23/04/2014 North West Tonight

three of her children are found dead at their

Good evening. Welcome to North West Tonight. Our top story: Polhce

investigating the murder of teenager Paige Chivers seven years ago search

a derelict flat in Blackpool. It comes after a new appeal to find the

15`year`old's killer. Also tonight: The mother of the

youngest victim tells the Hillsborough Inquest of the

emptiness her son's death still leaves today.

Pressure on our housing hotspots ` as commuters and locals compete for

a place in the country. ??NDLINE And feet don't fail me now! A

celebration of Northern Soul comes to Manchester.

The seven year search for a missing Blackpool teenager who is bdlieved

to have been murdered took ` new turn today. Forensic teams started a

detailed search of a derelict flat close to where Paige Chivers was

last seen alive in 2007. It follows an offer of a ?30,000 reward for

information. Our Chief Reporter Dave Guest is there now. This block of

flats is due to be demolishdd in the new future but before that the could

be some vital clue is in thd model of Paige Chivers. `` the murder The

police have never given up the search but they do feel the worst.

Today, the search happened hn need genome for flat in this building. ``

in a ground floor flat. The police have long believed that Paige

Chivers is dead. Paige went missing seven years ago. Every enquhry we've

made has led us to conclude that she's been murdered. So far though,

they have no body. Today thdy're investigations have been

concentrating on this derelhct block of flats. And all this just a week

after they offered a ?30,000 reward for information leading to her

killer or killers. Last week we made an appeal to the public. We've had a

number of people come forward, who we've spoken to. Some have featured

before and some are new to ts. As part of our overall strategx in

investigating this murder wd have looked at the forensic enquhries and

that's resulted in us looking at this premises today. The police are

being coy about exactly what they're expecting or hoping to find inside

the flat. But Paige did attdnd the school next door. This is the

general area where she was last seen alive. And although these flats are

now derelict, back when Paige disappeared people did live here. I

understand she did visit thd address they're now searching. Paigd's

disappearance has now been ` source of intrigue in this area. Local

people are hoping this latest development may now lead to the

solving of the mystery. I think it's very good that it is still going on.

I think it should continue. It's about time we found out what

happened so the rest of the family can lay it to rest. But it's all too

late for Paige's parents. Hdr mum died the year she disappeardd. Her

father Frank was murdered l`st year. Tonight they claim scene

investigators have gone. Thd police are not saying they found anything.

Investigators are hoping th`t the author of the award will encourage

people to come forward. The hope that something one table help solve

this mystery as to what happened to Paige Chivers.

The mother of the youngest victim of the Hillsborough disaster h`s spoken

about how she knew her son wouldn't come home from the match. Jon`Paul

Gilhooley ` the cousin of the current Liverpool captain Steven

Gerrard ` was just ten when he died. Jon`Paul's mother, Jackie, was

speaking after her tribute to him was read to the jury at the new

Hillsborough inquests in Warrington. Our Merseyside Reporter, Andy Gill,

was in court. Jon`Paul's falily told the court to the world he w`s a

football fan but to the us he was our world. After today's he`ring,

his mother told us about he`ring what was happening at Hillsborough,

and knowing that her son wotldn t come home. All of a sudden H just

got this sensation here. It was an emptiness. A horrible emptiness I

knew something had gone frol inside me. It's still gone. It's ndver been

filled. The court also heard tributes to the only father and son

to die together at Hillsborough They were Thomas Howard, a chemical

worker, and his son Tommy, who was 14. Tommy's mother, Linda, said he

was her first born. She didn't want him to go to the match but knew he'd

be heartbroken if she put hdr foot down. She re`read her statelent for

us after today's hearing. In it she wondered if he'd give her one last

wave as he left for the match. I felt my heart would break if he

didn't. I don't know why I felt that way. But my Tommy, true to form

turned and gave me his final wave. I didn't know that would be the last

time I would see him. The tribute to Tommy's father, Thomas senior, was

read by his surviving children, Alan and Gail. When we were told that my

brother and my father had gone to heaven as a result of the

Hillsborough disaster, we found it difficult to come to terms with We

still do to this day. Vincent Fitzsimmons was 34 when he died In

her tribute, his sister Dr Dorothy Griffiths remembered teasing him for

going grey. If I were to be granted one more wish, it would be to have a

few more minutes with him. To tell him how much I love him. He will

never be grey, just distingtished. There will be more tributes

tomorrow. Plans to create the UK's biggest

wind farm off Barrow took a step closer today after government

backing. The Danish firm ` Dong ` revealed plans last year to more

than double the Walney site. The company is also behind a wind farm

project at Burbo Flats in Lhverpool Bay. The contracts are the first

awarded under the government's energy market reforms which

guarantee prices for renewable energy supplies.

A ?100 million investment h`s been announced for the Liverpool Two

container port. A Shanghai`based company will deliver 17 "mega

cranes". Peel Ports say the contract is a major step forward in the

construction of what will bd one of Europe's most advanced cont`iner

facilities. Two property developers frol Greater

Manchester who were behind ` ?3 5 million mortgage fraud have been

jailed. Prosecutors say Marshall Joseph from Hale and Alick Kapikanya

from Stretford obtained mortgages and loans against ten houses without

the real owners' knowledge. Five other people involved in thd gang

were also sentenced. A teaching union says jobs will be

lost at the University of S`lford ` after a decision to close all modern

foreign language courses. The University says they will not be

offered after 2017 ` blaming falling demand. The University and College

Union says its shocked at the decision and has called for a

re`think. Relatives and well`wishers have been

laying flowers at the spot where an 11`year`old boy died after falling

into a canal in Burnley. Robbie Williamson is thought to have been

walking across a pipe when he lost his balance. Nina Warhurst has this

report. It's what 11`year`old boys do ` go on adventures and t`ke

chances. But Robbie Williamson's led to his death. He'd been plaxing on

his own yesterday evening when police said he tried to cross the

river by walking across a phpe on a canal bridge, but then lost his

footing. Today, relatives g`thered at the scene, struggling to

comprehend what police described as a tragic accident. He was ftnny ..

Always a smile on his face. Peter Graham was overlooking the canal at

the time when he heard someone shouting that a child had f`llen in.

I came flying downstairs in my bare feet, jumped in and got him out as

fast as I could. He pulled Robbie out and gave him CPR until the

ambulance arrived. Robbie l`ter died at the Royal Blackburn Hosphtal

Police say they're not lookhng for anybody else in connection with his

death. The tranquillity of Derbyshhre's

High Peak has been shattered by a row over a plan to allow thousands

of homes to be built there. The council says they're necess`ry ` but

opponents say it'll ruin thd area. However, the Authority might have an

ally in the National Housing Federation. They've told us the

North West faces a "housing crisis" and needs to "get building" ` as

Mark Edwardson reports. Peaceful and pleasant, popular with people who

work in Greater Manchester... Making it pricey... Others want to protect

it. Fields in Whaley Bridge earmarked for hundreds of homes

Even though the more than 700 letters opposing the development it

still seems to be going ahe`d. High Peak Borough Council says 7,200 new

homes are needed by 2031. Prices and rents are high but opponents

question the need to build on green land. There are alternative sites.

Former industrial sites could easily be developed for housing. Btt it

does not seem to be the casd that the local authority have taken it on

board. The High Peak afford`ble housing shortage is reflectdd

elsewhere. The National Housing Federation says between 2002 and

2012 prices rose in South L`keland by 75% and rents by 14%. In Ribble

Valley, the figures were 73$ and 22%. In Trafford it was 59% and 31%.

The North West faces a houshng places. `` housing crisis. People

are attracted to these earlx as because of the countryside `nd

access to walking. There is real community life there. It is only a

30 minute Johnny to central Manchester. `` journey. Nobody was

available for comment but wd were told that it is in a six`wedk

consultation period. Still to come on North West Tonight:

Behind the scenes at the Opdn as staff smooth the way for thd return

of the world's best golfers. And it's transformed from swimming

pool to dance hall ` join md later at Victoria Baths to see how

Northern Soul is making a splash at the Unrest Festival. Throwing some

shapes! In those heels! Sport now, and David Moyes has given

his first reaction to his s`cking as Manchester United manager. Richard

Askam has been following developments for us and is `t Old

Trafford. What's he had to say? Yes, he played a pretty str`ight bat

in his statement. He said: "To have been appointed as manager of

Manchester United was and rdmains something of which I will always be

incredibly proud... I remain grateful to Sir Alex for believing

in my ability and giving me the chance to manage Manchester United."

He went on to thank his coaching staff and the fans, but didn't

mention the players. Read into that what you will. We do understand

however, that privately Davhd Moyes is furious with the way his

dismissal was handled. News leaked out on Monday, you'll remember,

ahead of his sacking on Tuesday The League Manage''s Association have

accused United of acting in an "unprofessional manner." `` League

Managers' Association. Unitdd have refuted the claims, insisting that

no final decision was taken until late on Monday evening.

Ryan Giggs is in control of the team until a permanent appointment is

found and he's drafted in another of his old mates to help?

Yes, Phil Neville and Nicky Butt were already part of the co`ching

set up and now another of Ghggs former team mates Paul Scholes has

pitched in. These are shots of Scholes leaving United's tr`ining

ground earlier today. Scholds had turned down the chance to work under

David Moyes. Incidentally, the Dutch national team coach, Louis Van Gaal,

remains the favourite to get the job at Old Trafford. And Sir Aldx

Ferguson, who hand`picked D`vid Moyes, will once again we understand

play a key role in choosing his successor.

Lancashire have just lost their match against Warwickshire. `` have

just drawn their match. In three months, the world's best

golfers will be teeing off `t Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Wirr`l. It's

less than 100 days until thd Open returns to Hoylake and Stuart

Pollitt's been to meet some of the staff whose job it is to prdpare a

stage for the world's best. In a few months this patch of land whll host

one of the world's biggest sporting events. For the people who work

here, the Open isn't just another day at the office. We'll get 16 17

and 18 finished then get seven, eight, nine. Craig lives and works

at Royal Liverpool. It does take up a chunk of your life. Ask mx wife!

Do you enjoy the fact your course will be seen by hundreds of millions

of people? If it's in good condition! If not, maybe not so

much! It's an honour but it comes with pressure. Jim has been involved

with this club since the 1940s. Do you wonder what age I am!? What age

are you? 81! All visitors gdt the red carpet treatment before they

begin their round. No matter who they are! We've had lots of people.

It's been a great honour. Jhm shares his starting duties with Se`n, who

shares a workplace with his wife Angela. It's a very important part

of our lives. For me this is a real bonus. Do you like golf, Angela No!

I'm not a golfer! But it's ` lovely place to work, a lovely envhronment,

with very nice people. We'll be following those people over the next

few months as they prepare to welcome the golfing world.

It is always great when the open comes to the North West. I will let

you get back to the warm sttdio Can he go home now? Make him st`y! He's

gone! More than 100 graves from the 1 th

Century have been found in Manchester ` as work contintes to

build a second tram link across the city. The remains are thought to be

those of 115 people who werd buried close to a chapel on Cross Street.

Archaeologists will help to move them to another cemetery ` `nd the

city's MetroLink company is trying to discover if they have anx living

relatives. Naomi Cornwell rdports. They're preparing for the ptblic

transport of the future in Manchester City centre ` thhs is one

of the streets where work is underway to build a new tralline

across the city. It's a hugd scheme, and involves unearthing Manchester's

past. As part of the second city crossing works we're doing for

MetroLink, we need to move `bout 115 bodies that were part of thd Cross

Street Chapel cemetery. Thex're going to be moving to a cemdtery in

Manchester. They were interred about 150 to 200 years ago. The original

Presbyterian chapel on Cross Street was destroyed by German firdbombs in

1940. There's been rebuilding twice in more recent years. Now it's a

Unitarian chapel and current worshipers hope to find out more

about their predecessors and life here in the 1800s. The trustees were

quite prominent in Manchestdr, particularly in the reform `spects

of Manchester ` cotton mill owners and their families. But I once

looked at some of the baptismal registers and it included a wide

range of quite ordinary people. A new tramline will eventuallx run

down this street but first the remains will be moved to thd city's

southern cemetery. Transport for Greater Manchester is trying to find

any living relatives of those who were buried here. We have printed

notices, to say that anybodx who's a known ancestor should come forward.

They may have a choice on where they want that person to be reinterred.

We have to be very sensitivd about how we deal with the move. We have

to do it in a proper way whhch is why we're working with the

archaeological society and the church itself. It's part of the

planned programme of works that we've got, so as not to del`y

anything. We're happy to do it on behalf of the people who ard there.

Archaeologists will help to remove the remains this summer. Thd second

city crossing is expected to be completed in 2017.

We have a slightly shorter programme this evening because of the party

political broadcast. For some it was quite simplx the

best disco in the world. Wigan Casino ` the iconic 70s homd of

northern soul. Thousands loved it. They shed tears when it fin`lly

closed in December 1981. Just when Annabelle got her shoulder pads out!

Now there's a chance to re`live the Wigan Casino experience thanks to a

new festival, which opens in Manchester tomorrow. The Unrest

Project is a mixture of fill, dance and a big Northern Soul all`nighter

on May bank holiday weekend, so we sent Eno out with her dancing shoes

to Victoria Baths in Manchester It was a slick combination of niche

music, crazy dance moves and being seen in the latest fashions.

Northern Soul was born here in the north in the late 60s and it's now

the inspiration for the Unrdst Festival. It's a contemporary art

exhibition and a series of dvents. It's about the way that mushc

inspires people out of diffhcult people. `` difficult situathons The

ten day festival at the reftrbished Victoria Baths is a celebration of

how dance defines us. The b`ggy pants may be long gone but Northern

Soul was a youth culture th`t changed a generation half a century

ago. And it remains an obsession for some today! I've been brought up

with it. My dad played it in the car on the way to school and I took it

from there. It's my life. Everything. With a new film out this

summer, it looks like there's a little bit of a resurgence of the

Northern Soul movement. And many Soul aficionados are determhned to

drag it into the digital agd. This project is called Recorded Soul

It's basically a digital archive of all things to do with Northdrn Soul.

It's nice when people invitd you round for a cup of tea and let you

take a look through their collection and take pictures of it. I think

most people want to be part of that legacy. They want to share what

they've got. And so with pldnty to see, and the pool still standing

empty, there should be plenty of space for the Northern Soul shuffle!

She let us down! She's tried a lot of dancing... Lots of peopld have

been getting fixated on Twitter about Northern Soul. Time for

another expert. It is like line dancing and break dancing. Good

evening. The weather today was all about geography. The closer you will

do that Isle of Man it was bit. `` it was better. Tomorrow it hs not so

bad. You can see as we head towards the weekend that is an earlher of

low pressure. `` an area. Today this has been the line that the rain

has taken. For many of us jtst if you spot but this is what the

forecast computer wants to do. That is going to go everywhere. Rain will

move on. You can see one of two darker colours and that means that

the boss will from time to time `` the bursts. If you can see the later

years, that is where it gradually starts to break up. There could be a

pocket of mist in some placds tomorrow. Temperatures of shx to

nine Celsius. Tomorrow, it hs not bad at all. Good spells of sunshine.

The morning is definitely the best part of the day. Very late winds and

mail era. `` light winds. `` mild air. But after lunchtime, bdcause

the temperatures are rising that could be some showers. The closer

you are to the Pennines, thd closer you are to some showers. It is not a

bad picture. Temperatures could get to around 15 or 16. More on the way

of sunshine. Good news. Thank you. Just an earlier of low pressure

Stella April showers. `` Sthll. Have a nice evening. Goodbye.

'The last two generations have been robbed

'of an opportunity to vote on the EU.

'And yet it has a greater impact on our everyday lives

'and not leave it for another generation.'

I want a Britain that is free to control its own destiny.