19/08/2011 Spotlight

A Torquay patrolman wins a case of disability discrimination. I was

told I'm paid the same amount as others and they do twice as much

work. It I was feeling threatened. More than that case later. Also

tonight: An island remembers. Hundreds gather in Jersey for a

Requiem mass for the six people killed in a knife attack. And

Plymouth try to record their first win. In what's being described as a

landmark case, a Torquay man with diabetes has won a disability

discrimination action against one of the UK's biggest companies. An

employment tribunal found that Paul Bailey, a patrolman with the AA,

was subjected to harassment and discrimination because of his

condition. Emma Ruminski reports. Paul Bailey was diagnosed with

diabetes two years ago. He found it difficult to manage at first. The

doctor told him to take a more measured approach at work. But his

performance at the AA dropped. There was still a thousand people

below me in the country. Nothing that should have highlighted

anything, because they knew I had diabetes. But obviously, I was told

that I'm paid the same amount as others, and they do twice as much

work. You know it was more and more becoming to the stage where I was

feeling threatened. Paul sought help from his union, when the AA

offered him three months salary to leave. The tribunal found he was

discriminated against because of his disability. He had been trying

to raise the issues with his employer, that once he was

diagnosed with diabetes. These are issues that most employers deal

with every day and do so successfully. We found it hard to

understand that a large organisation like the AA couldn't

get to grips with this. Paul's local MP also has the condition. He

worked with diabetes UK to influence the legislation that

protects people with disabilities. The 2005 disability Chris cim --

discrimination Act is clear that people can't be discriminated

against on the basis that they have a condition. You need to do more to

assess what that person's ability is. And that is why so many

organisations now adopt the practice of having regular x or

periodic medical assessments to assess the ability of a member of

staff and to help them if there is a problem to retain in post. In a

statement the AA said they have received the judgment from the

tribunal and take on board their comments. They say they take

diversity issues seriously and working with Mr Bailey on a

satisfactory outcome. They say he remains employed by the AA. Paul is

now happy that he has returned to work on reduced shifts. Earlier I

spoke to Libby Doulling and asked her about the case. I think the

outcome of the case is positive for Mr Bailey. He has gone through a

terrible time with the issues he has had around his diabetes in the

work place. We feel for him for that. But what it does show is a

step forward for people with diabetes and the recognition of the

issues that can happen in the work place if you have the condition.

There must be thousands 06 people who manage the condition and live a

normal life. How does it impact on people? Well depending on the type

of diabetes, you will be looking at taking regular medication and for

people with type one diabetes that, would be insulin, by an injection

or by a pump. You would need to be checking your blood from a blood

test several times a day. You need to be careful about the amount and

type and timing of food as well. And also be aware that sometimes

your blood levels can crop drop causing a problem which needs

treating straightaway that. Is something that most people can the

condition can tell that is happening. But it is something to

be aware of. How often do you come across cases of discrimination for

somebody with diabetes. We do still come across cases, be it in the

work place, schools or in social life. Largely due to still a lot of

myths and misconceptions. Diabetes UK it -- has produced a pack for

people with diabetes in the work place that, tell people their right

and responsibilities. We have the ability to support an individual

through a discrimination case as necessary. But they are cases we

hear regularly. Even though there are people, many as you say

thousands of people, who live with diabetes, work with it and it

doesn't impact on their life. you. Hundreds of people have come

together to remember the six people who died in a stabbing in Jersey on

Sunday. Political leaders, clergy and people from different

communities in Jersey gathered last night for a requiem mass.

Spotlight's Edward Sault reports. They came to remember, to pray and

to grieve. This was not an ordinary church service in Jersey. It was a

service to help an island that is still in shock. The people may be

not coming to the church every Sunday, but in situations as such,

in moments of grief, they're coming to seek comfort in their faith.

Asking for God's help. And we off ah prayers. Because, what else can

we do? The police are still investigating how the six people

died. The area where the incident is alleged to have happened is

still seal off and a 30 -year-old Polish man, Damian Rzeszowski, is

under arrest in hospital in connection with the incident. To

the sound of mass-led half in English and half in Polish,

different parts of community joined to help each other get through the

events of the past few days. have the Polish people coming here

and we like to show that we feel for them too. I hope people will

find peace from the difficult set of circumstances that has developed

since Sunday. As people leave today you can sense a feel of disbelief

and shock. It is hoped this service will go some way to help heal a

wounded community. A man has been arrested in Exeter on suspicion of

-- A man has been arrested in Exeter on suspicion of attempted

murder after a man in his 40s suffered 30 stab wounds to his body.

He's in a serious condition at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

following the incident at a flat in Sidwell Street last night. A 32-

year-old man was later arrested at an address elsewhere in the city

and is in custody. A man has been charged with criminal damage after

graffiti was left on a war memorial in Plymouth. A man will appear in

court later this month. The administrator of Plymouth Argyle

has extended his deadline for the sale of the club. Brendan Guilfoyle

had wanted Bishop International to buy it by today. However, he says

enough progress has been made to allow another seven days. Meanwhile,

manager Peter Reid, is left with the task of pitching in untried

youngsters to make up a team to stay in the Football League. Dave

Gibbins reports. The buzz Beare babes were knew the world over. If

reed Rie's rookies are to do the same they will have to do the same.

Peter Reid has had to rebuild his team F you omit the three most

senior players, the average average is just 20. The best thing is to

learn for themselves. That is what they will get, playing week in and

week out. They have not got much experience, but they're here to get

that. They want to be here. This is the difference. Manchester United's

Champions League final team in May was an average age of 29. The

average age of England's cricket ers is 28. The club is starting

from scratch and there is one patient employee who has not

received full pay since December. Bits here and there. A lot of

credit has had to go to the office staff who haven't been paid and

everyone here. You know, I think for what these people have done

here at the club, there is people with medals for doing less. But

they have shown their true colours. I think you find out a lot about

people when thin aren't going well. Three years ago, Plymouth's

opponents were in the non-league division. Now Wimbledon are above

Plymouth. That tells its own story. Dave will be here late we are the

sport news. There's been a surge in the number of passengers using the

region's small rural branch lines. On some routes, passengers numbers

have almost doubled. The experts say high fuel costs are encouraging

many people out of their cars and onto the trains, but they also say

the routes are now much more frequent and more reliable. Eleanor

Parkinson reports. They shuttle back and forth linking towns and

villages. Branch lines are now one of the most popular ways to travel.

This is the lean line between Truro and Falmouth. It is one of the

fastest growing line in the country. You can take your bike, or just

your family. This family have Wales planned their route carefully.

gt here on a bus. And then we're on a train. And after the train we're

going to go back on a ferry. For me it is great, because I'm not

driving and you get to see something. These girl are making

the reverse journey to meet friends. I have a car, I haven't passed by

test. But I think I will still use the train. Because of the traffic,

it is bad. So the train goes straight there. On this route there

has been a 90% increase in passengers. They have carried out

engineering work on the track so they can run more trains. Many of

the lines have been around for more than 100 years. This one opened in

1877. Passenger numb% declined in the early part of the 20th century.

We have a fantastic network with 37 stations. We survived a number of

the branch line cuts and people are responding to better rail provision.

Some routes in Cornwall run through county's most beautiful countryside.

This line follows the path of the east Looe river. You have to stop

is the guard can switch the points. But if you fansaway day out and

don't want a traffic jam, this they be the best way to travel. Coming

up in a moment: The community generating its own wind power. And

later: A festival of the best flavours the South West has to

offer. And we're up in the air in the third and final part of our

series on the work of our rescue services. People power in Cornwall

has resulted in a drive towards community wind power. Two turbines

worth half a million pounds are being put up in the village of

Gorran near St Austell. They'll soon be feeding power into the

national grid. Our Environment Correspondent Adrian Campbell

watched the first turbine being put up. The two turbines being

delivered to this field may not be considered large by modern

standards, but they are each capable of producing up to 50

kilowatts of electricity. What is different about this wind farm is

that its community-owned. They do look tkpraisful. We have got a

little one at home. -- graceful. Some of those involved have come to

see the turbines being put in place. It is difficult for people to

accept something as dramatic a wind turbines in their backyard, if they

have no control over the installation, or certainly the

profits. So it makes a huge difference if you feel you have

done it yourself. Some of the money has been raised through a share

issue across Cornwall and some of the profits are going to come back

to the village. Funding renewable schemes is a pioneering idea. This

project is taking advantage of the Government's feed in tariff for

renewable energy and it is hoped to generate electricity for 180 home.

The engineering is a well practiced arts now. This is one of the more

tricky bits. They have to bolt the two bits together and then it is

pretty much done. A team from community power Cornwall have

overseen the project and they're pleased with the way the local

funding has worked. It is different to the large scale schemes. We have

worked with a group in the community and they have decided

what technology they would like to see and the the size and the site

and we get more support for projects that we develop. Community

power Cornwall has been filming the progress of the towers and by next

week they hope to see both the blades fitted. Time for the sport

now and Dave's back with all the latest news. Exeter City look to

pick up their first League win of the new football season when they

go to Phil Brown's Preston North End. Manager Paul Tisdale and first

team coach Rob Edwards have seen back-to-back home defeats with only

an away draw to crow about. Yeovil Town need a touch of the Williams

magic, either Gavin or Andy, as they go for a first away win at

Walsall. Plymouth Argyle visit Gillingham desperate for their

maiden win, but manager Peter Reid has to rely on youth to achieve

that. At Plainmoor, in-form Torquay United are gunning for Conference

champions Crawley Town, who are also yet to be beaten this season.

I feel they overachieved last season. But if you have done that

once you can do it again. I have some good players and for me it is

a squad that can compete within the league. Somerset's hopes of winning

their first ever County Championship title have taken a

blow. After losing a day and a half because of rain at Taunton, they

were bowled out for 177 by Nottinghamshire on the third day.

Joss Butler top scored with 43. The biggest showjumping junior academy

in the country is being staged in Devon. More than 70 children are

taking part in the three day camp at Bicton Arena near Budleigh

Salterton. Janine Jansen reports. Like most aspiring Joe jumping,

Georgina wants to be the best. She said the training hoor is second to

none. Said this summer I want to go, I haven't ridden much because of

cams. -- exams. But I said to my mum I want to put my money to

training. Many top trainers are here, like Roz Morgan. Want them to

lack, so you can be softer with their shoulders. Nice and straight.

The youngsters are to understand the basics like keeping straight

before they get to do what they're here for toe jumping. But it is not

just riding practice they get here. We have got a sports psychologist,

a fitness instructor, anything that will give them something to think

about and get them tired is a good thing. But all these things make up

the parcel. Not just sitting on a horse. This is the third year the

academy has been held and organisers say it is in demand.

is very popular. We're increasing in numbers. By far the biggest in

the country by a long way. The others have been affected by the

country's economics at the moment. But we still seem to be increasing

in numbers. All the riders know the way to get to the top is to train

hard. The rugby season is only a fortnight away and tomorrow, there

are two juicy friendlies. In Penzance, the Cornish Pirates and

Exeter Chiefs have a date at five o'clock, while half an hour later,

Plymouth Albion face newly promoted Premiership club Worcester at the

Brickfields. The Torbay regatta has started Tay. Emily will see what

the weather hold force that shortly. Thank you. August is one of the

busiest months of the year for our sea rescue services in the South

West. This week, we've been following their work with our

reporter Louise Hubball. Tonight's is the final one in her series of

reports. She's been in Cornwall today, following the crews of RNAS

Culdrose. It has been a busy afternoon here for 771 squad ran. -

- squadron. The alarms went off and they were scrambled to a rescue in

St Ives. A young girl had gone over the sea wall. The St Ives lifeboat

was involved. We saw the helicopter returning, and then once again they

hadn't touched down, they were tasked to another rescue, this time

a swimmer. That is some of the rescues we have seen here today.

But first look at the work they do. When there is a rescue, helicopters

from here are usually airborne in five minutes. I joined them when

they're out training with the lifeboats. Their speed and the fact

they can fly for up to three hours without refuelling makes them ideal

for urgent rescues at sea. During the summer, due to tourists, their

workload increases by up to 30%. lot don't have experience of the

sea around here. They can change rapidly. There is a lot of rip

tides and there is a lot of people going into the water. This exercise

is in ideal conditions. Often though they fly at night, miles out

to see sea in appalling weather. But few nights are as stormy as the

night Robert was saved 60 miles off lands ends after his boat caught

fire. It was fantastic. You never appreciate it until you see them

just sitting ten feet above you. In a screaming gale and pitch dark.

This woman's husband died in an accident and she is opposed to

Government plans to close some coastguard stations. It says cuts

are needed. But she believes local knowledge is vital. They were put

there for a reason. They were located in the positions that they

are located, particularly on the south coast, because we have got

the busiest shipping lane in the world. The role 771 will play in

the future is also uncertain. Its ageing Sea King helicopters need to

be replaced. It is likely this will be with civilian aircraft. We have

had an update on the young girl's condition, who was rescued. She is

fine and she is expected to be discharged from hospital shortly.

And the latest on the swimmer rescued Cornwall, we understand

they have a dislocated shoulder, but they expected to be fit and

well very shortly. So that is just one afternoon here at Culdrose. But

bear in mind the crews here on call 24 hours a day. Thank you. All in a

day's work. I was amazed by the blue sky, I have been indoors all

day. You should look out the window more love. I haven't got time!

Plymouth's local food extravaganza Flavour Fest is packing crowds into

the city centre for an eighth successive year. The event is a

major part of Plymouth's summer festival and organisers are hoping

to attract 150,000 people during the course of the weekend.

Spotlight's Phil Tuckett went to sample some of what's on offer.

Every where you look, fresh produce. It is a food lover's heaven. Is a

buzz in the air in Plymouth where thousands have Tom to sample the

food, the best that the -- have come to sample the food, the best

the region has to offer. Everything is from the Dorset, Somerset, Devon

and Cornwall boundary. They make their own spices. There is no

strict criteria. Chillies are all popular. I have come here and I

said hello to Josie who will give me the hottest chilli you have got.

This one here. Over a million on the scale. Eat's go. -- let's go.

It is OK so far. Your ear will start to sweat soon. At the centre

of it was the Ready Steady Cook competition. I doubt they were

using any ingredients as fiery. Phil said later he was crying after

that. We didn't see that. But that made him cry. I think he needs to

man up! So the sun was out today, much to my surprise. What is the

weather going to be like. He wants some rain to cool him down. He did

some rain to cool him down. He did look hot. The weather has been fine

today, but there is some rain on the way. The start of the weekend

looks cloudy and damp for tomorrow. It becomes dryer by Sunday. Today

has been fine, there has been some cloud at types. You can see this

arm extending from the northern Atlantic. A lot of it has been

disappeared. But we have low pressure and the fronts are moving

in tonight. That will bring some cloud and rain tomorrow. By Sunday

the fronts move away and it should be fine for Sunday. With some

sunshine as well. A close look at the satellite, you can see the

skies have cleared across many parts of the South West. There is

some cloud to the north coast. So a fine end to the day. But the north

coast will see the cloud move in and during the second half of the

night ever which are -- every where will turn cloudy with rain tomorrow

morning. Mild tonight. Inland spots down to 12 Celsius. Around the

coast with that cloud, just 16 Celsius. So for tomorrow morning, a

grey start and a damp start. We will see rain throughout the

morning. It should be drier during the afternoon. That rain does head

further north A chance of some brightness by the end of the day.

Quite a humid feel tomorrow. Temperatures reaching highs of

around 20 Celsius. If you're heading out to the regular at ta --

regatta, it will be cloudy with some rain. For the Isles of Scilly,

it is cloudy with some rain on and off through the day. Times of high

water, high tides at Plymouth is at 1006 in the morning. For the

surfers tomorrow, your best bet for clean surf is to the north coast.

The swell around one foot. For the marine forecast, out at sea, the

wind from the west or south-west, force three to fours, occasionally

five. Out at sea occasional rain or showers. For outlook, tomorrow does

look cloudy and damp to start the day. Feeling humid too. But

brighter by the end of the day tomorrow. That sets us up for fine

weather on Sunday. There is the chance of some showers to the south

coast. But many places on Sunday should be drier. Feeling warm with

lighter winds and highs of 22 Celsius. For Monday, things turn

unset Wylde heavy showers around. Do without out for some heavy down

pours on Monday. So make the most of any sunshine this weekend.