24/01/2017 North West Tonight

Welcome to North West Tonight with Roger Johnson.

As the Government loses the Supreme Court case on Brexit,

some local MPs call for a second public vote.

The builder who's barricaded himself inside an historic station

masters house in a dispute over renovation work.

Network Rail have left me with no choice but to do this and make a

stand against them. Angry locals give this Lancashire

road sweeper the brush off. I'm in the most romantic room in

what has been described as the most romantic hotel in Europe. It is

right here in the north-west, but where? Cheers.

We had our say back in June - just over half of us

here in the North West - 53% - voted to leave the EU.

But after today's Supreme Court ruling, our MPs will

They'll have the vote on triggering Article 50 -

a development that's left many Remain supporting MPs

Do they vote with their conscience or vote with the will of the people?

Our political editor Nina Warhurst has been following developments

Today has been described as a victory for parliamentary

sovereignty. The 650 men and women who sit in their will after all get

to vote on whether we leave the European Union. In just a minute I

will have a round-up of how the MPs intend to vote, but first how the

news has been received across the Northwest. For a slice of life in

post-Brexit Britain we have come for breakfast. These are four or five

months old. Jim and Roger's family have been

farming for generations. We first met brothers Jim

and Roger last May - You were the Brexiteer and you were

the remainder. And you were throttling each other! But he has

recovered. Have you been at each other's throats ever since? Not

really. We do not discuss it that much. It is like fait accompli. We

have to just get on with it, and the country has to get on with it. It

was 52-48, we have to get on with it. Everyone has to make the most of

it and try their best. Blackpool is the place that voted

more emphatically to leave Listen back to what people

here told us at the time - It is just a small island, and it is

to fool. We have too many foreign people taking advantage of the

system. Many still have the same concerns -

and are optimistic about I voted to leave, and I think we

have more chance of leaving Europe than being told what to do by the

Germans and French. I think we have a better chance outside than staying

in. I think it is being made out that everyone who voted leave are

racists and bigots. We are not. We're just seeing the bigger

picture. in warrington has been a growth

industry over the last few years. Back in June - Boris who runs this

place thought Britian had What future do you see for Brexit

Britain? Do you think you will still be here? Because no one else, even

your Prime Minister in her speech, obviously my plans changed and they

are still changing. With so much still to be thrashed out, the

uncertainty he feels is felt by many. So big implications for

everyone across the North West, but what has been the reaction here? 53%

of people in the north-west voted to leave the European Union, and so,

for most people's MPs it is relatively straightforward. They

will vote to trigger Article 50 because that is how their

constituents voted. But MPs in Manchester, Liverpool, Wirral,

Sefton, Stratford and Stockport, they are the ones who face a crisis

of conscience. To the vote as the majority of the people in the UK

did, or as constituents did, to stay. One MP facing that dilemma is

Lucy Powell. What way will you vote? On the second reading that will come

next week, the first stage of the bell, I to trigger Article 50

because although I do not want to leave the European Union, I voted

and campaigned to remain, but the act of Parliament is to give effect

to a referendum that I supported. It is just the beginning of the

process, we will be laying down amendments and holding the

government to account. There will be a vote at the end on the deal the

government has got. There is no blank cheque but I feel it is my

responsibility to enact it. Even though 60% of people in Manchester

voted to remain? I know it will be hugely disappointing, but the

problem with referendums as it is binary, yes or no macro, and we

voted to leave. It is not what I wanted but it is what is happening.

It is not a proportionate vote, you cannot say we will only leave by

52%, we either leave or do not. Most MPs across the north-west agree with

Lucy. I spoke to Geoff So far only Jeff Smith,

MP for Manchester Withington, and Luciana Berger, MP

for Liverpool Wavertree, and Louise Ellman, MP for

Liverpool Riverside, have told me they could

vote against triggering Article 50 in keeping

with their personal views, As for the Lib Dems,

their line is clear - they will reject Article 50

unless there is a promise of a public vote on

the final Brexit deal. they voted for it, it is the

decision, it will affect generations to come. It will affect the economy.

It will have a lot of significant consequences. To rule them out of

the final say and leave that to MPs or just the Prime Minister, I think

is the wrong way to set about it and shows the government does not have a

grip on the situation. The Lib Dems are unlikely

to get their way and for there to be But once Article 50 is triggered,

that's when the really carving out a deal that

everyone agrees with. But today a significant. By the end

of the week, one way or another, we will be leaving the European Union.

The Isle of Man's strict abortion laws are to be reviewed,

At the moment, it is only allowed under certain circumstances.

Many women have to travel to clinics in the UK because of tight

A member of the House of Keys has been told he can start work

on the proposed changes, to bring the rules in line

The small steps, but this is the start of a process. So I can sit

down and create a law that can go to consultation so we can bring our

laws up-to-date. Tributes have been paid

to a promising young cyclist from High Peak -

who died in his sleep on Friday. 15-year-old Charlie Craig

from Hayfield was an apprentice Paralympic champion

Dame Sarah Storey said his death The fountains in Manchester's

Piccadilly Gardens They'd been out of action

since September last year due The display includes 180 jets,

propelling water up to six A builder has barricaded himself

into an historic house Dave Anderson says Network Rail

owe him money for work he carried out on the Station Master's House

at Ribblehead near Ingleton The Wirral-based contractor says

he's spent four frustrating years trying to sort it out and has now

run out of patience. He says he'll stay put

until the issue is resolved. Our Chief Reporter,

Dave Guest, has the story. The station master 's house is an

ideal place to get away from it all, especially for railway enthusiasts.

It sits right next to the historic Ribblehead viaduct. It is available

for weekly lets, but the man who booked in last Friday says he will

not move out any time soon. Builder Dave Anderson worked on the

restoration on the property in 2012. He has been in a financial dispute

with the building's owners, Network Rail, since. He tendered for a

contract worth ?150,000, but he says the work actually cost far more than

that because it was more complex and expensive than he had been led to

believe originally. So now he has barricaded himself into the building

and is refusing to leave until the matter is resolved. He is not

prepared to leave the upstairs room and come out of the property, so we

have to speak to him from here. The only way we will hear him is by

sending him a microphone. Isn't this all a bit extreme? I have been

forced into this position because of the actions of Network Rail. If you

can prove they all your money, why not go through the courts? They are

such a big national company, they know I have no money, they know that

I have lost my business and house, I borrowed money on the house to fund

the job and it has all gone. They have had two internal

investigations, they have gone through legal challenges and

solicitors. Does that not suggest it is you who is in the wrong? Not

really. I want the public to know, I want a public investigation. What of

the police physically tried to kick you out? I do not think they can

because I have secured myself in really well. Dave says his protest

is peaceful, but it is the only way of breaking the impasse with his

dispute with Network Rail. We will follow that story. In the meantime

Network Rail has released a statement. They say, we are aware of

the situation and are keen to speak to him to understand his concern is.

Until we have spoken to him and establish the facts, it would not be

appropriate to comment further on appropriate to comment further on

this at this time. Metrolink have apologised

after trams across Manchester saw Many commuters took to social media

to voice their frustrations The company say freezing fog

overnight lead to ice We have seen the tram network Corp

very well in extreme conditions of snow and ice before, it is just an

unfortunate combination that affects them badly. If the weather continues

to improve we should be OK. One of the region's most

prestigious manufacturers Bentley in Crewe says

2016 was a record year. It's taking on more

apprentices and has big plans for training and recruitment

which it says makes its future The firm also says there's

little if any fear that leaving the European Union

will dent its future The motoring press was a bit sniffy

about Bentley's Bentayga. But sales of this aristocratic

automobile already make The customers' reaction has been

superb. We made 5500 last year, and we are delighted with what we have

done with it. Coupled with the fantastic workforce which have put

so much effort into what has happened in 2016. Let us look at all

sales figures in more detail. In 2008, during the recession, they

suffered like most businesses. Figure started to bounce back, and

last year... Up to 100 apprentices will be taken

on this year. There's opposition to the plan

because some roads will be closed. The firm says it's

about opportunities. The number of apprentices -- the

majority of our apprentices come from the local area, so for people

to see that they can build and grow their career here, it can only be a

good thing. With Brexit on the cards, what is the future? We're

looking at good deals from the government in terms of what they can

do with our European partners and get really back into some stability

because this uncertainty is not helpful. That is echoed by business

experts. BR in a great place, a nice client base in America, high-end UK,

and the Middle East as well. The client base is hopefully untouchable

for Bentley. Bentley's first diesel car -

and perhaps a nod to critics and customers concerned

about the environment. Mark Edwardson, BBC

North West Tonight, Crewe. A lot of wistful sigh and looking at

those cars! Find out why the turnstiles here at

Oldham athletic will be turning a little more than usual.

Europe's most romantic hotel is closer to home.

When people in Accrington complained about piles

of litter in their street, the council promised

A mechanical street sweeper was sent to deal with the problem.

the sweeper simply drove past it and disappeared.

Much to the embarassment of Hyndburn Council,

the incident was filmed and has now been seen around the world.

You'll find the odd bit of rubbish along Bath Street

But nothing like the mess that was driving local

There was a lot of it, wasn't there? There were 12 bags in total that we

finally collected. A minimum of 100 bottles.

Council officials leapt into action

Kevin Carroll has his own camera pointing at the street.

Basically he did a U-turn, zigzagged around the rubbish, and off he went.

It's more a fly past than a direct attack.

This is not so much clean and tidy as Laurel and Hardy.

It was a little surprising, and a bit comical as well. The council has

issued an apology to the people who live here, and it accepts that the

street sweeper wasn't acting up to what it calls its usual high

standards. It says it will be investigating what happened here in

more detail. Locals were so fed up,

they cleared the litter themselves. They should not have had to do that.

No, it was an isolated incident and the overall environmental services,

the people who work for them have got passion for it and work hard. On

this occasion they have slipped up. Unfortunately for the council,

the slip-up is being Stuart Flinders, BBC

North West Tonight, Accrington. Have embarrassing. It is a bit. It

is more of a fly-tip than a fly-past.

Sport now, and it promises to be a bumper crowd at Oldham Athletic

this evening as the Latics take on Peterborough in League One.

Stuart Pollitt's at the ground and he can explain all.

I suspect the turnstiles are significant. They are queueing up

outside, and they are going to be coming in tonight for no cost.

That's right, free entry for Oldham and Peterborough fans.

Well, it's not the case that Oldham don't need the money -

But what it needs more at the moment is an upturn in fortunes.

Second bottom of League One, tonight is new manager

John Sheridan's first game back in charge here for a third time.

Apparently they're expecting up to 8,000 tonight -

5,000 more than an average weekday game.

I may take up the offer, and I take my son then, we did it last year,

they charged a fiver or something and I went down. But I do not

support Oldham. I might turn up. In need to recruit more scouts, more

kids, get their ambitions high, and feel the oxygen of a real stadium.

Would you be tempted if it was free? No, because I am not interested in

football. I'm thinking about taking my little girl, it is her first

football game. I am joined by the chief executive here. What is the

thinking behind the initiative? We have a new manager here, we want to

get behind him, get some momentum going. We have a poor season, been

poor at home, so you can either sit back and wait for them to get

better, or you can try to help. So we are trying to get the crowds in,

to try to get the team is going, build on it, and everyone coming

tonight who enjoys it may come back on Saturday. The take-up has been

excellent, they are expecting up to 8000. There is a real buzz about the

place. We would have got 3500 at the most on a cold night in January, but

we're expecting 8000. You mentioned the new manager, John Sheridan back

in charge after three years. He was sacked in January after... We were

very keen to get John back in when he was available, the issue with not

going to happen before that, nothing to do with us. I think there are

some ulterior motives with what they have come out with, but I will not

see any more at this stage. You're needing a good run to get out of the

relegation zone. Yes, it is going to be tough this year. We're not hiding

behind anything. We have been very poor at home and haven't scored

goals. So tonight we hope can be the turnaround from that, get the cloud

going and get a few goals to build from there. It has not been the best

of times for Oldham. What is the overall health of the club

financially? The transfer embargo did not cause us much of an issue,

it was just one of those things. We're now looking forward to a

strong end to the season and hopefully we can regroup and build

on words. Thank you very much for your time.

Manchester United will have to move 2,600 season ticket holders to make

space for an extra 300 spaces for disabled supporters,

The work will reduce the ground's capacity to 73,000 but has been

The Lancashire skier Dave Ryding has been back in action this afternoon

after his history making second place at the weekend.

Dave became the first British skier to make

Today he's lying in fourth place after his first run

We will update you in the late bulletin. That is all we have for

you. Full commentary on the match on the radio. Free entry for the fans

coming intimate. But, of course, the food is not free. Our cameraman has

already bought up if for ?3. I am surprised he has only had one!

Three weeks until Valentine's Day, the busiest -- my busiest day of the

year. You might be making secret plans to whisk your loved one away

for a romantic date. But where to go? Boundary Park? There is no need

to go that far! That is because a boutique hotel in the north-west has

been voted the most romantic in Europe by an online travel site, but

we visit? -- where is it? Forget Paris with its boulevards and Venice

with its waterways, for true Romance check out Chester and the Edgar

house Hotel. Jeremy and Lindsay from Liverpool are here to celebrate

is the setting and the atmosphere is the setting

created by the owners. It is like a created by the owners. It is like a

family home. Are you feeling romantic? Definitely! It is hard not

creating a romantic atmosphere? In creating a romantic atmosphere? In

rose petals on the bed and get a rose petals on the bed and get a

glass of champagne to settle in with. Thank you. What more could you

want in your luxurious room but a copper bath filled with bubbles?

There is even a home cinema where you can snuggle up and watch your

favourite romantic comedy. Will tell certainly worked its magic on these

two, back for a second time. Are you feeling romantic? Yes, definitely.

It is gorgeous. A lovely place. It is really nice being on the river,

and going for a walk after. We have had a few proposals, so we do

special things if we know there has been a proposal, would pop up with a

bottle of champagne. Chester makes a difference to us, it is a romantic

city within its own right. On the streets of Chester, romance is alive

and well. Thank you very much! You're on your lunch break? Yes, we

are. It is life coming year. It is a nice city. We are really lucky to be

together at our age, nearly 80. Do you feel romantic been here

together? Tee not really, we feel cold. Back at the Hotel, love is in

the air. OK, you two, get a room! Diane knows how romantic Chester is.

I was there this morning with Keith the cameraman. Not even a kiss!

Pictures have captured exactly what happened first thing this morning. A

little frost, and a fair bit of sunshine for many places as the day

went on. Tomorrow will continue much the same, but Thursday is very cold

and windy. At the moment there is a lot of cloud cover around. The cloud

has moved in over the last couple of hours. Some rain moving in, but not

from everyone. There is a small chance you could catch some fogger

messed early doors, but no weather warnings for our area. The overnight

temperatures are not too bad, so it is better than last night. There

will not be frost first thing. When the sun comes up it will not be a

bad day. The cloud cover moves in now and again, but the breeze picks

up as the day goes on, so it will feel a little chilly. On Thursday

year daytime temperature may just be one Celsius. Leitner have a look at

this handsome fellow. Visitors to the Sea Life Centre seem

to think this frogfish bears a striking resemblance

to a certain US President. You might get the impression

that history is just a record Very often,

the line between fact and fiction In this series, I'm exploring how

three turning points in our history have been manipulated to become

our greatest historical legends. I want to be entertained.

Entertain me.