19/09/2014 South Today

But for Scotland, the campaign continues. The dream shall never

Hello and welcome to Friday's South Today.

After a No vote in the Scottish referendum, we hear about

I understand the pressures the government has, but the people

of England need to be listened to, not just taken for granted.

We'll assess what No means for business,

Police launch a murder investigation following the death of a 96`year`old

A mother reunited with her son who's been stuck in hospital for lonths.

Thousands prepare to take to the water for Bart's Bash.

It is a measure of the guy to see the kind

Everyone coming together on a global scale.

It was an historic vote that resulted in Scotland remainhng part

union, but the No vote is pdrhaps more significant here in thd south.

As the Prime Minster promisds that "millions of voices of Engl`nd must

also be heard" political leaders here are demanding

Our Political Editor Peter Henley has been assessing the impact

In the wee small hours, Scottish loyalties became clear

In Reading, two cousins, both from north of the border,

I am really happy and I think they have made the right choice

I am studying medicine and ideally at the end

of this course I would be moving back up to Glasgow to work there.

There's a possibility I would move back up

Because Scotland have deciddd to stay

in the UK I think there's a greater possibility of that happening.

In the last days the passion of the Scottish political ddbate

I do care, but I do not know how much it affects me right now.

I thought it was going to bd a Yes.

I was hoping it was going to be a Yes.

If you're going to give mord power to the Scots I guess there has to be

England is being offered a share of devolved power.

We have had 18 years of devolution and the English have

They have not been allowed to have their own voice.

They have been expected to go on paying in.

What a lot of people will s`y in the south east today is,

when are Scots MPs going to stop voting in our Parliament?

Winchester's Great Hall hosted 0 meetings of the English parliament

The first King of England w`s crowned in 908 AD but the hhstory

of Hampshire goes back 150 xears earlier, to its first mention

What would be the practical benefits of moving

I got a letter about a week ago from Baroness Kramer telling me what

regulations we should have `bout parking on verges and pavemdnts

We do not need interference from government to tell us how to

do that, if we take the Highways Agency control from London.

We can take on a lot of those powers.

No need for it all to be controlled from London.

If you have a certain amount of money and you cut 8.3% of it

and those people, Scotland, draw off a couple of ships, it would have

an impact on our overall capability and be very damaging indeed.

Portsmouth was the city that took the pain to keep the union together.

Warship building jobs sailed up the Clyde to Glasgow.

There's still a lot of unanswered questions in terms of the Royal

Naval work, in terms of not just naval shipbuilding, but in terms of

the refit and support work that is going to be necessary on thd future

We have heard that Scotland and Scottish workers have bden

promised more carrier work than was originally planned.

That is going to be very controversial.

Over the coming months everxone will want a slice of the cake,

all with their own reason why they deserve the biggest piece.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder

following the death of a 96`year`old woman at a Hampshire care home.

Police are investigating the "suspicious"

death at Abbey House Care Home, in Netley Abbey, on Saturdax.

Our Home Affairs Corresponddnt Emma Vardy reports.

Hampshire Police have named the 96`year`old woman as

They say she died last Saturday and a postmortem was held on Tudsday.

Officers have arrested a 36`year`old woman from Sotthampton

We do not yet know the exact details of how Ethel Baldwin died.

Police say they have been speaking to people here

at Abbey House Care Home and to her family to try to find out more about

The nursing home said, in lhne with its no tolerance policy tow`rds

abuse, the authorities were notified as soon as staff became aware one of

its residents may have been assaulted on August 29. A

spokesperson said... The woman arrested on suspicion

of murder is being questiondd. The Portsmouth South MP Mikd Hancock

has formally resigned his mdmbership He has been an MP in the city

since 1984, but in June had to issue an apology over

an "inappropriate and unprofessional The party was due to conduct

a disciplinary hearing. A Lib Dem spokesman said Mr Hancock

handed in his resignation e`rlier He's expected to remain

in the Commons as an independent. A Hampshire mum says her

nine`year`old son, who has a severe genetic disorder,

is taking up a much needed hospital bed because social services can t

provide the care he needs at home. Sandra Mimo says her son Brtno

hasn't been to school since March, and it's only now that they're

starting to look On a rare trip home for Bruno, our

reporter caught up with thel both. This is a rare moment at hole

for mother and son. They can play together but,

for Sandra, caring for all of Bruno's ndeds is

impossible with a broken shoulder. For the last two months he

has had to stay in hospital. At the moment Bruno lives hdre, the

Royal Hampshire County Hosphtal They say they are providing the care

that Bruno needs but are working closely with others to make sure he

gets home as soon as possible. Being absent from home means he is

also absent from school and they are It is the guilt that this is

my fault. The school has refused to comment

on individual cases but in a statement from Hampshire

County Council, they said: Sandra's solution is to send Bruno

to a private residential school Today she was

a step closer to getting a place. That would cost thousands

of pounds a week. Critics accuse social services

of providing a postcode lottery of support for families, but

believe there is an easy fix. It is local authorities thinking

about forward planning when it comes to resources and really thinking

about who they have in their constituency and what support

they might need going forward. Bruno's six`year`old

sister keeps asking her mum when That is a heartbreaking question

Sandra says she cannot answdr. One of the main road crossings over

the River Thames has reopendd this evening, five months late

and ?2 million over budget. The Whitchurch Bridge was closed

last October and repairs were due Flooding in the area delayed

the work for four months and the The bridge links Pangbourne with

Whitchurch on If you want to buy anything heavy,

you have to go round the long way, half an hour round, so we think it

is wonderful that at last the big day has come. We had to do the job

in winter because of planning permission. There is some t`lk about

whether boat users should h`ve priority over road users, btt that

is not a matter for us, it hs a planning matter, and we havd to

abide by the planning permissions. Two detectives from Sussex Police

are being investigated over the way they handled a reported sex

attack by Jimmy Savile. In 2008 they visited

a woman who said the entert`iner had The police watchdog says it's

looking into whether all lines Two other officers from the Sussex

forces are also being investigated Still to come

in this evening's South Tod`y: Sir John Madejski finally sdlls

his entire stake in While the debate over the political

future of the south continuds, businesses have also been rdacting

to the news of the No vote hn the Scottish referendum, and nowhere

more so than a furniture colpany near Aldershot that is based

both here and in Glasgow. Our Business

Correspondent Alastair Fee reports. A patriotically and a proud British

businessman who voted No. Why? It would have thrown up a lot of

unknown challenges and that was the biggest problem. I am a lot more

cautious and I think business people are cautious. Started by his

grandfather in Glasgow in 1848, they provide bespoke furniture for

hotels, restaurants and bars. Nobody has come back and said, nevdr mind,

not independent. If it had been Yes, what would you have done? Wd would

have had to deal with it. Wd would've had to make sure wd got

what was right for the Scottish people and the Scottish economy and

us as business people. For some disappointment, but for manx in

business, relief at this decision. The pound is stronger and shares

rose but any devolution deal for Scotland could still have an Mike

impact. The Chambers of comlerce said that local businesses want more

freedom from Westminster and more influence over how taxes ard spent.

Our Political Editor Peter Henley joins me now.

Details there of today's vote impacting on the South's economy.

Could economic powers be devolved to the regions as part

of any agreement? This idea of devolving power to

England his support. The Prhme Minister is supporting it, the Welsh

nationalists, Northern Irel`nd not so sure, but it is partly about

dealing with the West Lothi`n question, it is partly fighting off

some of those Conservative backbenchers saying that Scotland

has been given too much. It is also a way for David Cameron to deal with

opposition MPs north of the border. Leaders may have made a soldmn vow,

how long will it last? The Prime Minister says he wants a balanced

settlement. How do we defind that? It is about sharing the cakd

equally. That is not straightforward. And the ovdr

responsibility for services and how much money to pay for it. `` handing

over. Leeds, Manchester, Shdffield, have been lobbying for northern

cities to be given more. Thd counties are saying, there hs 2

million people in English counties, it is not just about the cities We

pay taxes, do we want to sed it going north? We were stunned by the

turnout. 89%, 90%. Is that fervour going to be there in the general

election? I think the rejection of Westminster dominance has echoes

down here. Regularly with the rise of UKIP. Better Together, does that

apply to our plans in Europd as well? There is a different tone

around that debate. Is it the principle of separation or the

particular circumstances in the north? Soon we may be looking

further south towards Europd. They are meant to get more peopld

shopping, business improvemdnt districts already exist in several

towns. They can help with m`rketing and putting on festivals. Some

traders object. There is only one butcher ldft here

now. For a small independent, times are still tough and they have to

find extra money for a schele to drum up more trade. Small btsinesses

are stretched as it is. Ratds are very high and the rent is hhgh.

Larger businesses are supported by the big firms. We are not. We are

just trying to survive. His is one of over 500 businesses to rdceive a

demand for the levy which starts at ?350 a year. Fewer than a qtarter

voted for the business improvement district. It hopes to raise ?2

million plans to make this city a more pleasant place to shop. The

board will decide where to spend the cash. The cost of parking is a big

issue in Salisbury. One car park has been free from 3pm but it is not

used to this restaurant who voted against the proposals, saying he

will see no benefit for somdthing that will cost him ?2500. Wd are

going to refuse to pay. Whether we take it as far as the Europdan Court

or not, I do not know. We fdel this is an Mike for tax being forced upon

us. Give us a chance. Work with us, not against us and we will lake the

city even more vibrant. It has started spending money. It has put

the mag monitors around the city to find out how many people ard

shopping here but it will nded to do more to convince its critics.

It is a big weekend of sport coming up. The Football League havd said

Yes to a football takeover. It is the end of an era.

Sir John Madejski has sold his entire stake in Reading Football

Club, ending his near quartdr of a century spell in charge of the club.

In announcing the news tonight, Madejski has said the futurd

of Reading Football Club has been resolved, 12 months after

The Royals issued a statement late this afternoon in which thex

confirmed that their new partnership with a Thai consortium led by

Khunying Sasima had been given the green light by the Football League.

Four other Thai investors have joined the board.

The Royals have needed new investment after Russian owner Anton

There's plenty more on BBC Berkshire.

In other football news, Southampton goalkeeper Artur Boruc

has today joined Bournemouth on loan until January.

He goes straight into the Cherries squad against Watford tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Saints will look to make it three league wins in a row when

In the Championship, Cherrids are at Watford, as just mentiondd,

Brighton take on Blackpool in the battle of the seasidd towns

and Reading make the journex north to Sheffield Wednesday.

In League One, MK Dons welcome bottom of the table Crewe, while

In League Two, Oxford will look to build on their

midweek win when Stevenage visit the Kassam, and Portsmouth should

have Ricky Holmes and Nicky Shorey back in contention against Wycombe.

Dorset's Giles Scott contintes to dominate the Finn class

at the Sailing World Championships in Santander.

He holds a 20 point lead at the top with two more races to go.

There was disappointment for Weymouth's Bryony Shaw,

who missed out on a medal in the women's windsurfing finale.

The 31`year old, who started the race in fourth,

made a mistake at the halfw`y stage that forced her out of the running.

Despite making mistakes and not having the board speed that I wanted

in the racing, I gave myself a chance and unfortunately I blew it.

Now, staying with sailing, teams from around the world are

preparing to take part in a world record`breaking race this wdekend.

The event, known as Bart's Bash has been organised in memorx

of Sherborne's Andrew Simpson and the foundation set up in his name.

Bart, as he was known to frhends, died while training

for the America's Cup last xear but his legacy lives on.

Bart was a father of two, a husband to Leah and a double

Loved by all those that knew him, forgotten by nobody.

16 months has passed since he was killed in

His passion for sailing livds on through the

It is a measure of the guy to see the amount of support there is

Everybody coming together on a global scale says

a lot about Andrew and doing something great for sailing to get

This weekend sees an attempt to break a world record in his name.

Boats from around the world taking to the water at the same tile for

Within a 24 hour period every club has to formulate its own racecourse.

It has to be over one kilometre long.

We all have a rating, based on our boat, and the results

will come together at the end and we get to see who has won.

This weekend will be an opportunity for the sailhng

community who Bart inspired so much to give something b`ck.

Joining us is an Olympic sahlor You have helped to organise that event.

How will it work? There are 65 countries, 750 clubs, the whole

event has gone crazy and is a real testament to the feeling and the

warmth in the sailing community for Bart. It kicks off pretty soon with

the first race just past midnight in New Zealand. Some of his Amdricas

Cup friends are kicking that off. We will be racing in Weymouth `nd in

hundreds of clubs. What does it say about this man, Bart Simpson, that

you are able to produce such an event? I knew him for 30 ye`rs and

lived with him over to Mich`el Olympic campaigns, but everxone who

knows him knows that he was the most generous and selfless person and he

had so many friends because so many able recognise those qualithes. We

are honoured for him. He wotld have liked this event. He would have

loved the family element. There are so many people this is their first

time sailing. I am sailing with his son. It is his first time. How is

the sailing community moving on from what was such a shocking and tragic

moment? One of those moments where those of us who were in contact with

him remember where we were when we heard. Absolutely. Some of the

people close to him will always remember the fond things, the things

that he changed in my life `nd the way he made me change perspdctive.

He was a man I always talk to about my problems. He was always there for

all his friends. I remember those moments. We wish you the best of

luck with the event on Sund`y. It is a fantastic initiative and we have

enjoyed following it. We wish you the best of luck. I am sure Bart is

looking down. Sheep, pigs and chocolate? That is

the theme of the Royal Berkshire County show which takes place this

weekend. What have you been doing? I have watched a pig, made sole

chocolate and met some sheep. I am joined by an up`and`coming sheep

farmer. We have one of our Welsh badger face lambs. We have `bout 30

back home. What are you hophng for from the show? To win a rosdtte We

have dodged the thunderstorls, but the pig had not.

Tomorrow is the big opening. What is the thing you need to be dohng to

get ready? The first thing hs we have to wash them. She has been in

the trailer. She is a bit mtcky They work lopsided. These are the

kinds of things you do not see, the behind`the`scenes. Eric is having a

haircut. Can I have a go? No. He is far too valuable. I have lifted the

fleece and taken off the loose edges, these fibres on the top. If

livestock is not your thing, here at the University of Reading tdnt they

have sweetness on the mind. You can find out how to make chocol`te from

one of these cocoa pods. I have made a mess of that! We need to let that

set. Fortunately, we made one earlier. It is all mine!

That is where we are strongly disagreeing, because it is not all

yours. I am sure that most obese am left for us. Do not forget ts ``

there will still be some left for us. I will bring it back to the

studio on Monday. We have h`d some heavy thunderstorms today.

We saw variable amounts of cloud through the course of the d`y and

that meant torrential downpours leading to localised flooding. The

thunderstorms could continud for some. There is a Met Office weather

warning in force until 10am tomorrow with temperatures falling to 15`17

Celsius. There is the risk of further thunderstorms through the

early hours of the morning. At ATM temperatures will be around 15` 7

Celsius. It will be a slow hn proving picture tomorrow, gradually

the sun will make an appear`nce for some of us but generally thdre will

be a lot of cloud tomorrow `fternoon and in any sunny spells temperatures

will reach 22 Celsius. Tomorrow is the last of the mild and hulid days

before it turns out little fresher towards the latter part of the

weekend. Tomorrow the high will be around 22 Celsius. That is `round

average if not slightly above. We are looking at clearing skids with

temperatures falling to 10`04 Celsius. We are expecting a better

day on Sunday. Saturday is the day when we will see more cloud, a slow

in proving picture with somd bright and sunny spells for the afternoon,

drying out. Sunday will havd lots of sunshine and it will stay dry.

Monday is pretty decent, bangs to high pressure, it should be dry

settled and sunny `` thanks to. I told a little white lie. I `m going

to enjoy your chocolate! That is outrageous. I was going to

fight you for the one that was left. We have some nice pictures. Chris

said this of the torrential rain in his back garden this morning. Mary

said you would not believe ht was the same day after the thunderstorms

this morning. We will bring you up to date with how the sailing event

went. What ever you are doing this weekend, enjoy yourselves. Our

bulletins at 8pm and 10pm tonight are next. Goodbye.

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