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of Ashya King are in a Spanish jail tonight fighting extradition to

Britain after they took from a former hostel worker that

claims about the abuse were dismissed.

Whenever we raised the issue of sexual exploitation we were

considered to be alarmist. We will also hear that, Dick story

of the mother of one of the victims. Also call on I am in Huddersfield

where many have turned out to the attributed to a schoolboy swept out

to sea well in holiday on wheels. And a new treatment for one of the

most common causes of sight loss. And don't forget to join me for that

all`important forecast coming up shortly.

First tonight, more dramatic revelations involving

The BBC's Panorama programme is to broadcast its investigation

into the scandal which saw 1400 vulnerable girls abused.

The programme has obtained further allegations that claims that abuse

Rotherham has dominated the headlines now for almost a week.

Because they did know lots about the girls.

That's what you find so freaky because they seem to know about the

there wasn't actually a problem in Rotherham at that time of any kind.

And whenever we raised the issue of sexual exploitation,

we were considered to be unprofessional and alarmist.

And for the victim's families the failure of the police and the

I fear they all sat back and watched, to use us as

I can't explain it properly but they knew what was happening.

Why didn't they do certain stuff to stop it?

Well, Emma joins us in the studio now.

What else can you tell us about what will be in tonight's programme?

I have been talking to the panorama team and it is all about

opportunities that were missed and warnings that allegations were

ignored. We will be hearing from a doctor who was a drugs analyst

working for South Yorkshire Police. Right back in 2003, during the

course of her research, she quickly established a connection between

drugs in Rotherham and child sexual exploitation. This is what she had

to say. It really didn't make any sense as

to why they're aware major police operation is `` why they weren't

police operations to investigate it. There were issues of ethnicity and

some people felt that was a barrier to investigating. It seemed to be

too sensitive than issue. He mentions 2003 and your first

answer, but we understand there was a warning about child exploitation

before then. Yes, back in 2002, a Home Office

research found the young girls were going to a youth organisation in the

town and stopped about sexual grooming that was happening. This

researcher looked into it some more and produced a report. She give the

report to Rotherham Council and says that rather than act on it, the

council told her not to repair two Asian men when she talked about

sexual exploitation. `` refer to. She says she felt intimidated and

people who she thought would be there to protect young people and

bring their abusers to justice covered their own backs.

Many thanks for that. And you can see the full Panorama

investigation into the child abuse scandal

in Rotherham tonight at 8:30pm We'll also have reaction to that

programme on our late bulletin Next tonight, tributes have been

paid to a 12`year`old boy from Huddersfield who is still

missing after being swept out to sea Isaac Nash was paddling with

his younger brother Xander when they got into difficulties

at Aberffraw in Anglesey on Friday. Xander was rescued

but Isaac has not been seen since. Tonight, a vigil is being held

for him in Huddersfield. Charlotte Leeming is there

for us now. Today, Isaac has been described as

an amazing son, brother and friend. Today, many people gathered here is

a tribute to remember him. Friends and relatives remembered him. They

released balloons into the sky and then there was a spontaneous round

of up laws. It was very moving stuff. It was a way for young people

to show how they were supporting the family, who are still waiting

desperately for news is that search continues.

Isaac Nash hasn't been seen since Friday. He was swept out to sea. He

had been playing with his brother only got into difficulties in the

water. Relatives raised to help. They managed to raise his younger

son but the father could not save Isaac. They have scoured the coast

looking for him. We have got police and coastguard

rescue teams searching the area and helicopters out looking. So far

nothing found. Isaac was due to start at year eight

on Wednesday at school. Counselling is being made available to pupils.

As head teacher says over the past two years, Isaac has proved to be a

very popular boy who loved sport and excelled at maps.

He was a bit of a character. He was very intelligent, very athletic. He

played football, cricket, did athletics. Outside school he did

taekwondo. But he was also very intelligent. He was a very good

mathematician. But he was also creative as well. He was

multitalented. And we are going to miss him deeply.

As have his friends, who have been paying tribute to him on social

media. Many talk about his smile and sense of humour. His mother said he

was a special child and will always be with us.

Just a few moments before that tributes took place, I spoke to a

couple of Isaac's friends. They said it was important to come here

tonight. He was really kind and funny and he

was really sporty. Basically, he was just perfect. Sweet.

You should celebrate what he did because he was a really nice person.

A special assembly will take place tomorrow at the school. They say it

is important to offer counselling to the children. As time goes on and

the family waits for news, it is looking likely that Isaac won't be

starting term with his friends. The family say they are very

appreciative of all the support on social media and the sport from the

community here tonight. It'll be one

of the most important votes in But what will the referendum

on Scottish independence mean A hospital in Sheffield has become

the first place in the UK to offer a new treatment

for people suffering one of the most The Royal Hallamshire is now using

low level X`rays to treat suitable patients with

Age Related Macular Degeneration. The new treatment doesn't offer a

cure but can dramatically reduce the Our health correspondent

Jamie Coulson reports. 83`year`old Derek Jones is losing

the vision in his right eye. He has age related macular degeneration,

which means his central vision is deteriorating while the site around

the periphery remains largely unaffected.

I fear that, unless I can get some improvement, reading is going to be

an impossibility. The macula is a small but vital area

at the back of the eye and is vital for sight. These leak blood or fluid

which leads to scarring and if left untreated can lead to a rapid loss

of central vision. Today, Derek is being given a new

treatment called a riot therapy `` temp

Traditionally, patients would have injections into the eyes and that

can be uncomfortable. But this new therapy can reduce the need for them

by up to 40%. The impact that that his own

patients and the costs to the NHS is most important.

If it is a new thing and other people are going to benefit from it,

that really is good. It is wonderful.

This treatment doesn't offer a cure but does provide a more comfortable

and cost`effective way of treating in major cause of sight loss.

A footballer from Huddersfield has been charged as part of

The former Bolton player Delroy Facey will appear

before magistrates charged with conspiracy to commit bribery.

He was originally arrested last year as part of a national

Services on part of Sheffield's tram network have been suspended after

Blue and Purple routes are currently suspended between the station

Sheffield Supertram say the problem could affect the safety of services.

A coroner in Scarborough has ruled the death of a man

on a level crossing near Malton earlier this year was an accident.

77`year`old Eric Ireland was killed when his car was hit by a train

The inquest heard how no call was made to the signalman before

Mr Ireland began to drive across the line

A man accused of attacking the Bradford West MP George Galloway

Mr Galloway was attacked in London on Friday night and had to spend

39`year`old Neil Masterson appeared in court this afternoon charged with

He'll appear in Crown Court later this month.

It's one of the most important ballots

in the history of the United Kingdom and it's just a couple of weeks away

but not a single person living in Yorkshire will have a vote.

So should we care whether Scotland votes

All this week, Look North will be looking at the issues involved.

Here's our Political Editor Len Tingle.

This is the famous bridge at Coldstream, the Gateway to Scotland

from England. Yorkshire is a good 150 miles that way. At the Scots

ports to turn this into water crossing to a newly independent

country, will it make any difference back in Yorkshire? `` Scots As many

as are of the opinion, say "aye". the idea of border crossings is

nonsense, say some. There is no one in Scotland that

believes we are going to have passport checks and controls. Look

at the situation between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

There is lots of scaremongering from the no campaign that we will have

border post setup and that is simply not going to happen.

Do you fancy signing our love letter to Scotland. We are saying please

don't go. Dan Snow says it is too important a

decision for just the Scots to decide. He has recently been in

Leeds calling for a No vote. He says independence would create increasing

and damaging uncertainty. We might be fine but we don't know.

Why bring in division and people threatening to default on currency?

It is ridiculous. We are a happy family and have challenges ahead of

us but are better off together. But whatever the outcome of the

referendum, research at Huddersfield University appears to show that the

debate itself is had one major effect on whether Yorkshire people

want more political power of Europe. There is very little demand for

independence in Yorkshire but a strong admiration or like for the

notion of having devolution of power to Yorkshire as an entity.

Consequently, there isn't any great nationalist feeling with a big N but

an idea that there could be more power for Yorkshire.

Hacking Glasgow, both campaigns agree that change has already taken

place under the existing default parliament in Scotland and more

power could come its way at this closely fought referendum results in

a No vote. The vote is on September the 18th

but only one thing is clear so far. Whatever the position of politics

and power will never be the same in Scotland again and possibly

elsewhere as well. Including Yorkshire.

And after a difficult few days, how Leeds United's caretaker boss

A charity in Chesterfield has offered to help the family of

Ashya King, the five`year`old boy who was taken from hospital by his

They are currently being held by police in Spain.

Ashya has brain cancer and his parents say they removed him

from the hospital because they want him to have proton beam therapy.

It costs around ?100,000 and is not available on the NHS

but the charity Kids 'n' Cancer says it will fund the treatment.

His parents say they were not happy with his treatment and wanted proton

beam therapy. The treatment the NHS wouldn't provide.

It is so much better for children with brain cancer. It is in Zenani

area, whereby normal radiation passes right through his head and

comes out the other side. It can be directed at a more

precisely than x`rays. Experts say it causes less damage. The charities

say they will fund the treatment if he is suitable.

What is a child's life worth? It is more than money. This is horrendous

what is happening to this child and his family at this moment in time.

This charity has helped several children over the years.

Giving your child the option to have the best treatment. As it stands,

America has the best treatment. It doesn't work for every tumour, we

understand that, but if it does work for that child's humour, why not

have it? Ashya King is being treated in Spain

and his parents are refusing extradition.

Let's move on to sport now with Tanya.

Two of our sides are currently without a manager.

Garcia is the favourite. Formerly Brighton. Currently unavailable

since leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv. Steve Clark, a renowned coach, has

talked to the club. And Simon Grayson, the former Leeds United

manager has been linked but he has distanced himself from it. As for

Huddersfield, it looks more clear`cut. Chris Powell is the

favourite with all the bookmakers. They have definitely talked to him

and hopefully we should have both in place by the end of the week.

Well, with a look at that win for Leeds against Bolton

and news of some of our other teams, here's Shamir Masri.

A rare moment of happiness for Leeds United fans.

Stephen Warnock made it look easy to score in the 17th minute

and earn United a 1`0 win, their second in the Championship.

I know the players, they are a good bunch.

Half of them are mine anyway so it is not a problem.

Huddersfield Town will hope to appoint a new manager soon.

After Saturday's defeat they sat just above the relegation zone.

Connor Hourihane put them ahead but an own goal from Martin Cranie

and are the only team that could stop St Helens from finishing top.

You can see more from that match on tonight's Super League Show.

and available on iPlayer from tomorrow morning.

Alistair Brownlee celebrated victory in the final World Series triathlon

of the season yesterday while brother Jonathan missed out

Alistair broke away from the field during the run to take his second

Johnny needed to win to stand any chance of regaining

the world crown but finished fourth in Canada and third overall.

That allowed Spaniard Javier Gomez to claim his fourth world title.

That is your lot. I think it may be a busy week.

Did you have a good weekend? Domestic slavery really.

Finally tonight, how about this for a weird and wonderful weekend event?

A charity claims to have set a record

for the largest ever gathering of people dressed as Sherlock Holmes.

Around 400 people gathered in fancy dress at Temple Newsham yesterday.

Domestic slavery, does your wife now you call it that?

She doesn't do anything. It is all me.

Let us see the pictures that came in over the weekend. Thank you for

that, Martin. The next is a sunset from Ilkley Moor. This is a

beautiful one. Keep the pictures coming in.

Our guests turned out to be the coolest for over 20 years. Details

on the blog. There will be some sunshine around but a big

improvement on August, despite the cloud. There is lots of cloud out

there at the moment. Some brief sunny spells and lots of cloud. That

cloud will break up, especially central and western areas. It makes

to thicken in the East. The sun will rise in the morning at 6:16am.

Western areas are off to a lovely start. Bright with some sunshine.

That will gradually drift westwards through the morning and then we are

all in the same variable weather conditions were that the chance of

an odd light shower. Let's look at those top temperatures. A light

easterly breeze means just 15 degrees in Scarborough. More

pleasant inland. More of the same through the week with warm weather

sun raking through the clouds. What are your predictions for

September? It looks fine and settled in Italy

September. Late September? Unsettled.

That is it. Goodbye.