24/08/2011 Look East - East

Welcome to Look East. In the programme tonight. Medical experts

say it is safe to let this killer out from a mental hospital. The

family of his two victims disagree. Wind farm alley, the ever

increasing number of turbines in the fens P KOed by MK. How Norwich

were dumped out of the Carling Cup. Across the sea to sufficient fobg

in a kayak. Complete with a sur prize visit from Prince Harry P --

First tonight, the psychiatric patient being set free just seven

years after he killed a mother and her son. Gregory Davis pleaded

guilty to the manslaughter of Dorothy Rogers and her son Michael.

At the trial the judge said he posed an extremely grave danger to

the public. But medical experts say it was a psychotic episode brought

on bay mixture of medication and alcoholism. Their opinion now, he

is well enough to be discharged. On the outside Gregory Davis lived

like a normal man but he was a man suffering from a psychotic mental

condition. He knew Dorothy Roger, her son Michael and their friend

Michael Coles from the local pub. It is now a renrand but as a pub

they used to drink here. In January of 2003, Gregory Davis came to

Dorothy's home here in Milton Keynes. Armed with a 12 inch

carving knife and a hammer he turned violent. He attacked Mr

Coles and turned on Dorothy. She suffered 31 injurys from the knife,

25 from the hammer. After the attack at the house, Dorothy's

teenage son Michael, who saw what happened, tried to flee the scene.

He came here, he ran to this play park. But Davis gave chase and it

was here that he stabbed him twice. At Crown Court Davis admitted two

counts of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished

responsibility. Labelled a grave and imminent danger to the public

he was sent to Broadmoor. Seven- and-a-half years on, a mental

health tribunal has ruled he is ready for a conditional discharge.

Tomorrow, a multi-agency group will look at supportive accommodation.

Sport of the Rogers family are outraged. Shocked. Appalled.

Disappointed. Let down by the legal system. Saddened by everything, and

scared, to be honest, that this guy will be allowed to walk the streets

and who knows when. If you look at it objectively you have to identify

the court identified as indeed everyone else had, this was a sick

young man, not a bad young man, that is an important distinction.

He had to remain inside a maximum security mental hospital, until

such time as experts, you know, not the local nurse or something, but

experts in mental health decided he was well enough to start being

released into the community. Tomorrow's meeting may change

Gregory Davis e's life but for the victim s' family life has never

been the same. More evidence is merging of how important the wind

farm industry is to the region though the turbines remain as

controversial as ever. Over the last few weeks we have been

concentrating on the big farms springing up offshore but they are

still being built on shore as well. The red dots show every wind

Farrell up and running or in the process of being built. The blue

dots show those places waiting for planning permission. You will see

that one part of Cambridgeshire is becoming very popular. Our chief

reporter has been to the wind farm alley of the east. An �18 million

investment in wind power in Cambridgeshire today. It is a

working farm, run by the co- operative. They have eight turbines

on their land. Ground works have been carried out to prepare for the

erection of seven next spring. They will off set 26,000 tonnes of

carbon dioxide a year. They stand 100 metres tall. Helping the Co-op

filling its green credentials. They look impressive. They make little

noise, so what is not to like? Well some 40 miles away wind power is

cutting no ice with these protestor, at a public inquiry, they are

fighting plans for a proposed four turbine farm at Bic on the. The

council have made their decision, and that is that it is the wrong

site, in the wrong place. And that planning permission should be

refused. This wind farm has been fused by the council. Five local

parish councils. Not one body has stepped forward and said it is a

good site for a wind farm. The only supporters are the land owners and

the developers. This is the wind farm near whittle sea. Eight

turbines have been generated power since 2006. The company want to

build a further six turbines here There is a deal of misinformation

on the internet. That is not helpful at all. What we would

encourage people to do, is to come down to a wind farm such as this

one, have a look for themselves, stand underneath and see how quiet

they are. We have to phew find a new way to generate electricity and

the cheapest form in the UK is onshore wind. We think areas like

Cambridgeshire have a huge potential to do more to generate

green electricity for the whole of the UK. That is the sales pitch and

not even will be persuaded but this afternoon councillors approved

plans for six more turbines. Later in the programme. Another flashing

for one of our football teams and that amazing kayak voyage across

A businessman wants teenagers who destroy property to be given a

tougher sentence. Part of a paintball business owned by Mike

Mason was burned to the ground earlier this week. He says he has

been the victim of many similar attacks in recent years. It has

taken Mike Mason more than 20 years to build up his skirmish paint ball

business. As of yesterday morning, this is all that remained of his

Necton site here. 20,000 worth of damage. Police are treating it as

arson. Sick. There is 27 years of my life here. Just... Gone. Over

the last few year, the company has been the target of dozens of

attacks. The recent security camera pictures show teenagers vandalising

the site in Norwich. They were caught and punished. Mr Mason says

most of trouble happens during the summer holidays. We seem to be

using the carrot-and-stick and we seem to have forgotten about the

stick and trying to use the carrot to encourage good behaviour, in the

youth today. I don't think that is enough. In a statement the police

For Mr Mason the priority is to get his business back up and running

and survive the summer holidays. A patient with Legionnaire's Disease

has died at Basildon Hospital. The patient died on Saturday. Separate

investigations have been launched by the hospital, the Health and

Safety Executive, and the police. Two other patients have died at the

hospital in the last nine years, after contracting the disease. A

woman was killed when she was hit by a train on a level crossing at

Needham Market in Suffolk this afternoon. It happened on the

London to Norwich line, on a cogsz at the end of Gypsy Lane. The line

was shut after the incident, and there were major delays throughout

the afternoon. Controversy over how much the chief executive of our

councils are paid is back again. This time in Essex. It has merged

that Joanna Killian the chief executive of the County Council has

been paid a bonus of nearly �7,000. But the payment has been criticised

by the leader of the Liberal Democrat opposition. County hool in

Chelmsford with executive pay is back under the spotlight. In April

this year Joanna Killian, the chief executive, received a one off bonus

of �6 900. Joanna Killian is now reporteded -- reportly the highest

paid council chief. Councillor Mike Mccorry leads the opposition. He

says the bonus shouldn't have been offered. Particularly when many

staff at County Hall face uncertainty over their jobs.

time is now right for the council to take a long, hard look at its

bonus payments, to senior executives. In the current economic

climate, to pay bonus payments to senior members of staff, is just

not right. But the council defended the bonus, saying in October Joanna

Killian accept add 5% reduction in her annual salary and has received

no base pay increase or bonus since then. The bonus was for work done

the previous year and it added that Joanna Killian is chief executive

of both Essex and Brentwood council and her pay reflects her unique

role in local Government. An appeal in hemry of four men who were

killed in an industrial accident in Great Yarmouth in January has

raised �30,000. The men all came from Suffolk and were working at

sub contractors at Claxton Engineering, when a steel structure

collapsed on to them. A mine from the Second World War has been blown

up 20 miles off the coast of Essex. The German mine was sitting in more

than 100 feet of water. It was discovered during work on the

Greater Gabbard wind farm. And underwater robot was used to attach

an explosive charge. It was blown up by Romara. A new machine is

revolutionising the way that coches mint are harvested. Coleman only

uses mint from Norfolk farms and the farmers say it is the harvester

that helps keep the flavour intact. Family run firm has been growing

spear mint since the '60s thaich produce and harvest round 1,000

tonnes a year, along with three other local farms. Previously the

herb was cut at the root, chopped up and sent to the factory as mush.

The stalks would have to be removed. This new machine improves the whole

process By stripper harvesting the leaf from the stem, we have reduced

the amount of damage to the leaf. We are only talking off what the

factory requires and maximising the flavour in that way. The harvester

is one of a kind. I works by stripping the leaves off the staux.

They are pushed across the roller, sucked up through a vacuum and

blown into the trayer. Within an hour they are in the factory and

ready to be processed. Mint is thought to be one of the first

herbs discovered. It was found in Egyptian tombs dating back to 1,000

BC. It is likely it was brought to the UK by the Roman, who used it

for sauces, and a mouth freshener. There are round 30 different

species and 500 different varieties and it is known to be a good pest

deterrent to rats and mice. As the mint harvest draws to a close the

success means it could be rolled out to other farms across the

On now to our series on alcohol abuse, on Monday we spoke to

Richard Fitzsimons, and his family, about his battle with alcoholism.

Yesterday, we looked at the amount you get in a unit of alcohol, and

how much some people think it is OK to drink. Tonight it is Dr Martin

Philips who are based at the Norfolk and Norwich University

Hospital and is a specialist in diseases of the liver. Tell me, if

you were looking at two livers, one perfectly healthy. Not touched by

alcohol and one that was badly damaged, what difference would you

see? The normal liver would be very nice and smooth, it would be a

large organ. As you drink too much alcohol, initially, fat will

infiltrate into the liver and make it very large, but later on, when

the liver is severely damaged and that is when we talk about

cirrhosis it shrinks and becomes small and knobbly. Once it is like

that there is nothing you can do to make it better? Once a patient

develops cirrhosis that is irreversible and is associated with

high risk of complications and death. There are things we can do

about it and the most important is to stop drinking, because even

stopping drinking at this stage can make a difference. When somebody

presents to you with a liver like that, I mean how young are we

talking? Well, that is interesting, in that the patients that we see in

our liver clinics used to come in their late 20s or early 30s at the

earliest, ten or 15 years ago n that time, things have changed. Now

we are seeing patients coming much earlier. We are seeing young men in

their early to mid 20s and women coming in their early 20s. The

youngest I saw was a 19-year-old woman. When you say to them if you

don't stop drinking you are going to die, what is the reaction?

I see these patients, as you rightly say, they are often at

death's door. At this stage it is much easier I think for patients to

realise the severity of the problem and there is a higher chance they

will stop. There is a message for society, isn't there, I mean we

have always looked across the channel, maybe to, see the

Europeans drink morgue wine than we do do we have to change the way we

approach drink? Are we different from the way they handle drink?

is not an easy answer. The culture of heavy drinking is not a new one.

It has been there for centuries what the public need to realise,

there has been a change in the last 20 or 30 years because it has got

much worse. The amount of alcohol the whole of society has increased.

It is all of us. As a result health implications have increased as well.

At a time when hospitals have no money, the cost to the NHS is going

through the roof What people need to realise is mortality is

increasing T death rate from alcohol-related diseases has

doubled in the last ten to 15 years. If you were to say to somebody give

up drinking all together, is that the answer or can you drink in

moderation? Look, there is clear evidence that the majority of

people in the country are able to use alcohol sensibly, but there is

a large and sizeable minority who are misusing alcohol on a regular

basis what people need to understand is if that is the case

there are likely to be health implication and increased death

rate as well.? One last question, and this is a Croy the whole of

society, young people, old people, middle class people, people who are

working class or upper class, everybody... Across all ages, sex

and socio-economic groups. Absolutely. Thank you for being

with us. Norwich City swapped the Premier League for the Carling Cup

last night and their manager made 11 changes to the team that played

on Sunday. The result, a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of an

impressive MK Dons n the other cup game Northampton were well beaten

by Wolves. Norwich boss Paul Lambert might have been expected to

suffer a heavy home defeat at some point but not against MK dons in

the cup. They made 11 changes to the side that drew with Stoke. This

loose pass won't have impressed as the Dons interaccepted and showed

their impressive finishing through luke Chadwick. A first half to

forget for the Premier League new boys. This shot went clos but

Chadwick carved his former club apart once more for the Dons third.

More mistakes led to a fourth for the visitors. Powell proving while

they run defeated. Chadwick's goals were magnificent. The way he took

them and the way they were played. One was out of this world.

Baldock's great effort and Powell who came on as substitute.

Everybody contributed. Tonight was the first night in over two years

we have been beat heavily, and you put yourps and you go again. After

seeing off Liverpool last year this could have put them in front. No

front run as the club stroked two past defence and two more in the

second half kicked the hosts out of the competition. We were up against

a good team. We wish them well and we learn from it. I have given them

a couple of days off because we have been playing Saturday, Tuesday,

Saturday Tuesday, and we only have a small squad. I asked them to come

back fresh on Friday morning, and shaved, hair combed. Looking ready

to go. After an unforgettable week for Peterborough it is their turn

tonight when they face Middlesbrough. In 194132 Dutch MEP

tried to escape the Nazi occupation of their country, by paddling

across the North Sea in their kayaks. Only eight survived. When

they arrive on a beach at sides well they ar -- arrested and put in

a police cell. One of them said I have never felt more free than that

first night in a British prison. Over the last 48-hours that voyage

has been recreated with Prince Harry among the spectators. Alex is

on the beach. Don't be fooled. What a lovely evening. It was very

different for four young rowers for Suffolk earlier on. Extraordinary

what they have achieved. 42 hours paddling across from the Dutch

coast here to Sizewell in some atrocious conditions. On some oing

occasions they fell asleep. Two hours ago or so, they made land

fall and at the same time they brought to a wider public the

heroism of 32 Dutch men 72 years ago. Just after lunch the support

boat appears. Today, little hint of the seasickness wind and lightning

storms the six have endured. Earlier, one of the charitys behind

the team gets bad news from those in the north sea. Unfortunately

three of the boy, Alec Harry and Ed had to pull out last night, because

it is such a gruelling journey, but Olly Hicks and two of the Dutch men

are still on course. Then at last welcomed by supporters on the beach

Alec Greenwell, Ed and another were developed off. It was tough.

had to pull out? It is painful. Just been the most incredible

experience. Exhausting. The sort of pain and turmoil you go there is

incredible. Minutes later and after 118 miles translan tinge rower Olly

Hicks and two Dutch marines made land fall. Tough crossing ?Y,

was tough. First night was windy. We had good weather, the last 20

miles was hard. Earlier an unexpected guest. Prince Harry took

time out from his helicopter training to show his support. He is

keen to take time out to support the guys and see them land on the

beach; not only because he is a great friend of Olly's but he

supports one of the charitys the men are rowing for, combat stress.

The team were. Lating the daring feat of 32 Dutch men. Four years

before the allies entered Holland they paddled kayaks to escape the

Nazi occupation only eight made it to shore including Henry and his

brother. This is amazing for us. We came here and we didn't know what

to expect. We waved the boys goodbye at the other side of the

sea, and now this happening, the, one of the first people we bumped

into was Prince Harry. The brothers were arrested, fearing they might

be German spies. The bravery of these men is not forgotten. I think

that is very important, and I am very touched these young men are

remembering that. While today's feat is still fresh in our mind the

heroism of those who died trying to cross the North Sea 07 years ago

was marked with a permanent memorial at Sizewell. And here is

this memorial standing beside it. Olly Hicks I am glad you managed to

join us after this extraordinary achievement you must be shattered.

You don't look it I am feeling tired to say the least. It was a

fantastic trip. Unfortunate that only three of us got across. That

underlines how difficult it was for the original Dutch men. Yes, if you

set out on ambitious challenges you can't expect to succeed 100% of the

time. How did you keep going? You fell asleep? We had a me Dick and

she was talking to me all the time from the support boat. That kept me

awake quite a lot. But I found uncanny ability to keep paddling

while I was asleep and keep my balance. Why does this stand out

for you? Well, we decided to make the North Sea crossing, inspired by

this monument, Harry Franks b he is a Suffolk man. We were discussing

it in the pub and we said why don't we do this. And rekindle the spirit.

Seemingly no-one knows who they are and we said, we did a lot of

research into it. Harry, Prince Harry made it earlier today, a

great boost to your cause, and a cause close to your heart, what you

are setting out to achieve. Absolutely wonderful that Harry

turned up, and it was a shame we didn't make it here in time to see

himment we were raising money for combat stress. I I know he had a

good chat with the people from the charity down here, so I hope his

visit wasn't wasted. Thank you very much and appreciate you joining us,

he has an attempted row across the globe next year so we will look for

Bard to that. So back to the studio. Thank you. Now, I tell you what

last night you said the weather was going to be lovely this morning,

you were going to walk the dog. How did it go? I walked the dog with

Alex, our weather presenter. I texted her this morning and I said

don't believe this was forecast don't believe this was forecast

this rain we were walking in. It was damp. It did clear through, and

most of us had a fine day. The weather is going to stay changeable

for the rest of the week, but the good news is into the bank holiday

weekend it is looking finer. At the moment we have low pressure, off

the west coast of Ireland. We have this weather feature, the cold

front. That is what we are interested in. You can see the

cloud associated with that. That has heavy rain on it. It is

expected to reach us by tomorrow. But for the this evening it is

mainly dry with sunny spells. I say mainly dry, because there is some

thicker cloud in the west of the region, that could just produce the

odd isolated shower. But finer the further east you are, with clear

spells. Then it is, the latter part of the night, where with we will

see the band of rain presenting itself in the west of the region.

You will see dark colours indicating it could be heavy. In

terms of overnight lows we are looking at 12C. It will be breezier

tonight than last night. With a moderate south-easterly breeze

through the night. Now for tomorrow, this is where the weather system is,

so the low pressure closer to us, the cold front draped right across

us. Now that is bringing heavy rain, but when it gets to us how heavy is

debatable. Expect a day with showers or spells of rain. Fairly

cloudy, perhaps a bright start in the east. You will see it gradually

tracks eastwards. It could be heavy. It could produce the odd rumble of

thunder. Towards the end of the day it looks like it will start to

brighten up. You will see sunshine here. Temperatures perhaps at their

best. 20C, 68 Fahrenheit. Now, the wind remainly southerly. Mainly

moderate in strength but a fresher breeze round the Norfolk and

Suffolk coastline. That is where we might see some of the rain lingers,

the best of brightness, the further west you are. But most central

areas should see sunshine by the end of the day. So, into the next

five days, now, the low pressure is koes by, it is off the east coast

for Friday. It means Friday will be a wet day, a lot of cloud round,

with heavy rain or shower, potential for thunder but we are

into the weekend. There is the chance of an isolated shower, most

places dry, and finaler wester expected over the bank holiday