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Good evening and welcome to BBC Look North.

The headlines tonight... Families find out they're being

Families find out they're bding evicted by the Crown Estate. They

turned up here in their fancy cars and tell us that the governlent

needs money. The village where the internet is 30

times slower than the national average. But here just 30 miles away

they have some of the fastest broad and speeds in the country.

90 5000. 98,000. A Hull war hero's medals sell for

more than a ?100,000. And why Piers Morgan says he

more than a ?100,000. And why Piers Morgan says hd won't

And why Piers Morgan says he won't be taking a holiday in Grimsby.

It has been a lovely day in Grimsby. But there are changes ahead.

A decision to evict families from homes they rent in Lincolnshire is

being described as "heartless". Some of the families have been tdnants

being described as "heartless". Some of the families have been tenants of

the Crown Estate, which belongs to the Queen, for more than 20 years.

They've been told their homds will be sold, but many of the families

be sold, but many of the falilies involved can't afford to buy

be sold, but many of the families involved can't afford to bux them.

involved can't afford to buy them. In a moment, we'll be hearing from

the Crown Estate but first, our correspondent Paul Murphy h`s spent

the day in Swaton, one of the villages involved.

It's been their family home for 22 years. One of the children was even

born in the living room. But the Wrights have been told that their

landlord, the Crown Estate, intends to evict them as it reorganhses its

property portfolio. There is a black cloud over the village at the

moment. It seems as if everxone is moment. It seems as if everyone is

quite annoyed and sad about what is happening. It will have a tdrrible

happening. It will have a terrible impact. The Crown estate is one of

the largest property owners in the UK with the massive property

portfolio. It owns large shopping centres and forests and much of the

sea bed around the coast. It is run by independent commissioners and not

the Queen. Its profits go to the Treasury. It's thought there

the Queen. Its profits go to the Treasury. It's thought therd could

Treasury. It's thought there could be as many as 12 families around

this area who are facing eviction. They turned up here in largd German

They turned up here in large German cars and they told us that

government needed money. Thdy cars and they told us that

government needed money. They are government needed money. Thdy are

heartless and they have not thought this through. I am writing to you to

ask you a question. For 12`year`old Jasmine Wright

there's only one thing for ht For 12`year`old Jasmine Wright

there's only one thing for it ` there's only one thing for ht `

write to the Queen. As she had lived that a King Palace bus along I

thought you might understand how we feel.

There is a moral issue that goes beyond buying and selling

properties. The Crown estatd has a properties. The Crown estate has a

responsibility to provide affordable housing for the population `nd to

housing for the population and to work with local communities.

The family is facing eviction say they are now in an impossible

situation and they cannot afford to buy their own homes. That is why

they are renting and they are struggling to find suitable

accommodation. Ford is clear is that affordable

accommodation locally is in short supply.

There is no local authority housing and it is a real struggle. There

have been houses built locally and they had been moved into frequently.

Like any landlord The Crown Estate has every right to end a tenancy.

But the argument is that this has every right to end a tenancy.

But the argument is that thhs isn't But the argument is that this isn't

just any landlord ` that Thd Crown Estate has responsibilities that go

beyond the bottom line of balance sheet.

We've also been contacted by We've also been contacted bx

families in parts of East Yorkshire who say they've also received

who say they've also receivdd letters from the Crown Estate

telling them that their homds will be sold. If you're in a similar

be sold. If you're in a simhlar situation, let us know. Earlier I

spoke to the Director of Thd Crown spoke to the Director of The Crown

Estate, Paul Clark and asked him why they need to sell these homes

Estate, Paul Clark and asked him why they need to sell these homds now.

they need to sell these homes now. The Crown Estate has a commdrcial

The Crown Estate has a commercial mandate and we fulfil that landate

mandate and we fulfil that mandate by regularly reviewing the

properties we hold across our whole portfolio and we regularly lake

decisions on an ongoing basis portfolio and we regularly make

decisions on an ongoing basis about what to buy, to sell or to hold

Do you feel guilty evicting people some of whom have been in these

homes for 20 years? We are very conscious that the way

we need to fulfil our commercial mandate is as responsibly as

possible and that is why we are offering extended notice periods to

tenants to give them plenty of time to find new homes.

You are leaving these peopld in to find new homes.

You are leaving these people in a You are leaving these peopld in a

pickle. They cannot afford the ?200,000 that these homes will sell

for. Even local property is between 80 and 120,000. You are leaving them

in a pickle. Do you feel guhlty in a pickle. Do you feel guhlty

What I would say to any tenants in What I would say to any ten`nts in

particular difficulty is talk to us because we are going to takd a

because we are going to take a flexible and open and reasonable

approach to this. You may change your mind on selling

their houses? What I have explained is that we

their houses? What I have explained is th`t we are

What I have explained is that we are prepared to offer the homes to our

tenants and some tenants I expect will take us up on that and for the

others, we are offering extdnded notice periods of up to six months.

You said that but what do you say to the person who has been in their

home for 20 years and is now about to be evicted and who cannot afford

to buy somewhere or has not got ?10,000 in the bank for a ddposit?

We are saying talk to us and we will take all individual circumstances

into account. We are quite prepared to be flexible further or p`rticular

cases of difficulty. Does that mean not sell?

That means we are prepared to be flexible in how we approach this and

we are concerned to ensure that all our tenants have ample opportunity

to find somewhere else to lhve and that in fulfilling the commercial

mandate we have been given we will do that responsibly.

Good to talk to you. If you are affected you might like to talk to

us and you can get in touch with us. The details will be with you in

a few minutes. In a moment... The village with

plans for extra`large graves at a new cemetery on these fields.

New figures show a street in Lincolnshire has one of the slowest

broadband internet speeds in the country. People on Station Road in

Swineshead download web pagds nearly 30 times slower than the national

average. But another part of the county has one of the fastest

broadband speeds. Sarah Walton is in North Hykeham this evening. Sarah,

what's the situation there? Around here at the connection is vdry good.

here at the connection is very good. A survey done here found th`t

businesses around here had download speeds that are around a bit fastest

in the country. `` one fifth fastest. Anything above 30 megabytes

fastest. Anything above 30 legabytes is superfast. Only about 9% of the

population has a download speed that fast. Most people here get download

speeds that are slower. It is a slow business growing plants

but even a company like this needs a speedy Internet connection `s it

speedy Internet connection as it relies on orders made onlind.

relies on orders made online. When customers phone up with queries

you would normally expect a business to just answer the phone and then

tap away online. But I cannot do that. It is too slow to get the

order up on the screen and you often order up on the screen and xou often

feel that this looks a bit inefficient and antiquated.

This business is near Station Road and it has been named in a survey as

having the third slowest download speeds in the country. That is about

30 times slower than the national average. It means that downloading

an HD film would take around 15 hours. The residents here are fed up

of waiting. I watch a lot of TV online `nd it

buffers a lot and it gets annoying because you have to keep stopping

and starting. The signal in the area it is

terrible. You struggle to gdt a signal. It is dead slow.

The way to improve broadband is to update the cables used to provide

it. This is work being done in another part of the country. In

Lincolnshire, the council is running a project to do the same and is

hoping to get a broadband connection to 89% of properties by April 2016.

Many of the properties are small businesses and they depend on

trading with the rest of thd businesses and they depend on

trading with the rest of the world trading with the rest of thd world

and that is essential. Infrastructure and connectivity are

the key ingredients that we must have.

Back here, the council says it will work to upgrade broadband cables

Back here, the council says it will work to upgrade broadband c`bles in

the area towards the end of the year. Until then, people here will

keep waiting. How much progress is being made in updating the band

speeds? The local council says they have

helped to improve broadband connections to nearly 14,000 homes

across the county. I have bden across the county. I have bden

speaking to local rebel. The lady who lives here gets a super`fast

broadband connection but on the family on the other side of the road

said they have a very slow connection. There is still some work

to be done. `` been speaking to a local resident.

Let us know what you think `bout Let us know what you think `bout

this story. How's the broadband speed where you are. If you have

issues, let us know via the following...

Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals could be without a permanent boss

for up to six months. Phil Lorley, for up to six months. Phil Morley,

the former Chief Executive of the Trust, left his job suddenlx

the former Chief Executive of the Trust, left his job suddenly last

week. The interim manager, John Saxby, who's been brought in to run

the Trust, has told board mdmbers the Trust, has told board mdmbers

that it could be October before a permanent replacement is in post.

The Conservatives say they won't subsidise any new onshore wind farms

subsidise any new onshore whnd farms if they win next year's general

if they win next year's gendral election. The Energy Minister,

election. The Energy Ministdr, Michael Fallon says onshore wind can

still help deliver the country's energy needs but shouldn't be

subsidised. The party also wants councils to be given the "ddcisive

councils to be given the "decisive say" on new onshore wind farms.

Plans have been revealed for extra large graves at a new burial ground

in South Lincolnshire. Funeral directors say as more and more

people are classed as obese the bigger plots close to the road for

access are desperately needed. bigger plots close to the road for

access are desperately needdd. With access are desperately needed. With

more here's Gemma Dawson. It's the gateway to Lincolnshire,

but there's plans to turn land It's the gateway to Lincolnshire,

but there's plans to turn l`nd on but there's plans to turn l`nd on

the edge of Sutton Bridge into a new burial ground featuring some

burial ground featuring somd extra`large plots. The undertakers

find they are having to burx people find they are having to bury people

who are larger than they usdd find they are having to burx people

who are larger than they used to be who are larger than they usdd to be

and they do not like to carry them too far. We have made an area just

inside the entrance. That whll set inside the entrance. That will set

about 30 extra large graves. At this burial ground in Saxilby a single

burial plot is nine foot long by four foot wide but it has bden

four foot wide but it has been suggested that the larger plots in

Sutton Bridge could be up to twice as ide. The plan's being welcomed by

this funeral director, who's dealing with a growing number of larger

clients. It would be nice if we are coming towards the peak of cases

that we have seen, the experience that we have tells us that the

number is growing and we are going number is growing and we are going

to need more larger plots available and probably in crematoria as well.

But it's not just plus`size funerals. Two years ago, East

Midlands Ambulance Service took delivery of a fleet of bariatric

ambulances in response to an increase in obesity across the area.

Latest figures show nearly ` third of GP patients in Lincolnshire are

classed as obese compared to a national average of 25%. So back in

Sutton Bridge, I asked locals if they thought the larger burial plots

they thought the larger burhal plots were necessary. There are some big

table here. Larger people nded more table here. Larger people need more

space. I think it is a good idea. I think it would be nicer to have

the new look graveyard and it I think it would be nicer to have

the new look graveyard and ht would the new look graveyard and it would

be better for the village. But before any bodies can bd

be better for the village. But before any bodies can be buried

But before any bodies can bd buried here the Parish Council needs to

secure planning permission. Thank you for your company this evening.

Still ahead tonight... How these boys are bidding for promotion. How

TV presenter Piers Morgan has upset people in Grimsby!

This beautiful photographs was taken for us earlier. Thank you so much

for that. Good evening. How are you? It was a lovely day today. One of

our viewers sent this in. I thought you would like to know that it often

has reduced items in his basket How has reduced items in his basket. How

tight is he! What are you doing with the door? I have started so I both

finish. The headline for tolorrow is finish. The headline for tolorrow is

cloudy and cool. There will be patchy outbreaks of rain courtesy of

this weather front. There whll patchy outbreaks of rain cotrtesy of

this weather front. There will not be much rain. There has been low

cloud and sea mist today. That will spread inland. Temperatures have

reached 16 degrees today. The showers will fizzle out tonight.

reached 16 degrees today. The showers will fizzle out tonhght The

low cloud will make its way in. That will bring in low temperatures. A

very different outlook on the weather front for tomorrow. It will

be cool and cloudy with somd be cool and cloudy with somd

drizzle. There will be patchy at Riggs of rain developing especially

throughout the morning. There is potential for some heavier outbursts

of rain. There will be some dry periods throughout the day. ``

patchy outbreaks of rain. Temperatures will reach arotnd

patchy outbreaks of rain. Temperatures will reach around 12

degrees. Looking ahead, the rain will clear on Friday night. But a

low pressure system will dolinate low pressure system will dolinate

the weather over the weekend. It is not all doom and gloom. There will

be drier and brighter periods as well. I cannot do anything without

being spotted! This from thd well. I cannot do anything without

being spotted! This from the man who being spotted! This from thd man who

told us that last year he bought five barbecues for ?1.

The medals awarded to a Hull`born Spitfire pilot who flew in the

Battle of Britain have sold for more than a hundred thousand pounds.

Ronald Berry hardly ever spoke about his RAF career during his lhfe.

Ronald Berry hardly ever spoke about his RAF career during his life. But

his RAF career during his lhfe. But today, his remarkable collection of

medals was auctioned in London. Amanda White was there.

The medals of one of the Battle of Britain's most celebrated pilots

went to auction in London today. It is a set verb group and it lakes for

is a set verb group and it makes for a fantastic story. These logbooks

show a fantastic sense of adventure and heroism. This man from Hull

recorded every German aircraft and heroism. This man from Hull

recorded every German aircr`ft he recorded every German aircr`ft he

shot down with the swastika in his logbook. He flew over 400 mhssions.

logbook. He flew over 400 missions. He was awarded medals for g`llantry.

Looking through this catalogue you can see that this man was incredibly

dashing. He was from East Htll and dashing. He was from East Hull and

he was very talented, making him a rewarded pilot. He flew in countless

flights over North Africa. He shot down dozens of enemy aircraft. He

retired to Hornsea but remahned retired to Hornsea but remained

modest about his achievements. He died in the year 2000 and left

died in the year 2000 and ldft behind his medals and an

extraordinary story. There hs no extraordinary story. There is no

denying that his exploits wdre denying that his exploits wdre

formidable. It was a story that inspired a local historian to write

a book. On one memorable dax he shot down three fighter aircraft. That

was fairly uncommon. Today was the chance to open these illustrious

medals. ?100,000. ?120,000. Selling. The buyer paid ?144,000 including

auction fees. It was a pretty remarkable career.

Thanks to everyone who got in touch after our story about Hull Truck

Theatre being bailed out after finding itself in financial

difficulties. They've received a hundred thousand from Hull City

Council, which says it will have more control over the theatre to

ensure it doesn't run out of money in the future. Ian got in touch. Mrs

in the future. Ian got in touch Mrs Holland from Hull sent this by

text... And finally, Trevor in Hull cold and says simply...

Scunthorpe United manager Rtss Scunthorpe United manager Russ

Wilcox says it'll be "busindss Scunthorpe United manager Rtss

Wilcox says it'll be "business as Wilcox says it'll be "busindss as

usual" when his team go for promotion at Exeter on Saturday If

promotion at Exeter on Saturday. If they win, and other results go their

way, they'll be promoted as champions. The manager says

goalkeeper Sam Slocombe has been particularly impressive as the Iron

seek to extend their unbeatdn run particularly impressive as the Iron

seek to extend their unbeaten run to seek to extend their unbeatdn run to

28 matches. Our sports reporter Simon Clark watched the team

training today. A beautiful day for training in what

could be a beautiful week for promotion. There was no letting up

though for the Scunthorpe United players. Manager Russ Wilcox's

message was clear. We are not over the line yet.

We won't be looking for a draw. We know a draw might be enough to take

us up. We are looking for the three points. Keep the away run going. It

points. Keep the away run going It is 15 away games as well which is

incredible. Our focus is on going down there and picking up the three

points. The realisation that a trip to Devon

could be historic has prompted a busy few days the ticket office

Iron fans are hoping to share in a moment of glory.

It is a Champions League game, moment of glory.

It is a Champions League gale, do It is a Champions League game, do

you know what I mean. We will definitely go up.

I think they have done it anyway. I think they have, yes.

It is a good style of football. A good manager.

We don't want play offs. We want automatic promotion. I am pretty

confident. The scenario for Scunthorpe is

simple. A win will guaranted League simple. A win will guarantee League

One football next season and no one is looking forward to that more than

is looking forward to that lore than keeper and local lad Sam Slocombe.

The last few years we have been down at the bottom of League One fighting

for our lives and there is a lot for our lives and there is ` lot

more pressure and a lot more for our lives and there is a lot

more pressure and a lot mord nerves more pressure and a lot mord nerves

than when you are at the top of the league. It is enjoyable to go out

and play these games. The spuad league. It is enjoyable to go out

and play these games. The squad have took that on board and they are

relishing it. He has been immense in goal with key

saves at key times. Four penalty saves on top of that as well. It has

been an outstanding season not just for Sam but for the group.

These boys are on the brink of something special, returning

Scunthorpe United to the thhrd something special, returning

Scunthorpe United to the third tier Scunthorpe United to the thhrd tier

of English football and bringing some cheer to this part of the

world. It will be an exciting week for the team. He is a TV presenter

for the team. He is a TV prdsenter and journalist known to millions of

people around the world but now Piers Morgan has ruffled fe`thers

people around the world but now Piers Morgan has ruffled feathers in

Grimsby after commenting about the local football team. He is known for

his opinions and his celebrhty his opinions and his celebrhty

interviews. His standpoint on issues has said to have cost in his job in

America but now it is his cheeky comments on an unexpected issue that

has raised eyebrows. You mess with the local fans and you will get a

verbal barrage back. That is what he got wind Majesty United sack manager

and he said... `` Manchester United. This

place. To entice him, the former editor has

now been offered a job in the town. Our Chief Executive gave Pidrs

Morgan his job as editor of the Daily Mirror back in 1995 stop he

thought, how on a minute. He is between jobs and offered hil a job!

between jobs and offered him a job! Of course we would take him on. But

we said he would have to make the tea and do the sandwich run. He

would enjoy that, wouldn't he? He would have to interview the players

at the end of the match as well The at the end of the match as well The

sports team are already looking forward to showing him round. If he

does come in, or we will of course show him around and let see the

sights. Piers Morgan said hd show him around and let see the

sights. Piers Morgan said he would sights. Piers Morgan said hd would

prefer to stay in Beverly Hills. sights. Piers Morgan said he would

prefer to stay in Beverly Hhlls But prefer to stay in Beverly Hhlls But

surely he would feel slightly at home? The signs are quite shmilar.

home? The signs are quite similar. Let him stay for he is. We do not

need him here. Tell him he is welcome any time if

he gets a pint in. It might be some time before he

It might be some time beford he comes. He has not yet committed to

the rule. It is almost 6:55pm.

Let's get a recap of the national and regional headlines. The police

are appealing to Muslim women in Britain to help them stop whll be

Britain to help them stop will be terrorists travelling to Syria. More

than 20 families in this arda are than 20 families in this arda are

told by the Crown Estate th`t they will be evicted.

Tomorrow's weather... Cloudx will be evicted.

Tomorrow's weather... Cloudy and Tomorrow's weather... Cloudx and

cool with patchy rain in places and cool with patchy rain in pl`ces and

a maximum temperature of 12 degrees. Talking about the houses earlier,

will says if they pay the going rate they cannot board to rent any

similar property in the are`. It similar property in the area. It

they are not why should they be subsidised by the Crown est`te?

Another correspondent says typical that we do not care about the

impoverished in this countrx. impoverished in this countrx.

Another says some compassion should be shown. Another view it says I am

be shown. Another view it s`ys I am disgusted with what is happening.

The Crown Estate has many properties it could sell. How dare the Crown

estate get noticed it tenants? If these properties belong to the

country than the country should decide what happens. That's all for

now. Thanks for joining us. Good evening.

All across the country, millions of families are waking up

to a Britain in which they find it harder to get on.

Whilst the Government keeps telling people everything is fixed,

no longer stops the pound in their pocket getting smaller

or the bills getting harder to afford.

gas and electricity bills have increased by more than ?300

whilst the energy companies are making huge profits.

not a luxury but an essential for millions of working families -

gets harder to find and more expensive.

Under David Cameron, the cost of a nursery place has risen 30%

and there are 500 fewer Sure Start centres