08/08/2013 Look North (Yorkshire)

the programme tonight: The first pictures of a police dog attack.

These horrific bite injuries were caused by the animal as the

Sheffield woman was hanging out her washing. We speak to her partner.

When I came downstairs she was just laid out. The incident has now been

referred the incident to the Independent Police Complaints

Commission. Also tonight: Spreading the safety

message - emotional scenes to support the family of Huddersfield

cyclist John Radford, who is in a coma after being knocked off his

bike. If this and the campaigning can stop

any other family going through what we have been through, and Robbie

will have to go through if dad builds through, if that helps anyone

else, it will be worth it. What's the long face about? We meet

the rare baby settling into her new home in Doncaster.

It has been a fine, warm day, but it is clouding over and will be some

rain tonight. Our be back later with prosecution after a woman was mauled

by one of its dogs as she hung out her washing. Dawn Priestly from

Sheffield was attacked by the dog in her own backyard as it chased some

suspects through a nearby street. Dawn remains in hospital with

serious injuries five days after the incident, and could have lost her

arm. Now her partner is calling for police procedures to be reviewed. He

has been talking exclusively to Ian White.

She was up here, hanging out washing. Mark Jones was still

visibly shaken today as he told me how a quiet Sunday afternoon ended

with her partner being mauled by a police dog. The thugs jumped over

the wall and that wall. By surprise, there was a police dog there are

just looking at. It just went for her. There was nothing she could do.

What injuries did you suffer? had three bytes. The dog was going

for her face. Up here, her bicep. Her elbow, and dine here. Dogs have

been an importance to for fighting crime. On Sunday, police handler let

a dog of the Leeds. They were trying to find three men who had been

involved in a fight. How is she doing? Last night Joe was on oxygen.

She couldn't breathe. No one from South Yorkshire police was available

for interview today, but they did say they have referred the incident

to the room professional standards department as a matter of routine.

Legal experts say the force could face prosecution if it is find the

dog handler was not in control of the animal. Any owner is expected to

ensure that the dog is under control. If the law calls are

dangerously out of control, the owner can be liable for any injuries

that causes. The police are not in any different position. If they have

to conjure their control, they have to ensure that there is no

unreasonable risk the members of the public. As dawn faces more surgery

on her run tomorrow, markers calling for the use of police dogs in

residential areas to be reviewed. South Yorkshire Police is referring

the incident today Independent Police Complaints Commission.

Hundreds of cyclists in Huddersfield have taken part in a cycle ride to

support the family of John Radford, the chairman of the local touring

club, who is in a coma after being knocked off his bike last week. His

family want to highlight the safety of cyclists on the road,

particularly as more people are now getting on their bikes since our

success in the London Olympics. So, are we seeing more accidents

Certainly that's the case in North Yorkshire, which last year saw the

highest number of casualties since 2,000, with more than 300 cyclists

injured. In South Yorkshire, 2011 was their worst year, with 317

people hurt. It's a different story though in West Yorkshire, where

police say accident levels are at their lowest at a time when cycling

is gaining in popularity. Well, last night saw a huge turn-out of support

for the family of a 69-year-old man who has worked tirelessly to raise

the profile of the sport. Dan Johnson was there.

I want to say a massive thank you to all for coming. John Radford's

daughters addressing the hundred two came to take part in this ride.

It is a large turnout for a huge figure in the cycling scene here.

This is John doing at 1200 kilometre ride in France a few years ago. It

is a week since he was knocked off his bike, just outside

Huddersfield. He suffered serious head injuries and was flown to

hospital where he is still in a coma. This last week has been

horrendous. If this campaigning can stop any other family going through

what we have been through this week, and will have to go through in the

next few months if tadpoles three, if that helps anyone else it will be

worth it. My dad would have been the first organise something like this

for somebody else. It is just highlight the importance of road

safety. I'm not saying that every driver doesn't think about

cyclists, but they need to raise the awareness that cyclists have a right

to be on the road like anybody else. Most of these cyclists Noel John and

many have ridden alongside him and wanted to show support and stop

other cyclists ending up in hospital. The number of people

preparing for this ride is a sign of our popular John Radford is. It is a

sign of the increasing popularity of cycling, with more people getting on

their bikes, there is a risk that more will get knocked off. We are

vulnerable because increasing road users, bad roads, and I think we all

see the attitude of people. If people were a bit more lenient and

forgiving than trying to push past people on a narrow road. This ride

is a symbolic gesture with an important message.

West Yorkshire Police say they are working with British Cycling and the

District Cycle Touring Club to educate all road users to improve

safety further - particularly before the Tour De France. We are joined

now by Martyn Bolt, who we saw briefly there taking part in the

bike ride for John last night. Hi is he? He has had a few breaths

on his own, but the surgeons are saying they are still a long way off

where they would like to be by now. What happens if your knocked off

your bike in terms of insurance? is a bit like skiing insurance. Most

cyclists will have third-party liability because an accident, but

I'm sure very few would have personal insurance to cover time off

work or things like that. Do people know the rules when it comes to

cyclists? This is something we probably do need an education

campaign. Things have moved on a long way since I did cycling

proficiency at school. The suggestion is that if you pass a

cyclists you should give them as much room as you would a car. When

you did the charity ride, I'm sure you will have noticed how close cars

come to you. We are seeing more furniture on the route, islands in

the middle of the roads, things like that. Another of the misconceptions

is that single file is somehow safer. Neither is a compulsory.

Sadly, motorists was shout out to cyclists, single file! But to breast

is permissible. It is sociable and gives a greater visibility if you

have two people writing, they can be seen easier. What about helmets?You

can get confused reading about that. Some industries suggest that in a

case of a serious impact at helm at -- Helmut won't help you, but I

always wear one. Later on Look North: The West

Yorkshire animal charity that's struggling to survive. Why financial

problems could force it to close its doors.

Tenants in part of the North York Moors say they are stunned and

shocked by news that their houses are to be sold and they must move

out. Their homes are on the Farndale

Estate, which is owned by the Barratt family, best known for their

house-building business. Tenants have been sent letters telling them

their homes must be sold to pay death duties and they have got to

move within two months of any sale. Cathy Killick reports.

Of all the beautiful parts of the North York Moors, Farndale is famous

for its unspoiled charm. The estate has been traditionally farmed and

the landscape remains rural and sparsely populated, and largely by

the Barrett family. The fortune was made building a different type of

estate, -- his sons must now pay millions in inheritance tax after

the death of the founder of the business. The Barrett brothers say

they have to sell 13 properties occupied by tenants. Landers can

sell houses at any time, but here in Farndale it is extremely difficult

for the tenants to find alternative accommodation and many are very

upset by the news. For 14 years George has run the cafe. His four

children were born here and go to the local school. When he received a

letter telling him his home and business were to be put on the

market, it was a bolt from the blue. Just numb. Shock. What are you going

to do? Doom them. I suppose I would hope that somebody might come along

and say I will buy at and you carry on as you are, which would be a

brilliant scenario, but whether that will happen. Are you in a position

to buy? I doubt I could get a mortgage age. I am in my 60s, so it

is difficult. Estate agents handling the sale say: It is not a decision

that has been taken lightly and they acknowledge that the news is very

upsetting and disruptive tenants. They are offering half-price rental

and the houses on the market. Tenants are being offered the chance

to buy their houses and those that can are happier with the situation.

Those, like George, who can't, or facing a huge disruption they

neither wanted or expected. In other news, a murder

investigation has been launched after a man died in Scarborough late

last night. Police were called to Eastborough after reports of an

assault and the man, who was in his 30s, died at the scene shortly after

they arrived. Four local men were arrested on Queen's Terrace. North

Yorkshire Police say they want to reassure the community that they are

not looking for anyone else. A 26-year-old man was arrested last

night on the M62 in West Yorkshire after a handgun and ammunition were

found in his car. Armed police officers followed the BMW after a

tip-off from another force. It was stopped around 7.00pm heading west

towards Junction 26. The man is being held on suspicion of firearms

offences. An animal charity in West Yorkshire

says it could be forced to close because it is owed money by another

charity which has now been suspended from operating. The Charity

Commission is investigating The Dove Trust and stopped its online

donations web page following concerns about its financial

situation. That's left the West Yorkshire Animals In Need charity in

Ilkley with a pretty big shortfall. Anna Crossley reports.

Tommy Townsend's Hysen Ilkley isn't a 38 rescue cats. Her charity has

saved the latest -- the lives of 900 animals over the years. Hers is one

of many charities that seems to have lost money through the charity

giving website. We run our charity on a shoe string. It has affected us

very badly. We are in real danger of having to close down. 18 months ago

Tommy Hunter has been signed up to charity giving .co .uk to make it

easier for people to donate online. It is run by The Dove Trust. They

don't charge a fee, just a small percentage of any gift aid. West

Yorkshire animals in need has not received any pledges since March.

For some reason, The Dove Trust has not been honouring its side of the

deal. Once we find out how serious the concerns were, we put an interim

manager in place to take over at the dogs trust and take over the

management of the websites. He will look at the concerns of the

finances. It turns out the Charity commission has been concerned about

the dogs trust for some time, much to the annoyance of Tommy. I feel

absolutely disgusted with them, because we wouldn't be in this

position if the Charity Commission had acted when they should've done.

They have known about this problem for four years. The Charity

Commission says that some charities have received their money, but

others haven't. It is advising people who think they have been

affected to log on to the charity giving website, which neither has

updates and advice. -- which neither Before 7.00pm: The new challenge

facing Keith Senior - why the Rugby League legend is putting himself

through the wringer for a good cause.

The new arrival who is wowing visitors at the Yorkshire Wildlife

the end of a busy or stressful day reaching for a glass of wine or beer

in order to unwind? There are concerns that middle-aged,

middle-class women are drinking too much alcohol and it could be causing

devastating health problems. Our next guests, Sarah Turner and Lucy

Rocca from Yorkshire, had their own battles with drink and have now

written a book to help other women who are struggling to give up the

bottle. Sarah, what happened to you? I got quite a late stage with that,

were I had lots to most bog on the cornflakes. What we are trying to do

is intervene really, for women who are slightly worried about the

drinking. It is women who are having a problem and they are concerned,

just drinking a little bit too much. We want them to read the book

and see how they feel. How many units would you consuming a week?

to about 150, which sounds horrific. That was a bottle of wine and night

and a few extra drinks at the weekend. I run a website that is

aimed at women like myself and Sarah. It is very common for normal

women, professional with kids, hard drinking a bottle or two of wine and

night. It is not as unusual as people might think. It can be a form

of stress management, I suppose. Yes, and in some cases it is an

emotional dependency. People drink self-confidence when white. Over the

years becomes a crutch. Before you know it, it can be something that

you are aware that you don't want to live without. Do people know when

they have a problem? Don't people who are consumed by alcohol enjoy a

drink anyway? Gets to a stage where it has become a habit more than an

enjoyment. It is a ritual, a reward. Harrogate Sanctuary, my

organisation, is tailored for middle age, middle-class women. They said

they would like to talk about it, but feel very alone. Lucy's website

has been tremendous because it allows women to talk anonymously.

There is a stigma. How can you help? Us coming on here helps. We are

fairly normal woman, I think, people can relate to us. We are both mums

and both had this problem. We got into pretty dire straits with that.

Rather than get that far, it could be a good idea to intervene.

Sport now and, if you are planning to go and watch Leeds Rhinos take on

Hull KR at Headingley next week, you'll see a certain former player

finishing probably the toughest 13 hours of his sporting life. In

keeping with Rugby League tradition, they're calling it Quest 13, and

Paul Ogden has been to investigate. He would have thought Keith Senior

had punished himself enough already, having done 13 seasons with Leeds

Rhinos, to say nothing of his exploits in Sheffield in

Huddersfield before. Clearly it wasn't enough. He is now getting

ready to put his body on the line by running, writing and drawing himself

to the Leeds Rhinos's next home match, all on the same day.

doing a week on Friday, before the Hull KR game. The charity needs

donations. Me and the trustee of the foundation decided to come up with a

challenge. And what a challenge days. Accompanied by Bill Bowman,

Keith Senior will dry -- will start on the day with a 30 mile run to the

lead suburbs. It will be 113 kilometres on a bike, 60 odd miles.

To finish, 13 miles on a rowing machine outside the club shop, in

full view of fans arriving. motto of the foundation is changing

lives through sport. Without sport I would never choose -- I would not

have achieved what I have achieved. We need to raise vital funds. This

is a challenge that we have come up with. Me being the plonker that I

am, I said I would get involved! the aim of Quest 13 is to change

less privileged life through sport, Keith Senior remains the kind of

rugby league club he would not want to change one bit.

On to football now and Leeds United fought back from a goal down to beat

Chesterfield in the first round of the Capital One Cup. Owen Doyle gave

the visitors a shock lead in the 19th minute at Elland Road. But

Michael Brown equalised for Leeds ten minutes later. Four minutes

later Dominic Poleon grabbed what proved to be the winner. The home

side held on for the victory in front of a crowd of more than

17,000. The draw for the second round of the

Capital One Cup has been made within the last hour or so. Rotherham

United have landed a plum tie. They are away at Aston Villa. Barnsley

take on Southampton. Doncaster face Leeds in a Yorkshire derby.

Huddersfield will play Charlton. Games will be played in the week

beginning 26th August. Three of Yorkshire's elite rowers

have been selected in the GB Team for the World Rowing Championships

in Korea later this month. 2012 Olympic Gold medallist Andy Triggs

Hodge, from Hebden, will race in the men's eight.

In the women's programme, Richmond's Zoe Lee will form part of the GB

eight. Leeds-based Paul Bennett has been named amongst the candidates

for the Pairs competition. Now, she has just stepped off a

plane from France and is already bringing a certain je ne sais quoi

to life at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster. She might not

have any teeth, but she can certainly boast a very long tongue!

We're talking about a very rare Giant Anteater. Phil Bodmer has been

to meet the new arrival, which is all set to become a star attraction.

Meet nanny, isn't she cute? Or is she? That depends on your point of

view. The Giant Anteater recently arrived from Montpellier in France

was perusing her new surroundings in Doncaster. I think she is absolutely

beautiful. Within those like that, how could you complain? We are so

lucky to have her here. She represents her fellow wild mates out

in South America, where it is not just the Giant Anteater is, but all

the other animals there are endangered as well. They are

solitary creatures and are listed as vulnerable species. She is part of

the European breeding programme and it is a jewel eventually be joined

by our mail at home in the Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Jan anteaters have

the lowest body temperature of any mammal, so we are lucky to see her

heights because it is very humid. Her tongue is two feet long, that

allows her to suck up 35,000 ants or termites in any one day. Visitors

seemed intrigued by the new arrival from France, even though she looked

rather nonplussed by the attention. It is ugly. It is really exciting to

see an anteater. I would like them to brush up at school from which --

to brush up excavation work it is not unattractive at all. It is cool.

The Yorkshire Wildlife Park is hoping this rather unusual creature

will now become a firm visitor favourite. It is fair to say that

nanny was certainly turning a few I wonder what she thought of Phil!

She probably said, you have a big nose!

We have had some very pretty So, it has been a pleasant day. That

is a bit more cloud ) night, and we are expecting more rain overnight.

It will brighten up nicely through the course of the day. The butchers

might be a degree or so down on the values we saw today. You can see the

front affecting us tonight on the weather chart. There will be some

moderate heavy spells in the early hours of the morning, but it will

not be as bad by later in the morning. You can see we have a bit

more cloud might end the day and it is producing a few showers. The

cloud will continue to thicken from the West, producing patchy rain and

drizzle. In the middle part of the night that could be heavy spells at

times. Because of the cloud cover, it will not be cold. Around 13

degrees will probably be your tomorrow morning, still producing

some patchy rain. That'll ease away eastwards and we will see the odd

shower continuing, but generally it will be an improvement tomorrow.

There will be pleasant spells of sunshine. Under the sun, -- in the

sun, it will feel really nice. Looking further ahead, over the

course of the weekend, Saturday starting off on a beautiful note.

Cloud will bubble up through the course of the day and could be the

odd shower. Particularly eastern parts will stay dry all day on

Saturday. Variable cloud, brightening up with a few showers on

Sunday. It is looking unsettled into next week.

That's about it from us but join us tomorrow night when we've a special

report about the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, and a day of

celebration known as Eid. Thousands of Muslims across Yorkshire end

their month-long dawn until dusk fast by preparing food, giving to

charity and buying new clothes and gifts for the family. We'll be