12/08/2013 South Today

An enquiry has begun into how a convicted murderer went missing for

newly 24 hours from a psychiatric hospital. By the Russian crew men on

board his ship haven't been paid and can't go home. Farmers face tough

new measures to prevent the spread of bovine TB. And we meet the new

Lord of the rings. He was only meant to be gone for 15

minutes but was missing for more than 20 hours. How was a convicted

murderer able to abscond from the psychiatric hospital in Hampshire

where he was being treated? Daniel Rosenthal disappeared on Saturday

afternoon during an unsupervised walk at Tatchbury Mount hospital in

Totton. Police described him as potentially dangerous and warned

members of the public not to approach him. Caroline Richardson is

here. How secure is Tatchbury Mount? He's 58. He's a patient at the

Southfield unit. It's a low security unit. Most of the patients there

have committed a crime or have very challenging behaviour. As patients

progressed through treatment, supervision decreases. Daniel was on

leave for 15 minutes, long enough to go for a walk in the gardens, but he

didn't return. What do we know about him? He was convicted of murdering a

1922. -- 1982. He was committed of murdering his mother. It is believed

he also murdered his father in the same way. He was never charged with

that murder. He was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and was

treated for many years. What is the trust have to say? Hospital

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We have no money to feed our wives and children. The plea from sailors

who work for a South Coast shipping company who have been stranded for

six months without being paid. The Russian captain of the Independent

has not been home for more than a year and says if he leaves the ship,

he will never receive a penny. The ship is owned by Shoreham

businessman Steve Dudman. Our transport correspondent, Paul

Clifton, reports. Michael Polyakov welcomes us on

board his ship. He's been stuck in Shoreham since January. It's six

months since he was last paid. He is owed �18,000. This ship has been

under arrest since January for non-payment of bills. The captain

says that 35 crew on four different ships have not been paid for at

least five months. Not only me, all the crew. The crew from four vessels

didn't receive wages. Most of the Russian and Ukrainian crew on the

four ships have gone home, unpaid. The two who remain on the

Independent are being looked after by a sailors' charity. They should

pay the crew, in short! How are the families at home and to survive? If

you or I went to have any money for one week, life would become

extremely difficult for us. Their families back home have got no money

coming in the tour. The Independent is an old bulk carrier. It began

life in the former East Germany as a military ship with guns mounted on

the bow and stern. It is owned by Independent Shipping. Its director,

Steve Dudman, also runs Dudman Group. Across the harbour, his

cement, stone and haulage business is in administration, though there's

a sign seeking more staff. Independent Shipping wouldn't be

any of the crew who have left the ships will ever be paid. Michael

Polyakov says he will remain on board until they all get their

money. It could be a long wait. It's been described as the "biggest

animal disease threat facing the nation", and today, tough new rules

have been announced to help stop the spread of bovine tuberculosis. It's

most common in the west of England and the new measures will apply to

so-called "edge areas" such as Berkshire and Hampshire. The more

rigorous testing comes on top of another raft of regulations

introduced in January, and while farmers want the disease tackled,

they're also worried about the burden of the new rules. James

Ingham reports. Like most dairy farmers, Keith and

Sussanah worry about bovine TB. They do all they can to keep their farm

disease-free, breeding their own stock, so there's no risk of buying

infected animals. But with the disease spreading, they've had to

start testing their animals yearly. And freely moving their cows from

land they own in Kent to Hampshire is being stopped. You've got to get

them tested. There's no loophole. I think that's a very fair enough law

to stop because you don't want to bring TB into a clean area. There's

a clear border in the spread of the disease. Last year, 88 cattle in

Berkshire had to be slaughtered. In Hampshire, it was 56. For Dorset,

which is a high-risk area, the figure was more than 1,000. These

extra portions we think will do the trick in stopping new areas being

infected and turn back the tide. NFU says further controls imposed on

farmers will make it increasingly difficult for them to operate their

businesses. It wants more investment to try to work out how TB is

spreading in badgers, in areas like Hampshire. Badgers are being

vaccinated and the controversial coal will soon get underway in the

West Country but the NFU says until the extent of infection is known,

these measures could be futile. Are you facing tough times in the

current economic climate? If so, you're not alone. Thames Water says

it's struggling and wants an extra �29 added to bills next year. That's

on top of a �16 increase that's already been agreed. The company

says it's needed due to unexpected infrastructure bills and levels of

bad debt. Ben Moore is in our Reading studio. This suggestion

hasn't been well received, has it? It hasn't. In Redding, this is the

headquarters of Thames water. 14 million people will be affected by

this. The consumer Council for water has expressed disappointment, saying

if other water companies can shoulder unforeseen costs, why can't

Thames water? It's exorbitant when we pay our bills on time and they

can't manage their business properly. I hope somebody bust look

into the legality of that, especially if they are intending to

make the profit. So what happens the next time do they have a shortfall?

It can go on and on and on. How do Thames watered to fend the

additional �29? Thames water saved this arrangement will cover

unforeseen costs. Although the south-east is well off, there has

been an increase in people not paying their bills. But Thames

water's revenue rose to �10 billion in the last financial year and paid

no corporation tax. We don't pay corporation tax because we invest �1

billion a year and capital allowances are automatically applied

to our tax affairs. Most things we do plan for and do adapt for but

these what items that were specifically singled out, like in

2011, we had to take on 24,000 miles of previously private sewers.

is only an application. Thames Water have asked if they could spread that

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�29 over more than a year. We look afraid not, sadly. We are on the

South Downs Way. But not at this precise moment. 30% of the people

who come here come on a bicycle. This afternoon, I have been talking

to some of them and asking them what improvements they would like to see.

Designing trails that are bike specific and getting signposts up.

Kids getting involved a little bit more, so routes being more child

friendly. More routes opened to cyclists. Foot paths, maybe. Most

cyclists are responsible so it would like -- so it would be nice to

explore more of the countryside. South Downs National Park has �5

million to make improvements for cyclists. The master plan is to

improve the access. They will build another 55 kilometres of cycle

routes. They want to link towns and railway stations because one of the

problems is that it is difficult to get here and that is one of the

points up at the park spokesman. It's very difficult but difficult

from everywhere. How do you get five miles down the road? If you can

build a cycle lane between Petersfield, the railway station and

the town there into the country parks, then you've opened up access

for all and it will be a great place. It keeps you fit in it is

fun. We actually have got a bike coming past! It's not just the South

Downs. The new Forest will get nearly �6 million and they will be

spending that on a family cycling Centre. This will be at Brockenhurst

train station and will be an information centre and hire centre.

They will also have a mobile bike docking network, creating a cycle

hire scheme. All in all, it will be good news is that a lot of cyclists

across southern England. Partnerships. It's a buzzword in

local government and it's an idea campaigners in Dorset want to take

further. They're suggesting that Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch

merge into one super council. The "City of Poole Bay", as they'd call

it, could boost business and cut local authority costs, but Poole's

council leader says existing communities are too precious to

lose. Our political editor, Peter Henley, reports.

It's one of the fastest growing parts of the South of England, with

a population of more than 400,000, and now there's pressure to bring

the big time to Bournemouth. Two former council leaders are backing

"Unite the Conurbation" to bring together three existing councils,

Poole, Bournemouth, and Christchurch. If you're a salesman

for investment, at the moment, you go out with three different

briefcases. Together, I believe that the sum of the parts is far greater.

The campaigners did a comparison with Bristol. The population and tax

revenues are similar and both have the sea on one side. Bournemouth,

Poole and Christchurch have a total of 43.5 executive officers. Bristol

has just six. There are 120 councillors in Poole Bay against 69

in Bristol. Council tax per head of population is �577, while in Bristol

it's �501. The merger is blue sky thinking and Christchurch market,

they weren't buying it. I don't think it would work. There is such a

large area to cover. It's not a good idea. It's better to keep how it is.

Christchurch Borough, ancient borough, keep it is. Christchurch

Borough, ancient borough, key bidders Christchurch. Christchurch

is proud to stand alone, from the taxis to the children's day centre

to the U3A, but it's surprising how quickly things can change. This used

to be the old county gates when Poole was where Dorset started and

Bournemouth was a part of Hampshire. It's changed a great deal now. In

time, they suggest, people could get used to a new name. Perhaps to avoid

the suggestion of a Bournemouth takeover, the city of Paul Baig? But

the Borough of Poole is just as proud of its independence. If you

put anything like that on paper, you would say absolutely. But that

leaves all of the emotion out. Pool is a historic town. There's huge

amount of pride in pool and they want to maintain that. They may be

growing together but the councils of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch

Only four of the 335 boats which started the Fastnet race have had to

retire and the majority of the fleet are sailing close to the coast of

Devon and Cornwall. Hampshire sailor Dee Caffari, onboard Oman Air, is

among the leading yachts which have rounded the Fastnet rock off the

coast of Ireland and are heading for the finish in Plymouth. The earliest

arrivals could be overnight tonight. "If you're performing and you do

believe, then you might get the chance." That's what Rickie Lambert

said today as he linked up with England for the first time ahead of

Wednesday's international friendly against Scotland. Lambert's path to

an international call-up comes after a career in which he's played in all

four leagues. England boss Roy Hodgson said he didn't seem out of

place. Meanwhile, Lambert's team-mate Luke

Shaw limped out of his side's pre-season friendly against Real

Sociedad on Saturday with potential knee ligament damage. He's a doubt

for the Premier League opener at West Brom. It was the second weekend

of the football league season. Here's what we learnt.

We knew Bournemouth would have tough days in the Championship but

Saturday was no exception. At the back, Eddie Howle knows his ship

will need to be a lot tighter. lost our shape a little bit and the

rest of the game was a blur. A bad mistake after individual error.

Redding showed resilience at Bolton. They signed Nick Blackman in

January. This was his first goal in the club. Alex Pearce was denied

late on and Bolton hit a post. Portsmouth have to play a strong

challenge in league two. If Connelly stays fit, Portsmouth have a

strikeforce to fear. A promotion side needs to close out games,

though. Hampshire golfer Justin Rose

suffered a disastrous third round of 77 which dropped him out of

contention for the final major of the year, the US PGA championship at

Oak Hill. Rose had shot 66 in his second round and was one off the

lead at one stage. A final round of 72 left him in a tie for 33rd place.

A Hampshire horse rider has become the first woman to win the longest

horse race in the world. Lara Prior Palmer successfully rode 620 miles

across Mongolia in the Mongol derby. The 19-year-old, who is the niece of

Olympian Lucinda Green, was one of only 15 riders out of a field of 30

to finish the challenge. The route is based on an old Mongolian postal

route once used by Genghis Khan. She was actually second across the

finishing line but an American rider's final horse failed a vet's

Now we've all heard of ping pong, but tonight we've got the sport of

Wrong pong for you. It's the fusion of art with table tennis and the

game is currently on show in Portsmouth ahead of the world

championships later this month. Mike Bushell went along for a go.

Board of the same old routine? Approached challengers on a

different angle, then. Ron Paul, a new slander on table tennis! They

started playing on a moving table suspended from the ceiling and

discovered the benefits of mixing art and sport. You need to be

creative. With this, I am thinking of new ways to try and make you play

the game and that applies to art and sport. This table looks like it has

fallen on its side. Well, it has, really. It already has a thumbs up

from the English table tennis Association. It looks a bit awkward.

That one is on a slander, that once got three nets, this one is leaning

that way, that way, and that way! Crazy! It literally falls off the

table but you start to get to know the sizing of the table. At this art

gallery, everything is a little bit different, and there are also

triangular slanting tables and a round one of the three players. I

like the idea of playing with three because there's mummy, daddy and

because there's mummy, daddy and Have you ever helped someone across

the road? People come up to me and supermarkets and say, would you mind

getting that of the top shelf for me? It's one of those acts of

kindness, a nice gesture that gives us a warm glow inside. It's a

feeling that Richard Higham likes. Richard from Swanage is a metal

detector enthusiast. He gives up his time to reunite people with the

jewellery they lost on the beach, no matter how hopeless the case may

seem. Ed Sherry has been to meet the Ringfinder General.

He's been called an "angel in a wet suit". But for Richard Higham wading

through the surf is a hobby. A hobby that makes people very happy.

of the things I have found aren't worth much money in terms of

monetary value, but the sentimental value was enormous. The throw and

pleasure of giving someone back that they deemed lost for ever is worth

ten times more than the scrap value of gold. Richard's longest

successful search was 19 hours over five days. Today he's been called by

Jason who's lost an important ring while gardening. The thing I can

remember specifically was out of pots. I planted the foxgloves. I saw

his number and I liked the idea that he actually does it for charity,

which I think is fantastic. After quarter of an hour. Another success

and an emotional reunion. Wicked! Just amazing! Fantastic! I have had

it since I was 18, so 45 years ago, and it's been on my finger the whole

time. It's going to become a family heirloom because my eldest daughter

has taken a shine to it. At one time or another, she will end up for it.

Richard has left smiles along the coast. Here, he found the wedding

ring of Michael Atherton. I find it amazing that in this day and age,

there are people like that. The next mystery is this ring. Richard is

keen to reunited with his owner. Two or three weeks ago, I out to sea, in

the thick clay, I came across a very distinctive women's wedding band

with a very special engraving of a very endearing word inside. He

carries out his good deeds for no personal rewards. All he asked for

is a donation to the Dorset air ambulance. What a lovely man! I lost

my grandmother 's ring on a beach A beautiful start to the day for

Maureen Coles. What a great image looking over Portsmouth Harbour from

We've got a fine evening to come. We had quite a bit of cloud overhead

earlier. Starting to see blue three that cloud. Broken cloud overhead.

That is set to melt away as we had through the evening period. We are

expecting it to be a little on the chilly side. Overnight lows in towns

and cities at ten or 11. Rural spots could see 6-8 degrees. Decent

conditions if you are hoping to see some stargazing. Tomorrow morning, a

fresh start to the day. Some good bright skies as we get the day

started. Lovely sunshine first thing. Cloud begins to bubble up. We

will see outbreaks of rain to the north of our region but coastal

counties likely to stay largely dry. Tomorrow's temperatures: 20 or 21

degrees. Tomorrow night, another dry night. Wet weather eases away and we

are set to see variable amounts of cloud. Generally drive.

Temperatures: 11 or 12 degrees. Wednesday, a bright start to the

day. The cloud will build on from the West. Into the afternoon, patchy

light rain or drizzle. Starting to feel humid, though, and that's the

story into Thursday, too. Quite a cloudy day with one or two showers.