02/08/2013 Look North (East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire)

North. The headlines tonight: The rising

cost at our rural pumps but the Government has no plans to give

drivers here a discount on fuel. People's wages are not going up but

yet, fuel is getting higher and higher. The supermarkets knock off a

penny or two but a penny or two is no good. The head of the ambulance

service which covers Lincolnshire leaves his job. As figures show a

fall in national breast-feeding rates, mums in Hull are targeted as

part of a new campaign. I once breast-fed in a disabled toilet and

I sat there, thinking, "What am I doing? I wouldn't eat my lunch in a

toilet so why would I expect my baby to?" The perfect location for a

Georgian drama - could Beverley be the focus for the BBC's Christmas

hit? We reached 26 degrees in Hull. It will feel pleasant. I will have

Drivers in rural areas say they are becoming increasingly isolated

because of the cost of filling up their cars. It comes as the

Government announces it will look at extending a fuel discount to remote

parts of the UK including Cornwall and Cumbria. Pumps in East Yorkshire

and Lincolnshire have been left out of the plans, leaving one of our

councils saying more pressure is needed to force the Government to

help motorists in our area. Our political editor Tim Iredale

living in this village rely heavily on their cars. It is very hard for

me. Fuel is cheaper in the big cities. People's wages are not

covering up. The supermarkets knock a penny or two off but that is no

good. The owner of the village garage says rural petrol stations

are fighting for their very survival. It is very tough because

the supermarkets give it away. We cannot compete with them. More and

more verbal garages close down. quick glance at an internet

comparison site reveals the lowest price of a litre of unleaded is just

under 1.31 in Lincoln 1.34 in Hull but in rural Horncastle the lowest

price is almost 1.40. The Government is now considering reducing fuel

duty by 5p a litre in remote rural areas. Motorists in the Scottish

Islands and the Scilly Isles have already seen a reduction due the

cost of transporting petrol and diesel to those areas. But despite

being one of England's biggest counties, Lincolnshire isn't on the

government short list and that has prompted an angry response from

local councillors. I am disappointing and I am standing up

for Lincolnshire on this issue. we look at the occupations,

Lincolnshire has 720,000 residents, North Yorkshire has something in the

region of 600 and Herefordshire has 140,000. So, where is the fairness

in that. Ministers say they are beginning to gather evidence for

reducing fuel duty in some areas but in the short term, it seems there is

little hope for a price cut in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire.

Edmund King is the President of the AA. I asked him whether a fuel

discount for rural areas was a good idea. I think any help for those in

isolated areas that depend on their car is useful but it looks like it

is a bit of a postcode lottery because what areas are remote and

what aren't? I certainly know there are a lot of people in Lincolnshire

who are very concerned that they are not being included. Should they be

included? It doesn't get much more brutal than Lincolnshire. Since this

announcement, we have been inundated Pete with calls from people from

Sussex, -- Suffolk, Lincolnshire, Dorset, from people who save their

fuel is very expensive, there are no buses and they depend on their car.

It is a convex thing for the government to look at and ultimately

the EC. -- a complex thing. Do you think this actual policy that the --

wants to be pushed through is workable which Mark your macro when

it was introduced in the Scottish Isles, the 5p litre discount was

introduced at the same time that fuel went up 7p so no one actually

noticed it. I think it is a bit of window dressing. What we really need

is fuel price transparency and feel rices being reduced. A lot of people

in Lincolnshire will think this is a good idea, what is your message to

them rushed and Mark the message to people in Lincolnshire is that

really, garages in Lincolnshire have two proved to the Treasury that they

are in the same situation as those in the moat areas of Wales and Devon

and other areas to actually make the case. I believe many in Lincolnshire

can make a good case in the others get a 5p cut.

Do you live in a rural area and find the price of fuel too expensive? Or

do you live in a city and think it's unfair for rural areas to expect to

In a moment: forget knots and campfires, this is the new face of

scouting at an international camp in Lincolnshire.

The head of the ambulance service that covers Lincolnshire has left

his job. It's two months since the Home Secretary ordered a review into

Phil Milligan's plans to reorganise ambulance services in Lincolnshire.

Emma Massey is in our newsroom, what is the background to his departure.

Well, East Midlands Ambulance Service provides care for 4.8

million people including those in Lincolnshire but this is an

organisation that has been beset with problems. It's failed to meet

its response time targets for three years running. Also, the plans it

had designed to improve those responses have been heavily

criticised. In June, the Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt ordered a

review into that re-organisation. And now EMAS has lost it's chief

executive who we understand has stood down with immediate effect.

Phil Milligan had been with the NHS for 30 years and in a statement said

he is now looking forward to spending more time with his family.

An interim chief executive has been appointed.

So, Emma, has there been any reaction to this announcement?

The Ambulance Service itself has only issued a statement in which it

thanked Mr Milligan for his service but offered no explanation as to why

he has left. However, we have spoken to some of Lincolnshire MPs. Martin

Vickers, the MP for Cleethorpes said, "this comes as no real

surprise. The Trust has had more than its fair share of problems

recently." The Brigg and Goole MP Andrew Percy said, "the question

needs to be asked about whether North and North East Lincolnshire

should be served by EMAS or by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service." He

feels the area covered by EMAS is simply too big.

A Hull woman has denied killing her four-week-old daughter. Natasha

Salten pleaded not guilty to the murder of her baby Amelia-Lilly last

October. She was granted bail, with a trial now set for November.

Some stroke services at the Diana Princess of Wales Hospital in

Grimsby will temporarily close after being judged as inadequate by the

Keogh Review. The review investigated unnecessarily high

death rates at a number of hospitals. Services will move to

Scunthorpe General. The NHS trust says this is the only way they can

provide a 24-hour service that is safe for patients.

Part of a recreation ground in Lincolnshire looks set to be sold to

make way for a road to a new supermarket. District councillors

voted last night for a compulsory purchase order on sections of a park

owned by Sleaford Town Council. They said the controversial road is vital

for the regeneration of the town. All the way through, are the --

remit has been to represent the people. They do not want such a

large loss of the recreation land and the closure of the level

crossing. If we don't grow and provide jobs, we will be the little

lost county where nothing ever happens. We don't want that to

happen. We will continue to follow this dory.

More support is needed to help new mothers with breast-feeding their

babies and the public needs to play it's part. That's according to

campaigners in Hull, who organised a breast-feeding event today in a city

park. They say mums are often made to feel uncomfortable or embarrassed

when they feed in public and that needs to stop. Breast-feeding can

help protect children from infections and illness but despite

an increase, nearly half of mothers still give up within the first two

The benefits of breast-feeding for both mother and baby are well

documented. This event in Hull is part of a worldwide attempt to break

the record for the number of women breast-feeding and to give new mums'

support. When mums come home from hospital, there are fewer visits by

the midwife. We also, we know what you are going through. But there can

still be a stigma attached to doing this in public. Last month on Look

North, we told you about the mother asked by a train conductor to

breast-feed in the toilet. Danielle Ashdown, with baby Stanley, tells of

similar experiences. I am quite open to rest feeding in public. When

Stanley was little, I once breast-fed in a disabled toilet and

I thought, what am I doing? I wouldn't eat my lunch in a toilet,

why would I expect my baby to? Events like this aim to give new

mothers support and show them the NFS. -- the benefits. The Department

of Health recommends mothers breast-feed for the first six

months. But nationally, 37% of women stopped within eight weeks. In the

Yorkshire and Humber, that figure is higher at 42%, while in the East

Midlands, 43% of mothers stopped within six to eight weeks. Legally,

women can breast-feed anywhere at anytime but often the law doesn't

help. Some people seem to be offended. Some people don't

understand the need for breast milk. People do if you running looks even

if you are covered up with a bank it. People don't like it, for some

reason. Your macro it is the most natural thing you can give your

children. -- The ultimate goal is to show this is a normal part of

day-to-day life. And as for world record, counting is now underway.

Earlier, I spoke to Carolyn Rabow who's responsible for getting more

mothers to breast-feed their children. I asked her why it is so

hard to get women in this area to feed their babies naturally. It is

historical. It is one of those things that once you get the ball

rolling, once everything high percentage, it becomes more access

to all. -- acceptable. The breast-feeding figures have gone up

substantially in the last five or six year. We have on up from 20% to

30%. Still very low. But it is improving. Women in Yorkshire, once

they start to breast-feed, they do continue. But a lot of women give

up. Why do they do that? Because it can be difficult, initially to

breast-feed. They need support. Essentially, they need a lot of

support from family and friends and if family and friends don't have

that experience of breast-feeding, sometimes, the easiest option is to

say if the baby a bottle because then we can help you. If you haven't

got the confidence, we have a lot of young mothers... Is it the men's

fault we are in this situation? is not the men's fault but the North

of England and the East of England, it is not as culturally acceptable.

We are behind the times which Mark your macro just a bit. You readily

see women breast-feeding him public in the south. Because we have a low

uptake, we don't see as many people doing get so it is not quite as

acceptable. The more people you see breast-feeding, the more acceptable

it becomes and the more comfortable women become. It is better for her,

for the baby and for the long term outcomes for both are far better. We

would like your views on this. do some people find it unacceptable

which Mark how can we encourage people to take up breast-feeding?

That is our e-mail address. And that is the text number. I look forward

to hearing from you. Still ahead, the extras in East Yorks looking for

a chance to shine on the small screen. Wearing the costumes, having

our hair done, the authentic make up, just being part of it, you

really get into the character. miss that BBC drama. Thank you for

the big just this week. This is the helicopter landing. Princess and was

at Cleethorpes yesterday. They she is being greeted by officials. --

there she is. Another pig your on there she is. Another pig your on

Monday. Lisa Gallagher is with us. It has been a while since you last

saw me. Still two months to go, can you imagine how weak I am going to

get? I can't get involved, anything I say will get me into trouble. It

is not going to be up white hot over the weekend. We have managed 26

degrees again in Hull. It has been a very warm day. Sunny spells and

scattered showers macro with temperatures returning back to

average. We have the south-westerly wind, a scattering of shower was and

a decent amount of dry and fine weather over the weekend. You can

see in the satellite sequence, the hands of cloud have been taking a

scattering of showers and thunderstorms with them as we head

through the second part of the afternoon, so there is still a risk

of the odd shower macro. Some will continue on until dawn. It will be

another very mild night with temperatures dropping down to 15 or

16 degrees. Looking at the sun times, these are the sunrise times.

Those are the next high waters. Tomorrow, there still will be a

scattering of shower was, on and off through the morning into the winning

but they will tend to fade away from the North. In between, there will be

spells of sunshine, a gentle breeze and it will yield pleasant tomorrow.

Average for this time of year. 2122 degrees, perhaps down, we could

manage 23 degrees. It turns loudly and wet on Monday before it

brightens up again on Tuesday, occasional showers and feeling

cooler. Your macro you look absolutely lowing. -- you look

absolutely glowing. Have a nice weekend. There's a busy weekend of

sport ahead with both of Hull's rugby league teams playing tonight

in the Super League. And it may still be the height of summer, but

the football season begins tomorrow for one of our clubs. Mike Morris

has more. Hull FC's fans will still have

smiles on their faces following their Challenge Cup semifinal win

over Warrington on Sunday but their players will have to put that to the

back of their minds as they meet Widnes tonight. The Black and Whites

have lost their last five are Super League games and are in the final

play-off spot. Hull Kingston Rovers are four points ahead in sixth, but

face second placed Wigan this evening. You never know what can

happen. In Football, Scunthorpe United have

spent the week preparing for their new season which begins tomorrow.

Despite relegation last season, there is an air of confidence at the

club. Optimism is around. It is unusual. Being relegated, there is

generally do and gloom, but there was confidence around and hopefully,

we can put that on the good ball hitch. We are looking for a good

season. The Iron will start their campaign

at home against newly promoted Mansfield Town at Glanford Park.

BBC Radio Humberside will have coverage of all of the games. Hull

Kingston Rovers' trip to Wigan will Kingston Rovers' trip to Wigan will

Kingston Rovers' trip to Wigan will Kingston Rovers' trip to Wigan will

be live on FM and online. home

home game against Widnes is on AM home game against Widnes is on AM

home game against Widnes is on AM and on digital. Both games kick off

at eight o'clock. Tomorrow, Scunthorpe United's first game of

the new season is on an all frequencies. Kick-off is at three

frequencies. Kick-off is at three o'clock. Rail passengers travelling

to and from whole can expect signal -- delays because of Robbins would

signal failures. Trains are now starting to run again. Problems for

rail passengers in East Yorks. We had a lot of reaction to make the's

visitor -- visit here. He announced millions of pounds of investment. He

said the government had been working flat out to bring wind Tyburn

In years gone by, it would have involved lighting fires, tying knots

and singing by the campfire. But, now, scout camps have got a lot more

exciting. 5,500 youngsters - some from as far away as Russia - have

descended on Lincoln to take part in activities like hovercrafting,

parascending and caving. Simon Spark has been along to find out more. If

you have headed to the Lincolnshire Showground this week, you will see

it has been transformed into another town. This is what a call poacher

camp for guides, brownies and Scouts. What is this? By thousand

500 -- 5500 youngsters come here campus. The gliding and water sports

are done elsewhere. What is it all about? It is an international

gathering for life and Scouts, it is a chance but children to meet new

people and they have fun. There are over 100 activities just on site.

have enjoyed it all. I can't go home. I have enjoyed abseiling. And

swimming. Getting away from your parents. Your macro I did tenpin

bowling. Watch their faces at the other end, the terrified at the

other -- at this end and then it is all all right. Your macro is the

best digs David. There would additional skills, too. How to

survive in the wild without a match and how to prepare food stop but

when you are not making lunch, we are making international friends.

Your macro it is cool, people had and interviews yesterday response to

ask being American. For years to wait until the next one. Your

children will be so bored when they get home after this.

Parts of the historic centre of Beverley have turned into a film set

with the Guildhall hosting the cast and crew of the latest BBC period

drama. Death Comes To Pemberley is the follow up to Pride And Prejudice

and stars local actresses Anna Maxwell Martin and Eleanor

Tomlinson. You'll have to wait until Christmas to see it on the TV but we

sent Phil Connell to Beverley to Christmas drama, and it has been

filmed in locations all over Yorks. This week, the final scenes have

been shot in Beverley. For the last two days, the town's Guildhall has

become an 18th-century court room with producers choosing the building

for its true authenticity. Your macro this is absolutely fantastic.

A beautiful colour, perfect stop we have done a bit of work here.

Essentially, it is a perfect Georgian Court. Alongside the stars

of the series, 58 extras have been brought in, all wearing these great

authentic costumes. Many of them live here in Yorkshire and will play

an important role in what could be the BBC's big hit at Christmas.

Wearing the costumes, the authentic make up, just being part of it,

being part of the scene, you really get into the character. It has been

hot in this costume but it has been a great experience, it really has, I

have are the enjoyed it. Scenes for the drama have also been billed at

Chatsworth house in Derbyshire. Funding for the series has come from

Yorkshire and confirms the region as a wave red location for producers

and direct has. People have been talking about it and there is a lot

of excitement outside as well. I am looking forward to seeing a lot more

of this happening in the future. As long as we keep Beverley on the map