:00:00. > :00:00.Good evening and welcome to BBC Look North.
:00:07. > :00:11.Armed police will be on Lincolnshire's streets
:00:12. > :00:20.after the deadly lorry attack in Berlin.
:00:21. > :00:27.This is solely a reassurance and a patrol from officers that have the
:00:28. > :00:29.capability to respond, should they need to.
:00:30. > :00:31.A food processing plant has gone into administration just
:00:32. > :00:37.days before Christmas - around 50 jobs are at risk.
:00:38. > :00:41.Some workers say they haven't been paid despite putting in extra time
:00:42. > :00:42.for Christmas. Catching drivers who jump red
:00:43. > :00:45.lights - the new cameras And a call to keep shops closed
:00:46. > :01:00.on Boxing day so people can spend I do go out in the sales, actually.
:01:01. > :01:02.We relax on Christmas Day, why shouldn't we relax on Boxing Day as
:01:03. > :01:11.well. And a warning in place for tomorrow,
:01:12. > :01:15.gales which could be very strong. Join me later for the forecast.
:01:16. > :01:18.Armed police will patrol busy and crowded places
:01:19. > :01:22.across Lincolnshire over Christmas and the New Year.
:01:23. > :01:25.It comes after the deadly lorry attack in Berlin on Monday.
:01:26. > :01:30.Officers say there is no specific threat here but the patrols
:01:31. > :01:35.will offer reassurance and will remind people
:01:36. > :01:45.Jill Archbold is live in Lincoln for us tonight -
:01:46. > :01:53.what more have the police said about why they are doing this?
:01:54. > :02:01.All of the major forces of Europe routinely carry guns on duty, but
:02:02. > :02:05.most in this country do not. Those that do are usually only seen at
:02:06. > :02:10.airports or particularly busy railway stations. The decision to
:02:11. > :02:14.give them a visible presence in counties like Lincolnshire has been
:02:15. > :02:17.made for one main reason, to offer greater reassurance to members of
:02:18. > :02:21.the public in the wake of recent events in Berlin.
:02:22. > :02:23.It's familiar front page news - another suspected terror
:02:24. > :02:25.attack on foreign soil - this time at a German Christmas
:02:26. > :02:29.Because of these events, armed police from forces
:02:30. > :02:31.in the East Midlands, including Lincolnshire,
:02:32. > :02:36.will now patrol busy and crowded areas this Christmas.
:02:37. > :02:41.This is solely a reassurance and a patrol from
:02:42. > :02:44.officers that have got the capability.
:02:45. > :02:46.Those that go through airports routinely we deploy
:02:47. > :02:48.officers carrying firearms in that environment
:02:49. > :02:49.and all we are doing is
:02:50. > :02:52.we're taking that tactic and using it in areas
:02:53. > :02:53.where we know there are
:02:54. > :02:54.high volumes of members of the public.
:02:55. > :02:57.But do people on one of Lincoln's busiest streets feel reassured
:02:58. > :03:03.They would make me feel nervous, but it does seem that times
:03:04. > :03:08.are changing quite a lot and there are more terrorist attacks.
:03:09. > :03:10.I do feel incredibly safe when I'm here
:03:11. > :03:21.but I think it would make me feel like there
:03:22. > :03:22.is something to fear if I saw that.
:03:23. > :03:25.The UK's terror threat has been ranked as severe since 2014,
:03:26. > :03:29.But senior firearms officers working across Lincolnshire say there is no
:03:30. > :03:32.specific threat to the East Midlands.
:03:33. > :03:35.The patrols are happening across four police force areas
:03:36. > :03:38.but officers have also been deployed in cities
:03:39. > :03:50.It would be a deterrent and I think we have got to see it positively.
:03:51. > :03:52.And don't forget, these armed officers are just normal
:03:53. > :03:55.They gone through all the same training,
:03:56. > :03:58.they've carried out similar roles to unarmed officers, so they are
:03:59. > :04:01.They are not there to be frightened of.
:04:02. > :04:03.They are doing their job and one of the key
:04:04. > :04:07.Police carrying guns might be an uncommon sight in Lincolnshire,
:04:08. > :04:10.but it's hoped their presence in crowded places will help
:04:11. > :04:21.people feel reassured and alert, but not alarmed.
:04:22. > :04:29.The armed patrols will take place across four counties in the East
:04:30. > :04:33.Midlands. But some other, much larger force areas, including
:04:34. > :04:38.Manchester and Merseyside say they won't have anything similar across
:04:39. > :04:41.the Christmas period. One of the senior officers in Nottinghamshire
:04:42. > :04:46.Police has acknowledged that this is a subject that divides people and he
:04:47. > :04:49.has said in interview that he fully expects he will get a very mixed
:04:50. > :04:56.response from members of the public. But this is something that has only
:04:57. > :05:01.taken place across -- is only taking place across the festive period and
:05:02. > :05:03.will finish around January three. On that subject...
:05:04. > :05:05.Would you feel reassured and safe if you saw armed
:05:06. > :05:09.Or is it an unnecessary overreaction by senior officers?
:05:10. > :05:11.Should police officers with guns be walking through busy shopping
:05:12. > :05:36.We will have some of your comments at seven o'clock. I look forward to
:05:37. > :05:43.hearing from you. A fish processing company has gone
:05:44. > :05:48.into administration. Fishgate is believed to employ around 50 people
:05:49. > :05:52.and makes frozen meals for some major supermarkets. A sign on the
:05:53. > :05:55.factory door says that staff will get more details in the post. Our
:05:56. > :06:04.reporter is there this evening. This is very sad news so close to
:06:05. > :06:08.Christmas, what do we know tonight? It is certainly not what they wanted
:06:09. > :06:18.to hear, because this fish processing plant is close behind me
:06:19. > :06:22.in this industrial estate Park. It's areas have been emptied by workers
:06:23. > :06:25.this afternoon. We received an e-mail telling us that staff had
:06:26. > :06:30.worked extra hours to meet the demand from the company only to turn
:06:31. > :06:35.up and find that sign on the door. Basically it was saying that the
:06:36. > :06:40.company was closed, the factory was closed and they would be notified by
:06:41. > :06:46.first class post as to exactly what had happened. In the last few hours,
:06:47. > :06:50.I have spoken to the director of the company, Kenneth Bottomley, who
:06:51. > :06:54.confirmed that the company would be going into administration, but he
:06:55. > :06:58.could not say whether or not any of the employees would be paid for
:06:59. > :07:03.their work to date. That is in the hands of administrators. Staff
:07:04. > :07:08.locally are already looking for other jobs and in terms of how this
:07:09. > :07:13.is affecting the local community, in a nearby village, the pup has
:07:14. > :07:17.cancelled the Christmas party for Fishgate staff which was due to
:07:18. > :07:20.happen tomorrow night. -- the public house.
:07:21. > :07:22.Yorkshire has taken in more Syrian refugees than any other region
:07:23. > :07:25.in England, according to figures from the Home Office.
:07:26. > :07:28.403 came here in the 12 months up to the end of September
:07:29. > :07:29.under the vulnerable persons resettlement scheme.
:07:30. > :07:32.There are large disparities in the figures though.
:07:33. > :07:37.Lincolnshire has not accepted a single refugee yet,
:07:38. > :07:39.BMW is creating around 100 jobs at a new vehicle storage
:07:40. > :07:43.and inspection site in North Lincolnshire.
:07:44. > :07:46.The port, run by Able UK, will have room for 10,000
:07:47. > :07:48.vehicles on a 60-acre site in Killingholme.
:07:49. > :07:51.The inspection building will be ready by the end of 2017
:07:52. > :07:53.and the contract will last nine years.
:07:54. > :07:55.The Queen and Prince Philip have arrived in Norfolk today
:07:56. > :07:57.to start their Christmas holiday at Sandringham.
:07:58. > :08:00.They put off plans to travel by train yesterday because they were
:08:01. > :08:10.Today they flew from the London by helicopter instead.
:08:11. > :08:12.It was a murder that shocked the country.
:08:13. > :08:15.The brutal killing of soldier Lee Rigby outside his barracks
:08:16. > :08:21.in London by Islamic extremists three years ago.
:08:22. > :08:24.Since then ,Lee's mother Lyn has been working to set up
:08:25. > :08:27.a foundation in his name - and she is also supporting a Hull
:08:28. > :08:29.based charity that's hoping to provide homes
:08:30. > :08:35.I'll be speaking to her in a moment, but first
:08:36. > :08:43.When two terrorists butchered 25-year-old Fusilier Lee Rigby
:08:44. > :08:44.in broad daylight, it horrified the nation.
:08:45. > :08:47.Ever since, Lee's mum, Lyn, has been channelling that grief
:08:48. > :08:56.Today, she and her husband Ian visited one of the homes refurbished
:08:57. > :09:04.by the Hull For Heroes projects in the city.
:09:05. > :09:09.Lyn's set up the Lee Rigby Foundation and wants to provide
:09:10. > :09:12.holiday homes to look after bereaved military families and
:09:13. > :09:19.is drawing inspiration from what's been done here.
:09:20. > :09:23.I'm amazed, they have done a fantastic job. I think it's
:09:24. > :09:39.beautiful inside and out. This is the builder behind the
:09:40. > :09:47.charity and is delighted that Lyn are supporting their project and
:09:48. > :10:00.they will do the same for her charity. What Lynn has done, we will
:10:01. > :10:03.Paul knows exactly what it is like to be bereaved and traumatised. They
:10:04. > :10:11.say that helping others is the best way to help.
:10:12. > :10:18.Earlier today, I spoke to in Lee Rigby's ma'am.
:10:19. > :10:21.Why did he think their work was important?
:10:22. > :10:24.Lee was a big fan of Help For Heroes because he always wanted
:10:25. > :10:27.And he liked the work that they did in
:10:28. > :10:31.After the tragedy, did you find that there was
:10:32. > :10:33.enough support and help and just generally for bereaved families?
:10:34. > :10:38.No, we never got any support, really from Help For Heroes.
:10:39. > :10:44.As we are not next of kin, the families, most of
:10:45. > :10:48.the parents have lost loved ones, they don't get the support
:10:49. > :10:55.No. No.
:10:56. > :10:58.That is terrible, isn't it? Yes.
:10:59. > :11:01.Basically, if you are not next of kin, you don't get looked after.
:11:02. > :11:31.He was always happy, fun-loving, chirpy.
:11:32. > :11:34.Could clear a dance floor within a minute, with his dancing
:11:35. > :11:38.But he had a heart of gold. And the pain just never eases?
:11:39. > :11:39.No. No, it's their constantly.
:11:40. > :11:41.What do you think of the brilliant work
:11:42. > :11:45.It's absolutely amazing what Paul and all
:11:46. > :11:49.They should be so proud of what they are doing.
:11:50. > :11:52.Is it right that we have to rely on people's kindness and
:11:53. > :11:57.good nature or does there need to be something more official?
:11:58. > :11:59.Yeah, I think the army could do more in
:12:00. > :12:02.helping veterans and the bereaved families.
:12:03. > :12:05.Do you think we don't treat them well enough for what they
:12:06. > :12:09.have signed up, or decided to do for us?
:12:10. > :12:17.They gave their lives to protect us and when they
:12:18. > :12:20.came out the army, they are not used to civilian life, being in the army
:12:21. > :12:24.they are told what to do, when to do it and how to do it
:12:25. > :12:26.and when they come out, they are just totally
:12:27. > :12:29.There is no help for them whatsoever.
:12:30. > :12:32.And presumably, the last few years have just been...
:12:33. > :12:38.You have to. You have to get up.
:12:39. > :12:41.I've still got two young girls at home which, you know,
:12:42. > :12:45.they don't want to lose their mum as well as losing a brother.
:12:46. > :12:48.So you have to put on that brave face and
:12:49. > :13:24.In credible woman, talking to me earlier, Lee Rigby's mother, Lyn.
:13:25. > :13:28.Still to come, closing shops on Boxing Day? Some people are happy to
:13:29. > :13:34.work, but they shouldn't be forced to work. They should be able to have
:13:35. > :13:39.quality time with their families. The nice's photograph was taken of
:13:40. > :13:47.the sunset at Humber Bridge. Stunning picture there.
:13:48. > :13:57.Some stunning pictures recently. I could be a forecaster! Talking of
:13:58. > :14:02.rubbish! The daily work -- weather forecast in New York was spot on,
:14:03. > :14:09.night after night, says a viewer. What are you saying there?
:14:10. > :14:15.Are you taking leave the? Would you like to just the forecast?!
:14:16. > :14:23.Is pretty disturbed over the next few days with a warning in place.
:14:24. > :14:30.Winds. They will be turning into gales and possibly severe. 50 to 60
:14:31. > :14:34.mph. Some areas might be higher tomorrow afternoon. Ahead of this
:14:35. > :14:39.cold front, all associated with storm Barbara, I am sure you have
:14:40. > :14:43.heard about her. That will bring heavy rain tomorrow afternoon.
:14:44. > :14:50.Christmas Day, exceptionally mild. No chance of a white Christmas. The
:14:51. > :14:56.winds will pick-up. 13 degrees on Christmas afternoon. In the
:14:57. > :15:00.short-term, you can see we have a lot of clear whether across East
:15:01. > :15:05.from the odd isolated shower, mainly from the odd isolated shower, mainly
:15:06. > :15:12.for West won't show, it looks like the night will be fine. -- West
:15:13. > :15:23.Yorkshire. Temperatures will be down to about two Celsius. These are your
:15:24. > :15:28.sunrise and high water times. It looks like we are off to a bright
:15:29. > :15:32.start with some sunshine. It will cloud over through the morning. The
:15:33. > :15:40.wind strengthens and from mid to late afternoon, this cold front will
:15:41. > :15:42.bring a spell of heavy rain across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire,
:15:43. > :15:49.unpleasant conditions. Top temperatures academic with that
:15:50. > :15:54.strength of wind. Other than the wind, the Christmas weekend not
:15:55. > :15:57.looking too bad. Sunshine on Christmas Eve, mostly fine on
:15:58. > :16:05.Christmas Day, with some rain at the end. Exceptionally mild.
:16:06. > :16:09.I was just checking that we recorded that, not a chance that it will snow
:16:10. > :16:17.on Christmas Day! I'm very confident.
:16:18. > :16:19.Keep that recorded. Have a good holiday, Peter.
:16:20. > :16:25.Thank you very much, good night. People who jump red lights
:16:26. > :16:27.in Hull could be caught by new cameras and fined -
:16:28. > :16:30.if the City Council gets its way. The authority wants to trial the use
:16:31. > :16:33.of numberplate recognition cameras at key junctions in the city
:16:34. > :16:35.and claim its being done But some motorists fear
:16:36. > :16:39.its about making money from fines. One of the busiest junctions in Hull
:16:40. > :16:51.- but when the lights go red, To end this the city wants
:16:52. > :16:55.to introduce Automatic Number plate recognition cameras -
:16:56. > :16:57.to some of its roads. There have been incidents
:16:58. > :16:59.in the past wearing red light jumpers have ended up causing
:17:00. > :17:01.serious accidents and It's a national problem
:17:02. > :17:06.but there seems to be quite a high Unless the lights are green,
:17:07. > :17:11.drivers must stop. There are a few exceptions,
:17:12. > :17:13.but committing this offence carries three penalty points
:17:14. > :17:18.and a fine of ?100. During the pilot, traffic light
:17:19. > :17:21.cameras will capture the details of motorists
:17:22. > :17:25.who are jumping the lights. Drivers during the trial phase
:17:26. > :17:28.will not be penalised, but information will be sent
:17:29. > :17:32.to the Home Office for a case to be A number of cities throughout the UK
:17:33. > :17:39.already have this system in place but it would be a first
:17:40. > :17:43.for East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. "A red light is a clearly understood
:17:44. > :17:47.instruction to stop and failure to comply can put yourself,
:17:48. > :17:50.other road users and Safer Roads Humber hasn't yet
:17:51. > :17:56.received a formal bid, but would need to approve
:17:57. > :17:59.and fund the idea. Money from fines would also go
:18:00. > :18:04.to its road safety work. They can cause a crash,
:18:05. > :18:06.if they are jumping the red lights and the other ones are coming,
:18:07. > :18:10.so yeah, definitely agree. Sometimes it gets close,
:18:11. > :18:12.it changes quite quick. I don't think I should be
:18:13. > :18:20.put in place for that. -- I don't think fines should be put
:18:21. > :18:25.in place. Another way of funding,
:18:26. > :18:27.getting money off people. I don't like it, from a privacy
:18:28. > :18:31.the point of view, but with hardly any coppers on the street,
:18:32. > :18:33.how well you going to The cameras could be in place
:18:34. > :18:45.by the autumn of next year. Are these finds a good idea? There
:18:46. > :18:49.is something you might want to comment on. Is it just another way
:18:50. > :18:52.of catching motorists and making them pay money. The e-mail and text
:18:53. > :19:03.number is there. ?40,000 has been spent rescuing
:19:04. > :19:09.animals this year. A seven foot long boa constrictor was one of the more
:19:10. > :19:13.unusual animals to be rescued by the fire and rescue. ?20,000 was spent
:19:14. > :19:20.saving livestock. It can be anything from a cat to a horse, sheep, cow or
:19:21. > :19:22.even something strange. We have had incidents when we have attended
:19:23. > :19:30.snakes that needed rescuing, and even an elephant!
:19:31. > :19:36.Skaters at Grimsby's ice rink have reacted angrily to the decision to
:19:37. > :19:37.shut it. It was announced yesterday that
:19:38. > :19:40.Grimsby's Ice Arena is to close The decision was made
:19:41. > :19:44.by councillors, who said the rink There's been opposition
:19:45. > :19:47.from some local groups I feel a bit sad, because I like
:19:48. > :19:51.coming here quite a lot. It's like, we haven't
:19:52. > :19:53.got one around us. It's sad, because it's
:19:54. > :19:55.entertainment for everybody. The closest ice rink apart
:19:56. > :19:57.from Lincoln, when it's open It's the first time our
:19:58. > :20:00.kids are ice-skating, So if they close it,
:20:01. > :20:05.I will be is really sad So many of you got in touch
:20:06. > :21:06.regarding the closure Everyday on what that macro every
:21:07. > :21:10.year on Boxing Day, more than ?3 million is spent in the sales. Some
:21:11. > :21:16.people think the shop should not be open. The Lincoln MP thinks people
:21:17. > :21:20.should be given time off to spend time with their family. Wolves are
:21:21. > :21:25.140,000 people have signed a petition saying the same. -- more
:21:26. > :21:30.than 140,000 people. For some it's as much a part
:21:31. > :21:33.of Christmas as turkey and tinsel - While stores used to close
:21:34. > :21:37.for the whole festive period, So staff have to go back to work.
:21:38. > :21:42.And some say that's not right. Christmas time is a time
:21:43. > :21:44.to be spending with your If you have only got one day off,
:21:45. > :21:48.which is Christmas Day, you're probably worried
:21:49. > :21:51.about what time you have to get up the next day and go into work,
:21:52. > :21:54.if you're made to go into work. Some people are happy to work
:21:55. > :21:57.but I don't think people We should allow people
:21:58. > :22:00.to have some quality time Last year, more than 36,000
:22:01. > :22:04.people in the UK had to go But many more people hit the stores
:22:05. > :22:09.- an estimated 22 million shoppers And big firms say they
:22:10. > :22:21.rely on that trade. Retailers don't just have to compete
:22:22. > :22:25.with other high street shops, they have to compete with Internet
:22:26. > :22:30.shopping. People will be shopping online on Christmas Day. To be
:22:31. > :22:32.closed on Boxing Day as well for a high street retailer gives away more
:22:33. > :22:33.trade on Boxing Day. shut for Boxing day -
:22:34. > :22:38.the owner many stores only open because they feel
:22:39. > :22:49.like they need to compete. Especially with the pressure for
:22:50. > :22:53.sales and supplied, it is that a busy time, there is such a pressure
:22:54. > :23:00.for small businesses and everything is so commercialised these days. So
:23:01. > :23:09.do people really want to spend their holiday on the high Street. I figure
:23:10. > :23:13.should own -- thing should be open on Boxing Day but only if they are
:23:14. > :23:20.necessary. I like to go to the sales! We relax on Christmas Day,
:23:21. > :23:22.why should we relax on Christmas -- Boxing Day as well.
:23:23. > :23:24.But even if you'll be home with a cold turkey sandwich,
:23:25. > :23:27.it looks like this modern Christmas traditions is set to continue.
:23:28. > :23:30.Earlier I spoke to the Manager of the St Stephen's
:23:31. > :23:33.I started by asking whether he thought shop staff
:23:34. > :23:47.Boxing Day is a fun day, Boxing Day is a customer day.
:23:48. > :23:51.I think... So, they don't deserve a rest?
:23:52. > :23:55.But if you work in retail, it's one of those great days you have.
:23:56. > :23:58.Not great if you have to work, is it?
:23:59. > :24:01.Several MPs have said that it should be a day of rest.
:24:02. > :24:06.I think it is, but I think for those of us who work,
:24:07. > :24:10.So everybody who is working is choosing to work?
:24:11. > :24:13.I think so, yes. And it's also a premium paying day.
:24:14. > :24:15.If people are desperate to buy something, they can just
:24:16. > :24:18.go online and buy it, if they are that desperate.
:24:19. > :24:20.They have had weeks to go to the shops.
:24:21. > :24:23.It's a very special day. It's the first day of the sales...
:24:24. > :24:25.It's a big day for you to make money?
:24:26. > :24:29.Is a beautiful day to get out of the house.
:24:30. > :24:31.You have had two days of turkey and chestnuts...
:24:32. > :24:35.If I want to get out of the house, I'll go for a walk
:24:36. > :24:37.No, come shopping. It's great fun.
:24:38. > :24:41.You get some amazing bargains and it really is a great day to shop.
:24:42. > :24:43.Can they turn round and say they don't want to work?
:24:44. > :24:47.You said earlier today, that's shopping can be a family day out.
:24:48. > :24:58.When you have the family altogether, which is quite rare these days,
:24:59. > :25:01.and it's a day out for Mum, for Dad, for the girls, for the kids.
:25:02. > :25:06.And it's one day that we can all come out...
:25:07. > :25:11.Even if Dad just sits and read his paper and have a coffee.
:25:12. > :25:15.Well, most people can tell that you're a salesman!
:25:16. > :25:18.I would have thought that people could just do their shopping online
:25:19. > :25:20.and not have to leave the house and go...
:25:21. > :25:32.They always can, but I think it's about supporting your high street,
:25:33. > :25:34.because that's what we're there for and it's about
:25:35. > :25:37.People have had weeks to do their shopping.
:25:38. > :25:39.But not to get some great bargains, Peter.
:25:40. > :25:40.Be there at 6am. Feel the thrill.
:25:41. > :25:42.There's that jumper you've always wanted...
:25:43. > :25:46.Oh, for heaven 's sake! Feel the thrill?
:25:47. > :25:57.If I come into St Stevens, will I find you?
:25:58. > :26:01.I will be there at 6am, I will be there at ten o'clock.
:26:02. > :26:09.Very good to see you. Thank you very much.
:26:10. > :26:12.Let's get a recap of the national and regional headlines.
:26:13. > :26:13.Armed police will be on Lincolnshire's streets
:26:14. > :26:17.Tomorrow's weather - a dry morning with brighter spells
:26:18. > :26:19.at first, turning wet in the afternoon with some
:26:20. > :26:33.Now, on the subject of armed police in Lincolnshire over Christmas and
:26:34. > :26:37.the New Year. Armed police would not act as a
:26:38. > :26:43.deterrent to the terrorists. They will find a way. John says,
:26:44. > :26:46.very reassuring to see on officers and it is bound to act as a
:26:47. > :26:52.deterrent. Frank says, all German officers wear
:26:53. > :26:54.side arms. This did not help in this latest atrocity.
:26:55. > :27:00.Terry says all police should carry weapons, most European police have
:27:01. > :27:03.them, no problem. It would be a few -- there would be a few police
:27:04. > :27:08.officers alive today if they had been armed.
:27:09. > :27:13.Dave says, excellent move, I am amazed at the naivete of some people
:27:14. > :27:18.think it is not necessary. Jean says, I never believe we should
:27:19. > :27:23.Armagh police. We fought so hard against this. What have we become?
:27:24. > :27:32.We managed to be an un-armed police force, it is not about being naive,
:27:33. > :27:37.if you are ruling the many. Ryan says, I totally agree with the
:27:38. > :27:41.presence of armed police officers in public. Big response on that story,
:27:42. > :27:44.not surprisingly. Join me later if you can. If not,
:27:45. > :27:46.see you tomorrow.