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Hello, welcome to Look North. Coming up... From Northumberland to

England. The goalkeeper from a rugby`playing school who could be

part of a new wave of footballers. Going nowhere. The ship detained for

safety reasons. Its crew hasn't been paid, and they're fishing for food.

Join us later on Look North... When we take you backstage at Stickley

come dancing. And it is Children in Need night, we

are at Hexham, we have the children, all we need now are your donations.

In just over an hour's time, a goalkeeper from Northumberland is

expected to make his debut for England. That is at Wembley. We've

produced international footballers before. But never one quite like

Fraser Forster. His father is a Crown Court judge and he was

educated at a private school where rugby was the chosen sport. Signed

by Newcastle, he never made the first team, but still bounced back.

Our Chief Reporter Chris Stewart has been looking at a career built on

determination. And he asks what Forster's success could mean for

other boys with similar backgrounds. And it all started here, well, yes

and no. His teachers did everything to encourage him, even though

football was not actually played here. I always enjoy playing it, but

it was not an option at school, I played county football before that,

for Newcastle city schools, but I was really 17 when I was full`time

and loved it. It is played now, though, and teachers say schools

like this will increasingly provide professional players. One of those

behind Fraser's success is economics master Peter Shelley. You tend to

get independence. They often get outside coaching. A lot of time

given to that. They get a lot of expertise. I remember John Baron is

`` John Barnes was coaching at Eton College. And unite her former

players who have money, so their children go to good fee`paying

schools as well. And you have excellent facilities, some schools

not even have playing fields. That makes a difference. The facility

here is excellent. Fraser plays for Celtic, the top side in Scotland,

meaning he is guaranteed Champions' League football and, in Europe, he

has excelled, performances against Barcelona and the world's best

footballer led to the Spanish press giving him the nickname the great

Wall. But one player has sounded easy to score against them,

admittedly when Fraser was playing for stocks failed under 12. He was

playing so well against Barcelona. Some people have said I am better

than the Spanish player. But not by many people! The view from inside

football is that Fraser Forster will help open up the professional game

for boys from similar backgrounds, a former clubmate at Newcastle is sure

of it. Middle`class background, Private schools, it is tented

thought to be a rugby environment, they that is the case for the past,

but Fraser could mean more kids using the different path. This is

now suddenly a very acceptable public and private school game?

Yeah, I am involved in coaching at News Castle `` Newcastle school for

boys. And they are actively increasing their involvement in

football, which can only give kids a great opportunity to fully follow in

Fraser footsteps `` Fraser's footsteps. Did he have nicknames?

Yes, such as Hightower, but you need to be careful! There was a time when

kicking around ball in preference to an oval one what is frowned upon,

but there are no half a million pupils at fee`paying schools in

England, talent pool the round ball game cannot and will not ignore.

Good luck to Fraser, it has been confirmed this very moment he will

start for England tonight. A ship carrying scrap metal has been

detained at the Port Of Tyne because of safety worries. It has emerged

the crew on board The Donald Duckling haven't been paid. On their

journey to the North East, they had so little food they were forced to

fish from the side of the boat. Here's our Correspondent Mark

Denten. It has travelled thousands of miles

across the oceans. But right now, it's going nowhere. The Donald

Duckling. A scrap metal supply ship at Port Of Tyne today. Detained by

order of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency concerned at on board

mechanical and safety issues. The 18 crew have been through increasingly

desperate situations. It is considered to be their front room

for ten months, which is in an appalling state of repair, very

little food left, the refrigeration is have broken down, that freezer

has broken down. When it was arrested at Gibraltans, then leaving

from Morocco, it went to Las Palmas. Unfortunately, they ran out of food.

They had to catch their own fish from over the side of the ship. They

had no cooking facilities on board, having to use bits of wood on deck

to cook the fish. Some of the crew on board are Filipino sailors with

friends and relatives in the current disaster zone. Saving wages to send

back home. Wages they haven't been paid. We have had previous

incidences when this vessel was detained in Gibraltar and Las

Palmas, delayed in 133 days in one pot, 123 in another. It is a very

ironically named vessel? It is, you could call it a Mickey Mouse vessel.

They are in a terrible situation. The TMT Group, which owns the Donald

Duckling, are based in Taiwan and could not be reached for comment

today. Their slogan is "Today makes Tomorrow". But today, like tomorrow,

the Donald Duckling and its unfortunate crew are likely to

remain right where they are. Stuck. The food company Nestle is creating

1600 jobs for young people over the next three years and hundreds of

paid work experience placements. Nestle has factories at Fawdon in

Newcastle and Dalston near Carlisle as well as its headquarters in York.

Meanwhile, 600 new contract jobs are to be created after offshore

engineering firm OGN Group landed a multi`million pound North Sea oil

and gas contract for its Hadrian Yard in Wallsend.

An offshoot of Cleveland Fire Brigade is trying to win orders for

itself in Europe and the Middle East. Cleveland has set up a

not`for`profit company that operates alongside its normal services, doing

deals with the private sector. Our Business Correspondent Ian Reeve

reports. Workers from Hartlepool nuclear

power station being trained for an emergency. The company doing the

training an offshoot of Cleveland Fire Brigade. A so`called community

interest company. It's not for profit and offers Fire Services to

the private sector. It's the first brigade in the country to do this.

And its services are being taken up enthusiastically. We did training

previously on the site, using our own simulator, but we recognise the

Fire Brigade have the experience and knowledge we do not have, as it is

not our core work. And according to those doing the training, after

three days of this, Cleveland's training will have produced a pretty

professional outcome. The firefighters perform really well.

They have shown real interest, they are committed to what they are doing

and really enthusiastic, as we saw today when they were going about

their duties. The business is now trying to tie up training deals in

Europe and the Middle East, as well as more in the UK. In just two

years, Cleveland's risk management arm has created nearly 30 jobs. It's

taking on apprentices. And it's generating income. And the company

may be a model for what the whole of Cleveland Fire Brigade could look

like in the future. The brigade wants to turn itself into a not`for

profit mutual. It says being able to sell its services on a grand scale

will help it deal with big cuts to its government grants. ?6 million

has come out of its budget over the last three years. We are still

exploring what that difference will be inhalation to whether it will

give a better financial and operational proposition, and whether

it could increase public safety, not only to the public, but equally

industry and business. It's thought a decision on the whole of Cleveland

Fire Brigade turning itself into a social enterprise could be made

before the end of the year. Now, it won't have escaped your

attention that today sees the BBC's giant fund raising spectacular,

Children in Need, in full swing. Here's a taste of what's been

happening around our region. Thanks to all of you who've been

taking part in money`raising events. And tonight, the main event is

taking place in Northumberland. We're going live to Hexham now,

which appears to have been taken over by the Roman Army.

CHEERING. Have you have known a more rockers

start to Children in Need? Very impressive. It is all in need of

this very privileged man, Paul Mooney, what are you doing? Any

excuse to get dressed up. This area is steeped in Roman history. And all

this week, the Look North weather team has been visiting areas around

the region with a Roman connection. Selling calendars to raise funds for

Children in Need. We thought it would be great if Pudsey could make

a horror or it `` could make a quick entrance. You called? Snug as a bug

in a rug. `` cold? We have many things going on, such

as a marquee where you can read the news on whether. We have funfair

rides for children. And they have been making full use of it. And the

crowds have really begun to gather, all in the spirit of Children in

Need, and we should get those pennies coming in for the appeal

tonight. And we also have a 200 strong children's choir rehearsing

right now. Charlie Charlton from BBC Newcastle is with them.

Thank you very much, look at how Serena says, in `` how serene. Four

schools from the Tyne Valley? Feeling nervous?

ALL: No. Feeling excited? Yes.

And the choirmaster, Warren Smith, how are you feeling? Very excited,

we have rehearsed, and we are ring to go. And`year`old school is taking

part, being with all your old teachers? `` and the school you went

to is taking part? Yes, it was great to see old teachers, but with me

being older and fatter. We have had to work on this, the teacher is

doing fantastic work, and we are excited. And it is all very cultured

here, but there is a gunge tank outside. Who should go in that?

Pudsey! That was clear, so I am convinced we are safe, back to you

in the marketplace of Hexham. And Paul Mooney, Maximus Mooney, has

deigned to come down. I do not think many Romans had legs wide so white

and with freckles. But anyway, someone who knows a lot more about

the Romans is Terry Deary. Good evening. You are famous for your

children's history books, about the Romans and other periods, but taken

to adult books? I have written one about dangerous days in the Roman

emperor, about the gruesome fights, about the horrible history of

Hexham, which suffered terribly at the hands of these savage people

like Scottish people. You are not Scottish? We are in the midst of a

present`day in Beijing `` invasion. It is good for you to raise money

for Children in Need, but what made you make the switch to adult books?

Horrible Histories have been out for 20 years, and the people who grew up

with them have asked me to write adult books. I hope your show goes

down well tonight. Thank you very much. And now back to the studio for

the latest news. He's waltzed, samba'd and cha`cha'd.

And so far he's received more praise than criticism. But Teesside actor

Mark Benton says nobody is more surprised than him that he's made it

through to the eighth week of the BBC Strictly Come Dancing

competition. Tomorrow, the show comes live from the world`famous

Blackpool Ballroom. Rehearsals are currently underway, and we sent

Stuart Whincup backstage for this report.

Dancing, Mark Benton and Iveta Lukosiute. Centre stage at the home

of ballroom. Not bad for a man who said he only joined Strictly to

learn how to dance. I did not expect to get this far, so every week has

been a bonus, so meeting her and doing dancing has been a thrill.

Making it to Blackpool is brilliant. Such an iconic place for dancing. We

are just thrilled to be here. He has been a jewellery thieves, a

spaceman, and a Bond villain. But last week, for the first time, even

in the dance off and close to going out. I thought, prepare for some

therapy on Monday. We would have maybe two hours, getting back, but

he came back with a smile on his face and said, I am back, do not

have upon me, I want to have fun! But the partnership is about more

than just dancing, but cultural understanding.

THEY TRY DIFFERENT PRONUNCIATIONS. She says Mark is the perfect pupil

and they have been amazed by their wrist bought `` by the support they

have received. He is funny, he is nice,

have received. He is funny, he is He learns quickly, then forgets

quickly. I will never be the best answer, but people voting for as is

fantastic, and 99.9% of people have been awesome. They will take to the

stage tomorrow night in the home of ballroom, watched by millions of

people, and not many people, Mark said, get to spend their birthday

like that. I can't wait, it should be great

fun. Time for the sport. There's no Premier League or Championship

action this weekend because of the internationals. But there's an

important game for Hartlepool United tonight, who round off a busy week

with a trip to Newport. It's their third game in six days. Pools,

who've won five of their last six league games, would go above the

welsh side if they win tonight. And they'll be looking to bounce back

from their midweek defeat in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. We have to

take it on the chin. We got beat 1`0 of Scunthorpe and bounce back, the

lads have great character and we rolled together as a group. We can

put that right on Friday night. On to tomorrow, and Carlisle United

have signed Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Amos on a month long

loan to cover the injury to Mark Gillespie. The Blues, who take on

Crawley at Brunton Park, have dropped to within three points of

the League One relegation. They have won just one of their last nine

League and Cup games. In League Two, York City are at home to Plymouth.

And in Scottish League Two, Berwick travel to second`top Annan Athletic.

Of course, Carlisle and York face FA Cup first round replays next week.

Along with Gateshead, who meet Oxford United at the International

Stadium on Wednesday. Before then, they'll be chasing points in the

Conference Premier, with Salisbury Town heading for Tyneside tomorrow.

New manager Gary Mills has turned Gateshead from relegation candidates

into play`off contenders. Listen, when you come into a new club, you

always hope it will work out for you quicker than later, if you like,

that things will go well for you in the early weeks, and that has

happened for me, but only because the players listened, worked hard, I

have good beers here, and it has gone well, so long may it continue.

`` I have good players. Details have been announced for the

2014 Run Sunderland Festival, which will once again be organised by

former Olympian Steve Cram. There'll be two major races, setting off from

the Stadium of Light on Sunday, May the 4th. A 10k, and a half marathon.

The full marathon has been dropped from the programme because of the

redevelopment work taking place in the city centre.

Time to go back live to Hexham now. The Children in Need night's

starting to take off big time. In fact, it's been a busy day all

round, hasn't it? We have the gunge tanks here in

Hexham tonight, and you will know what that is about if you have seen

children's television. This is the local bank manager, Rory Gibson, and

I guess you have been in the gunge tank? I have, yes, practising over

three months. We have raised about ?3000, which is fantastic, and been

so much fun. I would like to thank my family, friends and colleagues,

it has been great. Fantastic, well done, really appreciated. Sorry

about the suit. It looks better than this normally. Lots of

schoolchildren, here because of Pudsey, but also because five local

headteachers have collected money and one will be gunged in the gunge

tank. Time to find out who it will be. The tension is building, it is

building, and we have... Neal Morrison from Queen Elizabeth high

school. ?4400, congratulations, get yourself off to the gunge tank.

CHEERING. That is it from the gunge tank, now

over to Carol. Thank you, I am glad I am not over

there. Although it is quite likely here as well, very loud indeed,

Hexham really taking off tonight, enjoying Children in Need night,

take a look. CHEERING. You might notice a lot of children

in pyjamas, because many schools in the area have taken part in, take

your children to school in pyjamas, and I had to sort my note this

morning. And they have been raising money. `` I have to sort out my

children this morning. There was a real`life reindeer, which went down

a treat, but what we really need your donations, and we will give you

details about how the money is coming in later, but back to the

studio for the weather. The weather should be good for

Pudsey and the gang, cloudy but mostly dry over the weekend. Through

this evening, some clear spells, but cloudy in the West and some spots of

drizzle, but it is mild, two mile for a frost, temperatures no lower

than six or seven Celsius. First thing tomorrow, some spells of

brightness to the east, cloudy in Cumbria, then through late morning

and into the afternoon, clouding over generally, with some outbreaks

of rain across the Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines. It is cloudy but

dry in North Yorkshire, top temperatures milder than today, 11

Celsius, brisk westerly wind, becoming light through the end of

the afternoon. Going westwards, some showers in Cumbria, but generally

dry. Over the next couple of days, pressure stays high, the weather

stays generally dry and find through Sunday and Monday. Could be an misty

and foggy start to Sunday in Cumbria after clearly disguised tomorrow

night. `` clearly skies tomorrow night. More sunshine later on

Sunday. Monday mostly fine and bright, some showers, and those

could fall as snow on the tops of the hills. That lets the scene for a

plunge downwards in terms of temperatures through the middle of

next week. Snow on the hills on Monday, increasingly the risk of

snow at lower levels through Tuesday and Wednesday. Mostly dry on Sunday

in the north`east, Leumi to North Northumberland, but brighter on

Monday. Temperatures plummeting here as well through the later part of

Monday into Tuesday and Wednesday. Sunny spells on Tuesday, but some

showers and those could be slushy in towns and cities. Any showers could

be as snow on Wednesday, even at lower levels, certainly on the

hills. If you want BBC weather calendar, you need to call up,

because we have sold out online. You need to call that number. And

here is the weather both Pudsey in Hexham, it looks fine and dry.

That is all from as in the Look North studio, but back in time on

macro, someone is about to undergo the horrors of the gunge tank,

unless they managed to escape stop we will leave you with Carol and the

Children in Need team. Goodbye. Thank you, and I am glad it is not

me. Maximus, who is it? We have two, we have Neal Morrison, and we have

Keelan McGrane. We have to give it a countdown, from five, four, three,

two, one... CHEERING. That looks like cold the. `` cold

tea. It looks horrendous. We have a lovely team here. How are they

doing? How are you doing? Fantastic. Great.