28/03/2017 South Today

This is about offering local people a choice between NHS

An evacuee returns to the grand estate in Hampshire where she spent

Butler, cook, housemaids, parlourmaid, chauffeur -

They were here and they looked after us.

And why Puff is wheely, wheely happy with a new lease of life thanks

It began as night of high spirits but ended in the most

tragic way possible - a father of ten left

for dead after a night out on the Isle of Wight

49-year-old Gary Stacey had been assaulted and died from brain

Today, the 21-year-old law student charged in relation to his death

Ryan Cooper denies the charge and claims he was defending himself.

James Ingham reports from Winchester Crown Court.

The jury at this trial have been told there is no dispute that

a punch killed this man, Gary Stacey.

But they'll have to decide whether Ryan Cooper threw that

punch in self defence, as he claims, or whether as

the prosecution say, he was spoiling for a fight.

Outlining the case, the prosecution said Cooper had recently split from

his girlfriend. He had got together with a group of friends and been

drinking heavily. He had also used drugs which he told friends about an

a Facebook message. OMG, I just did the biggest line of cocaine, he

wrote. A little later he messaged, I feel like I am invisible. Sorted

head right out. Also half a litre of vodka helped. The group went to buy

a new port and continued drinking. Cooper posted another message. The

Isle of Wight is so different, there are no fights, everyone is scared.

Later in this street, Cooper and his friends were approached by Mr

Stacey. The jewellery was shown CCTV footage of the moment he threw two

punches. The first missed but the second did not. We are not able to

broadcast these pictures that they showed Mr Stacey falling to the

ground, he fractured his skull, sustaining brain damage. Doctors

were unable to save him. The following day, Cooper told friends

Mr Stacey had been threatening him, swearing and shouting. He said Mr

Stacey had stormed over to him. I thought he was going to hit me, he

said, so I jabbed him to get away. Cooper says he threw the punch in

self defence. This trial is expected to last at least two weeks.

Private health care within the NHS is generating tens of millions

A growing number of beds for paying patients is being offered

as health bosses seek to transform their finances

St Richard's Hospital in Chichester now offers 20 beds

At Southampton General, an extra ?5 million was generated

through private care last year alone.

While at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey, more than 5,000 patients

Earlier, a new unit treating up to 800 private patients a year

opened at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

Our health correspondent, David Fenton, is there for us now.

David, this is becoming increasingly big business.

It is, and as you can see, a big event here and I, 120 people

expected. The manager of Bournemouth football club is also coming along.

They have been doing this for a few years now and have raised ?3 million

from the private work and are hoping to make a lot more. An empty bed you

do not see many of those in NHS hospitals that this bed is for

private patients only. Within the unit, we have Poole ensuite bedrooms

fully equipped with satellite TVs and a treatment room and two

consulting rooms. All proceeds undertaken here goes back into the

NHS to fund equipment, staffing facilities. Every single penny comes

back into the NHS. And this treatment room I am very proud of.

This unit will treat 800 patients a year. People like Dan, who has

leukaemia. He is on a trial drug that is not available on the NHS. I

cannot pick up the NHS enough, they have done an amazing job for myself

and other patients. Having that private opportunity as well, if you

can get the money and funding, is a win. It may sound strange, treating

private patients inside public hospitals, but it is a way of

bringing not much needed cash and the NHS, ?4 million a year at this

hospital. This is not privatisation of the NHS, this is about offering

local people a choice between NHS care and private care and what we

know is that there are still a significant number of people

actually want private care. In the first private patient will arrive

next week. It is a very swish looking unit but I am now joined by

Tony. Can you really put a hand in your heart and say your NHS patients

will not suffer in any way because of the money and work you're doing

here for private patients? Absolutely. This venture is about

providing private care to those who wanted but also ensuring the money

we draw from this is used to sport NHS services. No NHS patient should

displaced. No delays, problems, lack of staff? What we have seen over the

years is our private services enhancing the NHS service. What will

you spend the money on? We will buy more state-of-the-art equipment and

kit that will enable us to provide a wider range of services to NHS

patients. Thank you so much. From myself and everyone here, back to

you. Foreign Office minister

Tobias Ellwood, who tried to save the life of PC Keith Palmer

who was fatally stabbed in the Westminster terror attack,

has described what happened last He was responding to comments

from Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry, who paid tribute

to Mr Ellwood's I am very grateful for her kind

remarks. I make it clear that I was one of many that stepped forward on

that dark day and our thoughts and prayers remain with those families

and friends of victims, including our own PC.

Security is being stepped up around Windsor Castle during the Changing

of the Guard ceremony following the Westminster attack.

Thames Valley Police say extra barriers have been put in place

around the royal residence in Berkshire, which attracts

hundreds of thousands of tourists every year.

Here's our home affairs correspondent, Pete Cooke.

Winsor's latest line of defence against those who might be intent on

chaos. These barriers appeared late yesterday. The aim, to stop another

Westminster style attack and provide extra protection to be changing of

the guards ceremony. So were the necessary? Not very pretty but we

realise they are a necessity now, which is a shame, but that is what

we have delivered these days. I don't mind. People come first, then

business. This man has lived opposite the barracks for more than

20 years. She was only told about the new security measures last

night. It is better than what was before, which was a car in the

middle of the road at an angle across the road, a police car. That

would not have stopped something like Westminster happening. Thames

Valley Police say the changes were a precaution but there was no specific

threat to Windsor. They added the measures would remain in place for

the foreseeable future. As we continue to face these lone wolf

forms of terrorism, it is likely we will see more security barriers of

this nature appear in places across the south and country.

Serial fly-tippers who've dumped hazardous waste on the New Forest

have been accused of putting people and animals at risk.

Potentially deadly asbestos is amongst the material dumped

The National Trust says cleaning up after a series of 15 incidents

so far this year has cost thousands of pounds.

It's one of the most beautiful parts of the New Forest and a site

But Furzley Common near West Wellow has become a dumping

Time and again, household rubbish, building materials and even

dangerous asbestos has been tipped on this National Trust land.

Everybody likes to walk around in it.

You've got animals and everything wandering around here, dog walkers.

And to leave hazardous materials here, it is

What on earth do these people think they are doing?

So disheartening. All these animals are walking around. There are sharp

edges and goodness knows what. It is so unpleasant and

infuriating. Furzley Common isn't

the only part of the forest A big pile of old tyres was also

left on National Trust land at Linwood on the western side

of the forest. In the last week alone,

we have had over four different fly-tipping incidents

in the last seven days. I would estimate that has cost us

?3000 in National Trust charitable funds, which could be

spent on conservation. In 2017 alone, we are up to 15

separate incidents of fly-tipping. Across the south of England

fly-tipping is on the rise. Last year, there were

nearly 38,000 cases, Back on the New Forest,

there are calls for greater vigilance by residents

to catch those responsible. The district council says it's

working with the National Trust to investigate the recent

series of incidents. With the lighter evenings, there is

plenty of opportunity to get out and about although there is rain in the

forecast. I will have the details for you shortly.

A father has been found guilty of murdering his three-month-old son

who died after he was thrown vigorously against a hard surface.

Robert Hinz, 34, from Bournemouth, claimed he tried to revive his son,

Julian, who suffered severe skull fractures last April.

Julian died in hospital the following day when doctors

Hinz will will be sentenced at a later date.

Their fathers were killed whilst serving their country.

Now 18-year-old Molly from Poole and 19-year-old Poppy from Swindon

are off on an adventure their dads would be proud of.

They're heading to Nepal to help rebuild a school.

It's being facilitated by a charity specifically set up to help children

who've lost parents in the Armed Forces.

Laura Trant has been to meet Molly and Poppy.

Two daughters sharing memories of the fathers. Poppy's dad was in the

RAF but was killed in a Hercules crash over Iraq in 2005. Molly's

father died in Afghanistan. He was in the special forces. He is put the

stickers on the front of his motorbike for the numbers and he

called me my mocking mascot. I just remember when he was packing or his

staff, he told me to jump on the bed and play musical the stereo in the

bedroom. He was always really excited to be going away so I was

helping impact. Grief has been a difficult journey for the girls and

their families. One of the things that has helped is the support of

the children's trust which aims to help children whose parents died

while serving their country. We have made friends and also the staff give

our support 20 47 if we need them. That is really helpful because we

have our family and friends but it is good to have that bit of extra

support is well on the side. The charity is now helping them bark on

an adventure. This Saturday, they are heading to Nepal. They will help

rebuild school destroyed in the earthquake two years ago when 9000

people died. I cannot wait to give something back to the villagers who

lost so much in the earthquake. Making a difference in such small

way in our own way is better than not doing anything at all. The

children's trust supports 110 children. The charity intends to

extend the work it does the children of police, ambulance and fire crew

who died in service. It's from a memoir that's

just been published Marjory Rae Lewis was one

of hundreds of thousands of children evacuated

during the Second World War but Marjory's experience

was a little different. She was sent from London to the lap

of luxury in a grand It was an extraordinary experience

but, as the book explains, for Marjory, the war also meant

the agony of a tragic romance. It is goodbye to the cities and

danger areas. 1939 and hundreds of thousands of children head out of

the cities toward safety. For many, it was a frightening experience but,

or 13-year-old Marjorie Ray Lewis, a step into a world of luxury. This is

a wonderful house, beautiful. Marjorie was evacuated from London

here with her brother. Or because her mother, a dressmaker, had

received an offer from an aristocratic client. One lady said,

your children must be the only two children left in London. What they

like to come and live with my husband and I? We do not have any

children, we have always longed for children. We would be helping the

war effort by having them. So Hardman Leaver was a baronet and

senior civil servant. He and his wife treated Marjorie and her

brother as their own children. I thought it was my fairy godmother.

This is the first time Marjorie has been back inside in the 70 years.

This was the bathroom. Very different. There was a butler, Cook,

housemaids, parlourmaid, show for, you name it, they were here and they

looked up to us. But it was wartime food rationing and not all that

luxurious. Marjorie was confirmed in St Mary 's Church nearby but within

a few years there was a new claim on her heart. Back in London,

Marjorie's mother became a landlady to a group of Belgian resistance

fighters. One was the one Marjorie returned briefly for a Christmas

party. This very tall Belgian officer came over to me and said,

would you like to dance? I said yes, I would. It took a bit of adjustment

because he was six foot four and I was five foot two. He was very

charming, had a wonderful smile and, after a week or ten days, you told

me he had fallen in love with me. I was smitten with him. He promised

Marjorie that when the war ended, you would return to marry her. Soon

afterwards, he parachuted into Nazi occupied Belgium. I never saw him

again. I read in the paper that he had been executed by the Germans.

Sean was nicknamed spider on account of his long legs. While awaiting

execution he used his prayer book to send Marjorie a final message. This

is my last present. He has gone for ever, forgotten spider. Kings were

the court was taken over by the Hampshire Fire authority and

Marjorie and believe thes had to move out. The house is now being

used as offices for local government that the Marjorie it remains steeped

in memories. It is so emotional, really. I just cannot believe that I

was here once. A huge thank you to Marjorie for sharing her memories

with us. They are extraordinary, amazing. We are talking cricket. The

day is getting longer, we start to think about the new cricket season,

but big changes. A lot of talk going on about what

will change. They are saying, we need to bring

some of that back to the English game.

The counties, including those here in the South,

gave unanimous backing today to plans for an historic change

to domestic cricket, labelled a watershed moment

Hampshire's Ageas Bowl is a favourite to be among the eight

sites chosen to stage a new T20 league inspired by popular

Surrey's home, the Oval, is another likely venue.

County chiefs were shown the blueprint for the game

Most are now backing the changes for the league,

The aim is for some games to be shown on terrestrial television.

Hampshire batsman Michael Carberry says he hasn't fully recovered

from treatment for a cancerous tumour but has thanked those

who've supported him through what he referred

to as a very tough time in his career and life.

The former England batsman is back playing with Hampshire in preseason

He said in a statement tonight he's looking forward

He also asked for privacy as he continues to deal with the illness.

Now, the boys of Thomas Hardye School may not

Tomorrow, they take on Dr Challinoor's school

from Amersham in the Vase Final of the school's Rugby National Cup.

Our reporter, Andy Birkett, has been along to see them.

They are friends on an off the field, they celebrate reaching the

Twickenham final. That game is on the past now and these lads will

swap these gates for the gates of rugby headquarters. They will be far

from a madding crowd but it is not about that. It is a great buzz.

Staff are saying congratulations. The kits are getting packed on the

back, everyone wants to come with us. And you can see why. It is a

first for the school to send a team to Twickenham and following the

emphatic victory in the semifinal, confidence is high. It is a team of

mates and everyone knows the job. Being loud and bossy, shouting at

them and keeping them going. I had pictured walking out through the

tunnel into a massive stadium. It is hard to focus on anyone else --

anything. I am not tried to be cocky or anything but if we can play how

we play day in, day out, we will be OK. The number eight, the forward

pack, but the backs also possess talent. Despite the sparkling

performance in the semifinal capped off by a hat-trick of tries, the

playmaker remains humble. It is great doing it for my mates because

we are such a close bunch and to go out and do it for each other is what

it is all about. The big question, is running out on the hallowed turf

enough or does the result really matter? Of course it matters because

it makes that memory more of a positive one stop you do not want to

go to Twickenham and lose. It is still amazing to play their bid the

wind there is much better. Kick-off 11 o'clock tomorrow and you can

watch online. Last week, I was at Poole Town -

the club facing possible relegation despite chasing promotion

from National League South. Today, the club have been given

a verbal assurance that the stadium improvements they've made

at the Tatnum ground are sufficient for them to stay playing

in their league into next season. If they were promoted,

more work is likely to be needed. Now, things seemed bleak when pet

dog Puffy was paralysed after being struck by a car,

shattering part of her spine. But she's enjoying a new lease

of life thanks to the generosity Although surgery couldn't fix

the damage, a fundraising appeal has helped pay for a set of wheels that

take the weight off her back legs. It means she's now up

and about with just A stroll and a roll in the spring

sunshine is an indication of just how far this couple and their pet

pooch, Puffy, have come. It's two years since she ran

out in front of a car But after months of therapy,

and finally with these new wheels, this Chinese Crested Powderpuff has

regained a quality of life that She seemed so happy and she has a

real will and determination to give her that chance. Her first wheels

were a DIY job but were enough to prove the getting proper support was

worthwhile. The wheels not only support Puffy -

they have inbuilt pads to exercise her paralysed back legs,

helping build core strength Part of her slow recovery has been

twice weekly sessions at the UK's top canine aquatic therapy unit

here in Newbury. Walking on a treadmill

while supported by the water has She has always been a really

positive dog, she has never let it get to her, she has always wanted to

do things. She was paraplegic when she first came here.

They cost ?1,500 - that money raised in just a few

days through donations to an online appeal.

The response we have had is overwhelming. I could never have

expected it and we are so grateful to everyone. There is nothing better

than watching her charging around the field, getting out and about,

doing things a normal dog should be able to do. She has that freedom

back. Although she'll never walk unaided,

thanks to her new wheels, Nick Lucas took this

photo of the mist dawn Andrew Potter photographed Old Harry

Rocks in today's bright spells. And Ginny Boxall captured blossom

in the sunshine in Alton. Beautiful evening. Alexis is in

Totton in Hampshire. A lot of activity going on behind you. That's

right. We have had a lot of sunshine today and that has brought people

out although the cloud is increasing. We will turn on settled

for the rest of this week. Let's take a look at the satellite

picture. A swathe of cloud out to the west of the UK, bringing us

rain. But decent sunny spells already. The cloud is increasing.

One or two close both initially the night but through the course of the

night patchy rain or move on settled for the rest of this week. Let's

take a look at the satellite picture. A swathe of cloud out to

the west of the UK, bringing us rain. But decent sunny spells

already. The cloud is increasing. One or two close both initially the

night but through the course of the night patchy rain or moving from the

West are mainly light and patchy, with temperatures dropping into

double figures, loads of 10-11 C. Temperatures tomorrow morning will

be 11 Celsius at 8am, a good deal of cloud, outbreaks of rain but through

the course of the day the rain will ease and by lunchtime, it should be

dry everywhere. Bright and sunny spells although more cloud tomorrow

than today. If you do have any sunshine tomorrow, temperatures

could reach a high of 14-15 C. A pleasant afternoon, dry day in

general. Tomorrow night, a repeat performance of the night. The cloud

will increase, clear spells, but the chance of light patchy rain. Another

mild night with temperatures falling to 10-11 C. A fair amount of cloud

over the next few days. A lot of cloud tomorrow. That should dent and

break to allow the Sunnis bus tomorrow afternoon with a high of 14

Celsius. On Thursday, temperatures will shoot up to 17 or 18 Celsius.

Cloud with hazy sunshine and a warm dry day in general. Rain at times on

Friday and the chance of Dundry showers on Saturday but Sunday will

be the dry day of the weekend. From a very active Park in Totton, back

to you in the studio. Every time we turn around...