04/12/2013 Look North (East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire)

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North. The headlines tonight. Winners and losers ` changes to how

much turbine companies get paid for their energy. We have not had those

kind of words before so it is encouraging. There is a sense the

announcement is something of a turning point for this industry.

Worries about mental health care for children in Hull go before a

government minister People on the East Coast are warned about possible

flooding over the next 48 hours due to high winds. People are one about

possible flooding. We want the public to steer clear because there

is a risk you could get swept away. There is a Met Office amber warning

in place for widespread severe gales. Grimsby gets set for the

return of a Hollywood star for a spy movie.

The government has today announced changes to energy subsidies. Onshore

wind farms will receive less state aid in favour of offshore wind

projects. Campaigners in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire hope

this will now mean fewer wind farms are built. Many working in the

offshore industry say the news is a potential boost to business and

jobs. Tonight, Siemens, who want to build a turbine factory in the

Humber, described today's announcement as a step in the right

direction. Here is Paul Murphy. Building turbines at the end getting

them to work properly is an expensive business. That is why this

industry has always said it needs government subsidy. Today, after

years of uncertainty, that commitment appears to have arrived.

We will increase what we pay for offshore wind. We believe this will

make the targets achievable. These words are going down well on the

Humber. Siemens has described the announcement as a step in the right

direction. It is good news. We have seen another company make an

announcement, and it is an excellent commitment from the government. We

have not heard those words before so it is quite encouraging. Despite the

hype, large`scale renewable energy projects in Hull are still only

artist's impressions. There is a sense that the announcement is

something of a turning point for this industry. But not all turbines

are the same. The government is taking a different view of the

land`based industry. The prices it pays for onshore wind and solar

energy will be cut from 2015. That will enable the government to pay

more for electricity from offshore wind, and that is going down well in

parts of Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, where there has been

fierce opposition to these onshore machines. I think this will

seriously impact on developers. Without the subsidies, substantial

subsidies, wind turbines are not viable. Local communities will be

delighted if subsidies are withdrawn. The big argument is the

economic argument. They do not deliver to significant CO2

reductions. This is an industry which will continue to divide

opinion. Today's announcement has managed to give hope to those both

against and for green energy. I'm joined in the studio by Tim

Iredale. How has this change in support for wind energy been

received in Westminster? I think many MPs will be delighted,

especially in Lincolnshire, where they always complain that postbag

powerful of complex from and `` I think many MPs will be delighted,

especially in Lincolnshire, where a lot of people complain about wind

farms. More announcements tomorrow in the Autumn statement. What can we

expect? We know a lot already. We had this

announcement on infrastructure. If you break it down, there is little

specifically for our part of the world. One Hull MP today questioned

why the, was committed to spending ?1 billion to extend the Northern

line on the Underground would not spend a fraction of that

electrifying the Hull to celebrate railway link. There is a proposal on

the table that would do that, from first Hull trends. It would cost 90

formally part of private money. It would need to be rubber`stamped by

the Treasury. That could be something that Chancellor pulls out

of his hat borrow. We want to hear from you on this

story. Do you welcome the decision to cut the support for wind turbines

on shore, maybe you think that will mean fewer wind farms being built?

Or do you think extra support for offshore wind will boost jobs in the

industry? A Government minister has been

questioning health officials from Hull and The East Riding about local

support for young people with mental health problems. Two families also

had a chance to talk to Norman Lamb about their experiences of mental

health care including a journey for treatment of more than 100 miles

because the local residential unit had been closed. The meeting was

prompted by MP Alan Johnson. He's now hopeful residential care will be

returned to the city. This teenager from Hull is one of an

increasing number who's had to be treated at mental health units far

away from home. We have replaced her voice to protect her identity. I

still have nightmares about it sometimes. They went very nice to

me. I used to cry every night for my mum. It follows the closure of the

residential unit at the West End Centre in Hull. In October Alan

Johnson raised the issue in the Commons. In response Care Minister

Norman Lamb called today's meeting. He's known to be sympathetic too

mental health provision, calling it the Cinderella service of the NHS.

This mum told him that when her teenage daughter suffered a serious

episode last week the police were called. My daughter was wrestled to

the floor and put in handcuffs. People who knew what they were

doing, that an unnecessary drama would not have happened. But health

officials insist there simply isn't the demand for a 24/7 service for

young people. A statement from NHS England today said they're now

"providing an enhanced community service and extended day care and

treatment provision." Alan Johnson says Norman Lamb was impressed by

their arguments. I think they made a powerful case. I think he was

impressed by the fact that it is costing money to send kids and their

parents and clinicians miles away to be treated. Department of Health

officials said tonight they want young people with mental health

problems to be supported closer to home. Local families say this could

mean residential care could be reinstated in the area.

We will follow that story. A man has died following a caravan

fire in Hull. Firefighters were called to a business on Crowle

Street in the East of the city at nine o'clock this morning. After

putting out the fire, they found the body of a man inside a caravan. An

investigation is now under way. Plans to develop an area south west

of Lincoln have been described as "off the scale" in terms of anything

the city council has done before. The ?250 million plan would see

3,000 new homes built in the Skellingthorpe Road area known as

Swanpool. Concerns over flooding have prevented developments in the

past, but the council says it has measures to address concerns and the

Environment Agency has removed its objection. It is off the scale. In

terms of the importance, Lincoln frankly cannot afford those not to

provide this level of housing and employment for generations to come.

This is the only site that can help achieve this.

The minor injuries unit at East Riding Community Hospital near

Beverley is to extend its opening hours. As part of a six`month trial

which begins on Saturday it will operate between nine and six over

weekends and bank holidays. The NHS trust hopes it will help stop

unnecessary visits to Accident and Emergency, especially during the

busy winter months. Still ahead tonight: After the

controversial one`way system is scrapped, traders prepare for

Lincoln's Christmas Market. The Hollywood star heading back to

Grimsby. People living on the East Coast have

been warned to expect possible flooding over the next 48 hours. A

forecast of strong winds and high tides have prompted the Environment

Agency to warn of possible coastal flooding in East Yorkshire and

Lincolnshire, and some rail operators are already amending

services. Phillip Norton is live for us in Hornsea tonight. Phil, what

sort of disruption can we expect? Well, Peter, it's really more of a

warning to be prepared as gale force winds and large waves combine with

high tides over the next 48 hours ` and what the Environment Agency

describes as a large surge tomorrow and into Friday. They say this

brings a risk of significant coastal flooding particularly at high tide.

Here in Hornsea tomorrow, high tide will be in the evening just before

five to six, while its at six minutes past seven in Grimsby, and

Skegness at 7.37pm. On Friday morning, those high tides will be at

half past six here in Hornsea, 7.45am in Grimsby, and 12 minutes

past eight in the morning at Skegness. But high winds and rain

from tomorrow morning means there's already been some changes when it

comes to transport, especially for anyone heading north tomorrow on the

trains. First Transpennine Express has suspended services between York

and Newcastle until at least 2pm tomorrow East Coast, which operates

services between London and Scotland, is also expecting

disruption and says tickets for tomorrow will now also be valid for

travel on Friday. Also tonight, the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is advising

anyone of thinking of visiting the Spurn National Nature Reserve

tomorrow that they will have to leave the site by 3pm. It will then

remain closed to visitors until the situation is reviewed on Friday.

People should check the Environment Agency website or follow them on

Twitter and the #floodaware hashtag for the latest information.

For more information on the potential flooding, let's speak to

Innes Thompson from the Environment Agency. Good evening. When will you

be able to tell which areas will be most at risk?

The message we're giving at the moment is most of the east coast of

Scotland and England is at risk from some form or another of flooding.

What should people be doing what they do to prepare? The Environment

Agency's main message is one of personal safety. Waves are very

powerful, I know they are spectacular to watch but we are

asking people to stand back, stand well away and keep well away from

areas are at risk. Coastal footpaths, top of the cliffs and

harbour areas. Do people to lead to do something to protect their homes

if they are close to the sea? `` do people need to do something to

protect their homes if they are close to the sea. With the combines

low`pressure system and very strong winds, and the large waves, there

could be areas of flooding up and Danny East coast. We are constantly

monitoring it. We have issued general alerts. As we watch the

developing picture, we will be able to advise more. Thank you for the

latest advice. We can get the weather now. Yes,

Peter, the Met Office upgraded their warning to an amber warning. That

means widespread, severe gales, with gusts of 60, possibly 70 mph. The

peak gusts are expected from mid`morning to meet afternoon

tomorrow, with peaks around midday. That will cause problems on the

Humber Bridge, the use Bridge and anywhere that goes north to south.

Otherwise, we will have rain spreading through. Because of some

concern. By Friday, are a lot quieter. There might be a bit of

drizzle on Friday night but Friday looks much better today. It has been

a lovely day today with a lots of sunshine. Before the wind picks up

tonight, there is the risk of a ground Frost through the course of

this evening. Bit of patchy rain perhaps in northern parts of East

Yorkshire and ground Frost later. The wind begins to ease through

tomorrow night. That's the forecast. One of the joys of being in during

the day is seen the lunchtime forecast. Look at this. You can't

even spell your own name. For they week. See you tomorrow.

It's feared that a storm surge during bad weather overnight could

mean disaster to hundreds of seal pups on the Lincolnshire coast. Two

years ago, dozens were killed at the Donna Nook nature reserve when a

freak tide separated pups from their mothers. Visitors are being asked to

stay away until the bad weather has passed. Amanda White has more.

Around 1,500 seal pups have been born on this nature reserve so far

this autumn. It's a two`month spectacle that brings visitors in

their droves. These books are not quite three weeks old. `` pups.

Many of the pups have already embarked on their lives in the North

Sea, but for those that remain, the overnight forecast could spell

trouble. High winds and a high tide could see a repeat of the tidal

surge that led to dozens of pups being killed two years ago. We will

build to see how high the water is coming in. There are areas of higher

grounds that the seals were built his room two. If it is much higher,

there are some small gate we would be able to open in an emergency to

allow the seals into the sand dunes. The weather today was perfect, and

Tony was making the most of his trip from Blackpool. There is nowhere I

know of where you can get so close seals like this. It is gorgeous. The

black one is the all`time favourite. The most superb coat. The Visitors

are asked to stay away for the next few days in case the seals have to

come beyond these fences. Next week is the best time to catch

a glimpse of this year's pups. Thank you to everyone who's been in

touch about the warnings that lives are being put at risk because

doctors don't have a proper command of English. One doctor told Look

North that the NHS is employing staff from EU countries and not

testing their language skills. The General Medical Council says current

law means they can't test their English, but there are plans to

change that. In less than 24 hours' time, the

streets of Lincoln will be packed with visiting the annual Christmas

Market. Businesses in the city say they're looking forward to the event

now a controversial one`way system for pedestrians has been scrapped.

Some say it cost them thousands and are pleased the Council listened to

their concerns. Gemma Dawson reports.

By this time tomorrow, Lincoln's famous Christmas Market will be open

for business. Organisers hope we'll be seeing similar scenes to this as

thousands of people descend on the city. For traders, that's meant a

busy day getting prepared. It is massive, absolutely massive. We do

among's takings in just four days. It brings much`needed revenue into

the business. It is without doubt the busiest four days of the year.

The market attracts around 250,000 people. But this year, return

visitors will notice one main difference. The controversial one`

way system has been scrapped. Last year, visitors to the market could

only walk in this direction, past these shops. They then had to follow

a huge one`way loop around the market, and traders here say it

proved costly. It put a few people off. Hopefully, now people can

wonder where they like, they will come back. It was a big impact. I

suppose I had to try something for health and safety reasons, but it

didn't work. What is important is customers often, ran a second time

and by the second time. So this year people will be a to move more

freely, with just a one`way through the castle.

Tonight, final preparations before visitors start arriving at midday

tomorrow. Good luck to everyone involved and if you are going, enjoy

it. More than 100,000 people have

watched a film created as part of Hull's bid to be the UK City of

Culture 2017. And as you The film was played to the City of Culture

judges as part of the city's final presentation. It's been watched by

people in 150 countries, including Spain, Germany and South Africa.

100,000 people have seen that. Hull City will face top of the table

Arsenal tonight in the Premier League. The Tigers had a convincing

victory over Liverpool on Sunday and will look to continue that form when

they play at the Emirates. Manager Steve Bruce says it'll be a tough

match. They are as good as anybody at the moment. It is so difficult to

set up against them. You can hear full match commentary

on BBC Radio Humberside tonight. Build up is under way in Sportstalk.

The match kicks off at 7.45. A hatrick from Dayle Suthell means

Grimsby Town are through to the next round of the FA Trophy. The Mariners

beat Coalville Town 3`0 in their first round replay. They will now

face Barnet in next round. Earlier this week, we were talking

about the impact of immigration on parts of Lincolnshire when

restrictions on people from Romania and Bulgaria travelling to the UK

end next month. BBC Radio Lincolnshire's breakfast show will

be live in Romania tomorrow looking at what people there think could

happen on January first. Are you as is the That's from six o'clock

tomorrow morning. You and He's best known for characters such as Ali G

and Borat and today it's been revealed that Sacha Baron Cohen will

star in a new film called Grimsby. You are you News has been rolling in

from the Hollywood press that the film will be an action`comedy. You

you you are a you It's unclear weather it will be filmed in the

town, but the A`list star recently visited the area with a team of film

makers. Leanne Brown has more. Have to Could we soon see Sasha Baron

Cohen abseiling down the dock tower or having a fish fight on the

market? You are is a this is The film star

certainly got lots of inspiration on a recent visit to the town. Easy ``

he He was captured on CCTV doing some research. He came in looking at

the produce, asked some questions. You didn't answer any of our

questions, because he said he wasn't in character.

Sacha Baron Cohen is most famous for playing over the top characters like

Ali G, Borat, Bruno and The Dictator. It's now been revealed in

American movie magazine Variety that his next film will be a spy`action

comedy called Grimsby featuring a British agent and a football

hooligan. To get Grimsley mentioned in the Hollywood film, it is great.

Do think there is a chance they will fill many other here? Bound to be.

It's unclear which character he'll play, but he did go to a Grimsby

Town match and spent time with the fans in the pub afterwards. They had

a recce round the area. He was lovely, really down to earth. He was

in a primadonna or nothing. He was just one of the lads, you know.

Now everyone's waiting to see what Hollywood's movie makers on the west

coast of America will make of the East Coast of England. Let's get a

recap of the national and regional headlines. That is good news.

Nigella Lawson admits in court that she has taken cocaine ` but she

denies being an addict. Changes to the amount of Government

funding for onshore wind farms have been welcomed by campaigners.

Response coming in on the subject of wind. Jonathan Horncastle says, yes

to wind on and offshore and gestured green jobs. Allen in Scunthorpe

says, people need to see the good behind the wind turbines. They bring

jobs and investment, and I love looking at them. Dave says,

finally, the government may have come to its senses. Town we stopped

lining the pockets of the wind farm manufacturers. Liam says, wind farms

are good on all offshore, we just need to get rid of NIMBY people.

Daniel says, I personally believe it is a fantastic idea and only will

increase work in the area, and with Hull being the City of Culture, it

is only going to support the city's income.

We will continue to follow the story. See you tomorrow night.

Goodbye.