19/02/2014 Look North (East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire)

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Good evening and welcome to BBC Look North. The headlines tonight: An end

to single lanes ` could there be a new motorway from London to

Lincolnshire? With a new road infrastructure

here, it would As unemployment falls in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire,

there are calls for more to be done to help over`50s into work.

Inflict hugely. There needs to be a lot more help with opening doors.

Fuel theft from petrol stations on the rise ` retailers say they could

put them out of business. We speak to Hull's Olympic hero Luke

Campbell ahead of his big fight this weekend.

The father and son team hoping this film will put Lincolnshire on the

movie`making map. After a pleasant day, it will turn more unsettled

overnight and into tomorrow. I will be back later with the details.

The Government says it's considering extending the motorway from London

into Lincolnshire. It's refused to formally commit to the plan to

extend the M11 from Cambridge but says it's one of a number of ideas

being discussed for the next round of funding in six years' time. Some

businesses have welcomed the news, but the county council says the

money could be better spent upgrading existing roads. Simon

Spark reports from Spalding. Lincolnshire's roads as we know them

now. Many single carriageway, slowed by many lorries. No wonder, then,

that even the slightest possibility of extending the M11 motorway into

Lincolnshire has got people talking. I think it is a good idea, take

lorries of the minor roads. It is bad enough without bringing more

down here. A good idea, to get to London quicker. At the moment the

M11 runs from London to Cambridge, extending it could see it running

through Lincolnshire all the way to the Humber bridge. But this is only

one idea, there are no proposed plans at present. But an extension

is being considered as part of the next round of road funding beginning

in 2020. The Department of Transport say they're currently working

closely with local authorities and enterprise partnerships to study the

challenges that exist across the road network. The first stages of

these strategies will be published in spring 2014, with further details

announced in 2015. Many think a motorway would have huge

advantages, taking articulated lorries off our single carriageway

roads. Others think it would boost tourism, giving easy access to the

coast. Others think it would rip through the natural beauty of our

rural county, something Lincolnshire has preserved for so long.

But at this logistics forum in Spalding today, where hauliers were

meeting to discuss the problems with the current road network, the

benefits for them far outweighed any consequences. With the new road

infrastructure, and the volume of vehicles we have come into this

area, it would benefit hugely. At the moment, we are one of the areas

that saturated with produce companies. We have a huge number of

lorries coming in and out of South Holland on a daily basis. It would

be of huge benefit to the district. Whether it's something many people

want or not it would need the backing of the county council which

it doesn't have. Lincolnshire county council said it would not be the

best use of public money. Richard Davies is responsible for

highways on Lincolnshire County Council. I asked him why the

authority isn't in favour of what could be a huge investment for the

county. My two questions are, is it a good new `` is it a good use of

taxpayers money? Secondly, what advantages do motorways bring to

those areas. For example, if you take the M 11, it has been fantastic

for Cambridge, but hasn't seen significant growth brought to Essex

that you travel through to get there? I think we can deliver many

of the benefits of a motorway could bring for a fraction of the cost,

then give a substantial amount of the money back to the taxpayer. Some

businesses in Lincolnshire, especially in the more rural parts,

say the current road network is holding them back. Absolutely. I

have a huge amount of sympathy for that. We could deliver dual

carriageway is across Lincolnshire. We could have a north`south dual

carriageway, and is West one, that went to places people want to go to.

The danger of driving a motorway is it won't go to Skegness, Wenger to

Sleaford, would go to Lincoln. It will be an attractive piece of

contraceptive or drive through on away to the Humber. It does not

represent good value for money. How realistic do you think this project

is? It is a lovely idea. There are always lots of lovely ideas floating

around. Politicians love these kind of vanity projects. They are quite

sexy, Arthur? Well, they are, but they are to try and help people.

There must be a need. Yes, but not as solely for the people of

Lincolnshire. The government really cared, they would start reinvesting

civilians they get from diesel and petrol taxation on the road network.

The government are not happy to spend the money they take of

motorists on the roads. Thank you. Do you think it would be a good idea

to build a motorway through Lincolnshire? How do you think it

would benefit the economy? Perhaps you run a business and this could

help you? Or do you agree with Councillor Davies that the money

could be better spent elsewhere? In a moment: We find out why people

are furious about this tree sculpture in Hull.

Unemployment has fallen across the country. The Government says youth

unemployment in particular has fallen for a 20th successive month.

But for thousands of older people in our area the hunt to find work goes

on. One job seeker in his 50s says the Government must do more to help

people his age and over back into work. Gemma Dawson has been having a

closer look at the figures. Gemma, how do the local jobless totals

compare to the national picture? The national fall in unemployment is

echoed in our area. In the Yorkshire and the Humber region, 240,000

people are now out of work. That's a fall of eight thousand on the

previous three months. While in the East Midlands ` which includes

Lincolnshire ` 162,000 people are unemployed. That's a drop of 4,000.

But while the figures show that more people are in work, for many, the

struggle to find a job continues. He's spent hours improving his

computer skills, and has travelled to see a business advisor to help

him set up his own literary company. But Stefan's hoping this job's fair

in Lincoln will help him find part`time employment. I might go

home this afternoon and think that was a waste, or I might get

something positive. I spoke to one person and he said, I would like to

employ you but you are a bit too old.

Stefan's in his 50s. He used to work in a hotel and before that as a care

assistant, but has been out of work for 17 years due to his epilepsy. He

was declared fit for work more than a year ago ` so now needs to find a

job. I am as capable of doing those jobs as anybody. Office work,

actually work. There needs to be help with opening doors, getting

into opportunities. Maybe a lot more help getting work experience,

qualifications. I feel there needs to be more hands`on training.

Here, he gets the chance to put his points to Lincoln MP ` Karl

McCartney. But some here say they're still

struggling to find work. I took the positions I look at require

experience of qualifications I have not got, or they are looking for

people without any qualifications. It is not easy to find work when you

are older. If the young ones are not getting the jobs, how are we going

to get a job at nearly 60? The thing I would so you can take heart from

the fact that unemployment rates `` employment rate for the over 50s has

improved. But for Stefan, his search for work

continues. The Prime Minister says today's

figures show the economy is moving forward, but critics claim many new

jobs are low`paid and part`time. The big And as we've seen not everyone

is finding it easy to get a job. Do you think the Government should

do more to help people get back into employment? Are you in a similar

situation to Stefan there and want to get back in work ` what more help

would you want? The Government says flood victims

will be exempt from paying council tax if they've had to move out of

their homes. More than 1,000 properties were flooded in East

Yorkshire and Lincolnshire on December fifth.

Hundreds of public sector jobs in Lincolnshire could be transferred to

a new private contractor. Serco has won the contract to run back office

departments for the authority from Mouchel who had run the service. The

County Council says 400 jobs will be transferred and the deal will save

it millions of pounds. ?14 million savings over the five`year contract

is good news. The job staying in Lincoln, again is good news. The

services will be able to be better. Welcome the fact that the jobs will

remain in the Lincoln area. Our members are feeling a little

insecure as to the future and what that holds. We hope that circle will

work with Unison `` Serco will work with Unison.

Thanks to everyone who got in touch about advertising boards being

banned from Stamford. Inspectors say there have been

improvements at a hospital trust which was placed under special

measures last July. The Care Quality Commission says standards are better

at Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Goole hospitals. But the increased

scrutiny from the government into the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole

Trust will continue. Leanne Brown is at the Diana, Princess of Wales

Hospital in Grimsby tonight. What did the inspectors find?

Review took place to see if Grimsby and Scunthorpe Hospital had improved

since the last inspection in February of last year. A team of

inspectors including doctors and nurses looked at accident and

emergency, maternity services, stroke and mental health care. They

also interviewed over 100 patients and their families to get their

experiences. In summary, report is very positive. They say the trust

has made progress in improving services and most patients had

received a good standard of care. They went on to say stuff had

improved. The chief executive paid tribute to their efforts. It has

been incredibly difficult. The staff had to working credibly had to get

the required standard. It has been a very short timescale. They have

delivered. We know we're not at the end. We are galvanised. We will

continue. The chief executive has also said there was a long way to

go. The trust was put in special measures in July of last year. At

the moment, it is still there. She said they hope to be out of it by

the end of spring, early summer this year.

Thank you. Still ahead tonight: We talk to

boxer Luke Campbell ahead of his big home town fight this weekend.

The father and son team hoping this film will put Lincolnshire on the

movie`making map. Our picture tonight is Bridlington

Bay at sunrise taken by Sean Cooper. It's stunning.

Continuing our running theme, you were like a whip it when we ran the

whole ten care last year `` when we ran the Hull 10K last year.

Running conditions tomorrow, perhaps not as nice as today. We have had a

very pleasant conclusions. Tomorrow we'll get gradually cooler. Things

turning unsettled. You can see from the pressure chart we are going to

have breezy conditions. Today has been so pleasant. Temperatures got

to around 12 degrees. The breeze will strengthen. You can see this

band of rain washing in from the west. Some of it will be heavy.

Temperatures down to six or seven degrees. A relatively mild night,

but a breezy. Tomorrow morning, another band of rain spreading in

from the West through the morning. It will brighten up and there will

be sunny spells developing along with a scattering of showers.

Temperatures tomorrow, they will get in double figures. We will keep the

windy conditions through Friday hand the weekend.

I shan't be running tomorrow. Me, neither. I am injured.

Petrol stations have reported a rise in the number of people stealing

petrol and diesel from forecourts. Police say two van drivers are

thought to be responsible for nearly 30 fuel thefts in the East Riding

since the beginning of the year. Two men have so far been arrested and

bailed but officers are looking for more. Retailers claim the thefts are

putting their businesses in jeopardy. Jill Archbold reports. A

silver transit van pulling into fuel up, then driving away without

paying. This driver is believed to have been involved in a spate of

fuel left since January. We are dealing with a high number of fuel

thefts. Specifically 15 relate to the east riding of Yorkshire. At

this petrol garage in Hull, CCTV helps protect the shoppers Matt

Scott, but does not deter some for failing to pay for their fuel. They

will put their fuel in and then come in and say that the card would not

work, and they say they will come back the next day. The Petrol

Retailers Association is lobbying for prosecution against people who

repeatedly failed to pay. The distinguishing factor is police tape

drive off as a criminal offence. No means of payment is a civil offence.

Other petrol garage is like this in Sheffield are using technology to

deflate the tyres of drivers who tried to steal fuel. In Withernsea,

this garage owner believes recognising regular customers help

to prevent fuel theft. Our customers are all local. We know 75% of our

customers. People buy less fuel. Police believed two fans are linked

to theft in the East Riding, Hull, Scunthorpe and Grimsby areas,

stealing over ?3000 of diesel. The offences have happened within the

succession. Also, it would appear the number of cloned plates are

swapped plates have been used. Last week, two men were arrested. Those

still using this file are still wanted by police.

Hull boxer Luke Campbell is hoping to fill Hull Ice Arena again when he

fights his fifth professional contest this weekend. Luke tops a

bill which includes fellow East Yorkshire fighters Tommy Coyle and

Curtis Woodhouse. In the summer of 2012, Hull's Luke

Campbell put himself and his city on the international map, with a

historic Olympic win in the boxing ring. Long since golden post`boxes

and banners, his hometown continues to champion the now professional

boxer. Since the Olympics Luke has also found himself in the

non`sporting spotlight ` adding an MBE to his name, becoming a father

for the second time and even briefly swapping his boxing gloves for ice

skates. Six months since he turned pro, Luke will hope to make it five

wins in five on Saturday as he returns to the Hull Arena.

Luke Campbell joins me in the studio. I have expected you to be

taking part in the Winter Olympics. I am a bit busy with the boxing at

the moment, otherwise it could been a possibility. So far, you have won

four fights, and you are aiming to win a fifth. Out why you feeling?

Great. It is the best I have felt. I am in shape. They are moving me fat.

I have only been a pro six months now. Everything is going good.

Everything is on track. You are back fighting in Hull. What is it like

having fans from your home city there. Does it help? Oh, yes. It is

priceless. I love fighting in Hull. This is the third time, so it is

good. I am begging all the time to convert Hull. You have had an

exhilarating 18 months. You have had an MBE, done some modelling,

ice`skating. What is next? I am just focusing on my boxing. I won the

Olympics and I achieve that dream. My dream is now to be the best in

the world as a professional boxer. It comes with a lot of hard work and

dedication. I just had to get my head down and work hard. I have a

few other things coming up as well. Best of luck. Thanks. The football

Association has suspended Cal Collie from all football activity in the

begin of October after he confronted fans at a game in January. He was

sacked after this incident, when he was sent off. He has admitted an

improper conduct charge. Grimsby Town lost away to Barnet

last night in the Conference Premier. The Mariners conceded a

late goal to give the home side a 2`1 win.

There's anger from people living on a tree`lined street in Hull that

council workers have destroyed one that had been carved into a mermaid.

Council workers inadvertently chopped it down after being

instructed to clear up the area following the recent storms. People

living in Salisbury Street say it was chain sawed into pieces without

warning or consultation. Crispin Rolfe reports.

All that remains. Fragments of tree, which until last week were a

scultped stump shaped as a Mermaid. This week a hole in Hull's

conservation area ` the Avenues. The stump, admittedly rotted, chopped

down not by vandals, but by the City Council's Tree Gang. It is extremely

disappointing. It was hard work to organise these cultures. They can

just be removed without consultation. The mermaid wasn't

alone. A unicorn and a dragon are among the tree sculpture which

survive from a 15`year`old conservation project. There are only

a handful of these cultures left in the avenues, which is why the loss

of the mermaid is felt so cleanly. Hull City Council have apologised.

To make amends, they want more stumps to be sculptured. It's some

consolation to the Mermaid's sculptor, Jackie Ward Lomax. So you

use But she still missing her favourite work. This is looking at

the Gap today, it is sad `` having looked at the Gap today, it is sad.

It is silly to talk about sculpture like that. There was a presence to

her. It felt awful she had been chopped into Grix and taken away

like she was scrap wood. Sadly a cultural ending for the City of

Culture 2017. The council insists it will make us for it.

Earlier this week, some of the biggest names in British film were

honoured at the BAFTAs, and next month the Oscars ceremony will take

place in America. But a father and son team from Lincolnshire say they

hope that more films will be made closer to home in the future. And

they've already got support from a major TV personality, as Jessica

Lane reports. Could this be the next big BAFTA

winner? Forget Hollywood, Bollywood and Pinewood. Our Shining Sword, a

film about a Bomber Command pilot, will be entirely made in Sleaford in

Lincolnshire. It will be a big project people can get behind and be

proud of. Aircraft hangars are perfect studios. It has got great

big skies, great light. The company was set up just two years ago. They

have so far focused on military history. They say they want to bring

that the tradition of the great British war film.

Andy's office a desk in the corner of the living room. Callum,

meanwhile, works in his bedroom upstairs.

Both say it's possible to make professional films with some home

made props. For instance, this tank scene from another of their movies

was all made with this toy. Thousands of people go to the

cinema. They will be on the edge of their seats. They will think they're

watching a good Hollywood blockbuster. There will be blown

away. We just need the funding. To get that financial support,

they're using a technique called crowd sourcing. People can donate an

amount from ?5`?5,000. And as for personal support, how's this? A

tweet from actor and broadcaster Stephen Fry.

It is so flattering to have somebody like him know who we are. When he

did a speech at the BAFTAs and told aspiring film`makers to go for it,

we felt like he was talking to others.

Andy and Callum hope our shining sword will be released early in

2016, and that it might be the movie that puts Lincolnshire firmly on the

film` making map. Let's get a recap of the national

and regional headlines. The phone hacking trial is told Tony Blair

offered to advise the Murdoch family at the height of the crisis.

Could it be an end to single lanes ` plans for a new motorway through

Lincolnshire. You plenty of you have been

e`mailing in. Joanne says, he duelling the roads would sacrifice

the acres of wonderful Lincolnshire countryside which other countries

which they still had in exchange for polluting and unnecessary

motorways, makes no sense. Make says, takes the same time to get

from Peter Brent to Boston as it does from London to beat a breath,

we need to connect with the motorway network, it should be a priority.

Colin says, I think people forget that building the Humber Bridge was

the start of the East Coast motorway. How many years ago was

that? Thank you for getting in touch. I will be on the radio

tomorrow. Goodbye.