12/09/2013 Look North (Yorkshire)

Marmaris On Look North tonight: Victims of the shootings in Turkey

are comforted by relatives, as the family of the man accused of Anne

Bury's killing claim he'd been in a relationship with her for a number

of years. Also tonight, pursuing justice, 20 years on. A woman from

Bradford heads back to America to stop the early release of her

partner's killer. And we're in Harrogate for the annual Autumn

Flower Show — a must for gardeners of all varieties. Indeed. It was a

lovely afternoon in Harrogate. For the next few days, join me for the

details in 15 minutes. First, it was a story that made

headlines on both sides of the Atlantic back in 1993. A couple from

Bradford shot in their car in a secluded highway rest area in

Florida. Margaret Jagger was injured. Her partner Gary Colley

shot dead. Now, by a cruel coincidence, Margaret will find

herself back in court tomorrow, confronting one of the gunmen on the

20th anniversary of the killing. She'll give evidence to try to stop

the early release of Aundra Akins from prison. Our Crime Correspondent

John Cundy has this exclusive report. Tomorrow, Margaret Jagger

will deliver perfect and impact statement in court. She will say why

she thinks Aundra Akins, who fired the fatal bullet which killed her

partner, Gary Colley, should have his 27 year life sentence tariff

extended. It was a crime that shocked even the American public,

hardened by violent gun crime in their communities. It had been a

botched robbery. In a lonely lay—by, Aundra Akins had broached

the parked car of Gary Colley, demanding money and began firing

guns into the car. One of the bullets hit Gary Colley. Margaret

Jagger was left cradling Gary Colley as he bled to death in her arms. The

start of Margaret Jagger's dreadful nightmare. Even as she prepared to

confront the killers in court, she said she could not find it in her

heart, to hate them. As the months and years went by, time and again,

Margaret Jagger returned to the States to give evidence during

several court trials. Margaret said that many locals around Tallahassee

had told her of their disgust at what happened and there was a

tearful apology at one stage to Margaret Jagger from the mother of

Aundra Akins, for the murderous actions of her son. If there was

anything I could do, I would do it. Please, find it in your heart to

forgive. Eventually, Aundra Akins and his accomplice where given life

sentence for the of Gary Colley and the attempted murder of Margaret

Jagger. Now, he is nearing parole for being a model prisoner and

tomorrow, Margaret Jagger will be back in court, as lawyers seek to

have his 27 year life sentence tariff extended. She's doing fine.

She is trying to move on with life. She needs to testify. And tonight,

Margaret Jagger is making final preparations for that court

hearing, to once more face, across a courtroom, the man who murdered Gary

Colley exactly 20 years ago, and almost took her life.

been speaking to Margaret. What has she been saying? She is trying to

keep a low profile. She is extremely nervous about appearing in court.

This will be the fifth or sixth time she has had to face the killer of

killers of Gary Colley, her long—time partner, in an American

court, and it is a dramatic moment for her. 20 years on, you might

think she had left it all behind but she is there to say that the impact

on her has never left the, and she is trying to get the sentence of

Aundra Akins extended. He is coming up for parole shortly. What kind of

formality will it be tomorrow? What can we expect? She will give a

victim impact statement. The prosecuting lawyers will have their

say. They will say why this man should have his sentence extended.

The last time she saw this man in court, he was a boy of 14, now he's

a grown man, at 34. And everything goes back to this appalling moment

when Gary Colley was shot dead in front of her, when she was cradling

him, as he died. It is bound to be automatic occasion for her. —— bound

to be a traumatic occasion. Lots more to come in tonight's programme:

Tanya's searching out our sports stars of the future. Paralympian

Hannah Cockcroft was discovered at a School Games event in the past.

Today could well have revealed some more. Next, we hear from the parents

of the man accused of shooting a woman from North Yorkshire at her

holiday villa in Turkey. They say their son loved Anne Bury, and that

he'd been in a relationship with her for the past six years. But lately

they'd argued over money. Tonight, Anne's son Alex remains in hospital

and the family have denied that she and the gardener Veli Acar were

together. We will have more on that story in our late Latin. —— our late

bulletin. The jury in the trial of the Sheffield Wednesday footballer

Gary Madine has been sent home for the night, after failing to reach a

verdict today. The centre—forward is accused of two unprovoked assaults

in two Sheffield nightclubs within five weeks of each other. Mr Madine

denies charges of causing grievous bodily harm in one case and causing

grievous bodily harm with intent on a second charge. The jury will

continue deliberating tomorrow. A convicted killer who absconded from

jail during a work licence has been found. Shakiel Shazad was serving 18

years for his part in an arson attack in Huddersfield in 2002.

Eight members of the same family died in the fire at their home in

Birkby. West Yorkshire Police had issued an appeal for help to find

Shazad. But a few hours ago, he was discovered

road in the West Midlands. The man in charge of the investigation into

the Hillsborough disaster says he's looking into whether any crime such

as manslaughter was committed on the day. Jon Stoddart says that South

Yorkshire Police, Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, Sheffield

City Council and the Football Association could all face charges

of manslaughter through gross negligence. His comments followed a

meeting of families yesterday when some claimed the inquiry was taking

too long. But those investigating say it's a lengthy process. We have

several thousand documents, and events from 24 years ago, but the

investigation goes back to 1981, almost through to the present day.

We can look at compelling evidence that will enable us to take a fresh

look at the prosecutions. The Bradford—based supermarket Morrisons

has announced another fall in profits. There's been a 10% drop for

the first half of this year. Business experts say its late entry

into online shopping could be to blame. Morrisons is Britain's fourth

largest supermarket, behind Tesco, Asda and Sainsburys. The creator of

the After Eight mint, Brian Sollitt, has died. He was 74. During a

50—year career in York, the confectioner was most proud of his

after—dinner mint, despite being responsible for many other products.

Mr Sollitt's been described by Nestle as a "true craftsman", who

had a huge impact on the British chocolate industry. The family have

just announced his death, which happened in July. Sheffield band the

Arctic Monkeys have received their third Mercury Music Prize

nomination, and their latest album is already heading to the number one

spot. The album, A.M, was released on Monday and is currently

outselling the rest of the top 20 put together! And claiming the

number one spot this weekend will see them become the first band on an

independent label to have five consecutive number one albums. The

annual School Games got under way today at the Don Valley Stadium in

Sheffield — the last major athletics event to be held there before it

closes. I remember going back to the launch of the Don Valley Stadium, Ed

was the world student games a few years ago. The Universiad. The

School Games is a multi—sport event. In fact it was here that Paralympian

Hannah Cockcroft was first identified a few years back. Tanya

Arnold is there for us now. The stage is set for this multisport

event, which is quite a rarity for an athlete to take part in, and it

is considered important if they are going to go on to the Olympics and

Paralympics. A few lucky athletes also got to meet a couple of

superstars. The Don Valley Stadium, or set up for this final national

event before it closes. There today to give advice to the Atlas

performing were the Paralympic gold medallist, Hannah Cockroft and

Johnny Peacock. Hannah Cockroft was discovered at these games in 2007.

This is the only opportunity that you are going to get for a

multisport event like the Paralympics. It gave me a lot of

experience of what it was going to be like. It is an important event.

It will give them so many opportunities he's to get out there

and to show what they can do. Because it is my home ground it is

like going from the Olympic Stadium to your home track. All of my family

and friends are coming down and staying half a mile from where I

live. They got the Tram in today. Sheffield is such a great sporting

city. To have it here is special. Sheffield is ideal for the school

games because of the facilities it has right across the city. The

volleyball court under way at the Institute of sport. But with the Don

Valley Stadium closing, it could be the last such event. It could not be

in Sheffield in future because of this facility going, which is very

sad. And again, if you ask any athlete or coach or spectators who

come down here and train, losing a major facility, not just

for Sheffield but for the UK, really. A lot of investment is

needed in Whitburn Road if it is to come up to standard to host major

athletics events. I am joined by the scent and give state for culture,

media and sport, Maria Miller. I am guessing you did not envisage the

legacy of the Olympics being the closure of venues like the Don

Valley Stadium. The school games are important part of the legacy and it

is inspiring to talk to the young people I have met here from

England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, getting into the

games because of inspiration coming out of last year. But from athletes

in this city, it is an iconic structure that this closing, along

with leisure centres and swimming pools. The Don Valley Stadium has an

important place in the hearts of people in this area. I am sure that

it was a tough decision from the City Council to close it. I am very

pleased to see the investment that is being promised into Woodburn

Road, and I think that would be an important statement for how

important athletics still is in the city of Sheffield. Increasingly, it

is difficult to fund facilities. Swimming pools take a lot of money

to run. You think that the Government has to rethink this, that

councils can no longer afford to do it? Good councils investing sports

as facilities because they know how important they are for local first

—— local communities. We are having to make tough decisions in difficult

economic times, but cities like Sheffield have continued to invest

in good facilities and the school games here today show that young

people are coming through and we have a programme investing in

grassroots sports activities up and down the country, showing that sport

has never been stronger in this country, and I hope that one of the

biggest legacy is coming out of last year through these games is

continued participation by young people in sports, whatever they

choose, for life. Jake, give us an idea of what is in store, and what

is your role? It is going to be a fantastic night. We have been here

watching the rehearsals. Although the act are young and local, and

they are all fantastic. It is going to be a great night. You have had

some training in the run—up to this as well? Yes, I was talking to a BBC

commentator who has been giving us some tips and couple of weeks ago I

was in London talking to Jonathan Edwards. He gave us some do's and

don'ts. I could probably do with getting the list from you at some

point. We are now promising a spectacular opening ceremony. Coming

up before 7pm: We like to think we've got an eye for talent. So

we've been taking to this young woman who could be a strong

contender come the Olympics in Toyko. And join me at the Harrogate

Autumn flower show for some busting blooms and enormous onions. Let's

get back to that story from Turkey, the shooting of Anne Bury. Tears

from the family of the man accused of murdering Anne Bury. Outside

their home on the edge of town, his mother told me that he is not a

violent man. My child was a very good child and we love him very

much, but we do not know what happened. We love them very much and

now we are feeling very sad. This is where he is alleged to have come

with a shotgun, going through the house, shooting dead Anne Bury and

injuring her mother and son. It is thought to be an act of revenge by

Veli Acar after he had been questioned by police following

complaints made by the family that he had made threats against them.

The police investigation work appears to be over here at the

family's Villa. You can see there are enjoying a birthday party but

now there is police crime scene tape and medical equipment

still trying to work out exactly what was behind this attack, but

they face tough questions about their role in this attack, too. We

went to ask why they did not take warnings from the family seriously,

and why Veli Acar was released. But filming official buildings is not

allowed in Turkey. We were welcomed in and they offered us tea, but they

would not answer any questions. Their main suspect is still being

held. The family of Veli Acar claim that he was close to Anne Bury. Can

I ask you what was the relationship between Anne Bury and Veli Acar? You

must see their pictures that they have framed. It is two people in

love. He said that they had been together for six years, effectively

as a married couple. He was in love with her, and he loved her very

much. They enjoyed a healthy life together. They were very happy. We

are very confused now. The family of Anne Bury deny any relationship, but

both sets of relatives seem to agree that it was a row about this villa,

and about money, that escalated to such a violent conclusion. We will

update you on that at 10:25pm tonight.

United manager Brian McDermott has moved quickly to rule himself out of

the Republic of Ireland job. McDermott joined the Elland Road

club in April and has seen his side lose just once this season. He said

this morning that he would like to manage Ireland in the future, but

for now is committed to staying at Leeds. I am here now, and I are

committed, 100%. I would regard Leeds United as a very big club, and

very big clubs can spend very big money. We cannot do that, we cannot

spend big money, but we can find a way to make it successful. Cricket

now and Yorkshire are getting on top in their vital County Championship

match at Hove. After bowling Sussex out for 292, Yorkshire made their

way to 246 for four at close of play. Adam Lyth fell just short of

his century andnew signing Kane Williamson is 80 not out. Yorkshire

are currently second in the table behind Durham, but a win could see

them regain top spot. In the other big game between Derbyshire and

Durham, Durham are fighting back in that game. Huddersfield Giants get

the Super League play—offs under way against Wigan at the John Smith's

Stadium tonight. Earlier this month, the Giants got their hands on

silverware for finishing top of the table. But they're now just two wins

away from the Grand Final and from a shot at becoming Super League

champions. And don't forget to join me at 10:25pm tonight for news of

how the Giants got on in that playoff game, plus some of the key

action. We found out last weekend that the city of Tokyo will host the

2020 Olympic Games. So already, we've had our Look North sports team

out and about across our region, to find an emerging candidate who might

end up competing there for us. And we think we've uncovered a real gem

— at Mytholmroyd Weighlifting Club. Paul Ogden's been to meet her. I am

Rebecca Taylor, I am 14 years old, I am the European champion with three

gold medals and this is how it happened. At the European youth

Championships in Lithuania at the weekend, Rebecca took five medals

including three Golds, but rather than sitting around to reflect on

the achievements, she delegated that job to her family, and she is

already preparing for the next step up. I have the European junior is

coming up in ten days. I going to do my best. To try and break my record.

I just like competing. I started off as a sprinter at aged ten and got

tested at a performance Centre, and a coach noticed me and said I should

take up weightlifting, and I have enjoyed it ever since. She has got a

bit of work to do. She is growing up, as a young person, physically

maturing, so 2022 is the one where we're going be looking at medals.

And four—year—old sister Emily has confirmed exclusively to BBC look

North, that she wants to be a champ as well. Watch this space! You would

not want to cross eyebrow of them, would you? # —— you would not want

to cross either of them. One thing we do agree on is that the Harrogate

Flower show is the start of autumn. It opens tomorrow and hordes are

expected to descend on the exhibits. There's so much to see this year,

including how to cook a giant cabbage, wonderful blooms and of

course our own Cathy Killick. You might have thought summer was over,

but not a bit of it. I have been like a pig in muck today, really

enjoying having a good neb about. Here is a selection of my

highlights. Whatever you're looking for, you

will find it here, from show gardens to beautiful blooms, there is

inspiration everywhere. I do think you will get a higher standard

in the UK, so we're lucky to have it in Yorkshire. March and April were

called, but since then we have had some very good growing weather, so

the indications are that we will get some very good displays. The giant

vegetables are always a draw, but this year they have got ambitious

plans for this enormous cabbage. We're going to set a world record

for the number of dishes made from the one cabbage. The flower

arrangers have been given the task of making a theme based on

television sitcoms. That has got to be last of the summer Wine, and this

is, are you being served. Do you remember Miss Brahms? This show

garden is made entirely from recycled material. Each time I do

it, I get more help, but my husband Brian has been brilliant, and my dad

as well. What a pleasure it is to observe what skill can produce.

It is not just the plants that are inspiring. This is the inside of

of the shades of one of the show gardens. Outside, there was an

explosion of gorgeousness. Gates open at 9:30am, then it once through

Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It is well worth a visit. Although I would

say that, wouldn't I? You are a good gardener. I do good yellow

courgettes, and beans and peas. Anything that you can eat. Not so

interested in the pretty stuff. Let me have a look at some pictures that

have come in. That is the Ryburn Valley. And that is a lonely bridge,

in York. Keep the pictures coming in. —— that is the millennium

Bridge. In the short term, I will try to get

tomorrow right, before talking about the next 20 years. It will be messy

tomorrow, courtesy of this week weather front that will give us some

patchy rain. Saturday looking the best day of the

weekend, after a damp start, it will brighten up, but on Sunday, goodness

me, wet and windy weather spreading from the West. We have some coming

in right now. This cloud is bringing rain to the Pennines. It will move

east over the next 24 hours, so all of us will see a wet night. The bulk

of the rain out of the way by the early hours of the morning. Then we

will have lots of low cloud, missed and drizzle. —— mist.

Tomorrow, off to a slow start, cloudy and damp in places. It will

brighten up with some decent, dry, bright spells, but always, the risk

of a few showers. It could bring bring into southern areas. It will

be a bit messy tomorrow. Look at those temperatures, 15 Celsius in

Scarborough. Possibly up to 16 or 17 further south. Saturday the better

day of the weekend, Sunday is wet and windy. There was a row in our

house about whether we can light a fire or not.