04/08/2014 North West Tonight

Welcome to North West Tonight with Roger Johnson and Beccy Meehan.

We'll look back on the region's mood a century ago on the eve of war.

And we will hear how the lights will be going out tonight as they did a

be going out tonight as thex did a century ago across the region.

Death threats for selling Israeli products.

The shop owners who've becole the target of pro`Palestinian protest.

The Cumbria GPs who say NHS funding changes could shut them down.

The pupils in Bolton who're studying fhshing.

We have two use maggots as bait. They are pretty disgusting.

100 years ago today people `cross the region heard the chilling news

Commemorative events have bden held throught the UK and Europe today

and tonight the lights will go out on many of the region's iconic

All this week, we'll be bringing you special reports

Today we're bringing you a snapshot of the day itself.

But first, let's go to the Imperial War Museum North

This is said to be the first British gun fired in World War I. It is a

field gun. It was first used in a retreat from Mons in 1914. That is

where it was hit in a German attack. One man, a bombardier will, was

killed. Four others were injured. You will have heard it said many

times in the last few weeks how it is difficult to imagine what life in

the trenches was like. Here is a flavour of some of the news stories

of the day. Here in Liverpool,

crowds have besieged the big grocery Bacon is up from a shilling

a pound to 1/6 a pound. The closure of the European ports

mean that Salford docks and the ship can now hear are crammed

with ships that can't get ott. Goods are piling up

in warehouses and quaysides. There is due to be an announcement

soon about the selling off In Burnley, hundreds gather for a

peace meeting here in Market Square. The speaker, Mr JP Leather, condemns

what he describes what he c`lls this The meeting breaks up

as hecklers hurl abuse. A party of Catholics from Holycross

Church is trapped in France. The Echo heard from

Mr William Fitzgerald of the Catholic Young Men's Society,

who said the the party had got as far as Paris only to find that

all trains had been cancelled Here at Old Trafford,

Lancashire are playing Yorkshire. Bank holiday Monday,

the Manchester Courier reckons, that was because of the unsettled

weather and the European crhsis Crowds here more interested

in discussing the impending war. Newspaper sellers are doing

a roaring trade. Liverpool's Cotton Exchange

suspends business. Mill owners tell the Manchester

evening News that they cannot afford Foreigners cannot afford to pay

for them. Some fear that cotton short`ges

were close mills within weeks. The bad news here is that

Lancashire's captain, AH Hornby, is A party of Esperanto enthushasts

from Burnley are trapped in France. These men, who believe the universal

language can bring about world peace, find that there conference

in Paris is cancelled because Here in Blackpool,

bank holiday crowds are struggling to get home as the crisis c`uses

train cancellations. Overnight reports tell us that

French, German and Austrian waiters here at the Metropole

Hotel have gone home to join up. I am joined by the director of the

Imperial War Museum here. Shnce I am joined by the director of the

Imperial War Museum here. Since the Imperial War Museum here. Since the

19th century, the Northwest has always been a major recruitlent

19th century, the Northwest has always been a major recruitment area

for the Army. Simply because the number of urban centres, and lots of

working that lived here. And the battalions in particularly. There

was an idea that men who worked together in the office or factory

should join and serve together. That's how the concept of this

battalion was formed. There is a negative, a lot of them died

together as well. That is where women came into play. With `ll those

men going off to fight at the front, it left a huge gap in

industry, and in other services as industry, and in other services as

well. That had to be filled. Society not only had to continue as it had

done before the war, but actually, manufacturing around munitions and

weapons and other equipment before the army had to be stepped up to

meet the need. Women were vdry much meet the need. Women were very much

encouraged to go back into the factories and other services such as

the postal service, to fulfil those roles. After the war, that had had

an effect because women had a different perception of thelselves

different perception of themselves and society. Women wanted to boat.

It was this women's could bd seen to It was this women's could bd seen to

society. That secured women over 30 the vote afterwards. We happen

exhibition. It is the largest exhibition about this. It is on

until 2015. And all this week

your BBC local radio stations will be continuing with their special WW1

at Home reports ` in partnership with Imperial War

Museums ` telling the stories of how the Great War impactdd

on life here in the North West. We will have more on the

commemoration of the First World War and in the programme.

A Jewish business owner in Manchester says he's received death

threats ` after his shop became the focus of anti`Israeli protests.

For more than two weeks pro`Palestinian campaigners have

been gathering outside the Kedem cosmetics store in the city centre `

asking shoppers to boycott its products.

Greater Manchester's chief constable has told us it's 'unfortunate' one

business has become the focts of so much anger, but is ruling out

This is not an Israeli embassy or place of power.

This is a cosmetics shop in Manchester city centre.

It's owned by a Jewish businessman and sells Israeli products.

Not just for protests ` but also for death threats.

What is he saying to there? A swear word? I will burn your shop. You

must be worried? I am not used to that. We are just a cosmetics shop.

We do not come with any polhtical We do not come with any political

agenda. Other businesses

which protesters say have links with Overrun ` and occupied

by pro`Palestinian campaigners ` this is the Marks and Spencer store

in central Manchester last lonth. But it's this shop ` on the upmarket

King Street ` which has become With protesters out in force, we

have weakened shouting matches between the two sides, and that is

why security has been steppdd between the two sides, and that is

why security has been stepped up. between the two sides, and that is

why security has been stepped up. We have police officers permandntly on

guard and monitoring the situation. Has this reached a point th`t you

Has this reached a point that you should consider banning protests?

There are only strict conditions where police can ban static process.

We have not reached that criteria, and we are policing it very closely.

UI either part of the soluthon or UI either part of the solution or

part of the problem. For now though, as long as the

conflict continues in Gaza, it's Meanwhile, there are unconfirmed

reports that a person from Rochdale was killed in an Israeli air strike.

A woman's been remanded in custody after a man was killed when a car

crashed into a bus stop ` fatally injuring him with flying debris

32 year old Adam Uyiekpen h`d been walking along Moston Lane

in Harpurhey in Manchester when the accident happened.

A woman's been charged with causing death by dangerous driving `

driving whilst disqualified ` and assaulting a Police offhcer

Police are investigating a dog attack that's left

a four year old boy with horrific injuries in Widnes.

Riley Fox was attacked by the animal at a neighbour's home.

The dog's not thought to be a banned breed and has since been destroyed.

Riley's father has told North West Tonight

Liverpool City Council's promising all its one`pound homes will be

renovated within a year ` after it emerged just five buyers

The first man to buy one sthll hasn't moved in ` ten months

The Council put 20 houses up for sale as part of the scheme `

with homeowners expected to cover the refurbishment bill.

But problems with insurance has caused delays.

A doctor's surgery in the Lake District fears it may have to

Hawkshead GP has just 900 patients but in the summer visitors to

the area greatly increase the workload adding further pressure

Our Health Correspondent El`ine Dunkley reports.

Mrs Milband has been coming to this surgery for 40 years.

When it comes to funding, size matters.

For auction, the critical `` the situation is critical.

Core funding by the NHS is worked out per patient

which means some small rural surgeries are struggling.

There is a very small registered list, but it covers a huge area.

They get less funding. We nded the They get less funding. We need the

government to look at essential small practices. We need to ensure

that the costs of running the surgery are met.

Attracting visitors to this part of the world isn't a problem

but attracting extra funding for a busy summer period is.

Very little funding attached to the tourists, but they are a big part of

our work load. We do not get paid for looking after those.

In rural areas, GPs provide a range of services from minor

If this surgery closes residents fear they could become isolated.

It is far enough to go to go to hospital. If we lost art surgery as

well, it will be really difficult. It would concern me immensely. I

need the comfort of surgery. I need the comfort of people that H know.

GPs here say time and money is running out.

An urgent solution needed to relieve the pressure.

We relive some of the golden moments for the north west's sports stars

And fishing makes it onto the curriculum at one school in Bolton.

Let's return to our commemorations of the start of the First World War.

And it's the home of the big switch`on ` but tonight Blackpool is

It's one of the main locations for a national event `

to mark the anniversary of the declaration of war in 1914.

Between ten and eleven o'clock, the lights at the top of the Tower

It will be repeated at locations around the region and beyond.

Naomi Cornwell's in Blackpool now ` so why have they decided to mark

The Eid here `` the idea is inspired by the Foreign Secretary of the

time, when he said, the lamps are going out all over Europe. We will

not see them lead again in our lifetime. Here at Blackpool, the top

of the tower will be eliminated, of the tower will be elimin`ted

just before ten o'clock, thdy will be turned off for an hour to mark

the occasion. It will be a very poignant moment, not just for here,

but locations around the region There are too many to list, but I

can give you an idea of someone. can give you an idea of somdone

Manchester United's Stadium, the Emporio `` the Imperial War Museum

North. The live the building. `` liver building.

There will be a re`enactment of people being called up to w`r.

There will be a re`enactment of people being called up to war. This

people being called up to w`r. This whole event has been driven by the

Royal British Legion. Let's have worked with in common from the Royal

British Legion. How important it is that everyone gets involved? It is

very important. What we are today have originated from the dark days a

century ago. If everything happens tonight, it will be an absolutely

wonderful spectacle. We are in for a time when we have to commemorate.

Sadly we lost so many people, time when we have to commemorate.

Sadly we lost so many peopld, and Sadly we lost so many peopld, and

here in Blackpool we lost many Sadly we lost so many people, and

here in Blackpool we lost m`ny as well, but we have two all pay our

well, but we have two all p`y our respects to those who served and are

serving for us today. It will be an emotional day.

Sport now, and the Glasgow Commonwealth Games

are all wrapped and the north west's athletes certainly did us proud

By our reckoning athletes from the region have won 44 medals in all.

And they left us with plentx of memories after a

Here's a reminder of some of those golden moments.

It is Frank house or at the moment. Going well.

I am so happy to have one that gold medal. It has not sunk in. It is

medal. It has not sunk in. Ht is Webster who takes it! It is going to

be tight! 23.96! She really stretched forward. It is

fantastic, and I am so happy. That is the fastest time in the

world this year. I'm joined now by a man who knows

all about success in the pool. Steve Parry who won medals

at the Commonwealth and Olympic Games and of course covered

swimming for the BBC in Glasgow I am still buzzing! It was `

fantastic games, and particularly for some unknown you know vdry well.

I have known friend since I she was 13 years of age. She has achieved so

much. She was unbelievable last week at the Commonwealth Games. She beat

the best girl in the world, Kate Campbell from Australia. She

the best girl in the world, Kate Campbell from Australia. Shd was

Campbell from Australia. She was finding it so easy, enjoying every

moment. It was great to see. That puts it into context. Peopld say

that it is not the Olympic Games, but in swimming, the very best

that it is not the Olympic Games, but in swimming, the very bdst in

but in swimming, the very best in the world, these are Canadi`ns and

Australians... People say there are not that competition. In sole sports

and some events, that is true. That and some events, that is true. That

is because there are only 70 is because there are only 70

nations. But some of the event are extremely tough, and they are the

best in the world. For a frhend to best in the world. For a friend to

win the gold medals, it is ` phenomenal performance. You won a

gold medal in Manchester. Do you think the same could happen to

Fran? She is an unbelievabld Fran? She is an unbelievable

performer. She always steppdd Fran? She is an unbelievabld

performer. She always stepped up Fran? She is an unbelievable

performer. She always steppdd up the right time. It did not go farther

performer. She always stepped up the right time. It did not go f`rther in

right time. It did not go farther in 2012, but she could get on the

podium in Rio, and she could just deed of the crowd. She is in a new

setup in Loughborough, and she won in under 24 seconds. Any man would

be proud of that. Hopefully she will not be watching! She will bd

not be watching! She will be training. There is no time off these

days. There is always the next days. There is always the next

competition to go to. That hs not so competition to go to. That is not so

nice about the sport. Widnes Vikings have earned

themselves a three point cushion over Hull KR with a key victory over

their play`off rivals yesterday. This well worked try from Chris Dean

just before the break gave The Vikings

a crucial half time lead th`t they The Vikings

a crucial half time lead that they They ran in four more tries after

the break to win by 28 points to 10. You can see more from that latch and

all of the weekend's games on The Next weekend Widnes and Warrington

have Challenge Cup semi finals. The Wolves met the media to preview

their clash with Leeds today and Helens' Langtree Park,

could be a decisive factor It is the top option to comd up

against, but those of the sort of challenges that everyone religious.

Hopefully with the atmosphere, that would live after us as well. Living

down the road, it is going to be a good venue for us, and we are going

to make it that way. The Everton striker Steven Naismith

is to give tickets to the club's home games to unemployed

people on Merseyside. He's personally bought four tickets

for all the matches at Goodison Park, and staff at

Job Centre Plus in Liverpool will When you have the platform that you

are on, there is a big chance to give back and make a difference, and

came up with this idea of inviting somebody along to experience what I

do for a job, and also hopefully have a good day

and boost their morale. Some possible transfer news

involving Manchester city. Jack Rodwell could be on the movd. He

involving Manchester city. Jack Rodwell could be on the move. He has

Rodwell could be on the movd. He has been spotted at Sunderland's

training ground. We thought that you would undertake the credit for Fran

Blair! I was just hadn't bedn would undertake the credit for Fran

Blair! I was just hadn't been `` Blair! I was just hadn't bedn ``

hanging on to her coat`tails. There's a statistic that fishing

is the biggest mass participation It does not pass my test! If you can

drink cocktail while playing it .. Well a school in Bolton thinks it's

worthy of a place on the curriculum. Smithills School is beside ` lake `

and it's become the only school in the North West to offer `ngling

tuition to students on site. Seven members

of staff are professionally We joined one pupil

as she tried the new subject. Hi, I'm Kalisha

and I'm actually fishing at school. It's the summer holidays

at the moment. But we are also fishing

in term time as well. My school in Bolton has

its own lake next to the school. They even have

their own fishing team. Sir, why do we learn

about fishing at school? I think it teaches you things that

you cannot teach in the classroom. Things like patients, for example,

because no matter how angry you get at that fishing rod, you sthll

on not going to catch a fish, says therefore, when you go back in the

classroom, you can show those skills that you learned here, but apply

them to your studies inside. We are fishing for perch,

roach and rudd. An angling coach teaches us

the skills. How difficult is it

to start fishing? There are plenty of clubs that have

coaching, and other organisations like the Scouts, the Cubs and

the Guides will do fishing as well. The gear we are using today probably

will cost you less than ?20. I did not catch any fish,

but some of my classmates dhd. And there are always plenty

more fish in the sea! Joking aside, that looks like a lot

of fun. Being really mean`spirited, I had been wishing that it would be

raining at home. It has not been! It came back to rain this weekend. It

is all going wrong from this. It is all heading back down hill. Longer

spells of rain. Let's put that in context. It is a weak weathdr front

pushing up. Some places, it could at stay dry. The rain slowly moves

inland. For the time being, a couple of hours of sunshine left. @

beautiful end to the day. The sunset at 9pm this evening. Eastern parts

of Lancashire could seek tempters down to eight or nine Celsits.

of Lancashire could seek telpters down to eight or nine Celsius. A

down to eight or nine Celsits. A veil of cloud just coming in with

the showers clipping the Isle of Man. That is the picture overnight.

Man. That is the picture ovdrnight. Temperatures around 12 or 13 on

coastal districts. Tomorrow starts on a bright and sunny note, but we

could see some rain down in Cheshire. That cloud smoothly ``

slowly moving in. It will become more frequent over Irish Se` coasts.

more frequent over Irish Sea coasts. It will move up from Wales, and we

could see one or two showers through the afternoon. These could be heavy

in places. As I said, one or two places could just about Ms them and

see sunshine again. Temperatures similar against today. Thosd

see sunshine again. Temperatures similar against today. Those showers

could tear you `` continue, and that means a wet start for Wednesday It

will leave some sunshine through Wednesday afternoon and Thursday is

looking pretty good as well. You have a busy evening. We will have

lots on the late news about the World War I. Thank you very much for

watching. We will be with you at 6:30pm. Have a great evening.

Goodbye.