26/04/2012 Look North (Yorkshire)

Good evening from Look North. The main news: Three arrests. South

Yorkshire Police question the three people in connection with Twitter

and Ched Evans. We will report live from Sheffield.

Ho for bereaved parents. The family of a boy killed increased her are

held by the Government in their quest for justice. Parents for

penguins at a sea life centre. Another wet evening with torrential

downpours. A warning remains in place.

Good evening. Three arrests have been made in Sheffield by police

investigating the naming on the social media site Twitter of the

woman raped by Blades footballer Ched Evans. The player, who scored

more than thought two goals this season, was jailed last Friday for

five years after being found guilty of the rape in North Wales. The 23-

year-old has launched an appeal. Our correspondent is in Sheffield

where it is believed today, arrests have been made. What has happened?

Ched Evans was jailed last Friday. He had been charged, along with a

Port Vale player, they were both charged with rape. The other player

was cleared. They said they had sex with the girl but it was with her

consent. The prosecution says she was so drunk she was not in a

position to have give consent -- have given consent. Ched Evans was

jailed. Offending messages started appearing on Twitter and some are

named the victim. What about today's arrests? Three people are

being held at police stations in Sheffield. Two of them are under

section 5 of the sexual offences Act, won her on a suspicion of

malicious communication. Police are questioning the men. They say the

comments are disturbing and they are contributing to the 20-year-

old's continuing trauma. What are the consequences of any one Navy

the rape victim on Twitter or anywhere else? -- naming the rape

victim. All victims have the legal right to an anonymity. They can

wait that. To breach that deliberately his contempt of court.

It is a criminal attempt -- offence. A grieving family say they have

made a major step forward today in their quest for justice for their

dead son who died on holiday in Greece. 17-year-old Matthew Cryer

died in Zante after a night out with his friends. The Greek

authorities blamed it on excess alcohol but his family say he was

pushed downstairs by door staff at a nightclub. David Cameron has

intervened and today his parents travelled to Westminster for in the

hope of putting pressure on Greece to thoroughly investigate. A letter

to David Cameron does not often get a quick and personal response. This

woman wrote to tell him about her son that's death. He has lost his

son. He knows how we feel. He realises our situation. We are

sorry about that. We were trying get back to that later. Coming up:

It is all in the genes. The latest Yorkshire Olympic hopeful is one in

a long line of hot shots in her family. With just a week to go

until voters in four Yorkshire cities get to decide whether they

want an elected mayor, there is a row about how the referendum has

been worded. No campaigners say the question is skewed in favour of a

yes vote. If they want more time for the arguments to be heard.

It is the question that will face thousands of voters at polling

stations next week. Two choices which will decide if there is an

elected mayor. The issue has been contentious and now the question is

causing controversy. The premise of the question implies the present

situation is inherently undemocratic, in that the leader of

council is not directly elected by it individual voters. Actually, the

ironic thing is, by choosing an elected mayor, you could actually

have a situation where the leader of the council is less accountable.

This councillor is a Liberal Democrat. A Nick Clegg was in

Bradford this afternoon to meet apprentices at Morrisons. After

getting his hands on the dough, I asked him what he thought of his

fellow Lib Dem's comments. I think the question has been set

objectively and looked at like all referendum questions by a the

electoral authorities. On my own view is that the wording of the

question is not really going to push people in one direction or the

other. If we are talking questions, the big one is if a voters do say

yes, what difference will that make? They will have more power

than the current leaders because any policies they put forward can

only be stopped if two-thirds of the council disagreed. The biggest

differences will be the way they are elected and the fact they

cannot be removed until the end of the four year term. They could get

more powers further down the line. Not knowing exactly what those

could be is troubling the current leader of Wakefield Council.

think it is Alice in Wonderland politics. Only after people vote

will people be told what powers the person will have. The Minister for

cities to have has been touring the cities says he is wrong. It could

not be clearer. It is the power was the council has an these are

substantial powers, these are budgets over �1 billion a year,

more than a lot of government departments. If we get a yes vote

in any of the cities, the vote will take place in November.

For information about the campaigns for an elected mayor and details of

the candidates standing, you can go online. We have a big debate on the

whole issue on Tuesday. Police have released details of a man they want

to speak to in connection with the murder of a woman in Whitby. 35-

year-old James Allen is known to police in the area. 50-year-old

Julie Davison was found at a flat in the town yesterday with head

injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Mr Allen is wanted in

connection with the death of a man from the sobs rough. There has been

inquiries about a man on a bike. -- Middlesbrough. We are appealing for

him to come forward or anybody who knows him to contact us and give us

his details. We need to speak to him. We want to eliminate him from

our inquiries. Then I residents in Bradford who had to leave their

homes overnight because of the threat of an explosion at are

starting to return home. Last night, an exclusion zone was set up around

the building which contained gas cylinders. There were long

tailbacks in the city and fire investigators are looking into

whether vandals may have started the fire. We all remember these

scenes from a couple of years ago. Another 24 hours of torrential rain

has prompted alerts of flooding across the region. An official

warning is in place on the River Ouse at Naburn Lock in York. One

also exists for the River Doe Lea at Bolsover and Netherthorpe in

north-east Derbyshire. That is just 20 miles from Retford which is

supplied by Anglican Water at who have a hosepipe ban due to the

recent drought in eastern England. Confusing! There are a number of

flood alerts in the region. This is a lesser threat but people should

be aware am prepared. -- and prepared. This is the River Doe Lea

flowing fast through the North Derbyshire. It is swollen after

days of torrential rain and people nearby have been warned of possible

flooding. It runs past the local cricket field and that has become a

victim of heavy April showers. is about one week's rain. Last

weekend, we had a lot. It was not as bad as this. Over the last 48

hours, it has been torrential. It is a bit of a disaster. We shall

not be playing this weekend. Probably next weekend as well. The

flooding has not been as bad as it was back in 2007. I was pumping the

water out. I had a mob. There were dead worms. Along the road at this

village, they are no strangers to flooding. Whenever it rains, they

pray their homes will not be affected. I would not like to put

any kids in that water. What can we do? There is a pumping station up

the road. We are not getting sewage in the water like we used to. But

we are still flooded. If you're wondering why there are these flash

floods. Look at the weather. Planes are landing here every few minutes

but that has had to stop today because it is so wet. Just look at

the back of my legs. It is terrible. We are not fly in. It is

waterlogged. Normally, there would be flying lessons all day long. The

sun would be shining. But we are bogged down with wet grass and mud.

If these downpours continued, these planes will remain well and truly

grounded. Everyone here is hoping for sunshine soon.

We are fed up of it. How bad is it? Are we just whingeing? We have come

off the bat of a long period of dry weather. We have had a lot of rain.

They had 120 mm of rain in Sheffield. It is over two months of

rain. That is still not breaking records. The record was set in

2,000. Eastern areas look set to have their wettest April on record.

The question is, more to come? Will there be a change? I think early

May is looking more promising. In the short term, a lot more rain

tonight. There is a warning in place. Summer thunderstorms. There

could be flooding. On Friday, are a slight improvement. I have

conflicting reports. Some say you will not penetrate the dry

conditions. Others say, it is fine. Which is it? Eastern parts of

Yorkshire, parts of which are in drought orders, Yorkshire Water say

the rain has started to have a positive impact. Warhols were 20%

depleted and are now 15% depleted. A long way to go into right-eyed

areas but this rain is starting to have an impact. -- tried areas.

Reservoirs are up to 96% capacity. We can say, no more rain, banks?

Yes. Thank you. We will hold on to the good news it will be good in

the beginning of May. It looks better. Not the same as glorious!

Reports of flooding have led to delays. Trains on the Airedale line

have been affected. Network Rail says it is hopeful services will

start running again soon. The River Don has burst its banks. We are

back to the story we lost earlier. There has been a major step forward

in the quest for justice for a did son who died in Greece. 17-year-old

Matthew Cryer died in Zante. The Greek authorities blamed it on

alcohol but family say he was pushed downstairs. David Cameron

has intervened and his parents travelled to Westminster in the

hope of putting pressure on Greece to investigate. A letter to David

Cameron does not often get a personal response. This woman wrote

to him to tell him about her son's death. He realised how it felt to

leave a child -- to lose a child. He has lost a child. They realise

the situation we were in. result of that communication was

today's meeting with the Minister for Europe. Supported by a their

local MP, the family sat down to press for action. If he was very

good. He said to us he is going to get the ambassador to Greece to

write a letter to the Greek authorities and that Greek justice

of authority. He is going to mention the British government are

interested in this case and David Cameron is aware and he is

interested. That, for me, is a positive step. If this happened to

a Greek boy in Sheffield, the police would deal with it in a

certain way. We won the Greeks authorities to do the same. This

direct involvement from David Cameron and the Foreign Office may

be the catalyst the family need. It has been nearly four years since

Matthew Cryer died during his first holiday abroad with friends. He

went to the island of Zante in 2008. He died after head injuries outside

a nightclub. The authorities initially claimed his death was a

result of heavy drinking. If in 2009, at a UK coroner was critical

of the investigation. He concluded Matthew was unlawfully killed.

Family and friends have complained ever since. The case is now being

reinvestigated but making slow progress. In a way, it feels we

have to keep fighting, not to clear his name, but to afford him what he

should have. To treat him as a human being and make his life

matter. The campaign continues with David crier flying out to the Zante

soon to give more evidence. At the family say they will keep the

pressure on until the truth is out The latest Yorkshire athlete picked

for Team GB is Amy. There are six champions in her family.

Precision, strength and patience. All the ingredients required for

perfection over and over again. Amy Oliver trains for up to six hours a

day, shooting as many as 200 arrows. But it's worth it, because she's

just been picked for the Olympic team. I think it's going to be

fantastic. I can't wait. It hasn't sunk in yet. I hope it does!

had her first archery lesson aged seven, but it was eight years ago

that he cool head and skill with a bow began to set her apart. She

became British champion in 2007 and helped the British team win silver

at the Commonwealth Games two years ago. Archery is in Amy's bloods.

Her parents met through the sport, so you could say she wouldn't be

here without it. But it goes back further than that to her

grandparents, who were both national champions. They can't wait

to see Amy compete at the Olympics. We are thrilled to death. Really.

We were proud of her. It is another milestone really. We were waiting

for it to happen. My family are very proud of me for getting this

far. Even just winning the European Championships in 2007, they were

proud then, so I can't imagine what they'll be like now with me getting

on the Olympic team. But for now it is back to practising, with the

expectation and hopes not only of Britain but of her grandparents as

well. Good luck to her. Rotherham cyclist

Ben Swift will not be part of the Great Britain team pursuit on the

track to the London Olympics. He came home to a celebration, having

won a gold and two silvers at the recent World Championships in

Australia. But he's decided to move from track cycling and will try to

win a medal on the road. He will challenge for a chase on the five-

man Great Britain team on the opening weekend.

It is hard to believe with the rain we've had heard today but they've

been playing cricket in Kent. Gary Ballance top scored with 38.

Kent scored four runs in their one over before the close of play. 30

years on, the last Vulcan bomber re-enacts a mission during the

Falkands War in the skies of South Yorkshire. Today veterans and

enthusiasts gathered to mark the anniversary of the event. The

Vulcan bomber on show today to remember a remarkable mission. 30

years ago it was just months from being scrapped when the Falklands

war brought a new lease of life. It was to fly to the Falklands and

bomb the runway at Port Stanley so it couldn't be used by Argentine

jets. It would be the longest bombing raid in history. Suddenly

to be called up to drop conventional bombs on a

sophisticated modern enemy on a big, slow plane, we didn't think we

would be able to do it. But they did. The planes were upgraded and

the crews trained. The first thing we realised was the Air Force

hadn't been to the Falklands and there were no maps of how to get

there. They used an air base on ascension island on the staging

post, but the distance was still beyond the Vulcan's range, so 11

tanker planes were needed to refuel it in the air. There was a crew of

five in that cramped cock pitch. It's a journey of 8,000 miles to

the Falklands and back. It was a 16-hour round trip. I wasn't aware

of feeling particularly tired, because it was all new and quite

exciting. It wasn't until he had all gone and suddenly we were on

our own that the true realisation came that we were going in to

attack an airfield, which we had never done before, and we were

starting off the war, if you like. And they started on the front foot.

They made it to Port Stanley, dropping their bombs and hitting

the runway. The airport buildings were skeletons blown apart...

was an incredible achievement and it made it more difficult for the

Argentine jets to attack the British ships heading for the

Falklands. Today there's just one Vulcan left flying. The mission has

changed, but the same crew is still at the controls. When you hear it,

it is that particular howl that gets to people. It's a unique sound

that only this aeroplane does. To hear that is what generations all

to be able to hear in future. Keeping it flying costs millions

every year. Today's test flight means thousands more can enjoy that

unique sound at airshows this summer. Did you remember the story

we brought you last year about the traumatised penguins on

antidepressants at Scarborough sea life centre? They had been the

victim of a series of break-ins and even an abduction attempt. They

stopped feeding and breeding, but they've made a full recovery and

several pairs have produced eggs. Fantastic news for the centre.

It may look like the penguins here at the Scarborough sea life centre

are much the same as usual. But behind the scenes there are great

expectations. Gathering nest material and some penguins not

coming out of their burrows for days can mean only one thing - eggs.

Four eggs have been laid by four different pairs. It is great news,

as last year these Penge wince were on antidepressants after breakins

left them traumatised. It is nice to be able to tell people that this

year they are feeling happy and we know that because we've had eggs

laid in the enclosure. Penge wince only lay eggs when they are happy

enough to do so. We can't see the eggs, because the penguins -- weng

pins only lay eggs when they are happy. This is Kev set on his egg.

Who's a good boy. This is a replica of what Kev is sitting on. No-one

knows if it is fertile until it hatches. But a couple of days ago

another egg did hatch. The a baby is underneath. Staff don't know for

certain there's a healthy chick here. My last hatched egg was five

years ago, so it will be amazing if any of these eggs come through to

adulthood. Hopefully in future we'll get babies out of it. Fingers

crossed. Most of us only notice how cute these Penge wins are. --

penguins are. Breeding in captivity is always a challenge. It is great

that they are breeding again and are settled down. Everyone likes a

little baby don't they. So the patter of tiny flippers could soon

be heard here. So they both sit on the egg? True equality in the

penguin world. Paul, you are a fan of true equality aren't new

Absolutely. I think about it every day. I've got a link here. From a

sad penguin to a miserable wet- looking cow. You will see what I

mean. That's Eccup. It's been raining for 24 hours. This is the

new Ulley reservoir overflow. In 2007 there were all sorts of

problems but it is working well. The water is gushing down that

overflow. overflow.

Keep your pictures coming in. Let me show you the rainfall total to

10 o'clock this morning. The interesting one is Pateley Bridge.

They have had two thirds of the Monty rainfall in the last 30 hours.

It is heartly surprising that there's a bit of localised

floodling there. The showers became prolonged and

heavy this afternoon. And they are going to sit there for the next 6-9

hours. There could be another inch of rain in places. That's why the

Met Office have a warning in place for tomorrow. A slow improvement.

North and West Yorkshire may improve from the north. There'll be

patchy rain around. All associated with that weak weather front.

Hopefully it will be out of the way. Saturday should be the best day of

the weekend before wet and windy weather returns on Sunday, with

gales in coastal areas. The weather front is sitting across north and

West Yorkshire, into south yofrpblgts it is not going to move

very -- South Yorkshire. It is not going to move very quickly. Pushing

down into the north Midlands. There'll be heavy rain, local

thunder for good measure. There's a risk of localised flooding. A hint

of an improvement the Yorkshire Dales. 5-6 Celsius. The sun will

rise at 5. 38am. It is a grey, grotty start to the day. With

outbreaks of rain and drizzle. But very slowly north and West

Yorkshire clears up. A bit of brightness, a lot of cloud. Patchy

rain never far from South Yorkshire. It might nudge into West Yorkshire

but it does look as though parts of Yorkshire will see an improvement.

A chillier day. The breeze in the north, which means temperatures

won't be much higher than 9-10 Celsius, that's 50 Fahrenheit.

Perhaps 11 across southern parts of South Yorkshire. A damp start to