:00:00. > :00:00.Good evening and welcome to BBC Look North.
:00:00. > :00:08.Convictions for animal cruelty in East Yorkshire are amongst
:00:09. > :00:43.I have seen an increase in the number of files.
:00:44. > :00:45.The Environment Secretary tdlls farmers that the Government is
:00:46. > :00:49.I'm live at the Lincolnshird show where farmers have been givhng their
:00:50. > :01:06.People are beginning to go home after a glorious first day of the
:01:07. > :01:13.Lincolnshire show. Join me for that detailed forecast live in Lhncoln.
:01:14. > :01:16.Hello. East Yorkshire has one of the highest number of convictions
:01:17. > :01:24.74 people were convicted in the county last year `
:01:25. > :01:28.That's above places like Greater Manchester.
:01:29. > :01:33.There are now calls for tougher punishments to deter abusers.
:01:34. > :01:35.Kate Sweeting's report contains images from the st`rt
:01:36. > :01:46.This footage shows the shocking abuse of a puppy in Withernsea.
:01:47. > :01:49.The dog had done something hnside the house that he did not lhke.
:01:50. > :01:51.He thought the best way to teach the dog a lesson
:01:52. > :01:55.The animal does not underst`nd why it is being hit.
:01:56. > :01:58.The dog was terrified, you can clearly see on
:01:59. > :02:01.the video footage, cowering away and trying to hide from the ass`ilant.
:02:02. > :02:03.Bonnie has now recovered and been rehomed but her experience
:02:04. > :02:07.Certain noises will make her wary and she will try and jump
:02:08. > :02:11.She is nervous about a lot of things.
:02:12. > :02:14.At this rescue centre in Hull there is a constant stream of dogs being
:02:15. > :02:21.In my particular area I havd seen an increase in the number
:02:22. > :02:24.of case files I'm putting forward for prosecution where peopld have
:02:25. > :02:26.done something deliberately violent towards an animal.
:02:27. > :02:29.That might be because we, as inspectors, have
:02:30. > :02:48.74 people were convicted in East Yorkshire last year. In
:02:49. > :02:54.Lincolnshire, the figure was lower. The man who attacked Bonnie served 4
:02:55. > :02:58.weeks of a 16 week prison sdntence and was banned
:02:59. > :03:00.from keeping animals for life. Her new owners don't
:03:01. > :03:11.think it was enough. If it was longer sentences, it would
:03:12. > :03:14.be more of a deterrent, and people would think twice.
:03:15. > :03:16.But this legal expert says animal cruelty offences
:03:17. > :03:28.The range of punishments ard immediate imprisonment, which is a
:03:29. > :03:32.maximum of six months. Most cases would be dealt with at the lower
:03:33. > :03:41.level of penalties, find or conditional discharges.
:03:42. > :03:44.The RSPCA is working hard to bring animal abuses to justhce and
:03:45. > :04:05.does not ever expect to stalp out animal cruelty completely.
:04:06. > :04:11.Somebody says, the law needs a good overhaul.
:04:12. > :04:14.You can also contact us on dmail and text on this subject.
:04:15. > :04:41.What can be done to cut the number of animal cruelty offences?
:04:42. > :04:55.After the Chief Executive Ldeds new allegations about the managdment
:04:56. > :04:58.culture at a hospital trust. `` new Chief Executive leaves.
:04:59. > :05:00.The Environment Secretary h`s defended the government's spending
:05:01. > :05:03.on flood defences after criticism in a report by a group of MPs.
:05:04. > :05:06.Owen Paterson spoke to farmdrs at the Lincolnshire show a day
:05:07. > :05:08.after a select committee sahd the government should look `gain
:05:09. > :05:11.at its flooding policy to avoid a repeat of the damage causdd
:05:12. > :05:14.Our rural affairs correspondent Paul Murphy is live
:05:15. > :05:31.What was the reaction there to what the minister said?
:05:32. > :05:40.When he talks to farmers at the show, you get a sense that he is a
:05:41. > :05:44.respected figure within the farming community. He has a deep technical
:05:45. > :05:49.understanding of how farming operates. He had a challenghng task
:05:50. > :05:53.of balancing the need to protect urban centres with the need to
:05:54. > :05:57.protect the countryside. Not every farmer believes he's getting the
:05:58. > :06:03.balance right. Despite a bad day at the office
:06:04. > :06:07.yesterday, Owen Paterson was in good spirits, arriving at the
:06:08. > :06:10.Lincolnshire show this mornhng. He came out fighting against the select
:06:11. > :06:20.committee, which criticised his department's work. The report was
:06:21. > :06:26.extraordinary. It taxes for things we are already doing `` it `ttacked
:06:27. > :06:29.as for things we are alreadx doing. The select committee is concerned
:06:30. > :06:33.that government cost`cutting quickly to a repeat of last winter's
:06:34. > :06:40.devastating floods. We are saying we should remove this artifici`l
:06:41. > :06:47.division between capital funding and maintenance funding and havd one
:06:48. > :06:52.single budget. The minister offered assurances about flood defences
:06:53. > :07:05.This farmer was not convincdd. I think we are at serious risk. As
:07:06. > :07:10.custodians of Lincolnshire, I don't want to be a scaremonger, btt I am
:07:11. > :07:13.scared. The media were invited by the National Farmer's Union to film
:07:14. > :07:19.a meeting where the minister would take questions from local f`rmers,
:07:20. > :07:25.but his department prevented us from attending. I wanted to know why The
:07:26. > :07:32.BBC was invited to the question and answer session to film it, but we
:07:33. > :07:38.were stopped. I understood ht was a private meeting. I did not know you
:07:39. > :07:45.were invited. I have been btsy talking to stand around the show. I
:07:46. > :07:49.am giving you a free intervhew now. I'm happy to talk to the BBC any
:07:50. > :07:55.time. It is perhaps a measure of how sensitive politics have become.
:07:56. > :07:59.Despite the buoyant mood, this community will continue to have
:08:00. > :08:05.concerns about flooding and whether enough is being done to prevent it.
:08:06. > :08:09.I think one of the key mess`ge is the minister wants to send to
:08:10. > :08:15.farmers today was that they have a crucial role in being able to defend
:08:16. > :08:23.their own communities. Owen Paterson said they have the expertisd when it
:08:24. > :08:27.comes to drainage systems and see defences. There is a scheme in the
:08:28. > :08:40.wash were farmers are working together with sea defences. He also
:08:41. > :08:45.said his department does not have never`ending pockets, and there
:08:46. > :08:57.will, time when authorities and farmers may have to fund defences.
:08:58. > :09:08.Thank you very much. We will be back at the show later. We have had a lot
:09:09. > :09:46.of e`mails about the flooding after last night.
:09:47. > :10:11.a murder investigation after the body of a 29`year`old woman was
:10:12. > :10:22.found at a house in the city. Emergency services were called
:10:23. > :10:28.A salesman who'd been accusdd of assaulting a man
:10:29. > :10:30.in a Lincolnshire village h`s been charged with manslaughter.
:10:31. > :10:32.Jareth Wadner from South Solercotes near Louth appeared at
:10:33. > :10:36.The 25`year`old had previously been charged with GBH, but the vhctim,
:10:37. > :10:38.Typhoons from RAF Conningsby's 3 Fighter
:10:39. > :10:42.Squadron have been used to hntercept Russian aircraft as part of a NATO
:10:43. > :10:44.Four aircraft and one hundred personnel ldft
:10:45. > :10:47.Yesterday the British jets intercepted and escorted fotr
:10:48. > :10:50.The debts facing Lincolnshire's hospitals are among the highest
:10:51. > :10:53.Figures from the Labour Party suggest the United Lincolnshire
:10:54. > :10:55.Hospitals Trust has a deficht of nearly ?26 million.
:10:56. > :10:58.A five`year plan's being developed to help the Trust meet
:10:59. > :11:00.Macho`management, bullying and dysfunctional `re just
:11:01. > :11:03.some of the words used todax to describe the senior team at the Hull
:11:04. > :11:07.The issue was raised during a council meeting this afternoon.
:11:08. > :11:11.The trust's former chief exdcutive, Phil Morley, left in April just
:11:12. > :11:16.before a highly critical report was published by the health watchdog,
:11:17. > :11:24.Our health correspondent, Vhcky Johnson reports from Beverldy.
:11:25. > :11:33.Shortly after Phil Morley rdsigned, the health watchdog publishdd its
:11:34. > :11:36.highly critical report into the Hull and East Yorkshire hospitals trust.
:11:37. > :11:40.The report is still causing ripples, especially regarding
:11:41. > :11:45.allegations of bullying and harassment. Embers of East Riding
:11:46. > :11:49.Council discussed the report this afternoon, and admitted perhaps they
:11:50. > :11:53.had not been scrutinising the trust was enough. Maybe we haven't
:11:54. > :11:57.demanded information we could have had in the past. There has `lways
:11:58. > :12:05.been a positive front put on by the trust. There are many times when
:12:06. > :12:08.they would not come to meethngs and engage. Also discussed was the high
:12:09. > :12:15.turnover of staff, not just managers but doctors as well. We havd heard
:12:16. > :12:18.that six out of ten of the senior doctors have handed in their
:12:19. > :12:23.resignations. Why isn't that something to be worried abott?
:12:24. > :12:29.Councillor Mike Whitehead pointed out that the atmosphere at the trust
:12:30. > :12:31.was affecting recruitment. H think most doctors would say if they saw
:12:32. > :12:35.that their senior colleagues were happy in their work and the
:12:36. > :12:40.organisation was something they wanted to work in. The interim chief
:12:41. > :12:48.executive is due to meet melbers of the council tomorrow. Peopld hope
:12:49. > :12:50.they will be able to question him directly about what has been going
:12:51. > :12:53.on. From shearing to
:12:54. > :13:17.the show`ring.Thousands I have really enjoyed coming.
:13:18. > :13:29.Fantastic weather, huge crowds, absolutely marvellous. Tomorrow
:13:30. > :13:34.night, we are here at 7:30 p.m. Sunset at Brough Haven by John
:13:35. > :13:49.Dewing. Another photo tomorrow. The
:13:50. > :13:52.Lincolnshire show, Paul does not want to mix with everybody dlse he
:13:53. > :14:47.wants to They may be a bit of drizzld in
:14:48. > :14:56.places. Temperatures in the range of 11, 13. Thursday looks set to be
:14:57. > :15:01.cloudy. The drizzle should die away and it quickly becomes dry. There
:15:02. > :15:04.will be some sunshine. I am not sure we will get the clear skies we have
:15:05. > :15:11.had today but it is an improving picture. Temperatures a shade below
:15:12. > :15:24.where we have been today. Wd are looking at 17 or 18. The outlook is
:15:25. > :15:29.very promising. Sex, variable amounts of clout. There will be
:15:30. > :15:48.sunshine at times. It will feel very pleasant. `` Sun, variable `mounts
:15:49. > :15:51.of clout. You did not answer the question
:15:52. > :16:01.whether you work or in the cameraman. I think the answdr is
:16:02. > :16:08.yes. Do you like my shade? My wife said I
:16:09. > :16:12.do not do cool. See you tomorrow.
:16:13. > :16:14.There are claims that drivers could pay an extra three pence
:16:15. > :16:24.a litre more for diesel, due to international rules `imed
:16:25. > :16:26.at reducing pollution in the shipping industry.
:16:27. > :16:29.Ferry companies have been told to cut the amount of sulphur
:16:30. > :16:34.But some fear that could cost jobs and may have an impact on prices
:16:35. > :16:37.The Hull East MP Karl Turner secured a debate at Westminster
:16:38. > :16:47.Like all forms of transport, the shipping industry is under pressure
:16:48. > :16:56.to become cleaner, greener `nd more efficient. According to one Hull MP,
:16:57. > :17:00.very operators such as `` stch as PNO will be hit by expensivd
:17:01. > :17:09.regulations which will forcd them to change the fuel they use. They will
:17:10. > :17:14.not be able to swallow the cost They might have to cancel a ferry
:17:15. > :17:23.route, or potentially, employee lower waged ratings. Intern`tional
:17:24. > :17:32.rules mean the sulphur contdnt of fuel must fall to not .1% bx January
:17:33. > :17:38.2015. The shipping industry claims this will increase fuel costs by
:17:39. > :17:44.50%. They are warning of up to 000 job losses across the UK.
:17:45. > :17:49.We would like the gunmen to show leadership and lobby the yot to
:17:50. > :18:03.allow a transition period `` we would like the government to show
:18:04. > :18:08.leadership. Out drivers would rather not pay 3p
:18:09. > :18:12.a litre more for any reason. It will make a big dent in our family
:18:13. > :18:18.income, because we travel across the Humber Bridge everyday formwork The
:18:19. > :18:22.government has hit back at claims it is not doing enough to help the
:18:23. > :18:26.maritime industry. Ministers say they are working with Europd to look
:18:27. > :18:35.at ways of providing financd for shipping firms and ports.
:18:36. > :18:38.This is something the industry has had over six years to get its mind
:18:39. > :18:43.round. Extra fuel costs was one of the
:18:44. > :18:48.reasons given for the scrapping of the Harwich to Denmark servhce. Any
:18:49. > :18:52.help Hull's ferries route to not suffer a similar fate.
:18:53. > :18:55.I spoke to James Cole from Friends of the Earth.
:18:56. > :19:01.I asked him if firms need to put the environment before profht?
:19:02. > :19:03.I think what we are seeing hs companies making a shift to
:19:04. > :19:08.a low impact economy, and there are very strong economic
:19:09. > :19:13.After all, we only have one planet, and if we trash it, there won't be
:19:14. > :19:18.But this fuel we are talking about could mean ferry servhces
:19:19. > :19:20.at risk of closing, routes being lost and jobs going.
:19:21. > :19:25.I think we have to look at the big picture.
:19:26. > :19:28.As we move to a low impact dconomy, lots of jobs are being created.
:19:29. > :19:31.In Hull in March this year, we heard that Siemens are opening
:19:32. > :19:34.a new wind turbine factory which will create 1,000 jobs in Htll.
:19:35. > :19:38.So those people watching who like to go on the ferry,
:19:39. > :19:41.should they be prepared to pay more for their ticket to Holland or
:19:42. > :19:46.I think evidence shows constmers are willing to pay slightly mord for
:19:47. > :19:48.goods and services when thex know it's not trashing the environment.
:19:49. > :19:52.PNO say they care about the environment,
:19:53. > :19:56.but have deep`seated concerns about the consequences of this.
:19:57. > :19:59.Shouldn't we be listening to what they are saying?
:20:00. > :20:02.I think the government needs to support
:20:03. > :20:06.industry and the travel indtstry in transitioning to a lower impact form
:20:07. > :20:09.of business, and they need to look at all modes of transport, hncluding
:20:10. > :20:15.What's more important, a ferry sailing,
:20:16. > :20:25.Again, I think we have to look at the big picture, and we havd to look
:20:26. > :20:28.at the fact that we have only got one planet in which our bushnesses
:20:29. > :20:32.and economy operate, and if we want a thriving economy and a thriving
:20:33. > :20:36.society in the future, then we have to look at doing business in a way
:20:37. > :20:40.And if we lose a ferry routd and there will be lorries
:20:41. > :20:43.on our roads going to anothdr port or whatever, you will be quhte
:20:44. > :20:47.I think the government have to support the
:20:48. > :20:57.That means reducing the imp`ct of shipping and all modes of
:20:58. > :21:39.We're less than a week in to the World Cup
:21:40. > :21:42.but the fixtures are out for the new domestic football sdason.
:21:43. > :21:44.Hull City will travel to London for the opening day of the
:21:45. > :21:47.Premier League season where they will be face promoted Queens Park
:21:48. > :21:51.A week earlier, Scunthorpe Tnited's reward for promotion into Ldague One
:21:52. > :22:01.Our sports reported Simon Clark has been looking at the key fixtures.
:22:02. > :22:10.This is the moment the dreal realised. Better crowds, better
:22:11. > :22:15.teams and some important marvellous. Like Sheffield United on Boxing
:22:16. > :22:24.Day, with a return on March the 14th. A trip to Barnsley. Closest
:22:25. > :22:32.rivals Doncaster Rovers visht in October. Going to places like
:22:33. > :22:39.Bradford, Doncaster, Sheffidld, some big clubs in this league. It will be
:22:40. > :22:46.tough but we will approach ht with enthusiasm and positivity.
:22:47. > :22:55.Hometown`macro city's most rewarding game was a home win against
:22:56. > :22:59.Liverpool. They go to Manchdster United in November, returning on the
:23:00. > :23:14.final day after a season. M`nchester City are in Hull in November.
:23:15. > :23:22.Phil Buckingham believes thd Tigers have been given eg `` a decdnt
:23:23. > :23:31.chance with the early games. It is not easy to start at QPR. The others
:23:32. > :23:42.are teams that they took pohnts off last year. Many of those pl`ying in
:23:43. > :23:56.the World Cup in Brazil will grace the KC Stadium next year. It
:23:57. > :23:59.promises to be a belter. Weather has been fantastic today.
:24:00. > :24:02.More than 60,000 people are expected through the gates of the
:24:03. > :24:07.Lincolnshire show over therd two days. Because of the biggest event
:24:08. > :24:14.of the year, worth lots of loney to the economy. We have been c`ptains
:24:15. > :24:30.of the highlights of one. `` capturing.
:24:31. > :24:42.Try and make it look as good as possible for the judge. What could
:24:43. > :24:47.be better? Fantastic weather, huge crowds, absolutely marvellots. It is
:24:48. > :24:51.a wonderful show. It is the first time I have been and I have really
:24:52. > :24:53.enjoyed coming. It has been a very good show. Beautiful weather. What
:24:54. > :25:19.more could you ask? We have had a good show and we have
:25:20. > :25:33.gone. The best place to show my words is
:25:34. > :25:50.here. If you are going tomorrow, dnjoy
:25:51. > :25:55.yourself and say hello to the team. It will be a damp start but it will
:25:56. > :26:03.brighten. Now a recap of thd headlines.
:26:04. > :26:07.Extremists in Iraq are battling for control over the country was the
:26:08. > :26:10.country. Largest oil refinery. Convictions for animal cruelty in
:26:11. > :26:21.these Yorkshire are amongst the highest in the country.
:26:22. > :26:30.. Story of convictions for `nimal cruelty, a big response on this
:26:31. > :26:36.Wendy says that more checks should be done on bonus before dogs rescued
:26:37. > :26:45.sold. She has four dogs frol three different places, and not one of the
:26:46. > :26:48.people checked her out. Jackie says, enforced micro`chipping, ban
:26:49. > :26:54.puppy farms and support the kennel club and responsible breeders. Simon
:26:55. > :26:56.says, do you think the can of people capable of abusing animals would
:26:57. > :27:02.bother with the license for compulsory checks? Animal abusers
:27:03. > :27:08.have been shown to go on to further violence against people, so maybe
:27:09. > :27:11.compulsory jail terms would be better.
:27:12. > :27:20.Some strong, sir. Emily says, for weeks 14 so cruel shows that the law
:27:21. > :27:24.is not serious. The answers, we are supposed of nation of animal lovers.
:27:25. > :27:28.It is disgusting, the amount of cruelty that goes on, I am `ll for
:27:29. > :27:40.tougher sentences. Thank yot for those. Thank you for watching. Enjoy
:27:41. > :27:43.your evening. Join me later at 0:30 p.m.. See you tomorrow as wdll.