28/07/2014 Look North (North East and Cumbria)

Hello and welcome to Monday's Look North.

Another safety warning for the North's bathers,

after three drownings in the space of just a week.

Jailed for a third time, the dangerous driver who's `lready

served time for killing an eight`year`old boy.

Facing eviction ` the man who fears his lifetime's collection

of metal and machinery will be lost, if he's forced to move out.

How these rarely seen church documents dating back hundrdds

of years are about to get the 21st century treatment.

Hundreds of thousands of people flock to Wearside for the 26th

More medals for our athletes at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

And it's full steam ahead for England as Yorkshire's Gary Ballance

And as the warm spell looks set to continue, the RNLI and the police

have today repeated their warnings about staying safe in the w`ter

The latest tragedy was off the beach near North Shields Fish

Quay on Saturday evening, when a man in his forties got into difficulty

It follows the death of a 22`year`old, in a lake in

Gateshead last Thursday and that of a 20`year`old student in the River

Live now to Adrian Pitches, who s on the coast at Tynemouth for us.

Adrian ` is that safety message getting through to people?

Clearly we have had different tragedies of the last few week,

Clearly we have had different tragedies of the last few wdek, just

tragedies of the last few week, just a few hundred metres from ehther

gentleman drowned on Saturday a few hundred metres from either

gentleman drowned on Saturd`y that students will swimming in the River

Tees last week and sadly lost his life and, indeed, the young man who

waded into the lake in Gateshead. All different scenarios. But the

message is being driven home All different scenarios. But the

message is being driven homd now but message is being driven home now but

the school holidays are unddrway and the school holidays are unddrway and

that we have this wonderful weather, that people should be safe sea. In a

moment we will speak to the volunteer life Brigade well watched

over this happen for 150 ye`rs over this happen for 150 ye`rs

looking after people on the river and sea. But first, let us hear what

are an L I have to say. It's still not clear why the man

entered the water of North Shields But his death prompted Northumbria

Police to repeat the messagd about the need to take safety

seriously when entering the sea The Respect the Water campahgn was

launched by the RNLI only last Thursday, and, today, RNLI

lifeguards were out in strength and along the North Tyneside coastline

to remind people about water safety. We've got Whitley Bay up there,

so we have six guards there in the summertime and four

lifeguards at the other bay. We have got six down in Longsands

and we also have three at Eddie's. And down the river,

we have them down at Sandhaven. We do a good job

of making sure there are enough The heatwave we've experienced

for the past fortnight has been a blessing for holiday`makers

and ice cream sellers alike. But it has also tempted manx people

into the water, whether at At the beach, to prevent

a repetition of Saturday's tragedy, My first one would be always go to

a beach staffed by RNLI lifdguards. My second would be to seek out those

lifeguards when you come down to the beach to find out what hazards might

take place there on a regular basis. The third

and final one would be to always swim between the red and yellow

flags, which the RNLI always state. Happily,

been buried up to your neck by your , as I said earlier, the waters have

been patrolled by the Tynemouth Brigade for over a century. It was

set up following the tragedx Brigade for over a century. It was

set up following the tragedy of Brigade for over a century. It was

set up following the tragedx of two set up following the tragedy of two

ships on a map of the time back in 1864. Tell it how it has bedn for

1864. Tell it how it has been for you guys and the nub of call`outs is

a must have a question since the beginning of July we have at ten

incidents will stop we have had a number of serious incidents and

involving people not using the seat safely and it is very important that

we emphasise that now be some holidays have begun that people must

be careful. It is a beautiftl be careful. It is a beautiful

coastline and we will always encourage people to come, but he

encourage people to come, btt he needs to be done safely because as

needs to be done safely bec`use as we saw on Saturday, tragic incidents

we saw on Saturday, tragic hncidents do occur. And you have the incident

last to somebody swum across the River Tyne at one of its widest

point is? That is too gentlemanly began on the South Shields side and

one then turned back. The other gentleman got across safely and we

have quite a stern word with him because although he was successful

on that occasion it is a very, very dangerous thing to do. Therd

on that occasion it is a very, very dangerous thing to do. There are

very strong currents running down the river and submerged objdct you

could trapped on. Although xou may feel fits when you begin swimming,

feel fits when you begin swhmming, as you said, it was at the widest

point and it could very easily have point and it could very easily have

got tired and we couldn't fhght another serious tragedy on our

hands. What did you say Tim? It is just about trying to present a calm

message to them. Often, these people are quite hyped up after thdir done

are quite hyped up after their done something like this. Is occ`sions,

something like this. Is occasions, alcohol can be involved. But, you

could quite easily explain to people how we can go wrong and are often

quite tired after they do things like this, so I think he did

understand what the risk was, but it is just trying to make sure that

everybody gets the message that the coastline is lovely and it hs

coastline is lovely and it is possible to enjoy it safely, but are

also ten times when it is just possible to enjoy it safely, but are

also ten times when it is jtst not also ten times when it is jtst not

safe to do things and accidents also ten times when it is just not

safe to do things and accidents will happen. all your message be to be be

using the water this summer? Please come, please enjoy the beaches, just

makes you go where the lifeguards. I would lifeguards have gone off

shift, consider not going in the water because it is very dangerous

and accidents can happen easily. Thank you.

Well, news of the tragedies has even spread to

Teesside sprinter Richard Khlty qualified for this evening's 100

metres semi`final, and could even be challenging for a

But after coming through his qualifying heat at Hampden Park, he

made this pledge to David Zikhali, the 20`year`old who lost his life

Commiserations to my good friend Zikhali.

He drowned a couple of days ago and this Commonwealth Games and

the season will be dedicated to him and everybody at home on Teesside.

It is a sad loss and he was a great lad and this is dedicated to him.

Well, meanwhile, ago coastguards have launched a

campaign aiming to halve the numbers of deaths by drowning in thd sea.

New figures show that more people drown on the coast than are

Yorkshire's RNLI in Scarborough said today that the average temperature

of the sea around the UK is only 12 Celsius and warned people to be

aware of the drown dangers of cold water shock as well as strong rip

currents which are particularly hazardous to children.

People are also being strongly advised to avoid alcohol

It can be a nuisance at this time of year, especially in sunny weather.

year, especially in sunny wdather. We advise that if you want to swim

and have a drink, have your drink after the swim.

A dangerous driver, who killed an eight`year`old boy on a rivdrside

footpath, is back behind bars tonight after another high`speed

24`year`old Ashley Lindo was driving a stolen car in Middlesbrough

in 2006, when Daniel Conroy Curtin died.

But Lindo's offending continued and today he was jailed

Incredibly, he once again drove on a footpath

Officers say he's learned nothing from Daniel's death.

Our correspondent, Peter Harris, has this report.

Daniel Conroy 13, just eight years old when one evening back in 20 6,

old when one evening back in 2006, he was knocked down and killed by a

stolen car on a footpath ne`r he was knocked down and killed by a

stolen car on a footpath ne`r the River Tees. The car was driven by

Ashley Lindo, who was then 15. He was locked up for three years for

the crime. Yet, it seems, he was locked up for three years for

the crime. Yet, it seems, hd learned little from Daniel's death. In April

this year in the streets of central Middlesbrough, the police spotted

Ashley Lindo. They pursued him and he drove at speeds of up to 50 or 60

mph, even through 20 wow power limits. At one point, he motnted

mph, even through 20 wow power limits. At one point, he mounted a

footpath such was his desperation to a scape from the police. He finally

bashed the car into a curb, blowing out to a scape from the polhce. He

finally bashed the car into a curb, finally bashed the car into a curb,

blowing out two of the towers `` tyres, which finally brought him to

a halt. This had covered about one mile. Ashley Lindo has been

offending since childhood. As mile. Ashley Lindo has been

offending since childhood. As a 14`year`old he was the subjdct

offending since childhood. @s a 14`year`old he was the subject of

offending since childhood. As a 14`year`old he was the subjdct of an

14`year`old he was the subject of an anti`social behaviour order as part

of an attempt to tame his behaviour. Soon, he was stealing

cars. In 2004 at age 14, he was convicted of taking a vehicle

without consent, a similar offence committed a year later, then in

2006, he stole a rover which hit eight`year`old Daniel, he w`s

released early from his three`year released early from his thrde`year

sentence and within months of coming out he was back in the dock. This

time it was for dangerous driving again. He got 90 more months

detention in 2009 before ag`in again. He got 90 more months

detention in 2009 before again been detention in 2009 before ag`in been

driving while banned in 2012. Finally, today, another driving

related jail sentence. Now he is 24, he is said to be a changed man.

related jail sentence. Now he is 24, he is said to be a changed lan. He

became a dad six weeks ago, but the judge at Teeside Crown Court told

him that this was highly dangerous driving. Cleveland Police said

tonight that Ashley Lindo is clearly not learned his lesson on the tragic

events of some years ago. It was only a matter of good look at

another tragedy was avoided this time. Ashley Linda O is now back

behind bars. Whether he learns anything behind bars is another

matter. More of the day's news now

and the Deputy Prime Ministdr, Nick Clegg, has spoken of

his sadness at the death of one of Jo Stephenson had been recovering

well after falling 30 feet at his home three weeks ago

but suffered a suspected stroke The 59`year`old had been the Liberal

Democrat deputy leader of Ctmbria The national president of the

Liberal Democrats, Tim Farron, has Jo Stephenson was funny, ch`rming,

decent. He was always thoughtful about other people's needs. He

worked his socks off, whatever he did, he did to the best of his

abilities. He was somebody wanted as a friend and wouldn't even lind

abilities. He was somebody wanted as a friend and wouldn't even mind as

a friend and wouldn't even lind as an enemy, because he was a decent

and honourable man. Workers at the passport office

in Durham have been on strike today, as part of a national protest over

working conditions. They were protesting

about staff shortages The unions say recent talks have

failed to lead to a long`term solution to the problems,

but the Passport Office inshsts extra staff have been drafted

in to help ease the workload. Large areas of countryside

in the North East and Cumbria have today been earmarked

as potential fracking sites. Energy companies are being hnvited

to bid for licences to extract shale Critics say it can lead to earth

tremors and water contamination The Government says permisshon will

be given in national parks only Work has begun today

on a major project to help protect a County Durham seaside town

from flooding and coastal erosion. The work,

at Seaham Harbour's North Pier, It'll be carried out in two stages,

finishing in March next year. Durham County Council says the

North Pier is known to have been breached at least three timds,

and could be at risk during heavy A man

from Redcar who's facing eviction says his lifetime's collecthon of

metal and machinery will be lost if has filed legal papers to rdmove him

from the property in Dormanstown. . he renders this property from the

council and now it is trying to evict him. It has been hell for me.

I'm a pensioner, state Rarely`seen documents, recording the

actions of 54 Archbishops of York. Now, for the first time,

the records, which detail events like thd

Black Plague, are being digitised Phil Connell reports

on how ancient writings are set to They are safely kept under lock and

key here in this special strongroom at York university. They register

and detail the records of Yorkshire's archbishops frol 12 5.

Yorkshire's archbishops from 1225. They provide an ecclesiastical view

on almost important moments of history. Incidents such as the Black

plague and how it affected the church are covered. Normallx you get

a couple of page of's worth of all the nations of new priests. When you

get to the Black Death, you get one here, to hear, three here... This

shows the devastating impact of a plague on the church and thd need to

plague on the church and the need to replace the police `` priests who

have died with new priests of the church will continue to function.

This is the earliest registdr we This is the earliest registdr we

have in roll formed from 1225. This records all the most import`nt thing

records all the most important thing is that he needed to know about his

diocese. This is about 30 foot long. this tragic rover is now behng

brought into the 21st`century. It is about to receive some modern`day

treatments. A grant around ?200 000 treatments. A grant around ?200 000

means 32 of these ancient registers means 32 of these ancient rdgisters

can now be digitised. It me`ns they will be widely accessible for the

first time in their history. This will allow all others to view them

will allow all others to vidw them online where and when that we like.

I think it is critical, givhng I think it is critical, givhng

people access to the records of their own history is the wax that

people understand history better and people understand history better and

don't get messed up by what novelists have to say, for dxample.

novelists have to say, for example. Digitising the millions of church

records will take the team just over a year. A modern twist which those

early record keepers could never have imagined.

Hundreds of thousands of people headed to the Seaburn and Roker

seafront at the weekend, for the Sunderland International Airshow.

The event, which is now in its 26th year, featured the

Red Arrows, an RAF Typhoon, wing`walkers and an aerobatic team.

Sunderland City Council said on Saturday alone a quarter of a

So if you were lucky enough to go along, here's a second chance

And if you weren't, then buckle up now and enjoy the ride.

We come to the show every year, it is a perfect setting,

This is the 26th year, so you might think that people may

not be as interested, but they still come every year and it is our

responsibility to try and make sure there are loads of new things for

them and some of them have been coming

What has been your favourite plane so for?

I had to stick my fingers in my ears.

There were two more medals for the region at the Commonwealth

Middlesbrough's Paul Drinkh`ll helped England's men win Silver

in the Team Table Tennis and there was Silver too in Squash for James

And there could be more to come tonight on the track and

in the pool as Hartlepool's Jemma Lowe and Middlesbrough's Aimee

Wilmott go head`to`head in the final of the Women's 200m Butterfly.

Andrew Hartley reports on the day?s action.

Harrogate`based James Willstrop came up against an old adversary

and team mate in the men's singles squash final this afternoon.

Fellow Yorkshireman Nick Matthew is three times World Champion `

and Willstrop hadn't won against him since 2007.

Incredibly, Matthew only underwent knee surgery five weeks ago.

There was more silver for the North in table tennis this afternoon.

Middlesbrough's Paul Drinkh`ll was part of the England side

Drinkhall lost his singles latch ` but in the doubles, he

And disappointed but I'm thrilled to be here to be honest and this has

been a wonderful experience. There was more silver for the North

in table tennis this afternoon. Middlesbrough's Paul Drinkhall was

part of the England side Drinkhall lost his singles match `

but in the doubles, he and partner gave Team England new

hope to pull the tie round to 2`1. But Drinkhall could only watch on

as Singapore won the deciding 4th In the pool, Hartlepool's Jemma

Lowe, representing Wales, comfortably won her heat

of the women?s 200m butterfly Where she'll be joined by another

Teessider ` Middlesbrough's Aimee Wilmott who won her heat

in a much tighter race. I said it was a good race. A little

bit disappointed after yestdrday, so I will have to try and forget

bit disappointed after yesterday, so I will have to try and forgdt about

I will have to try and forget about that and get back in this morning

and give it a good swim. There was good news last night

for Sunderland heavyweight boxer Despite a badly cut eye,

Baister beat 2010 silver medallist Steven Ward, from Northern Ireland,

on a split decision. But at Hampden Park, Carlisle's Tom

Farrell was outside the med`ls To do that in front of such an

amazing crowd, I can't ask for any more.

This afternoon, Morpeth's Laura Weightman finished

3rd in her heat of the 1500l to qualify for tomorrow night's final.

A got a little bit messy but I tried not to panic and I knew my time

would come. I'm pleased to get a qualification out of the wax and I

qualification out of the way and I can focus on the final.

And this throw from Carlisle's Nick Miller saw him through to

Meanwhile, Stockton sprinter Richard Kilty runs in the semi`finals of the

The Gateshead Harrier only just managed to qualify for the semis

He's so far not been able to reproduce

outdoors ` the kind of form which saw him win gold in the 60m

at the World Indoor Championships in March, and he knows he's going to

Is going to be massive. It is very competitive and your whole Caribbean

team here and the British guys as team here and the British gtys as

well. So it is absolutely alazing to be out here, beating in front of his

crowd. It's amazing. Yorkshire's Gary Ballance made

his highest test score on the second day of England's game against India

at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. He carried on from his overnight

total of 104 to make the best score But on 156 he was controversially

out when the umpire thought he'd edged the ball to wicketkeeper MS

Dhoni ` only for replays to show he had in fact missed the ball which

had brushed his trousers instead. But as India won't use the review

system, Ballance couldn't challenge the decision and he was back off to

the pavilion ` but a superb innings. In Rugby League,

it was a great weekend for Gateshead Thunder who beat Oxford to

move up the Championship Ond table. Ben Hardcastle scored half

of Gateshead's points as Thunder ran in eight trids

at the International Stadium The result takes Gateshead

into the division's top fivd. York City Knights still lead

the way though. And finally, Newcastle Unitdd fans

John Alder and Liam Sweeney, victims of the Malaysia Airlines

crash, were remembered in The lifelong supporters had been

on their way there to watch the Magpies' pre`season tour when their

plane was shot down over Ukraine. Players and fans in the

Westpac Stadium stood for a moving tribute to the pair

before kick`off in Wellington. The Magpies went on to beat Phoenix

1`0 with this header from It hasn't all been plain sailing

over the weekend, it has bedn warm over the weekend, it has been warm

weather has been heavy rain. Ian Jeffers and image of the sun just

disappearing over Derwent water as disappearing over Derwent w`ter as

this menacing clouds appeared over this menacing clouds appeardd over

the fells. Thank you for th`t. Here, the temperatures continue to hit

heady heights of the week. There were 20 sixes and 27 is fairly

widespread on Saturday. Leeling hit widespread on Saturday. Leeling hit

29 degrees, the warmest in the region this summer. Yesterd`y

29 degrees, the warmest in the region this summer. Yesterday things

are a bit cooler, but we sthll managed 22 degrees at Loftus.

Today, inland areas generally hit 22 was and 23 is again. Just a shade:

The coast. Over the next few days there will be a few short changes,

but it is not all bad news. A fine evening for most of us and overnight

it is dry, broken cloud, maybe evening for most of us and overnight

it is dry, broken cloud, maxbe the it is dry, broken cloud, maybe the

odd mist patch forming. Temperatures should stay in double figures and

should stay in double figurds and lows will be run about 12 Celsius,

54 Fahrenheit. Tomorrow morning, those places begin dry, but the

cloud will thicken up from the North West. That will bring some patchy

rain and drizzle into Cumbria. West. That will bring some patchy

rain and drizzle into Cumbrha. As we head towards the afternoon, a few

spots will make it eased to the Pennines, but most places whll

probably stay dry in the East. Through the afternoon, the cloud

will lift and sunny spells break out again and temperatures will be into

the low 20s. 21 or 22 Celsius will the low 20s. 21 or 22 Celsits will

be quite widespread in London tomorrow afternoon. There will also

be a light north`westerly breeze. That's where the front brings the

cloud and a few spots of rahn tomorrow, and as we had through the

middle part of the week, we`ther systems do come in from timd to

time, and there will be more cloud time, and there will be mord cloud

around at the risk of a few showery outbreaks of rain and things will be

a little bit cooler than thdy have been recently. But, as I say, it

a little bit cooler than they have been recently. But, as I sax, it is

been recently. But, as I say, it is not all bad news, although there

will be a few showers there will be bright spells and we will come to

you to see temperatures makhng bright spells and we will come to

you to see temperatures making it into the low 20s. 21 Celsius is 70

Fahrenheit. As we head towards August, keep your July weather

pictures coming. All the information is on our web page.

Now for a final look at tonight's headlines.

Ukrainian officials are claiming that data

from the black box flight recorders from Malaysian Airlines flight MH17

confirms it was destroyed by shrapnel from a missile blast.

And after a third drowning in the region, another water safety

I leave the ashram, travel halfway across the world to find my father,

Oh, well. As Vashrati says, gotta keep smiling!

We don't tend to use the bathroom together here.

All right, well, I'll catch you later.

This ashram of yours, it might be a cult.

I take it back, he's definitely Cuckoo's son.

I just feel like my whole body's been taken over by an alien.