16/08/2011 BBC Newsline

Good evening. This is Newsline. The headlines: The health minister

warns of no let up in the pace of change in local hospitals. Capsized

off the Cork coast, the crew of a racing yacht praise their rescuers.

The hospitals and doctors have been great. If I could find an excuse to

come back I would find one. Residents call for the banning of

traditional bonfires in Londonderry. I don't know where they came out

from. They were eleven or 12 and they were blocked. And if you get

the bus to work in Belfast, you're going to need to know about big

changes in the city centre. I'm live with the details. There is

anger at the scam that has dealt the Ulster Grand Prix a financial

blow. If you're heading to Belsonic, there should be some pleasant

evening sunshine on offer. Health minister has warned there'll

be no let up in the changes to our health service. He spoke to BBC

Newsline on a visit to the Royal Victoria Hospital which will have

to cope with more patients when the City's accident and emergency

temporarily closes next month. An indication of the pressure such a

closure puts on other facilities has emerged with the latest waiting

times at the Antrim Area Hospital. In three months the number of

people waiting over 12 hours for emergency care more than doubled.

Our Health Correspondent Marie- Louise Connolly reports. Sunday's

bus crash in Belfast triggered an emergency response. According to

those who managed the crisis at the royal A&E, it prove Belfast can

cope with just having one main tra maw -- trauma centre. The staff

responded. The control team worked efficiently as well. In supporting

the clinical staff on the ground. After catching up on the headlines,

the Health Minister saw for himself thousand royal intends to cope with

thousands more -- how the royal intends to cope with thousands more

patients. He said the change is just the start. I think the next

year will be crucial. I don't intend to make rash decisions, I

intend to make considered decisions. Be I don't intend to dither that.

Can do as much damage as the cuts could do. And we have to live

within a scenario are a tight budget, but if we manage our

resources better, we can ensure as much of that budget is kept in the

front line. This isn't the first time services have been transferred

on to one site. When the mid Ulster's A&E unit closed in 2010,

patients were transferred to Antrim. That hospital is still under

pressure. Between April and June this year, the number of people who

had to wait more than twelve hours in Antrim for emergency care more

than doubled. Figures for the Royal Victoria Hospital's show the number

having to wait has gone down, the question is will that remain the

case once it has to cater for patients who normally would have

attended the City Hospital? While a new unit will open in 2013, what is

happening at Antrim is proof that even with the extra beds and staff,

managers can't plan for every eventuality. The one thing that

happen tafd changes that we couldn't have predicted was the

scale of the demand for admissions for older people. We're working to

make sure we take doctors to patients and to keep people

independent at home. But it is those on the Fron line who will

ensure that the system cope. But according to unions, workers aren't

being consulted. When decisions are being made in the absence of any

consultation, any information, or any input from the unions, which

will lead to industrial action if they carry on. The people who are

instigating the change will be hoping their sense of optimism is

contagious. Because without the support of the health unions, the

public, ve ten politicians, the transition will become more painful

and not just here in Belfast, but right across Northern Ireland. A

Belfast man was among those who rescued the crew of a yacht, that

capsized off county Cork last night during the Fastnet Race. Geoff

Kirkpatrick's dive boat answered the distress call and picked up

five crew who were thrown overboard. 16 others who held on to the

upturned vessel were rescued by the RNLI. Our Dublin reporter Julie

Kirby has more. The rambler 100 was leading the Fastnet fleet when

disaster struck yesterday. It took just 15 seconds for the yacht to

suddenly flip over. Some of the 21 crew were asleep below deck at the

time. At the helm was a five-times round the world champion. We just

jumped off a wave and heard a big bang. I thought it was in the rig

and I looked up in the mast and everything looked OK. But the mast

was falling over. So it was obvious that we worked out the keel had

broken. 16 crew managed to cling to the hull of the yacht, but five

others were swept out to sea. An emergency beacon was activated and

a May Day went out. On board one vessel was a Belfast man on a

photography trip. We saw this small dot on the water and we only

thought it was one person. But it was five people that were grouped

together they had tied themselves together. Then we got alongside

them and threw a rope over. So there was one of the, a lady in the

group of five, which was the owner's girlfriend, she was in a

very poor state. She was nearly losing consciousness. Woman was

airlifted to hospital in Kerry, where she is recovering. But it

could have all ended so differently. Back in 1979, two days into the

race, a storm blew up. Hurricane winds tossed the yachts over waefrs

80 feet high, devastating the fleet and leaving 15 dead. Although this

a challenging event, technological advances mean it is a safer race

and crews are more aware of the dangers. It was a relieved crew on

dry land last night. Great they gave us more care than we needed. I

guess if I could find an excuse to come back I will find one. Probably

that -- one that is less traumatic. Now the operation to salvage the

multi-million pound yacht will begin. A 65-year-old man has died

in a road accident in kill Keele. The police say the road will be

closed for some time. The Presbyterian Church is at

loggerheads with one of its own ministers over comments in an

Orange Order statement. It accused the Parades Commission waging a

holy war against the loyal orders. The Church says the language is

unacceptable. Here's our political correspondent Gareth Gordon. Orange

men on Sunday parade, traditionally marched to the sound of traditional

hims. But this one was told it could only play abide with me as it

followed a nationalist area. They claimed they were the victim of

Jihad. The hymns will be played shall be the choice of bands. We

won't be kick Tait -- dictated to. They may play abide with me, they

may not. We have an agency of the Government banning Christian hymns.

I can't believe that. What the Parades Commission couldn't believe

was the language. They were labelled Mullahs, accused of an

action worthy of the Taliban. So they wrote to the Presbyterian

church to complain. We have obtained a copy of the response. It

said the language would only be used with the intention of causing

offence. It was, said the church, unhelpful and unacceptable. That

and can pbl be seen as a criticism of the order and in particular it

own minister, the Reverend Gibson. Mervyn Gibson is minister here and

he told us he wasn't impressed with by the clutch's response and said

they hadn't discussed the mat we are him. He has also submitted a

freedom of information request, seeking copies of correspondence

the commission has about him, with a view, he says to possible legal

action. Still to come on the programme: How some fans cheated

their way to watch the Ulster Grand Prix. The fans are gathering and it

has got to be the opening night of the Belsonic music festival.

Bonfires marking the Feast of the Assumption, an important day in the

Catholic calendar, have provoked anger in some nationalist estates

where they were once a traditional ritual. Residents in part of

Londonderry say several bonfires were lit close to their homes last

night and they have called for them to be banned on health and safety

grounds. Here's our North-West reporter, Keiron Tourish. It is

estimated around half a dozen bonfire were lit across the city

yesterday in what has become a tradition on August 15th. Wood and

other material was piled high and burned in several nationalist areas.

In Moss Park, there was a big clear up operation today. Locals were

furious after a large crowd gathered there last night to watch

the bonfire. I don't know where they came out of. I'm here 30 odd

years and the crowd was there last night. And there was between 11 and

12 and they were blocked. Where is the parents? I had enough. And the

rest had enough. We're not doing it next year. One community workers

said the council must act to ban the tires. -- fires. Youngsters,

they reckon there was 500 people here watching this bonfire. No one

has talked to locals about this. The locals are upset. This is a

housing executive site and this has gone ahead. They have been

terrified and hemmed into their own homes and had their property

damaged. One priest in the city says the annual bonfires have no

link with the Catholic church and they should be scrapped. This area

in the most part is elderly people. And people coming from all parts

for the occasion to drink alcohol, and to just make a nuisance of

themselves and cause fights. This kind of coming together, it has no

place in the Christian calendar. The council will spend some time

clearing up. But for some the issue remains unresolved. News now of

changes to some bus services and stops around Belfast City centre.

Due on 1st September, they're part of the Department of Regional

Development's initiative, Belfast on the Move, which aims to reduce

the amount of traffic on the roads. Our reporter Alexandra Mackenzie is

outside the City Hall. What are the headlines in these changes? Well

I'm here in Donegall Square, an area busy with buses and as we have

seen... All right we are going to. Clearly we have people trying to

disrupt our broadcast in Belfast. We will try the get back to her

later. Organisers of motorcycling's Ulster Grand Prix say they've been

dealt a serious financial blow. Here's Stephen Watson. Thousands of

spectators eneveryone joyed seeing the -- enjoyed seeing the top racer.

But many got to see it for a lot less. They were able to cheat their

way on to the circuit with fake wrist bands. Chris Page reports. It

is the world's fastest road race. But some spectators have pulled a

fast one. �25 get you into the Ulster Grand Prix. Fake wrist bands

were being sold on Saturday for just �10. So some people got to see

the action cut price. You can't call yourself race fans. It doesn't

help our case. It costs a lot to put this on. We work hard all year

to make it happen. And its annoying after that to hear these thins.

Some of these were passed off. Organisers are investigating, but t

at the moment, they don't know how many of 10,000 spectators got away

with paying full price. The size of the circuit means it is difficult

to secure the whole way around. The Grand Prix is held between Antrim

and Lisburn. The circuit is made up of rule roads. We have the man

power around the 13 approach roads, them guys work hard. Trying to get

people. But there is always people who will try and beat the system.

The money lost adds up. The Grand Prix costs �500,000 to run.

According to a farmer champion, its is important that people pay.

People look at the people here and the cars that are here and say they

must make a fortunement 3 they don't see where the money is going

out to bring the teams and top riders here and insurance and the

rest of the things that goes with the vents. The grand stands are

coming down sh but organisers are planning for the 2012 race. They

will try to make sure that no spectators are able to cheat the

system. You can see highlights tonight at 10.35 on BBC1. Robbie

Keane has revealed a chat with David Beckham was key in his

decision to join Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy. The Republic

of Ireland captain, who'd been unhappy at the lack of first-team

football at Spurs, is moving to California on a two-year deal.

Austin O'Callaghan reports. There is a long stanged joke about Robbie

keen's fool ball clear. He has had more clubs than Jack Nicklaus. Some

prompt happy memories, others less so. LA Galaxy will be his ninth

club. Some of his team mate will be familiar. David Beckham trained

with Spurs recently and it would appear that is when the idea of a

move for him to California began. He is a great addition to our team.

We're excited about bringing him here. I think he is excited as well.

I know he is. I think he could be an excellent addition to the squad.

He is an experienced player. A proven player at the club and

international level. I think at an age where he still will have many

productive years ahead of him. was part of the so-called golden

generation of Irish footballers that emerged in the 90s. There is

no arguing with 108 international caps. But it is hi club form which

has fluctuated over the years. His new team mate though believe LA

offers a solution. He is the type of play hear the will succeed,

because of his, I think he is a humble player, he works hard and he

wl put himself in good spots to score. It is not yet clear if the

distance will complicate his commitment to the Irish team.

Travelling home for a friendly match could be an issue. But Robbie

keen is happy to be California's second biggest footballing star.

Brendan Rogers from Carnlough had his first experience of managing in

the Premier League last night. He took his newly-promoted Swansea

City to face big-spending Manchester City. Unfortunately for

Rogers, another debutant grabbed all the headlines. Nial Foster

reports. Brendan Rogers got a warm reception. That was from his

opposite number, Roberto Mancini. There is no doubt the support he

had from his own side's fans. Despite touchline pacing, Swansea

kept City at bay for an hour. But another player grabbed the

headlines, Aguero inspired City's headlines, Aguero inspired City's

glol flurry. -- goal flurry. What a way to round off your City and

Premier League debut. For large Premier League debut. For large

parts of the game we were good. In particular the first hour. Some of

our possession and confidence that we showed coming hoor was I was --

here, I was proud of the players. They got the two quick goals, that

were disappointing. But I think I was given many positives from

tonight. It has given us great hope. Better Tays will surely come. --

day will surely come. Johann Muller was training with his Ulster team-

mates today for the first time since being named as the new club

captain. The South African takes over the reins from Rory Best.

Muller joined at the start of last season and at the end of the

campaign was named Ulster Rugby Personality of the Year. The team's

opening game in the Rabo-Direct Pro-Twelve League is now less than

three weeks way. Glasgow will be the visitors to Raven Hill and you

can see it live here. We managed to shake off the hecklers in Belfast

City centre. Alexander MacKenzie is there to tell us about changes to

the buses. A bit of peace for you now. What are the headlines? Yes, a

bit calmer here in Donegall Square west A lot of buses behind me.

People going home from work, people coming back into the city centre

for an evening, but this is all going to change. And to explain

more I'm joined by Billy gill pin from Translink. Can you explain

specifically what is going to happen here? We're having to move a

number of bus stops around the city centre and the streets aJay sent.

In particular in Donegall Square West all the buss that depart to

north Belfast that leave from here will move to upper Queens street

and the buses on the City Hall side will move to where the spaces that

have been left by the movement of the buses heading north. How do

people find out about the changes? We have a let of measures to let

people know. We have information on our web-site and our contact centre.

We have sent time tables to household and we have represent

yifrs around the city centre advising people what the change are.

Thank you. What will happen here, the buses on this side will move up

to the next street and the buses on this side will move over here that.

All start on 1st September. Thank you. Staying in Belfast city centre.

Music fans have been camping out overnight and queuing patiently in

the rain to make sure they got into the opening gig of this year's

Belsonic Festival. Dozens of acts will be playing over the next

eleven days in Belfast's Custom House Square. BBC Newsline's

Natasha Sayee is live on stage right now. She's not singing mind

you! I feel like I should be performing here. You hear that

roar? That is a big clear for Newsline. We're live at Belsonic.

Over the next nine days, people like Liam Gar Ger and Dizzee Rascal

will perform. Liam Gallagher. With me is one of organisers. What is is

about the show. It has to be orodd. -- jar rod. We had pictures of

girls who camped o'. I was here at 7.30 this morning, they were

sitting in the rain. Tell us about the highlights for the rest of the

week. Tomorrow we have got Dizzee Rascal. Friday night we have got

Primal Skweem and then we have beady eye. And then Tinie Tempah,

Elbow, plan K, and we have have the Specials next Saturday. How do you

remember it all? Well I have probably forgot an couple. Thank I

yo. This is a great forum for local bands and joining us is Peter. Your

in a local band. Tell us what your band and are you please to be here.

I'm feeling nervous. I don't want to look at the crowd. But it is an

incredible opportunity to be here on a great platform and in Belfast.

It is good. This us your biggest gig and you're on soon. How you

feel? Incredibly nervous. I don't rblly getting nervous, but yeah, it

is exciting. I heard about the big line up from Alan. Are there any

highlights, any bands you don't want the miss? I think I would love

to see Elbow. That will be good. will check out some bands too. Best

of luck. I know you're on in about ten minutes. Thank you. You have to

turn around to see this crowd. It - - there is expected to be... What

do you think of that? About 50,000 people expected over the next nine

days. Absolutely legendary. If you would like to hear more about the

Belsonic line up, there are tickets available on their web-site. Back

to you. Just waver back. She was diing to burst into song there.

we can guarantee that it will be pretty try tonight. I don't know

know about the -- dry tonight. I don't know about the next eleven

days of the festival. It is good for them tonight? Yes what a releaf,

I wouldn't like to have to say it will rain. It should stay dry

tonight. We had a good deal of cloud in the first part of day, but

a fine end to the day with some pleasant evening sunshine. It is a

largely dry story. Of course, these clear skies will enable

temperatures to take a hammering tonight. It will be cool, with

Heathers -- temperatures well down on the seasonal average. But

largely dry tonight. But there could be the odd shower in the

north west. But generally cry dry - - dry, but temperature down to four

in the south-west. The winds will be light. So there is the chance of

the odd pocket of mist. Specially - - specially towards the south. It

will be a sunny start to Wednesday. Cool, but at least plenty of

sunshine will come flooding in for the first part of Kay. The -- part

of the day. Through the afternoon we will see more cloud at types.

But it won't spoil things too much. Sunny specimen will break break

through and we have less of a breeze. When the sun comes out it

will feel warm. Temperatures up to 17 or 18 degrees. I can't guarantee

it will stay dry all day. There will be some showers during the

afternoon. But a ridge of high pressure takes over tomorrow and it

is largely a dry story. But you see the clouds thinning as the day

wares on. And there is more Belsonic activities tomorrow. It

won't be as Sonny tomorrow. But it should stay -- as sunny tomorrow,

but it should stay dry. It will turn cool on Wednesday night.

Thursday a mixture of sunshine and showers. Although Thursday's

showers will be heavier. So be warned. Again in the sunshine

temperatures up to 17 Celsius. So some good weather to come on

Wednesday. And on Thursday, sunny spell and showers. The showers

beefier orp on Thursday. Friday is starting off sunny, but there is

rain on the way and it look like it will arave on the second part of

Friday. Thank you. Sunshine but also always a but. We will leave

you with the stories making the headlines: On a visit to the Royal

Victoria Hospital, the health minister said there will be no let

up in changes to the health service. A yacht that capsized during the

Fastnet race is still drifting. 21 crew are recovering. Fresh

questions for a News International after a let frr the former royal