23/09/2014 Look North (Yorkshire)

Welcome to Look North. Today's top stories.

Could controversial plans to build 17,000 homes near one of Yorkshire's

most beautiful cities ease our housing crisis?

We talk to an expert who saxs the region is at breaking point and

Doorstep rubbish collection becomes a thing of the past in

The North Yorkshire horse that won World

and Olympic medals is hanging up his saddle after a glittering c`reer.

What a beautiful start to the day in Sheffield,

but the clouds have moved in and we're all in for quite a wet night.

We're being warned the houshng market in Yorkshire is reaching

breaking point, with house prices and private rents being pushed

Just over 9,000 homes were built in Yorkshire last year.

According to the National Housing Federation,

It says a shortage of homes is causing a crisis, with the

average house price now mord than eight times the average sal`ry.

In York, the council is trying to alleviate

the problem with plans to btild nearly 17,000 new homes by 2030 But

nearly 70 per cent of those homes will be built on

green field sites, and that's led to strong opposition from some people

In a moment we'll be talking more about the region's housing problems,

but first here's Cathy Killhck's report from York.

Visit York and it's bustling and clearly prosperous,

but that very success has m`de it so popular there is a chronhc

It doesn't take long to find people who are struggling to stay here

Once I finish my course, I'l moving out of York, going up to Lincoln.

Most of the accommodation is being given to students.

They would rather get students than families.

I've lived in York a long thme, but I would say it is bad in York.

I know a lot of people, teenagers especially,

The council solution is to plan more housing estates.

Two big ones at Cliftonmoor and a new suburb called Whinthorpe with

thousands of homes and a pldthora of smaller sites, bringing the total

Already, the objections have started.

This land at Elvington has been earmarked

for 150 houses, a 60% incre`se in the village's housing total.

We all chose to live here bdcause of it being a rural area.

It's got its own atmosphere and character, people like that

The school is already full and that is testament to

If we have too many houses, that will change the character.

Brown field sites are preferable for development, as here within

But conserving York's historic charm, avoiding flood risk

and the cost of decontamination hinders developments like this one.

We have enormous pressure on our housing market.

We have some of the highest private sector rents and highest hotse

prices outside London and the south`east which reflects the

It is very difficult in a chty like York.

We are maximising the use of brown field sites, but wd do have

It is a dilemma for both cotncil and citizens.

But decisions must be made by the end of the year.

Well, Daniel Klemm is from the National Housing

Federation, which represents housing associations around the country

I asked him why he thinks it is such a problem.

Well, that means misery for thous`nds

In York, we know that house prices are around ?200,000

It's difficult for people to think about buying their first hole.

But it's no better in the private sector sector.

It's difficult for councils because they are dammed if they do

Housing is needed, but they are faced with opposition from local

residents like we're seeing today, and around other places.

But we do need them to be more ambitious in terms of providing

They need to think about the silent majority, the

people who are struggling to buy their own homes as opposed to the

vocal minority who hog the debate in terms of the planning process.

But those residents live in a nice area, they don't want to

see a new housing estate, do you have any sympathy for them?

What I would say is that we have done a recent survey and ond

in four parents and grandparents in this region are very worried where

Where are they going to livd in those areas?

If they haven't got help from their families, it is difficult for them.

Let's think about this problem a bit more holistically as opposed to

We know about the housing crisis in York, where else are we

We know across parts of rural Yorkshire, it is vdry

difficult, and in our major cities like Leeds, and Sheffield.

We do need to tackle this crisis by building more homes for sale

Next tonight, Craven Council in North Yorkshire is to ch`nge

Residents will be told they must get their bins to the kerbside or to

special collection points otherwise their bins will not be empthed.

It's a policy that other Yorkshire councils operate.

The Health and Safety Executive identified bin collection staff were

at risk of developing repethtive strain injury.

Ian White has been to Skipton to see what people think.

Typical example, we just get halfway down and something is parked. Just

one of the obstacles in the way of Skipton binmen on their loans. You

are making a ten minute job in to 20 minutes. That bin is full to the

top. To drag it down here, ht will all fall out. Some of these bins way

up to 50: Grams `` kilograms. It is a lot of pressure on your lhmbs and

then you have to fetch them back up. You do quite a lot of mhleage

during the day when it's not necessary. That extra work has led

to high sick as levels amongst staff. A report by the Health and

Safety Executive identified a risk of workers developing repethtive

strain injury. Now the council wants you to move the bin. It is not just

in the towns, but in rural communities as well such as this

farm. At the moment, the Ben Laurie reverses up that track to collect

the bin. But come the changd, people will have to bring your bin to the

road. It is probably somethhng we should have done for. It is one

thing to carry your lawn, btt if you are doing a thousand a week, it is

bound to have an effect. Across Craven district, thousands of bins

are emptied each week. 2500 homes will be affected. I think wd pay far

too much money for them to dxpect us to do that. It's not a good idea. In

theory it will not take as long for them to do it, so will be bd paid

less? The elderly and infirl will get help for their bins. Sole people

watching Rossi they do not have any sympathy because that is yotr job.

What do you say? Come and h`ve a go. `` some people watching Wilsey.

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Sheffield gets it own television station, again.

40 years after the first Shdffield television company took to

the airwaves, a new broadcaster is launched in the city.

Police are concerned for the safety of a 15`year`old girl

who is missing from her homd in Wincobank in Sheffield.

Imogen Stones was last seen at 7.30 on Monday evening

She is 5ft 6ins tall, of slhm build, with dyed blonde hair and freckles.

She was last seen wearing bleached jeans and a dark sweatshirt.

Anyone with any information as to her whereabouts is asked to

A train carrying hundreds of tonnes of coal to a power station

has been stopped in a protest over the environment, and the dalage

The train was on its way to Cottam Power Station near Retford hn

Nottinghamshire when 50 Grednpeace protestors managed to bring it to

EDF said action was taking place against them, but confirmed Cottam

and nearby West Burton power stations were operating safdly.

Plans have gone on display for a new business park in Kirklees which

Keyland Developments Limited has unveiled plans to transform

the former North Bierley water treatment works into a 57 acre

The company is preparing to submit a planning application to

Just looking at the other p`rks they're all full,

there is a clear demand for quality industrial space within this area.

We're hoping to bring back the land as an employment p`rk, to

bring 1000 jobs to the local area which will benefit the commtnities.

North Yorkshire Police say they re investigating a complaint

following the Goltrees music festival in Helmsley in Augtst.

Traders who ran food, drink and craft stalls at the

festival say they are owed thousands of pounds after the festival company

Organisers say they are voluntarily opening their books and

records to the police as thdy try to establish whether any crhminal

Nominations opened today for South Yorkshire's new Policd

Shaun Wright resigned from the post last week

after widespread criticism over the Rotherham child abuse scandal.

Anyone wanting his job will need a ?5,000 deposit and 100 sign`tures.

The election will be held on Thursday the 30th of October

Tonight, it's the start of a new era in Sheffield as the

city's brand new local television station takes to the airwavds.

It is part funded by the BBC and by the community and it provides

news bulletins and a platform for local programme makers.

But, as Tom Ingall reports, it's not the first time it's been

Wednesday morning, there will be some showers.

Forecasting the future is more difficult.

Charlotte Reid is about to become one of the first faces of Sheffield

Live, one of a number of super`local television stations the govdrnment

We did a survey before we wdnt for the licence, and asked what do

And everybody said news, that was the main thing.

That is where our main energy has got to go

A lot of the work is of a highly technical nature, `nd that

is done by volunteers, some working very hard work behind the scenes.

Sheffield Live shares its n`me and home with an existing wdbsite

By adding television, the tdam here hope they can bring all three

media together to create a very distinctive voice for Sheffheld

For television, you need a studio, let's go and look.

Here is a news reading position with a green screen which means xou can

add in any background you like behind the newsreader.

In this corner, they have m`de clever use of this space to add

a talk show area with dinky cameras that can zoom into preset positions.

In this backroom over here hs the most important room, thd

control room with all the btttons that keep all the pre`recorded

There is an element of history repeating itself.

In the 1970s, Sheffield had a first go at community TV.

I got a full`time job as sports editor.

It was available to around a fifth of the city on

the British Relay cable network that was abruptly closed just before New

Despite selling adverts, the station ran out of cash.

There will be ads and Alan will be back too, but people have bought

You can see it on free view Channel 8 if your television comes

Charlotte is at the vanguard of a changing media landscape.

North Yorkshire rider Nicol` Walker says an emotional goodbye to

the horse with whom she won Olympic, World and European medals.

Northern Ballet show off their latest production for children

Leeds United is still waiting to confirm its new manager as

Darko, who left the Austrian club Sturm

Graz, arrived in England last night and was at training this morning.

So Tanya, has the new head coach been confirmed or not?

Not officially. I understand that he will finally put pen to papdr and

sign his two year deal tomorrow It has been a strange day. He `rrived

in Leeds late last night, hd was at training this morning with his

assistant, he took training, had lunch and then came down and be

selective in a back entrancd `` they snuck home in, but did not `ppear to

sign his contract. It is just to be officially announced. Thank you

A Sheffield boxer who was knocked out during a fight earlier this

Jerome Wipeout Wilson gained his nickname after appearing on

He was carried from the ring when his fight was stopped `nd had

Shamir Masri reports on his recovery.

Jerome Wilson had boxed professionally since 2010.

12 days ago, he was knocked out during a bout in Sheffield

He underwent emergency brain surgery and was induced into a coma

It was devastating news for everyone involved.

No manager, no friend would ever want to see that.

Without doubt, the worst night of my life.

Jerome gained the nickname Wipeout after appearing on the

He has always been a popular figure in Sheffield and now a huge

Former boxer Ryan Rhodes was in his corner that night

and has been receiving updates on Jerome's condition from his family.

Each day I am being updated on the latest on Jerome.

His eyes are open and he is out of his induced coma which w`s

He's got feeling down both sides of his body which is fantastic news.

His friend and former footballer Curtis Woodhouse has come

out of retirement and will spar with arch enely Tommy

Jerome's family and friends hope his conditions continues to improve

Leeds Rhinos' Chief Executive Gary Hetherington has been chargdd with

improper conduct by the Rugby Football League.

Hetherington described an investigation

into claims that Zak Hardakdr used homophobic language a witch`hunt.

into claims that Zak Hardakdr used homophobic language as a witch`hunt.

That investigation into the England full`back has since been dropped.

The charge against Hetherington will be heard by an independent

In cricket, and having alre`dy been crowned county champions,

Yorkshire look like they be taking their foot off the pedal solewhat!

They won the toss and decided to bat but have laboured

somewhat against Somerset in a day interrupted by bad light.

They finished the session 241 for 9 with Alex Lees top scoring on 8 .

Now, she says she owes him everything, a

horse that she took to the Olympics, World and European championships.

At the weekend, though, there were tearful scenes in

North Yorkshire as Northalldrton's Nicola Wilson retired her f`mous

Phil Connell was there to capture the emotion.

There are not many horses that have become legends

But with Nicola Wilson, Opposition Buzz has become just that.

At the weekend, though, now aged 17, he was retired

A tearful day for the crowds at Allerton horse trials and

He has been a phenomenal horse, taken us all over the world.

In more composed times with Nicola, Opposition Buzz has won Olylpic

Known as a reliable trailbl`zer for the British team.

But for Rosemary who owns and bred him, his rare talent

as an event horse wasn't quhte what she first expected.

When he was delivered and stood up I thought I had the ugliest foal I had

I popped in and rang a friend and said,

do you want to see the uglidst foal, then come and see this one, he's

got an enormous head, enormous ears on top of his enormous head and two

He has taken us all over thd world, he has made my childhood drdams

For his final outing, he was pipped at the post

An extra special horse which the British team will find

So emotional. Some relentless questioning!

Northern Ballet is due to premiere Elves and the Shoemaker this autumn,

its third ballet especially for children.

More than 50,000 people havd seen previous productions ` The Tgly

For the very first time, nine children from Beeston who've

never been exposed to dance have been involved in creating Northern

Our reporter Shirley Henry's been along to the dress rehearsal.

It is a fairytale that has enchanted generations and these

The Elves and the Shoemaker is the thhrd

of Northern Ballet's short ballets tailor`made for small peopld.

Children deserve to have a production made especially for them.

I think this is the beauty and the success of what Northern

Ballet has done with these ballets specially created for children,

the fact that they are shorter, the story is concise and cldar.

It is the first time most of these children had been to a balldt.

They are really excited but not sure what to expect.

It's a remake of the famous Brothers Grimm story

about a poor shoemaker who receives much`needed help from two elves

These shows are more intimate, the kids are right by your feet

on the stage so you can acttally see their facial expressions.

I definitely think we have a new audience here.

There is a demand for these children's ballets, for surd.

And this show is not just m`de for children, they have also had

a chance to make suggestions on how to improve the production.

We watched rehearsals and we told them what we thought.

They thought about it and they have changed a few things.

I thought ballet would be a bit more like girly because I

And when I watched it, I re`lised that boys enjoyed it too.

It made me feel special and I'd love to be a ballerhna in

the future and dance on stage and wearing all them pretty dresses

The Elves and the Shoemaker can be seen at Leeds until 27 October.

Next year, it goes on tour across the TK.

Let's move on to the weather. September Equinox.

It is, when the Sun crosses the equator. It is the start of autumn.

Well done! I thought that mhght throw him.

All the punters at Headingldy are complaining bad light stoppdd play,

but it gets dark at half past six. Let me show you a couple of pictures

that have come It has been a lovely day at

Headingley, as forecast. Bad light stopped play a bit early. E`rly rain

will clear early tomorrow. @ little ridge of high pressure therd. That

weather front will bring rahn tonight. This warm front in the

Atlantic will bring cloud and drizzle on Thursday. After `

jump`start on Friday, once `gain, high`pressure become establhshed.

That means the weekend is looking very promising. There is th`t cold

front, moving diagonally across the North of England. It is bringing

some rain into north and west Yorkshire in some parts of South

Yorkshire. It will be quite a wait evening. The rain will be p`tchy at

first before becoming persisted Then it starts to clear awax before

the end of the night. It is an unsettled night. Temperaturds nine `

11 degrees. Just a little bit of overnight rain

left, particularly across South Yorkshire. Some showers across the

Yorkshire Dales, at the cle`r we pity quickly. By 9am, it should be

fine with some sunshine. Thd afternoon is looking very nhce

indeed. Bright and breezy. Plenty of sunshine around as well. Thd air

will be clear, excellent visibility for walking. In the Pennines,

beautiful visit ability. For Thursday, damp but Friday brightens

up quickly. Sunshine in the afternoon. And the weekend hs

looking dry with a good deal of sunshine. I guarantee that.

You said going out walking, a lovely day forehead. But if today hs

anything to go by, it probably not. It will be, it's accurate.

Goodbye.