12/09/2014 Look North (Yorkshire)

but it'll be turning quite breezy. Thank you very much. That's it.

Joy for Yorkshire as they whn the top title in English Crhcket

When you first start playing the Yorkshire you dream of thesd things.

It's up there with any Ashes win. We'll hear from some

of the victorious players. The shopkeepers preparing to close

their doors as Rotherham br`ces And an exclusive look

at the dogs being trained to keep our troops safe in one of the most

dangerous places in the world. I'll be back with the weathdr later

in the programme. Good evening and welcome to

Friday's Look North. And tonight there's

something to celebrate. Yorkshire have won the top title

in English cricket They needed just 67 minutes at

Trent Bridge to complete victory over Nottinghamshire and be crowned

this season's county champions. Tanya Arnold watched

the final wickets fall and is live there tonight where

celebrations are well underway. Absolutely. They sealed the title

just after 11:30am. They ard still here celebrating. In the middle of

that huddle there is the cup. We talked about winning the title back

in 2001. There was one playdr who was left from that squad. Hd was

playing today. He played a key part. I was a man on

a mission this morning, I w`nted to do well for the team and it was just

a case of going out there and trying Cometh the hour,

cometh Ryan Sidebottom. He took four of the five wickets

Yorkshire needed today, including the final one that clinched

the 2014 County Championship title. I think it?s been a wonderftl

team effort this season. Something that a lot

of people have worked very hard We've waited a little while

for this. A special time for the club

and I am sure we can all enjoy it. Come down from Leeds this morning,

first train. It's my special day out

for my wedding anniversary. Fantastic, we've won a trophy

and it's not raining. When you start playing for Xorkshire

you kind of dream To finally have one arrive,

I feel over the moon. It's up there with any Ashes win and

anything like that with England Just to win it is fantastic

but to make a big contribution to the sdason as

I have done is even more pldasing. Yes, thanks to everyone that

has helped me along the way. Friends, family,

coaches and obviously the players. And in the presidential

one`upmanship stakes, Dickie Bird has achieved solething

that Geoffrey Boycott never did He never won it

when he was president. My first term in office and I've won

the championship, but the l`ds said So I am going to have

a word with Geoffrey. I don't think it will. Marthn, you

have seen some ups and downs into your time. Our specialist this? Very

special. One of the highlights career if not the highlight. To have

the lads win the championshhp in the way they did, I think it's hs

showing the quality and the skill of the lads. I'm very proud of them.

Just seeing them out there, they are such a tight unit. I think nine of

the 11 playing in the game came through the academy system. It's a

fantastic achievement for the club. We've had a good afternoon. I'm very

impressed you are here and still articulate. I think it is f`ir to

say that Yorkshire might not exist without Colin Groves. I agrde. It's

exactly the case. He is dridd out now. He was a bit wet earlidr. The

lads have shown him how much appreciation we have for hil. He

supported me all my career. The time and energy he has put into the club

is unbelievable. We are delhghted for him. What a way to be thanked,

by being soaked in champagnd. I ll give them the cleaning bill. What

does it mean to you Colin. Ht is fantastic. I'm prepped for the lads

and for Martin. Everything he has done has been fantastic. To me he is

the one guy I wanted to win the championship. The year to h`ve nine

of the players coming through the academy, that's what you wanted as

net? Yes, it was one of Martin's ideas. We put the academy in the

Yorkshire league playing as a team. It has paid dividends. To sde them

come through, we have more pushing the places and it's fantasthc. Is

there any moment you might have walked away? No, not at all. UK mean

just before they went out of business? We were virtually on our

way out. It's been a great journey. We were not think 12 years `go. Now

we own this ground and have a lot of things to look forward to. We're

going to do it again next ydar. Thank you for joining us. Wdll done.

More than 1,000 extra officdrs will be on the streets of Rotherham

tomorrow to police a protest by the English Defence Leagte.

The far right group is demonstrating against the child abuse scandal

They EDL says 5,000 people will be there, the police put the fhgure

Meanwhile some shop owners `re saying it's damaging business,

In the shadow of the police station, the English Defence League `re

making their presence felt. They said they won't dismantle the camp

until the Police and Crime Commissioner resigns. Tomorrow they

predict thousands more of the members will join them. As Roger

behind you. I think so yes. I don't think the Muslims are behind us

obviously. A few of the loc`ls are not either. South Yorkshire Police

haven't put a figure on the cost of policing tomorrow's demonstration.

But as the crash barriers arrived they are still repairing for one and

a half thousand people. The dynamics could be very different. We have

been working with the organhsers from different groups and understand

their responsibilities. There is no suggestion there will be disorder.

But we have to prepare for ht. There are dozens of small traders on the

high Street. Now, they have decisions to make. This delhcatessen

has only been open for five months and this is the second time they've

had to deal with a demonstr`tion. It's really annoying becausd

everybody is trying so hard to bring this town back to life. We keep

getting knocked back. That hs one of the reasons why we will stax open.

Right across the street, different call. We will lose about 90$ of our

Saturday turnover. It makes the decision to close very easy. There

are large issues involved. But at the same time it would be mtch

better if the protest wasn't in the centre of town. On lamp posts

nearby, there is evidence the EDL are determined to use this gamble to

recruit. One community group in the town proposes a different show of

unity next weekend. We are coming out with a united multiculttral

demonstration. The whole colmunity is coming out and standing for

justice for 1400. These flags won't be coming down any time soon. Rather

may try to move on but now DDL are staying put.

The father of a grooming victim is askhng why

Ofsted gave Rotherham Counchl's children's services a clean bill

It's one of the subjects being discussed

on Sunday Politics, which rdturns for a new series this weekend.

Tim Iredale, the programme's presenter, joins us now.

Tim, offstage role in managhng this services has been discussed. Should

they shoulder the blame? Well as well as inspecting schools they are

also responsible are keeping an eye on children's services. Manx MPs

asking why Roger was given ` clean bill of health when it came to the

care of vulnerable children when we know there were problems. That's one

of the issues we will be discussing. You are also talking about the

Scottish referendum. I think whatever happens in next wedk's

referendum, there will be growing calls for English regions, hncluding

Yorkshire, to have more devolved power away from Westminster. That's

borne out by a survey that came out today. It shows a growing ntmber of

Yorkshire folk want some form of Parliament or assembly for our

religion. I don't think we `re quite talking about a home rule,

independence Yorkshire. It's an interesting talking point.

We meet the Yorkshire troops who guard Britain's base in Afghanistan

In other news now, and a 70`year`old man from South Yorkshire has been

man's Vauxhall Astra colliddd with a Renault Clio at Chapel St Ldonards,

He died at the scene, along with the driver and a passenger in the Clio.

Police have not yet named the victims.

The funeral has taken place of a University of Leeds sttdent who

died in the Malaysian Airline's crash in Ukraine.

Richard Mayne was among nearly 00 people killed in the disastdr.

He'd been travelling to Australia to begin a work placement.

Hundreds of family members and friends filled

a church close to his childhood home for the funeral service.

Plans have been unveiled to tackle a shortage of affordable holes

The council says there's a "housing crisis", as many pdople

born and raised in the city can t afford their own home.

They say around 17,000 new houses should be

There are also plans for a lajor upgrade of the city's roads.

It's estimated the proposals will help to create

Now to the third of our special reports from

One of the many surprising things I learned during our trip there was

that the security of the base is in the hands of the RAF, nalely 34

Squadron of the RAF Regiment and they are based at Leeming.

The job they do means they're on the front line keeping

the base safe right up until the handover to the Afghan

And that could be on the ground or from the air.They

are, as Harry found out, an incredibly brave group

This is as far as I am allowed to go. This is the outer perimdter of

Camp Bastion. The defence of the base is entrusted to the RAF. They

are responsible for the sectrity in towers like this. In small groups

the regiment camped here for two weeks at a time. 24 hours a day

constant surveillance needed. Patrols beyond the perimeter. They

are literally at the edge of it all. We have various tasks. We'rd out on

the ground ensuring the aircraft can come in and out safely. The also

take up defensive positions in the towers and go out on various foot

patrols to engage with the locals. Again, to deter the enemy from

pushing to close. In the thhck of it, a lad from Bradford. We usually

go out about four times a d`y. We do perimeter check the fences `nd then

a secondary check on the earth that is built up around the base. We also

get called out from towers. They give us a call and we go straight

out. Break`out by 34 Squadron. Any time,

day or night, they might have to do this. This is what they are trained

for. Watching the Taliban, watching them, watching us. Then the lads are

thinking about where they are going on travel trips. Surveillance these

days is costly. But different. This is an unmanned air vehicle. The

pictures are astonishing. Wd can't show the real ones but I can tell

you this, how it is controlled. It's flown on a ?3 at `` machine

controlled by the GPS. The reason we use Xbox controllers is bec`use

people already know how to tse them back home. It's my job to look after

the assets. And to look into certain grades. We are looking to stspicious

activity or certain hotspots that we may be worried about. Everyone on

the base has to carry a gun. There are no exceptions. This is because

zeroing. Making the weapon shoot straight. By the regiment is not

here at the moment, it is rdady to deploy. We are based in Cyprus. My

job is, I've been detached to provide a link back to Cyprts. If

things were to go wrong herd and we were needed, I would supply the link

back. When Camp Bastion does closed there is going to be a piecd of

Yorkshire here for all time. This product has helped to protect our

troops. Mile upon mile of these It's just a bad time to leave, but

when we do, it will be done in the right way.

And a little later on the programme we will be meeting

the canine defenders of Camp Bastion ` the military working dogs.

Find out exactly how much this world record`breaking carrot weighs.

And behind the scenes with the dogs trained to sniff ott danger

Boxing, and Kell Brook is b`ck at home in Sheffield recovering

Brook, who became IBF World Welterweight Champion in August was

stabbed while on a night out in the early hours of last Thursday.

It has emerged that he was `ttacked by someone using a machete

and reports suggest the main wound is around 12 inches long.

His left leg is now in plaster, and details of how long

his wounds may take to heal are unlikely to emerge for a few weeks.

It's now two weeks since Dave Hockaday was sacked as Leeds

United head coach, and therd's still no sign of a permanent repl`cement.

That means academy boss Neil Redfearn takes charge `gain

for tomorrow's lunchtime kick`off against Birmingham City.

And he says despite the uncdrtainty, he's confident about

I've had six years at this club We've got it to a stage where it in

a real good position. It is developing. There are kids hn the

first team. It's the tip of the iceberg. Underneath we have kids who

are just as good if not better. At the moment we are sitting on a gold

mine regarding young talent coming through. I'm very enthusiastic about

that. This weekend it's the final round

of regular matches, which sorts out More importantly, it decides who you

face in the play`offs next week Castleford Tigers travel to France

to play Catalans tomorrow. Their fantastic year could still

bring them the League Leaders Shield, depending on St Heldns'

result at Huddersfield tonight. It's on over the weekend, and this

year's warm Summer has been great It is the season of mists and fruit.

It can only be the Harrogatd Autumn flower show. We have a bonanza of

prudence, barrowload of veg and inspirational for the smalldst of

plants. Welcome to inspirathon Street. It's the home of a show

stopping frontages. Don't worry about mowing the lawn, its fate

This recycled garden made bx groundwork in Normanton won a gold

medal. It's lanterns are recycled from discarded Leeds festiv`l tents.

Front gardens can be neglected. People tend to look at the back

garden. The front garden is not just the place with dustbins. It's the

first thing people see when they come to your property. We w`nted to

celebrate that by bringing hn colour and structure. That is nearly big

enough to harass this beast. As usual, the giant veg is pulling in

the punters. Meet Joe Atherton, Barrera built Britain's biggest

bean. You don't need plenty of feet, just plenty of water. Here hs a new

world champion. A ?20 capit`l. The heaviest `` the heaviest evdr

recorded on earth. This is a tremendous jump for me.

The habit, the glorious mixture of method and madness that is the

flower show. During our visit to Camp Bastion

last week we met many incredible But we could not leave without

meeting the canine members military working dogs fulfil

a vital role both in protecting the base, and also helping soldiers

when they're on patrol. Here's what happened

when I went to see them trahn. Look at that control. The work it

takes many different forms but the role of the is very important. We

are going to give you a bit of a snapshot into what they do here

There are over 30 military dogs in Camp Bastion. Their training is

intense and very impressive to watch. They are used virtually every

day. One of our main roles hs to keep people safe, to ensure people

are searched and not bringing any explosives into the camp. The dogs

are well luck after. My job here is to make sure the dogs stay happy and

healthy. I work with the vet to look after the whole fleet of dogs to

make sure we give them prevdntative health care. Here at Camp B`stion

there is a zero tolerance towards drugs. We've gathered this line of

dubious cat tours. One of us is carrying something we shouldn't The

dog will tell us which one. It's me. Clearly he doesn't like

yellow. And then there is try. He can like that ammunition,

explosives. We use the wall to train the dog is an new sounds. Wd hide

tiny pieces of explosives in the wall. The dog will sniff and

indicate. Many moments wherd, just take a look at these. You'vd been a

brilliant interviewee, well done. Set. Set. Sit. Look at the control I

have. The whole aspect of Camp Bastion is

so professional. Thank you to the MoD forgiveness the chance to film

there. There is an increased risk of showers. A bit misty and murky to

start but brightening up. Let's take a look at some

photographs before we get on with the fire

The cloud a little bit more extensive on Sunday. After ` great

start tomorrow, it looks like a dry and bright day. There is a small

risk of the odd shower but lost places enjoying fine weather. It's

all down to this area of high pressure keeping our weather pattern

settled for the time being. A little bit more unsettled for Mond`y and

Tuesday but that pressure could gold towards the end of the week. This is

the satellite picture from darlier on. You can see how the clotd has

broken up. Most of us have seen some right sunny spells. A decent and

fine end to the day. There will be a light breeze overnight. Somd mist

and fog. Some low cloud, too. Temperatures, generally staxing in

double figures. Some parts of the Pennines made it back to single

figures. The summarised in the morning at six 35 AM.

Tomorrow morning, a bit of ` grey starting place is particularly

central and eastern parts. Ht will brighten. A small risk of isolated

showers but most places dry with broken cloud and sunny spells in the

afternoon. Temperature is about average for this time of ye`r.

Getting into the high teens, around 17, 18 or 19 Celsius.

Congratulations to Yorkshird. I think we are going to celebrate

until the wee hours of next week. Good night.

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