16/02/2016 Reporting Scotland

That's all from the BBC News at Six, so it's goodbye from me,

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Keeping the lights on - extending the life of an aging

Beaton I will be reporting from Torness on the day that EDF energy

says it displays will keep powering Scotland until at least 2030.

Also on the programme, the search for two experienced

Robbery and violence - everyday risks facing

How much does it cost to bring up baby?

And, no-one's at Ayr today for the glorious weather,

but attendance at Scotland's racecourses is up.

Scotland's biggest nuclear power station at Torness in

East Lothian is to continue operating until 2030,

The plant's owner, the French energy giant EDF, says the decision follows

"extensive technical and safety reviews".

The company says it's also extending the life of three other nuclear

Here's our environment correspondent, David Miller.

Torness, a familiar landmark on the East Lothian coastline, built in the

1980s amid huge controversy. The Prime Minister was greeted by a

throng of protesters... But at the opening, Margaret Thatcher insisted

the station would be good for the environment, helping to cut

greenhouse gas emissions. This is reactor one at Torness, which has

been powering Scottish homes and businesses since 1989. We now know

that it will continue to generate electricity until at least 2030. And

despite the age of the plant, tosses here insist that can be done safely

-- parsers. In the west of Scotland, Hunterston has already had its life

extended until 2016 and most recently until 2023. In the East,

Torness will operate for an additional seven years and it is now

due to be decommissioned in 2030. We provide around a quarter of

Scotland's and we generate all day everyday. We have regulators in

place for nuclear safety and security and environment and they

rightly spend a lot of time overseeing our activities. For a new

generation of engineers the news has broad long-term job security. How

are you getting on? With the guaranteed a well paid highly

skilled job in Scotland. I can stay in Scotland where I have been

brought up and I don't have to start looking elsewhere around the country

because I still have that extra 14 years. Climate change means

Scotland's focus is increasingly on sources of renewable energy but

industry experts say nuclear still has a vital role to play, providing

a reliable low-carbon source of power. More than a third of our

electricity comes from the two nuclear power stations we have and

as the wind varies, we have that bedrock of low-carbon generation

from nuclear sources. The Scottish Government is opposed to the

construction of new nuclear plants but said it supports life extensions

for existing power stations. But critics argue the end of the nuclear

era in Scotland is now long overdue. It is a private corporation saying

that for another seven years we will be investing in nuclear and that

kicks the decision about investing in renewables into the long grass.

Despite the protests it is now clear it will be many years yet before the

sun sets on Scotland's nuclear-power industry.

The search for two young climbers missing on Ben Nevis has had to be

suspended because of poor weather conditions.

Rachel Slater and Tim Newton were last seen at the weekend

but the alarm was raised after they failed to return

The Lochaber mountain rescue team have found their tent close

to a mountain but there was no sign of the couple.

Tim Newton and Rachel Slater, together on top of Ben Nevis on a

happy day out in the hills. The picture could not be more different

this evening as fears grow for the safety of the two experienced

climbers from Bradford. They had been camping below the North face of

the mountain at the weekend but a search was launched after they

failed to return and to their abandoned tent. We know they were

camping, we have got their tent and their car was here so they were on

Ben Nevis but they have not left any word of what they were going for and

it is a very big mountain when you don't know where to look. The

conditions have been so extreme today that over 30 members of

Lochaber Mountain rescue team had to go up the mountain on foot because

it was too windy for the helicopter but the search was suspended this

afternoon after they were beaten back by 90 mph winds and a small

avalanche which narrowly missed two of their team. We still looking in

the area but we had some big snow slides and two of the boys got

caught in an avalanche, they were OK, they walked away but it did

scare them. There are fears that the pair, who had been seen by other

climbers, could have been hit by an avalanche but rescue services are

not giving up. A couple of very experienced climbers and information

has come in from people who believe they might have seen them and all

light of inquiry will be followed up. The search is due to resume

tomorrow but with gale force winds and more snow forecast it is feared

that the desperate efforts to find the young couple could be hampered

further. A five-month-old baby girl has

suffered life-threatening injuries Emergency services were called

to an address in Leven on Sunday afternoon following a report

of concern for a child. The baby was taken to

the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh where she remains

in a critical condition. They're the small grocer shops

characterised in the comedy Open All Hours, but the reality

of working behind the counter Over 90% of local shops questioned

in a survey of Scottish grocers said they'd been victim

of theft last year - Catriona Renton has met one

shopkeeper who was attacked On the 3rd of January, Mohammed was

working alone in this shop when he was attacked. We have paused the

pictures as some people might find them upsetting. He crept up and

smashed on my face and started punching for no reason and after

that I realised, where in blood was everywhere, the grabbed the till and

walked away without taking anything. I had three fractures on my

cheekbone, one on my nose, they are going to replace it now. He has been

off work on and off ever since and the experience has it affected him

and his family. My confidence has been totally shaken, I come back and

I feel the same thing, the after-shock of the flashes coming

and I can't take it any more. The attacker did not take anything. 92%

of the 200 or so retailers who were surveyed say they were stolen from

in 2015 and they say the majority of abusive and threatening incidents

against staff happened when customers were refused a sale or

were asked to show ID. Today he is spending -- attending a seminar held

by the organisation who compiled the survey and it Chief Executive also

works in retail and he is today launched a charter for save the

business. I have been spat on, caused all -- called all sorts of

horrible names, threatened with violence and it is these issues that

are facing the retailers every day. We feel that it is time for a

change. The first thing anybody in that position should do is to keep

themselves safe and keep on line to the police at time will stop if they

are in their shop, and we talk about people working on their own, it is

important they look after themselves and I would say that they are far

better withdrawing from a confrontational position because

what is in the shop is material goods. Ali says he does not want

this to happen to anybody else. Police enquiries are continuing into

his case. Still to come on

tonight's programme... A charity's fears over what they say

is a "generational gulf" between the housing

haves and have-nots. In sport a big night ahead

with the Edinburgh derby. We chase down Celtic's

latest signing target. And despite the weather,

numbers are up at the races. A 13% rise enjoying days out

at Scotlands five courses. The cost of raising

a child in Scotland - from birth to the age of 21 -

has risen to more than ?230,000. That's according to a report

by a financial services company. A third of the cost is spent

on childcare with another If you're a parent, they are the

centre of your world but there is no doubt it can be expensive bringing

up a child. It is half term and families are at the science Centre

in Glasgow. Trips, lunches, clothes, activities, they all add up. The

report to date is the cost of bringing up a child in Scotland from

birth to 21 is over ?230,000. Compare that to the average house

price here which is just over ?165,000. The cost of childcare and

baby-sitting takes up around a third of the money spent on raising a

child. In Scotland that is over ?69,000 from birth to 21. I asked

this mother if childcare was so expensive that she had to stay home.

Our parents aren't local, I live in a rural area so to put fuel on the

car and go into the city is not financially viable. There is a lot

of non-essential stuff as well, rugby, piano lessons, they cost just

over ?8,000. They can do soft play stuff or the science centre, going

out for lunch, the clubs at school, football or gymnastics or ballet.

You feel you are always shelling out? I have three children so yes,

constantly. It seems children appreciate it. I like badminton and

basketball and football. I like them. And do you appreciate your mum

and dad? A little bit. Scots are known for their generosity and we

give the most pocket money than any other part of the UK apart from

London. I work overseas, I come home and they are more happy to see my

wallet than me! What do you pay in pocket money? Sometimes it is just

taking them out for entertainment. They start as bundles of joy but

prepared to spend bundles. Solid fuel supplier

Hargreaves Services is stopping coal production at all

but one of its seven Scottish opencast mines

because they are making losses. The company's not saying which site

will stay open or what the effect Output was already being reduced

because of the drop in demand The Church of England's General

Synod is backing a proposal which could see vicars

and kirk ministers working The agreement follows a presentation

to the synod by the Moderator of the General Assembly

of the Church of Scotland, Dr Angus Morrison, who said

it would strengthen The proposal will go before

the General Assembly A charity has called for urgent

action to tackle what it calls It warns there's the risk

of a 'generational gulf' between the housing

haves and have-nots. Paul Bradley-Law his partner rent

their property in Glasgow but when it comes to buying a flat, he is

frustrated that the sums don't add up. By the time we had the deposit

we needed, house prices will have gone up and we will need even more

and that is an ongoing cycle with increases in rent, bills and travel

costs. His experience is in stark contrast to his parents who bought

their first home at 20 14 ?70,000. -- at 21. Shelters Gotland say it's

a generational golf between haves and have-nots, just one strand in a

wider housing crisis. The numbers speak for themselves, 150,000 people

on waiting lists, Eddie 6000 people in Scotland applied as homeless last

year, 10,500 families in temper a accommodation and 5000 children

tonight will be in temporary accommodation without somewhere to

call home. That is a crisis by any stretch of the imagination. With the

demand for housing set to grow, Shelter have published what they are

calling their manifesto for homes, and a key plank of the document is a

call to build many more affordable homes for people to buy or rent like

the ones taking shape here in Edinburgh. They want the next

Scottish devilment to commit to building 12,000 affordable

properties a year for five years, not an entirely straightforward

proposition. What we saw with the recession is that a lot of builders

went out of business so there are fewer competitors able to deliver

and there is also a skill shortage in the constructive industry so

there is a lack of capacity -- construction industry. Also the

planning system can sometimes slow down development. In this

Parliament, the Scottish Government say they have exceeded their

affordable housing targets, investing ?1.7 billion. With an

election on the horizon, the discussion around Scottish

relationship with bricks and mortar has fresh impetus.

A look at other stories from across the country.

A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection

with the death of a woman whose body was found in a flat

An investigation was launched after her body was found on Friday.

Campaigners against controversial plans for a 109-mile line

of 50-metre high super-pylons across Dumfries and Galloway have

Dumgal Against Pylons claim their proposal would meet

future transmission needs while minimising environmental

Police in Dumfries and Galloway are warning teenagers to stay safe

online after several young girls shared risque photographs

with people they met over the internet.

Some of the girls were blackmailed for money and told the pictures

would be sent to friends if they didn't pay.

One high school has sent letters to parents warning

that their children could be targeted.

The Director of Edinburgh's Hogmanay event is to stand down after two

Pete Irvine formed Unique Events in 1992.

He then became involved in creating a winter festival to celebrate

The festival brings over 100,000 visitors to the capital over

Scotland's beaver population may help prevent flooding,

according to a study by researchers at Stirling University.

Some locals believe the rodents living along the River Tay

contributed to flooding in the Perthshire village of Alyth.

But the scientists say the beaver dams helped reduce the effects

by storing and then slowly releasing water.

A woman from the north of Scotland has won ?2.5 million

The same woman also won ?30,000 in another online game

Bookmaker William Hill believes her windfall is the biggest

The stakes are high in Edinburgh tonight, aren't they? They certainly

are. They play in different leagues,

but the second Edinburgh derby in nine days takes place

at Easter Road tonight. The Scottish Cup tie

between Hibs and Hearts The winners of tonight's replay

will face Cup holders Inverness Caley Thistle

in the quarter-finals. COMMENTATOR: To curl this in towards

goal. A good save. It's in the net! Unbelievable. It was the goal that

earned Hibs a replay against Hearts after coming back from two goals

down at half time. We need to enjoy it. It's a fantastic occasion. It's

a showcase game again. Full house. It will be an unbelievable

atmosphere in the stadium tomorrow. We are hoping that we're the team ha

comes out on top. It will be good to go to Easter Road. It can work for

you or against you. If you start well and get ahead the crowd can

turn and make it difficult for Hibs. If they get a good start it makes it

difficult for us. It works both ways. It's one the players are

looking forward to. Three of the last four Edinburgh derbies ended as

draws. One thing about this evening, we are quaranteed a winner. It may

take extra time, it may even take a penalty shoot-out. For the visitors

to the capital they say that's the ideal way to finish the game. I

think they tried Golden Gold goal. Penalty shoot-out is Hard way to

fair. Lose. A great way to win. Dramatic way of finishing it. The

modern way of finishing it. The sold-out signs are up ensuring a

capacity crowd, all desperate for their team to triumph in what should

be a dramatic, and maybe a long evening.

Another replay tonight, Kilmarnock and Rangers battle it out

for a quarter-final place against Dundee or Dumbarton.

Killie assistant manager, Lee McCulloch, will oversee

tonight's game with their new boss, Lee Clark, watching from the stand.

Clark says lessons can be learned from the Ibrox clash.

I watched the game. I was impressed by that. To win the game in the

final third we need to be more productive from there. That is what

Lee and Peter will be stressing to the players anyway. To go and enjoy

it. Enjoy the occasion. It's a fantastic opportunity. A great

crowd. Good atmosphere and for our young players to go and continue

their good performances they had in the last couple of games.

The Radio Scotland Sportsound team are already on air building up

to live commentary of Hibs v Hearts on 810 medium wave and digital.

With updates from the Kilmarnock Rangers Cup replay and Motherwell

against Dundee United in the Premiership.

Norwegian midfielder, Kristoffer Ajer, has arrived

in Glasgow for signing talks with Celtic.

The 17-year-old is currently with Start in Norway,

but spent a week on trial at Celtic last month.

He flew in from a training camp in sunny Spain to be greeted

Ajer will undergo a medical and discuss personal terms

You must be happy to be here in Glasgow? Yeah, I'm really happy. I

enjoyed last time. Yeah. How does it feel to be coming to have talks with

Celtic, such a big club? It's a big club. We will see what will happen.

Tomorrow I'll talk more. So, we'll see. You like the weather here? I

love it. I'm from Norway, so no problem. Thanks! Yeah, right!

More and more people are enjoying a day at the races.

That's according to Scottish Racing who run the five racecourses in this

country - Ayr, Hamilton, Kelso, Musselburgh and Perth.

The number of spectators has risen by more than 13%

We sent John Barnes to Ayr races to find out.

It wasn't only exhausted horses getting a soaking today, the punters

were too. Despite the weather, they are still turning up in their

numbers. The total attendance figures for the five Scottish

courses last year was over 308,000. As far as the prize money on offer

for the racehorse owners ?#6. 6. 7 million. The Scottish economy

benefitted to the tune of ?173 million from Scottish racing. What's

the secret to Scottish racing success? I think what we are

offering is, one, good quality racing in Scotland. We have very

good horses. It's exciting. I think you can also have, you know,

husbands and wives, families can all come together and, unlike the

football, we tend to be open towards family entertainment. They have a

great team behind them most of the tracks in Scotland thech are working

hard to attract runners and a lot of southern trainers bring horses up

here. The bookies are usually laughing, what's the attraction for

the punters? You meet really nice people at races. All sorts. A good

family day out. The facilities at these racecourses are better than

they used to be too. It's a big improvement and encouragement. I

like horses, but the main reason is, I'm here to win money. You can do

that while weathering a storm outside or relaxing inside in the

warmth of the lounges. There are positive signs on the road

to Rio for former world cycling The Milngavie cyclist has been named

in Team GB for the Track World It's encouraging news as a crash

and knee injury kept Archibald off the track last month,

threatening her Olympic campaign. Fellow Scot, Callum Skinner, is also

named for the World Championships The former World Boxing Champion,

Walter McGowan, has died, aged 73. The Hamilton fighter won Scottish,

British, European and Empire titles before winning the world

flyweight title in 1966. Scotland produces good wee boxers.

1966 was Walter McGowan's year. There's the bell. There's the bell.

Britain has the Flyweight Championship of the World. Walter

McGowan has won on points. Memories of Walter McGowan,

who has passed away. Now, here's David Henderson

with a preview of tonight's Tonight, the Prime Minister is in

Brussels trying to hammer out a deal to reform the European Union. If he

gets his way, he'll fire the starters gun for a referendum on

Britain's place in Europe. And, it costs more than ?200,000 to raise a

child in Scotland, so is it worth it? We'll take a look on become two

at 10.30pm tonight. Now, there's a question.

Let's see what the weather has in store and it's

This weather Watcher watched the weather from indoors. This evening

and tonight the wet and windy weather continues. Dryer conditions,

drying to the north-west, gale force here. Wet for the central belt and

south. If we pull out and look you can see the band of rain sandwiched

between cold air ahead of it and behind it. Overnight that cold air

behind it digging in. Likely to see some snow at times. A yellow be

aware warning in force. You can see as we head through the early hours

the rain turning to sleet and snow. Perhaps even a dusting to low levels

as well. On higher ground several centimetres. Something to bear in

mind for tomorrow morning's commute. Through the course of Wednesday it

will improve. A line of wintry showers pushing in through the

Highlands and Islands. By mid afternoon dryer for all. P. Chilly,

five Celsius, cloudy. Further west some sunshine coming through here.

It should brighten up through Angus and the far north later on. The rain

will take a while to clear away from Shetland. The rest of the afternoon

into the evening and wintry showers pushing in towards the north-west.

Elsewhere, dry, clear and cold. Perhaps a touch of ice to western

parts, too. Thursday, the weather front responsible for the rain we

are seeing now clipping East Anglia, dryer weather behind it, although

Friday's weather on the horizon. Thursday in more detail. Generally,

bright with a few light showers across the west and north-west. The

best of the sunshine in the east. Chilly, five to seven Celsius.

Friday, that weather we saw earlier sweeping through, a wet day, windy

as well. By the weekend yet more rain arriving particularly for

western parts of the country. That's the forecast never end, isn't it,

thank you, Christopher. Now, a reminder of

tonight's main news. The Torness power station

in East Lothian is to stay open until 2030, seven years beyond its

previous decommissioning date. It's one of four of Britain's

nuclear power plants to be given an extended lifeline

beyond their scheduled closure. I'll be back with the headlines

at 8.00pm and the late bulletin just Until then, from everyone

on the team - right across the country -

have a very good evening.