09/12/2013 Look North (North East and Cumbria)

light rain. It will be damp across the north and west. That's all from

the BBC news at six. Hello and welcome to Monday's Look

North. Tonight. He died in an industrial steam oven in a factory

and an inquest tries to find out why he went in. One of the North's rural

communities becomes one of the first communities in Britain to receive

superfast broadband. Why darkest Northumberland is one of

the best places in the world to enjoy the wonders of the universe.

And, oh, deer! Has anyone seen Borneo, the spooked reindeer who

fled for his own elf and safety? It was a momentous weekend for

Newcastle United but what exactly did this lot have to do with the

magpies first win at Old Trafford in more than 40 years?

First, just why did a factory worker end up inside an industrial steam

oven which reach temperatures of up to 145 Celsius? Angus has heard how

this man's death would have been rapid after he got into the machine

at the Pirelli factory last September. He had been making rubber

coated hoops for use in tyres when, for some reason, he entered the

oven. George folder's body was found in a

machine that reach temperatures of 145 Celsius but today medical

experts agreed the residual heat inside the industrial steam oven

would have overcome the factory worker before it was even switched

on. The 48`year`old father of two had been making rubber coated wire

rings used to strengthen ties at the Pirelli factory in Carlisle. The

process involved hardening them in an auto cave, a large steel cylinder

into which steam is pumped. Each cycle lasts 15 minutes. The

temperature would have been at its peak. Home Office pathologist Alice

Armer said her postmortem examination showed no evidence of a

salt or third`party involvement. `` of salt. The temperature would have

been 80 Celsius, even between cycles and the metal walls would have been

at a heat of 135 Celsius. She told being quest that environment would

have been so hostile, his death would have been extremely rapid

after entering the oven. Health and safety inspector Michael Griffiths

said that the man went into the machine at around 4pm on Sunday 30th

of September last year. His collie could have shut the door without

seeing him. `` his colleague. The coroner told jurors that there would

be some evidence the man suffered from anxiety but it would be

challenged. Insurers were warned that the evidence they would see

over the next five days would be awful and distressing. The man's

wife became increasingly upset as details of his injuries were read

out in court. Jurors have been caught they must try to work out why

the man entered that machine in the first place. `` jurors have been

told. More than three years on, and new

revelations about the Raoul Moat shooting spree emerged today. At an

inquest into the death of Christopher Brown, who was shot dead

by Moat, the woman who both men had fallen for, took her turn in the

witness box. And she accepted that she'd provoked a furious Moat by

telling him Mr Brown would beat him in a fight, and she also admitted

that she hadn't told Mr Brown of Moat's history with firearms. Our

chief reporter Chris Stewart has the story. Moat was a man on the war

path, the man heard today. And it started here. Lying in wait for his

former partner and the new man in her life. The evidence of Samantha

Stobbart today turned up details never known about before. Among them

that Moat would frequently assault her and trash her home. That any man

who so much approached her would risk a beating. And then she was

asked if she'd ever seen Moat with a shotgun, and she said "no". But she

was then referred to a state and which was never made public until

today, the statement she made into the police in which she said she had

seen Moat with shotguns on two occasions. She said, "yes, that was

correct. " She was asked if she ever told her new boyfriend, Christopher

Brown, that Moat had had possession of shotguns. She replied, "no.". The

man representing Northumberland police asked about telephone

conversations Ms Stobart had had with Moat. Under cross`examination,

she accepted she was effectively throwing down the gauntlet to Moat.

He continued. Chris might have known there was a fight ruling but he

wouldn't have known that this was a man who had in the past possessed

guns and you know being a black belt in any martial art is no defence to

a gun. That, too, was accepted by Ms Stobart. She herself would be shot

as would a policeman before Moat turned his gun on himself when he

was trapped in Northumberland. Formal identification is due to take

place on a body, recovered yesterday, from the River Wear in

Durham. The police believe it could be that of missing Durham University

student Sope Peters. He was last seen on a night out in Durham city

at the end of October. His family have been informed, and an inquest

is expected to open in the next few days.

Some patients, travelling by ambulance to Accident and Emergency

departments in the north`east, are waiting in the vehicles much longer

than the recommended 15 minutes, figures show. The average handover

time for the north`east Ambulance Service NHS Trust was just under ten

minutes, during a 12`week period from August to October this year.

However, the longest handover times ranged from just over an hour and a

half, to almost three and three`quarter hours. The figures

were obtained by the BBC under the Freedom of Information Act. Rothbury

in Northumberland will become the first place in Britain to be

connected to superfast broadband as part of a government scheme. The

Rural Community Fund will see the village and surrounding areas

connected. But while the information superhighway's on its way, one of

Rothbury's more conventional highways has been closed for nearly

a year. Here's our political correspondent Mark Denten.

A small ceremony by Rothbury and the start of a new area in the village.

It is the first community in Britain to get superfast broadband as part

of a government Rural Community Fund. We could get ?17 billion up

left in the economy because of this. That, ?4.6 billion could be in rural

communities and 90% would be outside London and the Home Counties. We

will be laying 660 kilometres of new fibre across the county. Bringing

fibre to Rothbury is very difficult and rebuilding the local

infrastructure to put fibre in so that the fastest broadband can be

delivered is very tricky. Huge logistical challenge. While I rapid

superhighways coming here one of Rothbury's normal highways remains

very slow. In fact, it is shut. The B6344 has been closed since Boxing

Day last year. Would people preferred the information

superhighway? We would prefer as a business owner the road open, to be

quite honest. That would benefit our business far more than superfast

broadband. What would you prefer? Very quick Internet or an open

road? For my business, a road. Simply because I have customers that

don't come here now. That is it. I am down on takings. I don't even

have a computer or anything. Would you rather have the information

superhighway or a highway? I'd rather have a highway. There's one

more thing. We were hoping to send you this report through the magic of

the new superfast broadband but we can't. BT tell us we'd have to place

an order first. It seems both highways and superhighways take

their time. Mark Denten is with me now. When can

we all expect to benefit from this super fast broadband? Well, there is

no doubt this is the news and good news for Rothbury that the superfast

broadband is on the way. Not everybody in Rothbury and the

surrounding areas will get it until March. Crucially, you need to

actually say you want it, even if you've got another form of

Internet, you must actually say and an engineer will come round and

fitted. In terms of other areas, the target is 95% of homes and

businesses with that superfast broadband right 2016. The difficult

thing is going to be that final 5% because no one knows exactly how

much that will cost. And about the road, don't hold your breath. Either

because of complicated eulogy and the need to tender contracts, work

might not start until 2015. Oh, dear. Thank you for coming in.

It's officially one of the best places in the world to enjoy the

wonders of the universe. Northumberland National Park joins a

handful of international destinations given top status for

their exceptional dark skies. Hannah Bayman is deep in the heart of

darkest Northumberland right now and can tell us more.

Thank you. Welcome to the darkest place in England. I'm in the village

of stone hearth and this village in Northumberland is hundreds of miles

`` and hundreds of miles of surrounding countryside has become

part of the dark sky Park, a sought`after accolade and people

here are celebrating with telescopes and binoculars and an impromptu

party tonight. It becomes one of only 13 dark sky Parks globally and

one of a handful outside the United States. People have been working

hard to get this status and we'll find out more about what they've

been doing in a moment. First, let's take a look at why they think this

is a good thing. Enjoying the beauty of our dark

skies. From telescopes in Northumberland, enthusiasts look

millions of years back in time. We can see Orion. You can see the three

bright stars. First night out, it is exciting, I've learnt lots, it's

been a great night. This meter measures light pollution. Here in

rural Northumberland, it is lower than anywhere else in England. When

you get away from light pollution, you see so much more. Not just stars

but you can see something like the Andromeda Galaxy two and a half

million miles away. It is possible to do that in Northumberland. It has

inspired me to get involved in this, so I will do a degree in physics

because of the inspiration I've gained from living in a place with

dark skies. To win the status, outside lighting here has been cut

to hit stringent targets. Fewer than 2,000 people live inside the park,

which stretches over 1,000 square kilometres from the Borders to the

Tyne Valley. More than twice as big as Galloway Dark Sky Park and now

the largest in Europe. A new ?11 million visitor centre and Youth

Hostel is also planned for the park at Once Brewed on Hadrian's Wall.

And the hope is that Dark Sky Park status will mean a big boost for

tourism. So the Milky Way is streaking across the phone. And you

can see that without the knot dealers. Yes, when the moon is not

shining. Here at his guest cottages, farmer John Wilson is already

offering stargazer breaks, with binoculars, torches and star charts

in every room. We're getting people to come here because we've got

really dark skies. They came up midnight won and no was a family

lying on a sheet, just gazing up at the stars. It is amazing! It is

great to bring so much joy to people like that, they don't experience

this when they are at home. It'll have a huge impact on the local

community in terms of tourism and bringing people into the area, some

from my point of view, it is true wonders. `` so, from my point of

view. And it's not just astronomers who come out at night. Ecologists

say dark skies are good for native wildlife too. I am really pleased

about the status. The sorts of animals that will thrive are the

ones that are very much adapted to night`time. So, owls, small mammals,

foxes, badgers, and bats. Of course, with this fantastic dark sky

we have here, they are not disturbed from their feeding patterns and they

can go about their business catching them ages. Everyone will be glad to

hear that thousands of midges are eaten every night. We should be

thankful for bats flying around our head. So, while we might not have as

much warm sunshine as some parts of the country, we now officially have

the darkest skies. Could this inky blackness pull in as many tourists

as blazing sunshine? With me is an astronomer and a

member of the group that has led the Bedford this status. What kind of

things have people had to do here? Not that much because we did an

external lighting audit which showed we were compliant with the dark

skies socio rules. The really big thing that has happened is the

street lights. We've got modern LED lights that don't spill light, much

more efficient and I think are safer as well. What's special about the

park? What is special about the area that has got the Milky Way

stretching from horizon to horizon? It is an magical place. That is why

we want to protect and promote it. Is it the worry that a big influx of

visitors could spoiler to? I don't think so. Galloway they have had a

lift in occupancy and hotels and bed and breakfast, and we want to see

that. It is sustainable tourism, it is off`season tourism, and we can

make a go of it. Also with me, Moira, a resident. What is the

reaction? Absolutely fantastic. No complaints at all. Has it been a

nuisance to change your street lighting? Not at all, no. It is not

difficult to find your way home in the dark? Nobody is frightened of

the dark up here! It's fine. What will it mean for the village? We

will get some visitors, they will see where we live, what it's like.

It's great. Had you been into astronomy before? Had you seen some

sites? Not at all, I look forward to seeing them. So, from the darkest

place in the country, back to the studio.

Coming back down to earth now. Have you seen Borneo? Not the island, we

are talking about a reindeer who is missing in Cumbria. Borneo escaped

from his compound at Whinlatter Forest near Keswick after being

frightened by a pet dog which had somehow got into his pen. Borneo

jumped a six foot fence and hasn't been seen since. Graham Moss joined

the search for him. The empty pen, but no sign of Borneo. Work is under

way to make the compound escape proof with two new reindeer due to

arrive. Wednesday night, unfortunately, a member of the

public was using the forest and their dog got into the pen behind me

where we had two reindeer. He chased them. Unfortunately, and one of the

animals jumped out. It disappeared off into the forest. The Forestry

Commission have released this image of Borneo. He is seven, his

distinguishing features, aside from his antlers, are that he has dark

facial markings. He is partial to liken, `` lichen. He should be fine.

There is nothing that he will be unsettled to. When he gets over to

the open fell, it is very much like the Cairngorms, where he's from. The

thing is, he will be wondering, so that is why we'd like him back. This

is big, 3,000 acres of forest, that is a lot of trees. The fact is that

Borneo could be anywhere. It is big. We missed it. The reindeer is

missing. Where have you been looking? In the trees. Today's new

arrivals checked out their reinforced compound. However, as

some young visitors seemed very keen on another reindeer. As the search

for Borneo continues. Let's hope he turns up in time for Christmas.

It's not often we start Teamtalk with a little bit of history, but

that's exactly what it was this weekend when Newcastle beat

Manchester United, the first time the Magpies have won at Old Trafford

in the Premier League. In fact, the last time they won there was back in

1972 when Joe Harvey the Fairs Cup winning Manager was in charge and it

was against a team which included some of the most iconic names in the

football. `` iconic names in football. George Best, Bobby

Charlton and Dennis Law. But it was Stewart Barraclough and John Tudor

who scored the all important goals that day. They were the heroes on

12th February 1972, but who were the heroes who broke the 41`year jinx on

Saturday? Well, this lot. Spiderman, Superman, Batman and Iron Man to

name but a few. The Newcastle team celebrated the victory at Old

Trafford by getting dressed up for their Christmas Party in Dublin. It

was cancelled last year, remember. As well as the superheroes, Davide

Santon sported a Mickey Mouse outfit but there was nothing Mickey Mouse

about Saturday's performance. Newcastle got stuck in straightaway,

this tackle from Yohan Cabaye left no one in any doubt about the

approach, although his fifth yellow card means he'll miss the game

against Southampton. It may have been a good time to play David Moyes

side with Wayne Rooney suspended, but Newcastle were the better team

in every department. Player of the Month Tim Krul had to make some

impressive saves, though, not to mention this clearance from Vurnon

Anita. I'm sure it was unintentional, but it did hit his

hand. David Moyes convinced that should have been a penalty. But

Newcastle's goal was a beauty, Moussa Sissoko getting the best of

Patrice Evra before putting in a perfect cross for Cabaye to score a

goal he, and the fans, will never forget. United, Newcastle United,

that is, are becoming a force to be reckoned with. We can change our

tactics and win, and we are confident to do that which makes us

dangerous. We had contributions from everybody, I am delighted. The

biggest hero of the day was our fans. They were brilliant in the

corner. They are still going, you can still hear them now. They've

been waiting 41 years. Well, while Newcastle are climbing

higher up the Premier League table, Sunderland can't sink much lower.

This is how it looks at the bottom, with the Black Cats five points

adrift of safety after a second home defeat inside five days.

Head Coach Gus Poyet has set the team a target of doubling their

points total by the end of the year, but the Black Cats are in danger of

being cast adrift, because the teams around them have started winning.

They are just not scoring enough goals. Last year's top scorer

Fletcher is not looking the part. Now this was a blatant handball from

Sandra but it went unpunished by the referee. 15 passes strung together

before this felt Adam Johnson. He can kick with his right foot! But

then Spurs equalised. The defence went to sleep, you can't afford to

do that. Early in the second half, it was an own goal from O Shea that

gave Tottenham the points, the fifth and goals Sunderland have scored

under Gus Poyet, unbelievable. `` the fifth home go. `` fifth own

goal. Gust says it is not due to bad luck. I don't believe in confidence.

I am not taking third. Nothing to hide. You can be unlucky once or

twice. If people keep believing this is unlucky, we don't have enough

luck, they are very naive. That is not true.

Middlesbrough coach is cutting a frustrated figure. Too many mistakes

and dropped points. This game, with Birmingham city, it looked at times

Middlesbrough might record a first away win since August. They got in

front. Chris Burke drew that foul in the box 's. They equalised from the

spot. Middlesbrough did equalise later. But three points were to be.

Carl Barclay's header came three minutes into stoppage time. They are

four points above the drop zone. Hard to take that one.

Steve Bruce's Hull City won't have too far to travel to the Riverside.

Cardiff City won't fancy a trip to Saint James 's Park either the way

Newcastle are playing. Canon Graham Kavanagh's return to Sunderland

inspire an upset? That will be interesting. James Berra put them

ahead. Wigan fought back in the second half. That was an own goal.

Lee Miller had issues. Two goals in form and it effectively won it. ``

two goals in four minutes. There was a few nervous minutes at the end

from Carlisle. Carl Baker's early volley put the

visitors in front. They did have a chance to equalise but had to wait a

long time before they set up that replay.

Away from football, it was derby day for our two top`flight basketball

teams. Once again, Newcastle Eagles came out on top against the Durham

Wildcats. With Danny Huffor finding his range, the Wildcats were ahead

at the halfway stage, but only by a point. And the Eagles came storming

back in the second half, with Scott Martin hitting 21 points as the

visitors eased home to a comfortable victory, 90`75. They're in a

three`way tie at the top with Worcester Wolves and Sheffield

Sharks. The Wildcats are seventh. Away from the sport, onto the

weather. It was mild this morning, getting warmer!

Temperatures in double figures. It is a mild but rather misty, grey

Lake District shot. Over the next few days, things are set to stay

relatively mild. They should stay frost free. It will be breezy at

times with the winds coming up from the south. That could be some patchy

rain in western areas but all in all, things staying on the mild

side. Tonight, a fair amount of cloud, with a few gaps, but there

will be enough cloud with the breeze to keep the temperatures from

dropping. As I say, falls three overnight the night. Tomorrow, mild

and breezy. There will be cloud around for most, thick enough for

the odd spot of drizzle in Cumbria but come further east, there will be

a few breaks in the cloud, and it will be mild with temperatures

making it a double figures. We should see 11 Celsius. That

south`westerly wind is gusty and brisk at times. Heading through the

next few days, high pressure of mainland Europe tries to build,

squeezes those weather fronts away through the middle part of the week,

eventually giving in as we piling from the Northwest and they will get

thicker with cloud and more outbreaks of rain becoming

widespread heading towards the tail end of the working week. Out and

about after tomorrow in Cumbria, mostly dry through the day on

Wednesday, the cloud braking to give brightness, thicker cloud heading

through Thursday. Into Friday, still the risk of some showers. It will be

on the breezy side and temperatures will stay in the mild category.

Double figures for most days. It'll be cool by the end of the working

week. Not bad considering we are heading for the middle of December.

A similar picture for the north`east, a dry day with some

cloud, more cloud for money on Thursday. Still some showers on

Friday. The overnight temperatures stay well clear of frost categories

for most of us, even if it does stay on the breezy side. Keep your

weather pictures coming in. Two weeks to the big day, is it a white

Christmas? I can't tell you! Join us tomorrow

at 6:30pm. Goodbye.