16/09/2013 North West Tonight

Good evening. Welcome to North

Good evening. Welcome to North West

Good evening. Welcome to North West Tonight with Roger Johnson and

Tonight with Roger Johnson and

Tonight with Roger Johnson and Annabel Tiffin. Our top story:

Annabel Tiffin. Our top story:

Annabel Tiffin. Our top story: Hospital patients are more likely

Annabel Tiffin. Our top story: Hospital patients are more likely to

Hospital patients are more likely to

Hospital patients are more likely to consultants work seven days a week?

consultants work seven days a week?

consultants work seven days a week? A North West hospital tries an

A North West hospital tries an

A North West hospital tries an experiment. There are not enough

A North West hospital tries an experiment. There are not enough he

experiment. There are not enough he

experiment. There are not enough he even enough trainees coming through

even enough trainees coming through

even enough trainees coming through to take the consultant posts. We

to take the consultant posts. We

to take the consultant posts. We hear how the pilot scheme is already

hear how the pilot scheme is already

hear how the pilot scheme is already smuggled into Merseyside than ever

smuggled into Merseyside than ever

smuggled into Merseyside than ever Concerns are expressed about private

Concerns are expressed about private

Concerns are expressed about private firms making millions by running

firms making millions by running

firms making millions by running care homes for our most vulnerable

care homes for our most vulnerable

care homes for our most vulnerable children. They should be providing

children. They should be providing

children. They should be providing in return for that the care that

in return for that the care that

in return for that the care that After flames engulfed their school

After flames engulfed their school

After flames engulfed their school in Leyland, hundreds of children

After flames engulfed their school in Leyland, hundreds of children are

in Leyland, hundreds of children are

in Leyland, hundreds of children are bussed to Preston for their lessons.

bussed to Preston for their lessons.

bussed to Preston for their lessons. And it is really beautiful but

bussed to Preston for their lessons. And it is really beautiful but very

And it is really beautiful but very

And it is really beautiful but very windy, the Lake District plays

And it is really beautiful but very windy, the Lake District plays host

windy, the Lake District plays host

windy, the Lake District plays host to the Tour Of Britain cycle race.

If you're admitted to hospital

If you're admitted to hospital as

If you're admitted to hospital as a

If you're admitted to hospital as a patient at the weekend, you're

If you're admitted to hospital as a patient at the weekend, you're at

patient at the weekend, you're at

patient at the weekend, you're at least 10% more likely to die than

least 10% more likely to die than

least 10% more likely to die than you if you go in on a weekday.

you if you go in on a weekday.

you if you go in on a weekday. Experts believe that is because

you if you go in on a weekday. most hospitals, consultants are

you if you go in on a weekday. on the wards at weekends. In fact,

you if you go in on a weekday. on the wards at weekends. In fact, a

on the wards at weekends. In fact, a

on the wards at weekends. In fact, a recent survey showed that 90% of

recent survey showed that 90% of

recent survey showed that 90% of hospitals only have one consultant

hospitals only have one consultant

hospitals only have one consultant on site at weekends. But now a

on site at weekends. But now a

on site at weekends. But now a hospital in Manchester has changed

hospital in Manchester has changed

hospital in Manchester has changed its shift system so that consultants

its shift system so that consultants

its shift system so that consultants do work seven days a week. Dianne

do work seven days a week. Dianne

do work seven days a week. Dianne Oxberry went to Wythenshawe Hospital

Oxberry went to Wythenshawe Hospital

Oxberry went to Wythenshawe Hospital to see the pilot scheme for Inside

to see the pilot scheme for Inside

to see the pilot scheme for Inside already improving waiting times

to see the pilot scheme for Inside Department every year. They are

Department every year. They are

Department every year. They are hoping to ease some of the pressure

hoping to ease some of the pressure

hoping to ease some of the pressure medical cover over the weekend,

hoping to ease some of the pressure patients unless they are a new

patients unless they are a new

patients unless they are a new admission can go from Friday until

admission can go from Friday until

admission can go from Friday until Monday without seeing a consultant.

Monday without seeing a consultant.

Monday without seeing a consultant. Here at Wythenshawe they are a

Monday without seeing a consultant. Here at Wythenshawe they are a few

Here at Wythenshawe they are a few

Here at Wythenshawe they are a few weeks into a pilot scheme that

Here at Wythenshawe they are a few weeks into a pilot scheme that sees

weeks into a pilot scheme that sees

weeks into a pilot scheme that sees consultants work weekends on wards.

consultants work weekends on wards.

consultants work weekends on wards. discharged on Saturdays and Sundays.

discharged on Saturdays and Sundays.

discharged on Saturdays and Sundays. A senior decision—makers such as

discharged on Saturdays and Sundays. A senior decision—makers such as a

A senior decision—makers such as a

A senior decision—makers such as a consultant, and they are more likely

consultant, and they are more likely

consultant, and they are more likely to pack on a change in a patient's

to pack on a change in a patient's

to pack on a change in a patient's condition. It is a massive cultural

condition. It is a massive cultural

condition. It is a massive cultural change, going seven days. How are

change, going seven days. How are

change, going seven days. How are you finding working more weekends?

you finding working more weekends?

you finding working more weekends? It is a big change, it is not a

It is a big change, it is not a

It is a big change, it is not a change that every doctor feels

change that every doctor feels

change that every doctor feels comfortable with, but most of us

comfortable with, but most of us

comfortable with, but most of us recognise that we are improving

recognise that we are improving

recognise that we are improving patient care and this is necessary.

patient care and this is necessary.

patient care and this is necessary. Also in the war is Howard, a home

Also in the war is Howard, a home

Also in the war is Howard, a home find a nurse who helps speed up

Also in the war is Howard, a home patients like Ken find a suitable

patients like Ken find a suitable

patients like Ken find a suitable nursing home at the cannot return

patients like Ken find a suitable nursing home at the cannot return to

nursing home at the cannot return to

nursing home at the cannot return to their own home. It is a big decision

their own home. It is a big decision

their own home. It is a big decision but you must have common sense.

but you must have common sense.

but you must have common sense. Prior to my role, the waiting time

Prior to my role, the waiting time

Prior to my role, the waiting time between medically fit and there

between medically fit and there

between medically fit and there certainly nursing home was around

between medically fit and there certainly nursing home was around 28

certainly nursing home was around 28

certainly nursing home was around 28 days and since I have come into

certainly nursing home was around 28 significantly. So people can be

significantly. So people can be

significantly. So people can be are sitting in a bed for over three

are sitting in a bed for over three

are sitting in a bed for over three weeks. When things get quite complex

weeks. When things get quite complex

weeks. When things get quite complex order cannot get services to engage,

order cannot get services to engage,

order cannot get services to engage, the number can travel on to way

the number can travel on to way

the number can travel on to way beyond the weeks, even three months.

beyond the weeks, even three months.

beyond the weeks, even three months. Realistically, in a few years time,

Realistically, in a few years time,

Realistically, in a few years time, Patients will have to be treated

Patients will have to be treated

Patients will have to be treated earlier I spoke to Doctor Paul

Patients will have to be treated earlier I spoke to Doctor Paul Flynn

earlier I spoke to Doctor Paul Flynn

earlier I spoke to Doctor Paul Flynn who chairs the British Medical

who chairs the British Medical

who chairs the British Medical Association consultants committee.

who chairs the British Medical Association consultants committee. I

Association consultants committee. I

Association consultants committee. I asked if consultants do not want

Association consultants committee. I asked if consultants do not want to

asked if consultants do not want to

asked if consultants do not want to work at the weekend. The problem

asked if consultants do not want to work at the weekend. The problem is

work at the weekend. The problem is

work at the weekend. The problem is consultants, worse still there

consultants, worse still there

consultants, worse still there through to take the consultant

consultants, worse still there through to take the consultant posts

through to take the consultant posts

through to take the consultant posts that are vacant. At the moment,

that are vacant. At the moment,

that are vacant. At the moment, consultants at the age of the need,

consultants at the age of the need,

consultants at the age of the need, night. It means that anyone going

night. It means that anyone going

night. It means that anyone going potential at greater risk. All

night. It means that anyone going potential at greater risk. All A&E

potential at greater risk. All A&E

potential at greater risk. All A&E departments will be star. Chris

potential at greater risk. All A&E nurses who know the rules and know

nurses who know the rules and know

nurses who know the rules and know when they can call on consultants.

when they can call on consultants.

when they can call on consultants. —— will be staffed by doctors and

—— will be staffed by doctors and

—— will be staffed by doctors and nurses. Our junior doctors believe

nurses. Our junior doctors believe

nurses. Our junior doctors believe enough to phone their consultants

nurses. Our junior doctors believe enough to phone their consultants in

enough to phone their consultants in

enough to phone their consultants in the middle of the night to ask

enough to phone their consultants in the middle of the night to ask for

the middle of the night to ask for

the middle of the night to ask for advice? Yes, they are now trained

advice? Yes, they are now trained

advice? Yes, they are now trained consultant exactly what is needed

consultant exactly what is needed

consultant exactly what is needed and how urgently, they do not have

and how urgently, they do not have

and how urgently, they do not have any hesitation in calling them

and how urgently, they do not have any hesitation in calling them in

and how urgently, they do not have any hesitation in calling them in at

any hesitation in calling them in at

any hesitation in calling them in at night. Why are there not enough

any hesitation in calling them in at consultants, if it's just not an

consultants, if it's just not an

consultants, if it's just not an intractable line to go down for

intractable line to go down for

intractable line to go down for doctors? A&E has borne the brunt

intractable line to go down for doctors? A&E has borne the brunt of

doctors? A&E has borne the brunt of

doctors? A&E has borne the brunt of the pressures on the NHS for some

the pressures on the NHS for some

the pressures on the NHS for some time. It is at the sharp pointy

the pressures on the NHS for some of the NHS, and the work in A&E

the pressures on the NHS for some extremely stressful, and I think

extremely stressful, and I think

extremely stressful, and I think there is the quality of working

extremely stressful, and I think of consultants in A&E has been

extremely stressful, and I think of consultants in A&E has been a

of consultants in A&E has been a

of consultants in A&E has been a problem for some time. Many people

problem for some time. Many people

problem for some time. Many people would say they get paid enough

would say they get paid enough

would say they get paid enough money, it should not be about the

money, it should not be about the

money, it should not be about the money or prestige. Many employers

money or prestige. Many employers

money or prestige. Many employers have been offering over the odds

money or prestige. Many employers have been offering over the odds for

have been offering over the odds for

have been offering over the odds for consultant posts in A&E and have

have been offering over the odds for consultant posts in A&E and have not

consultant posts in A&E and have not

consultant posts in A&E and have not found the figures. There are not

found the figures. There are not

found the figures. There are not enough people coming through, so

found the figures. There are not enough people coming through, so it

enough people coming through, so it

enough people coming through, so it will require us to look long and

will require us to look long and

will require us to look long and hard at how we deliver emergency

hard at how we deliver emergency

hard at how we deliver emergency care, not just in A&E but looking

hard at how we deliver emergency care, not just in A&E but looking at

care, not just in A&E but looking at

care, not just in A&E but looking at the community provision of care

care, not just in A&E but looking at deflecting the needless admissions.

deflecting the needless admissions.

deflecting the needless admissions. Patients get confused about the

Patients get confused about the

Patients get confused about the options there are, we must 55 and

options there are, we must 55 and

options there are, we must 55 and make sure that the people who do

options there are, we must 55 and make sure that the people who do not

make sure that the people who do not

make sure that the people who do not need to be in A&E are not there

make sure that the people who do not that the people who are in A&E

make sure that the people who do not that the people who are in A&E get

that the people who are in A&E get

that the people who are in A&E get The state of Accident and Emergency

The state of Accident and Emergency

The state of Accident and Emergency has provoked a number of comments

The state of Accident and Emergency has provoked a number of comments on

has provoked a number of comments on

has provoked a number of comments on our Facebook page today. Talking

our Facebook page today. Talking

our Facebook page today. Talking about the Wythenshawe pilot, Helen

about the Wythenshawe pilot, Helen

our team have been behind the scenes

our team have been behind the scenes at two of the region's busiest

at two of the region's busiest

at two of the region's busiest hospitals looking at the pressures

hospitals looking at the pressures

hospitals looking at the pressures placed on the staff. That is on

hospitals looking at the pressures One at 7:30pm. Other news from

One at 7:30pm. Other news from

One at 7:30pm. Other news from A nuclear train that was travelling

A nuclear train that was travelling

A nuclear train that was travelling to Sellafield has derailed near

to Sellafield has derailed near

to Sellafield has derailed near Barrow. Network Rail say it was

to Sellafield has derailed near carrying any nuclear material.

to Sellafield has derailed near carrying any nuclear material. The

carrying any nuclear material. The

carrying any nuclear material. The Direct Rail Services train was

Direct Rail Services train was

Direct Rail Services train was travelling at around five miles

Direct Rail Services train was hour at the time. There was no

hour at the time. There was no

damage to the train or the flasks hour at the time. There was no

damage to the train or the flasks and it was still upright despite

and it was still upright despite

and it was still upright despite between Lancaster and Barrow have

between Lancaster and Barrow have

between Lancaster and Barrow have A Lancashire man has been charged

A Lancashire man has been charged

A Lancashire man has been charged couple paid money for a surrogate

couple paid money for a surrogate

couple paid money for a surrogate child who didn't exist. Gino Di

child who didn't exist. Gino Di

Caprio, from Rossendale, is accused child who didn't exist. Gino Di

Caprio, from Rossendale, is accused of obtaining money from the couple

of obtaining money from the couple

Police have issued a warning after of obtaining money from the couple

Police have issued a warning after the death of an 18—year—old girl

Police have issued a warning after the death of an 18—year—old girl who

the death of an 18—year—old girl who

the death of an 18—year—old girl who may have taken Ecstasy. The teenager

may have taken Ecstasy. The teenager

may have taken Ecstasy. The teenager from Walton on Merseyside died

may have taken Ecstasy. The teenager from Walton on Merseyside died at

from Walton on Merseyside died at

from Walton on Merseyside died at Royal Liverpool hospital after

Royal Liverpool hospital after

Royal Liverpool hospital after becoming unwell yesterday afternoon.

becoming unwell yesterday afternoon.

becoming unwell yesterday afternoon. Detectives say she's thought to

becoming unwell yesterday afternoon. taken a green—coloured Rock Star

taken a green—coloured Rock Star

taken a green—coloured Rock Star Ecstasy pill. They're warning people

Ecstasy pill. They're warning people

Ecstasy pill. They're warning people CCTV footage has been released

Ecstasy pill. They're warning people CCTV footage has been released of

Ecstasy pill. They're warning people CCTV footage has been released of a

CCTV footage has been released of a

CCTV footage has been released of a petrol station assistant fighting

petrol station assistant fighting

petrol station assistant fighting off to robbers with just his shoe

off to robbers with just his shoe

off to robbers with just his shoe after being repeatedly stabbed

off to robbers with just his shoe after being repeatedly stabbed in

after being repeatedly stabbed in

after being repeatedly stabbed in the arm. He was working at a service

the arm. He was working at a service

the arm. He was working at a service station on Manchester Road in the

station on Manchester Road in the

station on Manchester Road in the early hours of Saturday when the

early hours of Saturday when the

early hours of Saturday when the attempted robbery took place. He

early hours of Saturday when the attempted robbery took place. He was

attempted robbery took place. He was

attempted robbery took place. He was injuries. Police are appealing

attempted robbery took place. He was injuries. Police are appealing for

injuries. Police are appealing for

injuries. Police are appealing for A court has heard that land mines

A court has heard that land mines

A court has heard that land mines stolen from a freight train in

stolen from a freight train in

stolen from a freight train in Warrington could have ended up

stolen from a freight train in Warrington could have ended up in

Warrington could have ended up in

Warrington could have ended up in the hands of terrorists or serious

the hands of terrorists or serious

the hands of terrorists or serious criminals. Five men were today

criminals. Five men were today

criminals. Five men were today jailed for a total of more than

jailed for a total of more than

jailed for a total of more than 32years for stealing the mines

jailed for a total of more than 32years for stealing the mines or

32years for stealing the mines or

32years for stealing the mines or possessing explosives. Liverpool

possessing explosives. Liverpool

possessing explosives. Liverpool Crown Court heard that the group

Crown Court heard that the group

Crown Court heard that the group sawed up one of the mines in a

sawed up one of the mines in a

sawed up one of the mines in a Birkenhead at considerable risk

sawed up one of the mines in a public safety. Here's our Merseyside

public safety. Here's our Merseyside

public safety. Here's our Merseyside The mines are used for blowing

public safety. Here's our Merseyside The mines are used for blowing up

The mines are used for blowing up

The mines are used for blowing up tanks or enemy compounds in places

like Afghanistan. A train carrying tanks or enemy compounds in places

like Afghanistan. A train carrying them from Longtown Munitions Depot

them from Longtown Munitions Depot

them from Longtown Munitions Depot in Cumbria stopped at a red light

them from Longtown Munitions Depot in Cumbria stopped at a red light in

in Cumbria stopped at a red light in

in Cumbria stopped at a red light in Warrington last October. It was

to a supermarket depot which three Warrington last October. It was

to a supermarket depot which three men from Birkenhead were planning

to a supermarket depot which three men from Birkenhead were planning to

men from Birkenhead were planning to

men from Birkenhead were planning to they went for that instead. CCTV

they went for that instead. CCTV

they went for that instead. CCTV shows figures near the railway

they went for that instead. CCTV opportunist theft and this was

opportunist theft and this was

opportunist theft and this was recognised in court, they chose

recognised in court, they chose

after some thought when they knew recognised in court, they chose

after some thought when they knew that they had to dispose of the

that they had to dispose of the

that they had to dispose of the explosives that there is a market

explosives that there is a market

explosives that there is a market out there, a dangerous market and

explosives that there is a market out there, a dangerous market and in

out there, a dangerous market and in

the right hands with the right out there, a dangerous market and in

the right hands with the right skills they could have been very

skills they could have been very

skills they could have been very dangerous pieces of equipment.

skills they could have been very dangerous pieces of equipment. Most

dangerous pieces of equipment. Most

dangerous pieces of equipment. Most have detonators, were found in

have detonators, were found in

undergrowth near the railway. But have detonators, were found in

police found eleven hidden in a have detonators, were found in

police found eleven hidden in a culvert under a road at Storeton

culvert under a road at Storeton

culvert under a road at Storeton woods in Bebington. And one was

woods in Bebington. And one was

and police found debris of the woods in Bebington. And one was

and police found debris of the explosive inside the garage. The

explosive inside the garage. The

explosive inside the garage. The court heard the men planned to

explosive inside the garage. The court heard the men planned to sell

court heard the men planned to sell

court heard the men planned to sell on the mines or the explosives.

court heard the men planned to sell judge said that the plans to sell

judge said that the plans to sell

judge said that the plans to sell the mains was the most concerning

the mains was the most concerning

the mains was the most concerning aspect of this case. He said that

aspect of this case. He said that

aspect of this case. He said that people interested in buying could

people interested in buying could

people interested in buying could have had and would have had the

people interested in buying could harmful of intentions. People,

people interested in buying could harmful of intentions. People, the

harmful of intentions. People, the

harmful of intentions. People, the prosecution put it, involved in

prosecution put it, involved in

prosecution put it, involved in terrorism or serious claim. Philip

terrorism or serious claim. Philip

terrorism or serious claim. Philip Yates and Chris Blackburn deal

terrorism or serious claim. Philip Yates and Chris Blackburn deal for

Yates and Chris Blackburn deal for

Yates and Chris Blackburn deal for other men were jailed for handling

other men were jailed for handling

other men were jailed for handling stolen goods and possession. Police

stolen goods and possession. Police

stolen goods and possession. Police say that the total sentence would

say that the total sentence would

say that the total sentence would have been lower if they had handed

have been lower if they had handed

have been lower if they had handed in the mains when they realised

have been lower if they had handed Merseyside's Chief Constable says

Merseyside's Chief Constable says

Merseyside's Chief Constable says greater than it's ever been. Jon

greater than it's ever been. Jon

greater than it's ever been. Jon Murphy says more needs to be done

greater than it's ever been. Jon Murphy says more needs to be done to

Murphy says more needs to be done to

Murphy says more needs to be done to prevent weapons getting into the

prevent weapons getting into the

prevent weapons getting into the country and then into the hands

prevent weapons getting into the criminals. But he insists his force

criminals. But he insists his force

is doing its best to combat the criminals. But he insists his force

is doing its best to combat the problem, and says there have been

problem, and says there have been

problem, and says there have been Merseyside this year. However,

problem, and says there have been Merseyside this year. However, he

Merseyside this year. However, he

admits the battle against gun crime Merseyside this year. However, he

admits the battle against gun crime is still far from won. Here's our

is still far from won. Here's our

is still far from won. Here's our Police pursue a stolen car through

Police pursue a stolen car through

Police pursue a stolen car through the streets of Merseyside at speeds

the streets of Merseyside at speeds

the streets of Merseyside at speeds of up to 117 miles per hour. When

of up to 117 miles per hour. When

of up to 117 miles per hour. When they finally brought it to a halt

they finally brought it to a halt

they finally brought it to a halt officers found more than they'd

officers found more than they'd

officers found more than they'd bargained for. In the boot: a loaded

bargained for. In the boot: a loaded

bargained for. In the boot: a loaded pump action rifle. Today the driver,

pump action rifle. Today the driver,

pump action rifle. Today the driver, possessing that gun prosecutors

pump action rifle. Today the driver, execution. Jones got a further

pump action rifle. Today the driver, months for other offences. His

pump action rifle. Today the driver, months for other offences. His gun

months for other offences. His gun

months for other offences. His gun just one of many found on Merseyside

just one of many found on Merseyside

just one of many found on Merseyside this year. Since January, the police

this year. Since January, the police

this year. Since January, the police have seized a total of 55 firearms,

have seized a total of 55 firearms,

have seized a total of 55 firearms, the most recent was just last night,

the most recent was just last night,

the most recent was just last night, you wouldn't revolver used to hijack

you wouldn't revolver used to hijack

you wouldn't revolver used to hijack a taxi. ?? new line Merseyside

a taxi. ?? new line Merseyside

a taxi. ?? new line Merseyside Police released these pictures

Police released these pictures

Police released these pictures today. They show just a sample

Police released these pictures today. They show just a sample of

today. They show just a sample of

today. They show just a sample of the guns they've recovered in their

the guns they've recovered in their

the guns they've recovered in their The figures speak for themselves.

The figures speak for themselves.

The figures speak for themselves. This is a worrying figure. It would

This is a worrying figure. It would

This is a worrying figure. It would greater than it has ever been?

This is a worrying figure. It would greater than it has ever been? I

greater than it has ever been? I

greater than it has ever been? I think the fact that we found 55

greater than it has ever been? I year and similar last year would

year and similar last year would

year and similar last year would indicate that yes it is. Where

year and similar last year would indicate that yes it is. Where do

indicate that yes it is. Where do

indicate that yes it is. Where do they come from? Become through

they come from? Become through

they come from? Become through Eastern Europe, some through the

Eastern Europe, some through the

Eastern Europe, some through the post. Anyone who has ever been

Eastern Europe, some through the post. Anyone who has ever been on

Eastern Europe, some through the post. Anyone who has ever been on a

post. Anyone who has ever been on a

post. Anyone who has ever been on a cross—channel ferry and seen the

cross—channel ferry and seen the

cross—channel ferry and seen the lorries coming through Dover realise

lorries coming through Dover realise

lorries coming through Dover realise what a difficult job the border

what a difficult job the border

what a difficult job the border agency has stopping weapons coming

agency has stopping weapons coming

agency has stopping weapons coming Former US Marine Stephen Greenoe

Former US Marine Stephen Greenoe

Former US Marine Stephen Greenoe specialised in importing illicit

specialised in importing illicit

specialised in importing illicit weapons to the UK through Manchester

weapons to the UK through Manchester

weapons to the UK through Manchester airport. Some found their way to

airport. Some found their way to

airport. Some found their way to But around 40 of the guns he brought

But around 40 of the guns he brought

But around 40 of the guns he brought into the country remain unaccounted

into the country remain unaccounted

into the country remain unaccounted for. We recovered one relatively

for. We recovered one relatively

for. We recovered one relatively Merseyside police say there have

Merseyside police say there have

Merseyside police say there have been fewer shooting incidents in

been fewer shooting incidents in

been fewer shooting incidents in their area this year. But that

their area this year. But that

their area this year. But that doesn't mean their efforts of trace

doesn't mean their efforts of trace

doesn't mean their efforts of trace illegal weapons will be scaled

doesn't mean their efforts of trace illegal weapons will be scaled down

illegal weapons will be scaled down

illegal weapons will be scaled down any time soon. Dave Guest, BBC

any time soon. Dave Guest, BBC

any time soon. Dave Guest, BBC A North West MP says she's concerned

A North West MP says she's concerned

A North West MP says she's concerned private firms are making millions

private firms are making millions

private firms are making millions running children's care homes,

private firms are making millions running children's care homes, while

running children's care homes, while

running children's care homes, while failing to protect the vulnerable

failing to protect the vulnerable

failing to protect the vulnerable young people in their care. It

failing to protect the vulnerable young people in their care. It comes

young people in their care. It comes

young people in their care. It comes as a Government report, for the

as a Government report, for the

as a Government report, for the increasing number of private firms

increasing number of private firms

increasing number of private firms moving into the sector and standards

moving into the sector and standards

moving into the sector and standards within it. Here's our Economics

moving into the sector and standards Social Affairs Correspondent, Jayne

Social Affairs Correspondent, Jayne

Social Affairs Correspondent, Jayne This report was published in the

This report was published in the

This report was published in the scandal. The Government wanted

This report was published in the scandal. The Government wanted to

scandal. The Government wanted to

scandal. The Government wanted to shine a light on the secretive

scandal. The Government wanted to shine a light on the secretive world

shine a light on the secretive world

shine a light on the secretive world of children's homes. The secrecy

shine a light on the secretive world of children's homes. The secrecy was

of children's homes. The secrecy was

of children's homes. The secrecy was designed to protect children. But

designed to protect children. But

designed to protect children. But the Government acknowledged, it

the Government acknowledged, it

the Government acknowledged, it often left them far from home,

often left them far from home,

often left them far from home, vulnerable to paedophiles. So,

often left them far from home, vulnerable to paedophiles. So, for

vulnerable to paedophiles. So, for

vulnerable to paedophiles. So, for the first time we're told where

the first time we're told where

the first time we're told where homes are and about standards within

homes are and about standards within

homes are and about standards within them. The largest cluster of homes,

them. The largest cluster of homes,

them. The largest cluster of homes, Government spends £1 billion a

them. The largest cluster of homes, Government spends £1 billion a year

Government spends £1 billion a year

looking after 5,000 young people in Government spends £1 billion a year

looking after 5,000 young people in 60% of homes are run by the private

60% of homes are run by the private

60% of homes are run by the private sector, some by private equity

sector, some by private equity

sector, some by private equity firms. That figure is increasing

sector, some by private equity firms. That figure is increasing and

firms. That figure is increasing and

firms. That figure is increasing and it's a cause for concern. When

firms. That figure is increasing and it's a cause for concern. When I

it's a cause for concern. When I

it's a cause for concern. When I look into this, what I find is

it's a cause for concern. When I look into this, what I find is that

look into this, what I find is that

look into this, what I find is that staff are employed on a minimum

staff are employed on a minimum

staff are employed on a minimum wages and have her training, that

staff are employed on a minimum wages and have her training, that as

wages and have her training, that as

wages and have her training, that as per educational provision provided

per educational provision provided

per educational provision provided by the local authority, not by

per educational provision provided by the local authority, not by the

by the local authority, not by the

by the local authority, not by the home. Then they look to the local

home. Then they look to the local

home. Then they look to the local health services to provide mental

health services to provide mental

health services to provide mental health support. It is wrong because

health support. It is wrong because

health support. It is wrong because we are spending £1 billion of public

we are spending £1 billion of public

we are spending £1 billion of public money and they should be providing

money and they should be providing

money and they should be providing the care that meets the needs of

money and they should be providing the care that meets the needs of the

the care that meets the needs of the

the care that meets the needs of the children. No care providers are

children. No care providers are

children. No care providers are criticised in the report but it

children. No care providers are the first time we have been able

children. No care providers are the first time we have been able to

the first time we have been able to

the first time we have been able to standards are given. The Government

standards are given. The Government

standards are given. The Government report says the biggest private

report says the biggest private

provider in the country is this report says the biggest private

provider in the country is this Based in Stockport. It bought the

Based in Stockport. It bought the

Based in Stockport. It bought the children's home at the centre of

Based in Stockport. It bought the children's home at the centre of the

children's home at the centre of the

children's home at the centre of the Rochdale grooming scandal. All

children's home at the centre of the Rochdale grooming scandal. All part

Rochdale grooming scandal. All part

of an expansion which has seen Rochdale grooming scandal. All part

of an expansion which has seen profits soar. Annual accounts show

profits soar. Annual accounts show

profits soar. Annual accounts show million. Profit — £2.5 million.

profits soar. Annual accounts show did it achieve this? Accounts say:

did it achieve this? Accounts say:

did it achieve this? Accounts say: "new homes, reviews of staffing

"new homes, reviews of staffing

"new homes, reviews of staffing costs, effective rotas and robust

costs, effective rotas and robust

costs, effective rotas and robust overhead management." But what

costs, effective rotas and robust overhead management." But what about

overhead management." But what about

overhead management." But what about standards of care? 70% of their

standards of care? 70% of their

standards of care? 70% of their homes were rated Good or Outstanding

homes were rated Good or Outstanding

homes were rated Good or Outstanding Inadequate. Come April 2014 — this

Inadequate. Come April 2014 — this

Inadequate. Come April 2014 — this will be deemed to be failing minimum

will be deemed to be failing minimum

will be deemed to be failing minimum childcare if they would talk to

statement saying they have invested

statement saying they have invested heavily in specialist care and

heavily in specialist care and

heavily in specialist care and committed to driving up —— driving

committed to driving up —— driving

committed to driving up —— driving quality standards up further to

quality standards up further to

quality standards up further to achieve their ultimate goal of

quality standards up further to good or outstanding homes in the

good or outstanding homes in the

good or outstanding homes in the Two weeks ago pupils at a Leyland

Two weeks ago pupils at a Leyland

Two weeks ago pupils at a Leyland School watched in shock as it went

School watched in shock as it went

School watched in shock as it went up in flames during a huge blaze.

up in flames during a huge blaze.

up in flames during a huge blaze. Today they returned to St Mary's

Today they returned to St Mary's

Today they returned to St Mary's Catholic Technology College for

Today they returned to St Mary's delayed start of their school year.

delayed start of their school year.

delayed start of their school year. But the damage was so bad that

But the damage was so bad that

But the damage was so bad that lessons will be held in nearby

lessons will be held in nearby

lessons will be held in nearby Preston until the school is safe

lessons will be held in nearby Preston until the school is safe to

Preston until the school is safe to

Preston until the school is safe to use again. Peter Marshall has this

use again. Peter Marshall has this

use again. Peter Marshall has this The blaze broke out two days before

The blaze broke out two days before

The blaze broke out two days before technology college, leaving pupils

technology college, leaving pupils

technology college, leaving pupils with no where to start their new

with no where to start their new

with no where to start their new school year. Two weeks late sisters

school year. Two weeks late sisters

school year. Two weeks late sisters Lauren and Ellie can finally return

Lauren and Ellie can finally return

Lauren and Ellie can finally return to lessons. It is a big year for

to lessons. It is a big year for

to lessons. It is a big year for them. Lauren's taking her GCSEs

to lessons. It is a big year for is Ellie's first year at big school.

is Ellie's first year at big school.

is Ellie's first year at big school. I just want to catch up, we have

I just want to catch up, we have

I just want to catch up, we have missed a lot already. I don't want

missed a lot already. I don't want

missed a lot already. I don't want boring, you were doing work at

boring, you were doing work at

boring, you were doing work at school with as the past two weeks

school with as the past two weeks

school with as the past two weeks you have not been able to do much.

you have not been able to do much.

you have not been able to do much. They joined hundreds more pupils

you have not been able to do much. They joined hundreds more pupils at

They joined hundreds more pupils at

They joined hundreds more pupils at the fire damaged site. For the

They joined hundreds more pupils at the fire damaged site. For the next

the fire damaged site. For the next

the fire damaged site. For the next few weeks they'll be bussed every

few weeks they'll be bussed every

few weeks they'll be bussed every Preston, that sites available after

Preston, that sites available after

Preston, that sites available after two schools merged. The school

Preston, that sites available after two schools merged. The school day

two schools merged. The school day

two schools merged. The school day at the new temporary site half

two schools merged. The school day at the new temporary site half an

at the new temporary site half an

at the new temporary site half an hour away will be sure to be cut

hour away will be sure to be cut

hour away will be sure to be cut because of travel times involved.

because of travel times involved.

because of travel times involved. Staff say they will do all they

because of travel times involved. to minimise disruption. We will

because of travel times involved. every minute matter. Lessons have

every minute matter. Lessons have

every minute matter. Lessons have been planned that are going to

every minute matter. Lessons have been planned that are going to be

been planned that are going to be

been planned that are going to be exciting, pacey, getting stuck

been planned that are going to be exciting, pacey, getting stuck in

been planned that are going to be exciting, pacey, getting stuck in as

exciting, pacey, getting stuck in as

exciting, pacey, getting stuck in as quickly as we can. It was upsetting

quickly as we can. It was upsetting

quickly as we can. It was upsetting at the time but so much good has

at the time but so much good has

at the time but so much good has come from it. We are moving forward.

come from it. We are moving forward.

come from it. We are moving forward. It feels good to see everyone.

come from it. We are moving forward. It feels good to see everyone. But

It feels good to see everyone. But

It feels good to see everyone. But have be questioned on suspicion

It feels good to see everyone. But arson. The investigation continues.

arson. The investigation continues.

arson. The investigation continues. It is hoped pupils will return

arson. The investigation continues. It is hoped pupils will return to

It is hoped pupils will return to

It is hoped pupils will return to Those buses will be a familiar

Those buses will be a familiar

Those buses will be a familiar Richard is here with the sport

Those buses will be a familiar Richard is here with the sport now

Richard is here with the sport now

Richard is here with the sport now and we start with diving, but not

and we start with diving, but not

and we start with diving, but not the type involving Tom Daley and

and we start with diving, but not the type involving Tom Daley and a

the type involving Tom Daley and a

the type involving Tom Daley and a springboard. Get rid of that Amit!

springboard. Get rid of that Amit!

springboard. Get rid of that Amit! Unfortunately not. This diving

Unfortunately not. This diving

Unfortunately not. This diving involves Manchester United's Ashley

involves Manchester United's Ashley

involves Manchester United's Ashley Young and his manager David Moyes

Young and his manager David Moyes

Young and his manager David Moyes who says video evidence should

Young and his manager David Moyes who says video evidence should be

who says video evidence should be

who says video evidence should be used to punish offenders. This

who says video evidence should be used to punish offenders. This is

used to punish offenders. This is

used to punish offenders. This is what it's tucked —— this is what

used to punish offenders. This is what it's tucked —— this is what he

what it's tucked —— this is what he

what it's tucked —— this is what he is talking about. It all started

is talking about. It all started

is talking about. It all started with this Young's dive against

with this Young's dive against

with this Young's dive against Crystal Palace on Saturday. He

with this Young's dive against Crystal Palace on Saturday. He was

Crystal Palace on Saturday. He was

Crystal Palace on Saturday. He was booked and has been spoken to by

booked and has been spoken to by his booked and has been spoken to by

booked and has been spoken to by his boss as it's not the first time

booked and has been spoken to by his been accused of the offence. Now

been accused of the offence. Now

been accused of the offence. Now powers to stamp it out. I have

been accused of the offence. Now powers to stamp it out. I have said

powers to stamp it out. I have said

powers to stamp it out. I have said for many years, diving, there should

for many years, diving, there should

for many years, diving, there should be a retrospective video for diving.

be a retrospective video for diving.

be a retrospective video for diving. difficult that things. Not condoning

difficult that things. Not condoning

difficult that things. Not condoning it, but you must have the presence

it, but you must have the presence

it, but you must have the presence of mind to react so quickly. On

it, but you must have the presence more upbeat note, we could have

it, but you must have the presence Premier League later Yes, BBC Radio

Premier League later Yes, BBC Radio

Premier League later Yes, BBC Radio Merseyside will have full match

Merseyside will have full match

Merseyside will have full match commentary as Liverpool aim for

spot away to Swansea. . It's three commentary as Liverpool aim for

spot away to Swansea. . It's three wins from three so far for Brendan

wins from three so far for Brendan

wins from three so far for Brendan Rodgers' side who have actually

. —— been informed all year. We

. —— been informed all year. We the commitment and passion and

the commitment and passion and

the commitment and passion and something that we must consistently

something that we must consistently

something that we must consistently do, something we have shown since

do, something we have shown since

do, something we have shown since Yes, one delegate to zoom in the

Yes, one delegate to zoom in the

Yes, one delegate to zoom in the news Chelsea, Steven Naismith got

news Chelsea, Steven Naismith got

news Chelsea, Steven Naismith got the only goal of the game. There

news Chelsea, Steven Naismith got the only goal of the game. There was

the only goal of the game. There was

the only goal of the game. There was also some great defending as The

also some great defending as The

also some great defending as The Blues recorded their third clean

Blues recorded their third clean

Blues recorded their third clean sheet in four League games. There

Blues recorded their third clean sheet in four League games. There is

sheet in four League games. There is

sheet in four League games. There is already a Northwest team at the

sheet in four League games. There is of the championship table. Blackpool

of the championship table. Blackpool

of the championship table. Blackpool had 821 we went with Bournemouth.

had 821 we went with Bournemouth.

had 821 we went with Bournemouth. Neal Bishop opened his account

had 821 we went with Bournemouth. Neal Bishop opened his account after

Neal Bishop opened his account after

Neal Bishop opened his account after the break. The Lake District is

the break. The Lake District is

the break. The Lake District is stunning in any conditions but

the break. The Lake District is stunning in any conditions but the

stunning in any conditions but the

stunning in any conditions but the world 's best cyclists may not

stunning in any conditions but the world 's best cyclists may not be

stunning in any conditions but the world 's best cyclists may not be in

world 's best cyclists may not be in

world 's best cyclists may not be in agreement with me right now. Mark

agreement with me right now. Mark

agreement with me right now. Mark Cavendish and Bradley Wiggins are

agreement with me right now. Mark Cavendish and Bradley Wiggins are on

Cavendish and Bradley Wiggins are on

Cavendish and Bradley Wiggins are on some of the region 's highest hills

some of the region 's highest hills

some of the region 's highest hills today on the tour —— on the Tour

some of the region 's highest hills today on the tour —— on the Tour Of

today on the tour —— on the Tour Of

today on the tour —— on the Tour Of Britain between Carlisle and Kendal.

Britain between Carlisle and Kendal.

Britain between Carlisle and Kendal. They are some of the most beautiful

They are some of the most beautiful

They are some of the most beautiful hills in the world, but would you

hills in the world, but would you

hills in the world, but would you want to cycle up the Lake District?

want to cycle up the Lake District?

want to cycle up the Lake District? It has nothing to these guys, if

want to cycle up the Lake District? It has nothing to these guys, if you

It has nothing to these guys, if you

It has nothing to these guys, if you Probably not, but that is like

It has nothing to these guys, if you Probably not, but that is like a

It has nothing to these guys, if you Probably not, but that is like a war

Probably not, but that is like a war

Probably not, but that is like a war going up there. I am sure many

Probably not, but that is like a war going up there. I am sure many of

going up there. I am sure many of

going up there. I am sure many of your viewers have went up there

going up there. I am sure many of they will be thinking, that looks

they will be thinking, that looks

they will be thinking, that looks doing and you are used to going

they will be thinking, that looks it is probably not quite as daunting

it is probably not quite as daunting

it is probably not quite as daunting for them as it would be for the

it is probably not quite as daunting In Kendal, many knew exactly what

In Kendal, many knew exactly what

In Kendal, many knew exactly what they wanted to see. Radley Wiggins.

they wanted to see. Radley Wiggins.

they wanted to see. Radley Wiggins. What does he look like? Brown hair.

What does he look like? Brown hair.

What does he look like? Brown hair. —— Bradley Wiggins. He has Bradley

—— Bradley Wiggins. He has Bradley

—— Bradley Wiggins. He has Bradley Wiggins on his shirt. Not everyone

Wiggins on his shirt. Not everyone

Wiggins on his shirt. Not everyone The cycling is this we! I am not

The cycling is this we! I am not

The cycling is this we! I am not watching the cycling. I am going

watching the cycling. I am going

watching the cycling. I am going home. It is pouring with rain,

home. It is pouring with rain,

home. It is pouring with rain, temperature drops to around 10

temperature drops to around 10

temperature drops to around 10 degrees. This is not great weather

degrees. This is not great weather

degrees. This is not great weather for getting on a bike or watching

for getting on a bike or watching

for getting on a bike or watching The weather did not deter crowds

for getting on a bike or watching The weather did not deter crowds at

The weather did not deter crowds at

The weather did not deter crowds at a bike. The weather did not deter

a bike. The weather did not deter

a bike. The weather did not deter Have you seen Bradley Wiggins?

a bike. The weather did not deter Have you seen Bradley Wiggins? I

Have you seen Bradley Wiggins? I

Have you seen Bradley Wiggins? I have not seen him, he must have

Have you seen Bradley Wiggins? I at the front. Too many of them!

Have you seen Bradley Wiggins? I at the front. Too many of them!That

at the front. Too many of them!That

at the front. Too many of them!That was a slow corner, we came for

at the front. Too many of them!That was a slow corner, we came for a

was a slow corner, we came for a

was a slow corner, we came for a crash and it did not happen! After

crash and it did not happen! After

crash and it did not happen! After 186, is abundant rain, it is over

186, is abundant rain, it is over

186, is abundant rain, it is over until tomorrow. A time trial at

186, is abundant rain, it is over It wasn't a great stay for Bradley

It wasn't a great stay for Bradley

It wasn't a great stay for Bradley finished 12 seconds behind the

It wasn't a great stay for Bradley finished 12 seconds behind the stage

finished 12 seconds behind the stage

finished 12 seconds behind the stage winner in this 12 overall. Cavendish

winner in this 12 overall. Cavendish

winner in this 12 overall. Cavendish is a 41st at the moment. They are

is a 41st at the moment. They are

is a 41st at the moment. They are not yet ready to pop the champagne

not yet ready to pop the champagne

not yet ready to pop the champagne corks. In cricket, despite reaching

corks. In cricket, despite reaching

corks. In cricket, despite reaching promotion, Lancashire bounced back

promotion, Lancashire bounced back

promotion, Lancashire bounced back remained unbeaten in the competition

remained unbeaten in the competition

remained unbeaten in the competition with two games to go. They are

with two games to go. They are

with two games to go. They are determined to go up as champions

with two games to go. They are determined to go up as champions at

determined to go up as champions at

determined to go up as champions at the Emirates Old Trafford. It has

the Emirates Old Trafford. It has

the Emirates Old Trafford. It has been a season where just about

been a season where just about

been a season where just about everything has gone to plan for

everything has gone to plan for

everything has gone to plan for Lancashire, so what are the key

Lancashire, so what are the key

Lancashire, so what are the key factors? We asked the director.

Lancashire, so what are the key factors? We asked the director. The

factors? We asked the director. The

factors? We asked the director. The players were stinging with being

players were stinging with being

players were stinging with being relegated, they did not feel like

players were stinging with being relegated, they did not feel like a

relegated, they did not feel like a

relegated, they did not feel like a second division club and we have

relegated, they did not feel like a second division club and we have not

second division club and we have not

second division club and we have not played like a second division side

played like a second division side

played like a second division side this season. Outstanding facilities

this season. Outstanding facilities

this season. Outstanding facilities for the players, the dressing rooms

for the players, the dressing rooms

for the players, the dressing rooms hydrotherapy pool, Old Trafford

for the players, the dressing rooms been outstanding. We want to go

been outstanding. We want to go

been outstanding. We want to go forward and it has played a part

been outstanding. We want to go forward and it has played a part in

forward and it has played a part in

forward and it has played a part in getting the right results at the

getting the right results at the

getting the right results at the opposition a breather with our

opposition a breather with our

opposition a breather with our attack, we attack and passed over

opposition a breather with our attack, we attack and passed over to

attack, we attack and passed over to

attack, we attack and passed over to the support bowlers. It is the

the support bowlers. It is the

the support bowlers. It is the relentless pressure that has been

relentless pressure that has been

relentless pressure that has been excellent year for them, promotion

excellent year for them, promotion

excellent year for them, promotion and at the top of that the highly

and at the top of that the highly

and at the top of that the highly successful return of Ashes cricket

successful return of Ashes cricket

successful return of Ashes cricket Trafford building where workers

successful return of Ashes cricket still going on. It has reinforced

still going on. It has reinforced

still going on. It has reinforced the reputation as one of the very

the reputation as one of the very

the reputation as one of the very smiling in the work is not the

smiling in the work is not the

smiling in the work is not the Lancashire week, and with the rate

Lancashire week, and with the rate

Lancashire week, and with the rate the club is moving forward it might

the club is moving forward it might

the club is moving forward it might not be too long before they are

the club is moving forward it might A fantastic season for them and

the club is moving forward it might a trio for our —— what a weekend

the club is moving forward it might a trio for our —— what a weekend for

a trio for our —— what a weekend for

a trio for our —— what a weekend for a trio of super league teams. Wigan

a trio of super league teams. Wigan

a trio of super league teams. Wigan have booked their place in the

a trio of super league teams. Wigan have booked their place in the next

have booked their place in the next

have booked their place in the next round on Thursday, St Helens and

round on Thursday, St Helens and

round on Thursday, St Helens and reigning champions Leeds with an

reigning champions Leeds with an

reigning champions Leeds with an impressive 40 points to 20. They

reigning champions Leeds with an impressive 40 points to 20. They are

impressive 40 points to 20. They are

impressive 40 points to 20. They are And all of those people, I was

And all of those people, I was

And all of those people, I was Despite the weather. They can get

And all of those people, I was Despite the weather. They can get so

Despite the weather. They can get so

We are back to normal service,

We are back to normal service, we

We are back to normal service, we are into mobile westerlies. That

are into mobile westerlies. That

are into mobile westerlies. That means quite a bit of rain, that

are into mobile westerlies. That sure whether for tomorrow. Wednesday

sure whether for tomorrow. Wednesday

sure whether for tomorrow. Wednesday doesn't look too bad but if your

sure whether for tomorrow. Wednesday doesn't look too bad but if your cat

doesn't look too bad but if your cat

doesn't look too bad but if your cat Thursday, more weather coming from

Thursday, more weather coming from

Thursday, more weather coming from the West and the temperatures are

the West and the temperatures are

the West and the temperatures are not that good into this week. It

the West and the temperatures are not that good into this week. It is

not that good into this week. It is

not that good into this week. It is feeling and looking very autumnal.

feeling and looking very autumnal.

feeling and looking very autumnal. This is what we saw today, showers

This is what we saw today, showers

This is what we saw today, showers piling them. Merseyside and Cheshire

piling them. Merseyside and Cheshire

piling them. Merseyside and Cheshire did not do too badly, you have

piling them. Merseyside and Cheshire did not do too badly, you have not

did not do too badly, you have not

did not do too badly, you have not seen the worst of the weather but

did not do too badly, you have not seen the worst of the weather but if

seen the worst of the weather but if

seen the worst of the weather but if you were out and about with that

you were out and about with that

you were out and about with that went behind you and the wind was

went behind you and the wind was

went behind you and the wind was gusting 50 mils per hour, the winds

gusting 50 mils per hour, the winds

gusting 50 mils per hour, the winds were very sharp and lively indeed.

were very sharp and lively indeed.

were very sharp and lively indeed. This is our six o'clock actor,

were very sharp and lively indeed. This is our six o'clock actor, so

This is our six o'clock actor, so

they are still around. We will This is our six o'clock actor, so

they are still around. We will continue to be pushed around across

continue to be pushed around across

continue to be pushed around across the region with the north—westerly

the region with the north—westerly

the region with the north—westerly breeze. Eventually as the evening

breeze. Eventually as the evening

breeze. Eventually as the evening goes on it will die away. Many

goes on it will die away. Many

goes on it will die away. Many places will be drier, but as it

places will be drier, but as it

places will be drier, but as it starts to dry up tonight you will

starts to dry up tonight you will see some clear spells. You can

see some clear spells. You can see see some clear spells. You can

see some clear spells. You can see them on the map. As you see this

them on the map. As you see this

persistent in one or two spots. them on the map. As you see this

persistent in one or two spots. Temperatures are really could be

persistent in one or two spots. Temperatures are really could be six

Temperatures are really could be six

Temperatures are really could be six or seven degrees. That will be

or seven degrees. That will be

or seven degrees. That will be nippy. We are talking ten or 11

nippy. We are talking ten or 11

nippy. We are talking ten or 11 degrees in towns or cities. These

degrees in towns or cities. These

degrees in towns or cities. These temperatures will not get that

degrees in towns or cities. These temperatures will not get that much

temperatures will not get that much

temperatures will not get that much higher during the daytime tomorrow.

higher during the daytime tomorrow.

higher during the daytime tomorrow. It will be a cold one. You start

higher during the daytime tomorrow. It will be a cold one. You start the

It will be a cold one. You start the

It will be a cold one. You start the day with cloud cover with sunspots

day with cloud cover with sunspots

day with cloud cover with sunspots of drizzle. A more organised area

day with cloud cover with sunspots of drizzle. A more organised area of

of drizzle. A more organised area of

of drizzle. A more organised area of drizzle living in at the morning.

of drizzle. A more organised area of drizzle living in at the morning. Do

drizzle living in at the morning. Do

drizzle living in at the morning. Do not be fooled, here comes the rain

not be fooled, here comes the rain

not be fooled, here comes the rain through the morning. It will spread

through the morning. It will spread

through the morning. It will spread to many places and might not make

through the morning. It will spread to many places and might not make it

to many places and might not make it

to many places and might not make it afternoon. For much of the region

afternoon. For much of the region

afternoon. For much of the region you will see things moving in and

afternoon. For much of the region you will see things moving in and it

you will see things moving in and it

you will see things moving in and it will be on and off for much of

you will see things moving in and it will be on and off for much of the

will be on and off for much of the

will be on and off for much of the day. It is an unattractive picture,

day. It is an unattractive picture,

day. It is an unattractive picture, the saving grace is that the disease

the saving grace is that the disease

the saving grace is that the disease is much lighter than it has been

is much lighter than it has been

is much lighter than it has been today. 12 or 13 is as good as it

today. 12 or 13 is as good as it

today. 12 or 13 is as good as it gets, and for the rest of the week

gets, and for the rest of the week

gets, and for the rest of the week it is not warm and it is wet at

it is not warm and it is wet at

it is not warm and it is wet at Stewart is still drying out. He

it is not warm and it is wet at be in the cosy hotel where the

it is not warm and it is wet at be in the cosy hotel where the paint

be in the cosy hotel where the paint

be in the cosy hotel where the paint You sound like you have done that

You sound like you have done that