22/07/2011 Look North (Yorkshire)

Welcome to Friday's Look North. Tonight: A dramatic increase in the

numbers of people sleeping rough according to the charity workers

who help them. A grieving mother's people stop

help me maintain my son's graveyard. Her baby's funeral is tomorrow, but

friends and family have to clean up the cemetery. We may well have

asked them to let him sleep in a rubbish tip. It is Yorkshire's

biggest annual music festival. Tramlines is back live and loud in

Sheffield. It has been a great end to the date

in Europe. I will be back with all the details for the weekend very

shortly. First, we start with the disturbing

evidence that more people are having to sleep rough because they

have got nowhere to lead. In a moment we will hear about the

situation in Leeds. That is from the chief executive of St George's

Crypt. It is not just confined to the cities. A charity in north

Derbyshire says it is busier than ever.

I as congregations go, it is pretty informal, but it is definitely

growing. The Church Army bus makes an evening stop outside

Chesterfield town hall serving food and providing clothes for people

who might go without. Did you find yourself losing your

way? Yes, I lost my way. That was until I met these up and they

changed me. Alan Park was homeless as a teenager and found his faith

which transformed his life and inspired him to set up the project.

A lot of people are losing accommodation through alcohol and

drugs, but sometimes they use it because they have lost a job. They

find themselves in difficult circumstances and they come to this

project and we try to help them. When the bus first started pulling

up outside here, it was attracting two or three people, but now that

is more like 30 or 40 twice a week and Allen says particularly in the

last couple of years demand has increased. The past three years

have been worse. I got a job and got paid off during the recession.

I started coming to the bus when I was on the streets and it has been

a godsend. You would be surprised how many people there are on the

streets. There are plenty of places to get tea, but there is no shelter,

really. It costs of the Church Army �55,000 a year to keep the bus on

the road. Its destinations include smaller towns in North Derbyshire

like Clay Cross. The town and district councils have the official

lists of fewer than 40 households looking for accommodation. Allen

says in a week, even in rural surroundings, he meets at least 75

people looking for help. Is the problem confined to North

Derbyshire or is it more a widespread? Chris Fields is the

chief executive of St George's Crypt in Leeds, a charity that

helps look after a rough sleepers. Have you seen similar rises in

numbers? We have not seen a rise in numbers, but we have noticed we

have not suffered or experienced the usual summer dip, so hidden

within that there is probably around the 20% increase we have not

calculated for. I have witnessed at first hand the incredible work you

do, but is there a worrying trend? Are people coming to you younger?

Are they even teenagers? We accept people from the age of 18 onwards,

but the statistics for the past few months are showing the average age

has come down to 22. Why is that? We said it is down to no work

because that brings on homelessness, because they cannot maintain

tenancies because they have not got a wage. We are trying our best to

bring people back into work to train them up through our training

and engagement mentoring, through our social enterprise nurturing. We

are trying to get them back into some sort of work ethic. Looking

into your crystal ball, do you fear it will get worse? We are preparing

for it to get worse. The real hit has not come as far as we think. We

have reduced our staffing structure in order to offer as seven-day-a-

week service. The worrying thing is it has not got worse in the summer,

but you would anticipate it to get worse in the winter presumably?

Absolutely. Last November when we got the nasty weather we saw a huge

increase in people and that it our resources as well. Thank you for

joining us. We may as well late hour saw to

rest on a rubbish heap, the words of a grieving mother from Barnsley

describing the churchyard where she is burying her baby son tomorrow.

Friends and relatives have been helping to clear it up and tackling

the grass and weeds in the graveyard.

A grieving mother examines the place where her baby son will be

buried. Her family are going through unimaginable pain and she

says the state of the graveyard has only added to their trauma. There

is rubbish everywhere, the grass is taller than me. It has absolutely

run wild. We may as well ask him to rest on a rubbish heap. 20 months

old -- 20 mat you are jack was staying with relatives and was

airlifted to hospital after choking. They rushed back to find him on a

life-support machine and had to make the difficult decision to

switch it off. It is hard enough as it is burying your son, but to bury

him here, we just could not have done it. So friends and family have

pulled together to clear up the All Saints church graveyard. We have so

far done this area and it is really slow going. The strimmer is

constantly jamming. Everybody is pulling their weight and hopefully

we will have it done for tomorrow. It has been non-stop since the

minutes we get here and tell the minute we go back home. To be

honest, it is a devastating sight, really. The work has made a big

difference. Three days ago, the churchyard was covered in weeds and

grass is high and now it is transformed. The church tell us

that they rely on the probation service sending community service

offenders here to keep the church tidy bowls stock a small section

around the news graves has been looked after and in a statement the

digger at All Saints said maintaining the churchyard is a

considerable drain on the resources of the church community. He says

they are sensitive to the feelings of bereaved families and promises

further clearing will take place. Jack's family are determined to

carry on working until they feel this is fit to be his final resting

place. Later on Look North: Harnessing the

energy up the sun. Could solar panels on your roof help save you

money for a rainy day? First, a man from Doncaster has

appealed to thieves to return two of his pet monkeys after they were

stolen from his home. I pair of golden handed tamarins

are worth around �5,000 and could die if they are not properly looked

after. Heartbroken monkey lover are bird

surveys the empty cage once home to two gold and handed tamarins. They

were taken by thieves during a break-in on Tuesday night. One of

them must have bit him. The other monkeys were all sorted but I found

out they had snicked them. She is pregnant. The monkeys are

distinctive with a bright golden hands and feet and now worth around

�2,500 each. I'll but things he may have been deliberately targeted.

Somebody who is spike will, nasty and vindictive and things, we want

them and they stole them. This little monkey is a marmoset and

lives next door to where the stolen monkeys lived. Normally they are

very sociable and hungry and today they seem a bit subdued. All of the

monkeys and need special care. Experts say the stolen ones could

die if not looked after properly. The bread and monkey is going

through a lot of stress in the first place. If she has been

manhandled, there will be major stress implications. If she has not

got the right diet, it does not bode very well for any developing

offspring. If they bring them back, please bring them back and leave

them outside my back door or my front door. I need the monkeys back.

Albert is now visiting local pet stores in the hope -- hope that

someone may know where they are. Police are investigating a break-in

and want to hear from anyone who offered monkeys for sale.

Leeds council will decide next week whether to install solar panels on

some of its buildings, including schools, museums and leisure

centres. In these days of soaring fuel bills,

could householders save money by doing the same thing?

Paul Hudson has been investigating solar power as a possible solution

and he has put his money where his mouth is.

Energy prices are soaring and we are all looking for ways to keep

our bills down. Earlier this month, British Gas increased their prices

by up to 20%. What can we do to cut the cost of keeping our lights on

and keeping our homes warm? One way of cutting your electricity bills

is to generate your own clean, green electricity and I have

finally taken the plunge and got solar panels fitted on my roof. The

bottom line is and as we all want to live in a cave, we cannot get

away from the fact we need electricity. But you might be

surprised by just how many of our appliances as all-powerful stop

this kettle is the worst offender. Three Keller once every time you

turn it on. Then you have got things like the dishwasher. On a

sunny day my solar power was -- panels generate electricity and

even on a cloudy day power is still being generated. The cost came to

�11,000. My income per year, including Government Harrods, is

�1,250. After eight years they will have paid for themselves and will

be making money. If you cannot afford to pay for the panel's

yourself, there are companies who will fit them for free. The Energy

Saving Trust explained how it worked. The electricity that is

generated of the Rupert will be used within your building and that

could save you anywhere between �300 a year. As good as all this

sounds, you still need to do your homework. A research report

highlighted evidence of some is selling in the industry.

important thing is to make sure that any company you use are

members of the real assurance code, which is about the selling of

renewable energy products. If you have got any doubts, we will offer

free, independent and impartial advice for for you. With bills

expected to keep on rising, producing your own, clean

electricity has never looked so good. Paul has been blogging on the

subject. He will be back with the weather

forecast at the end of the programme. Before 7 o'clock two

only two wins away from Wembley. A big weekend ahead for our rugby

league teams as they prepare for the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

Join me later in the programme outside City Hall in Sheffield

where they have erected one of the outdoor stages for this year's

tramlines music festival. Losing our hair as we grow older,

certainly among men, is a fact of life, but imagine a six year-old

girl and her she kills about losing hers. That is what Charlie-Jo

Kibble from Wakefield has to put up with because of a rare genetic

condition. To their she helped shave off their hair of her auntie

The above a's appointment for a hairdresser early said. Today, she

is having her head shaved to raise money for her six year-old niece

who has alopecia. A rare condition in a child that can lead to total

hair loss. She is being very brave doing this. But it is awful to see

a little girl who wants to be repay funds will lose her hair. Charlie

wears a specially made headpiece from the Prince's Trust, a charity

that provides real here we expect to children who are losing her hair.

The Prince's Trust is the only thing out there at the minute that

provides support for families and children suffering with alopecia.

She is quite at confident child to, but now it is getting worse and she

looks in the mirror and sees a little girl who is nearly bald.

Doctors say it is likely she inherited the condition from her

father. Chidi it was Lisa's turn. It feels very strange. I am glad it

is over with. Are you going to look and the mayor? And know. I feel

happy at the moment and I want to stay like this for a little while.

For now, she may understand how her niece feels. Hopefully, one day her

flowing locks will return. She looks lovely. On to cricket and the

wickets have continued to tumble at Headingley today. Tim Bresnan added

two more to his tally before Adil Rashid got into the action. He

clean bowled Sajid Mahmood for 50. Lancashire were eventually all out

for 194, leaving Yorkshire to chase 284 for victory.

Sorry, but their batting is falling apart again. They are currently 121

up for five. The mood has gone up and down throughout the afternoon.

I did say do not be too confident. I'd waited that we would win and I

have been told off for it. Ripon diver Jack Laugher put in a

tremendous performance in his first world championships. He did well to

qualify for the final in the first place and finished a very

impressive 8th overall. The 16- year-old has now guaranteed himself

a place in next year's world series and has ensured Great Britain a

spot in the 3 metre individual event for London 2012.

In Rugby League, it's quarter final weekend in the Challenge Cup.

For our three teams still involved, it's a chance to put Super League

struggles to one side. Ian Bucknell Even when Leeds Rhinos dominated

Super League, the Challenge Cup slipped through their fingers. This

season's poor league form a means the Cup is more important than ever.

Built -- there rhinos beat Hull last week. We will go to Hull with

some confidence. We will be more at the -- but we will see them a more

focused and determined. There are? Momentous days ahead for Castleford

time at -- Castleford Tigers. Both teams will find out if they keep

their licences to stay in Super League. Before that, they take on a

rare shot at winning silverware. Since 96, there has only been four

winners. We have a chance. Huddersfield's have set a trap, not

to catch a tiger but to the fox that has been tearing up the new

turf. The Giants will be hoping to free themselves from some poor

recent form. We are end up asked Becky patch. We will gel this

weekend and everything will be forgotten. Or the action is on the

We will see their rowing as well. This weekend sees the return of the

annual free music festival in Sheffield called Tramlines. It's

already the event to be at for local music lovers - it's taking

place at over 60 venues and stages across Sheffield. It officially

starts this evening. In its first year the festival attracted 35,000

visitors, which ballooned last year to over 125,000 people, and is set

to be even bigger this year. It covers every music genre you can

think of. Shamir Masri is in Sheffield for us - how's it

looking? First, look at this.

Obviously, there will be a lot of people dressed up for this weekend.

It is the biggest weekend on the music calendar here in Sheffield. A

fantastic line-up. First of all, a quick and extent -- mention to the

Artic monkeys. Congratulations to them as they were voted the album

of the year this week. They played it to back-to-back breaks for that

album. They are currently on a world tour. Back to Tramlines, at

600 bands and artists at over 16 in use and for outdoor stages across

the weekend. It will be impossible to get that all into this piece,

It is officially the biggest music festival Yorkshire has to offer.

Tramlines will see more musicians play to bigger audiences than any

other event. Its aim is to celebrate Sheffield's diverse music

community over one weekend. Over 600 and splaying in 60 venues and

across for outdoor stages located across the city centre. The best

thing is, it is all for free. The small selection of highlights

include Sheffield and Radio 1 DJs. Local elections Heaven 17 and will

perform tonight with some very special guests. With many local

bans destined for big things like the cruets -- of the crooks playing

It is not just bans from Sheffield. This band from Doncaster have been

branded the new clash. There are not at -- there are some not so

local means you will recognise to. Festival darlings ash will be

joined with other -- by other chart favourites such as picks the lot

and the guillemots. Even at Miss It is not just about household

Projects like the star session will also be showcased, plus a

celebration of Sheffield's under 18 talent on Sunday. Events run across

the city until Sunday night. Organisers are expecting over

# Come and meet the stars. That was a flavour of what UK and -

- what you can come and catch this weekend. It is more a case of what

you do not want to mess than what you will miss. He our local

favourites Heaven 17. I am glad the son has just come out. We just got

to a. The motorway was looking dark and we got to Sheffield and the sun

always shines here! You guys working in this city for over three

decades. You have played at some crazy then used in the city. I have

played in every venue in this city. The had a stage here last year but

it was a bit smaller. We have played on Ruth's in Sheffield, we

have played in basements but we have never played outside. And it

is free, it is fantastic. Yes will stop people can come along and

sample what they want. I promise that people will enjoy it!

Obviously, you guys are still very busy as at band. Yes. We have been

working very hard because it is at 30th anniversary coming up of our

second album. We will be playing that in October at the Roundhouse

in London. We have lots of guests including Boy George. Also midge

Ure. These guys will be on stage a bit later this evening. Also on

stage tonight is Kate Jackson. How is it to be back on the scene?

is great to be back in Sheffield. What a perfect location for this.

I'm probably going to cry. Leave it a Mehmet! Also, this is an

announcement. You are going to be performing with these lovely

gentleman here. I am. I am so excited. Unexpectedly, had been

asked to spend a couple of numbers tonight With Heaven 17. We might be

doing a bit of David Bowe way. I will keep the other one as secret.

Get yourself down here tonight. It If you see them around town with a

I went out last night and lost my shoes. I did not realise they were

If you have pictures this weekend, It is looking like it is going to

be predominantly drive. There is a risk of one or two isolated showers.

On the wall, a reasonable amount of fine weather around. Some sunshine

is expected. The coast will be pretty windy and cold. I D period

of low pressure in the North Sea. That will mean it for six for

Scarborough and Whitby. It will be pretty cool and quite cloudy at

times. It has been a disappointing afternoon. In re-'s top temperature

at just 14 degrees. -- inlay. Skies were 10 too-tight -- Brighton from

the West. It is a mixed bag this evening. Showers will gradually

fizzled out. After midnight, at the skies were clear. It will be a

chilly night. Just five Celsius in places. Those are your high water

times. There should be a good deal of sunshine around. Through the

morning and into the afternoon, Clyde will begin to increase from

the north. The coast will be pretty cool and cloudy and windy but

inland there will be further sunny spells. One are to light showers

very much the exception to the rule. Temperatures will be below average.

Tops of 18. Sunday, a very similar day. Mostly dry with some sunshine.

The good news is that early next week it will get a little bit