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weather on the way. That's all from the BBC News at Six, so it's goodbye

from me, and on This is East Midlands Today with

Dominic Heale and me, Anne Davies. Tonight ` could the violent death of

a Mum and her young son have been prevented? Good evening. Also

tonight a money`saving merger, the Fire Brigade and police did cheer

our headquarters in Derbyshire. And why are thousands of patients

missing their appointments? And if you have got it, flog it. The

experts are in a spin. I cannot do cartwheels, but if I could, I would

have done one! Welcome to the programme. First tonight: The former

partner of a woman killed by a mentally ill man says he believes

her death COULD have 0 mentally ill man says he believes

her death COULD have been prevented. Robert Barlow's comments follow the

publication of a Serious Case Review into the deaths of Rachael Slack and

her young son who were killed in their Derbyshire cottage. The report

says their deaths were unpredictable and unpreventable, but lessons have

been learnt. Namely, the sharing of information between different

agencies. It's now been improved, as has their record keeping. And health

officials now ALSO assess the impact of a mentally ill patient on their

family and 0 of a mentally ill patient on their

family and carers. James Roberson reports. On June two, 2010, police

were called to this cottage and found inside the bodies of Rachel

and her son and her father. `` the Child's father. Her former partner

had killed them both and then himself. The report today says all

three deaths were on preventable. `` unpreventable. Very sadly it could

not have been predicted or indeed prevented. Rachel's partner at the

time of the deaths said the deaths were preventable, he maintains the

police should have told Rachel she was at high risk of being killed by

the man. If you get a call from the police saying your partner is at

high risk of homicide you would take notice of what you have to do. If we

now assess the victim as I'd risk of homicide we make that absolutely

explicit, we go through that in a documented form. The sign that off

to see the understand the risk. The health service criticised for

concentrating on the killer and not his victims have been criticised. We

have a wider understanding of the family and the child around an

individual now. In this man's case in terms of his mental health, we

now understand the impact of those behaviours on the child and wider

family. All concerned say lessons have 0 0

family. All concerned say lessons have been learned since the tragedy.

The result of this is to make a safer place tomorrow for future

Rachel's. I am going now by a representative of the domestic abuse

charity. What is your reaction? This does not chime with 0

charity. What is your reaction? This does not chime with the findings of

the coroner sitting with a Judy over a five`week period three months ago.

This review was done three years ago and since then police say lessons

have been learned, people who are risk are called and we are also

called the those more communication between agencies. The findings of

this review was only published today. It is seriously flawed. The

police themselves had assessed Rachel and Auden as being at high

risk of domestic, side and yet they failed to inform her. I know it has

only just been released but it was done three years ago and all the

agencies have told us they have changed since then. This flies in

the face of the coroner and Julie's findings in our recent inquest. They

listened to evidence for five weeks and the evidence was that the police

failed to inform Rachel that she and her child were 0

failed to inform Rachel that she and her child were at serious risk of

domestic, side. That is a major omission from this serious case

review. I do not see how they can where lessons. What do you want to

see happen now? A public enquiry into the police and state agencies

responds to cases of domestic violence. Clearly there is a major

problem in this country, women and children are not getting the

protection they deserve. We need to understand what the systemic

problems are because clearly there are systemic failure is going on

across the country. We have had numerous inquests which have found

state agencies failing to protect women and children, this has to

stop. Still to come, after two day's rather wintry mix, what does

the forecast have in store? Rain, rain and more rain. It is set to

turn unsettled tomorrow as wet and windy weather arrives to take us

into the weekend. I will have the full forecast later. Next tonight, a

cost`saving idea from two of our emergency services. The police force

and Fire Service in Derbyshire are looking at the possibility of having

a new SHARED headquarters.It would be built on the site of the current

police HQ in Ripley. Our reporter Simon Hare is there now. Simon, how

would this work? This is Derbyshire police headquarters but it could

also soon leave home to Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service. That is the

plan that is at a very early stage and it would need planning

permission. The police announced earlier this week it wants to

replace two buildings on this site because they are crumbling. The Fire

Service headquarters building in Derby is also said to be very

outdated. It will be sold off as part of these plans to help fund the

project. The man in charge of police purse strings says it is all a

matter of good timing. Old buildings need money spent on them or are

expensive to run, it is either that or we look for a replacement. It was

quite fortunate both of us had a similar need at the same time. Both

the police and Fire Department at the moment are having to make big

savings, the Fire Brigade Union will hope this could see the number of

proposed closures of fire stations could be reduced. There could be

losses of jobs in backroom staff but we are reassured this will not

affect front line policing and they could be a new joint police and Fire

Service headquarters here within the next two or three years. Next

tonight, the huge number of missed appointments in the NHS. Last year,

in Nottingham, it's thought 140,000 patients failed 0

in Nottingham, it's thought 140,000 patients failed to 0

in Nottingham, it's thought 140,000 patients failed to show up at

hospitals, surgeries and outpatient departments. All this at a time when

some people complain about not being able to see their GP when they want

to. Our Health Correspondent Rob Sissons reports now on 0

to. Our Health Correspondent Rob Sissons reports now on a new

campaign to reduce the number of absentee patients. She has been very

under 0 0 absentee patients. She has been very

under the weather, not herself. This 15 recall has a bad chest and the

doctors are busy but not everyone who books shows up. The appointments

are precious, if they cannot make it we should be able to cancel it so we

can give it to somebody else who needs it. Hand on heart I have

missed a couple but I do not like to miss them. 0 0

missed a couple but I do not like to miss them. Why was that? I do not

remember honestly, it was a while ago now. In Nottingham a survey of

practices revealed the range of missed appointments, from one in 100

at a particular GP practice to one in five at a smaller one. They have

been doing things to make improvements, text in patient

mobiles and booking only for that same day. Our number is low at just

under 5%. The cost is ?5.5 million per year which would pay for 687 hit

operations or for 261 nurses every year. Alternatively it could pay for

five MRI scanners. Posters will go on buses and around the city from

next month. The Health and Safety Executive is considering whether to

prosecute the ministry of defence and an ejector seat manufacturer

following the death of the red arrows pilot. Sean Cunningham was

killed at RAF Scampton in 2011 when he was ejected from 0

killed at RAF Scampton in 2011 when he was ejected from his jet while it

was on the ground. Yesterday the coroner at his inquest said part of

the ejection seat mechanism was useless. The MOD's already paid an

undisclosed sum to the pilot's family. An investigation is underway

into what caused the fire at a garage that led 0

into what caused the fire at a garage that led to the evacuation of

warms and the closure of the road. .Firefighters were first called to

the Woodlinkin Citroen Centre, near Codnor in Derbyshire last night. The

fire re`ignited in the early hours of this morning. It severely damaged

a workshop at the garage on the A610 Nottingham Road. Firefighters feared

there could also have been an explosion. If it had got inside the

property they were oxygen and are settling cylinders which pose a

significant risk. Our priority is public safety saw we had to close

the road and evacuate nearby properties. A family has described

how 0 properties. A family has described

how their 0 properties. A family has described

how their lives were turned upside down after the death of the Father,

mother and daughter. Police discovered the bodies of the

father and daughter in this house almost two years ago. 64`year`old

Archie and his 31`year`old daughter were found with gunshot wounds in

the kitchen. The pair were discovered during routine enquiries

to identify the woman who drowned in the River Kent two days earlier, it

she was Archie's partner and codeine's ma'am. 56`year`old Pauline

had committed suicide, she had mental health problems and suffered

depression. Upon hearing the news Archie felt he could 0

depression. Upon hearing the news Archie felt he could not cope and

the best option for him and cream was to end matters. He unlawfully

killed her and then took his own life. The family of the three

released a statement describing how their lives had been turned upside

down by what happened. They said the last two years had been a

distressing and confusing time full of unanswered questions and much

sorrow. They know say they have some answers to what happened to their

loved ones. The council tax in Derby is due to rise by almost 2% next

April. The City Council says it has to make savings of almost ?20

million. The Labour led authorities also agreed to cuts to voluntary

groups, public health and street cleaning and the collection of brown

bins. Leicestershire police say they've seen a massive increase in

reports of male rape and sexual assault. They say there were 141

cases reported in the county last year ` a 75% rise on the number two

years earlier. Officers say they believe the real figure is much

higher. They've launched a campaign today urging victims to come

forward. It is really disappointing that these figures are so low, we

believe it is for many reasons including fair, embarrassment and

shame. I would encourage anyone to come forward and report these

defences to us because it is not right that perpetrators get away

with such horrific crime. A government minister turned to pedal

power today to big up the 'Big Society'. Francis Maude was visiting

a smoothie company in Nottinghamshire. As well as making

fruit drinks, the firm also helps people with learning difficulties

pick up skills for work. Our reporter Eleanor Garnier was there.

It is pedal power that drives production at this smoothie bar. The

Cabinet minister did his bit today to help this social enterprise. It

is what the government calls a big society. This gives young people

with learning difficulties the chance 0

with learning difficulties the chance to volunteer and pick up

skills for work. It has built my self`confidence. When I first

started I did not have a need and know that I come here to help out it

had really built up. 0 know that I come here to help out it

had really built up. I was sitting at home board out my skull and

coming to work here has really helped. The big society is made up

of three key ingredients, more volunteering, 0 0

of three key ingredients, more volunteering, opening up public

services and finally, giving power back to communities. Does this all

make for a smooth blend or is it a sticky mess? 0

make for a smooth blend or is it a sticky mess? On a snowy day when it

is like that people start looking after each other, or if the has been

a flood, it is about encouraging us to do that, not just when their is a

crisis, but all the time. It is about building a society that is

strong where people do more things together for their communities and

in their communities, this is a classic example. For these people be

big society label does not matter, their focus is learning new skills

and getting into work. Keep fit at the same time! Still to come,

Flogged It fever hits the normally sedate Sizewell Minster. Now he

lives call in. It is the game loved by minute but just how much of a

risk is rugby? An average professional player suffers

concussion once every six games. One man was forced to give up when his

doctor said the risks were simply too great. We went to meet him.

Watching from the sidelines does not come easy but he knows the pricey

might 0 come easy but he knows the pricey

might be if ever he played again. There is some scarring from a lead

on the brain which was described by a specialist, our advice

categorically was not to play again. When someone says that to you dear

is not a lot you can do about it. He started laying rugby at six years

old and has offered injuries throughout his career. I wanted to

have it explained why I could not run without I got a headache. In

some ways it was a relief to know what it was and the reason for it.

New studies show professional players suffered head injuries once

every six games. It is brittle, there are laws in place to make sure

it is as safe as possible but you know you are going to get injured. A

boxer cannot take the standing ten count in front of a rest without

being knocked out. They have to take an MRI scan and if they feel that

they cannot box again professionally. He is proof the is

life after a playing career, helping to train at Olympians and working

behind the 0 to train at Olympians and working

behind the scenes at the club but continuing playing could have cost

him. Let's talk about this in more depth. I am joined by Luke from the

brain 0 depth. I am joined by Luke from the

brain injury Association. 0 depth. I am joined by Luke from the

brain injury Association. 50 premiership games are affected ovary

season, concussion every six matches. I should we react? These

are worrying statistics, 0 matches. I should we react? These

are worrying statistics, it shows us we are learning more and more about

how much damage is being caused by concussions. We should make sure we

protect people at not only premiership level but also at

grassroots level. Injured players have to be taken off the pitch and

assessed for five minutes before being allowed to return to play, is

that enough? It is a new trial being introduced this season, we need to

analyse the results, the question is, is it long enough? Symptoms from

a concussion might be delayed and it could be several hours later that

problems arise. They have medical help on stand`by. We need to get rid

of the culture where people think you have to be a hero and play on,

ten years ago it was a badge of honour to have a concussion because

it meant you got stuck in for the lads. Now we have to look at what we

are doing and if there is any risk of concussion get out of the game

and properly assessed. Like macro thank 0

and properly assessed. Like macro thank you 0

and properly assessed. Like macro thank you for joining us. There is a

lot of transfer activity including a signing for Nottingham Forest. Danny

Fox has come in on loan at first but with a view to a three`year deal.

Kevin Gomez is also being considered from Nice. Business done at Derby we

are George Thorn has come on loan from West Bromwich Albion. The only

have one defensively minded midfielder. He can provide back`up.

George was perfect to bring in. I young player with great potential.

He has had an injury. He wants to train, to be involved and develop,

we need somebody of his calibre. One club talking down transfers is

Leicester City. Does not seem to be much chance of deadline drama. We

will round up the ins and outs of that for you tomorrow. One Leicester

Tigers player has been 0 that for you tomorrow. One Leicester

Tigers player has been named to start England's six Nations match at

the weekend, Tom Youngs joins him on the bench. Now it is true to say we

all have stuff hanging around the house and those have forgotten their

limbs might be worth something. A BBC programme steps in. The

attracted a record`breaking turnout. Our reporter joined them. The

faithful went to church hoping they had a nest egg. How much do you hope

to sell it for? ?1 million! What is that? I 0

to sell it for? ?1 million! What is that? I do not know. 1200 people

came to have their items valued. The turnout alighted the man who has

presented 1000 editions. Quality! This is proper old money, I love it,

you never know what will pardon up. Tom won here could have something

worth a small fortune, they could be million years next week! This couple

brought in a pocket globe which left everyone in a spin when it was

valued at ?5,000. I cannot do cartwheels but if I could, I would

have done one. We're ready keeping this? In the shed. Now it will be in

safe custody until it goes to auction. This 19th`century hunting

club could be worth ?500 at auction. I thought he was going to say

between 80 and 120. What are you looking for? We are looking for an

item that we hope will fail. The other aspect is potential value and

a good family story, in this case we have both. It is filmed eight months

in advance and from this single recording five separate programmes

will be made which will be broadcast next year. For some it was time very

well spent. A brilliant turnout. I can think of a much loved old

treasure I might take along to something like that! It? You would

flog me! We saw a few flakes of snow in that report, didn't we? Yes, many

of us did manage to see a few snowflakes 0 0

of us did manage to see a few snowflakes today but we will end

January pretty much how we started it with another spell of wet and

windy weather to come tomorrow. The weather has been pushing in from the

south for the past couple of days but we now turn our attention to the

Atlantic. Those unsettled conditions will move in tomorrow. There has

been some showery weather and light snow in places today but these will

die out through the night. It will be cloudy with temperatures holding

just above freezing and frost free for most of us. Lows of around one

selfie is. Generally quite the dry start to the day on Friday but as we

move into the afternoon we will start to see the rain push in from

the west. `` one Celcius. With the wind and rain it will be quite

unpleasant by the afternoon. It is worth tuning in to your local BBC

use stations through rush`hour tomorrow evening you can get your

live weather and travel reports. The rain will be with us through Friday

night but then will slowly start to clear on Saturday. We do keep old of

the strong winds. It will be a dry afternoon on Saturday with highs of

six degrees. Sunday is looking like a much nicer day. Tomorrow looks

filthy to be honest. We can look forward to Sunday. I hope it was a

real promise! She is always right! Goodbye.