07/04/2017 Look North (North East and Cumbria)

A big rise in the number of ambulances turned

away from overcrowded hospitals last winter.

Why an 11-year-old girl is pleading with education

bosses to let her to go to a special school.

Recognition at last for her contribution to the war effort.

Jennie Johnson is finally honoured on her 91st birthday.

And obsessed with all things Disney - the young mum

whose house is a shrine to her favourite theme park.

Crunch time for Sunderland who is under fire boss said they are not

relegated yet. And good hearts with the misspelt name could that might

be buying as an's Grand National winner? And I'm here where it is

cloudy right now but this time tomorrow it will be filling a lot

more like summer. Patients are diverted from Accident

and Emergency departments It has prompted fresh warnings about

the pressures facing the NHS. to divert ambulances away 115 times

in just three months. Many patients are brought

here - to Newcastle. Partly because it is a specialist

centre, but its putting more The Hospitals who are diverting

the most say its a last resort. They say it is a very serious

problem. I'm yours is the critical Intel patients are being taken to 1

hospital but then perverted because that hospital it is too busy, maybe

not enough beds, staff and maybe the queues are too long. A Northumbria

trust which runs several hospitals are the worst offenders, diverging

115 times in just 3 months. Many are brought here to the Newcastle,

centre, partly because it is a specialist centre but it is putting

a lot of pressure on staff. It seems to ours when we at the receiving

end, did we get it daily, and quite a view. It is frustrating because we

are already under pressure Limmy get this column that we need to take

more patients. It is of course, people feel that this is just

additional pressure they could do without. In general, we haven't ever

turned patients away. Why not? We just don't feel we can. We just

don't feel it is right. The hospitals that are having to divert

say that it is a last resort and in patient safety the issued a joint

statement. The annual service say it can mean

longer distances but it can save time and the paramedics and

patients. Been able to divert patients away from the hospital...

I spoke to some paramedics today anonymously. They tell me they hate

having to take both the angle lenses and the patients. These longer

distances to reach another hospital. Also NHS England said they were

looking into the way the Ambulance Service was working. They felt that

too many may be linked set out to hit targets. A review is taking

place. Cleveland Police say they're no

longer investigating an allegation of rape that was said to have taken

place in Redcar last month. The incident was alleged to have

happened on the town's seafront, A woman in her early

30s has been arrested, How special do your needs have

to be, before you can get place It's a question being asked

by a family on Wearside, after 11-year-old Chloe Errington,

who has autism and cerebral palsy, was told she can't attend

the school she wants. Instead, Chloe has been told

by Sunderland Council she must go to a mainstream school,

one she says won't be right for her. Chloe is one tough girl, who's

battled through primary school, but now faces the whole

new challenge of So should she go to Sunderland's

Barbara Priestman Academy, where staff are specially trained

to help her cope with her autism, Or the mainstream Biddick

Academy in Washington? The council says it

should be the other. She's very behind her peers. She is

saying to me, she can't cope any more, and that is because she can't.

The Academy does have an attached autism unit and is much bigger,

doesn't have the same facilities and Chloe would have to use a less. 2/3

of children with autism do go to mainstream schools, so why do Chloe

and her parents especially want her to come here rather than to a

mainstream school containing an autism unit? I don't think it is the

right level of support for her. Throughout this cool, all of the

teachers any other school would be qualified to deal with her needs. As

far as I'm aware, Chloe would be the only physically disabled pupil in

the entire school. Sunderland's education

department were unable to provide an interview -

instead they told us that Chloe's mum thinks it is a done deal

and it is about cost. Chloe's parents will

formally appeal. But Chloe's written her own

letter to the council. I want to go to the school because I

will be my very own life changing experience. I want to make my life a

whole lot easier. I would also love to make lots of new friends. I don't

really have any. I would be the same as anyone else.

It's five-year-old Finley Ingles from Middlesbrough.

A couple of months ago we followed Finley and his family to America,

where he went for treatment for a rare brain tumour.

Well, he's been back at school this week, and

Back at school and back playing with his friends.

Finley's family hoped the operation in America would change his life.

It's still early days - but remarkably he's now gone six

The worry is still there, and it is still early days.

He's a totally different boy at the moment.

He's enjoying his childhood, which is what we all are

He is able to play without being afraid of

something that is going to happen, and without what we used to call his

Finley used to suffer up to 15 seizures a day.

It's all right. It's all right.

His rare brain tumour couldn't be operated on in this country

They raised ?200,000 so he could have ground-breaking surgery.

We think we have alleviated about 90% of this.

We hope that the destruction of this lesion will stop future seizures.

Now back home, Finley has enjoyed his first full

It is brilliant to see him back after

all the effort at the school and that the community went through to

have him on the other side of his journey

now and back with us and

seeing him integrate back into class.

Finley's family say he still has a long way to go.

But he's now happier than he's ever been.

A catholic priest who still money and give it his housekeeper has

escaped a jail sentence. He fell in love with women and love gifts on

her and her family over a 14 month period. He was in charge of Saint

Cuthbert 's Church in County Durham. The Justice Wright has fought as an

aberration and handed down an 18 month suspended sentence. The priest

has agreed to pay back the ?50,000 within 3 months.

Since it was introduced last June, a digital ticketing system

for the Windermere ferry in the Lake District has caused

As we reported last year, one local councillor even threatened

But it seems a compromise from Cumbria County Council

It seems the shoreside ticketing system and winger continues to cost

some frustration. Under the old system, as you are coming across on

the boat, the attendants used to come and collect the cash. Because

over this period has refused to listen to any of the locals who know

what goes on here. Business owners say it is causing them problems.

Beget a lot of international customers and they can't use the

machine because they need to be able to speak English. Getting spat over

from the other side of the lake is hard. In a statement on the county

council told us that it realises the ticket machine system here has

fallen short of customer expectations. But it says it is in

the process of offering a compromise. It says in the near

future hate card payment system will be operated on board the Windermere

Ferry. But will it appease campaigners? I think it is not a

victory because it is still going to be a very confusing and chaotic

system. The important change that needs to happen is to revert to all

on bed bat on-board payment, both in cash and cards. It is unclear how

the new system would I don't get how willing to give the benefit of the

doubt. And we don't want to initially business what they are put

in place, but if it doesn't work, we'll just keep lobbying. It remains

to be seen if the ferry running straight lines can perform a

ticketing U-turn. Much of the debate surrounding

the upcoming Tees Valley Mayoral Election will be about skills,

jobs and transport. But the mayor will also have

a role to play in developing the region's cultural scene,

and trying to attract more tourists. In the latest report in our series

looking at the election David Macmillan has helped

himself to a tasty treat. If you come to Redcar,

it's the law It is the sweet, sharp taste

of the Tees seaside, Well, we've had

Prince Charles come down People have come from Australia,

New Zealand, America... Tourism hasn't exactly been a boom

industry in the Tees Valley, and this Saltburnish

restaurant owner says there's a lack of long-term

support for sector. If we could just put a bit

more money and vision, passion into tourism, then I think

the rewards coming back to the economy could far outweigh the money

that we'd put in A vibrant cultural scene is

important too, but the director of MIMA says that doesn't have

to mean high culture. It is about food on the table,

the way we commune together, how we look after our

heritage and things One of the biggest exports from this

region was Ridley Scott and Blade Runner, the opening

sequence, is Teesside. That's the steelworks, that's

something we should be proud of. This view tells so many stories

about the Tees Valley. There is the ingenuity of being able

to generate electricity away out at sea,

there is what is now unfortunately a monument

to the history of steel-making and there's the splendour

of the Saltburn coast. And while over the years, people

have quite rightly taken pride and identified themselves with the

region's industry, perhaps people haven't had enough confidence

in the region's beauty. Still to come: the weekend's sports

news with Dawn Thewlis. The young mum who's

made her home a shrine And there will be plenty of sunshine

and a forecast this weekend. It will feel like summer. Join me here in

Tynemouth for the forecast. Now, she's finally received

recognition for her work for a secretive organisation

which helped win In the 1940's Jennie Johnson

from Stokesley joined the Special Operations Executive

as a radio operator. But it wasn't until today,

her 91st birthday, that she received a war medal

from the British Government. Do you remember we had a letter to

the directory to get a medal for your World War II service? Here you

are. When did you get it? It has just arrived today. Has a? 72 years

after the war ended, Jennie Johnson's cogitation has been

recognised. She was born in Sunderland. Back in 1944 along with

her twin sister she joined a section of the special operations executive.

She worked in a spy training centre. As a radio operator she would tune

into the radios of enemy fighters. I was with a unit that sent people

abroad to Europe. It was keeping in contact with these people. Princess

Margaret on the writer died 7 years ago, but attempts are being made for

her to receive a posthumous medal only recently effort has been made

to give awards to the former backroom SAV workers. It arrived at

my home this morning. We drove up from London and mum had an idea that

he was going to get something, but she didn't there is going to be

today. She's 91 tomorrow, so what a wonderful birthday present. Cross

modest and slightly overwhelmed, today the memories have come

flooding back. I did my bit and that was the important thing. I don't

want any more. Cheers. A young mum from York has splashed

out around ?25,000 on her obsession Sarah Warriner has even spent around

?7,000 on Disney-themed tattoos, as well as turning her house

into a shrine to her favourite She's been to Disneyland Paris

six times in the last two years, but is now keen to go to the really

big theme parks in America. Phil Chapman went to her

Disney-themed home. My name's Sarah and

I just love Disney. Sarah blames her

husband Robbie for her Disney obsession which started

when they celebrated the renewal of their wedding vows with the first

of many trips to Disneyland Paris. Yeah, that's when it

all started and I think it was my husband's fault

because he decided he wanted to go there, and then we

just caught the bug. And that expensive Disney bug has

since spread to every single corner Now, we are in my Mickey

and Minnie Mouse dining room. With all my beautiful snow globes

and Disney traditions. I've also got a Mickey

Mouse telephone. And now we are in my

Minnie Mouse kitchen with all my Minnie Mouse cups

and pictures and my calendars and this

is where I make my Disney-themed birthday cakes, especially

for me and my daughter. # My power flurries through the air

into the ground...# This is from Disneyland Paris and

it's the Phantom Manor ride And I'm going to have

both my legs done Disney themed and then I've got the Tim Burton and

Alice in Wonderland which will go up Now, after her sixth

trip to Disneyland Paris in recent years, Sarah's

saving for a dream trip # The cold never

bothered me anyway.# Well. Wry comment on what other got

in this board? It's crunch-time for our two

Premier League clubs, Of their remaining fixtures,

Middlesbrough's home game against Burnley tomorrow looks one

of the most winnable. As you can see Sunderland's plight

is even more desperate - ten points adrift ahead of Sunday's

home game against Manchester United. David Moyes could yet face an FA

sanction of a post-match remarks that he might slap a female BBC

reporter. For now he has been the controversy behind him as it tends

to focus on Nicola's Nesbitt but fading hopes of avoiding relegation.

The players have been watching DVDs of their recent great escapes,

including last year's victory over Manchester United. No it is a

massive asset. We are not relegated yet and we still have a chance and

we'll push as hard as you can. Moyes knows that if his side failed to

score for a 7 match any road they will take another giant stride back

to the championship. Is it 1 of the covers periods you have had? I have

had lots of tough period as a football manager, if you come into

this game, you never know when they will be. I think there's lots of

tough periods. We are at the bottom of the league. I never thought it

was about me personally, it is about the team. On and off the pitch, this

is not a wiki will remember fondly. But a surprise win over United would

at least give the car's something to smile about. Middlesbrough paid for

the attack minded... By conceding 4 at the other end. Hard to take to

the new head coach Bruce is still quite confident. Frustration in

terms of getting a result, of course it has been frustratingly I know

there is a lot of work that has gone in. The staff upstairs and everybody

deserves a victory, and no more than the players. I'm sure, giving a

little bit of luck that we need, we will getting the points that we

need. Championship leaders Newcastle

have a tough away trip to promotion hopefuls Sheffield Wednesday

in the tea-time kick off tomorrow. By then Brighton who play

QPR tonight could have Wednesday beat the Magpies

at St James' Park on Boxing Day and will be under pressure

to cement their place Both sides go into the game off

the back of a win and Newcastle fans will have to make an extra effort

to be heard having been restricted to just over 3,000

tickets for the match, which will see one of Hillsborough's

biggest attendances of the season. If we don't have 9000

6000 in other games, hopefully this 3000 is there

and we can count that and they can help the team like they've done

in the whole season. It is a pity that

they can't go more. But I will be really

pleased to celebrate. Elsewhere, BBC Radio Cumbria

will have commentary on play-off hopefuls

Carlisle at home to Notts County, while BBC Tees DAB will concentrate

on Hartlepool at the other Blyth Spartans can seal promotion

to National League North While in the Northern League,

Division One leaders North Shields take on South Shields

in a potential title decider. Now, it's the Grand National

tomorrow and little Bradley Lowery who has cancer will be a special

guest at racing's most famous event. The five-year-old Sunderland fan

who's battling neuroblastoma will be given an honorary place

on the racecard at Aintree. With less than 24 hours

to go to the big race, it's Geordie trainer

Brian Ellison's North Yorkshire based Definitly Red,

who's favourite with most bookies. The colours of the North

Yorkshire countryside. The green, the blue

and Definitely Red. It is a pleasure to do

anything with him. He jumps, he travels, he battles,

to be honest he doesn't Definitely Red is trained

by Brian Ellison at his stables. He says preparation for the National

has been better than perfect. In fact the only thing that is not

perfect is the horse's name. The second E in Definitely was

missed out when he was registered. The previous owners were sitting

in a pub and decided to call him Definitely Red,

and they spelt it wrong. He has won 3 races so far this

season, including the Grimthorpe Chase at Doncaster

where he powered ahead of the field Brian is used to seeing

his horses cross the line first, he's had over 1000

winners in his career. But he has never trained

the winner of the most famous race of all,

the Grand National. I think he is round about 19.

He is pretty useful. Bid you ever think you would

be in this position? You are training a horse

that is amongst the Well, I've come a long way,

but did I ever think that? But it is a great

position to be in anyway. In a field of 40, anything can

happen, but here they are hoping that Definitely Red means

Grand National winner. Any hopes of finishing in the top

six of rugby union's Premiership have disappeared

but Newcastle Falcons could still move up the table

if they beat nearest rivals Alex Tait who scored

against the Cherry and Whites in the Falcons victory in September

will make his 200th appearance for the club having

signed a new three deal. And after last weeks drubbing

at Harlequins the Falcons Never likes to lose in a manner that

be dead. It is uncharacteristic of us. To put a performance like we did

last weekend. Form has been good this year, we've listed up and put

in good performances at home. But Gloucester are a tough outfit and

had a good win at the weekend against Cardiff. There has to be at

our best and make sure we put in a good performance.

On the first day of cricket's new County Championship season

Yorkshire are taking on Hampshire at Headingley.

There was a captain's innings from Gary Ballance -

his century helping the Tykes reach 273.

- the weather. -- time for the weather.

It has been quite cloudy, but the cloud behind me are starting to

clear from the south. The cloud is going to do that through the night

to night. Take a look at the map this is how things are looking. The

cloud is going to move away northwards and we will have some

clear spells developing. It will be quite a chilly night, temperatures

dipping down to around 4 or 5 C. Possibly a touch of grass frost.

That takes us into Saturday morning, quite a chilly start, but

temperatures are going to warm up quickly. Saturday is looking like a

lovely day, blue sunshine across the board. It is going to be feeling

warm. Temperatures for the north-east around 16 C. Some parts

of the site in County Durham could yet get up to around 20 C. For

Cumbria it is a little cooler, temperatures on the coast around

12 C. Further inland it will be around 14 or 15. Saturday night and

into Sunday, repeat performance. Quite a chilly night, clear skies, a

touch of the mist and fog. Temperatures dropping to around 4 or

5 C. Sunday, another very good day in the forecast. Some good spells of

sunshine, perhaps a little bit more in the way of cloud especially

across northern Cumbria and Northumberland. In general it is a

dry and sunny day with temperatures up to around 16 C, feeling quite

warm in that sunshine. Taking a look at a pressure chart, you can see

that things are all change at the start of the week. A cold front

moves down from the north and will introduce a lot more in the way of

cloud and bring some colder air as well. From Monday and Tuesday, a lot

of cloud across the board and temperatures back down to where they

should be of this time of year. Saturday and Sunday we are looking

at highs of 16 C, Monday and Tuesday it is more like 10 or 11 C. To sum

up, it is looking a good 1 to start the Easter holidays. Lots of warm

sunshine, staying dry, but keep an eye out for these chilly night

because it will feel quite chilly 1st thing in the morning.

Make the most of it, don't forget this ungreen. Have a great weekend.

Goodbye. Highlights - Friday at 7 on BBC Two,

followed by... Hello. It's All Round to

Mrs Brown's, where my guests will be Steve Backshall, and music

from the beautiful Pixie Lott.