02/04/2012 Look North (Yorkshire)

Good evening. On Look North tonight, 30 years after the start of the

Falklands war, Look North remembers the Yorkshire man who won a

posthumous Victoria Cross. charged up and threw himself bodily

into an Argentine machine gun pit. It is what elevates people who win

the Victoria Cross from other people. Also, the international

jewel robbers tracked across Europe by West Yorkshire Police - tonight

they are in jail after targeting upmarket stores in Leeds. And

danger in small doses - we find out just how much damage these tiny

ticks can do to your heart, nervous system and joints. There will be

none of last week's warmth. We have a Met Office warning first Noel,

particularly affecting the high ground. -- and Met Office warning

Good evening. 30 years after the start of the Falklands conflict,

the mother of one Yorkshire hero has spoken about her memories, her

pride in her son. Sergeant Ian McKay was awarded and postures

Victoria Cross -- a posthumous Victoria Cross. Today we met his

mother at home in Rotherham. It lasted just 74 days but Sobhi loss

of more than 900 lives. -- saw the loss. None was more courageous than

Sergeant Ian McKay from Barnsley. He led his men into a bloody battle.

With total disregard for his own safety, he charged a machine gun

post. He set fire to himself, probably, for the sake of the rest

of the company. He knew that it had to be done. He would be very aware

of the fact that he had a lot of young trainees were 10 who he had

just put through -- with him. Sergeant Ian McKay issued orders,

broke cover and charged the enemy positions. He was posthumously

awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery. In 1982, his wife received

it on her behalf. 30 years later, his mother is still grateful for

the recognition. Very proud and very pleased to receive it. In fact,

I have always said it belonged to the Parachute Regiment. He and

could not have done what he did without the support of the other

man. Back then you publicly condemned the war, you condemned

Margaret Thatcher. Do you still feel very strongly about that, that

it was not worth the sacrifice? do not think any parent can

honestly say it is worth it. I know that a Ian would think I was wrong.

But that is just my personal opinion. This military historian

has just finished writing Ian McKay's biography. Ian threw

himself bodily into an Argentine machine gun appeared with grenades.

The grenades exploded. It is what elevates people who will win the

Victoria Cross from other people. It is that extraordinary amount of

the valour. Today, relatives of those who died in the Falklands war

paid their respects at the national memory am -- National Memorial

Arboretum. They wanted the world to know their loved ones would not be

forgotten. Now the conflict in the Falklands lasted until 14 June,

when the Argentinian forces surrendered. We'd love to hear your

memories of that time - whether you were a serviceman or woman, or

waiting at home for news of a loved Robbers who stole a million pounds

of high class watches from jewellery stores in Leeds, are

tonight starting jail sentences after a seven year investigation

tracked them to Estonia. The gang of eight is estimated to have

stolen jewels valued at more than �160 million pounds in raids across

Europe. But today they found themselves in court in Leeds. John

Cundy has this exclusive report. They were quicker and roofless.

Four plans this Estonian gang struck in four consecutive years in

Leeds. Despite four at times. The target was mainly a Rolex watches.

They were foot soldiers for an international master mind based in

eastern Europe. It was not just here in Leeds where they struck.

Armed with what looked like real guns, it is estimated they raided

35 other jewellers across the UK during the four years they were at

large. The wider organisation, probably linked to the Russian

Mafia, raided all over Europe from Estonia. Their vast pickings, never

recovered, would probably shipped straight out of the country. But

this distinctive clothing, spotted on CCTV, was a key clue for

detectives. It was to be found in the wardrobe of one of the gang

traced to his home in Estonia. DNA matches were made from cigarette

but they had left outside the jewellers in Albion Street. Senior

investigating officer like Batley was getting closer to his quarry.

They were very professional. They used budget flights to fly in the

UK, commit high value robberies and return to Estonia. They believed

they would evade arrest. It was initially very difficult to

identify them. The gang have now been jailed for a total of more

than 80 years. The sense that at clear message that although

criminal gangs may be operating in the UK, even though their escape

back to the wrong countries, they will be traced, they will be

arrested, there will be extradited. And they are likely to receive a

substantial prison sentence. The is thought more of the robbers have

still to be caught. Detectors now they have broken a hard core of the

gang who brought terror to Leeds. - - detectives. Later on Look North,

20 years on and still going strong - the theatre company that

specialises in performing the classics in northern accents,

Scrap metal dealers are being asked to sign up to a new scheme to help

cut metal thefts which are blighting the region. In the last

financial year, there were more than 1,500 thefts involving metal

in North Yorkshire. That figure jumped to over 4,700 in West

Yorkshire. And down in South Yorkshire, that figure is even

higher - 4,800. In fact, the value of metal stolen in 2010 in South

Yorkshire alone, was almost �6 Another customer arrives at this

scrapyard in Doncaster. From today this company is signed up to the

new police scheme. No ID, no sale. It will separate the people with

nothing to hide from those to have something to hide. That can only be

a good thing. 25,000 tons of scrap metal and handled here every year.

You'll have an ID for everyone who comes in at the gate. I got my

garage broken into and scraps stolen. These are after scrap. Yes,

it is a good idea. Metal being stolen first scrap has become a

blight on everyday life. In Doncaster last year, the phones

were off for days on end when copper cables were taking twice. In

Doncaster or self, 85% of scrap merchants have signed up to the new

voluntary ID scheme. What about the 15% not signed up? We be leaning on

them? Leaning is probably a strong word. We will concentrate our

efforts on the spot checks and regular checks that we do anywhere.

This idea has already been tried out in the north-east, where come

on according to police, it cut of supply routes for people trying to

get rid of stolen mettle. With spot checks in place, this could be the

start of the fight back against Matt of theft. I'm joined by Ian

Hetherington, director of the British Metals Recycling

Association. I asked him if this latest

initiative would be popular with his members. Yes, Operation Tornado

is that trial in the North East originated by ourselves and the

police. We're very supportive of it. We believe that intrinsically good

quality controls by members and good policing underpin the way to

walk a matter of that. Do you think we are likely to see the end of

problems with map of that, if there are no markets? -- metal theft.

would love to think so. But that may be a little idealistic. What

we're hoping to do here is to reduce the opportunities for

thieves to dispose of their material. Would an end to so-called

cash sales be the best way to stop a matter of that? No. I ban on cash

on its own will do absolutely nothing. Our concern is that it may

well be badly implemented. It may well increase the illegal sector

and the opportunities for thieves to dispose of this material. We do

not believe it will make a difference if it is done in

isolation from all the other measures, such as those being tried

out under the Operation Tornado on Up to 50 new jobs should be created

as part of a plans to develop a �300 million multi-fuel generator

at Ferrybridge power station in West Yorkshire. The venture is a

joint project between SSE plc and Wheelabrator Technologies. Work on

the facility, which will use a range of waste-derived fuels to

generate electricity and heat, is due to start later this year.

The Labour Party has launched its regional campaign for the local

elections. Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham was in Sheffield this

morning campaigning against Government changes to the NHS and

cuts to numbers of police officers. The vote to elect new councillors

takes place on May 3. Recent events have shown this

Government to be completely out of touch. Taxing foods is symbolic of

a Government that does not have a clue about how ordinary people live

their lives. They are Tokely out of touch. That budget, this is a

Government with its priorities completely wrong. This election is

a chance to send that message to them. Walkers are being urged to

take extra care in the Yorkshire countryside to avoid being bitten

by ticks, which can lead to serious illness. They can transmit a

condition called Lyme Disease, which can damage the heart, nervous

system and joints. We do not want Her tears that time of year. The

weather is improve Ming and people are heading into the hills to take

advantage of the countryside. -- improving. People have to be aware

of the dangers that a lurking in the undergrowth. They are 15 times

of take that feed on humans. Some carry Lyme Disease which can lead

to a debilitating illness. needed a wheelchair, I was

bedridden for months on end. Helen was bitten by an infected take in

1997 and seven for 13 years before being diagnosed with Lyme Disease.

-- suffered for 13 years. I was unable to walk and unable to join

in family activities. I gave up teaching. It senses passing mammals

and passes on the disease while feeding. They estimate 3000 people

a year in the UK are infected in this way. These are the second

stage of the life-cycle and they are so small that people don't know

they have been fit -- bitten. has a charity that focuses on Lyme

Disease. She was paralysed after being bitten by a tick. She wants

people to be aware of the dangers. It is a good idea not to be bitten.

Try and pork in the centre of past rather than in the undergrowth, use

a good repellent and cover-up as much as possible. -- Try and walk

in the centre of a path. For those like Helen that have suffered, the

message is to urge caution rather than fear. Be aware, not worried.

don't like that. We have had fabulous weather but it

is not going to last. That nice weather may have been getting

people into the hills of. It is a different story this week. We have

a weather forecast NATO and snow is on the way.

Coming up, bringing the bosses to account. We see what the balls are

20 years ago, was a radical concept. Today, it is part of our dramatic

furniture. The company specialises in classical works by with Mosman

voices, -- northern voices, and unusual venues, it has won a

tremendous acclaim. Barrie Rutter joins us now. He is well known in

bringing people in to act. critics were snooty about it but in

the last 20 years, attitudes have changed. Broadside is likely to get

a five-star review like anybody else. They have opened the door to

people who don't necessarily speak with any accent. If you have got

that voice at your disposal, you don't get stuck playing certain

roles. If you want to be a northern hamlet or a Welsh hamlet or a

Jamaican, Northern broadside is the place you can do it. That is not a

bad accolade. I watched that programme last night and he was

terrified when he came in with you doing a fellow. I was terrified

because you don't want it to fail. I had never met him before. He had

learnt the last speech of a fellow. -- Othello. I got Lenny Henry to

play it. He was doing this Shakespeare programme and bream

that. I told him we -- I told him he had to play Othello. Do you

think because of its reputation, that is why you can persuade big

names to participate? Partly but you will be pursued -- surprised as

some of the names that won't talk because they don't want to do 12

weeks on tour. They certainly don't want to go to Skipton cattle

markets. They are losing out. have got more and more respect for

the actors that do want to join us. Lenny came on a company wage. The

fact that it went to the West End was a happy accident. Go back 20

years and I have been reading a quote from you. You said forget 20

years, you were lucky to last for two. You thought two years and I

will be happy, I might have shown them one or two things. You have to

go through a bureaucracy to get the idea of the ground and having done

that, I thought, why do I go? Year two was never a probability. The

fact that it took off, there was the seed to go on. Brian Glover,

who was in the first production, he said that I had to do this again.

Where does it go from here? Do you keep on keeping on? We have three

years more grant so we are going up to 20th April 15. Whether this

Government destroys the arts in the Thank you. You have brought

pleasure to hundreds of thousands of people and people who would also

not go and see Shakespeare. Long may you continue. Thank you. He has

a great voice as well. It has been another busy weekend

and we are getting to the business end of the football season.

Interesting times in the world of rugby league as well. Things and

faulting at the Bradford Bulls. They say they are quarter of a way

to getting the �1 million they need to stay afloat. They announced they

would go bust if they can't raise the money in four weeks. The crisis

came after their bank cut their overdraft limits.

Monday morning, we are approaching threatening a quarter of a million

said that is an improvement. It has been a heck of an effort. It has

been tremendous. It is the length and breadth of the Hartland from

Merseyside to mum be set -- to Humberside. There is no way we are

going to take the money it generously offered by the public

unless we are certain that the totality, the quantum of that money

is sufficient to overcome these challenges. Her way is that money

going? -- where is that money going? First of all will be the

taxman and beyond that, it is about paying the day-to-day costs of

running a professional sports club. You can do that if you reach this

target? Yes. Her can you be so sure? Because we have precise

numbers. -- how can you be so sure? When you get to the million, what

can you assure your fans about going forward? It is obvious that

any commercial organisation, in order to survive, cannot have its

expenditure in excess of its income unless it has some sort of

benefactor. The position at Bradford is the same as it has

always been. We are happy to getting into conversations with

individuals who want to put forward a proposal about how they can

better, with more resource, take the club forward. There is not a

queue at the moment. You can hear the thoughts of Brahma -- Brian

Noble and Mark Flanagan on the Super League Show at 11:35pm.

It is an anxious time of year for football fans and clubs like with

fixtures running out for some and others looking to secure their

League status. Also have for those that have ambitions to move up a

level. Leeds United are without a home win

in their last four matches. The manager said it was their worst

performance. The play-offs now look like a long shot. Barnsley are nine

points clear of the drop cent despite losing at Ipswich.

Doncaster Rovers future is under threat after the 3-1 defeat against

Birmingham. It leaves them six points shy of safety.

In League One, the rivalry seems to be intensifying each week. Two

goals from Gary gave Sheffield Wednesday believe -- the lead. The

Blades reclaimed second spot after their 1-0 win at Hartlepool.

Huddersfield were resigned to their first defeat after conceding at

injury time. With a game in hand, they could still make a late push

for that second automatic promotion place if the Sheffield clubs drop

points. Chesterfield's quest for League One survival looks doomed.

They conceded four against Scunthorpe. They are 10 points from

safety. In League Two, Rotherham beat

Hereford by a single goal. Bradford remain just above the relegation

places after a 1-0 loss against Plymouth. They have a four point

buffer between them and dropping out of the Football League.

It will be a tense one at the top of League One. It would be a

What about Bradford Bulls? Quarter of a million is quite a lot.

They have done amazingly well. They need 1 million. If they get to half

a million, there will be a huge auction. There may have the game

against Leeds. A full house and it can bring a lot of money end.

Also, what did Brian Noble say? You will have to watch the Super

League Show. She is not giving anything away. It

is no secret, I thought it was 1st April today as we have snow in the

weather. Let's cheer ourselves up first of

four. It was a beautiful weekend. This is a Filey taken this morning.

Here we have Hebden Bridge. Finally, Today, we have seen temperatures

around average. Tomorrow it is going to feel called and it will be

quite a wet day. -- called R. We have this wet front and it will be

feeling cooler. You can see on the Saturday night -- satellite picture,

he is where the weather is coming from. We have occasional showers at

times and temperatures by the end of the night will have dropped down

to four Celsius. Looking at the There may be some brightness first

thing tomorrow and we will see some showers developing. The rain will

be heavy at times. Later in the afternoon, it will start to turn to

sleet and snow. It will feel bitterly cold tomorrow.

Temperatures struggling at around seven Celsius. With this north

easterly wind, it will feel close to freezing. That snow will push

its way it self woods. The Met Office have a warning for the

higher ground. -- pushing his way We have sunny spells and scattered