22/01/2017 Look North (Yorkshire)

There's little to show from the push to build a so-called

Northern Powerhouse, according to one West

The President of Bradford's Chamber of Commerce says the plans need

But the Northern Powerhouse minister has defended

Best boxing gym here, people are used to fighting their coroner. Out

in the tone it has been a bruising 12 months for the local economy. For

more than three years the government has been talking about giving the

economy more punch by setting up something called a northern

powerhouse. For parents and boxers here it is an idea yet to hit home.

If I said the words to you, northern powerhouse, what does that mean? It

is a term I've never heard until tonight. If I said it was a big push

by the government to boost the economies of the North... As I say,

never seen any finances coming in never seen any finances coming in

this direction. People have been hit by a series of body blows. The power

station has gone, as has the colliery. The local pool is days

away from closing. Unemployment is at record low levels we've got

massive amounts of investment, so it is having an impact but people do

not need to be awfully with the strategy. To business leaders feel

brighter about the plan to help hard-hit areas by building and

linking economies. If you get the rail system working better and get

collectivity with roads and other public transport services, then the

system works better. That starts to make the area looked like a

compelling place to put a new business. There is no immediate left

from the high-speed rail plans but people are hoping a knock-on effect

is not far down the line. A memorial has been unveiled

for a mother and her two children who were murdered at their home

in West Yorkshire almost a year ago. Geraldine Newman, eleven year

old Shannon and six year old Shane were killed by the children's

father, Paul Newman. One year on, friends and neighbours

gathered to remember them. Last February, Jerry was found dead in

her home from head injuries and the children from stab wounds. The

father's body was found on cliffs in Anglesey. He'd been jailed for

assaulting his wife previously. Today was a day of remembrance and

prayed for a community which rallied together with local businesses to

raise money for a lasting memorial. The community was shocked with the

tragedy that happened almost a year ago. We wanted to create a lasting

tribute for the family where they could come and pay their respects.

Today gave an opportunity for a few moments of quiet reflection. For

those who knew the family well it rot back painful memories. It was

terrible, horrendous. The murder shocked all those who knew them but

now they have a place to remember them.

Olympic medalist Beth Tweddle has been in South Yorkshire today

encouraging young people to take up gymnastics.

The former World Champion helped children at Barnsley Gymnastics Club

More than a hundred local children turned up

It is important for children to do physical activity, sport has taught

me so much which I am using in everyday life. Everything from

motivation to determination. The simple things, having friends,

having that social circle. Gymnastics has given me so much

throughout my career and I just wanted to inspire the younger

generation. I was just a young child of a dream so why can they achieve

it as well? Lets see how the weather is looking. It

chilly night across Yorkshire and North Derbyshire. Tomorrow starts

off on a cold note. We will see some frost and dense patches of fog to

look out for. Overnight is largely drive. There could be a wintry feel

on high ground. Temperatures across parts of North Yorkshire will be

down 2-3 C. Wherever we are it will be close to freezing. We could see

some dense fog lingering for a time. This is possible just about anywhere

but it looks a lot better by the time we get to the afternoon. Still

pretty called. Fairly settled story over the next couple of days as high

pressure remains in charge. Wrap up and I will see you soon. That is all

from us but we are back for the late news. Keep up-to-date on Facebook

and Twitter and social media. of freezing fog. Already warnings in

place from the Met office. I will