13/09/2013 Look North (Yorkshire)

Welcome to Friday's Look North. On the programme tonight: A new warning

about the dangers of drinking whilst pregnant.

Doctors in Bradford prove for the first time that binge drinking

significantly increases the risk of having a small baby. We know this

links very clearly to having more problems when the baby is born or

breathing problems or developmental problems as the baby grows up. Even

carrying onto adult life. Also tonight: Told to expect

separate nightclub attacks. And we go backstage with the Kaiser

Chiefs ahead of tonight's homecoming gig. An overcast afternoon, but what

is the weekend looking like? Contrast in fortunes at Wheen

Saturday and Sunday. —— between Saturday and Sunday.

Good evening and welcome to Look North. A major study in Bradford has

shown for the first time that women who binge drink when they're

pregnant are more likely to give birth to smaller babies.

The study looked in particular at the drinking habits of women in the

fourth to sixth months of pregnancy — or the second trimester.

Researchers studied the alcohol habits of more than 11,000 mums

across the city between 2007 and 2010. Alcohol consumption was rare

among Asian mothers but more than 40% of white British mums drank

during pregnancy. In a moment we'll find out what the city is doing to

tackle the problem, but first Joe Inwood reports on the survey's

findings. At eight months old, this baby is

doing well. He was born at healthy £8. His mum says he is

well—behaved, more interested in playing with our cameras and crying.

His chances have been improved by his mum's behaviour, not just in how

she is bringing him up but how she brought him into the world. Once I

found out I was pregnant I stopped drinking. I didn't carry on

drinking, and cuts down slowly, I just quit. It was the first decision

I thought of. Not everyone makes that choice. This ground—breaking

study found 3.1% of mums drank over five units at a time. There are

babies were 60% more likely to be small. With one in ten underweight

babies linked to excess alcohol. This is really important new

evidence. Drinking alcohol has a bad effect on your baby, but what we

haven't been able to demonstrate before is having occasional episodes

of binge drinking on the effect of the baby. This is demonstrating a

clear link between binge drinking and adverse effect on the baby. The

advice to avoid alcohol while pregnant is not new, and yet people

still drink. A lot of parents don't see the consequences until they have

the baby. They don't see it as a problem. We just tried to get that

message across that it can affect the baby, the baby's weight,

development and growth. We are trying to get that across to the

parents. But in Bradford and right across our region, thousands do not

take on board the message. With their babies bearing the cost.

Let's talk to Doctor Duncan Cooper, one of the authors of that report,

who works in public health for Bradford Council. We have known for

a long time that tricking during pregnancy is not good. How

significant are these findings? What we have shown here, this is

researching a very big group of women in Bradford, there is a clear

link between binge drinking, five units of alcohol in one session,

that could be too large glasses of wine —— two large glasses of wine.

About a 70% increase in the chances of having a small baby, which is

important, because small babies are more likely to have respiratory

problems, infections after birth. If there is a lot of binge drinking

during pregnancy, there could be effect which could affect the rest

of the baby 's life. 40% of British women drank through pregnancy, 3% of

those drank heavily, and shrinking. —— inch drinking. A lot of women do

not know they are pregnant in the first month or so, and if that is

the case, it is important for them not to panic and have a chat with

their GP. Alcohol is a big part of our society, it is the way we

socialise and make friends. Most adults, they drink anyway. It is

just a habit that carries on into pregnancy. What we need to make sure

we do this research and keep the message out. There is a bit of

confusion, because bin shrinking when you are pregnant means

something very different. Two large glasses of wine, a lot of people

might consider that to be moderate. This is a definition of binge

drinking that we use. If you're drinking what seems not very much

alcohol, five units, can be detrimental to health. Although

previously, people think of binge drinking as this two day session,

within research purposes we are looking at levels of alcohol that

can have those effects. Whether you think about it as binge drinking or

just a few drinks at home, women need to remember to watch those

units. Doctor Duncan Cooper, thank you very much.

Sheffield Wednesday's star footballer Gary Madine is likely to

be sent to jail, after he was found guilty of assaulting two fans in two

separate attacks at nightclubs in the city. During his trial in Leeds

the jury heard Madine had a previous history of violence at his former

club Carlisle United. But Sheffield Wednesday has refused to comment

after the hearing on his future at the club. Our crime correspondent

reports. Gary Madine, arriving at court on

the final day of his trial. Sheffield Wednesday's controversial,

flamboyant striker, signed for £400,000 from Carlisle United. A man

with a past reputation for his short temper. Described in court by the

prosecution as an old—fashioned English centre forward, well aware

of the power of his frame. But in February and March last year, that

power and temper, led to his punching unconscious two men in

separate nightclub incidents. And that, the jury was told, was not

all. Three years ago, Gary Madine had knocked another man unconscious

when he was refused a drink at a pub. He admitted causing his victim

actual bodily harm. During the trial, the prosecution called Gary

Madine: After one incident, he was said to have become agitated with

police, saying: Later he admitted: Player Mac's —— Gary Madine's

football career is unclear at the moment. Sheffield Wednesday have

refused to make any comment, but the judge told the player that immediate

jail is very likely when he returns to the court next month for

sentence. Gary Madine, allowed bail, was hurried away from the court this

afternoon. Two seasons ago, he had been Sheffield Wednesday's top

scorer. Tonight, his prospects couldn't be much bleaker.

Later on Look North: Reaping the benefits of a long hot summer.

Yorkshire's vineyard owners expect their best ever harvest thanks to

perfect weather conditions. A woman from Bradford is today

giving evidence about the murder of her partner in America on the 20th

anniversary of his death. Gary Colley was shot dead in a car at a

secluded highway rest area while on holiday in Florida. Margaret Jagger,

who survived the attack, is delivering her victim impact

statement as lawyers try to extend the twenty—seven year life sentence

tariff given to gunman Aundra Akins. Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex,

has been in Barnsley today. Crowds gathered in the rain as he

officially opened the Barnsley Pals Centenary Square by unveiling a

plaque. It's part of the newly revamped area outside the town hall.

The fountains and gardens are being named after the men who died serving

their country in the First World War as part of the group of soldiers

known as the Barnsley Pals. Archaeologists have discovered

evidence of the medieval church on King's Square in York. The find was

made following works to transform the square as part of council plans

to improve the city centre. The discoveries will now be carefully

been voted Yorkshire's most magnificent attraction, in an online

poll. The open air gallery near Wakefield displays work by artists

including Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth. Just under 5,000 people

voted for their favourite Yorkshire attraction. The Yorkshire Wildlife

Park came second in the poll, followed by Flamingoland and North

Yorkshire Moors Railway. I very good choice. Party conference season

starts this weekend with the Liberal Democrats gathering in Glasgow. The

party leader, faces a tough time with his party feeling poorly in the

opinion polls. He has been speaking to Tim Iredale, ahead of the start

of the Liberal Democrat Conference — and a new series of Sunday Politics.

What has he been saying? He could sit in the House of Commons, but not

as a Liberal Democrat, over controversial comments he made about

Israel. That has all changed now, because I spoke to Nick Clegg, Lib

Dem leader, he confirmed that David Ward's suspension will be lifted and

he will be able to set as a Liberal Democrat once again, even though Mr

Clegg is clearly not happy with some of the language he used. To imply

suggest that somehow all people in the Jewish community are somehow

responsible for some of the terrible things that have happened, was

offensive and wrong and repeated. That's why the decision was made to

suspend the whip temporarily from him. But he will be allowed back in?

Absolutely, a temporary spent seven —— temporary suspension means that

he will be allowed back in at some point. We will also be debating the

£11,000 spent on aid. Could that be better spent back home? Also, Joey

Sutcliffe, the former sports minister, will beginning his view on

whether the 2020 two World Cup should be held in summer or winter

in Qatar. The long hot summer has already

boosted the region's tourism. And now many farmers are expecting to

reap the benefits as well, with bumper crops expected. Our business

correspondent is at one vineyard where the harvest is proving to be

their best ever. Yes, it might be raining down, but thankfully it has

not been raining for a full 12 months. This time last year, the

harvest was looking pretty bleak indeed. In fact, it was almost a

complete write—off, which was not great news for business. But like

most farmers, this year, the warm dry weather has been fantastic.

conditions, and you know what that means for grapes. Five or six weeks

to go until these grapes are picked. Owners believe they have a bumper

harvest. Yorkshire has a number of vineyards. Despite the cooler

climate, the creation of new varieties of grape means the region

is well suited to a slow, flavoursome growth. What do you

grow? This heart of the Vineyard is red varieties. If you look in here,

you can see the grapes forming. The long, dry summer has been the

perfect antidote to last year's soggy affair. But it didn't start

out that way. The late snow here gave Ian a few sleepless nights but

perversely, it actually gave the grapes the perfect start. A lot of

snow, a lot of rain, we were expecting the same as we had in

2012. Then all of the sudden, the clouds parted, the sun came out and

it went from strength to strength. Last year, the business produced

enough wine to keep the tour going. No one is complaining. I'm not

normally a wine drinker, the red was very nice. Really surprising.The

wine is nice. I will be buying some. The hope is, if people like

that, they will love what comes next. And that is just as well

because the wine produced next year is going to be tested by fierce

critics. The Tour de France passers—by just over there, quite a

lot of French dignitaries will come by. They note just a little bit

about wine. There are still five or six weeks to go until the harvest

itself. They are watching the weather forecast very carefully,

hoping they will get a lot less of this rain, a lot more warm sunshine

and hopefully, absolutely no hard frost. The wine itself, it is pretty

good. Even though the harvest last year was not great, and they were

not able to make the red wines, and they are hoping that will lead to

additional jobs which will be great for the economy around the last of

the summer Wine country. Please tell me you're not pregnant!

Before 7pm: Meet the young boxer from Sheffield aiming to win the

British title after a chance encounter in his local mosque

inspired him to take up the sport. And how your's rich chocolate

history inspired a new production telling the story of that city in

wartime. A bit nervous at the moment with the sport. It's a bit dodgy at

the moment, isn't it? It is at the moment. We will start with the

cricket. Yorkshire are running out of time to push for victory. After a

delayed start because of rain, Yorkshire reached 326. They then

reduced size six to 48—2. But with one day left to play, and another

poor weather forecast, they may have to settle for a draw.

The Huddersfield Giants will have to make it to the Grand Final the hard

way after losing to Wigan last night. Despite starting well with

this individual try from Danny Brough, they made too many errors in

the game and Wigan came through to win 22—8. It means Huddersfield will

have to play next week when it is sudden death. Tomorrow Leeds are at

Warrington — and you can see the highlights of all of the play—off

games at 5.30pm on Sunday evening on BBC Two.

It's Brownlee versus Brownlee to become World Triathlon Champion,

though Spaniard Javier Gomez could also sneak it! It's close, and a

little complicated, going into Sunday's grand final race on the

Olympic course in London. Alistair can afford to let Gomez win, so long

as he comes second and beats Jonny. Jonny and Gomez must beat Alistair

and each other if they are to become World Champion. It's wonderful to be

back. experience last year with the

crowds. I think it is genuinely a great place for the triathlon.

Becoming world champion in 2013 will be very special. After last year, it

will be very, very special. In boxing it's a big weekend for a

young Sheffield fighter who's aiming to win the British title. Barry Awad

is hoping to follow in the footsteps of former world champion Prince

Naseem. He wants to win his first British title before going on to

European and world glory. Kid Galahad is the latest in a long

line of top fighters to come out of the world—famous ingle boxing gym in

Sheffield. Barry Awad, as he is known outside the ring, talks the

bill when he fights for the super bantamweight title of Great Britain.

But surprisingly, his journey into boxing began at his local mosque. A

former world champion recommended he joined up. This is where it all

started for me, where I met the Prince. He told me if you want to be

a champion, go to the famous Jim and he will make you into a champion.

You can be a champion, if you want to be a champion go to this gym. I

thank God every day for putting me in this position. That was the

turning point where everything clicked into place, and that is when

I met Brendan and where it all began for me, this journey. Prince Naseem

went on to become a world champion. Although many compare the two, his

style has more in common with another champion from the gym. He

has a very lucid, difficult to hit style. Barry is not like that, not

like the Prince. It will not be an easy fight against a previously

unbeaten opponent. But victory tomorrow night would take Kid

Galahad a step closer to the title. Brings back some memories. That

entry that Prince Naseem used to make into the ring. What brilliant

names. Barry is not quite fearful enough.

The First Direct Arena in Leeds has been open a few weeks now, but

spiritually for the people of the city tonight is the big 'opening'

gig. That's because tonight will see hometown band the Kaiser Chiefs

headlining, and Shamir Masri has been to meet them.

I am here on stage at the Leeds arena ahead of a massive homecoming

gig for local favourites the Kaiser Chiefs. Thank you very much for

taking the time out. Originally you were picked to open up this venue?

What are you saying? Are you suggesting we are not opening it? I

got a phone call off Elton and one of Bruce as well. You cannot get

angry about that. Even Elton said to the crowd... He was the first person

to play this venue. You guys have nearly been going ten years, what

would it have been like when you were starting out to have something

like this in your city? They've been talking about it for ten years and

it is actually here, we're pretty excited. It's great. It's been a

long time coming. Both this gig and the arena generally, so looking

forward to it immensely. You have done big shows the summer, haven't

you? We have been writing new tunes, testing them out at festivals all

over the world. The last one we did was in Poland. A free festival.

Obviously you have written new material, the cradle sample some of

that tonight. Any idea when the rest of the public will get their hands

on it? We will go into the studio for a bit and come out of it like

butterflies. I am mixing metaphors, but it doesn't matter. Probably

sometime next year. Let's go for the first quarter. March, April, May,

June or July. Have a great gig here tonight. They will be on stage and

9pm but make sure if you're coming down to get here early.

I like the Kaiser Chiefs. I like the fact that Elton and Bruce were the

warm up act. Next month sees York stage one of

the biggest theatrical productions in the country this year. It's

called Blood And Chocolate and it's been written by the same man as the

enormously successful production of The Railway Children at the Railway

Museum. That play featured a real steam engine. This one will feature

the whole of the city of York! Visit York before October and you're

likely to see a lot of this sort of thing. 200 volunteers are rehearsing

their part in a new production called Blood And Chocolate to be

performed on the street. It is high—tech. The cast are wearing

earphones and they are getting instructions from their director.

When it comes to the performance, the audience will wear headphones as

well, so they can hear the actors. The show's producer gives a

demonstration. Without headphones you are none the wiser. But this is

what you can hear if you're wearing them. These people walking around,

they will be walking around looking at people in 1914 costumes with

people just like you looking up. That is the scale. For the audience,

it is a bit of an adventure because they have no idea where they are

going to go or what happen to them and they get there.

The play has been inspired by the changes in your's chocolate

factories during the First World War. The city and its inhabitants

were transformed by it. As the men left, the women moved from packing

the chocolates to doing robust industrial work. By the end of the

war, they decided they were not going to go back into service. Those

stories will unfold theatrically with York as a beautiful theatrical

backdrop. It will be the theatrical event of the year.

That looks something else, doesn't it?

A quick reminder, it's the last day to nominate your community hero for

this year's Yorkshire Awards. It could be anyone from your local

football coach to someone who's raised tonnes of money for charity —

anyone who you think deserves recognition for their achievements

in their local community. Send your nomination to [email protected] —

with no more than a hundred words explaining why you think someone

deserves to be Yorkshire's Community Hero 2013. The deadline is midnight

tonight. Some breaking news coming in coming, Paul played in his first

golf final and he couldn't hit a cow's backside with a banjo!

Somebody said that I played with the dog licence. I was annihilated.

Let's have a look at the forecast for the next 24 hours, 48 hours. It

is looking as though Saturday will be quite pleasant, great news for

the show, a lovely afternoon. But for the 20 mile run, on Sunday, it

is wet and windy, and temperatures are going to struggle. For those of

us meteorological minded, there is the pressure for Saturday. But look

at this, and autumn depression, wet and windy. It might get off to a

bright start towards the coast, but that rain will push in on Sunday

morning and last through Sunday afternoon. A repeat performance this

evening, a dreary Friday evening with outbreaks of rain and drizzle.

The rainbow sink South words and later tonight will clear —— the rain

will sink South words. The sun will rise in the morning at 6:37am, your

next high water time in Bridlington. It is a damp start,

especially across South Yorkshire. Brighter skies already into northern

parts of North Yorkshire. The sunshine slips southwards through

the morning and in the afternoon is very pleasant indeed with some

patchy cloud, the small chance of a light shower. If you are off to the

coast, highs of 13 or 14 degrees. Inland, 15 degrees Celsius. A quick

look at the further Outlook, we do not need to dwell on Sunday,

persistent and at times heavy rain. Really tunnel, cool, windy and

showed the —— showery. There will be sunshine in between. That's the

forecast. We are saying goodbye to night to

one of our stalwarts. He is on camera three. He is a bit too shy to

appear on camera but he has brought a lot of