18/07/2011 North West Tonight

Good evening. As police investigate three

suspicious deaths at this hospital, a 4th patient falls critically ill.

Riaz give security could have been better. Also tonight: they burst

pipe that has brought misery to hundreds of people in Huyton.

Two men escape after a prison van is hijacked by an armed gang.

We have the latest on whether Carlos Tevez will be swapping

Manchester for somewhere sunnier. I do not think you have the address

book... Giving them a grilling. The

Lancaster a businessman hired by Three patients have been the

victims of poisoned saline drips at Stockport Stepping Hill Hospital.

Tonight, the BBC can reveal that another patient is critically ill.

I inquest into the three suspicious deaths will begin tomorrow. Police

have been interviewing hospital staff about insulin being

deliberately injected into the saline containers.

Until now, as well as those three deaths, we have none of another 11

patients believed to have had their medication tampered with but we

understood they are recovering well. Tonight, we can reveal that one of

those 11 is in fact in intensive care. It is thought they were given

contaminated saline as part of their treatment and tonight they

are very ill. It has been a week since this investigation began. It

is complex. There are 60 dedicated detectives working on the case as

the police and the hospital tried to work out who has done this and

why. These are the three people whose

debts are being investigated. 44- year-old Tracey Arden, a mother-of-

two from Stockport who had multiple sclerosis. 71-year-old Arnold

Lancaster or from Romoli, and 84- year-olds George keep, a

grandfather from Cheadle. It is a place where you trust

people. We are just ordinary people and to us do not imagine something

like this happening. Tracey Arden was in Stepping Hill

Hospital with a chest infection. Her family say she was getting

better but she deteriorated quickly after a visit from her mum and dad.

She looks like she was recovering quickly. He relatively short time

afterwards, there was a call from the hospital saying she had taken a

turn for the worst. By the time my mother and father had a wide, she

had passed away. What the hospital and the police

know is that somebody has tampered with the saline. They injected 36

small containers with insulin, and some of which were given to

patients on two warts, the M1 and A three medical so has spent wards. -

- Subbuteo 1 and Athree medical 's a hospital has acted quickly to

try to assure -- assure patients and relatives.

They are searching visitors before they go on to the warts. But many

still feel were far from being reassured.

It is obviously worrying for anyone who has a relative or someone

inside he was receiving treatment. You expect a hospital to be secure

and safe. You take that for granted. Police have interviewed 30 members

of staff this weekend, and some they have spoken to twice. It has

become a very complicated investigation.

I gather that concerns about security have been raised. What can

you tell us about that? This morning we spoke to the

patients' council who told us they have been concerned about security

for a while. Specifically, Stepping Hill Hospital. They say they are

concerned about access and security surrounding medication. They have

told us that on a recent inspection at Stepping Hill Hospital they had

not think -- not concerns so there is a mixed texture. -- picture.

Because there is a police investigation going on, we expect

the inquests to be opened and adjourned until the police

investigation runs its course. The coroner has asked of that all

deaths at the hospital are referred to him as part of a belt and braces

approach to try to reassure the public.

What a shot more than 40 feet into the air today after a burst pipe

flooded a large area of Huyton. Houses were evacuated as

authorities struggled to stem the flow of water.

Children were sent home from a at local primary school and traffic

was diverted. Many of those affected will have to spend the

night with relatives or friends. I gather the pipe has been fixed?

That is right. This is that busy road through Huyton. It is a dual

carriageway but at the moment the traffic is down to a single lane

because of the water on the road. It is not as bad as it was a couple

of hours ago. On the other side, no traffic because these tankers have

been pumping what other way. As burst pipes go, this was a big leap.

It looks like a wonder of nature. It was in fact a burst of 40 two-

inch water main. Nearby houses were soon flooded and 100 homes

evacuated. This 79-year-old man came out in a fire service dinghy.

A former merchant service man, told me that it was a while since he had

had to evacuate people like this. The people that live here are

starting to get worried because the water level is rising by the minute.

This woman just managed to create the what about.

I just got in time to open the back door and let it train out and try

to get rid of it. Some families sought refuge at a

local community centre. She had to walk down the stairs to get down

the house. She is in a wheelchair so it was very stressful. Still,

the water rose. They burst started at 9:30am and it is still going. It

has not been turned off yet. Is that good enough? Certainly not.

The primary school was closed as a precaution. The leak was finally

capped after four o'clock, more than six hours after the pipe burst.

When the pipe burst, it must have gone what they heck of a force. Was

anyone heard? First, big apologies to our customers that were affected.

We are deeply sorry for the impact. Nobody was hurt. One of our major

strategic Mains has burst, a 42 inch main, one of the main

suppliers of water into Liverpool. Why did it take so long to effect?

There is a significant amount of water. It is difficult to get to

the valves to operate them and once they were operated, it takes a

significant amount of time to work them. This must be the fourth time

in four years there has been a major burst at Huyton. What is

going on? We are truly sorry. said that last year. We hold our

hands up and we have spent �700 million on investment to try to

stop this our current and there will be a full investigation to

understand what has happened and to ensure that does not happen again.

For those people who cannot get home, what is happening to them?

are working with the council and all of those who cannot get back

into their homes will be the highest. Thank you very much. The

search is on tonight for two men who were taken from a prison van

during this morning's rush-hour in Manchester. The ban was ambushed by

masked gunmen. Police said that the men should not be approached. This

caused problems for traffic this morning. There is no sign of bad

habit now. This is just the evening rush-hour.

It was a very decent -- different seen this morning. The road was

sealed off by police at about 830 this morning. The ban was coming

from Strangeways jail in Manchester. A black car stopped it in its

tracks, and three armoured men forced the driver about and release

the men from the back of the ban. That car has been found not far

away? Just in that direction is the

Islington area. The car was found on a straight there. There was no

sign of these men are the escaped prisoners. The police would like to

hear from anyone who saw that having the saviour at around 8:30am

to come forward. We have named the men. What more

can you say about them? Bosman, Kirk Bradley and Anthony

Downes, are from the Merseyside day they are on firearms charges. --

they are being charged on firearms charges.

The police hope that this will have been witnessed by many people and

are urging people to come forward. They say that if you see these two

men Out and About, do not approach them.

A mother and father are being questioned after the death of a

two-year-old boy. Police say it is being treated as unexplained. His

parents, both aged 24, were arrested on suspicion of murder and

child cruelty. A group of mothers visited Oldham

Civic Centre today to breast-feed in St -- in a public area. They

were responding to a story when a mother was told to breast-feed in a

public toilet. Oldham council say they have apologised to that mother

who was concerned with that incident.

I am happy with the out come, it is very positive. Feeling positive

about the fact that breast feeding is becoming normalised. It is the

normal way to feed a baby and you should be able to do that when you

need. I am very pleased that it is an improvement happening here.

Imagine you met us and the left on a ground floor. And we had to tell

Imagine you meet Ranvir and me in a lift, on the ground floor, and we

have to tell you all about this next story, before we hit the fifth

floor. We would say this is about a Nelson businessman who was watched

by nine million viewers of The Apprentice final last night. East

Lancashire born and bred, Matthew Riley was hand-picked by Lord Sugar

to grill the finalists as he decided who to go into business

with. Time's up! Confused? So were the candidates.

Just 37-years-old. 1,500 staff. A telecoms business worth over �300

million. Do not sit down. Let me hear you elevator pitch. I want you

to tell me why Lord Sugar should invest in your business. We are the

natural alternative to BT. When I started the business 10 years ago,

it was like David and Goliath. I got a phone call from Lord Sugar

and I did not think it was him at first. I see it growing. Mathew

Riley was one of four pros. Brought in to sniff out the blaggers.

would I pay for you to ring my dentist to make an appointment? It

is as hard work fawning you as one in my dentist. Some of the business

plans could have been done better on the back of a cigarette packet.

You are a very nice guy, orange you? Thank you. You were not

convinced that he was the right winner. My wife is one of the

nicest people you will ever meet. Would I go into business with her?

Absolutely not. I was worried that he did not have the ruthless streak.

So just how ruthless is the big boss at Daisy? I would not dare. I

need this job. Certainly canteen chat today was about nothing else.

I was watching on the sofa at home. Just as his office poster says,

cash is king. Business isn't a popularity contest. What is Lord

Sugar like? He is fantastic. Truthfully! Is he as scary as we

think that he might be? Very. Great programme last night.

Sport now, and earlier today Carlos Tevez appeared to be finally on his

way from Manchester City? It won't surprise you to hear that things

have become a little confused. City say they have agreed a fee with

Brazilian side Corinthians and that only personal terms need sorting

with wages rumoured to be around �200,000 a week. But Corinthians

said today no agreement has been reached and that City have changed

the value of the transfer. Confused? Let's see what the fans

think? It would be a shame to see him go.

He was a great player and did a great job for us last season. It is

hard is not here, there is no point in him staying. We will always find

someone else. But it is a shame. he wants to be closer to his family,

fair enough. I do not want to keep him here if he is not happy for.

If he does go, is it a surprise that he is heading for Brazil

rather than Argentina, bearing in mind he says he is homesick?? He

does want to be closer to his family and Brazil is closer than

Eastlands. Whichever way this is resolved, Carlos certainly has a

chequered history in the transfer market.

He guarantees goals, but with Carlos Tevez's quick feet comes

itchy feet. He started at Boca Juniors, then moved to Corinthians

in Brazil before signing for West Ham for just six months. Then it

was onto Old Trafford for two years before joining City. Now he could

be on his way back to Brazil. never easy to lose a player like

Carlos Tevez. He has been fantastic for this football club. But it is

not the first time that a big club loses a big player. I believe we

can still get our targets. Expensive transfers between Europe

and South America and are only only happen in one direction, towards

big-spending clubs like Manchester City. But Brazil could offer Carlos

Tevez better weather. TRANSLATION: There is nothing to do in

Manchester. There are only two restaurant. The weather is terrible

for. He wants to be close to his wife and daughters in Buenos Aires.

It is only a two hour flight. This is a landmark moment because

Corinthians have been able to offer a big transfer fee. Sergio Aguerro,

Diego Maradona's son in law, is the man they want to welcome to

Manchester. If that Tevez transfer does go

ahead, the money will come in handy as City prepare to build one of the

world's best training grounds. Sited on 80 acres near the City of

Manchester Stadium, the plans involve 16 pitches, four for the

first team and 12 for a new academy. There would also be a 7,000 seat

stadium for youth team matches. Local people will now be consulted

about the proposals. The Manx cyclist Mark Cavendish is

hot favourite to become sprint champion in this year's Tour De

France after winning his fourth stage victory. He praised his team-

mates for setting up a perfect sprint finish at the end of a tough

day in the Pyrenees yesterday. Cavendish hopes to achieve his

lifetime ambition of winning the sprinter's green jersey when the

race finishes in Paris on Sunday. The Greater Manchester swimmer

Keri-Anne Payne hopes to become the first British competitor to qualify

for next year's Olympic Games in London. Keri, who lives in Heywood,

won Silver in the 10K in Beijing, and aims to take Gold in London.

She needs to finish in the top ten in the World Open Water

Championships in China. That will guarantee her place in next year's

race in Hyde Park. It will be amazing. I would love to

have the pressure taken off. I have one year now to prepare myself. It

will be a huge weight lifted off my shoulders.

Boxing now and heavyweight Tyson Fury faces the biggest fight of his

life this weekend when he meets Derek Chisora for the British and

Commonwealth title. A world title shot against Vladimir Klitchko

could await the winner. But Tyson from Wythenshawe has a lot on his

hands if he's to win. Earlier this year, his trainer dad was jailed

for 11 years for a violent assault and Tyson has been talking himself

into trouble. When you are named after Mike Tyson,

perhaps it is inevitable that it will not always be your fists that

do the talking. The trash talk got out of hand once and he has had to

apologise. There were excuses have not been -- not having enough money,

but now I cannot wait to get my hands into his big head. He is

unbeaten in 14 games with 10 knockouts. He says his motivation

at Wembley is more than settling an old score. It is a big test. I am

sure I can pull it out of the bag on the night. 823, he thinks that

his time has come. Mike Tyson was on the 22 when he won the world

title. Will he bring some respectability back to British

boxing? Dimbleby 10 times better than the previous fight. This will

Finally tonight, well done to Leigh Centurions who are celebrating

winning the Northern Rail Cup with a last minute try helping them beat

Halifax 20-16. I have been worrying about the

garden for the Flower Show. We will find out tomorrow how it is faring.

I hope that you have some better I hope that you have some better

news. It has been very cold and wet and

windy. Here is a statistic for you. 63 mm of rain since Saturday. That

is two and a half inches. Today, we have had a strong westerly wind.

With temperatures barely into the teens, it has been feeling

distinctly autumnal. The pressure to art will be easing its way

slowly northwards over the coming days. Fewer showers and hopefully

some more sunshine and lighter winds. They have been lacking the

sunshine today. It has been gloomy. It turned more showery this

afternoon, but we still have some showers out there at the moment.

There might well end more dry and we will be keeping some cloud.

Temperatures not fallen much lower than today. Tomorrow morning will

be cloudy and damp. The showers will not be anywhere near as

extensive, persistent or a heavy as today. By the afternoon, they will

be over the other side of the Pennines. Temperatures not very

good for July. For the latter half of the week, we will keep these

northerly wind back. That should shelter as slightly from the

showers. Nothing in the way of pure sunshine to come over the next few

days. There will possibly be some days. There will possibly be some

sunshine at the weekend. It must be bad as you're wearing

your staff indoors! There will be a pitch inspection

for the cricket game for Lancashire. It brought Candi Staton to Moss

Side, filled shipping containers with music on Salford Quays and

even created a vertical farm. But this weekend the curtain came down

on the Manchester International Festival. Organisers say the event

has been a huge success with ticket sales up 30% on two years ago. And

the city council says there is no doubt it will return in 2013. We

have been looking back at some of I think it is a brilliant Festival.

I am gobsmacked at what there is to offer. I do not know of another

festival that is like this. There is a romance to the place.

Creatively, that is what the north- west has proved. Over and over

again, we have shown that we can take this to the rest of the world.

It is really, really amazing festival. It is really important

for the City to attract more people. Local people feel that the city is

alive for. I think this could turn into a Fringe Festival. It has a

lot of potential. Full of life. The transformation of the city is a lot

of fun. The atmosphere during the festival, the fibre, it is so

energetic. You can feel the atmosphere when you walk down the

street. It really has changed the way that people see the city.

Particularly in attracting international artists to come and

work here. We want artists to see the north-west as a place that they

can come to do things they cannot do anywhere else. That is what this

festival is about. It feels like a festival city. London could not do