16/02/2017 Look North (Yorkshire)

Welcome to Thursday's Look North. Tonight...

Thousands turn out for the funeral of a Leeds schoolboy.

His father says he'll forgive those who stabbed his son to death.

Concerns as the new Bishop of Sheffield says no

I think the very fact that he won't ordain women himself

has the potential to give out a really negative message.

Were Sheffield tree protestors wrongly arrested?

A criminal barrister says they may have been.

And we meet the '80s pop star who's sold over 30 million records

and he's perfoming here in Leeds tonight.

Sunshine made an appearance, at least for a time today.

Join me later in the programme to find out if it's set

The family of a 16-year-old stabbed to death in Leeds last

week, have appealed for peace and forgiveness, following

Thousands turned out at the Bilal Mosque in Harehills

before attending a vigil close to the spot where he died.

A community united in grief, thousands packed the Bilal Mosque in

Harehills for the Journal of Irfan Wahid. As a friend, a brother, he

was humble, fearless, full of love. -- for the funeral of Irfan Wahid.

We have had a turnout of all old people, all groups, people from all

Trinity is showing the love for our brother, just amazing. Irfan died

from a single stab wound to the chest after he was attacked on

Harehills Lane six days ago. One boy appeared in court today charged with

murder and possession of a knife. Today however was not about

recrimination but simply a celebration of the life lived. Irfan

's family have been great. That is nothing worse than losing your child

and no worse way than losing your child in these tragic circumstances,

so that message of forgiveness which is also echoed by the Iman year at

Bilal Mosque was truly inspiring, something we can all learn from. A

message echoed at the virtual after the funeral close to where he lost

his life. Remember, if she isn't dead, he is alive in our hearts and

don't remember how he died, remember how he lived. Among those paying

their respects at today's vigil, two former teachers, who remembered him

with great fondness. He was dedicated to learning, he made

really good progress, he was an asset to the school, great community

member, really well liked by everybody and such a popular boy. I

remember that smile, but smile could change the world. And over member

ducking into the cupboard to have to laugh so I could tell him off when

he had done something naughty but he was a great kid. Great young man who

brought people together. His death is one of three fatalities in

Harehills over recent weeks, two stabbings, one shooting and three

lives lost, shaking the people who live here. Today was more than

simply saying goodbye to a popular young man with the best years ahead

of him, it was a symbol of togetherness and unbreakable

community spirit. Some lovely tribute there.

Next tonight, there's growing anger in the Sheffield Diocese

about the appointment of a new Bishop who doesn't believe

Philip North takes up his position in June, but a female vicar

says his views make the Church of England look like

a "discriminatory organisation". Heidi Tomlinson has the story.

My family are from Doncaster, my grandfather...

The Right Reverend Philip North, very soon to be

He'll be installed this summer, but the appointment has been met

with dismay by some clergy in South Yorkshire, because he

Although Bishop Philip is very clear that he stands for equality,

and wants to see women flourish and he's really clear about that,

I think the very fact that he won't ordain women himself

has the potential to give out a really negative message,

that somehow the Church of England is a discriminatory organisation.

There was a similar outcry when he was nominated

for the Bishop of Whitby, so much so that he withdrew.

It was 23 years ago that some of the first women priests

were ordained at Sheffield Cathedral.

More recently, in 2015, clergy from all over the world came

to York to witness the consecration of the first woman bishop,

Philip North was consecrated at a similar time and,

despite their differences, the two are friends.

He maintains his opinions on the ordination of women

will not hinder his working relationships in Sheffield.

He says, I understand the concerns of those who have misgivings

When Bishop Philip is installed here at Sheffield Cathedral

in June, he'll be in charge of around 70 women.

He's already held a meeting with some of them in Doncaster,

so will they be able to turn to him for advice, given his views?

In his current role as Bishop of Burnley,

Now, they praise his ability to support and include.

Some of the women were certainly quite apprehensive and I just think

that he's turned that round and I honestly think,

once the women of Sheffield work with him, they will realise how

amazing he is and their doubts will be allayed by him.

As a traditionalist, the incoming Bishop refuses

to ordain or take communion from a woman, but says

he will respect everyone and ensure all the clergy

Heidi Tomlinson, BBC Look North, Sheffield.

So what does his appointment mean for the ordination

The Reverend Canon Ian Smith sat on the panel that appointed him.

He joins us live now from St Peter Church

How do you react to this controversy, not a good advert for

the Church of England, is it? I don't think it's a bad advert for

the church of England. It says that as an organisation much of the game

we have to work with differences and this is something we've been doing

for many years. -- much of the time. And the differences are that women

are not good enough effectively to the ordained in the clergy, that is

his point, isn't it? This is the heart of it, please explain to me

how the Bishop can justify this? I think he will justify it on the

grounds that, in many churches, the tradition is women may not have such

a role. In the church of England we have accepted, we are encouraging

women to flourish at every level, including bishops, but we have made

a space for those who do not, and those people are as valued at have

as many opportunities as anyone else in the church. Does that mean...?

I'm sorry. I think Philip will be a focus of unity. That is a delay

here, I beg your pardon. Does this mean that under his tenure at women

will be ordained? -- now women. Far from it. He will be involved in the

ordination of all men and women as deacons in the Cathedral and being a

deacon is the fundamental part of our ministry, being a servant

figure, and he will be involved in all of that, involved in encouraging

for patience as he has everywhere he has worked, encouraging men and

women. Do you not accept that, if it is true that some of the attendances

at the Church of England are falling, this will not help, keeping

people from going away, maybe 50% of the population? An awful lot of

people don't attend church. Those who do can dip their toe in and

often find it is not quite what they expected, and it is much better. I

think Philip will infuser clergy into being extremely welcoming

places with a great deal of good news to share with the people of

size Yorkshire. He has a great passion for South Yorkshire,

speaking warmly by Doncaster with icons beating from now and it is

great to have a basic so positive about the area and its people. -- to

have the Bishop. What about Whitby, they did not want him, could there

be similar protests in Sheffield question I hope not. At the time and

Whitby, some of those protests were understandable and I hope people

will take the time and effort to get to know Philip as an individual. I

have only seen him once, at interviews, and he came across

exceptionally well. Everyone I speak to speaks exceptionally highly of

him when they get to know him, when they are working with them. People

who expected not to get one with pointy is one of the best supporters

they got, his pastoral care is second to none. You have already

spoken to one person who spoke so warmly of the way he has worked and

encouraged her. Reverend Canon Ian Smith, thank you, apologies again

for the delay which meant that start of the interview awkward.

Later on Look North, he's always bowled us over...

Hello, join me in a few minutes time and I'll preview

my new exhibition in the Town Hall, here in Barnsley.

How's that?! HE LAUGHS

The 15-year-old girl-accused of the murder of seven-year-old

Katie Rough in York in January has today pleaded not guilty.

Our Correspondent John Cundy was at Leeds Crown Court.

Katie Rough's family arriving at Leeds Crown Court today.

They sat in the jury area of the court

in the Woodthorpe area of York in January.

She died soon afterwards in hospital,

as an arrest was made in the community.

Earlier this week, crowds gathered outside

York Minster, where Katie's funeral was held.

The 15-year-old girl accused of the murder of Katie Rough

made a 20-minute appearance by video link to Court 5,

She can't be named for legal reasons.

Her solicitor, sitting beside her, said the girl was

pleading not guilty to the murder of Katie on January the 9th.

The Recorder of Leeds, Judge Peter Collins,

-- The Recorder of Leeds, Judge Peter Collier,

explained the procedures of the court to the girl

and told her she'll stand trial in July.

The community of Woodthorpe, in York, was united in grief

The trial of the girl accused of her killing is expected to

John Cundy, BBC Look North, at Leeds Crown Court.

Some other news now, and a woman has been

found guilty of murder, over the death of a man

she and her partner stabbed and kicked to death.

Police say Craig Wild, who was 47, suffered around 117 separate

injuries from multiple weapons, during the attack in August.

Alison Moss and David Webster, who pled guilty at

an earlier hearing, will be sentenced tomorrow.

Planning permission for a new theme park in South Yorkshire has been

granted by Rotherham Council, subject to Secretary

It's hoped the ?37 million development on the former

Pithouse West colliery site would create more than 400 jobs.

Gullivers, the company behind the project, runs theme

Specialist cold-case detectives are to review the unsolved murder

of a wealthy West Yorkshire businessman 13 years ago today.

John Luper was asphyxiated during a raid at his home

in North Leeds by a gang of men, who got away with ?100,000 worth

His wife, daughter and family au pair were tied up

Now, it's being claimed people detained by police while protesting

about the felling of trees in Sheffield could have been

A lawyer says South Yorkshire Police should not have used legislation

in the Labour Relations Act, which is intended to be used

Two protestors are due to face trial in March after trying

to prevent council contractors cutting down trees.

Protesters were out in force again in the Nether Edge area

of Sheffield this morning, determined to stop a tree

on Chippinghouse Road being chopped down by

There was no sign of the workmen from Amey, who had planned

No sign either of South Yorkshire Police, who, in the past,

have been there to make sure protesters don't get in the way

And I'm arresting you, at...10.10. You don't have to say anything...

Two weeks ago, nine people, including two on Chippinghouse Road,

were arrested by officers, who used legislation normally

Two other protesters have already appeared in court charged

with offences under the law and will face trial in March.

Some of those arrested recently were on private land at the time,

Now, a Leeds-based barrister says he believes these arrests

are unlawful and that those arrested could sue South Yorkshire Police

He says this legislation has rarely been used.

There are certainly strong arguments that they are not

That they've not wrongfully committed any act,

which is what the test effectively is.

The last time the case in front of the Court of Appeal was someone

sitting effectively on a crane to prevent it moving

So that's the normal circumstances it would be used in.

I think that's the difficulty, to find anything upon which they can

remove the protesters, which is why I assume someone

in the force legal department has come up with this one.

South Yorkshire Police said tonight they are unable to discuss specific

cases which are now in the criminal justice system, but say ultimately

the use of the legislation outlined will be tested through the courts.

I think the police are caught in an awkward trap.

They have to enforce the law and, when you've got powerful voices

explaining at great length what they believe the law to be,

and innocent citizens who are a bit flat-footed,

I think they've got to do a complete U-turn.

The process is slow and grinding, so it's a tactic I think,

We can't question it on the day, because we go off in a van

Um, bring it up in court, and it's all it is.

CHANTING: Hey, Amey, leave our trees alane!

Late this afternoon, around 30 people gathered outside

Sheffield Town Hall to mount yet another protest, keen to show

passers-by the campaign to save for the trees

keen to show passers-by the campaign to save healthy trees

from being felled in the city goes on.

Ian White, BBC Look North, Sheffield.

Leeds United co-owner Massimo Cellino is to stay

in position at the helm of the club, for the time being at least.

His proposed ban by the Football Association has

today been suspended, whilst Cellino's appeal continues.

Cellino was due to begin a 12 month suspension,

after being found guilty of breaching the FA's

But in his appeal, he alleges that the decision was unfair

It's been a very busy day down at Huddersfield Town today.

It's been like that all week, actually!

Reporters from all over Europe have been gathering to see how

the Terriers' are preparing to tackle mighty Manchester City

And it turns out that one of Huddersfield's key players

is hoping to face one of his personal heroes

you know, one of my idols for a long time.

It'll be nice to play against him, but that's not the focus.

I'm just going to go in there and play like I normally do.

If I play, it doesn't matter who we play against, really.

We're all looking forward to it, but it's9 going to be great and,

We're all looking forward to it, but it's going to be great and,

now, just going to see how... test us how far we've come

this season, I think, in this game, but it's going to be good.

And I will be talking to David Wagner, the manager, tomorrow on

Look North. Our next guest needs

little introduction. Marc Almond has sold more

than 30 million records worldwide. He shot to fame when Soft Cell -

the duo he formed with fellow Leeds Polytechnic student David Ball

- had a huge global hit That was just the start of a string

of successful singles and albums. And tonight, he's performing

in a concert with students at the Leeds College of Music

for Radio Leeds. The rehearsals are going

fantastic, actually. It's a real treat to work with such

a great collective of musicians from the Leeds Music College

and a great... You know, ex-students,

current students, some new faces, people I've worked with before,

some people I haven't worked with before, and it's always a real

special to come up and see them Treat to work with some

of the arrangements and things and get some songs that I really

love to sing with a great collection Now, you've worked some huge

venues over the years, but this is quite an intimate

performance, isn't it? Well, I've actually worked

all kinds of venues, really. For me, you know, I like doing

intimate places, because then it's a kind of good test

of you as a singer and as a performer, to actually

see your audience and to face them, but as you say,

I've played kind of big places, I've played small places,

to 100 people, to 20,100 people! I mean, the levels of kind of stress

are a bit different and the kind of, I do get a little bit of stage

fright occasionally, on things when I'm out of my comfort zone,

but I really enjoy it. I love things that challenge me,

I love doing different things and new things and this is like,

um, to come and work You're fresh from rehearsals?

Yeah. Shall we take a look at what's

been happening just next door? # Try to avoid her eyes

To avoid her words # They can hit you

with all that you feel! # He's searching

She's showing # See him held in a deep deep spell

He knows she's glowing! # And I can find within my mind

a way to go # And I can look deep

into your light and shout # Hold me, hold me,

hold me, hold me, hold me!# And obviously, it must be great

to be back in Leeds. It's your musical home,

really, isn't it? Well, it is a musical home for me.

It feels like a second home. This is where I kind of started.

This is where Soft Cell started. I was here at the Art College

and it's kind of always coming back here and I seem to have been

here so many times over the past two years, working

with the students at the college. I've been here doing

a couple of shows on my own. I don't think I've been in Leeds

so much over the past kind of ten And whenever I come back,

it was a great kind of feeling. I know Leeds has changed a lot

and it's a much bigger city than it was and things have changed

and moved about a bit, but I always get this

great kind of feeling, when I come back, but this

is my kind of musical home. So to come back and work

with the students feels like coming home and I think the students

and I, since I've worked with them for the first time -

we started working together last year - I feel that we are on this

musical journey now and I think it will be a kind of regular date that

I think we'll do something together. You've got a new album

coming out and a tour. How can you possibly

pick those best songs? The tour in March,

going with the album, is just going to be hits and singles

- that's what it says on the can. Hits and singles, some big ones,

some not so big ones, some ones that I just personally

like that haven't been such big So, um, it's a real kind of up show,

I think, and then I'll probably something a bit different of it

later on in the year. A bit of a different thing.

Fantastic. Well, I've certainly grown

up listening to you, as have most of the newsroom

when I was talking downstairs - the producer and the new

broadcast journalist... I feel really, really old now!

We all lose your music! I feel really, really old now!

We all love your music! Well, good luck tonight.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

Thank you very much, cheers! And you can listen to that concert

at nine o'clock on Saturday An exhibition celebrating

the achievements of Yorkshire cricket legend Dickie Bird

officially opens tomorrow. The display at Experience Barnsley

follows Dickie's life as the footballing son of a miner

to becoming one of the world's most I've been to see Dickie

and the display. And it seems he's been

part of my life ever since I began on Look North.

I've done documentaries about him. LIKE DAVID ATTENBOROUGH:

Its distinctive behaviour and plumage is spotted

throughout the world. And this unusual Bird

attracts universal respect. There have been times when he's had

to peg me back and he's done I think he's looking at you now,

actually, as if to say... I tell you, the man's unbelievable.

Look at him! He's got to be in everything!

LAUGHTER. And now, his own

exhibition in Barnsley. I tell you what, Dickie,

that brings back some memories, eh? This Is Your Life?

Aw, wonderful memories. They came from all over

the world for me. Prime ministers, great

cricketers and, at the end, who came on the show was the great

Garfield Sobers - the greatest player.

You cried as well, didn't you? The bag, tell me about

the Dickie Bird bag. I've had that years,

I had that years when I was umpire and it's a leather, made of real

leather, and it was made by a firm in Albany St Peter's

and that bag's still going, I think this must give you

such pride, this exhibition. Oh, hang on, I must get

the old cap on Dickie! You've lost a few of

these, haven't you? Before a West Indies Test series

started, I used to have a big box I had to make it, because the worst

thing is the supporters used to come Medals, you've got so many.

Yeah, I've so many medals. I did three World Cup finals,

all the finals that I did all over the world, I got a medal,

so I've got medals all over You must feel so chuffed?

Oh, I do feel... Especially my hometown

and this exhibition. And I know the people will enjoy it

and I feel very proud. And the preview is tomorrow

night at six o'clock? Steve Dennison, the chairman

of Yorkshire, is going to open it for you.

Yeah. But it gets underway on Saturday.

It's not to be missed. And there's still an awful

lot of work to be done by these lovely ladies here.

Get working, you two! Come on, get cracking!

Look at all the medals! All the medals, look at this one!

All the medals, Harry! Good old boy. He took off four of

those sweaters, I remember that documentary, because it was

so-called, it was April at the time. I'm amazed they find the room big

enough for all that stuff. What about winter woollies? Will we

need them? No, it will be very mild,

potentially mid teens, I felt warm today, it is only going to get

males. Let's look at some of your pictures coming through, -- it is

going to get mild. That grand Hotel. Devil sunshine in Scarborough

tomorrow. And some lovely reflections in the water. Again,

some sunshine tomorrow. Keep your pictures coming in. Or you can send

me a tweet. And Harry is right there will be

mild weather, particularly the weekend. Tomorrow, a lot of dry

weather, mainly eastern parts in the morning. The yellow one here, that

is the milder air, and will get more orange into the weekend. Into double

figures potentially by next week. Temperatures in the mid for eastern

parts. Some broken cloud not producing too many showers. Most

dying away. Some drizzle continuing across the hills, some mist and murk

year, and more cloud across western and south-western parts. And

temperatures will drop to the coolest here. Maybe even a touch of

frost towards the North York Moors by dawn. The sun will rise in the

morning at 7.22, setting again at almost 20 past five. And the next

high water... We start tomorrow with a south West,

North East split, some drizzle over the hills, more cloud here, but in

the East a lovely start. You can see the cloud steadily moving eastwards,

most places have been quite a lot of cloud later, but it will be dry

across the Pennines. Temperatures tomorrow, more less all places

getting into double figures. Up to around 10 degrees, which is 55 and

hey, maybe even higher than that over the weekend. For the weekend,

-- 55 Fahrenheit. For the weekend, dry weather, most of the region

overnight Saturday into Sunday. Thank you very much. Good luck with

the update later. With the extended late News. And we will see you

tomorrow. Goodbye. Goodbye.