22/12/2016 Look North (East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire)

Good evening and welcome to BBC Look North.

Armed police will be on Lincolnshire's streets

after the deadly lorry attack in Berlin.

This is solely a reassurance and a patrol from officers that have the

capability to respond, should they need to.

A food processing plant has gone into administration just

days before Christmas - around 50 jobs are at risk.

Some workers say they haven't been paid despite putting in extra time

for Christmas. Catching drivers who jump red

lights - the new cameras And a call to keep shops closed

on Boxing day so people can spend I do go out in the sales, actually.

We relax on Christmas Day, why shouldn't we relax on Boxing Day as

well. And a warning in place for tomorrow,

gales which could be very strong. Join me later for the forecast.

Armed police will patrol busy and crowded places

across Lincolnshire over Christmas and the New Year.

It comes after the deadly lorry attack in Berlin on Monday.

Officers say there is no specific threat here but the patrols

will offer reassurance and will remind people

Jill Archbold is live in Lincoln for us tonight -

what more have the police said about why they are doing this?

All of the major forces of Europe routinely carry guns on duty, but

most in this country do not. Those that do are usually only seen at

airports or particularly busy railway stations. The decision to

give them a visible presence in counties like Lincolnshire has been

made for one main reason, to offer greater reassurance to members of

the public in the wake of recent events in Berlin.

It's familiar front page news - another suspected terror

attack on foreign soil - this time at a German Christmas

Because of these events, armed police from forces

in the East Midlands, including Lincolnshire,

will now patrol busy and crowded areas this Christmas.

This is solely a reassurance and a patrol from

officers that have got the capability.

Those that go through airports routinely we deploy

officers carrying firearms in that environment

and all we are doing is

we're taking that tactic and using it in areas

where we know there are

high volumes of members of the public.

But do people on one of Lincoln's busiest streets feel reassured

They would make me feel nervous, but it does seem that times

are changing quite a lot and there are more terrorist attacks.

I do feel incredibly safe when I'm here

but I think it would make me feel like there

is something to fear if I saw that.

The UK's terror threat has been ranked as severe since 2014,

But senior firearms officers working across Lincolnshire say there is no

specific threat to the East Midlands.

The patrols are happening across four police force areas

but officers have also been deployed in cities

It would be a deterrent and I think we have got to see it positively.

And don't forget, these armed officers are just normal

They gone through all the same training,

they've carried out similar roles to unarmed officers, so they are

They are not there to be frightened of.

They are doing their job and one of the key

Police carrying guns might be an uncommon sight in Lincolnshire,

but it's hoped their presence in crowded places will help

people feel reassured and alert, but not alarmed.

The armed patrols will take place across four counties in the East

Midlands. But some other, much larger force areas, including

Manchester and Merseyside say they won't have anything similar across

the Christmas period. One of the senior officers in Nottinghamshire

Police has acknowledged that this is a subject that divides people and he

has said in interview that he fully expects he will get a very mixed

response from members of the public. But this is something that has only

taken place across -- is only taking place across the festive period and

will finish around January three. On that subject...

Would you feel reassured and safe if you saw armed

Or is it an unnecessary overreaction by senior officers?

Should police officers with guns be walking through busy shopping

We will have some of your comments at seven o'clock. I look forward to

hearing from you. A fish processing company has gone

into administration. Fishgate is believed to employ around 50 people

and makes frozen meals for some major supermarkets. A sign on the

factory door says that staff will get more details in the post. Our

reporter is there this evening. This is very sad news so close to

Christmas, what do we know tonight? It is certainly not what they wanted

to hear, because this fish processing plant is close behind me

in this industrial estate Park. It's areas have been emptied by workers

this afternoon. We received an e-mail telling us that staff had

worked extra hours to meet the demand from the company only to turn

up and find that sign on the door. Basically it was saying that the

company was closed, the factory was closed and they would be notified by

first class post as to exactly what had happened. In the last few hours,

I have spoken to the director of the company, Kenneth Bottomley, who

confirmed that the company would be going into administration, but he

could not say whether or not any of the employees would be paid for

their work to date. That is in the hands of administrators. Staff

locally are already looking for other jobs and in terms of how this

is affecting the local community, in a nearby village, the pup has

cancelled the Christmas party for Fishgate staff which was due to

happen tomorrow night. -- the public house.

Yorkshire has taken in more Syrian refugees than any other region

in England, according to figures from the Home Office.

403 came here in the 12 months up to the end of September

under the vulnerable persons resettlement scheme.

There are large disparities in the figures though.

Lincolnshire has not accepted a single refugee yet,

BMW is creating around 100 jobs at a new vehicle storage

and inspection site in North Lincolnshire.

The port, run by Able UK, will have room for 10,000

vehicles on a 60-acre site in Killingholme.

The inspection building will be ready by the end of 2017

and the contract will last nine years.

The Queen and Prince Philip have arrived in Norfolk today

to start their Christmas holiday at Sandringham.

They put off plans to travel by train yesterday because they were

Today they flew from the London by helicopter instead.

It was a murder that shocked the country.

The brutal killing of soldier Lee Rigby outside his barracks

in London by Islamic extremists three years ago.

Since then ,Lee's mother Lyn has been working to set up

a foundation in his name - and she is also supporting a Hull

based charity that's hoping to provide homes

I'll be speaking to her in a moment, but first

When two terrorists butchered 25-year-old Fusilier Lee Rigby

in broad daylight, it horrified the nation.

Ever since, Lee's mum, Lyn, has been channelling that grief

Today, she and her husband Ian visited one of the homes refurbished

by the Hull For Heroes projects in the city.

Lyn's set up the Lee Rigby Foundation and wants to provide

holiday homes to look after bereaved military families and

is drawing inspiration from what's been done here.

I'm amazed, they have done a fantastic job. I think it's

beautiful inside and out. This is the builder behind the

charity and is delighted that Lyn are supporting their project and

they will do the same for her charity. What Lynn has done, we will

Paul knows exactly what it is like to be bereaved and traumatised. They

say that helping others is the best way to help.

Earlier today, I spoke to in Lee Rigby's ma'am.

Why did he think their work was important?

Lee was a big fan of Help For Heroes because he always wanted

And he liked the work that they did in

After the tragedy, did you find that there was

enough support and help and just generally for bereaved families?

No, we never got any support, really from Help For Heroes.

As we are not next of kin, the families, most of

the parents have lost loved ones, they don't get the support

No. No.

That is terrible, isn't it? Yes.

Basically, if you are not next of kin, you don't get looked after.

He was always happy, fun-loving, chirpy.

Could clear a dance floor within a minute, with his dancing

But he had a heart of gold. And the pain just never eases?

No. No, it's their constantly.

What do you think of the brilliant work

It's absolutely amazing what Paul and all

They should be so proud of what they are doing.

Is it right that we have to rely on people's kindness and

good nature or does there need to be something more official?

Yeah, I think the army could do more in

helping veterans and the bereaved families.

Do you think we don't treat them well enough for what they

have signed up, or decided to do for us?

They gave their lives to protect us and when they

came out the army, they are not used to civilian life, being in the army

they are told what to do, when to do it and how to do it

and when they come out, they are just totally

There is no help for them whatsoever.

And presumably, the last few years have just been...

You have to. You have to get up.

I've still got two young girls at home which, you know,

they don't want to lose their mum as well as losing a brother.

So you have to put on that brave face and

In credible woman, talking to me earlier, Lee Rigby's mother, Lyn.

Still to come, closing shops on Boxing Day? Some people are happy to

work, but they shouldn't be forced to work. They should be able to have

quality time with their families. The nice's photograph was taken of

the sunset at Humber Bridge. Stunning picture there.

Some stunning pictures recently. I could be a forecaster! Talking of

rubbish! The daily work -- weather forecast in New York was spot on,

night after night, says a viewer. What are you saying there?

Are you taking leave the? Would you like to just the forecast?!

Is pretty disturbed over the next few days with a warning in place.

Winds. They will be turning into gales and possibly severe. 50 to 60

mph. Some areas might be higher tomorrow afternoon. Ahead of this

cold front, all associated with storm Barbara, I am sure you have

heard about her. That will bring heavy rain tomorrow afternoon.

Christmas Day, exceptionally mild. No chance of a white Christmas. The

winds will pick-up. 13 degrees on Christmas afternoon. In the

short-term, you can see we have a lot of clear whether across East

from the odd isolated shower, mainly from the odd isolated shower, mainly

for West won't show, it looks like the night will be fine. -- West

Yorkshire. Temperatures will be down to about two Celsius. These are your

sunrise and high water times. It looks like we are off to a bright

start with some sunshine. It will cloud over through the morning. The

wind strengthens and from mid to late afternoon, this cold front will

bring a spell of heavy rain across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire,

unpleasant conditions. Top temperatures academic with that

strength of wind. Other than the wind, the Christmas weekend not

looking too bad. Sunshine on Christmas Eve, mostly fine on

Christmas Day, with some rain at the end. Exceptionally mild.

I was just checking that we recorded that, not a chance that it will snow

on Christmas Day! I'm very confident.

Keep that recorded. Have a good holiday, Peter.

Thank you very much, good night. People who jump red lights

in Hull could be caught by new cameras and fined -

if the City Council gets its way. The authority wants to trial the use

of numberplate recognition cameras at key junctions in the city

and claim its being done But some motorists fear

its about making money from fines. One of the busiest junctions in Hull

- but when the lights go red, To end this the city wants

to introduce Automatic Number plate recognition cameras -

to some of its roads. There have been incidents

in the past wearing red light jumpers have ended up causing

serious accidents and It's a national problem

but there seems to be quite a high Unless the lights are green,

drivers must stop. There are a few exceptions,

but committing this offence carries three penalty points

and a fine of ?100. During the pilot, traffic light

cameras will capture the details of motorists

who are jumping the lights. Drivers during the trial phase

will not be penalised, but information will be sent

to the Home Office for a case to be A number of cities throughout the UK

already have this system in place but it would be a first

for East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. "A red light is a clearly understood

instruction to stop and failure to comply can put yourself,

other road users and Safer Roads Humber hasn't yet

received a formal bid, but would need to approve

and fund the idea. Money from fines would also go

to its road safety work. They can cause a crash,

if they are jumping the red lights and the other ones are coming,

so yeah, definitely agree. Sometimes it gets close,

it changes quite quick. I don't think I should be

put in place for that. -- I don't think fines should be put

in place. Another way of funding,

getting money off people. I don't like it, from a privacy

the point of view, but with hardly any coppers on the street,

how well you going to The cameras could be in place

by the autumn of next year. Are these finds a good idea? There

is something you might want to comment on. Is it just another way

of catching motorists and making them pay money. The e-mail and text

number is there. ?40,000 has been spent rescuing

animals this year. A seven foot long boa constrictor was one of the more

unusual animals to be rescued by the fire and rescue. ?20,000 was spent

saving livestock. It can be anything from a cat to a horse, sheep, cow or

even something strange. We have had incidents when we have attended

snakes that needed rescuing, and even an elephant!

Skaters at Grimsby's ice rink have reacted angrily to the decision to

shut it. It was announced yesterday that

Grimsby's Ice Arena is to close The decision was made

by councillors, who said the rink There's been opposition

from some local groups I feel a bit sad, because I like

coming here quite a lot. It's like, we haven't

got one around us. It's sad, because it's

entertainment for everybody. The closest ice rink apart

from Lincoln, when it's open It's the first time our

kids are ice-skating, So if they close it,

I will be is really sad So many of you got in touch

regarding the closure Everyday on what that macro every

year on Boxing Day, more than ?3 million is spent in the sales. Some

people think the shop should not be open. The Lincoln MP thinks people

should be given time off to spend time with their family. Wolves are

140,000 people have signed a petition saying the same. -- more

than 140,000 people. For some it's as much a part

of Christmas as turkey and tinsel - While stores used to close

for the whole festive period, So staff have to go back to work.

And some say that's not right. Christmas time is a time

to be spending with your If you have only got one day off,

which is Christmas Day, you're probably worried

about what time you have to get up the next day and go into work,

if you're made to go into work. Some people are happy to work

but I don't think people We should allow people

to have some quality time Last year, more than 36,000

people in the UK had to go But many more people hit the stores

- an estimated 22 million shoppers And big firms say they

rely on that trade. Retailers don't just have to compete

with other high street shops, they have to compete with Internet

shopping. People will be shopping online on Christmas Day. To be

closed on Boxing Day as well for a high street retailer gives away more

trade on Boxing Day. shut for Boxing day -

the owner many stores only open because they feel

like they need to compete. Especially with the pressure for

sales and supplied, it is that a busy time, there is such a pressure

for small businesses and everything is so commercialised these days. So

do people really want to spend their holiday on the high Street. I figure

should own -- thing should be open on Boxing Day but only if they are

necessary. I like to go to the sales! We relax on Christmas Day,

why should we relax on Christmas -- Boxing Day as well.

But even if you'll be home with a cold turkey sandwich,

it looks like this modern Christmas traditions is set to continue.

Earlier I spoke to the Manager of the St Stephen's

I started by asking whether he thought shop staff

Boxing Day is a fun day, Boxing Day is a customer day.

I think... So, they don't deserve a rest?

But if you work in retail, it's one of those great days you have.

Not great if you have to work, is it?

Several MPs have said that it should be a day of rest.

I think it is, but I think for those of us who work,

So everybody who is working is choosing to work?

I think so, yes. And it's also a premium paying day.

If people are desperate to buy something, they can just

go online and buy it, if they are that desperate.

They have had weeks to go to the shops.

It's a very special day. It's the first day of the sales...

It's a big day for you to make money?

Is a beautiful day to get out of the house.

You have had two days of turkey and chestnuts...

If I want to get out of the house, I'll go for a walk

No, come shopping. It's great fun.

You get some amazing bargains and it really is a great day to shop.

Can they turn round and say they don't want to work?

You said earlier today, that's shopping can be a family day out.

When you have the family altogether, which is quite rare these days,

and it's a day out for Mum, for Dad, for the girls, for the kids.

And it's one day that we can all come out...

Even if Dad just sits and read his paper and have a coffee.

Well, most people can tell that you're a salesman!

I would have thought that people could just do their shopping online

and not have to leave the house and go...

They always can, but I think it's about supporting your high street,

because that's what we're there for and it's about

People have had weeks to do their shopping.

But not to get some great bargains, Peter.

Be there at 6am. Feel the thrill.

There's that jumper you've always wanted...

Oh, for heaven 's sake! Feel the thrill?

If I come into St Stevens, will I find you?

I will be there at 6am, I will be there at ten o'clock.

Very good to see you. Thank you very much.

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

Armed police will be on Lincolnshire's streets

Tomorrow's weather - a dry morning with brighter spells

at first, turning wet in the afternoon with some

Now, on the subject of armed police in Lincolnshire over Christmas and

the New Year. Armed police would not act as a

deterrent to the terrorists. They will find a way. John says,

very reassuring to see on officers and it is bound to act as a

deterrent. Frank says, all German officers wear

side arms. This did not help in this latest atrocity.

Terry says all police should carry weapons, most European police have

them, no problem. It would be a few -- there would be a few police

officers alive today if they had been armed.

Dave says, excellent move, I am amazed at the naivete of some people

think it is not necessary. Jean says, I never believe we should

Armagh police. We fought so hard against this. What have we become?

We managed to be an un-armed police force, it is not about being naive,

if you are ruling the many. Ryan says, I totally agree with the

presence of armed police officers in public. Big response on that story,

not surprisingly. Join me later if you can. If not,

see you tomorrow.