22/12/2016 East Midlands Today

Our top story tonight: After Berlin, armed police on our streets

And they've been deployed in crowded places to reassure people over

Christmas and New Year. I wonder how actually effective it is if somebody

wants to drive a lorry down a pedestrian walkway or carry a bomb

in a backpack. Also tonight, independence at last for Sally.

After 40 years in a secure unit, she is now in her own home. The

difference is now with Sally, she can choose what you would like to

do. Everything that she does on a daily basis is down to what Sally

would like to do. Nott plus, the turbines which are taking their time

to time. Three years and counting. And and eight year mystery of Mr

livered Christmas cards is finally solved. Featuring three happy

ending. Good evening and welcome

to Thursday's programme with Quentin Rayner

and me, Geeta Pendse. Armed police have begun patrolling

crowded places across most terror attacks overseas.

the public following recent Today, they were mingling

with shoppers in the centre And they'll be on duty, in public,

until after the New Year. Our social affairs correspondent,

Jeremy Ball, reports. A sign of the times,

police firearms officers patrolling You can expect to see them at major

sporting events in the New Year So, what are the shoppers

here make of it all? It's reassuring to

see them with guns, but I wonder what the

actual effect of it is? If somebody wants to drive a lorry

down a pedestrian walkway I think if people see

that they are there, it will give I don't think bringing guns

onto the city of Nottingham or But it's more than a decade since

armed police carried out routine Now they are proud of

a regional firearms unit usually dealing with

specific incidents. Now you will also see them

in crowded places across Leicestershire, Lincolnshire

and Northamptonshire. It's run by what is known

as the East Midlands We've got no specific

intelligence to suggest there is anything likely to take

place in the East Midlands. This is solely

a precautionary measure. It is to provide some visible

reassurance to the residents of Leicester, Leicestershire

and Rutland. And also if you need very unlikely

event that an incident did occur, the officers are in the right

location with the right equipment and are able to

respond very quickly. It's a very unlikely

event that happened deadly truck attack

on another Christmas market. It would be a deterrent

and I think we've got to These armed officers

are just just normal police officers with a firearm, they've

gone through all the same training, they've carried out similar

rules to other officers. They are still approachable,

they are doing their One of their jobs is

to keep us all safe. The UK's terrorism threat level

is currently described That hasn't changed for some time

and will be more aren't patrols across most

of the East Midlands Germany is in Nottingham city

centre tonight for us. So, these armed patrols

are in Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire,

but not in Derbyshire. It's because Derbyshire Police

aren't part of the regional They've kept their own

local firearms team. But they say they're doing

all the usual threat assessments, at events where there

are large crowds. They told us also speaking

to the intelligence services, it's business as usual in

Derbyshire. This latest use of armed

police seems to be This story's prompted a big

response on Social Media. Louis Riley put this

picture of the police in Leicester on Twitter,

saying it was reassuring to see Meanwhile on Facebook,

Lulu Chamberlain says - Thank you to the police,

but I sincerely hope Mark Evans says - We should all feel

safer with the added protection. And Martin Dean says -

Sadly this is the world we live in, but I for one feel

safer when I see them. But here in Nottingham,

a brief note of caution from the deputy leader of the City

Council. Graham Chapman told us these

Christmas markets need trade. And he's worried that over-reaction,

might send out the wrong signals. Yes, lots of views on those armed

police patrols on our Facebook page. If you want to contribute,

find that debate here. In a separate development,

police in Derbyshire have confirmed this evening that two men questioned

on suspicion of terror offences earlier this

month have been released. The men, aged 22 and 27,

were arrested in Derby on the 12th of December

by Counter Terrorism teams. Police say there are no

grounds to press charges. Now, imagine living

locked up in institutions That used to be the reality

for 58-year-old Sally Fenwick from Nottinghamshire,

who developed learning difficulties But now, with support from carers,

she's looking forward to her first It's all part of Nottinghamshire

County Council's plan to move patients from secure units

to independent living. James Roberson has

been to meet Sally. Have you got your plans

ready for tonight? Going with her carer

through her own front door, something that the last 40 years,

Sally Fenwick not choose something that the last 40 years,

Sally Fenwick could not choose Now, though, she has her own flat

in Stapleford and a new Sally was severely

affected by a virus as a child, which left her

with learning difficulties and It meant she spent four

decades almost entirely inside secure hospitals

and institutions. So, that wasn't a nice

experience at all? Let's put this on there,

just so that we can see. It's taken Dawn two years

to coax Sally into leaving the last institution and now

to start enjoying a free life. The differences now,

with Sally, Sally can choose whatever

she'd like to do. Everything that Sally does

on a daily basis is down Nothing is pitched to Sally

that she wouldn't want to Nottinghamshire County Council and

Nottingham City Council want to move dozens of people still

in institutions out of them. It's part of a national

review of secure care after the scandal of abuse revealed

five years ago at the Winterbourne Can county councils

afford to do this for The county council and

the local authorities We are very committed

to supporting the remaining number of people that

are in long-stay hospital settings We have an absolute

commitment to do that. How do you feel

about living here now? And what do you think

about the people who look Our health correspondent Rob is here

now. Rob, things seem to have

worked out really well for Sally. Why is there now so much

more emphasis on moving patients out of institutions

and into the community? It's to try and get more success

stories like that, because the conventional thinking these days is

that hospital sale institutions offer too much medication, there are

sometimes restrained procedures used in the borough in isolation too

much. They would be much better in a homely environment rather than a

hospital one. There is some concern though

about the pace of change? That is indeed. We spoke to a

leading charity who told this programme that they believe it's

just not happening fast enough. Every since the panorama expose a

shoot the abuse of residence at Winterbourne review, there has been

a desire to do more best. They say could be happening you lot quicker.

The NHS have opened a programme to close up to half of those beds in

these units by 2019. That is very welcome. Councils and the NHS are

working together across the country to make that change happen, but it

can come soon enough families who have loved ones in those units who

are incredibly worried by what is happening to them and Charlotte

Dujardin meeting in a senior them. How have things been

going in Nottinghamshire? Lets you look at the latest figures.

This is the picture in Nottinghamshire. The aim is to

reduce this significantly down to around 40 by April of 2018. That is

the target. It has to be said it's not all about speed, it's about

getting it right, because people don't get on with the people they

move with, this is a major life change and they have got to make

sure it's done well. Not always be deserve a thing. Thank you very

much, Rob. Police investigating two serious

sexual assaults in Derby say they're Officers released this e-fit

and recently appealed for information after linking two

similar attacks in Darley Abbey Police say they've taken

calls naming several men, who could be responsible,

and a number of new lines A new 50-metre swimming pool

at Moorways centre in Derby The City Council says the new pool

will replace the existing one which it closed down earlier this

year to cut costs. The authority originally planned

to borrow ?20 million for the replacement,

but is now warning that rising prices could lead to it

costing considerably more. An observant driver should have seen

a young Derbyshire chef, who died after he was struck by a car late

at night, according to a coroner. 21-year-old Halcyon Theuri fell

into the road after getting He was hit by a taxi driver

in Alfreton who failed At the inquest into his death today,

the coroner recorded A 21-year-old chef described as

hard-working, caring and loving. In August last year, this young man

drunk after a night out in Ripley with a friend was on his way home

when he was sick in a taxi and asked to leave. He was then involved in a

scuffle at a car park with the taxi driver, before wandering off.

Minutes later, he fell tripped into Wingfield Road in Alfred and, where

he was hit by another taxi. He died shortly afterwards lying on the

road. The coroner said because of death was a head injury as she

recorded a narrative verdict. She said he was struck a glancing blow

by the car while lying in the world. Though the taxi driver didn't see

the 21-year-old, an observant drivers should have seen him. She

concluded that his vehicle and its faulty DNS to, low visibility on the

road due to heavy rain and the lack of signal from the young man as he

lay on the road all contributed to his death. There are lessons to be

learned concerning the circumstances of his death. Concerning the care

and upkeep of taxi vehicles and the duty of care they should have

passengers invulnerable states. He was 30 wonderful person and he will

be missed so very, very much. It does bring home the reality of the

vulnerability of young people when they have been out of an evening

drinking. I think it's fair to say that this is every parent 's

nightmare. That something will happen to their loved one when

you're out. The coroner has said she will be writing to amber taxis with

the taxi job was employed at the time about her concerns. He is now

no longer working as a taxi driver and his vehicle has been

decommissioned. Patients, carers and visitors

who use a free bus service linking two Nottinghamshire hospitals say

they're angry it's to be scrapped. Around 4,000 journeys each year

are made on the NHS bus, set up five years ago after Newark

hospital lost its A E department. But now health bosses say it's

become too costly to keep going and will be axed

from the New Year. Setup to help the journeys

between a downgraded hospital with no A E department

and the nearest centre with one, but managers say

this NHS funded bus between Newark ?16.50 per round trip

or ?33,000 a year. It's been used, but not

used all the time. Unfortunately, with transport not

being called for NHS funding for hospital visitors, that's one

area where when we spoke to members of the public,

they thought overall it's better to prioritise

our funds on the actual Campaigners say they're angry

they're not even being given a I think it's so unfair,

because it is very difficult to get to Kingsmill and people need it

and people are upset already. If you live in Bolton,

Farndon or elsewhere, you have to get a bus

go into Newark and then you have to get the Mansfield bus, get off that

bus and wait for a third bus or maybe a fourth bus.

That means you're taking a five-hour round trip.

NHS managers say they will talk to other transport providers,

but according to their timetable, this hospital bus

A joint operation between police forces in Derbyshire and Lancashire

has seen ten men sentenced to a total of more than 32 years

25-year-old Tam Van-Ler received the longest

term of eight years, following an investigation

into organised immigration crime and conspiracy to produce cannabis.

Neil Hardy will face five-and-a-half years in prison.

The eight other offenders received sentences of between 18

Today saw the start of the big Christmas getaway

are due to set off from the airport over this festive period.

That's an increase on last year, with 10,000 more passengers

This follows its busiest summer since the recession,

when more than three million people used the Castle Donnington site.

including that Christmas postcard puzzle, which has finally been

Now, to the continuing tale of this pair,

the two turbines which tower over a Severn Trent sewage

They were first erected more than three years ago.

However, they have yet to fully work -

despite being given complete safety clearance several months ago.

are said to be baffled by why the turbines only turn

But officials say they're optimistic all will be

resolved in the New Year, as Simon Hare reports.

They dominate the landscape on the eastern side of Derby,

but despite having just passed their third

birthday, it's been slow process getting these wind turbines actually

The delay is all because they show up on the air

traffic control radar at East Midlands airport.

The ground-breaking technology has been installed and

earlier this year, received the go-ahead

Yet the turbine still aren't turning, apart from on a few recent

We've seen turbines working over the weekends during

December whilst the airport runway has been getting refurbished and the

So people are just confused now, very frustrated

as to what the reason is as to why these turbines aren't turning

Severn Trent Water, which owns the turbines, says it still in

talks with the airport and the new major supplier.

That firm, Avalant, says it's optimistic everything

will be running through the early in the New Year.

But that's something the people of Spondon have heard

There are not very good, are they?

They're not on very often and so, what do you do?

Quite a few people on our estate have

I just think it's a total waste of money.

And they should've got their facts right before they put them up,

They are something which could have great

It's a way forward for the country as a whole and used all over

If they're there and they've been ready for a long time,

Now with Christmas Day nearly here we've been asking you to send

us your festive pictures as we countdown to gifts,

Here are just a few of the snaps you've sent, with most of them

showing how it's your pets, which are getting into

But it doesn't just have to be just about how your animals are getting

So, if you haven't shared a picture yet, then you can get involved

Derby County have got through three games in six days

Starting on Tuesday its another three in six days,

including two against near rivals for the play off places.

For the Rams first team today, that was the annual trip

to the projects they support at the City's Children's Hospital.

It's football, but not as they normally know it.

Derby stars being given a lesson by young patients at

Except for one player, Max Lowe, who couldn't

Called out by your own manager, but who cares?

Today was about giving gifts, little ones for the young people here, big

ones with the word itself, all paid for from the players own pockets. It

was really fun. When you get things like this happening, it makes it

better and it gets a good atmosphere and get everyone involved. Click the

better for everyone. This is one of these days that yes, they realise

that when they seek it's not as privileged as them, spending

Christmas in hospital, you just hope that they have a semblance of

realisation that we are lucky and we have to make the most of the moment

that we've got. Just like table football, competitive spirit was in

evidence on the crafts table. Attention to detail. 3.40 nine. Any

takers? That seems harsh. Max Lowe was the centre of attention. It put

a smile on my face. I did Nasa framework really. If your friends

keep you humble, a visit here well. Is not a lot, getting little gifts.

We might get them a table tennis table as well. They don't want to be

on here over Christmas. We want to make it the best for them. This is

lovely PR any players have been generous, but as the swoop in and

out, does this actually do any good? Absolutely. If you look at a

hospital but has no play area, the admission times are much longer and

pain levels are higher. Having a joyful time in hospital helps with

getting children better quicker. Is still not sure? Luca Brecel young

Rams fan up against Scott Carson. -- lick at this young Rams fan.

Onto Forest and some good news for fans on striker

He is fully fit for the festive fixtures and has decided not to go

Britt was called up by Congo for the tournament,

which could have seen him miss a month of Forest's

But after being dogged by recent injuries he will not be taking part.

I'm going to sit out of the African nations,

cos I really want to focus on playing games before I

I've spoken to the manager of Congo, I've spoken to the manager of Forest

and my agent and my family and we've come to the decision

that it's the right thing to do.

In Speedway, there will be racing in Leicester next year.

The future of the sport in the city had been in doubt,

But the lease on the stadium's been bought by the Speedway Promoters

Association to make sure a team can ride.

another step forward for the Jacksdale World Supersport

Next season, he'll have the money of a factory team behind him.

He'll be with Kawasaki Puccetti, alongside five time

what do you do if you receive a hand-delivered Christmas card

through your door but it's not addressed to you?

Well, for Angie Kenny from Leicestershire,

that's been the dilemma she's now faced for nearly a decade.

Each Christmas, she's received a card for a mystery couple called

Lynne and Bob from a sender called Eileen.

This week, remarkably, Angie has finally solved the mystery

by tracking them down and today they all met

Strangers but together they Christmas card. This was intended

for Lynn on the right and her husband Bob, but like seven war

before it, it arrives at the home of Angie on the left. Desperate to

track the couple down, she turned to neighbours who suggested the house

just doors away. Bob opened the door and I said do you know Irene? Berlin

came round as you put your hands to her face and I knew it was higher.

You must be delighted? I'm delighted. It's the best Christmas

present I could have wished for. Is happy to, inside this photograph of

her as a young child with her parents. It's 50 years old and it's

the only one that I have of my mum and dad and my grandparents in the

background. It's lovely to think that somebody would keep something

like that rather than just rip it up and threw it in the bin. Puzzle

solved, the last thing to do is reveal the rather shocked centre. It

turns out Eileen is Lynne and today she is meeting the women she has

been accidentally sending cards to for almost a decade. Thank you so

much ready Christmas cards with the last eight years. I'm in shock. I

didn't realise that and you would the guides for that long. I am so

pleased that she actually got them now. And a photograph that was in

the last one. Well it is the end of the Christmas card mystery, if the

site of a new friendship. They've all got one extra Christmas card to

write next year. I love that. Thank goodness they didn't get it in the

bin. That was was so beautiful as well, is a good work. We happy

story. Not much for the weather. There are some happy moments, but

sad moments as well which I will come to any moment. A good weather

story today. We had lovely spells of sunshine. We have clear blue skies

for part they are today. It has been a pleasant day which has led us to

this evening being dry with plenty of clear skies and that is going to

leave us tonight to a touch of frost added the Tories before we get the

cloud rolling in. It's Ryan Ledson about, plenty of clear skies, a

little bit nippy as we head over night. During the LA arrows of the

morning, the Breeze says to pick up from the south-west and that the

head of storm Barbra which I will talk about more at a moment.

Temperatures down to 34 degrees throughout the evening. Starting off

tomorrow dry and bright. Especially for the south-east. You will notice

as he had through the morning, the winds are going to strengthen. They

will be strong and gusty with the yellow warning from the Met office.

40 to 60 mild an hour gusts of wind. Especially as the rain comes

through, which is associated with storm Barbara. It's going to rattle

through quite quickly. Southern parts of Lincolnshire staying dry

until after dark in that room will come through. Wind speeds very

strong and gusty. If you are travelling tomorrow, keep listening

to the forecast. There will be surface water and spray on the

roads. For Christmas Eve, looking at the very decent day, breezy, but

dry. Dry, bright and breezy. Anyone front for Christmas Day. Quite mild

temperatures for a Christmas Day. Not quite record-breaking for us,

but we could get a little bit higher than that and it will be windy as

well. This next front coming through on Christmas Day evening is a cold

front, which means once their clear zoo, Boxing Day looks lovely. I

think that will be the day you get out walking off their Christmas

dinner. Dry, bright and fuelling pressure. Until then, quite windy.

We would be having a Christmas dinner on Christmas Day, we will

have a salad. It's not right, I demanded changes. People are posting

pictures of snow on social media to make themselves feel Christmas Eve.

That's all for us tonight. We will be back later with the latest

bulletin. We will see you then.