13/01/2012 BBC Newsline

Good evening. This is BBC Newsline. Here are the headlines: The leaked

e-mail which shows the true extent of the crisis in accident and

emergency. And other car jacking in Belfast,

the 7th in 10 days. The end of an era, why this old

factory building is being demolished.

And strictly between ourselves, the dancing judge who is welded to

Belfast's industrial past. The biggest game of the season for

Ulster rugby. Join me for all the build up.

And I have frost in the forecast tonight. But can we expect more

winter sunshine. By we can reveal that several of

Northern Ireland's accident and emergency departments are under so

much pressure last weekend that staff were advised to discharge

patients and cancel operations. Urgent e-mails to staff obtained by

our Health Correspondent highlights a crisis in Antrim area hospital

and patients waiting on trollies at the Royal Victoria.

The health service is under pressure, according to this e-mail.

It was sent to senior management last Friday advising that there was

a shortage of beds across the system. The Letter From the

Director of acute services, Patricia Donnelly, says that all

health trusts are under health trusts are under

considerable bed pressure with a number of patients waiting many

number of patients waiting many number of patients waiting many

hours on trolleys for admission. In order to free up beds, staff were

asked to discharge patients were possible. We would like to see the

system work better. There are opportunities for that to happen in

the future. That requires not just the hospitals but everyone working

to change and modernise the system. It requires the public to see and

use the system differently. The e- use the system differently. The e-

mail highlights in developing There are major changes being made

to how the health services running, particularly we have to look at

people with urgent health care needs and how they can be treated

in better settings. That is not unique to this hospital. It is

ongoing work. We expect to be back ongoing work. We expect to be back

Trolley waiting is absolutely unacceptable. If people are in

hospital and do not need to be there or who are waiting for some

other procedure, and they could recuperate at home, I think it

makes sense to move those people out of hospital into a scenario

where they can continue to recuperate and free up those beds

for people who are more real. Newsline viewers have been telling

us on Facebook their experiences of delayed operations and long

weightings. But moving patients between hospitals in this way will

be the shape of things to come. -- long waiting times. The recent

health review states that Belfast's three hospitals should be treated

as one. This crisis happened without the added complications

that normally accompany a heavy fall of snow. Management will be

hoping that this relatively mild weather continues in order to give

them enough breathing space to get their hospitals in order.

There has been a spate of 7th hijackings or attempted hijackings

across Belfast in the recent days. The incidents targeting mostly

women have left the drivers shot and injured. It does not happen

very often but when it does, it is no less shocking for the victims. A

spate of car jacking has broken out across Belfast in the last 10 days.

The first on 3rd January in the Shankill area when a man forced a

woman from her car. A few days woman from her car. A few days

later, a youth hijacked a car from rugby road. Two men forced a woman

from her car on a hard Castle Street and in North Street, near

the city centre, a 57-year-old woman was bundled from her car by

three men who drove off in it. Four men dragged a woman from her

Porsche in Chadwick Street. And three men attempted to steal a car

at Hopewell place by threatening at Hopewell place by threatening

the driver with a screwdriver. is an opportunist crime. Make

yourself less likely by reducing the opportunity to the criminal and

make sure that your doors and windows are locked. Do not draw

undue attention to herself by having high-value items on display.

This is a terrifying experience for anyone, particularly women, been

dragged out of their cars. Somebody must have some idea who is doing

this. It needs to be stopped as soon as possible. The community

needs to help the police stop it. The latest incident was here in

John Street just off the law falls at 7:30pm. A woman motorist was

parking her vehicle here when she was confronted by a man wearing a

hooded top. There was a struggle and she was forced out of the

vehicle. He drove off at high speed. She was not injured but badly

shaken by what happened. One of the last shirt factory

buildings in Londonderry is to be knocked down. An internal wall

collapsed at the former Hamilton factory last week causing major

structural damage. The environment in it -- the Environment Minister

says it will have to be demolished without delay, perhaps as early as

this evening, because of the risk this evening, because of the risk

to the public. The foil road is closed between Craigavon Bridge and

closed between Craigavon Bridge and the John Street roundabout.

There were major if traffic restrictions around the site today.

The Hamilton shirt factory near Craigavon Bridge has been

deteriorating over recent years. In the last week, the city council

said it became seriously concerned after a major structural damage

incident inside the building. felt the building was no longer

stable and urgent action was needed by the authorities to come together

and bring this matter to a rapid conclusion. The planning services

have made a recommendation that the building should be demolished. We

expect work on the demolition to commence this weekend. Due to the

potential risk to the public, part of that neighbouring road has been

closed. The top deck of Craigavon Bridge remains open. This morning

proved a headache for many. Try to get down around the street, there

was no one there helping us. There have been well-documented problems

with his building over the years. Falling masonry led the council to

serve an order on the owner, and he erected scaffolding to ensure

public safety. The decision to approve the demolition will result

in yet another link with the city's textile heritage being lost. At one

stage, almost 20,000 people were employed in dozens of shirt

factories. Alex Attwood says no one likes to see an old building being

knocked down, especially one that was part of the factory -- fabric

of the city. Still to come: The simple step that

links Strictly Come Dancing with Harland and will fall.

And the 22-year-old Irish gymnast who has qualified to the Olympic

Games. Find out why his achievement is all the more remarkable.

Detectives investigating the murder in County Down of Philip Strickland

have made two further arrests. The 36-year-old was found shot in the

car or on Bali drain road to kneelers Spain on Wednesday night.

-- Lisbon on Wednesday night. The family of the murdered solicitor

Pat Finucane have been granted a judicial review of the Government's

decision not to hold a full public inquiry into the shooting. The

court hearing will be in May. Last October, the government reported --

appointed a lawyer to review the killing of the family rejected that

approach. I am pleased -- I am pleased that the judge has granted

us leave to go forward to a full judicial review and I think the

significant aspect of it was that it was unopposed. Peter Robinson

says he hopes the Scottish people know how much Unionists here want

them to remain part of the UK. The First Minister says any future vote

in favour of Scottish independence would have clear implications for

Northern Ireland. However, Martin McGuinness supports the right of

the Scottish people to determine the road future. The First and

Deputy First Minister's comments came during a summit in Dublin.

All nationalists together, Martin McGuinness appeared especially keen

to grip the hand of Alex Salmond, now the SNP leader is taking his

campaign to break-up the UK to a new level. Contrast that with the

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, learning that Mr Salmond had a

clues to me -- had accused him of bullying and hectoring the Scottish

people. I was not aware that he had said the British Government was

bullying. Alex, I do not think you should be so jumpy. The situation

is straightforward. Alex has a democratic mandate to put to the

British people the proposition that Scotland should be independent.

irony was not lost on Stormont ministers, themselves veterans of

countless crisis negotiations. Peter Robinson and I have a castle

in Belfast and we would be prepared to make it available for peace

discussions between the British government and Scotland. Martin

McGuinness supported the Scottish people's right to choose

independence but Peter Robinson appealed to them to stay part of

the UK family. We cherish the relationship we have. Nowhere else

in the United Kingdom would the bonds be more tightly drawn between

any other part of the United Kingdom from Northern Ireland's

point of view. Our peoples have moved from one side of that small

stretch of water to the other and back again many times over the

centuries. Alex Salmond sold -- told BBC Newsline that no one in

Northern Ireland need fear the repercussions should Scotland go it

alone. Scotland will always be a friend of Northern Ireland,

regardless of its status. We have two a free authorities here. If it

was three governments, two double the authorities and one island

authority, it would still work structurally. A few years ago, it

would be hard to conceive a summit of which the state of the union is

a bone of contention but it is Scottish independence, not a united

Ireland, which is the main talking point.

Also in Dublin, the search is on to find the best young scientist in

Ireland. This year's young scientist and Technology exhibition

is bigger than ever with a record 550 projects. Dozens of ideas have

been submitted from Northern Ireland ranging from innovation in

medicine to staying safe in the sun. Making science and technology fund

is just one part of this exhibition's appeal. There is also

the chance to be amazed, to learn and to make new friends. While

being judged and interviewed can be daunting, it is also an invaluable

experience. I was very scared at the start. Before I came, I thought

I was going to mess it up. Then when I came, I made sure I got

everything across and it went well. This project looks at how

accurately difference Boon's measure a dose of medicine. It is

her first time here but a scientist -- her science teacher is also a

veteran. This is so so prestigious, to get projects through to this

competition. The more you can get through, the better. I have 14

girls here at the moment, with seven projects. There are 16

schools and 30 projects from Northern Ireland. I have no doubt

that it will be able to develop these projects, given the economic

issues we face. There are skills, ideas, that will be to the fore as

we move the head into the future. One idea receiving attention is

this collarbone cast. A judge called a brilliant and an

orthopaedic surgeon wants to trial at. People seem to agree that

something needs to be done with the collar bone because whenever people

like given this sling, it does not hold the bones securely in place

and the bones are still sticking out after it has been healed. They

are left with a big star. It is a message often repeated, a scientist,

technology and engineering are where it is that for future jobs.

It is a message getting through in at least one school. Technology is

definitely taking off at school. Lots of people are becoming more

interested in it. I think that is right. Engineering is definitely

the area that people need to be going into for the future.

winners of the competition will be announced at teatime but for many

of those involved, just being here It's a sellout at Ravenhill in

Belfast tonight for the Ulster rugby team's biggest game of the

season so far. Can they tame the Leicester Tigers? Stephen Watson's

there. Certainly if their recent European

record is to go by, they Nick yes. Ulster have won their last 10

Heineken Cup matches here in a row. The fans are hoping for another

very special Friday night but the opposition does not come much

tougher. Leicester Tigers are the most successful team in this

competition. Five finals and 10 semi-finals. But the last time that

they came to Belfast in was an interesting occasion both on and

off the pitch. By the last time these two sides

met at Ravenhill it was a Sunday, which did not please everyone,

including Leicester, who lost 33-0 on the day. But Ulster have put in

some big performances at home in recent weeks and looked we peaking

at the right time. It is great to build a bit of momentum for what is

going to be while the biggest games of the year. Unfortunate the at the

Leicester away game we did not get the losing bonus points it is down

to this now. Leicester well, plenty of confidence because they have one

plenty of their recent games. Leicester know what to expect. One

of their key men played at Ravenhill for England's Saxons last

year and lost. I went there at last year and experience the conditions.

It is one of those places that you probably don't want to go to but I

think the personalities in the squad always live up to the squad

and want to play in the hardest game and the best game of the year.

We have got the players to go there and win. There could side with lots

of could foreign players and lots of good Irish internationals and a

very intimidating place. But if there's one club that can go to

Ulster and when, I am sure Leicester can. All the ingredients

are there for a class sick. -- classic. I am joined by a Tony

McWhirter and Steve Johnson. Have Leicester lost a little bit of the

European bite? I don't think so at all. I think we have had problems

this season with the World Cup and injuries but they are starting to

get on a roll again. Tony, do you think Ulster will be favourites for

this game? On recent form, yes. All-star have not lost here in four

seasons but Leicester have ended lost once since the start of

October so they come here with form but also a few injuries.

important is Stephen fairest, there callous man Foster? Absolutely

massive. He leads from the front. Certainly, at the crowd will expect

a massive game from Steven. Steve, what to Leicester in general know

about these very special Friday nights at Ravenhill? An

intimidating place. That is what they said when we went to Munster

and took their record away from them! We know it is going to be a

massive game but Leicester have done five finals, 10 quarter-finals,

they're good on the road. We are starting to find form and give

everybody steps up to the played tonight there are going to be a lot

of individual battles. It should be a cracking game. An Ulster win for

you tonight? Yes, this is the stronger side they have put out the

season and I'm confident they will, with the goods. Plenty of other

sport around this evening and this weekend. The last time Leicester

came to Belfast was an interesting occasion - on and off the pitch.

It's the fifth round of the Irish Cup this weekend - the big

Premiership teams make their first appearance in the competition.

Amateur league side Newington Youth Club have drawn Glentoran at the

Oval.To know they cannot make any mistakes when they take to the

pitch against Glentoran. That Sean Adams has been the captain for the

past five years. The main thing is everybody wants to play for the

team, everybody wants to work hard. Everybody enjoys their football.10

are still managed by the same man he took went to the quarter-final

of the Irish Cup nearly six years ago. That day, he got a red card

for getting a little bit excited on the touchline. It was one of those

things. We are all very passionate about it at this club. We thought

that things did not go away that day and thought it was the big team

getting a bit of success. But it was a good sign and a lot of

players progressed from that.10 have already overcome one battle

with the Glentoran. We have won the battle over the kit and it is our

home kit. Who knows what can happen. If they are victorious, it will go

down as one of the biggest upsets in the history of the Irish Cup.

There is no there is no place for James Maclean in the Republic of

Ireland euro 2012 Scott name today. -- squad named today. He may be

Ireland's latest Olympic qualifer, but Kieran Behan's journey to the

London Games has been anything but ordinary. The 22-year-old will

represent Ireland in gymnastics. Austin O'Callaghan reports.

Kieran Behan was born in London but qualifies for Ireland as his

parents are Irish. He spent part of his childhood in a wheelchair

because of the tumour. He then suffered serious head injuries

during a training accident at the age of 12. On the worst days my

mother would will meet to the kitchen window and we would sit

there and watch traffic go past to get my head moving and get used to

it. Basic things like throwing the ball up against the wall and try to

focus my eyes. It took a long time and are without a gymnastics for

about three years. But he was determined to make a full recovery

and now he will compete in the men's individual all-round

competition. In the end, I love gymnastics and it has probably made

me the person I am. If I did not do gymnastics and may still be in a

wheelchair. I have to keep pinching myself, I cannot believe it is real.

Only once before has an Irish gymnasts competed at the Olympic

Games. Kieran Behan can now add his name to that short list.

Next, a man who's well known for his knowledge of the quick-step,

the tango and all things ballroom on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing.

But you may be surprised to hear that he also has a connection to

Harland and Wolff Shipyard. Len Goodman, you're very welcome to the

programme. Letter start with that connection, what is that about?

When I left school, it in 1959, or your parents wanted you to have the

trade. I became a welter at Harland and Wolff in north Woolwich. They

were ship repairs. That is my connection with the famous Harland

and Wolff. That has led cheated taking part in the Titanic story?

marvellous documentary, which it did a few weeks back, which is

coming out in April on the BBC. I had such a wonderful time. I was

here for 12 days and had a marvellous time and went to all the

places. What is great is that you get to their way you cannot

normally get in. I was in the drawing offices and all over the

shop. Absolutely fascinating. Strictly is a titanic project in

itself. You could be up there live talk-show in Belfast next month.

Are we ever going to see you up strutting your stuff? I don't think

so, to be honest with you. We are coming here, because this is great.

Last year we had a fabulous time and the audience got into it. They

were really up for it. You have thousands of people in this arena

and brewing end cheering, it was wonderful. The last Friday,

Saturday and Sunday in debris, and we are here. I will be swanning

around the town! Ballroom used to be seen as old-fashioned, with

respect, but now you see so many people of all ages going to the

classes. That is right. When I first used to do it, you would

never say you were a ballroom dancer. But now, it is good, it has

credibility. Thank you for being with us tonight. I know you claim

in specially to be with us so we are honoured and privileged. It is

my pleasure. We had better stop because it is near Leek... Said

then! Time now for the weather forecast. I think he will be about

Sixes, or maybe the 7th! We are looking forward to the weekend. A

gorgeous day for lend to see Belfast and Northern Ireland today.

There has been more cloud in the West and that area of cloud will

flirt with us over the weekend. So it may not be just as sunny as it

was today over the weekend. It will be Chile and dry and brighter times.

With the breeze picking up over the weekend, the fog should be more

limited. We are likely to see a bit of fog forming tonight.

Temperatures in most places dropping close to freezing or just

below. It will be a chilly day, especially as the breeze starts to

pick up but it will be dry and bright. Perhaps not as much

sunshine as we saw today. Overall, we are looking at a little bit more

cloud Camorra but still reasonably bright and dry. Lunchtime tomorrow,

the breeze will be more noticeable, especially along the Antrim coast.

Most places will be feeling a little bit cooler, especially in

the breeze. But it is not bad at all, it is January, and compared to

the recent mild weather it would just feel a bit colder. More that

dry, Chile whether to come on As long as it does not rain, we