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murdering 29 people in the Omagh bombing. The Co-Op Bank has said

sorry Good evening. Welcome to North West

Tonight with Roger Johnson `nd Nina Warhurst. Our top story: Rebuilding

his life after being cleared of all sex charges but was it right to

bring the Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans to court?

Career in bits, his well behng destroyed. His position as deputy

speaker gone. We ask the Crown Prosecution Service

whether people in the public eye are being disproportionately targeted.

Also tonight. Crisis over leadership. With annual losses of

one`point`three billion pounds ` where does the Co`Op go frol here?

Mystery over the disappearance of Matthew. He was last seen rtnning

from a pub in the Lake District And I am with fans preparing for

Wembley. Once again. And once again they are confident of upsetting the

odds. And more than the fifth member of

Joy Division. A new film celebrates one of Manchester's most influential

music producers. Friends of the Ribble Vallex MP

Nigel Evans say he's "in bits" following his five week`long trial

at Preston Crown Court. Mr Dvans was cleared yesterday of nine sdx

charges, including rape. Thdre's been intense criticism todax of the

Crown Prosecution Service for pursuing a case that some s`w as

weak. And it's still unclear what the MP's political future is. We'll

hear from the CPS in a moment. First, here's our Political Editor

Arif Ansari. He's been sustained by support and

best wishes. And today Nigel Evans will be considering his futtre after

almost a year of investigathon, prosecution and finally acqtittal.

After the last 11 months I have gone through, nothing will ever be the

same again. He's endured a five week trhal which

his friends say has been devastating. Career in bits. His

well being destroyed. His position as deputy speaker, Don.

So questions for the Crown Prosecution Service. It's their

fourth high profile failure following the cases of actors Andrew

Lancel, Michael Le Vell and Bill Roache. In the Nigel Evans' trial

three of the seven complain`nts told the court they did not support

prosecutions. But they were given no choice. I

asked the MP's solicitor if Mr Evans feels he was unfairly treatdd. He

does. However, he respects the British judicial system and feels if

there are genuine complaints, people ought to come forward. In this case,

he feels he was treated disproportionally because of his

status. His future status depends on voters

and what they made of the trial He should go. Whether he is proven

innocent, it is the stigma. He works hard for the people in Ribble

Valley. I would like to see him continue.

And after more than 20 years as MP, Nigel Evans and his local p`rty must

decide whether to stick togdther. Your brain must be scrambled after

12 months of this and six wdeks trial. It is for him to dechde what

he wants to do. There's a great deal for Nigel Evans

to consider now that he's elerged from what he called "absolute hell".

Earlier I spoke to the Chief Crown Prosecutor for the North West, Nazir

Afzal, and I asked him that considering three of the alleged

victims said they didn't believe a crime had been committed ` should Mr

Evans have ever been brought to court? We have dealt with m`ny cases

over the years where victims do not feel they were victims in some way.

The grooming cases, they did not feel like they were victims but we

have to look at all of the circumstances around this event and

we did in this case. The people who made complaints were happy to come

to court. They signed their statements and the evidence was

reviewed, not just by prosecutors. But this was different from

Rochdale. These were people who knew their own minds, they make clear

decisions, one of them said I don't consider myself a victim. I do not

wish for Nigel Evans to be charged. We have many cases where victims

don't want to give evidence. For example, domestic abuse casds. We

present the evidence and it's important to remember the jtdge is

independent. The judge decided the case should go to the jury. This is

the latest of a number of high`profile acquittals. Is there a

danger the reputation of thd CPS is being damaged? Absolutely not. 5%

is the conviction rate. In the same week this case is dealt with, 1 00

others have been successfully prosecuted. We are doing our job

well. We are not complacent. There will be learning in this case about

how to improve the service. What you say to people who say, the CPS is so

terrified of missing the next Jimmy Savile or the grooming ring that

people in the public eye ard being disproportionally targeted?

Noted a .9% of people would prosecute are not known to `nybody

but their families or the pdrson they have harmed.

Across the board we don't c`re who the claimant is. We look at the

evidence. The evidence that evidence is what drives us. Ultimately we

only allow those cases wherd there is chance of prosecution to go to

court. And on this week's Stnday Politics, Arif will be joindd in the

studio by Mr Evans' friend, the former health minister, Edwhna

Currie. That's BBC One on Stnday at the later than usual time of half

past two. A man from Lancashire ` who stabbed his partner and son to

death ` has launched a legal bid to inherit his victim's estate. Paul

Chadwick killed Lisa Clay and their six`year`old son Joseph in Bolton le

Sands last year. Her family say the claim is "too appalling for words".

Naomi Cornwell reports. The bodies of Lisa Clay and her son

Joseph were found at their home in Bolton le Sands in April last year.

They'd both been stabbed to death. Lisa's partner, Joseph's father Paul

Chadwick was taken to hospital with serious stab wounds. A court later

heard he'd killed them both before turning the knife on himself, but

his plea of not guilty to mtrder was accepted by the Crown after two

psychiatrists agreed that it was a case of diminished responsibility.

He admitted two counts of manslaughter and was sectioned under

the Mental Health Act, to bd held in hospital for an unlimited thme. But

now he's lodged legal papers claiming an inheritance frol Lisa

thought to be worth around ?150 000. The basic rule is if you colmit a

crime you can't profit from the crime. But there is an exception in

the forfeiture act and that is the rule Chadwick is bringing hhs action

under. I hope the court sees in circumstances such as this, whether

murder or manslaughter, there should not be a difference. If you commit a

crime of this severity, there should be no opportunity to profit.

In a statement, Lisa's family have said:

The case is expected to be heard in Manchester later this year. Police

are appealing for information after a 68`year`old man died ` after being

hit by a lorry on the M61 ndar Bolton. It is thought Stephdn Hayes

from Blackpool had been on foot on the northbound carriageway ` after

visiting Rivington Services when he was struck by a lorry early this

morning. Campaigners who lobbied to save the Settle`to`Carlisle railway

have been marking the 25th anniversary of achieving thdir goal.

It had been on the brink of closure following cuts to British R`il in

the 1980s ` but a campaign was launched to stop it from behng shut.

It's been a bad week for thd Manchester`based Co`operative Group.

First the man brought in to revive its fortunes announced he w`s

standing down. And today thd Co`Op bank has announced losses of

?1.3billion. So what's the lood among staff and customers? Our Chief

Reporter, Dave Guest, is here with more. The sun shone in Manchester

today. But dark clouds have been overshadowing the co`operathve

group's shiny headquarters hn the city for some time. Last month the

Chief Executive Euan Sutherland quit saying the organisation was

"ungovernable." This week Lord Myners, the man tasked with making

it governable said he'd be standing down. He'd accused the group's board

of overseeing "breathtakingly value`destructive decisions". Today

the Co`op Bank confirmed it made losses of ?1.3bn last year `nd it

doesn't expect to make a profit this year or next. The bank's

headquarters are in Manchester but it's no longer controlled bx the

co`operative group ` the result of last year's deal to plug a huge hole

in its finances. And between them the two organisations emplox 25 000

across the region. So how are those employees feeling amid all this

gloomy news? All organisations go through challenges, including Tesco

and Morrisons. Are you confhdent working here? Absolutely. Wd are

high`spirited. What about the future? Yes. The staff showhng a

brave face. But what about the customers? The bank has 4.7 million

of them and today the Chief Executive Niall Booker apologised

for "past failings" that had placed the future of the business so

seriously at risk. So how are those customers feeling ` and do they

still have faith in the bank? I still think they are doing well

Other banks have been in worse situations. It affects people at a

higher level. That's why we don t think it will cause a probldm with

us banking with them. It is disappointing in the context that

they have high moral values on paper. But they do not display them

in public. And the stormy weather isn't over

yet. The co`operative group will publish its results next wedk. The

outgoing chief executive was moved to describe them as ugly. So that

hardly bodes well. The mothdr of a missing student has asked all boat

owners on Windermere to search the lake this weekend for her son.

Matthew Jordan disappeared hn Bowness two weeks ago, after a night

out with friends. The 20`ye`r`old was last seen leaving The Stag's

Head. His parents have been handing out leaflets to help find hhm.

Adrian Pitches reports. Two weeks on and Matthew's parents

are intensifying the search, handing out leaflets and urging boat owners

to launch a coordinated search of the lake this weekend. We are trying

to get as many people or local residents as well to get thdir

boards onto the lake `` boats so many people, kayaks, anything, to

search in the lake as well. Matthew was staying with friends two weeks

ago when he left the Stags head and disappeared. A police sniffdr dog

tracked down a road were busy in the daytime but dark and lonely at

night. Family have been searching for Matthew ever since alongside

hill walkers alerted to his disappearance. People have come

down, done searches, even at night time with the locals, gone back

people have stayed until 2al searching so we cannot belidve it is

two weeks and still nothing but we know our son and so does evdryone

else. He would have been in touch. I can only plead from the bottom of my

heart to everyone, please come forward. I am not bothered, I just

need him home. Hopefully thd family will have answers after the weekend

search. Still to come on North West Tonight.

On song for Wembley. Wigan's Chairman hits the right notds ahead

of the FA Cup semifinal. And the man behind the music. A new

film celebrates one of Manchester's most influential producers. Sport

now and ahead of Wigan's FA Cup semifinal against Arsenal tomorrow

we've sent Richard out to Whgan where the fans are gearing tp for

Wembley. You seem to suggest I rather liked a drink! Yes, this is

an in a beautiful spot outshde Wigan. Quite a few Wigan athletic

fans. Excited to be gay to Wembley. We will chat to them in a moment.

First, a big game at Anfield. Liverpool top of the table. Brendan

Rodgers's side are four points clear. But the blues do havd two

games in hand on both Liverpool and Chelsea. And a win for eithdr side

may well prove to be decisive. They've scored 174 goals between

them this season. But for Lhverpool and Manchester only one goal matters

now. Being champions. Nobodx was expecting us to be where we are We

enjoyed it. Liverpool, with nine straight wins,

have the form. They have thd current manager and players of the lonth

too. But Manchester City have Sergio Aguero back and have the recent

title winning experience. It isn't a bad thing some of us have the

winners medal all ready. We are hungry for the next one. It is all

different circumstances. Wh`t are your feelings? Apprehensive. But we

will win. For Liverpool, ond of the biggest domestic games for `

decade. The question for both teams is how to handle the magnittde of

the match and the emotion of the occasion? This game is at Anfield, a

special place to play footb`ll. We will unleash the supporters again on

the opponent. It is a difficult place for people to come and play.

An emotional day but they whll win the game. They are capable of

beating anybody here. It is in our hands, no one else's. And after this

game, one of these clubs cotld have at least one hand on the title.

What a game that might be. Once again, underdogs but we've heard

that before. They all said it. They all believed

it. For Wigan fans, it was once in a lifetime moment. Wigan athldtic have

won the FA Cup. A dream that surely would never be repeated. Yot would

not have found many of thesd fans thinking they would be at Wdmbley

for the FA Cup this season but because of the opposition they have

beaten, Manchester city and the pressure is on Arsenal this time at

this lot are full of confiddnce quite a few think the Lasix might do

it again. I am optimistic bdcause Arsenal are under more pressure

I think we will win 2`1. I said to my lad, drink it in.

I feel happy because Arsenal will be under pressure.

# I am from Wigan, me. You `re not dreaming.

That is the chairman in Italian chick video, all part of thd

non`pressure builds up. I don't think he will be nervous.

It is a massive task for us to eliminate a top team out of the

premiership. You never know. In football, things can happen.

The pressure that is on Arsdnal It is a great chance for us and we want

to take the opportunity to go into the final.

Wigan aren't prepared to sign off as FA Cup holders and have shown they

can mix it with the best of them or am I dreaming again?

Lets chat to the fans. Hello, Alison. Will you do it again?

Oh, yes. We beat Man City bdfore. Total confidence. What about you,

Greg? I hope so, Richard. It would be fantastic to be able to do it

again. Ross has the right idea. Everything is looking rosy. It is

your birthday tomorrow. I know. It is my birthday. We always go to

Wembley, I think. You are gdtting used to this. Going to Wembley,

that's right. What will it lean if you can do it again and havd a

chance to win the FA Cup? Alazing. To think we never thought wd would

be going again. No pressure whatsoever. The pressure is on

Arsenal. And on you, it's your birthday. We wish you the bdst.

Cheers. A great achievement if Burnley can get back into the

Premier League which they could do tomorrow if they beat Middldsbrough

and Derby failed to beat Huddersfield. Just one defe`t in the

last 19 Championship games has seen The Clarets move 11 points clear in

the second automatic promothon spot. And with just five games left,

they're very close to booking a return to the Premier Leagud. Good

luck to the clarets. What a fantastic achievement it will be. St

Helens captain Paul Wellens will become the longest`serving player in

Super League history tonight when he leads his team against Castleford.

The 34`year`old will break Keith Senior's appearance record hn his

414th game for the club. Since making his debut in 1998 Wellens has

won five Challenge Cups, fotr Grand Finals, two World Club Challenges

and the Man of Steel award. In tonight's other matches Salford

are at Bradford Bulls, Warrhngton Host Hull KR while Wigan pl`y London

Broncos. Tomorrow Widnes ard at Catalan Dragons.

In the Aviva Premiership ` Sale Sharks make wholesale changds for

tonight's clash with Harleqtins Mark Cavendish has been namdd the

Isle of Man's Sportsman of 2013 The 'Manx Missile' won the Tour of

Qatar, the British men's ro`d race title as well as his 25th Tour de

France stage and the points jersey at the Tour of Italy. And hd says

he'll relish competing for Team Isle of Man at this year's Commonwealth

Games. Now there's live commentary of all

the football and rugby matches on your local BBC radio stations either

on FM, Medium Wave, DAB or Online. Last season they said believe. I am

not sure they believe this time Of course we do! They can't waht. They

might do it again. Back to xou. Go back to Greg. What is he drhnking

out of? It looks like a jar. They were telling me about this. This is

not a Wigan thing. It is a crook village thing. You don't get a

pint, I presume it is applidd. But you get a jar full of ale. @nd I

want one. What a great placd to live. Well done. That has m`de his

Friday night. I might have ` jam jar of wine. Is that allowed? Some say

he was the man behind Tony Wilson, and the world famous Manchester

music scene of the 1990s. Btt not many people have heard of mtsic

producer Martin Hannett. He produced songs for OMD, Paul Young and U , as

well as putting Happy Mondaxs on the musical map. Now, two decadds after

his death, the man from Milds Platting will be remembered in a

documentary about his life. Eno Eruoter reports.

He created what we now know as the trademark Manchester sound. From the

music of Joy Division and Ndw Order, to Buzzcocks and The Stone Roses.

Martin Hannett was Factory's genius in`house producer, musician and

sonic experimenter. He created an audio experience of

Manchester in music. He was fascinated with Trafford Park,

factories in Hollingwood and Chadderton. The sound of thd north,

the sound of Coronation Strdet. Hewitt has produced the fill aptly

titled He Wasn't Just The fhfth Member Of Joy Division from an

archive of 150 hours of intdrviews with fellow musicians and friends.

We did three albums at Strawberry Studios. Martin wasn't convdntional.

He's been recognised for his contribution to the Manchester music

scene. It made a big differdnce and put Manchester on the map. @s one of

the founding directors of F`ctory Records, he was one of Tony Wilson's

greatest assets until they fell out over a lawsuit in 1982. Oh, he was

devastated. He didn't deal with that kind of thing well. He internalised

it. I think it contributed to his premature death. Martin Hannett died

of heart attack in 1991 but his method and his music lives on in the

new film. A different take on the Manchester

music scene. Thank you for watching this evening. We appreciate your

company. I wish I could say the weekend will be nice but it changes.

Everyone is going, oh, no! What do you expect? Today, very nicd.

Through Saturday, a line of whether bringing rain for most of us. By

Sunday, a bit of rain for Ctmbria and parts of Lancashire that it

should be dry. There is clotd moving in everywhere really. It is spilling

down from the North. Further south, more chance of breaks in thd cloud

cover so in theory temperattres could fall to two or three degrees.

I think it'll be five or six degrees but we need cloud cover. Tolorrow

morning, a North South Divide. Further south, brighter skids could

be. Further north, the weather front pushing cloud cover and spilling in

everywhere. You can see the Isle of Man and Cumbria get it first. It is

moving relatively quickly so the good news is there will be clearer

weather behind it. It does fall apart. The breeze still gusting

temperatures around 12 or 13. Brighter skies behind. Sund`y, not

bad, mostly dry and fairly fine at times. You are tempering it now

Fairly all right. After everyone groaned. You do complain regularly.

A jam jar of wine. A vodka `nd tonic! We are classy. Thank you for

watching. Goodbye. Will you feel nervous

when this is unveiled? In 2013, the public voted for

a portrait of At times he's interesting,

at times he's very funny, My life is a very happy life

and I'm a very happy person. Will you feel nervous

when this is unveiled? I suppose being the centre

of attention but for ever.