25/09/2014 Look East - East

That's all from the BBC News at Six, so it's goodbye from me,

In the programme tonight, anger as health bosses

in Essex say they will no longer routinely fund IVF treatment.

It is hard enough being told you cannot have a child, and thdn being

told you'll get no help to try and get a baby. It will be crushing four

people. Votes for air strikes in Ir`q

would put Tornados from RAF Marham How the growing number of rdal ale

brewers is saving the local pub And celebrating BBC Introducing

turning undiscovered talent First tonight,

big changes in the help infdrtile In Essex they have decided

fertility treatment will no The decision was made late

this afternoon by the Mid Essex 3,000 IVF treatments are

performed across the East. Each year, 100 of those havd been

in Mid Essex. Stopping routine IVF treatmdnt goes

directly against NICE guidelines. There's only one other area

of the country that has madd Rachel and Tom with their

six`month`old daughter. The NHS paid for them to have IVF treatmdnt. We

wouldn't have her if we didn't have the funding. She's gorgeous, lovely

baby. But IVF or eggs removdd from the woman and mixed with sptn in a

lab is expensive. One cycle of treatment can cost ?5,000. @t a

meeting in Braintree, the mhd six Clinical Commissioning Group, the

NHS body that pays for health care in the Chelmsford area, dechded it

couldn't afford to pay for ht any more. It needs to balance the books

is. It is forecasting a defhcit in 2014`15. The Clinical Commissioning

Group was consulting the public about only paying for IVF for cancer

patients or women whose partners are HIV`positive but today it wdnt

further, stopping IVF compldtely unless they're up exception`l

circumstances. I am shocked and so, so disappointed. I think it is

outrageous that they have gone from providing three cycles to nothing at

all. Access to IVF on the NHS already varies across our rdgion. In

these areas, women under 40 can have three cycles, but in these `reas,

there are only entitled to two. The only other area where they've

stopped paying for IVF is your, a move which has saved ?2 million

This was the reaction in Br`intree. I think it is disgusting. I know

someone at the moment going through IVF. I think it is wrong. If you're

not able to have children n`turally. It is bad. It is the most alazing

experience women can have. Chelmsford said that women hn

mid`Essex would be forced because of your decision. That is

possible but we have made a decision on the basis of the fact th`t we

have to look after the health care of 380,000 people. And we h`ve to

make some very difficult judgements. It hasn't been `n easy

one, and I feel very sad for those patients affected by it. Yot have

said you will review this. The only other place that has made this

decision, the failure of York, said it would review it every ye`r but it

has never changed its mind. You will never go back a winning? Fala

circumstances change in less than the normal time, we would lhke to

change it because that is otr aspiration, to provide the full

range of care for all of our patients but at the moment we are so

financially challenged that we have to make some very tough chohces

Thank you very much. There was more evidence tod`y

of the chaotic investigation by Thai police into the deaths of the

Norfolk student Hannah Withdridge. Yesterday police hunting her killer

said they were close to makhng Today they've restarted

the investigation for the fourth time and havd no

clear leads and no clear suspects. BBC Correspondent Jonathan

Head sent this report. It has now been 11 days since the

body of Hannah Witheridge and David Mellor were found here. We have seen

a steady procession of police from all sorts of units arriving here to

join the search. They are today restarting the investigation for the

fourth time. That sends a mdssage of a very confused and chaotic

investigation and, certainlx, it looks like a lot of opportunities

were missed early on in the days after the killings. The polhce are

still telling us they are optimistic. We don't know what

they've got but they insist the evidence they are accumulathng, the

information, is getting thel closer to naming a suspect. We havd had a

lot of contradictory messagds from them, stuff that doesn't give a

clear picture, but they are telling us to keep faith because thdy will

solve this crime. In the last few days, a lot of the focus has been on

one of the big families, a powerful family here. The own a lot of land.

They have been questioning ` father, a brother and a son. There was some

thought that perhaps they wdre involved, that DNA tests wotld link

them to the murder. That hasn't happened, they've been cleared. As

far as we know, the police have no clear leads and no clear suspects.

We do not send any real progress at the moment in this long and

difficult investigation but the police are saying is still they are

making progress and they will get a result.

Within 48 hours fighter jets from this region could be attackhng

targets in the Middle East once again. This afternoon the c`binet

backed the use of British ahr strikes against fighters from

Islamic State in Iraq. MPs will vote tomorrow. Tornados from RAF Marham

are already in Cyprus on reconnaissance duty.

Nine Squadron from RAF Marh`m parading in the town. They've

returned from a four`month deployment of tennis stardol. But as

one sortie ends, another is escalating, this time in Ir`q. We

know it is entirely possibld that it will be a rapid turnaround, everyone

accepts that. This is what we get paid for at the end of the day. RAF

Marham, home of the Tornado, is at the forefront against the fhght

against Islamist terrorism. Its last combat mission before it pulls out

mission is enough `` pulls out is in Afghanistan. Meanwhile two Squadron

was deployed to West Africa in this search for another Islamist group.

They have six tornadoes prepositioned in Cyprus carrying out

reconnaissance missions over northern Iraqi. It is their function

that could change. Up till now they have used imaging equipment to

assist but now they could t`ke part in air strikes on vehicles hn

convoys. Not everyone is in favour. We have to ask ourselves, why is

there jihadist terrorism? It is because we and our allies h`ve been,

as they see it, occupying Arab and muslin lands over the last 45 years.

Unless we can deal with the root cause of this, it isn't going to go

away. This would be seen as bombing on behalf of one side and a Civil

War. If the government approves air strikes, more aircraft could be

deployed, including those from American airbases, like Lakdnheath.

Paul Smyth is a former Torn`do navigator, and he hopes thex will be

assisting instead of attackhng. It is very important to enable the

local Arab states to have a leading role in fighting IS and the

tornadoes can help provide information to those carrying out

the offensive. The decision will be made by politicians back in London

tomorrow. The real impact whll be felt by RAF personnel and their

friends and family in this `rea of Norfolk.

One of the biggest health studies of its kind in the country hs being

The ten year study involves 12, 00 people between the ages of 30

It's measuring everything from body fat to diet and ldvels

It will be used to help shape government Health policy.

Ten years ago, Mark Cran well, then 49, gave up his lifestyle anonymity

to science for one week. He allowed researchers to drill down into the

nitty`gritty of his existence. Today, he is back to see how things

have changed. I was slightlx fitter ten years ago. I did a lot lore

exercise. The last few years, my work has consisted more of paperwork

rather than being out, moving around, so that has got to have some

knock`on effect. This scan, which measures body fat, shows mark is

still fit and well but, as we can see, that is not always the case.

People would have probably put on a little bit of weight, most people.

On average. Most people would probably have the crease to their

physical activity level. 12,000 people gave up their time for phase

one. Now it is hoped they whll come back for phase two. The restlts

What makes this study uniqud is the level of scientific detail, creating

a very precise, very real phcture of you. Right down to the last plate of

chips you ate, to the last ounce of fat that was gained. Over a quarter

of adults are obese. The large towns of Cambridge, Wisbech and e`sily

bringing together wealth and poverty. If you are rich enough to

live in the centre of Cambrhdge it is easier for you to walk or cycle

to your place of employment. If you live in Wisbech and Ely, th`t might

not be the case. It could t`ke years to complete the fenland study, but

scientists hope the evidencd of diabetes, obesity and heart disease

will jolt to the government into action. Our modern lifestylds at ``

lifestyles are as serious a threat as any other.

We go back to school with golfer Charley Hull as some of the world's

best golfers gather in Scotland for the start of the Ryder Cup.

And celebrating the success of BBC Introducing.

The under the radar, unsigndd, and undiscovered acts, some of whom

Brewing is a growing industry in this part of the world.

Most of the barley used for brewing beer comes from farms

So the raw materials are right on our doorstep.

There are 114 breweries across the East nearly 10%

And most of our 4,300 pubs sell cask ale

So we grow it we brew it and we drink it as Ian Barmer reports.

This Norfolk ale is typical of a small brewery springing up `cross

the East. Just outside Fakenham she brews 3 billion years. It is a small

operation producing around 4,00 pints a week. Already she h`s won a

Gold award from the campaign for real ale. Ebola more interested

about their food and drink, where it comes from, what goes into ht.

Therefore, that has contribtted to the rise of interest, and the

excitement. What is cask ald? It is unpasteurised and contains live

Easter so it continues to fdrment in its cask in the pub cellar. It isn't

fizzy, only containing natural carbon dioxide. It's what m`ny

people know as real ale. Adnams is one of the biggest producers of car

scale in the east and that dquates to more than 18 million pints a

year. Brewing here is high`tech but the process doesn't change. This is

rinsing the Bali to extract all the sugar, which is then converted to

alcohol. This is the special place where we store Bali. Adnams use

barley grown in Norfolk and Suffolk. It is the Champagne region for Bali.

This is the black mortar colour up some of our beers. Interesthng beer

is growing. This is one of the brewery tours and more interest has

translated to record sales hn 2 14. It is a fantastic time for cask

beer. We are growing, most breweries at growing, there are three

breweries opening up in the UK now each week. In Newton near C`mbridge,

they are proud of their cask ales. Sales are good, interest is growing.

There are more microbrewerids being set up. We have won over thd hill in

Haston, who is doing great guns And that helps to improve the

experience. 70 million pints of car scale are drunk in this reghon every

year. And that is keeping breweries in business and helping pubs to keep

open. `` 70 million pints of cask ale.

Members of the UK Independence Party are on their way to Doncastdr this

afternoon for their annual conference.

UKIP says it will deliver "a strong clear and simple lessage

The party, which already has a strong presence

on many of our councils, will target several seats in this region

Our Political Correspondent Andrew Sinclair reports.

Members of the UK Independence Party are on their way to Doncastdr this

afternoon for their annual conference.

That was obvious in Clacton last night.

More than 700 members of the public came along to

And nearly all of them were not party membdrs.

I am concerned about immigr`tion, all these people coming in here

People in Europe telling us what we can't do in our own country.

You've got Cameron and all that they all stutter the question,

Nigel Farage was here to calpaign in the Clacton by`election

We are sick to death of being governed by this political class.

Of all the parties, UKIP will be feeling most optimistic

It now has more than 100 councillors in the east.

UKIP says this proves it can be trusted with power

and responsibility, but other parties often complain

that the new councillors ard not really up to the job.

They've got simplistic solutions to difficult questions.

You have to understand the brief, the meat on the bones and follow

these things through and understand the process and try to come up with

They are constantly looking for a simple answer.

But their party leader isn't worried.

He says they'll gain experience over time.

Most of these UKIP councillors h`ve only

My advice to every UKIP councillor who was elected was don't rtn

That actually applies to politicians from all parties.

Back in Clacton, UKIP has also courted controversy

over its decidion to drop its elected candidate, Roger Lord,

in favour of Douglas Carswell when he defected from the Conservatives.

Sometimes in life someone better comes along.

Opponents say UKIP has vagud, inconsistent and ill thought out

policies, although that does not seem to deter voters.

Nigel Farage knows that as the election gets closer,

You can see a full list of the candidate 's on the website for BBC

Essex. Look East has been

following the extraordinary progress of teenage golf sensation Charley

Hull for more than a decade. Today on the eve of the

Ryder Cup Charley went back to the school where that journdy began

her old primary school in Who can tell me, which country is

this? That is Morocco where I won my first

tournament. She's a bit too old for this geography class. The sdat s,

too, are smaller than she rdmembers, but Charley Hull is happy to be

back. I spent my childhood hn this school. All my family used to teach

here. I've got a big historx of this school, it is brilliant. It's open!

Today, she opened the new extension at her old primary school. Once a

shy nine`year`old, now very much used to the limelight. Can H have a

`I've? We heard that when she was four, she hit a golf ball over a

house. That is amazing, acttally. It's didn't feel real because you

see her on telly, and peopld that were treating her like the Pueen,

but she is a normal girl. I remember quite clearly one Monday morning,

her coming in to share a trophy with the rest of the cars, and she pulled

out the BBC Young Person 's sports personality award which was as her.

This was her nine years ago. She had just won the ladies amateur title,

and had come back especiallx four Roman day only to face the cameras.

2014, she has already won hdr first professional tournament, helped

Europe when the Solheim cup, and is taking on the world. I have had a

great season so far. I finished fourth last week. I'm consistently

being in the top ten as well. I have got a lot of experience unddr my

belt. Hopefully going on to the future. Before she left, tile for a

quick lesson to a grateful xear six. Some, though, clearly have work to

do. When she was four, she could hit the

golf ball over the house? Good job she didn't top it!

We're celebrating BBC Introducing today.

In case you don't know, it's about putting unsigned and undiscovered

Artists like Ed Sheeran and George Ezra got exposure in the early part

of their careers with Introducing on BBC local radio in our rdgion.

Seven years after it started the brand goes

The Norfolk band Kill It Kid with their new single,

Now signed to the Warner Brothers label, BBC Introducing helpdd give

It gives exposure to some extent, but it's more the sense

There is a fraternity of musicians, and you join a network locally.

Ed Sheeran with a BBC Introducing film from 2010, the A Team,

which went in to become a hht around the world.

He spent a year when he plaxed almost one gig a day, and that

It is definitely off his own back, but it is exciting to have been

Bands upload their music vi` the BBC uploader.

You can upload your music, it can then be heard by your local

team at your local station, and they then feed it through to

My advice to any new musici`n is believe in yourself,

take as much advice on board as possible, not just from friends

and family who will tell yot you're brilliant, but from people xou don't

Across the region, bands ard taking advice and uploading hundreds

The Moose Funk Squad are just blowing up at the moment.

People like Scuff, who played at Glastonbury.

Lonely the Brave who realeased their album, The Day's War.

Just incredible music coming out of the city at the moment.

But for this band things are starting to happen.

They have a European tour ndxt month and an album out in November,

but they are not about to forget how it all started, or that thex are

And just a reminder that BBC Introducing in the East

is on between eight and 9pm on Saturday nights on

Very good it is as well. We had the barometer last night, so just a

forecast today. It was a beautiful is to thd day

today. That is Yaxley today. Absolutely beautiful. These are the

sorts of temperatures we recorded last night. Our usual spots, down to

three. Norwich down to six. It isn't going to be as cold because we have

a lot of cloud moving in. And the last few hours show how much cloud

there is so quite a lot of cloud across the region, just enotgh to

produce some rain or to resolve Predominantly, it is dry. All of us

in double figures. Some places not lower than 15 or 16. We start

tomorrow quite cloudy with `nother weather front coming in, me`ning

there is a breeze. There ard good prospects. It. To brighten tp, and

we see some sunshine through the day. The wind swings round, bringing

in some warmer air. Temperatures could be quite comfortable, 20 or

21. It is looking largely dry for the afternoon as well. Lookhng

ahead, you might be thinking about the weekend, and it is going to be

quite Easson. A week area of high pressure could keep things settled,

but there could be quite a lot of cloud around, so expect a forecast

that is cloudy at times. Yot will seep brightness and sunshind, but it

will also feel quite warm. The jury is out on whether Saturday or Sunday

will be the better of the two days of the weekend. There will be

cloud, but also some sunshine around. As we start to get hnto the

beginning of next week, there are signs that the temperatures will

cool down, a little bit mord cloud around as well, but after l`st night

was Mac cold night, we are lild tonight, and then temperatures

staying in double figures for the next couple of nights.

That is all from us. Have a good evening.