31/07/2014 Look East - East

That isn't the way that our parents would have thought

A court hears that a man stabbed his step`daughter to death

Blasting ahead ` one of the country's largest sea

And our gold rush continues and there is a clean sweep

for this region in the pommdl horse at the Commonwealth Games.

There is a warning tonight that our Accident and Emergency departments

are being stretched to breaking point, because many patients are not

They want to be seen straight away ` even with minor ailments.

Record numbers of patients are attending the region's hosphtals,

leading to much longer waithng times and already under`pressure

It has also raised questions again about the adequacy of our GP

Alex Dunlop has been looking at the figures.

People often think Accident and Emergency departments are pushed

But this summer they too ard feeling the heat, as they experience huge

The James Paget Hospital, near Great Yarmouth, recently had

Normally its A would have expected around 180 patients ` instead,

I think people are more keen to come to A We have people coming who

would probably feel better the next morning with some paracetamol.

In July 2011, just over 1,300 people attend James Paget's A

in one week compared to more than 1,500 the same week this sulmer

Up from 1,200 hundred to 1,700 at Ipswich Hospital.

At the Norfolk and Norwich, up from 1,700 to more than 2,000.

And at Colchester a jump from 1,400 to 1,700.

It means waiting time targets are missed and hospitals are penalised.

Colchester will soon run a trial to ease the pressure on A

GPs will treat some patients who arrive there.

If it works they may set up a permanent Urgent Care Centre `

Pressures within the NHS aren't helping eithdr.

Some turn up at A rather than wait days

Many rural surgeries, like this, are struggling to attract doctors.

At the Norfolk Norwich Hospital, they are adapting and expanding A

The hospital boss says some people see themselves as much constmers

We want it, we wanted now, `nd we want it right. Our parents would not

have thought about accessing health care like that. But because then

other walks of life we are consumers, why not in health care?

It is the most important thing that It is the most important thhng that

we consume. As Anna Dugdale added,

A departments may soon have to be The health service is having

to adapt ` and fast. Earlier I spoke to Alex Stewart

from Healthwatch Norfolk, Did he accept that a lot of the

problems being reported werd not to do with hospitals or staffing, but

were down to how people use A They are almost victims

of their own success, because they People want to go there, but I think

they forget that it is Accident and Emergency, and sometimes they

treat it like an urgent treatment centre and obviously it is not there

for that reason. I think the problem really is that

there are so many choices that people have they are

a bit confused about what to do. How much of the blame is

down to the fact that peopld can't get the appointments they w`nt

at their GP's surgery ` they are I can understand that

that is frustrating. But we are living

in an ever`changing society. For example, in Norwich we have

a walk`in centre, so people can get They might have to wait a wee while,

but there are those opportunities. What about this point that we are

much more demanding these d`ys? We are consumers, not just patients,

and we expect things immediately. I would agree that that

is very much the case. However, I think people have to have

a realistic expectation that there is so much money in the system

and there is only We have talked about this issue many

times ` it has been around for years, this idea that peopld need to

be educated not to go to A So what can be done to persuade

people not to go in I think we all have a duty to try

and encourage people to understand For example,

local pharmacies have a wealth of They are often open longer

than general practice hours. There is NHS 111 that people can

ring up and seek information. There are peer support groups

for a range of conditions that So I think it is looking around

rather than expecting the A department to have

the answer to your problem. A jury at Chelmsford Crown Court has

been told that a man stabbed his step daughter to death `fter

their relationship came to an end. A witness told the court th`t

Simon Meecham had warned that he would "do something I will regret"

just days before 26`year`old The jury heard today that Leanne

Meecham used to get pushed `round by Meecham used to get pushed `round by

her former partner Simon Meecham her former partner Simon Meecham

when he had been drinking. He had been to court for assault. When

Leanne Meecham decided that she had had enough of their relationship,

she begged `` he begged her to think again. He then threatened to kill

her and himself. But Leanne Meecham find a new boyfriend and according

to her sister she was happy. The jury heard today from a man whose

car was worked on by Simon Leecham. car was worked on by Simon Meecham.

He said that he had seen Silon Meecham several times before the

incident. One time he turned up set, another tackiness carrxing a

bottle of whiskey. On one occasion he told the man that he might do

something he would regret. On another occasion, he said that he

might throw Leanne Meecham bendy stares and make it look likd an

stares and make it look like an accident. The man told him that he

did not mean that. Leanne Meecham was stabbed earlier this ye`r. Simon

Meecham was found beside the sea, he Meecham was found beside the sea, he

had stabbed himself three thmes Simon Meecham said that while he

does not dispute causing Le`nne Meecham's injuries, keep says he did

Meecham's injuries, keep saxs he did not intend to kill her. He attempted

not intend to kill her. He `ttempted to kill himself.

The Conservative Party is mdeting in Bury St Edmunds tonight to

discuss David Ruffley's dechsion to step down and the search

The MP announced on Monday he would go at the next election.

It comes after he received a police caution in March for

Five years after the death of Sir Bobby Robson, his cancer research

The Football Association has been in Ipswich today to pay tribute to

one of England's most successful ever managers.

He died after an 18`year battle with cancer.

Sir Bobby called his foundation "his last and greatest team".

He is probably a dying breed now, you know, the way he did thhngs

I always say he was like a lanager, but he was a bit of a coach as well.

He liked to join in and take training.

He knew how to relax the players, but he had the respect

That is all you can ask from a manager.

A huge plume of sand and gr`vel was blasted ashore in Essex today

at the start of work to defdnd more than three miles of our shoreline.

It is costing ?36 million and will protect the area

Sand and gravel thunders onto the beach. This is the start of work to

create a platform to PC. 300 tonnes `` 300,000 tonnes of granitd

create a platform to PC. 300 tonnes `` 300,000 tonnes of granite are

`` 300,000 tonnes of granitd are being shipped in from Norway.

`` 300,000 tonnes of granite are being shipped in from Norwax. The

being shipped in from Norway. The gravel will be loaded into ` barge.

We will then retrieve the rocks at high water and then we will bring

the men at the water. We will repeat this. This is what they hope

the men at the water. We will repeat this. This is what they hopd to

this. This is what they hope to achieve ` sandy beaches. And it must

happen quickly. At the moment, steps that used to lead to the beach do

that used to lead to the be`ch do not go anywhere. It used to be

beautiful down here, but thd beaches have gradually disappeared. It is a

shame. People bring their children here. Even if you go down to the

beach, there are many big rocks It is not safe for children. So why is

this scheme being funded whdn is not safe for children. So why is

this scheme being funded when so this scheme being funded whdn so

many other schemes are not. It comes down to the government rules. For

every pound of damage, the government gets a grant. That

every pound of damage, the government gets a grant. Th`t is

every pound of damage, the government gets a grant. That is why

this scheme qualified. We are in critical condition in places. This

will establish a better state of affairs. Tourists are coming and the

project is on schedule. It should be finished by the end of 2015.

The East's Gold rush contintes at the Commonwealth Games ? we are

And from pulled pork to posh burgers, just some

Cast your mind back six months and remember that mild, wet winter.

Not much in the way of snow or frost.

But now, our fruit growers are reaping the benefits.

The apple harvest has come three weeks earlier than last year

Over the last 50 years, we have lost 80% of our orchards.

But those growers that remain have been growing more apples to meet a

Some things are always the same Every apple that we buy has to be

picked by hand. There is no other way to do it. These apples will be

going to the supermarket, btt way to do it. These apples will be

going to the supermarket, but the going to the supermarket, btt the

pecking is early because of the conditions this year being just

right. John started farming fruit nearly 20 years ago. Now he produces

nearly 2% of the national crop of apples and pears. This is one of the

earliest harvests on record. We have had good temperatures they `nd night

had good temperatures they and night and above average rain. This has

brought the crop forward. Wd will be harvesting the apples the weeks

harvesting the apples the wdeks earlier this year. 50 years ago,

earlier this year. 50 years ago there were many orchards here. But

most have been pulled up because it was too difficult to competd with

was too difficult to compete with imports. This is the future of fruit

growing. It is intensive, btt imports. This is the future of fruit

growing. It is intensive, but it is growing. It is intensive, btt it is

profitable. We planted this farm over the last ten years. It is all

new orchards and new stock. We get very good crops. Sometimes we take

15 or 20 tonnes per acre. There is increased consumer demand for apples

and pears. Consumers are concerned of the effects on the climate. That

has given great support to local supply. It supports local

communities and businesses. 60% of the apples that we buy are hmported,

but that is falling. Shoppers and supermarkets now want more fruit

that is produced at home. That will come from farms like this.

It has been a fantastic afternoon at the Commonwealth Games `

Yes, success in the cycling but the main attraction yet again has come

in the gymnastics, with gymnasts from our region battling for medals.

The details now with Tom Williams, who is in Glasgow.

It was one of the most eagerly anticipated moments

It came in the Hydro Arena behind me in the gymnastics:

The pommel horse final with gymnasts from our region fighting it out

And it was Corby's Dan Keatings, competing for Scotland here

He trains at Huntingdon Gym Club with Peterborough's Louis Smith,

who claimed bronze on his comeback to major competition ` an error

England's golden boy, Max Whitlock from South Essex,

We have got the highest scorers in the world at the moment, so he could

have gone to anyone of us three. the world at the moment, so he could

have gone to anyone of us three It have gone to anyone of us three. It

was such an amazing final and I was happy to be ended with thesd two

guys. It was a great final to be involved in. Scoring a 16 is huge.

Well done to my team`mate who won as well. I went for a difficult

routine. At the end, I was tired and I had nothing left to give. It was

great fun. However a little earlier, M`x

Whitlock did win another gold ` his He has another chance this dvening

in the rings final, and one more chance tomorrow in

another apparatus final, to conclude Away from the Hydro Arena and onto

the streets of Glasgow ` cycling's time trial today certainly lade

getting around the city hard work. All the taxi drivers were whinging,

but two of our cyclists had reason He missed

the Tour de France through illness. Silver for Norfolk's Emma Pooley,

who is retiring after the g`mes Hunger and desire are commonplace

in elite sport. Alex Dowsett had anger too, fuelling

his veins, as he set off on his time He missed London 2012 with

a broken elbow, he has battled A bout of bronchitis scuppered

his Tour de France dream through No one wanted that today more than I

did. Obviously there was disappointment I

was not picked Right back to when I was a kid,

I pull something out of the bag Norfolk's Emma Pooley was

battling emotions too. Her time trial was her cycling

swansong before retirement. She faced a straight shootott

for gold with New Zealand. She led at every time check,

but the Kiwi power on the final It was close,

but I am glad to be on the podium. When you come through

and the one person behind you was quicker it is a little bit

disappointing, but I do not think I Even if I had,

I would have had to be satisfied. There is no rest

for these two either. Both are back on the bike

in the road race on Sunday. And there is a real hope

for another gold tonight ? it is at Cambridgeshire's Ellen Falkner

and her English team mates battle They are guaranteed silver

after beating Wales this afternoon. Now, to one of the last night's

highlights and long jump gold for Injury meant he was a doubt to even

compete here, but our Olymphc champion stepped up to the mark

and proved his critics wrong. I spoke to him the morning

after the night before. Congratulations. What is it like for

you to add a Commonwealth medal to you to add a Commonwealth mddal to

the Olympic medal? A huge sense you to add a Commonwealth medal to

the Olympic medal? A huge sdnse of the Olympic medal? A huge sdnse of

relief. It was great to know that I can still perform at the highest

level. It shows that I am not a one`hit wonder, which some people

had said. What is it about you one`hit wonder, which some people

had said. What is it about xou and had said. What is it about you and

your ability to perform when it matters the most? I love being in

those environments. It is good to have a crowd cheering you on. They

want you to do well. They get have a crowd cheering you on. They

want you to do well. They gdt behind you. You have to feed off of that.

That is what I tried to do. That is what I do every time. They are

what I do every time. They `re cheering for you to do well. Some

have suggested that you werd lucky have suggested that you werd lucky

to win at the Olympics. Absolutely. It takes years and years of training

and hard work and pushing your body to the limit. After that, I had

major injuries that could h`ve ended major injuries that could h`ve ended

my career. It is hard. When you are getting up early every morning and

you are pushing yourself hard, then you have someone having a go at you

who has no idea of the journey that you have been on. It is hard to

take. You have to think, I will prove people wrong with my

performance. I would like to think that I have gone some way in doing

so. Hopefully, in a couple of weeks' time I can do it again and that will

put it to bed. I am going to be a new dad. I am very excited. I will

be having my first child, wdll new dad. I am very excited. I will

be having my first child, well not be having my first child, well not

me obviously but my partner. We cannot wait to start a family, it is

going to be fantastic. Congratulations again.

The European Championships next before the challenge of fatherhood,

The main focus tonight is the athletics at Hampden Park.

Keep your eye out for Hertfordshire's Jodie Whlliams

Milton Keynes husband and wife pair Chris and Gabby Adcock

are through to the last 16 in the badminton mixed doubles.

Essex squash duo Peter Barker and Daryl Selby are going wdll

There was a time when street food was probably a

But in the past 10 years, there has been a dramatic change.

It is more likely to be gourmet food cooked in a custom`built trtck.

It has grown so popular it has its own awards.

Tonight, the regional finals are being held here in Norwich `nd Mike

has gone down to find out what it is all about.

There are around one Dozen St food vendor 's here. There are many

different types of food. Thhs is different types of food. This is

Andrew and his waffle on a stick. It is not really a competition as much

as it is about good food. If you thought that street food was a

greasy spoon then you need to think again. Street food is skilldd

greasy spoon then you need to think again. Street food is skilled chefs

cooking with good ingredients in a very stylish way. This is m`rinated

very stylish way. This is marinated chicken. Chinese style buns cooked

in this kitchen. This managds to in this kitchen. This managds to

have a restaurant, but he got fed up with that. I like it becausd I am

not in a kitchen. I am outside with that. I like it because I am

not in a kitchen. I am outshde and not in a kitchen. I am outside and

in the sun. It is more fun. I am only doing one thing. The street

food movement started in Amdrica, food movement started in America,

came to London, and is now on our streets. This man runs a pizza

company. With a bit more work we will get there. We will nevdr have

the same crowd as in London, but I think the vibe is here. It hs about

think the vibe is here. It is about the food and seeing everythhng being

made. It is a good price and good value for money. This man from

Colchester is also competing today, with what they claim is the best

Mexican chilli. This man is making burgers from a small van. It is

small but I think there is enough small but I think there is enough

space. Do you ever fight with each other? Not yet. The next Gordon

Ramsay is going to come from other? Not yet. The next Gordon

Ramsay is going to come from the street, not from a restaurant. I

don't think that young people have the patience to work under an

don't think that young people have the patience to work under `n angry

chef any more. They want to go out and make their dishes tomorrow. The

winner will go through to the final. If you want to know who the

winner is look at this webshte. Have winner is look at this website. Have

you had a good day? It has been brilliant. This has my name on it.

I'm going to taste it. It is lovely, I would eat more, but I am on a

diet. There are some thundery showers

heading our way. They will move heading our way. They will love

eastward through the evening. However, it will be dry tonight

eastward through the evening. However, it will be dry tonhght and

However, it will be dry tonight and quite warm. Temperatures, 14`17

Celsius. Tomorrow will start quite promisingly, but there will be some

unsettled weather in the second half of Friday and at the start of the

weekend. There will be sunshine in the morning but increasing `mounts

of cloud. Some places will stay dry. Where there is sunshind, it

dry. Where there is sunshine, it will be quite warm. The shutters

will become more widespread through the evening. `` the showers. Then

heavier showers will arrive early on Saturday. Hopefully, they will be

finished before Saturday afternoon. The weather will improve on Sunday.

Sunday is the better day of the weekend. There will be showdrs on

Friday, thundery rain overnight weekend. There will be showers on

Friday, thundery rain overnhght into Friday, thundery rain overnight into

Saturday, then some dry weather then showers on Saturday afternoon.

There will be some sunshine in between. On Sunday, it will be a

little bit cooler but long spells of sunshine. Temperatures reaching a

highs of 22 Celsius. It will be fine and mostly dry.