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eye on development is over the next couple of days.

I can't think of a better way to celebrate than playing charity golf

in the sunshine, and with a hangover.

In sport, though, you lose some, and you lose some. York City fail to

reach their Wembley promotion play`off final.

And, while Gateshead did get to Wembley for the first time, their

return to the Football League will have to wait at least another year.

First tonight, there are calls for a police investigation into how

Durham County Council handled the sale of an historic stately home.

Windlestone Hall, near Rushyford, was sold three years ago

Now, though, land on the estate could be sold to

build a multi`million pound luxury housing complex.

This evening, the council has been accused of being "incompetent."

Windlestone Hall was sold for just ?241,000. A deal still questioned by

one independent councillor who has today called for a police

investigation. The council is in the process of

closing five residential care homes. If Windlestone Hall had been

marketed at its correct value at ?2 million, we may not have had to

close those homes. Windlestone Hall was once home to

Sir Anthony Eden. Three years since its sale, new concerns have been

raised. This confidential document obtained by Look North reveals the

new owner is now seeking interested parties to build up to 25 executive

homes behind the gates. The development could be worth millions

of pounds. And all from a small investment of ?241,000. At the hall

today, its owner declined to comment. Unlike others, he had been

left with growing concerns. Sold without conditions. There is no

claw`back. It's as they could be making millions. This is a raw deal

for the community. This is the statement the council gave. But

residents fear that hundreds of tear `` cheese could be felled.

Times have been tough for local authorities. When I looked at the

transfer, there were no covenants or obligations on these people. You

wonder why. Three years on, questions over Windlestone Hall are

again being raised. The historic stately home, sold off cheaply by

the council, that could be worth millions of pounds.

Where does this leave us tonight? The county council has said no

planning application has been received regarding Windlestone

Hall. This confidential document gives a clear indication as to what

the owners's intentions are. This is to attract potential developers.

Inside, it says the vendors has already held talks with senior

planners at the council. We have not been able to confirm that, but this

is a story that is not going away for the council, especially tonight

with one councillor calling for a police investigation.

It may be warm and sunny but the advice from police is to take care

beside rivers and lakes. Since last July, there have been a number of

tragedies on the waterways. The latest young person to die is Luke

Pearce, his body was found a week after going missing on a night out

in Durham. It may be warm and sunny but the

advice from police is to take care beside rivers and lakes. Since last

July, there have been a number of tragedies on the waterways. The

latest young person to die is Luke Pearce, his body was found a week

after going missing on a night out in Durham.

Police have confirmed the man's body which was recovered from the River

Ouse yesterday is that of Doctor

Luke Pearce was very popular, a gentle giant, very active, supported

to other students. Passionate about sport.

Having a very good year. The latest in a series of similar tragedies.

The second river death to hit Durham University in recent months. In

December, the body of an American student was found in the river.

Police say Luke's case highlights the risk of water.

What I would say is anyone around the river, a visitor or student in

Durham, to make sure they act responsibly, particularly when they

are consuming alcohol. Their perception of risk changes.

The students we spoke to in Durham today Sake recent events have made

them aware of the dangers posed to young revellers out drinking near

the rivers. I don't go near the river. The boy

who died was from my college. It is shocking. It has happened twice in a

short space of time. It makes you think a lot more what you're doing

when you are out. Safety in numbers, I suppose.

We have known the dangers of being by the water and drinking.

Nights out are a part of university life, but Luke Pearce is the second

Durham University student to have drowned in the river in recent

months, following a night of drinking. The university says it

will be reviewing the work it does with students on alcohol awareness.

A memorial event is now being planned by the University.

The North East is the only region in Britain still getting poorer,

according to the Office For National Statistics. The wealth of a typical

home in the region has fallen by ?16,000 since 2006. The ONS says the

North West and Yorkshire saw a rise in wealth of 11 or 11%, between 2006

A public meeting takes place tonight to discuss this year's Appleby Horse

Fair. It's traditionally the forum where locals discuss possible

concerns about the event, which begins on the 5th of June. Last

year, the horse fair saw nine arrests but, while it was relatively

peaceful, some people complained about the mess left by travellers.

A major police operation's been launched to stop terrorists, drug

smugglers and people traffickers entering the UK through Yorkshire's

coastal towns and villages. It's called Operation Kraken, and

involves Special Branch officers working with the Royal Navy,

Coastguards, Customs, and Inshore Fisheries. Ian White reports.

We are protecting the borders of the United Kingdom. Counter`terrorism,

serious organised. The threat from international crime, drug smuggling,

Human Trafficking Centre. Organised gangs do not want to use

ports like Dover or Hull to enter the UK. Instead, they look for an

easier option. Now, different people working on the coast are being more

vigilant, looking out for anything out of the ordinary.

Suspicious people. Boats that have a name change. Entry and exit at times

you would not expect. You may think there are more people than usual on

a vessel. We had one incident at Whitby where

an individual was arrested in a small vessel, following information

from the community. He was arrested with five kilos of cocaine.

Subsequent seizures led to ?80,000 in cash.

Police and Border Force staff were on the streets of Whitby harbour to

tell people what to look out for. When we are sailing, we are

slow`moving, you do notice things that can be a little out of the

ordinary, that seem strange. I have seen yachts sailing around

that look suspicious, maybe some of these cargo boats stopping where

they shouldn't be. You wonder exactly what they are up to.

With major shipping lanes 12 miles off the Yorkshire coast, these

patrols can call in the Royal Navy for back`up, determined to keep

criminals away from our shores. You're watching Monday's Look North.

Still to come: Mark Tulip with tonight's sport. Plus: Why did this

movie star drop in on her old school It could be a slow start with the

weather tomorrow. Some sunshine, but heavy, under Reid downpours. Join me

shortly for the details. Hours after their double Bafta

triumph, Ant and Dec joined fellow celebrities at a charity golf day in

Northumberland. They were raising money for the Children's Heart Unit

at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle. Last year, the event,

plus the evening's fundraising hopes to hit ?200,000. We'll be

speaking live to Ant and Dec in a moment. But first, Adrian Pitches

reports from the golf course at It was Strictly Come Golfing for

Anton Du Beke, one of the first celebs to tee off this morning. He

was followed in quick succession by footballers, fellow TV

personalities, and even one professional golfer. Graham Wylie,

who owns Close House, has a very personal reason for organising this

annual fundraiser. My daughter Keira is a heart

patient. She had operations at two days old, six months, and two years.

Good news story, she?s fine, needs one more operation. Because of that,

it's personal to me. That's why I support this charity because the

hospital has done some great work, saved the lives of loads of

children. Graham Wylie is a great friend

through racing connections. I came last year and saw what a terrific

effort he was making, raising money for the children?s hospital, add the

heart unit in Newcastle. Great event, when you?re doing

something, the weather is fabulous. Great surroundings, nice people.

It's a pleasure to do it. One team had to have two celebrity

captains, fresh from their Baftas triumph in London last night.

We?re here to support the charity, Hit a few balls. Raise

money. Raise money for the unit, they do some fantastic work. We?ve

visited the kids and families. chance,

but I've had a look at the pin. Tonight, it doesn't get any better

than this, being on Look North! It doesn't. This is the highlight of my

weekend. You have won so many awards. What we want to know is who

keeps all the trophies and cleans them? We keep them. He cleans them.

We were lucky to get one each, we won two. We were over the moon. To

win the first award of the night was fantastic, but to walk away with

another one, we are thrilled to bits. It is a shame you are winning

them for the other side! How do you keep the enthusiasm going? It's not

like a job for us. I get to go to work every day with my best mate.

Who is he? We get to mess about on the telly, we get paid for it. We're

having such fun. It is very childish really. You are flying the flag for

the North East as well. It is a great charity we have been playing

golf for. We have the dinner this evening. And we will celebrate hard

again tonight. That is the plan. What next, back to work? Back to

work, yes. We are going on the road, if you nights at Newcastle

Arena in August. Then we are off to the jungle again. No rest for the

wicked. We have been pretty wicked, I think!

Teeside actor Charlotte Riley returned to the north`east today and

was reunited with the teacher she credits with her athletic prowess in

her latest movie. Charlotte Riley used to be one of

them. She's now a successful stage and screen actress who's taken time

out of her crazy filming schedule to I will always come back here.

Getting on the chain, from London, getting off at Darlington, it is the

best feeling. That is saying something considering she is in the

latest Tom Cruise blockbuster and is engaged to Tom Hardy.

We thought you might be bringing your other half with you. He is

working hard, prepping for a film in London. Sorry! No apologies

necessary. The school turned out in force for their famous former

student. It is inspirational when a former student who has achieved so

much comes back. For her to come here, a small school in Teeside, it

is great. Brilliant she is here, especially for the kids in the

school who are into drama like me. When Charlotte left 14 years ago,

her former PE teacher had no idea that people would end up acting and

would return as a celebrity. Netball, goal defence, like a

gazelle. The film I just did, the training I did, it came in useful,

all that base level exercise you did with me. When you get your Oscar, we

know who you are going to thank. From Stockton schoolgirl to rising

star, but that's to her strong North East ties, her feet are strongly ``

firmly on the ground. We were lucky enough to have him in

the region for 12 years. Ex`Newcastle Falcons and England

fly`half Jonny Wilkinson will retire from rugby union straight after

Saturday's European Cup final between his French club Toulon and

Saracens. Yes, a terrific career, blighted somewhat by injuries. But

one which will forever be remembered by that last`minute drop goal to win

the 2003 World Cup. All the result of endless kicking practice on the

Kingston Park pitch. One of the most Gateshead football fans have spent

the last 24 hours coming to terms with the fact that their club will

still be in the non`league Conference Premier next season. The

Heed lost yesterday's play`off final 2`1 at Wembley against Cambridge

United who are now promoted to The first trip to Wembley in the

club's history, the chance to climb back into the Football League after

more than 50 years. This was always going to be an emotional afternoon

for Gateshead. Sadly, the full`time tears were of disappointment, a

14`match unbeaten run coming to an These things happen. It is

disappointing but we live to fight again. The team have done is really

proud. Around 7000 fans arrived. Kicked out of the football league

all those years ago, never before at Wembley, they weren't going to miss

this one. I was there when they went out of the league, so it would be

tremendous to get back in. Just getting here is brilliant, if we

could win, it would be so smashing for the town. I have supported

Gateshead since the year they were knocked out of the league. I never

thought I would walk down Wembley Way seeing them. The game turned on

to members of magic from Brian Donaldson, born in Newcastle, he

spent last season at Gateshead before switching to Cambridge. His

cross set up the opener for Lee Hughes. Donaldson curled in a

fabulous free kick to break every heart in Tyneside. What more do you

want? I am so happy for everyone in the club. A former Gateshead player,

special to do it against your old club? Not really, I feel terrible

for them. They are good lads. Playing the more attractive

football, Gateshead through on all three substitutes. Two of them

combined to put the final back in the balance. This header was parried

only as far as Jack Lester. It looked as if Arsenal wouldn't be the

only ones to come from behind at the weekend. But the equaliser would not

come. Their dream died and the long come. Their dream died and the long

wait for league football will stretch on for another season.

Disappointment in the Tyneside camp but the promise of better days

ahead. We will take it on the chin. It is a long way back up as we know.

I have said to them, good players, strong men bounce back and we have

to do that next season. Cambridge achieved the same Wembley

double. Matty Plebgate Fleetwood a one goal lead against his old club

to take them into the second leg of their league play`off semifinal.

They couldn't find the net in a battling goalless draw.

Travis Dickenson retained his English light weight title and

reached the final of a televised knockout tournament, despite being

floored by his opponent three times in the same round. He started well,

and knocked down Matty Klotz and twice, but he looked a beaten man in

the fifth round. He was doubled up in agony on the canvas. The referee

stopped the fight in round seven. Durham are struggling in Somerset

after being bowled out for 155. Scott Borthwick top scored with 59.

Rain stopped play. If any rain on the way?

It hasn't been all plain sailing. A combination of heat and humidity,

triggering thunderstorms. That could be the case tomorrow. A slow start

tomorrow, grey skies. Some sunshine breaking out. An increased risk of

heavy, thundery showers later. A few showers around today. Cumbria bore

the brunt of the thundery downpours this afternoon. They will become

more confined to the coast in the next hour and die away overnight. An

easterly breeze. Low cloud will drift in from the North Sea. A

mystique end to the night. Temperatures should stay in double

figures. A slow, grey starts to many eastern areas tomorrow morning.

Sunshine in the West. The showers will bubble up. We will see some

sunny spells in many places but there is an increased risk of

thundery showers. The afternoon temperatures are not as warm as

today. 22 Celsius. Always cooler along the north`east coast with the

easterly breeze. A range of afternoon temperatures and an

increased risk of showers with a Met Office warning to be aware of that

risk of standing water and localised flooding. That is tomorrow.

Wednesday, it is quieter, we are in between weather systems. Thursday is

a different story, the weather front brings some very wet weather for

some of us. Back to a showery picture on Friday. Always the risk

of some showers. Mostly dried tomorrow. The risk of heavy,

thundery downpours in the afternoon. Wednesday is brighter but

cooler than it has been. Friday, most places will become drier. Watch

out for those showers tomorrow afternoon. It should still feel

warm. That's all for now. Thank you for

watching. We are back the same time tomorrow. Goodbye.

'The last two generations have been robbed of an opportunity

'And yet it has greater impact on our everyday lives than anything

'We need to put this issue to bed now,

'and not leave it for another generation.'

I want a Britain that is free to control its own destiny.

'another three million people in Britain by 2020.

'Our public services are already stretched.

'The pressure on schools, housing, hospitals in huge.'

While we stay in the EU, we cannot control who comes into our county.