17/02/2014 Look North (Yorkshire)

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Good evening, and welcome to Monday's Look North.

On the programme tonight, a missing person's inquiry becomes a murder

hunt. Father of two Sajid Saddique went missing after a business

meeting. We hear from his wife who says she always felt something was

wrong. I knew in my heart that something terrible had happened.

But, yes, it was a massive shock to actually hear it being confirmed.

Detectives reveal new information about his disappearance.

Also tonight. Are you sleeping soundly? The illegal mattresses

posing a danger to the public, there are more in West Yorkshire than

anywhere else. And eating humble pie, the London MP

making a penitent pilgrimage to Sheffield after starting a relish

row. And in sport, Sheffield United put

three past Nigel Clough's old club to give them an FA Cup quarterfinal

place. And Team GB snowboarder Jamie

Nicholls joins us in the studio to talk about his Olympic experience.

As you can see from this picture taken this afternoon, it has been a

fairly cloudy day but there is a quieter week to come. All the

details later. But first tonight, the wife of a man

who vanished seven years ago says she's numb with grief after police

revealed today that they think he was murdered. Sajid Saddique has not

been seen since he attended a business meeting in February 2007.

West Yorkshire Police have arrested two men in connection with the

murder. His wife says she felt something was wrong from the very

beginning. Emma Glasbey has more. It's been seven years since her

husband went missing. Now detectives say they believe Bradford car dealer

Sajid Saddique has been murdered. It is the news his family had always

feared. ?? YELLOW From the beginning, from the day he went

missing, or his disappearance, whatever you want to call it, I felt

like something was wrong. Straight away, when he didn't come home, when

his phone was switched off. But, yes, it was a massive shock to hear

it being confirmed. And I just felt numb. I just felt sick. Since then,

every day, I feel an enormous amount of grief. I feel so sad. The last

time Sajid Saddique was seen was on Valentine's Day 2007. Police say he

came to this ASDA car park for a business meeting. His car was later

found here by his family. This was the diamond encrusted watch he was

wearing when he went missing. It is another clue detectives are hoping

will jog someone's memory. They've spent seven years trying to find out

what happened. There are still many pieces of the jigsaw missing. I need

to put together in order I can bring some closure to Asma and the

extended family of Sajid. There are people out there definitely without

a doubt that know what happened to Sajid. In fact, where his body was

taken following the murder. It's not been the same. Family life has

completely changed. There are people that are responsible out there.

Justice needs to be done. It is very important. It was also revealed

today that two men have been arrested in connection with this

case. They were picked up this morning and are now being questioned

on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.

The renowned concert pianist John Briggs, from Bingley in West

Yorkshire, has gone on trial accused of indecent assaults on young boys

he was giving private tuition to at his home. The alleged incidents are

said to have gone on for 25 years up to 1993. Mr Briggs is denying all

the charges. Our crime correspondent John Cundy reports.

John Briggs faces sex allegations going back to when he was 20.

Described in court as a famous pianist and professional musician,

Mr Briggs, see in the middle, now aged 65, arrived at Bradford Crown

Court today to face the accusations of indecent assault on boys. He

faces ten sample charges. The offences are said to be in against

five boys aged between ten and 15 at the time and to have taken place

between 1969 and 1993. John Briggs is alleged to have abused boys as he

was giving them private piano lessons at his home. He's also

accused of offences against members of the sea cadets where he was

president. Mr Briggs denies all the allegations and says they were made

up and they were a vicious conspiracy against him. Mr Briggs

was arrested once in the early 90s on suspicion of sexual assault but

wasn't charged. The prosecution said the allegations had lay hidden for

years. One alleged assault happened at Mr Briggs' home just after his

wife and mother had gone out. He was said to have filmed some of the sea

cadets he abused. The prosecution said some victims were too fearful

to speak out. Some boys did tell their parents or the police but the

matters never came to court. This afternoon, the first of the alleged

victims began giving evidence behind the anonymity of curtains in court

six. The trial of John Briggs is expected to last up to three weeks.

Later on Look North. An undercover investigation reveals

wheelchair users are being charged more to get around.

A campaign's being launched to stop people buying cheap mattresses which

are actually second`hand, illegal and dangerous. The scam involves

rogue traders selling old mattresses inside new covers. There've been

more reports of the problem in West Yorkshire than anywhere else in the

country. `` there have been more reports. In a moment, we'll find out

why, but first Dave Edwards reports. Taken from the roadside, recovered,

and sold from the back of a van. Illegal mattresses can look like

bargains. But, at best, they are unhygienic. At worst, they are a

serious fire hazard. Hold`mac forces have also `` have all sorts of

undesirable things inside them once they've been used for a few years.

Those bacteria, dust mites, mould from moisture, all that sort of

accumulation. Plus it won't be supportive or comfortable. It's a

growing problem and there have been more reports of it in West Yorkshire

than anywhere else. It's one of the main areas of mattress manufacturing

in the UK. The National bed Federation and trading standards

said that to avoid the scam, look out for this new mark of approval. A

mattress with it will not be a fire risk. But just look at what happens

to an illegal one. Joining us now is David Lodge who's

the head of West Yorkshire Trading Standards. And we also have a

mock`up of an old mattress which has been re`covered. This is the sort of

thing we are seeing. Take that back and then, underneath... As you can

see, there is the old mattress, look king like it would expect it to

look. The springs on these mattresses, they wear out. So as you

can see, this two layers of padding and then the cover, you get the

thing home, fine for a couple of days, but after that, the springs

stop to reveal themselves. It looks awful, smells rotten as well. Why

such a problem in West Yorkshire? We are not sure of that. It won't stop

in West Yorkshire because this is a sophisticated scam. Hertfordshire

have had some as well. I think it is the tooth of the iceberg so far. A

man in a van with a good deal comes knocking. It is too good to be true,

isn't it? Everyone loves a bargain but think about what you're letting

yourself in for. It is not just about the bugs, potentially these

things could be lethal. Some of this filling, who knows what is going to

happen if this thing catches fire. We've got some pictures to show

viewers. This is how quickly one of these can set fire. So, what are

people looking for so they don't get caught out? The most important thing

is think about who you buying fees from. If someone knocks it on your

door and if someone knocks on your door, keep vigilant. Just think

about if you don't know who you're buying it from, probably not a good

idea. Those shocking pictures, this one there is a little label that

says flame resistant but it wouldn't be, would it? It is very easy to put

a label on something but it doesn't guarantee that it is of a good

standard. Those dust mites are enough to put anyone off. It is bad

enough thinking about your own, but it doesn't bear thinking about when

it isn't. Thank you. It's hoped new forensic science

techniques will help detectives find the killers of a man from Leeds who

was murdered during a robbery at his home ten years ago. John Luper's

murderers have never been caught, and now the police are using the

anniversary of his death to ask for help tracking them down. His family

say their grief is still raw. Every day, they think about my brother.

They have lost their father, their husband. You cannot ever put them to

shrug put themselves in your position. It is impossible to

describe to anybody how you feel. Every day, my brother and I will

like one finger `` my brother and I were like one finger. I am sure

people will be put to justice. The government's being asked to

spend at least ?5 million on fixing North Yorkshire's roads. The County

Council says a quarter of its minor roads, that's about 3,000 miles, are

in urgent need of repair. And it's rapidly becoming a crisis. Council

leader John Weighell has written to the Transport Minister asking for

investment. A public meeting's being held in

York tonight on the controversial issue of fracking. Dart Energy,

which holds the licence for fracking in the area, will meet campaigners

who are against the idea. It involves drilling deep underground

to extract shale gas. The government says it'll create jobs and bring

cheaper energy in the future. Opponents say it damages the

environment. A partnership between the Tour de

France and Sheffield Hallam University has been announced. The

University is the first organisation to be named as an official supporter

of the Yorkshire Grand Depart. Sheffield Hallam will organise Tour

de France inspired events for the public and schools. The University's

students will be given the opportunity to volunteer. I am

feeling a little bit itchy after touching that mattress!

Yes, I am staying away! Now, the law says that wheelchair

users can't be charged extra to travel by taxi but many still find

they're being quoted up to 100% more than a non`disabled person. The BBC

Inside Out programme sent wheelchair user Paul Anderson undercover in

Bradford to find out what's happening. Toby Foster reports.

Paul Anderson works for disability charity in Bradford. He says he is

not alone in finding that his often charged more to travel by cab. A

number of wheelchair users have come to me and said that they have

experienced being charged higher prices. Could have a quote for a

taxi? Paul Cook together with one of our researchers and ran `` and rang

cab companies. Out of those 31, 12 firms quoted at least 30% increase

rising to well over 100% for some. It left and didn't have any suitable

cars and one couldn't give us a quote on the day we rang. Out of 31,

only seven companies quoted us the same price, or very slightly more.

We tested out the four cap firms who had quoted us the biggest mark`up.

From Carlisle business centre to Grange Road, they gave me a quote.

?13. I forgot to say it would have to be wheelchair accessible as well.

It would have to be more than that. Probably looking at ?20. The

operator is open about the fact that Paul will be charged 50% more

because he is in a wheelchair. Where are you going? They've go, you've

used for different taxi firms. One gave us the same price but the rest

of them, I would pay ?13, you'd pay ?20. You're not surprised. One taxi

company told us they actually asked another driver to pick Paul at so

they couldn't take responsibility for what was charged. The boss of

one company told us they've changed their policy and disabled companies

Ash Mac disabled customers pay the same as non`disabled. I am going to

see one taxi company. The day, to taxes, same journey. I was charged

?14, all got charged ?20, what's the difference? We've only got two

tariffs. A minibus tariff, and we have got a normal car tariff. The

qualities commissioner tells us taxi companies need to make reasonable

adjustments to their fares. To ensure disabled people are not

discriminated against. Do you think you're doing that? I can see where

you are coming from. The price of a wheelchair accessible minibus is

considerably more than a normal minibus. We will review our prices

in March. But at the moment we have only two tariffs, and that is what

we charge. It seems the law itself is far from clear cut and some

wheelchair users may continue to be charged more than everyone else.

And you can find out how Paul got on undercover in Bradford on Inside Out

tonight at 730 on BBC One. `` tonight at 7:30pm. Disquiet

extraordinary that. Don't want off. Before seven o'clock. After a heart

racing Olympic performance in Sochi, we're joined in the studio by

Bradford snowboarder Jamie Nicholls. And the London MP eating his words

after confusing Henderson's Relish with Worcester Sauce.

How on earth? Now for the sport, here's Tanya.

Some excitement building ahead of what could be a very interesting

match in the competition. It could be.

Starting with football. And Sheffield United are in the quarter

finals of the FA Cup after beating Nigel Clough's old team Nottingham

Forest. It means that if Sheffield Wednesday beat Charlton, they will

face the Blades in a Steel City derby. And that's something the fans

are already anticipating. Here's Shamir Masri.

Over 25,000 fans were at Bramall Lane yesterday. At stake was a

quarterfinal place in the FA Cup. Nottingham Forest had a one goal

advantage of half`time but Sheffield United manager Nigel Clough said his

side were inspired by the draw at half`time. And a potential Sheffield

derby, if both clubs could come through the fifth round. The news

certainly helped. A mistake from the Forest keeper allowed them to

equalise. And then the Blades had a third goal. A 3`1 win. They could

face Sheffield Wednesday if they beat Charlton. Just the chance to

play in the Derby, the team got to experience a little bit of what it

might be like. It is a fantastic opportunity. On top of that, the

chance to go to Wembley if you win. It is great for the city and for the

clubs, but my focus is Derby County tomorrow. And after that,

Huddersfield. Managers rarely let on their thinking of anything other

than next fixture. There's definitely a buzz in the city. The

manager is saying, we could have got in the draw! Fantastic! We won't get

another chance of playing them because we won't go up and we won't

go down. It is the one chance. We haven't got a very good record

against Sheffield Wednesday, have we? If they are cerebral rating like

this `` if they are celebrating like this next Wednesday, it means they

have set up the first derby for 20 years.

Now, some of our other teams were in league action this weekend. With all

the highlights, here's Phil. In the Championship, Huddersfield had lost

five of the last six away games. Norwood got them on the road to 2`1

win against Birmingham City. Before Adam Clayton sealed all three points

for the Terriers. It was honours even for Doncaster

and Barnsley. Nick Proschwitz's late leveller earning the Tykes a late

vital point as they drew 2`2 with relegation rivals Rovers. Jamie

Coppinger bagged a goal for Donnie in a fiercely fought local derby.

In League One, Rotherham's late winner kept their promotion on

track. Frecklington's low shot keeps the Millers in play`off contention.

In League Two and Chesterfield brushed aside Torquay with a 3`1

win. Two from O'Shea inspiring the Spirerites to regain the top spot

from Scunthorpe. And York City crushed Plymouth with a 4`0 away win

at Home Park. John MacLean scored twice as Plymouth were reduced to

ten men after defender Neil Trotman was red carded for a professional

foul on Ryan Bowman in the 11th minute. And you can catch up with

all the goals on the BBC iPlayer. Well done.

Onto squash, and Sheffield's Nick Matthew has won a record sixth

national title. The world number one beat James Willstrop in Manchester.

He said it was one of his best ever wins against his fellow

Yorkshireman, who he's met in the final three times in the past four

years. Now, we've all been glued to the

Winter Olympics in Sochi, not least to cheer on our Yorkshire medal

hopefuls. And Bradford's Jamie Nicholls did his country proud

coming sixth in the slopestyle snowboarding. Now he's back, and

he's here to tell us all about it. So how was the Olympic experience

for you? Unbelievable, getting there is an achievement in itself and

getting to the finals is an even bigger bonus. .com six, it's

amazing. Let's show the run that got you into sixth. We are still

learning about slopestyle, good rails? That is my strong point. I

messed up in my second run but that was pretty clean. How was this bit?

That is a simple trick. I thought so. I just needed enough speed for

this job. And then I just spent a lot. That is a switch. That is

backwards. Like writing with your left hand. What is this? That is a

double. That is a normal double? That was my easy run. So the trick

you've been learning, that went in the finals? But you'd already messed

up? My triple went in on the first run of the finals. I got my first

run of finals, which was the best run I've ever done. Then I messed it

up on my second run. I was meant to do the same run but change it up on

the middle jumper. It's hard to explain, but... You took up the

sport with your family, didn't you? When I was seven. And they which are

in on back home. I don't know if you seen any of this, but we were

filming, as you were racing. This is your sisters watching on. And that

is the triple. I'd only just learned that just three months ago. I know

your mum gets very nervous, did she watch or did she watch it back? She

tells me she did. I hope so. She told me she did. I have to say, with

what you did and with what we've done, what has it done for the

slopestyle? From the messages I've been getting, it's inspired by whole

country. Just to do that, it's amazing. To be part of that group

that did that is an even bigger thing. Like I said, I wrote a blog

about it, I said it is like winning a medal in itself. It is all some.

What's next for you? The next for me is to go to the US Open in two weeks

time. And the X games? It's finished for this year but next season,

definitely. Hopefully, I've got a chance. I've not even been invited

to the one in Aspen, but hopefully after this result, I might be. Are

you looking forward to the next Olympics? I hope so, I hope to peak

at 24! That is your sport. I'm worn out. I

need apply. You peaked at 24, love, isn't it?

Yes. Let's talk pies now. And you might

remember the MP who had the people of Sheffield on his back for

comparing their Henderson's Relish with Worcester Sauce. You should

have seen his inbox, and ours. Well, Jim Dowd has been to Sheffield today

to have a tour around the factory and finally taste the relish itself.

James Vincent was invited along. Tea`time, around my house, that is

pied time. This pie is unjust for anyone. It's been created for Jim

Dowd who riled up Sheffield by comparing Henderson's Relish with

Worcester Sauce. If there's one thing is this pie has got, it is

Henderson's Relish. This is where the magic happens. I'm with the chef

manager here. So, there is Henderson's Relish in the pie. Then

there is a glaze. Then there is Henderson's Relish in the gravy.

What is that? Sheffield rarebit with Henderson's Relish. Do you think Jim

Dowd will like it? He will love it. He will be wearing a flat cap with a

whippet by the end of today! The challenge was laid down, come to

Sheffield and tasted yourself. The table was booked, the MP was

seated. The pie was served. Characteristically generous

Yorkshire portions. My condiments to the chef. This was worth coming all

this way for. Sorry always seems to be the hardest word, especially when

your mouth is full of humble pie. I am an official Henderson's Relish

Butler. During the tour of duty, Jim Dowd says there was no need to

apologise. So, for the record, Henderson's Relish or Worcester

Sauce? If someone asks me what is better vitamin ale vitamin because

they are different. These two might end up at Westminster, you never

know. That's him told. It's refreshing to

see a politician admitting he got it wrong.

Did he admit it? I've never had Henderson's Relish.

Shame on me. Three pictures to show you. The

first one, the flooded banks of the River losing York. The weather will

be quieter this week. `` of the river Ouse.

Now, this is a Luna Moon. It is a luner rainbow, the light is

reflected off the moon rather than the sun. Keep your pictures coming

in. Tomorrow, not a great day. It will

improve but they will be a lot of Mr Mike round. Although some places

stay dry, there is the risk of some showers. `` there will be a lot of

missed around. The breeze in general into we get to Friday will be light.

Temperatures will be on the mild side. Not much in the way of frost

to speak about. This is the satellite picture. The cloud has

been producing patchy light rain and drizzle, continuing to do so this

evening. A damp and cloudy evening with outbreaks of rain and drizzle,

clearing away overnight and aside from the odd shower, largely dry

conditions developing, but a lot of missed and low cloud around, with

temperatures down to six or seven. `` but a lot of mist and low cloud

around. Tomorrow morning, mist, /out bob and

a murky start the day with some hill fog. `` cloud and a murky start. We

will see a few showers through today but that will help brighten things

up so increasing amounts of brightness along with the showers

through the course of tomorrow. Temperatures, a little higher than

they should be. Nine or ten. Looking further ahead, through the week, a

lot of cloud on Wednesday, producing some patchy rain, but tending to

improve. Outbreaks of rain into Thursday, then a cooler day on

Friday. Don't worry, Phil has said he will

bring a bottle of Henderson's Relish.

And a bottle of what for me? I shall have to think about it.

That is all from us. We are back at 10:25pm.

We follow a group of enthusiasts starting to build a new steam train.

That is Inside Out, 7:30pm, BBC One.