19/08/2011 Look North (North East and Cumbria)

Welcome to Friday's Look North. Tonight, the hospital nursery at

the centre of a suspected E coli outbreak. Five babies have been

taken ill. The search goes on for a missing Polish farm worker. Please

do not find me. A pensioner's plea after she is caught speeding. --

please do not punish me. Happy birthday Saltburn. The seaside

resort celebrates its 100 and 50th year. In sport, less than 18 hours

First tonight, the hospital day nursery at the centre of an E-coli

outbreak. Five babies have been taken ill. The nursery is at the

James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough. It has been closed

until the end of August. Our reporter joins us live. Five

children under the age of two are now suspected to have contracted

this disease. Tonight, four of them have been cared for at home, but

one has been admitted to hospital. Let me tell you about this

particular strain of E-coli. If you contracted, you can escape with

mild diarrhoea. However it can cause severe abdominal pain. It can

go on to cause serious kidney complications. 25 babies have got

diarrhoea. The tests on those 25 are yet to be returned, so we could

see the suspected cases rise further. Tell us about the nursery

involved. It has been here for 20 years, and many of the staff are

nurses and doctors. It was closed last Friday after the outbreak was

suspected, and a specialist firm was brought in to do it been clean.

It reopened on Monday but then came a further case, so they took the

decision to close it until the end of the month. They say it is a

precaution. What else is the trust saying? I spoke to the chief-

executive little earlier and he said it was very serious, but I

said is it not an embarrassment? is not an embarrassment in as much

as we do not know where the infection came from, it can come

from a whole variety of sources, good, farm animals, swimming-pool

water, a variety of places, and the problem for nurseries is if an

infected child comes in, it can be very easily transported between

children. What we have got to do is protect the children who attend

nursery and make sure they are as safe as possible and that we

restrict the potential for further spread. Obviously worrying for the

parents. What advice have they been given? For those who are clinicians,

they do not need advice, but for the rest, basic hygiene. If your

child shows signs of being ill, get to a doctor straight away.

sometimes seemed unhappy, Friends of the missing Polish women said

they had no idea she was in danger. Danutcha Domagalska vanished from

the County Durham farm where she worked 13 days ago. The police

revealed there is a possible motive behind her disappearance, and she

is probably dead. Her brother was found hanged in the woods in

Wednesday. Today, flowers were placed at the cottage where the

Polish family lived. Tributes to the brother of Danutcha Domagalska,

now known to be dead. Is this there is still missing, but things seem

to be grim. We are looking for the body, but if she is found elsewhere

we will know. It is fair to say these circumstances look extremely

suspicious. They do look extremely suspicious, but there are details

is assessed -- that suggests she has died. Those who knew her

suggest that she was acquired mother who seemed unhappy at times.

She was a regular visitor at his Polish shop in Darlington. She was

last here on Friday August 5th. One day after words, she went missing.

-- one day after. She came in and spend �20 shopping, she did not say

she was going away, nothing to suggest she would never come back.

It is a bed of a shock for us. -- it is a big shock for us. She

suddenly disappear. The police will search the farm for Danutcha

Domagalska all weekend. Tonight her husband is being comforted at how

hotel -- at a hotel whilst the family way. -- the family wait for

The Deputy Chief Constable of Cleveland Police says he is

entirely innocent of all allegations surrounding his arrest

as part of the fraud and corruption probe. He revealed in a statement

to the newspaper that he believes he will be cleared in due course.

He questioned the way the investigation was carried out. He

was released on bail until October. It was a mercy -- to hospital. Her

husband at all in and cracked his head. The surgery said time was

running out to save his sight. Unfortunately, in his -- in her

rush to reach the hospital, Mary went five mph over that police

speed limit -- over the speed limit. She has been told she has to pay

the fine. Denys Carson was decorating this room where he fell

from a ladder. He bashed his head on the wall. Despite the pain, he

did not think he was seriously injured. When he a walk in the

morning his vision was affected. -- when he will Cup. I was told not to

hesitate, I must go immediately. I was told I was in danger of losing

my sight. His wife drove to Sunderland Eye Infirmary 20 miles

away. The retina was detached and he was operated on. They said it

was dangling on a thread and he would have lost his sight. Mary did

not realise that momentarily she broke the speed limit. Northumbria

Police the man she pay a �60 fine with three penalty points. That

will be almost half her weekly pension. When she rang to explain

the circumstances she was surprised by eight their response. They asked

if we had a police escort and we said no. Northumbria Police say

members of the public are not members of the public are not

trained to drive at speed, and those who break it are putting

If I'd waited for an ambulance, he possibly would have lost his sight.

Because he was capable of walking, why would I use an ambulance?

Somebody with a heart attack might If you have a story to tell, we

would like to hear from you. You The north-eastern Cumbria

universities say they have never known 24 hours like it. They were

besieged by A-level students scrambling for degree places. Some

have already fill their vacancies. A number of well-qualified

candidates have had to be turned away. We would like to offer you a

place on her science programme. Is that something you would be

interested in? Some students were still getting lucky, but they were

in the minority. Warm the 100 vacancies were on offer, and

unprecedented demand. It has been really busy. -- there were only 100

vacancies. We have had 60 % more calls to our helpline. Sunderland

was not alone. The University of Cumbria had more than twice as many

calls as last year. York St John had twice as many. By this

afternoon, places were in short afternoon, places were in short

supply. Newcastle, Durham and York supply. Newcastle, Durham and York

supply. Newcastle, Durham and York supply. Newcastle, Durham and York

had still bears. -- had filled up. This

This call centre at Sunderland University has had to tell some

students that as good as the results are, they cannot find them

a place. It is really disappointing that Iraq applicants out there we

cannot offer places to. We are working within tight constraints.

There is nothing we can do about that at this stage. We need to keep

in touch with those applicants and give them the best advice about how

the move forward. The search will go on for some students. Many may

face an unscheduled gap year. Still to come: rising tide, the

psychological horror film made in the north. -- Rising Tide. I will

have our regional forecast later. What many people want when they are

in hospital is a ward of their own. That is happening for patients in

the North East. Our hospitals are the only ones in Britain to allow a

single patient rooms. Andrew Lansley was celebrating that news.

Some doctors say his policy is undermining patient care. For this

Hexham Hospital patient, the Health Secretary is visiting. 80 % of

patients are in single rooms like this. They are the only ones in the

country to head the government target on single rooms. It is much

better than the past with big awards. -- wards. Patience RN

Hospital for a shorter period of time, more is happening, and so

have in the privacy is great. -- patients will be in hospital.

single on suite facilities such as these ones, we can have a lot down

very quickly. It is no wonder Andrew Lansley was wanting to

Basque in some good news. They are facing a lot of complaints. --

walling in some good news. -- wallowing. We will have people

working against each other rather than working together. The we will

modernise this process is by having more independence, but also making

policy nationally working with those professionals. Just as well

we have these comfortable patient rooms. Those that do not meet that

target will be fined �250 every time they fail. We have a history

lesson now. 150 years ago one man had a dream. He stood on the cliffs

and envisaged aspire resort -- envisaged a holiday resort. His

creation was Saltburn. It was only half completed, but it is still a

Victorian jewel. The birth the is well worth celebrating. -- its

The sounds and estates of a seaside disbar resort celebrating its 150 F

Barth day. -- sounds and sights of a seaside spa resort. Henry Pease

wants the chance upon this landscape in the mid-nineteenth

century. He was a wealthy industrious and Quaker. --

industrialist. He decided that the venue it could

compete with Scarborough, Bournemouth, Margate.

Elegant Victorian the bill as soon as sprung up. They are part of the

current conservation area. This special beer is not too strong,

it is very drinkable. It is going down a very well here.

The town's of the is being celebrated with a wave of a

Victorian nostalgia. -- birthday. For a more permanent memorial you

have to look at these local supermarket walls.

We have cut up the glass into different shapes to create patterns.

What a picture. Or what a photograph of. But it could be even

better. If you are near by tomorrow, here is how.

Assemble at noon on the parade. God A group of friends discover their

A-level results and then embark on a new adventure. Not real life but

the plot of a new psychological horror film which has premiered on

Tyneside. It features a local cast and crew, local locations, and

local musicians. The exams are over and the

nightmare begins. Rising Tide is the sinister story of one last

camping trip which goes horribly wrong. To capture of the film a

guerrilla film-making technique was used. -- to capture the feel.

It captures the spontaneity of the performances. We would double

shooting all the time. It shows on screen.

With the mostly improvisation and a note scrapped. -- no script.

The directors would ever as the rough outline but we did not know

where the story line was going. -- would give us. It was really good.

And it was not just local talent in front of the camera. It was truly a

local production behind the scenes also.

I loved the fact that local musicians have been included also.

It really gives a voice to the region. The score is brilliant. It

is a very strong ensemble piece. We are very proud of it.

It proves that small film budgets can still lead to performances.

Guys, guys! This is not funny! Spooky. Will there be a whore her

show at the Stadium of Light tomorrow? -- horror show. I hope

not. But first of all, officials at Charlton Athletic have complained

to the lead about Newcastle United's approach for their

goalkeeper, Robert Elliott. Tomorrow's D'Arblay -- Derby is the

first and North East derby of the season.

I think form, squad's, what is happening with the clubs, it all

goes out the window. It is down to who handles the situation better.

Sunderland have finished higher in the league last term but Newcastle

came out on top of the head-to-head games. After recruiting Wes Brown

Steve Bruce believes that his side are now in better shape.

We are better equipped than last year to handle the big occasion. It

will stand the players in good stead, the fixture is unique,

different, the ferocity is incredible.

I have heard a lot about it. Even though why was not born or brought

up here, as soon as I pulled on a bishop, I knew what it meant. And I

know what it means to play against Newcastle. -- pulled on the shirt.

Shall I meal be has scored six goals down the years against his

local rivals. -- Shola Ameobi. Scoring goals is important but for

me it is ultimately about winning the game.

This is a massive game for the club. He will definitely start on

Saturday with his record. He gets up for these games are like there

are a cup final. It is not until they are on the boss, within one

mile of the stadium, then it hits home. You know that you about to

play a different game. High noon at the Stadium of Light.

It is the earliest it derby between the two teams that anybody can

remember. In some communities, allegiances are split. South

Shields is at the mouth of the River Tyne. Football allegiances

are split. This is the famous Customs House. The Stadium of Light

is eight miles in this direction. St James' Park is about the same

distance away as the crow flies in that direction. There are two local

newspapers, one covers Newcastle United, the other Sunderland.

There is a rivalry and banter. In the pubs, at the Games. Saturday

will be very interesting. Newcastle had the bragging rights

last season with the five - one of demolition.

Newcastle will win, all the way. It will be three - one of to Newcastle.

2 - 12 Sunderland. Are you confident?

Of course. Come on. I'll have my Newcastle tee shot on,

he will have his Sunderland tee shot on.

Is it a friendly rivalry? The game is not on television but

you can hear exclusive commentary Middlesbrough are will hope to keep

up their unbeaten run against Birmingham City this weekend and

break into the top three of the championship. In the League One,

Carlisle are looking for their first home win of the season

against Bournemouth. And Hartlepool are looking for their first win

Cricket, and a maiden first-class century for Joe Root has put

Yorkshire back into the game with the Sussex. The visitors are 126

for the in the second innings And now the weather. Good

conditions are recently for growing apples. We will see some sunshine

over the weekend but a little bit of rain foremost, not many places

will stay totally drive. Lots of cloud this evening, thick enough to

produce patchy rain. It will dry up throughout the early hours. It will

be a mile by a night a man last night. -- milder night than the

last night. That takes us into it tomorrow morning which will be a

fine start. The best spells are reserved for eastern regions.

Eventually the thicker cloud will bring patchy rain into western

parts of Cumbria. The further north and east you are, the brighter it

will remain for longer. Highs of around 22 Celsius. If you are out

and about, it will be a fine, dry start. It will cloud over

eventually and the longer would you stay outdoors the more likely you

are to see rain throughout the afternoon. For the North East derby

it looks like it will be set fair. Around about 20 Celsius. At the

racing in York, similar conditions. Perhaps 21 Celsius in a south-

westerly breeze. This weather front will cause it to cloud over later

in the day. Scattered showers for Sunday and high pressure building