08/08/2011 Spotlight

Attacked by a polar bear: Scott Bennell-Smith from Cornwall is now

in hospital in Plymouth along with Mike Reid, one of the expedition

leaders. Good evening. We'll have the latest

on their condition and talk to a polar explorer about the dangers of

Arctic expeditions. Also tonight: digging up a golf

course. The moment Dartmoor National Park won its long battle

to remove unauthorised greens. And what a welcome home. Hundreds

turn out to greet loved ones on the return of HMS Sutherland and HMS

Albion. A 17-year-old schoolboy from

Cornwall who survived a polar bear attack and the Plymouth man who

shot and killed the bear are tonight in a stable condition in

Plymouth's Derriford Hospital. A second schoolboy from Jersey is

being treated at a hospital in Southampton. He had to have the

bear's teeth removed from his skull. They were part of an expedition to

Norway when the bear attacked during the early hours of Friday

morning. Amy Cole reports. In the remote camp of Svalbard

north of the Norwegian mainland, 17-year-old a Scott Bennell-Smith

for sharing a tent with Patrick Flinders and Horatio chapel. They

were asleep when they were attacked by a polar bear. Scott suffered a

broken jaw and lost teeth. He is now recovering in Derriford

hospital. Surgeons treating Patrick Flinders had to remove that some of

the bear's teeth from his skull. His father has praised his son for

punching the bear on the nose during the attack. He said he is

worried about his son's emotional state. To watch one of them get

that to two pieces by a bear, that has got to affect them. -- ripped

it to pieces. He tried to save the lad for -- that was killed. Concern

about their son is also shared by the parents of Michael Reid. He

sustained serious injuries to his face and neck. At the weekend, his

parents are revealed their son is an experienced explorer. He is Akim

M1 to the year and has done some big expeditions. -- a keen explorer

and has done some big expeditions. Like Scott, Michael is now being

cared for at Derriford Hospital. Svalbard it is well known for its

polar bear activity. We were out filming during the day and quite

often they would come back to discover that our trip wire was

triggered and there were signs of their activity. British Schools

Exploring Society which organised the expedition says it will provide

as much support as possible for those affected.

With we now is an Arctic explorer. What sort of impact has this had on

people who needed the sort of expeditions? I think everyone who

shares that have the passion for the Arctic will be deeply upset by

the stories. We heard about a trip wire in that report. What sort of

precautions would an expedition take? British Schools Exploring

Society have been going to Svalbard for many years, they would have a

very good policy. They would have protection against an incident like

this or career. However, seeing that, a polar their attack is very

unusual. -- against this occurring. The trip wire is attached to

bangers around the camp. People are deeply shocked by what has happened.

They are also questioning why we need to be in this territory. This

is the territory of poorer -- polar bears. This is a very unusual

occurrence. I have never had an encounter like this. Their young

people, everyone who goes away on a project like this, shares a passion

to overcome a personal challenges, and a curiosity for the world

around us. The projects and expeditions help it to develop

young people. In light of what has happened, what impact do you think

it will have on future expeditions? I hope it will not have any impact

with the young people wanting to go out and explore the world. An

inquest will take place to understand what did take place.

Hopley, it will not quenched or get rid of the sense of adventure. --

hopefully. A Belgian sailor has been rescued

after his yacht ran aground in St Ives Bay. The 26-foot sailing boat

ended up on its side in the surf off Hayle Towans in West Cornwall.

Here's our Cornwall reporter David George.

It is not what holidaymakers were expecting to be taking pictures of

on the beach this morning. The small yacht was a ground in a big

swell. Both said arrives lifeboats were sent to the scene along with a

cliff rescue team. -- and both the St Ives and lifeboats. Conditions

were very rough. It was a case of thinking up Uplyme, sticking to the

plan and waiting for the tide to do is work. -- thinking up a plan. And

also whether it was saved enough to bring the lifeboat in that close.

This was the first to rescue for the new coxswain in charge of the

St Ives lifeboat. He said the crew worked well together. The Belgian

yachtsman was well enough to go back on board. He was exhausted,

heading for Ireland, but decided to head for Penzance and ended up

slightly lost. Here is the Belgian yacht, moored up safely but not in

a very calm spot in the waters off St Ives are. It looks like the

Heavy earth-moving equipment today dug up a golf course on Dartmoor

because it has no planning permission. The course has been at

the centre of a planning row for 15 years. The National Park Authority

says manicured tees and greens are at odds with surrounding farmland.

Hamish Marshall has the story. Making a stand, but too late to

save this golf course. A surprise early mornings would have meant the

Dartmoor National Park Authority got his way. It just a few hours,

the tees and greens were destroyed. It is a lovely course. Some nice

local people around here. It is a nice socially run club. It gives

people the opportunity to get into golf who might not have had that

opportunity otherwise. At �4 a round, Reddacleave Farm could be

the cheapest course in the country. Proceeds go to charity. The diggers

are levelling of what used to be a green. The National Park Authority

said the screen cut into the hillside and ruined the landscape.

Their impact on the landscape is quite marked. The manicured

landscape is significantly different from the landscape around.

The order of the course vet with national park a authorities last

week. His daughter thinks the authorities had been heavy-handed.

My father willingly showed them around. Showed them the word he had

done on the greens. They never commented. They have gone away,

waited until my parents are away on holiday and then have come in and

demolished everything. authorities say they did not know

about the holiday, but the owner has had plenty of chances to comply.

Police say a serious traffic accident at Manadon roundabout in

Plymouth is likely to close the road for several hours. A

motorcyclist has died in the accident which also involved a

lorry. It happened just after three this afternoon. Diversions are in

place. A community scheme to target rural

crime in Devon is being extended by the police. New figures suggest an

increase in the amount of theft from farms across the South West

over the past year. The insurer NFU Mutual says rural crime cost the

region more than �8 million in 2010. This report from Spotlight's Leigh

Rundle. Any problems? This dairy farmer

disturb thieves who turned up at his property in broad daylight.

car park was full. They just drove right past to the back of the sheds.

When we went to see what they wanted, they drove off after be

confronted them. A few days later, we found out they had taken some

batteries. They would have taken more if they had not been spotted.

It is the sort of opportunist crime that has cost the local community

up to �8 million in the last year. They seem to know when nobody is

there. When the farmer is out harvesting and they come into the

yard. What measures can for mistake to try to counter this problem?

They can get tracking devices fitted. Immobilisers on tractors.

And take the key out every night. So purity cameras and a thermal

imaging devices now form part of a comprehensive deterrent. --

security cameras. This farm is now a golf course.

We've got all the sport still ahead in the programme. As the new

football season gets underway, we'll assess how day one went for

our sides. After a summer of discontent, something to celebrate

for Argyle fans. Why is the There were jubilant scenes at

Devonport Naval Base today as HMS Albion and HMS Sutherland returned

to their home port. They've been on a four-and-a-half month deployment

which has seen them on active service in the Gulf.

1000 people were on the dockside waiting for their loved ones.

HMS Albion at anchor in Plymouth Sound. She is one of the navy's

larger vessels and has to wait for high water to dock. For the ship's

company, Time for a last meal before being reunited with loved

ones. It has been hard work at times, but we have had some great

times along the way. The ships were part of a small feet on exercise in

the Gulf. -- small fleet. HMS Albion was also used it to support

Nato operations in Libya. Readiness to respond is clearly an important

element. The fact that the ship responded so quickly from a

training deployment into being ready to protect attack helicopters

was a highlight. This is a delicate process. There are high winds and

it is a small space to navigate in two. A right royal may be welcome.

What is it like having Dad home? Good. It has been a lot busy trip,

lots of uncertainty. It is like to get on to the family. What have you

got planned? I have got a very long list of jobs that had been building

up. But we will also go on holiday. My parents have brought champagne.

It feels as if he has been a way for four years. The ship's company

has leave to look forward to before reporting back for duty.

Devonport-based HMS Portland is to become the first warship to be

commanded by a woman in the history of the Royal Navy. 39-year-old

Lieutenant Commander Sarah West will become the first female

commander of a frontline warship in the 500-year history of the service.

She will take charge of the Type 23 frigate in April next year.

To the sport now and, if you hadn't noticed, it was first day of the

new football season on Saturday. Although sadly we didn't have any

wins to celebrate, two of our sides produced spirited fight-backs to

pick up points. Earlier Chris Hargreaves joined me to look back

at the action. Pretty good. I think we chose the

right game. There was one big talking point.

think there were disappointed at Exeter about this. He could have

been arrested at for that. It was a definite sending off, perhaps a

penalty. The result serves it -- sums it up.

The first of the comebacks. Plymouth Albion did well. Minor

debutants playing for Plymouth, unbelievable. -- Nine the debutants.

And it them a wonder goal. The belief must have been sued for him.

-- the relief it must have been A great shot of the 1200 fans that

went. Torquay clawed their way back from two of goals down. Yes, they

did well. They played well on the day. It was looking like a bit of a

calamity at this point, but they That was a great finish. Great

composure. He is a big chap! Yes! I think he will be talking about this

for the next 10 months. Are you looking forward to the season?

cannot wait! And our teams are back in action

tomorrow evening as the League Cup kicks off. Exeter are playing

Yeovil who lost 2-0 to Brentford at the weekend. Plymouth are at home

to Millwall and Torquay also have Championship opposition - they're

away to Southampton. Devon shooter Georgina Geikie has

earned Great Britain an extra place in the women's 25m pistol event at

the 2012 Olympics. The 26-year-old achieved the required qualifying

standard at the European Championships in Belgrade. As host

of the Olympics, Team GB already had one place for the event.

Geikie's success means that two British shooters will now compete.

In cricket, Somerset have made it to finals day of the T20 cup for

the third year in a row. Somerset's allocation of tickets for the four

team event at Edgbaston on August 27th go on sale tomorrow. But as

Alistair Durden reports, don't hang about if you want one.

On a roll and favourites to go all the way. The win over

Nottinghamshire means that Somerset have not lost in 11 matches.

Success on the field is good news of it. It has been a tough season

financially. We have had a four are washed out to matches. The final

stage is a real bonus for us. It will help the club financially, but

more importantly, we want to be there in the final. The bad news

for the fans is a small allocation. The club will get a share of the

gate receipts, but the players will get the prize money. And they are

hitting form at the right time. Key The rest of the squad have a week

off. Supporters can begin at the scramble for a ticket to watch them.

Dartmouth held its biggest street party at the weekend in honour of

the humble brown crab. Almost 400 people had a crab lunch, watched

cooking demonstrations or learnt how to catch the local delicacy.

Emma Ruminski went along to find out more. This is not a great place

to be a crustacean, it is the only thing on the menu, crab. Although

many of us like eating it, few know how to prepare it and perhaps shy

away from buying it whole. These demonstrations are designed to

teach people how to get the most meat out of a crab. How to dress it

and which bits to avoid. Some bits are poisonous, is that true? That

There are lungs, but they are not poisonous, just a bit bitter.

clue is in the name. It is always less messy if you get someone else

to prepare your crab. Dartmouth has had a long association with crab

fisheries. Some fishermen have kept the tradition in their family since

the beginning of last century. They land a lot of brown crab here.

There are about 500 pots on the seabed here. Around 50 per cent of

what they catch today could end up It is estimated that just 10 per

cent of crab landed here is consumed in Devon. The Festival

hopes to support the industry and encourage growth in the local

market. It is about celebrating South Devon crab. It is one of our

best resources and not enough people know that. We are trying to

tell everyone in the UK just how good it is. They claim that South

Devon crabs are the largest and have the sweetest meat. They

certainly have enough diners along It looks lovely!

We hear a lot about the loss of traditional habitats for native

British wildlife but on one Somerset estate, they've proved

that it is possible to reverse the process.

Just a year ago, this field at Barcroft Hall in South Petherton

was filled with rubbish and derelict buildings. Now, they're

calling it the Field of Dreams. It's been opened up to the public,

entry is free and so far more than 1,500 people have been to see it.

The older ones have welled up because it reminds them of a long-

forgotten past, the younger ones have never seen anything like this

before. Isn't that looking wonderful! Gorgeous.

There was not a bad day for a Isolated showers at first tonight,

but they will tend to ease away and clear spells will develop through

clear spells will develop through the early hours of tomorrow morning

as this high pressure gradually edges in towards us. This weather

system could head its way towards us over the next 48 hours. It

should be a pleasant day tomorrow. By Wednesday, at lunchtime, bad

weather system will be pushing towards us. We can see some cloud a

bubbled up at times during the day. It was enough to bring a few

showers, but not as heavy as yesterday. We will see a few

showers lingering into the first part of the night, but very few and

far between. The cloud will tend to dissolve it through the early hours

of the morning. Temperatures will drop quite a low for this time of

year. Around nine or 12 Celsius. Tomorrow, a bit of a chilly start

for the day, but it should soon warm up as a sunshine gets going.

Sunshine will be with us through the day. Today I did feel a little

on the cool side, tomorrow should feel warmer. Temperatures of 19

Celsius. The Isles of Scilly, it will be warm and dry as well. A

Apology for the loss of subtitles for 57 seconds

Thursday, that cloud will continue to thicken with a few spots of

light rain and drizzle. For Friday, still a rather cloudy, but

generally dry for most of us. Temperatures of 20 degree. We have