31/01/2014 Look North (East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire)

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can now join the BBC's news Good evening and welcome to BBC Look

North. The headlines tonight: The Fire

Union says planned cuts to the Humberside service will put lives at

risk. Cuts have to be made somewhere or

the Budget reduced. Do more exercise ` the call to couch

potatoes costing taxpayers millions of pounds.

I live in Boston ahead of the CDs of high tides. The Environment Agency

is trying to reassure the public. The ?99 coat that's gone on sale in

a local charity shop. After a wet and windy evening, there

is a warning out for eyes. I will be back later in the programme. `` ice.

Good evening. Firefighters say public safety is

being put at risk by cuts to the Humberside Fire and Rescue Service.

It's been announced today that more than 60 firefighter posts will be

lost and the number of engines reduced. Some engines will be

replaced by "Small Fires Units" but the Fire Brigades Union claim these

are little more than a garden pressure washer on the back of a

van. Tonight, the deputy chief fire officer has told BBC Look North the

public are "absolutely not at risk". We'll hear from him. First, Tolu

Adeoye reports. It took more than 20 firefighters to

battle this substation fire near Cottingham in April last year. We've

got sympathy with the authority. It is a different decision they have

had to make. Central government have reduced spending and basically, it

has ended up in this position where they have had to make some cuts. We

are shocked as to how the act has fallen.

Last year, Humberside Fire Authority outlined how it could save

?2.5million from the budget. Today, after a public consultation, it

revealed what would stay and what would go.

There are currently 450 Humberside firefighters. That's being to

reduced by more than 60, but none will be compulsory redundancies. The

11 fire engines in Hull and Grimsby are being reduced by two to nine.

And Grimsby's two fire stations will merge.

Under these changes, both these fire stations will go and be replaced but

smaller fire vehicles that can cope with minor incidents.

These are the fire units that will replace the engines. There was

concern today from villagers in Waltham about the changes. I am

gutted, really. They do do a lot in the village. In the event of a house

fire, you will have to wait longer for the service, I think it is

wrong. It should stay the way it is. The Fire Service says it has no

choice but to make the savings and that these were the best options.

But that's not the end of the cuts. A further ?3 million will still need

to be saved by April 2016. I spoke to Dean Sanders, the deputy

chief fire officer at Humberside Fire and Rescue. He is due to step

into the job as chief soon. I asked him if the cuts were really

necessary. It is entirely down to the cuts in

Aber funding, Peter. We were looking to save ?5.7 million by 2016 and

2017. Much of that budget is Sally, that is where we act. Why cut at

Hull and Grimsby were the biggest populations are and then keep

another two options open instead? The authority has decided that the

cuts that we can bear are better off in hull`mac and Grimsby. `` hull.

Some people say these small five units are not sufficient. They will

only attend house fires were necessary. We will still send two or

three fire engines as normal. But every fire engine will have less

people on them, five of four people. How can you justify that? We

maintain that we need nine people at a house fire. But per fire engine

you are making a reduction. Have you been overstaffed and asked

them? This time we will take the pumps in the vehicles. As safety

being put at risk because you have to save the money? Absolutely not.

We are committed to saving committees and firefighters. It does

not sound like it if you are reducing the number of people on

board. In all there are more able on board our five Asians than in other

similar sized cities. What reassuring seas can you give to

people in Waltham or Cleethorpes who are losing their full`sized fire

engines? The fire cover will come from Grimsby because that is the

quickest response. We are giving them an extra facility in terms of

medical and road accident response by tailoring these small fire units.

But they are losing a fire engine. We are using an on call fire engine.

That is correct, but we're changing it to a different type of fire

vehicle that will be more suited to the rest. If you did not have to

make the savings, would you be doing any of this? It is fair to say that

we would like to keep the service as it is at the moment but the cuts

from central government do not make this possible. Thank you, Dean

Sanders. Are the Fiire Service making the

cuts in the right way? Do you think small fires vehicles will fill gaps

in the service? The number of firefighters per engine in Hull

alone will be reduced. Contact us. In a moment: The new device which

zaps migrains away and could replace painkillers.

A massive land and sea search has taken place looking for a man who

went missing on a fishing trip. He failed to return home last night.

Has two dogs and rucksack were found on cliffs in Scarborough.

The search for Nigel Savage began at first light. His wife reported him

missing to Humberside Police when he read it and `` fields to return from

his fishing expedition. The search has been concentrated along the

Scotsman. They have found his car and his two springer spaniel 's and

fishing equipment but no fat `` so far no trace of him. The area is

being extensively searched by all areas. We have wrapped it up for

this afternoon and all any further information can come forward.

Mountain rescue teams have joined the coastguard in the search for Mr

Savage and there was drama this afternoon when one of their own men

had winched off the beach. DVLA dislocated has shoulder and had to

be rescued. The lease will make a decision something tomorrow as to

whether to resume their search. A former senior detective who worked

on some of the region's most high`profile cases has been charged

with a number of alleged offences including stalking and rape.

57`year`old Colin Andrews was a chief superintendent at Humberside

Police until his retirement. He's still employed as their business

manager. People who don't exercise enough are

costing taxpayers millions of pounds a year. It's the claim of

researchers who say Hull has among the highest level of inactive people

in the UK. They say it's putting a burden on the NHS and leading to

hundreds of premature deaths. They're calling for local councils

to do more to ensure people keep fit. Leanne Brown reports.

Launched today ` this outdoor gym is the latest way to get people moving.

I think there is a cultural problem, one of the things we must do with

our children is to get out and take exercise and it does not have to be

formal. It does not mean joining a gym. It can be as simple as getting

children walking and going into a park. If facilities like this are

free and available that helps. Vicky who works in a chip shop

nearby ` has been stugling with her weight and welcomes the new

facility. Since I have stopped playing rugby, I have put a lot of

weight on. People get caught up in their day`to`day life. It is

difficult, especially with the cost of things today. People cannot

afford to join a gym so that is why the likes of the parks are a good

idea. And the legal `` in the league table

of deaths linked to an activity, Hull is the second worst. `` sects

worst. It is costing the taxpayer in Hall ?23 million a. There are a

number of rich factors associated with an activity. Things like

increased blood pressure, increased risk of diabetes in later life.

Weight gain can be an issue as well. If one knows they must do more

physical activity but we need to look at how we support people and

get the confidence to get out there and do it.

On the high street this shop provides help to locals. They have

seen massive results. I have lost eight stone. I have completely

changed my lifestyle slowly and gradually. At first I wanted a quick

fix but I have realised that was not the way to go.

In this national TV advert, the government's health message is

clear. But it seems to many people are not paying attention. Leanne

Brown, BBC Look North, Hull. I spoke to David Stalker from UK

Active. The organisation that did the research. I asked him if he

thought he wanted local councils to nine people into doing exercise.

Absolutely not, I want councils to make things more available and for

people to get up and take action. Let us get the nation moving bit by

bit. You have had parks and things like that for years, some people

just do not want to take exercise, you cannot bully them. That is

correct, but what we can do is find out what they are interested in and

get them involved. We have not done enough research let us work together

and make a difference. If someone like myself who does not do any

sport or go to a gym, I costing the Council of health authorities? I

would not think so because I think you do other things. We are talking

about people who are not getting any activity for 30 minutes. But you

said this is costing Hull ?23 million, where'd you get that figure

from? From Freedom of Information data. That is the brutal reality of

it. You have an open`air gym today for able to attend, they will either

want to do it or not. They are not suddenly going to say, " I think I

will pop along and do some exercise." Yes, but it makes them

think, does it not? They can get involved in the community and I

think people will use it. Finally, would you say the figure is 30% of

adults watching and Hull tonight, slumped on there so, who do not do

exercise, would you like to give them a lecture? I do not want to

lecture them, I want to let them know about the facilities that are

available to them and hopefully your local authority will work with you

to make things happen. It is both the and our responsibility to make

things work. Thank you for that. As it up to councils to get people

off the sofa and out of the house? Should people take responsibility

for their own health? Contact us. Still to come: Hull City aim to end

their 20 14th goal drought. And how charity shops are going

upmarket in an effort to bring in new custom. `` 2014.

Thank you for all of the pictures, keep sending them to us. This is

Mark Foster's picture of Humber Bridge. It was taken at

Barton`upon`Humber. Have you missed me, Paul said he had

missed me? The weather as the weather!

Unfortunately I could not bring any Australian weather back with me, it

is horrible and their, it is wet and windy and we have the concern for

ice tomorrow. There will be some and treated surfaces, so take care. You

can see the isobars are tightly packed and we are in store for a

windy weekend, particularly on Saturday. You can see all of the

cloud associated with this area of low pressure that is spreading from

the West and producing heavy spells of rain and strong winds. Slowly

this main body of rain will ease away out into the North Sea. It will

be followed by a few showers but it will be dry overnight and our

attention turns to the ice. These are the temperatures in the air so

on the ground temperatures will drop to freezing.

Some icy stretches to start the day tomorrow. It is not all doom and

gloom for the weekend but it will be windy. Tomorrow morning there will

be some sunshine and as we head through Saturday we will see those

showers kicking in and by this time tomorrow the showers will have

merged into longer spells of rain. It will not be quite as cold

tomorrow but factoring in that strong wind from the South East, it

will feel like jelly. Six or seven Celsius. Sunday works to be better.

One or two showers. It will still be windy. We start the day on Monday.

It will turn wet and windy to the afternoon and remains unsettled for

the rest of the week. Paul has just sent me a text message

and says he is in Brisbane! Can you believe it? ! Nice to see you back.

A national expert on headaches who works in hell says rain covers for

migraines and bad headaches will become a thing of the past. Two of

his patients are benefiting from a life`changing machine that zaps away

the pain. Vicky Johnson has more. Excruciating headaches made that

I'm's life unbearable he thought he would have to give up his job at

this potato factory in Lincoln. I went into shock because the pain was

so severe. I collapsed and would be out of it. I had to take morphine

just to give me some kind of relief. But it was not reducing the pain, it

just made it Bible. Recently he and other migraine sufferers have taken

part in a trial and Hull to use this gadget to clear away the pain. It

has just given me my life back. I was not going to appointments with

friends, Bailey got to work. This has just change that. The device

works by sending electrical pulses to the brain to short`circuit the

elliptical storm that causes the symptoms of migraine. According to

recent research 39% of patients were found to be pain`free after two

hours. It also reduced the number of attacks by around 40%. It is like

getting out of prison. Doing a life sentence and walking out as a free

man. I have gone from constant pain to one or two headaches each month.

Whilst this machine is working well, it is a little cumbersome. At this

clinic, the doctor showed what is currently being developed. This is

one which will stimulate a nerve on the right side of the face. Within a

couple of minutes it feature migraine with drugs but not through

tablets or injections, that is a thing of the past. People will be

able to say that they treat their migraine with a device they carry in

their pocket. Darren does not go anywhere without his new head

blasting machine. He is hoping it will soon be available on the NHS so

that others can benefit. The Environment Agency says it newly

repaired flood defences in Boston will hold back high tides tonight

and over the weekend. Water reached its high point a few weeks ago. Our

correspondent is in Boston at the moment. How convinced and the

Environment Agency of these defences? The Environment Agency are

confident in the work they have done over the past few months since that

people search caused that the damage last year. The high`paid has passed

here. You can just see is of the work that has been done by the

Environment Agency. Some of the barriers that have been put in

place. It is estimated that 100 homes are still empty as a result of

that flood damage. Ahead of the high`paid over the next few days the

Environment Agency said it should not pose too much of a problem. I

would like to reassure people that those defences have been designed to

do their job. High`paid 's are coming and this weekend and again, I

want to reassure people that the high`paid itself normally only

happens twice a month and does not cause flooding. We must watch the

weather forecast for the pressure and high winds and this weekend we

do not have the low pressures and the wind is in a favourable

condition so we do not expect to see any further events of the end of

last year. Further out on the coast repairs

have been made to sea defences and at the nature reserve at Gibraltan

Point. Are still in place for Bridlington. The Environment Agency

said a flood alert has been issued for the town, articulate around

Harbour Road and the floral Pavilion. It is monitoring the

situation very closely. There has been a new site for

Lincoln football club's Stadium. Silicon bank is being looked at as a

possibility. Chairman Mr Dorrian says things could rapidly develop.

Hull City has had a slump in form, making January their worst month

since returning to the top flight. They have not scored a goal this

month, can be put it right? Simon Clark reports.

This was the latest clash when the Tigers to a point. Try as they met

they could not find a way past Crystal Palace on Tuesday. This was

despite Jelavic and Shane Long starting together for the first

time. No matter, as the Tigers lost 1`0, tomorrow's opponents Tottenham

Hotspur lost five of the # 5`1 to Manchester City. It is

another game for us and we have done very well at home. We must produce a

big performance to get anything tomorrow. We must produce a big

performance at home but we know we are capable of doing. Let us hope we

can. Being a football manager and a player is tough, but I think being

in the hot seat takes the biscuit. Steve Bruce will know what I am

talking about. To try and remain in the league is difficult but he has

made a good fist of it so far. And this transfer deadline day, Jake

Livermore has been confirmed as staying on loan from Tottenham

Hotspur but Danny Graham could leave. He has played in every game

possible. He is a big player for Hull City. The relationship that

Livermore and Huddlestone have in the middle of the park is fantastic.

When Hull City play Tottenham Hotspur they will have Steve Harper

in goal for the suspended Alan McGregor. Jake Livermore cannot play

against his parents club but it will be all eyes on the new strike

partnership of Jelavic and Shane Long. It will be hoped that they can

stop this scoring who do and make a great impact.

BBC Radio Humberside will have full commentary of Hull's match on FM.

Scunthorpe United's League Two trip to Hartlepool tomorrow will be on

AM. Scunthorpe United's League Two trip

to Hartlepool tomorrow will That kicks off at 3pm. And on digital and

the website will be commentary of Grimsby Town's game with Tamworth in

the FA Trophy. While Lincoln City's Conference Premier game against

Halifax will be on BBC Radio Lincolnshire. Coverage starts at

2pm. When you need ?100 just to buy one

victim it adds fuel to stories that charity shops have become shut

commercial operators on our high streets. One Hull high`street shop

with a ?99 coat on sale has caused A*. For one Yorkshire entrepreneur

of the joy of finding a bargain has led to him creating a website rating

the best charity shops in the country. Whether your taste is

cashmere or cotton, charity shops stock has always promised one thing,

and appealing price tag. This keen shopper thinks there is more to it

and he has completed his own website to help others find the best rated

shops. If we put in courting and you can then read what the viewers think

about the shots and that tone. Charity shops are getting used to

the idea that people Mary then. So far the reviews have been positive.

This shop seems to be very well rated. You can pick up a bargain and

all sorts of things. I got a pair of shoes for ?3. At another shop in

Hull, currently with a four out of five star rating, this is an hate

that cannot be rivalled, a brand`new designer caught with a hefty price

tag to match. We're trying to raise as much money

as they can for the disabled and their families. So when you see a

jacket like this, fantastic quality, we can get a great place for it. Can

you still get a bargain in a charity shop? My friends here and have

agreed to help me. I have got a pair of jeans and a nice shot, both for

?3. I have a lovely grey top that was in the sale for ?1.99. This pair

of French connection jeans was only ?3 50.

It seems the appetite for a bargain buys will keep on benefiting these

charities. A ?99 coat, just tweaking this from

Jim Hogan. He says there is a sofa on sale today for ?700 in a charity

shop. Amanda Knox chase you will never

return to Italy after a court decides that she was guilty of

modelling British student Meredith Kercher.

Humberside Fire service has defended plans to cut more than 60

firefighter posts. They say there is no risk to safety.

Tomorrow is a great start but there will be rain later in the day. Top

temperatures of seven Celsius. We have had a lot of opinions from

you about the Fire Service. Rob says having been a firefighter for 26

years, we have always provided domestic fire cover with four

people. Times change and everyone needs to change with it. Fire risk

as Regis and due to better education and precautions. Thank you for all

of your messages, not just to make but throughout the week. Goodbye.

Next up in the Den, it is Chris and Alex. Hello, dragons, thank you for

having us. I am out. We are not asking for money, we want you to

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