17/03/2017 North West Tonight

Welcome to North West Tonight with Annabel Tiffin and Roger Johnson.

As the former Chancellor takes on yet another job,

what does it mean for his Tatton constituents?

Come on, now, he is having a laugh. A very sensible man, he will do what

is right. Conservatives in Cheshire

say he managed to be Chancellor and a local MP

so what's different? More protests planned over

changes to school funding. Critics say one unfair system's

being replaced with another. Schools that are already deprived

and fall will take more kids. Charlie's born as his mum

visits his seriously ill sister And recording the weather,

come rain or shine: The scientists braving

the elements for 50 years. George Osborne said today his job

will be to speak up The problem is he'll be doing that

while he's still a Cheshire MP. He's been appointed as editor

of the London Evening Standard. And he's sure he can do that

and represent his Tatton Let's join our reporter Andy Gill

who's in Mr Osborne's The people of Knutsford and the rest

of Tata Naidu used to their MP having more than one job. He is an

economic adviser and a corporate speaker. Now, he's also the editor

of the large regional newspaper, one based hundreds of miles away. Mr

Osborne says he will spend four days a week doing that job. His readers

as as MP here, the independent Martin Bell, thinks Mr Osborne

should stand in a by-election so the people of Tatton can see if he can

really combine the roles of Cheshire MP and metropolitan media man.

George Osborne has been the MP here for 16 years. In 2015, his majority

was more than 18,000. Voters today have these are opinions. What? He is

going to be the editor of the Evening Standard in London? We're

asking what people think. I don't think very much of it, to be quite

honest. He is not a journalist, is he? It doesn't really bother me. I

do think he will have much bearing on me. Are you worried bothered that

he will have that job in London while carrying on being a Cheshire

MP? No, I think he will be all right. Good for him. You are not

worried he will not have time for constituents around here? Most

people can work from home on his computer. A part-time MP. He should

stand down. Mr Osborne says he can do both jobs, editing in the morning

and attending Parliament in the afternoon. MPs have edited

newspapers and magazines over the years and I will continue to play a

part in public life. The new job has raised questions about his

commitment to the idea of the Northern Powerhouse. With the

resident at the local Conservative Association, Patti Goddard, saying

she is not worried the job will affect his constituency work. After

all, being Chancellor of the Dzeko is a 24/7 job. Mr Osborne was

Chancellor and Secretary of State before to reason me sacked him. He

has rather less experience as the journalist. The local Labour chair

says he should quit as an MP. I don't think he will devote enough

time and energy for the people of Tatton. If he is intent on taking

this role as editor, he should step aside and let someone else take on

the role. The people in Tatton will look at George Osborne as being a

part-time MP for Tatton and now being an invisible MP. Mr Osborne is

due to start his editor 's job in May.

George Osborne's new job and how he can still

serve his constituents will be discussed on this

Nina Warhurst and the team are here on BBC One at

Hundreds of parents worried their schools face big spending cuts

are preparing to take part in a protest in Cheshire tomorrow.

They're angry the Government's proposed new funding formula

would reduce spending per pupil in Cheshire East to just

under ?4,200, among the lowest in the country.

Other parts of the North West would gain, particularly Knowsley,

where spending per pupil will go up to just over ?5,000.

But that's way below the London borough of Westminster,

where schools will receive almost ?6,000 per pupil.

Yunus Mulla now reports from a Cheshire school expected

I ask heads teachers here in Cheshire East and they will tell you

the area is one the lowest funded when it comes to education. In the

schools like this one, the government plans to change the

weight is funded will only make things worse. We will be forced to

look at cutting some of the things that children remember about

education, the trips, the visits, the art, the music, the additional

PE that goes on at the school. And it would become a very narrow

curriculum. They would get more funding based on

other factors. In Barrow, there are some sensitive and areas of

deprivation. The government aims to narrow the gap between schools and

affluent areas and those in deprived areas and allocate funding on pupil

needs are not their postcode. But even here, they have concerns.

Saying that some schools will benefit, I have yet to met -- I have

yet to meet a teacher that says their school will benefit in real

terms. And schools that are already deprived or not fall, they will take

the hits. the drops equate to two teachers

for a primary school and six 41% of schools will benefit from the

new funding formula, according to research. I have had meetings with

Nick Gibb, the Minister. Primary and secondary heads have been to meet

the Minister. They are definitely listening.

Last month, 400 people staged a protest in Cheshire -

Parents are really angry and they are concerned about this. They want

answers. There is nothing more important than a child's education,

and we need transparency as to what is going to happen.

The Department of Education says school funding

is at its highest level on record and says the aim of the consulation

which ends next week is to make sure they get it right.

There are many teachers and parents who feel that

what they are being presented with does deliver on that promsie.

Yunus Mulla, BBC North West tonight, Nantwich

Road safety campaigners have criticised Gary Neville

after footage was published by the Daily Mirror apparently

showing him holding his mobile phone while driving in Salford.

The paper claims the pictures were taken on the M60

after the number of points and fine for calling or texting

The former United star has declined to comment.

Two community police officers have been jailed

after framing an innocent man for attempted murder.

Thomas Fendall and Jessica Hussell, who were in a relationship,

had a personal grievance against the victim.

They implicated him in the crime by providing bogus

Fendall was jailed for 19 months, Hussel for 16 months.

Talks will take place next week aimed at reaching an agreement

Hundreds of people lined the streets of Liverpool city centre

for the St Patrick's Day parade this afternoon, and hundreds

It was brought back last year after being cancelled in the 1960s

because of the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

Now, this week we've been looking at mental illness.

There's often a stigma attached to it and that can be particularly

But there are increasing moves to change that as our health

This is a cultural celebration day at a multicultural mental health

We're not identifying the people who use it because no one

wants to be recognised - they're even worried

But off-camera, people have told me a lack of understanding between

family and community, combined with cultural misunderstanding in parts

of the NHS make it difficult. People from black communities tend to hide

it away. In some Asian communities, it is not really understood

properly. As well as offering

help to the people who come here, this organisation works hard

to change other It is not something to be afraid of,

or ashamed of. If it happens to you, your family, do your best.

And that's a message an increasing number of people

are trying to get across, particularly with the

At this school Preston, it has become a class project. They

recognise the issue and wanted to something about it and that is

positive and something we should embrace. It is certainly being

embraced by the girls here. We need to change the way generations before

us have thought about mental illness. We need to make it, not

that it is not a big deal, but that there is not a stigma attached to

it. It is our job to make sure that people who are suffering from mental

health disorder are not feeling like social outcasts and do feel part of

community and society. The hope is that girls like this

will be at the forefront of a change Not just in one section

of society, but in all. Kieran Peet is in the

middle of a gap year. There's been plenty of bar

work and there's some But Kieran, from Lancashire,

isn't just heading abroad He's going to trek through

the Brazilian rainforest to raise money for the charity that

helped him through the worst He was groomed and abused

as a 13 year old. Stuart Flinders has

been to meet him. Kieran Peet from Chorley

was in Stockport today raising money He wants the world to know how

the charity helped him. That's why he's agreed to speak

publicly about what happened to him. I was 13 and I was groomed by older

man on Facebook. He was 23 but he was telling me he was 18 online. We

started speaking and it moved Richie Buckley because I was so young and

when you are so young, you think you are older than you are. In my head,

I was ready for a relationship and I have just come out as gay, thinking

I was more mature. They began a relationship,

but Kieran received warnings online about this man and eventually went

to the police, who explained It was a case of grooming and sexual

exploitation. I believe it was statutory rape and they went through

that with the charges. This went to record and this man was convicted?

Yes, he was. Through it all, Kieran was supported

by the Children's Society. And he's inviting donations

to a Just Giving page for a sponsored trek

through the Brazilian rainforest. In training? Yes, I have been going

to the gym but I think it'll be a bit harder than the Jim! Why had he

decided to raise money for The Children's Society? They were always

supporting me and Mike can not imagine what it would be like to go

through something like that, as horrible as it was, without their

support. He has overcome his personal form and is in a place

where he is willing to help others so he is prepared to speak about it

and give his name and his face, as he is doing, and also to fund raise

as well so more people can help -- be helped. I have managed to spin it

into something positive and I think everyone can. A lot of people say,

it has ruined their lives. You don't have to let it destroy your life,

you can turn it into something amazing and do so many things with

it. We wish him all the best on his trip to Brazil.

A mum's given birth to a baby boy as she visited her toddler

who's dying of cancer in a hospice in Chorley.

Charlie was born on Wednesday at Derian House

where his big sister, 18-month-old Gracie,

Staff have described the arrival as wonderful.

He's described as "a symbol of hope...

Charlie is the first baby to born at Derian House.

His unexpected arrival came late on Wednesday night.

His mum and dad had been staying at the hospice with his big

sister Gracie who has an inoperable brain tumour.

Gracie is a big sister now to baby Charlie. We were supposed to go to

hospital but we didn't make it and we ended up delivering here, which

was just as good, because they were brilliant.

And a brilliant surprise for the palliative nurse

The hospice say it prides itself on making extra special memories

for the families that pass through their doors.

And this is certainly one that no-one will forget.

You can catch that story again on our Facebook page.

Now from tomorrow on Radio Manchester, listen out

for a few unfamiliar voices, because listeners are

It's called Over To You and throughout the week

they will present, produce and report for the station, so a few

Might find some decent sports presenters! They are very hard to

find. We haven't found one. Not often we talk about L gym. --

Belgium. What is it? That is where Manchester United will

be going in the quarterfinals of the Europa League.

Yes, Manchester United have been drawn against

Brussels-based Anderlecht in the quarterfinals

of the Europa League with the away leg up first on the 13th April

and the return at Old Trafford a week later.

Jose Mourinho's side made it through to the last eight

after Juan Mata's goal secured a 1-0 win over Russian side Rostov

last night, completing a 2-1 aggregate success.

Ahead of Sunday's home clash with Liverpool,

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he won't make

wholesale changes to his much maligned defence.

The back line were largely blamed for their midweek

Champions League exit, but as he prepares for the visit

of Jurgen Klopp's side, Pep says it was a failure to score

more goals which really cost his side.

Of course we have to defend better but I think in the 12 minutes in the

second half, we had chances. It is the most difficult team to play. In

the image in this country is a bit different. It is real football. It

is real football, and it is difficult to defend them.

Radio Lancashire will have all the action from tomorrow's big

derby, Championship strugglers Blackburn at home to play

But the one o'clock start won't be the first time the sides have met

this week after yesterday's virtual showdown on a football video game.

At the controls, the team's top scorers, Rovers Sam Gallagher

It has been breakthrough season for both Jordan Hugill and Sam

Gallagher. They went on a video game, head-to-head. I haven't played

for a while, Jordan said he was decent at it and I thought I would

beat him. He said he wasn't bad and pulled it out of the bag so fed

play. While the virtual Jordan Hugill scored virtual bowls, it is

real life Preston performance that have caught the eye. A lot of people

probably didn't expect me to come through the way I have done but I

knew I had it in me to do it and I are pretty sure I surprised a lot of

people. His team are now six points of the championship play-offs

places. If there is a chance we can make it, why not? And it is

mathematically impossible, we are going to have to go for it.

Blackburn have also been sending since they got their new manager. He

has straightway got us organised and try to stop the goals going in at

the other end and let the attacking players do what we have been doing

this season. As the old cliche goes, when it comes to derby matches, form

goes out of the window. We have been pushing for the play-offs. It is a

big game, let alone who we are playing. Language derby number one

of the week certainly went his way. Can't bear to get beaten! Is this an

omen for the weekend. I hope so! We will find out on Saturday afternoon.

Contrasting fortunes for two of our Super League teams last night

with Leigh Centurions start to the season looking more and more

impressive after victory over the still-winless Warrington Wolves.

Gareth Hock scored two tries as newly promoted Leigh moved up

But genuine concern is now growing for last season's beaten

Grand Finalists Warrington who have lost all of their Super

There's Super League action tonight when Widnes look for their first win

At the other end of the Rugby League scale, it's the biggest weekend ever

in the history of amateur club Haydock.

They are the lowest ranked side in history to make it to the 4th

round of the Challenge Cup and have an away trip to

The Haydock, it is the stuff of dreams, the only eight tears side

ever to make it to the fourth round of the Challenge Cup. This is their

ticket into the famous competition and for many at the club, it already

feels that they have won the lottery. It is a momentous

achievement. Frank Bradshaw is one the club's founding fathers, he had

felt it up -- he helped set it up in the 1970s. He has kept a detailed

record of every match. Is that the first match? Yes. September 19 79.

And every player every sense. I do feel playing against Oldham? No

matter the result, I will be proud. When all lose. At this level of

rugby, it is all hands to the pump. Volunteers are its heartbeat,

including Pauline Jones who runs the kitchen on match days and her heart

might be beating even faster than most tomorrow as her son and nephew

are playing. I will obliquely crying. It means that match. I would

do anything for this club. It has been amazing and fantastic to see

the lads step up every time they have played someone really out of

our league. After shocking each of the teams before them, all of them

at least 40 places above Haydock. The bouncing of the fall the of the

decision goes our way, who knows, it will be a shocker. Even though they

are one level away from Super League, they will be extremely wary

of the history makers of way. -- Haydock.

And you can see how Haydock - and Oldham of course -

get on tomorrow on the BBC Sport website which will carry

Oldham will be strong favourites but no matter what, Haydock have done

brilliantly. For 50 years, volunteers have

trekked up to a windswept field on the outskirts of Lancaster every

morning at nine o'clock on the dot. They go to gather information

which helps shape the weather The Hazlerigg Weather Centre

is operated by Lancaster University. It's part of a network of such

places who provide daily But as it reaches its half century,

Lancaster is one of the oldest. Dave Guest went to see

what they do, and he picked Misha Stuart is one of a team of

volunteers who visit this site on the outskirts of Lancaster every

single day. Come rain or sign -- shine at exactly 9am. I find it

quite interesting. Her job is to record details of rainfall,

temperature or, wind speed, and how many hours of sunshine there has

been. There has not been much today. This recorder uses the glass ball to

concentrate the samples might raise onto these little cards. Where the

card has been scored, that shows the sun has been shining. That is from

last Wednesday. We can tell that the sun shone from 12 noon until 2:30pm.

It is 50 years since the Lancaster weather University centre opened and

since then, they have recorded the output from the instruments. It

contributes to the Met office's information about weather around the

country. This place has witnessed some fruit extremes. The long, hot

summer of 1976, and the big freeze of 2010. The hottest day was the 2nd

of August 1990 when the temperature reached 32.1 Celsius. The wettest

summer was 2012, 450 millimetres of rain in the space of three months.

And unsurprisingly, the warmest and wettest winter ever, 2015. That, of

course, is when Storm Desmond wreaked havoc. The data recorded

here suggest there could be more of the same in years to come. The

average temperature seems to have risen by half a degree since the

1960s. Warmer air means it is wetter, because warmer air holds

more moisture. That is why we have seen an increase in winter rainfall.

Whatever the weather, they will continue to keep a close eye on it

here at Lancaster. Dave was wearing his new waterproof

trousers. In the past, when weather stations

were not automated, people used to go out every hour, and look up at

the clouds and see how many there were. The sky is divided into

eighth. How many octets today? Eight. Yes. No real change in the

forecast. It is really cloudy and really wet. It is also fairly windy

as well. A blustery sort of day-to-day. Lots of cloud, rain on

and off for the way through, really quite unpleasant. Over the last

couple of hours, we have developed this hole in the rain but this

evening, it will kick off again. Not pouring down everywhere all through

the night but from time to time, it will be fairly wet. It will be quite

greedy as well. That keeps the temperatures up. -- quite breezy.

You've got all of this cloud and all of this rain. Many bases in the

southern part of the region start with it but then it petered out. Not

too long before the next line of rain works in. Dull, damp, drizzly

rain, not pouring down all through the day there will be breaks but it

is quite unpleasant. If you're keeps play football, if you are a dog

walker, the ground is already saturated. In terms of temperatures,

11, 12, maybe 13 degrees. The Sunday, a weather front was due to

stay in parts of Scotland but now it looks like it will drop south so

Sunday, cloudy with more rain. Eight octets of cloud again.

Do you use that scale with the wind? Of course, I am old school. Have

leaked -- have a lovely weekend. The eye.

It was the most beautiful view I've ever been through.

For one second, I was swimming on my back, and I was looking to the sky.

I was swimming across the Aegean Sea.

I was a refugee, going from Syria to Germany.

This is my life, my career! I did not frame him.