting Saturday off pretty dry, with some scattered

showers and after rain on the Sunday, turning fresher. Lots of

sunshine again on Saturday with temperatures rising. A lovely

afternoon but this cold front means rain for a time and high`pressure

building, so increasingly settled and temperatures in the mid`20s.

Over the next couple of days, lots of sunshine on offer particularly

for Saturday afternoon. That's it from us for now and we

will be back tomorrow, goodbye.