26/11/2013 Look North (East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire)

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news teams where you Good evening and welcome to BBC Look

North. The headlines: Waiting to see her children again after eight

months ` the woman falsely accused of hiring a hit man to kill her

husband. My life will never be the same.

People look at me different in the street. I have lost eight months

with my children. I am going to lose my house. Calls to improve roads to

the Humber ports, or risk losing trade.

The biggest problem is it would stop other companies locating to Hull. If

they saw the state of the traffic here, they would think, hang on a

second. The family that owns Hull City buy a

smaller club, five leagues below The Tigers.

Ian Burton's very public proposal to his girlfriend, but did she say yes?

A warm front brings milder conditions over the next 24`hour.

The very latest coming up shortly. A woman who was falsely accused of

hiring a hit man to kill her husband has told BBC Look North her life has

been left in ruins. Lisa Fairpo, who's from Hull, had her five

children taken away from her and fell into debt as she waited eight

months for her case to be heard in court. Tonight, the Crown

Prosecution Service has defended its decision to take bring the case to

court, but Lisa says she will never trust the legal system again. She's

been speaking to Anne`Marie Tasker. Finally back in her house in West

Hull, Lisa Fairpo's getting ready so her children can come back home. The

courts barred her from living here, or caring for her children, when she

was accused of hiring a hit man to kill her ex`husband. A charge she's

been cleared of. My life will never be the same. People look at me

different in the street. I have lost eight months with my children. They

are all so unhappy. Sophie especially, she is not the same

little girl that went away. She is only just starting to be happy the

last two days. It has had a dramatic affect on the children. Do you think

you can get over what has happened? Truthfully, no. I don't even feel

like I am Lisa any more. I have got a lot of anger inside me. My torch

and have still not been returned for something I never did. Lisa Fairpo

was arrested in April, and her three children and two foster children

were taken from her care. In September, she went on trial. Her

co`accused Darren Wilson, who's 46 and from Hull, was found guilty of

conspiracy to murder. But, when it came to Lisa Fairpo, the jury

couldn't reach a verdict. Last week she faced a retrial at Hull Crown

Court, where the jury found her not guilty. All I want my family, and to

forget all of this stigma that has ruined my reputation. From day one,

my solicitor said it won't go to trial, and the evidence they had was

always hearsay or circumstantial. I would not trust the police ever

again and I won't trust the court system either. The Crown Prosecution

Service would not be interviewed but has told Look North it's confident

it was the right decision, to bring Lisa Fairpo's case to court. It said

because her co`accused was convicted, it had established that

"a conspiracy to murder had taken place. The only question for the

jury was whether Lisa Fairpo was a part of that conspiracy." It added,

"Jurors are entitled to convict upon purely circumstantial evidence" if

they think there's "no other reasonable explanation in

determining guilt or innocence." Tomorrow, Lisa is meeting with Hull

City Council, hoping it will now finally let her bring her three

children and her foster son back home.

In a moment: The first of England's new local TV services goes on air in

Grimsby. Poor transport links are holding

back growth in the Humber ports. That's according to the House of

Commons Transport Committee, which says the Government should step in

to upgrade roads to the docks to prevent traffic jams. 20% of

Britain's imports come through Hull, Immingham and Grimsby, providing

jobs for thousands of people. Sarah Corker reports.

The Humber is one of the fastest growing trading areas in Europe. But

getting to and from the ports can be slow going. It can get really busy

downhill. It can add on 40 minutes to your journey time, going in or

out of Hull. Hauliers are concerned what effect those delays are having.

It is a major port, it is just let down by its road infrastructure. The

problem is it would stop other companies locating to Hull. If they

came and saw the state of the traffic here, then they would

think, hang on a second, can this place cope? Thoughts echoed by lorry

drivers in Immingham. It's total gridlock this is the only road going

in and out. It can get really bad at times. This one is not so bad, at

Ingham. The Humber Ports handle 30% of the coal and 25% of petrol that's

needed in the UK. Grimsby docks imports and exports half a million

vehicles a year. Around a quarter of all rail freight begins its journey

from Immingham. Quicker, easier access to our ports is seen as an

engine for growth. It is good for business. What today's report says

is it is up to the government to contribute to major road and rail

improvements connecting the dockside, rather than expecting port

operators to pick up the bill. The main problem in developing the ports

of Hull, a new medium and Grimsby is the road access. Somebody has to

take responsibility. The main roads to the port of Hull are the A63 and

A1033. Over in Immingham, the Government says one of its top

priorities is improving the A180 and A160 leading to the port. A long

awaited government scheme to upgrade the A63 was approved in the summer.

A good road network is essential to a thriving economy. It is incumbent

upon the government to put that money into our infrastructure to

make sure it brings about that economic improvement. Until those

improvements happen, it is the final few miles to the ports where delays

will remain a daily frustration. I'm joined now by the Cleethorpes MP

Martin Vickers who is on the committee who wrote the report on

ports. Ports nationally are worth several

billion pounds, get our poor roads are holding growth back in the

Humber. The government have taken their eye off the ball with this

one, haven't they? I wouldn't say that. The report does provide

ammunition for those of us who are campaigning for even better access,

but we must recognise that the road into Immingham docks is on schedule

now, and the A63 is proceeding. We have had considerable investment

had. But the report says UK ports are at a disadvantage compare to

foreign ports. That is not acceptable, and it is not giving us

a chance. No, there does seem to be some confusion over grants and state

aid because most foreign ports are state or municipal owned, and that

is something that the committee are looking at. We have heard of lorry

drivers today taking 45 minutes to do a couple of miles through Hull.

We have this great motorway system, and then they get to where they want

to get, nearly there, and they can't do it. I accept that, and that is

why I am at the forefront of the campaign to improve access. The

ports are the engine of the local economy and it is absolutely vital

we maintain good access. You are a big supporter of the HS2 project,

but then we need to sort out our roads before building a train set

the goes a bit faster that the public are underwhelmed about? The

Transport Committee has interrogated the Transport Secretary today about

that, and as he pointed out, the investment in roads and other

aspects of rail is still going ahead, along with HS2. HS2, of

course, is over 17 years. But if there is money to build a new train

track, then there is money to sort out our roads, which needs doing

first. If it was either or, then I agree, but the government are

delivering both. Thank you for joining us.

We want to hear from you on this story.

You can e`mail us. Doubts are being raised about

whether the German wind turbine builder Siemens will commit to

opening a factory in Hull. The uncertainty has been sparked after

another German company, RWE, pulled out of building a large wind farm in

the Bristol Channel. Siemens say the decision is RWE's to make, but some

industry experts say it could have a knock on effect which would be bad

for the area. Siemens are not the top of the food

chain in terms of the offshore wind industry. Their customers are the

likes of RWE, and if these people are cancelling wind farms, then they

are not buying offshore wind turbines, which puts the investment

into the manufacturing of turbines into question.

A jury has been given details of mobile phone calls made by a man who

is being tried for aiding and abetting an arson attack on a mosque

in North East Lincolnshire. Grimsby Crown Court heard that, following an

attack on the Islamic centre in the town in May, Daniel Cressey from New

Haven made nine phone calls over three days. Records show they were

all to his cousin Stuart Harness, who has already pleaded guilty to

the attack along with Gavin Humphries.

Nurses from Spain have begun working at a Grimsby hospital this week. 22

nurses have been recruited from overseas, and now all of them have

permanent jobs at the Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital. It's

been so successful that the Trust has now started a second recruitment

drive in the country. We have had a problem recruiting

enough staff nurses to fill the vacancies we have had, and that has

been a rolling difficulty over the last few months. We knew that we

needed to take a different kind of approach to recruitment. We have run

local and national recruitment campaigns, and we knew we had to do

something different. It's one of the most distressing

complications of diabetes ` the need for toes or even limbs to be

amputated, and it seems in Hull there's a particular problem. The

city has one of the highest amputation rates in the country.

Late diagnosis of the disease is often the problem and now health

officials are encouraging people to get regular check`ups. Sarah Walton

has been to meet one diabetes patient.

Christine had diabetes for two decades, and this is what can happen

when the condition goes untreated. Over the years, Christine's learnt

to cope. I had the toe taken off and a bit of the side of my foot. The

condition means she can't control blood sugar levels. But it also

affects circulation, so without regular checks some people can need

an amputation. I get frustrated that I can't do what I used to be able to

do. I used to do a full days work before I went to work and do a full

days work. I used to walk the dog, I brought up children, I run a three

bedroomed home, and I can't do any of that now. Figures from clinical

commissioning groups across the country suggest Hull has one of the

highest number of people needing an amputation ` 4.4 for every 1,000

diabetes patients. The average is 2.6. But the East Riding, North East

Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire East and South Lincolnshire are also above

average. We think that probably things like the early detection and

early referral of someone with a foot problem isn't happening as

quickly as it could, so the problem with the foot is escalating before

it is being picked up. The CCGs say they are committed to improving

diabetes care and in North East Lincolnshire figures for amputations

have been falling since 2010. There were nine amputations. Year after

that, there were five. This year, up till now, there were only two major

amputations. Year`on`year are improving, and we believe that the

work our team has done is showing its reward. There is still a lot of

work to be done and we will carry on. And that includes getting people

to come forward for checks in the first place, with regular

information events like this. If you look at one of our posters, it tells

you the amount of amputees, and it is not necessary. If we can reduce

our diabetes, and reduce all the negativity, get people to be

thinking positively, then maybe these amputations might happen so

much. So, both doctors and support groups are encouraging diabetics to

get regular checks, to look after their own health, and also reduce

the number of amputations. Still ahead tonight: New

premier`league owners for this village football club. The ground

down there is too small if they grow much further. It raises the spirits

of the village. They are doing very well.

Tonight's photo is an absolute stunner. It was by Martin Dean. Our

director says there is a double rainbow. Thank you very much for

that. It is turning milder from the

Northwest. There will be some sunshine to come tomorrow. Really

nice late autumn day to come, and relief from these chilly temperature

is. High pressure will still be in charge, so Thursday looks to be a

nice day. Friday to a lot of sunshine, although there will be a

temporary cold snap. That said, it should again be mostly dry. There is

a warm front in here, which is tracking south`east. It will

introduce milder air, but before that, cloud and some patchy

outbreaks of rain spilling down South East Woods `` south

eastwards, and later skies were clear once more across East

Yorkshire. A touch of ground frost tonight. The sun will rise at about

7:49am. There may be some drizzle first

thing, but that will soon think southwards, and sunny skies will

push in from the Northwest. A afternoon in prospect. `` a lovely

afternoon in prospect. Temperatures above average for a change. Highs of

ten or 11 degrees. First they will be dry, partly cloudy, some patchy

rain first thing on Friday, a chilly wind. Cold but sunny and breezy on

Saturday. Someone has said, and why the only

person who thinks the weather graphic looks like a cooked

chicken? I don't know what they are talking about!

Let's have a look. The family of Hull City owner Assem

Allam have taken control of a nearby non`league football team. North

Ferriby United, who are five divisions below The Tigers, now

belongs to Dr Allam's daughter Emen and son`in`law Steve Forster. Simon

Clark explains what it means for the club and sport in East Yorkshire.

It is one of the leafy, affluent suburbs that fringes howl. Tucked

away in the quarter is the media Stadium, the whole of North Ferriby

United. For 20 years, this man has built up the club, making it one of

Yorkshire's best`known non`league sides. Today he welcomes the new

investment which sees Steve Forster and his wife take control.

Certainly, now that he has committed to the football club, it gives me

that great opportunity to be able to add sustainability and stability to

the wonderful success that we have endured. It raises the spirits of

the village. They have been there a long time, they gradually get

promoted year by year, they are doing very well. It is a local team

and a lot of local people support them. It is really beneficial. The

purchase increases the family's interest. He has made a significant

short time commitment to Hull Kingston Rovers. Now his daughter

and son`in`law have bought North Ferriby United. They always play in

collaboration. What we will see is to business deals that are going to

be very distinct, and will run themselves in their own way. This

isn't about the family buying into the club, this is about his daughter

and husband, so they will be separate business entities. Therapy

is as clay`macro enjoying outstanding success. The club is

enjoying success. Steve Forster and his wife's involvement in the club

began as parents of children who are part of a growing junior section.

This is the football club that puts immunity at the heart of everything

it does. `` community. Scunthorpe United caretaker manager Russ Wilcox

takes charge of his second game tonight.

He replaced Brian Laws who was sacked last week, and started with a

win at Portsmouth at the weekend. He's interested in taking the job

full time, but just wants to think about tonight's game at Rochdale.

Might we met has been the two games. I just forget about the scenario

about myself, it is not about me. It is about the club and the players,

and their response to the situation has been top drawer.

And there's commentary of Scunthorpe's match at Rochdale on

BBC Radio Humberside. You can get all the build up on Sports talk

which is on the air now. The first steam locomotives to visit

Horncastle in 50 years has been on public display today. Several

hundred people came to see the Jubilee class Bahamas. It is on its

way to be restored. The locomotives has received a lottery grant so

extensive work can be carried out. It took a detoured to stop off at

the home of railway Publishing in Lincolnshire. I have never seen a

day like it. It is amazing, to see the reaction from people young and

old, to see an engine which isn't even in steam yet. It is a

tremendous day. I really mean that. It has brought a lump to my throat,

to see the number of people here. The night has been a broadcasting

first in Grimsby with the launch of Estuary TV, a new local television

channel. The channels are being funded by advertising, sponsorship

and a commercial agreement with the BBC. It will be followed in the

spring by 18 more channels with even more in the pipeline.

Estuary TV launched live tonight from Grimsby, the first of 28 new

local channels, which will offer news and programmes from Northern

Lincolnshire. There are places that have had a knock, especially by

national media. The national media tend to come in, they will probably

trample over everybody that lives here, and then walk out again.

Though, will people be watching? I did think there is enough about our

area and the community. There's nothing wrong with having local

television. But there isn't enough every day all day. What could you

report? Local TV has been tried before. This one was set up in

Greenwich 40 years ago, and there are plenty of television channels

that have been consigned to the history books. For news, sport and

entertainment... But Estuary TV will be widely available on free view to

350,000 homes. It has governance support, and the BBC has put in more

than ?40 million. Scarborough, Leeds, Sheffield, a nationwide

network is on its way. In Grimsby, they have opened a new chapter in

broadcasting history. How has the launch on tonight? There

was a lot of local media industry experts, but the best person to

answer that question is the executive producer of Estuary TV.

Out of the first programme go? It went very well, thank you. Our

presenters did an absolutely fantastic job will stop off we go to

a good start. How successful do you think this venture will be because

it is quite a crowded media marketplace? Yes, but we know people

are still watching television. It is still the first place for people to

get their information, and we know that people desperately want local

news, more local news. They love what they get on Look North, but

they want to see more. Estuary TV will also be launching a channel in

Scarborough, which will happen in September. From the studio here,

back to you. Good luck to them.

Many men struggle to think of the perfect way to propose to their

partner, but Ian Burton from Scunthorpe knew his girlfriend would

want her friends and family to be involved.

So he set about planning the perfect, public proposal. Gemma

Dawson explains. You can see the surprise among

shoppers in Lincoln as dancers leap into action. And it's all for

Katrina Coupland. She'd always wanted a public proposal, so her

boyfriend set about planning this. I was nervous that it wouldn't work

and that she might even say no, which would be embarrassing. Ian

asked these dancers from the University to help, and they spent

weeks working on this routine. It was an amazing experience, something

I will never forget. It was nerve wracking because it was so

important, something that would change someone's life. I am so glad

we did it. When people were walking along, they stopped and they weren't

sure what was going on. Nearer the end, they realised. Katrina only

realised what was happening when her friend `` friends and family joined

in the flashmob. 48 hours later, she is still in shock. I was like, it is

a flashmob. Then I saw everybody and I started crying. I didn't stop for

the entire duration. Now you've done this, there's a lot of pressure for

the wedding day. Yes, there is. We haven't got very far yet. Plenty of

time to plan an even bigger surprise for their wedding guests.

Let's get a recap of the national and regional headlines. The Scottish

First Minister Alex Salmond launches his government's independence

blueprint, calling it a "mission statement" for Scotland's future.

A woman falsely accused of hiring a hit man to kill her husband says the

legal system has ruined her life. Tomorrow's weather: A cloudy, damp

start in places, soon becoming dry and brightening up with good sunny

spells developing. Highs of ten Celsius.

A discussion there about roads to ports. David says, white do we as

car drivers pay the road fund licence, get up north nothing ever

gets done. London and the Southeast gets the lions share of

road`building. Sean says the Port Road and rail network is restricting

development throughout these counties. Sam says, the problem is

all the cup councils have sat back and read the revenue from these

ports while not having the foresight to see their growth and act

accordingly. And James says, "we need to focus on what we need, not

what we want. We don't need this HS2. We need better roads for our

ports, which will help our need for jobs and a better local economy".

Thank you for all those comments. Goodbye for now.