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Tonight - Claiming the lives of teaching staff.

In five years, seven teaching staff from this region have died from

It's just frightening to thhnk children as well as teachers

and teaching staff are being exposed to asbestos.

Plus, MPs at Westminster debate plans to end children's

Plus, as Loughborough's children's festival flies into town yot can

probably guess in which book is proving to be a star attraction.

We will be talking to the Great British Bake Off contestant,

Welcome to Wednesday's programme with Anne Davies and me,

First tonight, figures obtahned by East Midlands Today show that

seven teaching staff in this region have died from an asbestos-related

Asbestos can still be found in the majority of our schools

and some of our councils ard now paying out damages to staff exposed

The government says it's spdnding billions on improving

school buildings to help manage asbestos safely.

They kept telling her, what is your pain level out of ten?

Bromley Kniveton's wife Jenny, a retired teacher, died aged 72

from the asbestos-related ltng cancer from Mesothelioma,

The diagnosis had come three years earlier.

We'd gone from being OK, to suddenly we weren't.

Mr Kniveton says Jenny handled broken asbestos ceiling tilds

She worked for two decades at the former Glaisdale

Comprehensive School in in Nottingham.

He said the City Council made an out-of-court payment to her.

Asbestos was used as a building material for decades.

The walls are plastic covered asbestos.

It is in the vast majority of our older schools stock.

But asbestos is still causing concern.

Leicestershire County Counchl says they have paid out nearly

?30,000 over exposure to asbestos since 2010.

For Nottinghamshire County Council, it is nearly ?200,000.

Derbyshire County Council s`ys it has paid damages of ?400,000.

The Derbyshire figures were uncovered by an asbestos

in schools campaigner from London who says the public

Lucie Stepehens' mother, Sud, a retired teacher from Devon died

I think if we treat people like adults and give people

the chance to protect themselves and their childrdn,

and for teachers to be safe we probably can make some

But hiding it away like a dirty little secret

This asbestos support worker in Chesterfield says her te`m has

helped around ten teachers in the region who have developed

They are now promoting their own interactive computer model

75% of schools contain asbestos and it is just frightening

to think that children, as well as teachers

and teaching staff, are being exposed to asbestos.

Jenny's old school is now the self-governing

Bluecoat Beechdale Academy which has its own asbestos

The academy says some asbestos was removed in a

controlled way from a heating duct here as recently as August.

But Jenny's husband says the government

is putting off action to take out all asbestos from all schools

From the government's side, it would take a

terrific amount of money to clear it out.

It is a problem that is shelved I guess.

The Health and Safety Executive says seven people in our region

who worked in teaching have died from Mesothelioma cancer

She spent her payment on cancer treatment that wasn't

Mike, the government is proposing further action on asbestos .

Well they published a policx review last year and that outlined a number

One of them was to get bettdr evidence of asbestos in schools

They also want to increase the scrutiny on the people

who have a duty to manage asbestos in their schools.

The education secretary Justine Greening was in Derby

Overwhelmingly, there are some cases where the advice is it is f`r better

to leave the amount that is there. It is the dust that causes the

health problems for people. We take our advice from the expert follow

that up but as the work we did last year, it gives as a blueprint for

working on how to tackle thhs issue and that is what we have bedn

getting on with. It all begs the question

what risk are pupils at? Well the short answer

is that the department for dducation They've looked to the department

of health for advice. They say children do

have an increased lifetime risk But there's no conclusive evidence

for a school setting. Things like air sampling cotld help

build up the picture. A cross-party group of MPs have been

questioning the government over plans to close the East Midlands

specialist children's heart unit. A special debate was held this

morning in Westminster over the future of the Glenfield

site in Leicester. The NHS says it's not meeting

standards or performing But supporters and local

politicians disagree. It is also a world centre

of excellence and for it to be closed or for any other services

to be decreased would be little short of

wanton destruction. This is not about cutting

costs which isn't an allegation that has been

made by anyone in this This is about trying to improve

the standards of service for some of the most sick infants

and children in the country. Well, this morning's

debate was secured by the Leicester West MP,

Liz Kendall, who joins us The NHS says that Glenfield is not

meeting and is unlikely to meet new standards,

so how can it possibly survhve? I don't agree with that at `ll.

Independent evidence shows that the clinical outcomes at Glenfidld are

amongst the best in the country that is true for survival r`tes for

readmission rates. We also have a world leading service and a decision

to close the unit at Glenfidld would have a terrible knock-on effect for

things like paediatric intensive care. It is untrue to say Glenfield

isn't meeting the standards already and is improving services every

single month. No one doubts the good work they do

but difficult cases have bedn transferred to Birmingham. Hsn't

that a signed Glenfield can actually cope?

In the last three years onlx four cases have gone to Birmingh`m.

Doctors are required to look for second opinions if it is in the best

interest of patients but it is wrong to say lots of complex cases are

being sound elsewhere. That is one of the issues I raised with the

Minister today. In terms of where we are now, the

that is the uncertainty causing problems?

The unit still provide excellent care. The uncertainty is bad for

staff, it is bad for patients and crucially for the families who are

already going through a worrying and frightening time. I want to see the

government change its mind on this. It makes no sense to close the unit.

That would leave the East Mhdlands as the only region in the country

without a children's heart surgery unit and could put at risk

paediatric intensive care. H will be meeting the minister next month and

I will continue to work with MPs across the region who all stpport

the case. Thank you very much indeed for

joining us. Nottinghamshire police

are investigating after a m`n's body An underwater search team w`s called

to the Victoria Embankment A passer-by raised the alarl

after spotting the man submdrged. Firefighters have returned

to the scene of an industri`l blaze in Nottinghamshire that's bden

burning for almost a month.T he fire at a unit on Forest Lane in Walesby

started in September. Alongside the Environment Agency

a decision was made to allow After monitoring the blaze,

crews have now returned to extinguish the fire completely

and reduce smoke in the are`. The process is expected

to last a few days. Still to come - Andrew Smyth

from the Great British Bake Off And did he really forget to turn

on the oven? A homelessness charity has called

off its annual sleep-out, because it's being targeted

by a protest group. Framework in Nottingham

was expecting hundreds of pdople, for the fundraising event at the end

of next month. Our Social Affairs Correspondent,

Jeremy Ball, reports. This is one of Nottingham's most

high-profile fundraising evdnts It has been running for 15 years. But

today framework announced ndxt month's big sleep-out has bden

cancelled. Up to three and people were planning to spend the night

here in the market. The charity says it has been sabotaged by a protest

group that is going to harass people and it couldn't guarantee the safety

of the families who were taking part. It follows a row that again a

year ago when this camp was set up in Nottingham to highlight rough

sleeping. That is criticised by framework who said many of the

protesters were not really homeless and by choosing to sleep in tents

they risked losing their hotsing. Now activists have responded with

this post on social media lodging the big sleep-out fundraisers to

hand over their sleeping bags and they warm clothing and mugs. So what

they call the real homeless of Nottingham can spend the night in

safety. It is a problem bec`use the event must be safe and secure, there

are children at the event. But our supporters at the event. We are

concerned to protect their safety. But not from physical harm was from

psychological harm. Their participation in the event hs to

raise money, not to get caught up in a protest.

This year's big sleep-out as opposed to pay for more of the outrdach

workers and help people sledping rough and framework says it should

have raised ?30,000. Money that is desperately needed as more people

end up on the streets. From Harry Potter to

Little Red Riding Hood, the Loogabarooga Festival

in Loughborough is celebrathng Well, one man who's dedicatdd his

life to children's stories Today he opened the festival

and Geeta Pendse went to medt him. Michael Rosen has been

entertaining kids for decadds. Today the former Children's Laureate

was the opener at the Loogabarooga With the audience in rapturds

I asked what's the secret For me, it'sd a mixture of telling

it, so being there and telling it but also writing things

that maybe I thought or I would have thought were funny or interdsting

when I was a child. When you are on the stage

and you are presenting your stories and poems, what is xour

favourite part about it? When I do my dad telling

us to be quiet and the way he used to do

that was to go - "the noise". It sort of get rid of my dad

for a brief moment. He gets less big, he

isn't a big fierce dad who would shout at is,

he becomes somebody, Another star attraction

at this year's festival are these sketches produced

by the Harry Potter There is even a chance to mdet

the animals that inspired one or two With so many books on the m`rket it

isn't easy choosing a favourite I like the Demon Dentist

from David Wallimas because it is Frankie's Magic Football

because they go on adventurds and it feels you were on thd

adventure with them. Harry Potter and the

Prisoner of Azkaban. They dementors really keep xou

on the edge of your seat. Festival organisers will be hoping

to keep visitors on the edgd Just a week to go before thd nation

learns who has won this year's It's the semi-final tonight

and among those vying for a place in the final will be

Andrew Smyth from Derby. We'll be talking to him in ` moment,

but first a look at the aerospace The 25-year-old actually designs jet

engines for Rolls-Royce. Last week, he used his expertise

to impress Mary and Paul And his bakes have drawn pldnty

of praise from the judges. Lovely flavours, they all go well

together. This bench melts hn the mouth. I think you have dond a

pretty good job. You have shown as a couple of skills.

And he is here! How exciting is this so close to the end. It has been a

whirlwind. I can't believe we're nine weeks in already. Therd has

been such a long time from when we filmed it when it is going out.

Going right to the beginning, how difficult is to picked. I'vd always

been a fan of the series and watched it since the first series. H almost

apply for the last series btt wimped out at the last moment. This year,

friends and family said, yot've got to go for it. I'd heard the together

a solid application, practised all my basics and then went frol there.

It was a lot of auditions, ` lot of hard work. It has paid off. You are

renowned for being precise because you are an engineer at Rolls Royce.

How does it work, or how did it work with work? How much time did you

spend in the tent? It is mostly done at work -,

weekends. My nearest and de`rest, may supervisor and manager with the

only ones I could tell. Thex were very understanding and good at

keeping it under their hats. Nobody can know you are doing the

competition. Absolutely not. It is all top secret. I am ready, MI6

application! How stressful is it? Is it hn the

editing? Is it worse or the same as it looks?

It is more stressful than you see. On the first day when they said

ready, set, bake, I almost dxpected the music to start. This is actually

quite scary! I started chopping something. It is very intense and

very nervy. It was like going into an exam for the first time.

Very exciting. Did you really forget to turn the other non-ques-lac there

was a crisis when you didn't turn it on.

I have got a tough time for not turning it on. I turned it on and

when I was trying to change the temperature, they are fancy overs

and they had the wrong button. I turned it off by accident. H didn't

spot it. I know you can't tell is wh`t

happened but has it changed your life?

The fame if nothing else. It is interesting being recognised on the

street. I am getting used to that. The ginger hair probably helps! In

terms of next year, I'm intdrested to see what kind of opportunities

will come from it. I am intdrested to do some baking and science and

engineering things. I enjoy face-to-face interaction.

We wish you all the best. Wd will be glued this evening and the following

week. I don't want to wish xou luck because it is already there.

And find out just how well Andrew got on by watching

tonight's programme, BBC One at eight o'clock.

Everything stops in my housd when Bake Off is on.

Still to come this evening , Another honour for paralymphc

James was invited back to his old school in

Nottinghamshire to officially open their new multi-million

Sport time. What a night last night. Incredible night for Leicester city.

AC Milan, Paris St Germain, Juventus, Malaga and Leicester City.

The only five clubs ever to have won their first three

Leicester got their history making hat-trick against FC

A win that's close to sealing their place in the last 16.

They may be struggling in the Premier League

but as Tom Brown reports, the fans and players are loving Europe.

If I wanted to be anywhere in the world tonight, where

It is like a dream come true really.

We may not get another chance so why not give

Inconsistent in the league but unstoppable in Europe.

Copenhagen the latest team to come from the continent to the

King Power couldron and just like Porto last month,

The quality of football wasn't always the highest but the

Mahrez's deft flick on 40 minutes, Champions

So was Leicester's defending, not least in stoppage time

when Kasper Schmeichel's brhlliant reflexes secured the win.

Leicester are guaranteed to progress at least

into the second tier Europa League knockouts.

It is good to go in the Europa League.

Now we have to go to the Ch`mpions League.

Absolutely wonderful, wasn't it, George?

He was a mascot as well. What a day.

Three wins out of three is fantastic.

It is a great start and we need to transfer

Believe it or not, Leicester City have more points in their Champions

League group than they do in the Premier League.

But questions over their dolestic form are well and truly

on hold tonight because this was another special evening of Duropean

Now, remarkably, Leicester `re just one win away from the last 06.

But Copenhagen face sanctions after their fans let off fl`res

European football's ruling body UEFA, will deal with the case

A couple of disappointing performances last night.

A home draw for Derb and defeat for Nottingham Forest.

It was a filthy night in Bl`ckburn where forest were playing the next

bottom side. They were down 2-0 by half-time. Both goals were scored by

Sam Gallagher as Forest in the black, struggle to build up the good

performers they put against Birmingham last week. They did get a

consolation goal. But this lattered little, having already suffdred two

injuries and a suspension, this happened right at the death. It was

a little better for Derby btt not a lot. Yet again, goals proved hard to

come by for both sides. It goalless draw with Bedford. A point that

leaves them unbeaten for thd last four games.

The town's football team have got into the first round of the FA Cup

They've been busy at their ground today after their extra timd win

And good luck to Alfreton Town tonight.

They are also hoping to makd the first round of the FA Ctp.

Onto cricket and one of Derbyshire's greatest players is returning

New Zealander John Wright whll be back for next summer.

Our Olympians and Paralympi`ns completed two days of

celebrations with a trip to Buckingham Palace last nhght

And the Royal Family were out in force.

Here's the Queen chatting to Derby's Adam Peaty

alongside hockey players Kate and Helen Richardson Walsh.

Prince Harry had a good chat with the hockey squad too.

Leicester's Paralympian Dan Greaves had a private conversation

And shaking their medals, Jonathan Broom Edwards

and Sophie Hahn, track and field athletes from Loughborough.

Finally here's The Duchess `nd Duke of Cornwall stopping

by Nottinghamshire's Ollie Hynd ,who won two golds and

I am one of the most patriotic and there. I love the history of

Britain, I love the history of what we have done and what we can

achieve. We are a superpower now in sport. Just edging out Chin`. I

think that is a very great thing to be proud of. Hopefully we c`n defend

that title if not achieve more in Tokyo.

With those celebrations, th`t is the sport.

The Paralympic swimming chalpion James Crisp was back

With 12 Paralympic medals to his name and a host of other

World and European titles, he was guest of honour.

His mission - to open Arnold Hill Academy's

new ?14 million school building as Jo Healey reports.

APPLAUSE He is back.

Not as a pupil that has a P`ralympic swimming star. And that the heart of

the new building, the sports hall. There is an old barn outsidd that I

used to play my sports inside. On a horrible December day, it w`s

freezing in there. Somewherd like this would've loved it. You have

been watching progress from your parents's house. I come back to see

my mum and dad most weekends and have seen the progress of the

building. It is much bigger with all the equipment. Quite a few of us

aspire to be athletes in future and it is inspirational knowing he came

from our school and he made it. It is cool how he has achieved so much.

I like doing sports. It is ` privilege to meet him now bdcause he

is such an inspiration for the Paralympic swimming side. There is a

theatre and new classrooms `s well. We have amazing 21st-centurx

facilities which students c`n only love to use. As teachers, wd love to

use them too. James contracted polio as a child so what is his mdssage to

the children? There is no smooth path to `chieving

success or your goals, whatdver they may be. Success has been hard graft

but this former pupil has loved it. Great is the athlete and Paralympian

still being honoured when they return.

It is that time of the evenhng when we find out just how cold it is

going to be. It isn't too bad. It has bedn

quieter today. We have seen a few showers but the winds are e`sing

down so not feeling too bad. We got off to a beautiful start thhs

morning. Lots of blue sky. Here is proof from earlier today. It did get

a bit greyer. Not a pretty picture. You can see that position on the

satellite picture nicely. Hdre is yesterday's weather friend. It kept

most of the rain out there, just through as a future was. It gave as

a hang back-up cloud. It is still there into tomorrow and perhaps into

Friday. Not is not changing with the weather. No pressure in the east,

high pressure in the west and that means giving that quiet bit in

middle. Again, mostly dry and brighter tomorrow. We should see

some breaks in the cloud. The odd isolated shower and the wind

remaining light. Not feeling too bad at all. We have got a few showers

out there at the moment. Mostly dry for much of the night. Keephng quite

a lot of cloud so that'll kdep the temperature is up. We are looking at

the minimum of seven or 8 ddgrees. Tomorrow morning at the start off

with quite a bit of cloud. Very isolated, very light showers so you

will be unlucky if you catch one. There will be breaks in the cloud so

we will get some sunny spells coming through. Highs of 30 degrees. The

wind continuing to ease down into Friday morning so a chilly `nd foggy

start. At 13 degrees. Thank you very much. Had he got a

message for the Duchess? Sorry. Cornwall, Cambridge, they are both

the same! Hubby can join thhs later. Everyone's living these

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