13/05/2014 Look North (Yorkshire)

If we could be reunited, it would mean everything. The city on course

to become the first in the country to offer free Wi`Fi to all. It has

been another unsettled day but there is good news on the horizon.

Good evening and welcome to the programme.

For five years there has been precious hope for the family of

Claudia Lawrence. For the first time, 59`year`old man has been

arrested for her murder. He has been named as Michael shelling.

He is Michael Snelling who is 59`years`old and from York.

Let me just describe to you where we are tonight.

Claudia's house is in the Heworth area of York.

We're at a house half a mile away in the Burnholme area of the city where

forensic officers have been carrying out searches all afternoon.

And that's close to York University, where Claudia worked as a chef.

The headlines became increasingly grim.

The day when the attention of the media fell on a semidetached house

in York at the home of the 59`year`old man arrested by the

Claudia Lawrence investigation team. One of a series of searches being

carried out across York but still Claudia has not been found. At the

local pub a feud doors away, rumours spread today that it is thought the

man arrested may also have been a regular hair but not for some time.

We used to go after golf. We always had a normal conversation. The man

arrested is thought to have worked at York university. There has been

reaction from family and friends. I always said when they started again,

the only way forward was to go back, write to the beginning and

they have taken it on board what I have said and they are doing that.

Does it remain a total mystery? Hopefully this is one step closer

and the beginning of the end but who knows. It is in the hands of the

police and I am grateful that despite what people have said that

they are not doing enough, they clearly are doing a lot behind the

scenes that we don't see. This afternoon, the search scenes spread

to a house where Northumbria police said there was a link with the

Lawrence investigation. Back in York, further arrests may follow but

there is still quite some way to go in the case.

Well Martin Dales is a close friend of the Lawrence family and I spoke

to him earlier to get his reaction. The work that the police have been

doing has brought things to light that they need to know and need to

investigate. The way the public have engaged with the revitalisation of

the Claudia case in the autumn has been terrific and there is no doubt

the information that people put in means a huge amount, both to the

family and to the police in trying to work out where Claudia is. The

investigation seemed to stall but the fresh impetus before Christmas

clearly must have helped. We wish them well in trying to find what has

happened. This is one part of it. We need to see how this transpired,

this particular incident. At the end of the day, there is a process of

law that has to be followed and it is important that it happens. The

one thing the family needs to do is to find Claudia. That is uppermost

in the minds of the family. It has always been a twin process. The

police have always taken the suspected murder route. The family,

in the absence of any body of Claudia Com have taken a more

hopeful liners in the absence of that, there is still hope. How is

Peter today? It is a tough time. It raised it in 2009 when it became a

case for the police. Not an easy day at all and I am sure everybody will

be thinking of the family at this time as matters move on. Most people

in York can tell you the chronology of the disappearance of Claudia. She

was last seen on March five years ago 2009. The last day was March 18

and she was seen walking towards her house. The next day, she failed to

turn up to work and also missed an appointment with one of her friends.

The day after that, her father phoned the police.

My name is Peter Lawrence, I am concerned about my daughter.

Father's phone call starts the beginning of a mystery that has

baffled police for the last five years. On 19th of March 2009 Claudia

Lawrence else to arrive at her work as a chef. It is unusual. She is a

reliable employee and was at work the day before just as normal. For a

month, the police make detailed searches and the surrounding area ``

in the surrounding area. Five weeks after her disappearance, police

revealed they think she has been murdered. Any murder investigation

has to approve a death. At the moment, we have no proof of

Claudia's death, however, five weeks on since her disappearance, we also

have no proof of her life so I am investigating this disappearance as

one of suspected murder. The case features several times on Crimewatch

as the theories come and go. A couple were seen are going on the

morning she disappeared and with a relevant? Nothing needs to Claudia.

There is something missing. A very important thing missing and that is

Claudia. Five years on and with a trail seemingly cold coming North

Yorkshire police launch a review of the case and search her house again

and this time find new fingerprints will stop in March, it is revealed

DNA has been found in a cigarette butt in Claudia's car. Footage is

found of two more vehicles that interest the police and witnesses

describe two more men seen separately, won his 30s and the

other in his 50s. Today, news of an arrest. The first on suspicion of

murder. The most extensive enquiry ever seen in the city of York.

With me now is a former policeman who has some up`to`date policing

techniques. Five years ago, I said at some point the police are going

to go knocking on somebody's door matters what has appeared to have

happened now. From 2009, right through to this present day, there

is two key things. One is the tenacity of Peter Lawrence and his

family for the campaign which has been relentless in keeping that in

the public attention. Also the tenacity of the police. It is never

easy and you never know what is going on behind the investigation

team. It can be a frustrating process. The advances like in the

Stephen Lawrence case, to potentially now, you have to keep

things and always be prepared that with the advance of technology and

DNA and forensic evidence moving forward and the profiling, this can

lead to looking at what might have happened and bring some closure. A

fresh look clearly helped because it became a cold case. How much did

that provide a new impetus? The original investigating team will

have... It would be a fault of what they have done. It is down to the

forensics. When you step back from the case, it can and you hear of

these cold cases going on. This could well have been the case of a

fresh pair of eyes we looking through things. It sometimes works

and I am hopeful, not only for the people who have followed this case

because it has been such a high`profile case. We are still

searching for Claude. We are. Let's not forget, potentially she may be

alive. You have to keep that hope alive. At the very least, what I

want for the Lawrence family and people who have shown such interest

in this case, that there is some closure for everybody. That is the

next question can stop what happens next? The family may be cautious

about this news. I believe there is a long way to go in this case. The

questioning will go on for up to 72 hours. The police have made it clear

that further arrests could follow and it may well be that he could be

released on police bail. I don't think we are very near to the end

but clearly this is the biggest breakthrough by a long way in the

whole five`year saga. Just to round off, the admiration you have for the

whole family keeping this in the news. It has been a momentous drive

by Peter Lawrence to keep this absolutely at the forefront of

everybody's mind. There has been new pic `` newspaper campaigns, train

station campaigns. At the time they didn't know who the offender was.

Recently there has been updates on Crimewatch UK. Thank you very much

indeed. Let us return to Amy for the rest of the news.

Let's turn to the rest of the day's news.

An inquest into the death of Leeds schoolteacher Ann Maguire has heard

the fatal blow she suffered was a stab wound to the neck.

Mrs Maguire died in her classroom at the Corpus Christi College

A 15`year`old boy has been charged with her murder.

The inquest was adjourned until legal proceedings have been

A specialist heart ward for women at the Leeds General Infirmary is to

be temporarily closed because of a shortage of nurses.

The 22 bed unit will shut to new admissions on Thursday with all

patients being looked after in other parts of the hospital.

The Trust says they will review the decision once enough qualified

Five sheep were killed and five others injured in a vicious dog

We should warn you, you may find some of these pictures distressing.

It happened at a farm in Blaxton near Doncaster.

The ten sheep were grazing close to a house when they were

It is thought two large dogs were responsible, but it's unclear

Thankfully five sheep have survived, though only after receiving

Please know where your dog is and look after it. At this time of year

when people are starting to go out after a wet winter into the

countryside meeting lots of newborn lambs, it is very relevant that they

are careful about keeping their dog in close control.

Work begins in York today on the start of scheme

which will deliver free wi`fi to all, right across the city.

The scale is unprecedented in the UK and it should make a city famous

for its heritage just as well known for its technology.

Here's our business correspondent Danni Hewson.

People come for the history but use the cutting edge to enjoy

it, from posting holiday snaps to booking the next attraction,

millions of Internet connections are made every second.

Now York is about to make it easier, offering free unlimited Wi`Fi to

all right across the city. Following a successful trial,

the kit is being rolled out starting in the city centre in time

for the Grand Depart so you can keep up with the news.

The kit they are using is designed with the likes of stadiums

and other areas in mind. The equipment is ` capable

of handling thousands of users. The scale is unprecedented and will

make York the most connected city in the UK if not in Europe.

If you are a York resident, you might be asking who is paying

the bill. This is a private sector investment

with some funding coming from our super connected city programme

which is coming from European funding and central government.

There is no money being put in from the City of York Council

and residents. Some of the biggest attractions

in the world now list their connectivity

as a unique selling point. You can pick up where to go,

what to do. I am not

at a loose end today because I am at work but I am picking up e`mails

and answering stuff as I go along. A lot

of people use their smart phones for finding their way and if you

have Wi`Fi, you have no problems. You can access your map.

Wi`Fi is a great enabler and we can change people's habits by

taking them down the streets of York that don't get a lot of foot fall.

The first phase will start appearing from today.

Unobtrusive in the real world, they will pack a massive punch

in the virtual one. Labour leader Ed Miliband has told

Look North that he's got the right policies to do well at the local

and European elections next week. His party is preparing to do battle

in both campaigns a week But because it's

the only time outside of a general election when all voters can take

part, it's seen as a test of how James Vincent has been on the

West Yorkshire campaign trail with Is that for me?

Thank you so much. They are not voters just yet but

their mums and dads are listening. I'm looking for some red.

As much as they want votes now, Ed Miliband and labour know it is

all about getting the biggest share at the general election next year.

We can make a difference to the mums here because we're going to

have 25 hours free childcare for all three and four`year`olds

with working parents. That is up from 15 hours

at the moment. We have got it costed and paid

for by increasing the bank levy and it is part of Labour's campaign

to tackle the cost of living crisis that so many people are facing

in childcare, energy, housing. Those are the bread

and butter issues of this local election campaign.

Ed Miliband has been making the most of his Yorkshire connections.

He spent four years in Horsforth in Leeds growing up.

Do you know the school called Featherbank Mount?

I went there just down the road. Yorkshire is where

the labour movement started and he needs that local support now.

There are worries that this election may show it isn't strong

enough to challenge next year. It is your stomping ground.

It is. It is where I grew up.

What happens if you don't do well in this election?

We are fighting for every vote and I will let them decide who they will

want to vote for. I hope they will vote Labour

because we have the right answers. I think we're answering the things

people are worried about which is the future of this country and

whether it works for them and that is Labour's picture this election.

Let's tackle the cost of living crisis

and make the country work for you. You did badly in the last European

elections. We want to do as well

as possible but I feel confident they have the right message and we

are talking about how we can make a difference to people's lives.

A lot has been made about your image.

Does it wind you up when people have a go at you?

I have got used to it and it comes with the territory.

The thing for me is talk about the issues that matter to people.

There is lots of Westminster nonsense that talk about the things

that really matter, whether it is energy bills or wages, or housing.

People want a politics and the Labour Party on their side.

Sounds like you would rather be in the sweet shop than down

in Westminster. You learn much more

a day outside Westminster than a week in Westminster.

Talking to people about their lives, their experiences,

that is how we make the best policy and the best politics.

This is what it is all about, meeting the voters to make sure

they are voting for him. It is a dress rehearsal for 2015.

His future may depend on how his party gets on later this month.

And there's more information on the parties and candidates can be found

In football, York City will have to come from behind to keep

Michael Coulson cut inside and shot just wide for the Minstermen

But a goal from their former player Matty Blair

was enough to give Fleetwood a 1`0 lead go into Friday's second leg.

We weren't ourselves. We had a real go and we created chances. We have

to be more ruthless when the time comes.

In cricket, Yorkshire have blitzed to their second County Championship

They polished off Warwickshire's first innings for 200 before lunch

Apologies now for getting our dates mixed up last night.

The second leg of Leeds Carnegie's play`off semi`final at London Welsh

is this Sunday and not Saturday as we reported.

We plan to preview that game and Rotherham Titans semi against

And let's end on a high note with congratulations

to Mr Barnsley, Norman Rimmington, who's won a special award

Norman still works in the laundry at Barnsley

after doing almost every job at the club since joining in 1946.

His loyalty and hard work has been recognised by

It must be a pain getting those grass stains out of those whites.

Don't you think Paul? There is this talk about a keep

we've `` heatwave that is going on for ever more. There is some nice

weather on the way. First of all, two lovely pictures and this one is

beautiful. It is St Peter's Church with a stormy sky there. There has

been some heavy downpours today. A dramatic sunrise here in

Scarborough. You can pick the pictures coming in.

Let's have a look at the skyline outside Leeds now. It has cleared up

very nicely. Those heavy showers have pushed away to the east. There

is one or two isolated showers still left. There should be some pleasant

sunshine around and tomorrow looks mostly fine with sunny periods and

it should feel warmer. This ridge of high pressure pushes in from the

south`west. You can see on the satellite picture we had some big

clouds today that brought a lot of rain. We had some localised flooding

in places. It looks like those showers are already beginning to

diminish in intensity. There is one or two showers to the north but they

will be dying a death through the night. It is a chilly night for mid

May. Temperatures could get down to five seconds `` five Celsius but in

the towns and cities, it could be more around seven Celsius.

A glorious start with clear blue skies across the whole of Yorkshire.

Plenty of sunshine first thing in the morning. As temperatures rise,

we will see skies turning partly cloudy into the afternoon and the

risk of one or two isolated showers for more eastern areas. Most of us

will stay dry and there will be further sunny spells. An onshore

breeze in Scarborough and Whitby with temperatures back to 12

Celsius. 17 Celsius more inland and it will feel pleasantly warm.

Thursday we have variable cloud and sunshine. Temperatures lifting to 18

Celsius. Temperatures peaking on Friday and Saturday. There is the

risk of a shower on Saturday afternoon but that is not bad. It

does look as though that fine spell will break down through the course

of Sunday. That is it. We will be back at

10:25pm. Back now to Harry in York. Tonight, and arrest for the Claudia

Lawrence family. I wonder what mum and dad are going through tonight

because one thing is crucial and that is Claudia is still missing. A

59`year`old man was arrested in North Shields this morning. This is

the scene there now. The police are doing extensive forensic testing on

the car as well as the house. Back in York, residents here must be

mystified about the satellite trucks that have descended on the quiet

streets. Behind me, there are still three police officers standing guard

outside his house. We will have more at 1025. Good night.

three police officers standing guard outside his house. We will have more

at 1025. Good night. Can I make something clear to you?

UKIP is not against immigration. We welcome immigration -

we want immigration.