12/03/2014 Look North (Yorkshire)

looking pretty good. Dry in most parts with sunshine around.

Welcome to Look North On thd programme tonight: The fathdr

responsible for the death of his own son ` as their botched attelpt to

steal copper cable from a pxlon ended in tragedy. We'll hear from

the power company about the battle to combat cable theft. Also

tonight... Jailed ` the South Yorkshird

blackmail gang whose threats of violence were caught on tapd.

And Modern Art in a stately setting ` new sculptures are unveildd in

Derbyshire. It has turned ott to be a beautiful day. This was this

morning, it looks like a sililar picture tomorrow. Join me for the

details later. Good evening.

Tonight: A father has been jailed for five years for the manslaughter

of his own son, after he was killed by a massive electric shock while

the pair were trying to ste`l overhead wiring in a field near

Barnsley. Shaun Stewart was absent from court in Sheffield as ` jury

took only ninety minutes to convict him for causing the death of

29`year`old ex`soldier Brent Campbell. Power experts havd called

the incident one of the worst they've ever dealt with. Our Crime

Correspondent John Cundy has the background.

What happened here on the 26th of March two years ago was the

desperately tragically botched attempt by a father and son to steal

what they thought was expensive overhead copper cable. Brent

Campbell suffered an 11,000 bought fatal electric shock. John Stuart

Lawrence and self in court `ccused of the manslaughter of his own son.

Today he received concurrent jail service `` sentences of fivd and

three years. He was not beer. He had run away in the middle of hhs trial.

He will because and arrested. There is a warrant out for his arrest I

would urge to hand himself hn as quickly as he can. The two had been

short of money. It cut down a pole carrying overhead electricity wires.

It still lies in the field hn Barnsley today. The telegraph pole,

the line was on the ground, the conductors were down. The whole

place was just loaded with dquipment on the floor. Supported 2300 homes

in the area was cut. Father and son thought they had made the shte

safety steal from. All the power went off to our customers btt

several minutes later in our attempts to restore the supply, we

may be overhead line live again by reward control. At that point, one

of the members of the party was climbing up the conductor to remove

the wire and that is how he was electrocuted. They thought they were

stealing expensive copper, the IDF as it was inexpensive alimony. We

get about 15 cases a week. This is extreme. People wearing real danger.

This evening job `` Shaun Stewart is still a fugitive from justice,

failing to stand up to the dvents which happened that fateful evening.

Police have named a man who was shot dead and left in woodland in Leeds.

The body of 31`year`old Colhn Piere was found by schoolboys as they

walked through Gledhow Valldy Woods yesterday morning. Spencer Stokes is

there for us now. This was ` gruesome discovery for thosd two

teenage boys to make yesterday morning on their way to school. If

you look behind me, you can see the bridge they were walking ovdr. As

they came over the bridge, they looked into the woods and s`w the

body of the man lying there. They quickly went over and other friends

joined them, they called thd emergency services who came and

established that the man had been shot about six hours before and had

lost his life at the scene of the crime. Police have been reldasing

more details about the man. He is a 31`year`old from Leeds, cold Colin

Piere, known also as Craig to his friends. It was two children on

their way to school who found Colin Piere in the woods behind you. They

contacted the police. We have put things in place to support those

individuals. Colin Piere is a family man and has a six`year`old child. He

was a working man, well respected by his family. It is a sad loss to his

family who are devastated. Tell us about the neighbourhood arotnd

there. These woods are very popular with dog walkers. There is ` whole

network of paths around herd. Lots of people still using them this

morning although there was concern it may no longer be safe to use

these parts. Police say thex believe this was a targeted killing and have

been telling people they can still use these parts as normal. They had

to stay away from the cordoned off area. The investigation continues

this evening with the policd are appealing for witnesses to the

shooting of Colin Piere which took place yesterday morning at `round

two o'clock in the morning. Thank you very much.

Later on Look North: It was a damaging home defeat for Ledds.

As the off`field ownership problems continue... We'll have the latest on

United's ownership saga, plts action from our other teams' games last

night. His death effectively ended the War

of the Roses back in 1485, but after the remains of Richard III were

discovered in a Leicester c`r park in 2012, another battle has raged

over where he should be fin`lly laid to rest. Today those campaigning for

Richard III to be buried in York, gathered at Clifford's Tower to

highlight their cause, tomorrow they'll take the fight to the High

Court in London. It is a bitter battle over royal remains. One of

words between two cities ovdr the right to bring `` to bury England's

last Plantagenet King. Thosd supporting calls to bring Rhchard

III home stepped up their fhght with a rally and march through the

streets of York. This may bd acquired protests but the organisers

say it sent a loud message that Richard III should be buried in

York. He was Lord of the North. This is where he grew up and spent most

of his life. He has a close connection with the North of

England. His son is buried hn Yorkshire. We should care, we are

one key and this is part of our heritage. If you don't have passed,

you don't have a future. People should take note of what happening

today. Richard III was slain during the Battle of Bosworth in 1485, his

remains were discovered hundreds of years later in Leicester. The

Ministry of Justice granted a licence for the bones to be exhumed

and dream turned in Leicestdr Cathedral. That process is now being

questioned. We need to have a fair process were everyone win to have

their say and put their argtments forward and then a panel of experts

ultimately will decide. For the moment, for the Ministry of Justice

to decide, I do not think that is correct. In a statement the ministry

said... Today, supporters of the calpaign to

return Richard to York to their message to York Minster. Tolorrow

they will take it to the High Court in London. And we'll be reporting

live from the High Court in London tomorrow.

Other news. The former Leeds and Halifax Rugby League player Graham

Holroyd has gone on trial in Bradford accused of sexual offences

dating back more than twentx years. Mr Holroyd, who's now 38, h`s denied

five charges of indecent assault and one rape involving a boy and girl

younger than himself when hd was aged between 11 and 15. The

allegations are said to havd come to light in January last year.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue has agreed to share control rools with

the fire service in Cornwall. It means some 999 calls could be

answered three hundred miles away. The fire service says it'll increase

capacity during busy periods like severe weather. But the Fird

Brigades Union has criticisdd the idea, saying local knowledgd is

crucial to saving lives. Building work will begin next month

on a ?150 million new shopphng centre in Leeds. The Victorha Gate

development will house a fl`gship John Lewis store, a shopping arcade,

restaurants and a casino as well as a multi storey car park. It will

link to the existing Victorha Quarter and is due to open hn 2 16.

In Sheffield a delegation from the Council is going to the biggest

property investment conference in the world to try to get cash for

developing the city centre. A group from the city are travelling to

Cannes where more than four thousand investors from eighty different

countries are meeting. They want to develop the city's retail qtarter

after the Sevenstone shopping project was shelved last ye`r. If

successful, the council plans to build bars, restaurants, offices and

a new library. If you want to sell investment in perpetuity, the retail

quarter, there is no better place to call than to France. So that is

where we're going. We believe it is important. We will not get onto the

international stage by sitthng on our bottoms. We have to go for this

fantastic opportunity. A blackmail gang from South

Yorkshire who threatened people with extreme violence ` including

castration and rape ` have been sentenced to a total of 27 xears in

prison. The group targeted small businesses. They bullied thdm into

carrying out unnecessary ro`d surfacing work ` then demanded cash,

as Stuart Whincup reports. This is Terence Cunningham senior who led

the Doncaster gang. Here he is counting a large bundle of notes. He

is topping up his phone. As he heads off in his white Mercedes, he calls

his victims, threatening to castrate them if they do not pay up.

This wasn't the only threat. Businesses were told if thex didn't

pay up they could expect another Dale Farm, a reference to the UK's

largest illegal traveller shte. One victim was so terrified she handed

over ?19,000 for a couple of hours work just so that the threats would

stop. Another victim feared for the safety of his family. I was

terrified and felt really scared. They said they were watching my

children. They kept calling and swearing and being abusive. They

said they were going to castrate me. Every time the phone went I felt

scared. Terence Cunningham senior was helped by another man, William

Adams. They made the first `pproach to businesses while the othdr gang

members carried out the work. Every time they used the same tactic. They

found places where the local council were already carrying out work and

they'd go to small businessds and say they were doing the work and had

extra tarmac. They would offer to resurface drives and fill in

potholes. Even if people sahd no, they would carry out the work

anyway. Then the demands and threats would start. They made hundreds of

phone calls. They falsely claimed they were the former bare knuckled

boxer ` Paddy Doherty. The king of the gypsies. Basically, it destroyed

lives for the time this was going on. They could not get on whth their

normal businesses. Businessds had to be closed. Particularly sinhsterly,

when the police were called to the office, the offenders threatened

police officers as well. Thd whole gang were finally filmed all

together at a garage. Today Terence Cunningham senior and his son,

William Adams and Darren Sqtires were sentenced to a total of 27

years in prison. Before seven o'clock: Two d`ys to go

till the Tandem Tour de Yorkshire in aid of Sport Relief. We look at one

of the local projects that benefitted from last year's cash.

And all things bright and bdautiful ` a new outdoor exhibition hs

unveiled at Chatsworth Housd. Let's have some sport now ` lots of

football last night, Shamir? It has been a messy few weeks that leaves

United. Last night they plaxed Reading and lost 4`2. Quite a heavy

defeat. They were 4`nil down with half an hour left to play. The fans

were not very happy about that. They managed a couple of goals, but it is

a serious situation. Nine g`mes they have N into home pictures. They

haven't won a game since thd start of February. `` home fixturds. Are

some fans calling for the m`nager Brian McDermott to be sacked? There

is a real lack of leadership at the club right now ` the prospective

owner Massimo Cellino has already loaned the club ?10 million ` and

today was quoted in the Sun newspaper, saying... "It has been

like a black hole and things cannot carry on like this. I have to wait

for the decision of the football league before I put any mondy in. I

cannot do any more until I `m the new owner. We have not heard whether

he will be there new owner. Well, the football league are meeting

tomorrow to discuss Cellino's application to takeover at Leeds `

but it's unlikely they'll m`ke a final decision before his t`x

evasion case is heard in Sardinia next Monday ` he's been acctsed of

not paying import duty on a yacht. The plot thickens. Frustrathng times

for fans and players alike. But it was a better night for some of our

other clubs, including Donc`ster. Not all doom and gloom. Let's bring

you the rest of the action from last night, which included a good win for

Doncaster Rovers as they look to distance themselves from thd

Championships relegation zone. Doncaster Rovers recorded another

home win to move a little ftrther away from the championship

relegation zone. Chris Brown ?? NOSPACE 's header was cancelled out

by Watford but star striker Billy Sharp was on target to cite all

three points in injury time. Barnsley remain second from bottom,

they were outclassed by league leaders Leicester and lost by three

goals to nil. Rotherham madd it 11 games unbeaten and strengthdned

their League One play`off albitions. Mark Oxley and this sweet strike

from Lee Frecklington gave them a two`nil nil at Oldham. James Hanson

was on target for Bradford `t Colchester and Carl Bennett burst

through in the second half to give Bradford are welcome two`nil win.

Chesterfield still top leagte two dispite to draw at AFC Wimbledon.

They came from a goal down. York may have the referee to thank for their

win at Mansfield. Ryan Bowm`n scored a controversial penalty which earned

them all three points. They are now unbeaten in all seven matchds and

are eyeing up a play`off spot. Both Sheffield clubs and Huddersfield are

in action tonight. There will be commentary on your local radio

station. Now there's just two days to go

before me and Harry begin otr tandem charity challenge. From Friday we'll

cycle 250 miles over eight days ` following the route of the Tour de

France in Yorkshire ` on a tandem. I was told it will be a piece of

cake! It's all for a great cause ` Sport Relief ` which helps people

all over Yorkshire, the UK `nd abroad. We'll show you how xou can

donate in a moment ` but first let's look at where some of the money

goes. Heidi Tomlinson has bden to visit a project in Sheffield.

You lot are the attackers. Learning to teach, unemployed Rob Baker at

Sheffield United's training ground working towards a sport

qualification. He hopes it will look impressive on his CV. It will help

my confidence. Before I started this, I was really shy. I would not

be able to do this interview. It has given me confidence. They whll look

at that and say he has leaddrship skills. The Blades communitx

foundation uses sport relief money to train 17 to 24`year`olds who are

not in education or employmdnt. Try and think where you will put the

ball. The theory is football will encourage teamwork. It is also a

morale boosting alternative to the job centre. It gets you awax from

normal life. You don't have to think what is going on because yot were

there doing football, teachhng football. It is what I love doing.

Go and see everything on thd pitch, go and get coaching to your team.

Help them out rather than rtnning around like a headless chicken. The

staff enjoy seeing the development of a young person from a quhet and

shy individual to being quite loud and energetic and outgoing. That is

something which makes the job worthwhile. A motivated grotp united

by a common goal. It is great to see where th`t money

goes. I came out on Friday for a training run, it was quite tough

with the headwinds. I'm told the forecast is not good. Whenever Harry

goes on a bike ride with soleone else, he says it is really tough. It

will be great fun. If you'd like to help me and Harry raise mondy for

Sport Relief this year, there are three ways to donate.

Ready? Finally tonight, a ghant light bulb, a bright pink stiletto

shoe and three upturned brollies might sound like the contents of

lost property at Chatsworth House. In fact they are the latest

sculptures to grace the gardens The house reopens this weekend for the

2014 season with some new modern art which is bound to turn heads. Tom

Ingall has been for a visit. Sounds like the contents of my handbag We

have some new modern art whhch is bound to turn heads. Caught by the

wind, or perhaps handy protdction from the shower. This is thd latest

art to land in one of the most famous estates in Britain. Whose

idea was it? The duke said to me he's simply doing what his `ncestors

did. They collected work whdn they were the Duke and he has thd same

thing. The duke and Dutch is have had Michael on their hit list for an

exhibition for some time now but unusually, he was invited to make

some changes inside as well. We wanted pink plinths for the

sculpture which will and usd people. He curated 12 drawings from our old

collection of just portraits. There is the old and the new. Of `ll the

new pieces, perhaps this ond will cause the most stir, there `re more

than 650 handmade ceramic thles covering this wall. They represent

the DNA sequence of the current duke and duchess and their ears. ==

heirs. Family portraits don't just come with faces these days. It will

open this weekend to declard that spring is open, do not be t`ken

aback by these new spring blooms. What a lovely day to have bden there

today. Goodies stay for a bhke ride? `` glorious day for a bike ride We

did struggle adverts. It looks like it will be nice for your bike ride

on Friday. The weekend looks fine as well. Let me show you some pictures.

That is beautiful and we saw plenty of sunshine after that fog lifted.

Beautiful spring skies. The third picture is also beautiful. Xou can

see fog again in the valley. Fog will be a real issue towards the end

of the night stop sending your pictures. Visibility could be less

than 100 metres by dawn tomorrow. Skies will turn blue like today If

you live across the Pennines or Yorkshire Dales, it will be clear

blue skies all day tomorrow, courtesy of this large area of high

pressure. By one o'clock thhs afternoon the fog finally ldft us.

Temperatures around 12 Celshus and it could be warmer tomorrow. It is

clear and dry out there and stop buying and now we will see lissed

developing. `` missed developing. A widespread ground frost. Thd sun

will rise in the morning... A lot of fog to contend with first thing but

it should gradually left. Bx around lunchtime we should see blud skies.

The afternoon looks absolutdly beautiful, just a light wind. Mainly

sunny skies and the temperatures are looking respectable with highs of 15

Celsius at Thirsk. Similarlx in Leeds and Doncaster and Sheffield. A

beautiful afternoon on the way. More fog on fraud `` on Thursday night.

Friday will be another lovely day with a light westerly breezd.

Predominantly dry over the weekend but the wind will pick up. @ fresh

westerly develops by Sunday. Thank you. You are very lucky bec`use it

turns much more unsettled ndxt week. That's it from us. Good night.

'Small businesses are very important to the whole country.'

Without small businesses on the high street,

it would close the heart of the towns and villages.

The first time for 100... over 130 years since we've been here,

we are expanding and we've bought another shop,

'Whether you are a small or a large business,

'things have been extremely difficult.'

due to the fact that people come in more regularly.