26/01/2017 North West Tonight

Welcome to North West Tonight with Roger Johnson

After a year, and a worldwide appeal, his identity

You always think back, could I have asked more questions? With

hindsight, everything is easy, isn't it? At least we have some conclusion

now and we can all put it to rest. David Lytton's suspected suicide has

puzzled detectives for months. The family of a Blackpool couple

killed by a terrorist in Tunisia say their lives have

been torn apart. I did not want to touch, I did not

want to do anything for hard because I was so scared of hurting hard

because she was so small and fragile. I live at 36 Randall St, I

like maths, outer space, looking after Toby... And from Page to

stage, we will need to be Stockport playwright who adapted the curious

incident of the dog in the night-time.

A man's body, which was found on Saddleworth Moor in December 2015,

has finally been identified following an international

Detectives pieced together CCTV footage, medical records

and travel information - to solve the mystery

And today he was finally named as David Lytton.

The 67-year-old flew in from Pakistan -

and travelled directly to the North West.

He then walked up onto the moors and police believe

For more than one year, his identity was a mystery. Now we can finally

put a name to a face. The body of David Litton was found on the mirror

into those in and 16. He had no wallet, not ID and was untraceable

until now. We were so pleased. We could not believe we had potentially

found out. It was the first the family knew. David had been living

in Pakistan since 2006. He left Pakistan in 2015 and arrived at

London Heathrow the following day. He took the train from the capital

to Manchester and was captured on CCTV. Later, he arrived at the

Clarence pub where he asked the landlords directions to the top of

the mountain. It played on my mind, the fact we have not found him for

two years and you are listening, could I have asked more questions?

With hindsight, everything is easy, isn't it? At least we got some

conclusion now and I think we can put it to rest. From the pub, he

headed the short distance to the local beauty spot. This is Doug

Stone reservoir that he trekked through on his way up the hill to

the moors. Why he travelled such a distance and why he came to this

location remains a mystery. Among the theories investigated and later

discounted by detectives were whether he had a personal connection

to the 1940s plane crash. There are so many unanswered questions, a man

the police believed to kids an life in December 2015 and it is

compounded by the fact they did not know who he was for so long. --

believe took his life. They have now been able to speak to his family. He

has been dubbed dog story because of where he was found. --

Hundreds of people have attended the funeral of a soldier

from Greater Manchester who died in a shooting accident in Iraq.

Lance Corporal Scott Hetherington was 22 and had only

Today crowds gathered in Middleton as his funeral

Hundreds of people gathered to pay their respects to a young

soldier described by his commanding officer as a "big character"

this community, our streets, our schools and these people were all

special to him. Lance Corporal Scott

Hetherington was 22 years old. Scott was taken from us suddenly and

it has been hard for any of us to get our heads around what has

happened. He was one of 150 members

of the 2nd Battalion, the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment

who set off on a six month They'd been training Iraqi

and Kurdish security forces The Ministry of Defence is carrying

out a full investigation into what happened on the 2nd

of January, but it's understood Lance Corporal Hetherington died

in a shooting accident. Today the regiment's chaplain paid

tribute to "Snowball" to "Snowball" as he was known

by his fellow soldiers. He would do this wonderful salute

and I would wind to be window down and do a hi-fi. He was buried with

full military honours. Inspectors are found a lack of

understanding of the extent of child sexual exploitation. The force says

it will continue to review its services to children.

The cost of a police investigation into alleged financial

irregularities at companies which provided services

for Lancashire County Council and Liverpool City Council has

22 staff are working on the three year investigation

into One Connect Limited and Liverpool Direct -

The Sophie Lancaster Foundation has been awarded a ?50,000

Government grant to help their work challenging prejudices

The funding comes in the 10th anniversary year of the Lancashire

student's death after being attacked in a park in Bacup.

The daily catch limit on King Scallops has been

It was introduced in November when there was a bumper crop

of scallops and boats raced to land as many as they could.

The government says the restrictions worked well but are no longer needed

We had to takes action and the only way to do that was a limit which we

could police on a daily basis, rather than a weekly basis, that

some people wanted. That has worked quite well and enabled fishermen to

make enough money over a period of time.

The family of a Blackpool couple who were killed

while on holiday in Tunisia, told an inquest that an "evil

and twisted" ideology has torn apart their lives.

Dennis and Elaine Thwaites were sunbathing on the beach

at Sousse in June 2015, when they were shot dead

Emily Unia has been following the inquests

which have been taking place at the Royal Courts

She joins us now. Good evening. Bring us up-to-date with the

evidence today. Lindsay, the daughter, was in court this morning

and read out a statement that Lindsay had written. She sat by his

side as he read it. Of her mother Elaine, Lindsay had written, my

heart is smashed into pieces. She was my world. Of her father Dennis,

Lindsay had written, I idolised my dad, lived up to him and loved him.

I loved unconditionally. He was my shining light, my style. -- my

starter. He played football in the 1960s and there was an anecdote of

playing George Best on the beach in Minorca. There was sadness because

they were planning a surprise birthday in the Dominican Republic.

Sadly, that was a holiday that was never going to happen. A very

difficult day for the family, Emily, what did other witnesses say about

it? Be described as seeing them on the beach into those and in 15 and

setting themselves up on sun lounges and then the chaos and panic that

ensued once they realise the gunman had opened fire. He was firing

indiscriminately at people who were sunbathing on the beach and enjoying

the holiday. They panicked, they ran and tried to hide and were fearing

for their lives. One witness described he saw bodies that he

believed to be Dennis and Helene. It wasn't until he returned to the UK

that he was sure they had died. -- Ealing. How long are the inquests

going to last? There will be more inquests next week and then we are

looking at a further four weeks before the coroner is going to be

reaching his conclusion. Thank you very much for your time. Emily, who

has been following the inquests. It recorded the hit makers

we celebrate the success Honoured for her charity work

Denise Fergus is rewarded The new Mersey Gateway Bridge could

be just months away from opening - but the governmnet's

already being accused When he was the Chancellor, George

Osborne promised he would look at allowing local people to cross it

for free. The Government have now confirmed the charges will not be

waved at all. It's meant to be a 62 million pound

a year boost to the local economy. But when it's built it'll mean

a ?1000 a year cost at least to those who'll have to pay to cross

the river and get back every day. And that will definitely include

drivers who live in Frodsham. They're just five miles away

from it, but unlike residents in the borough of Halton

which contains the bridge, People go to work every day, while

should they have to pay to cross a river to go to work? -- why? It is

?2 each way. Is that what it is going to be? I have no idea. There

is no point in that. As long as the other bridges still operating and

free... It is not. You will have to pay for that as well? For both? That

is appalling. The former Chancellor George Osborne promised a review to

see that if the local people could cross for free. This local decision

has dashed those hopes. Can we have a debate so that the Government can

explain why they have broken their promises to my constituents? The

Government has been accused of smoke and mirrors. I am disappointed with

the U-turn. It is going to cost thousands a year to reach over. That

is because there will be tall is on the old bridge, too. The Government

says the cost of extending the travel could have reached up to ?600

million and that is because of authorities on the other side of the

water could have demanded free travel for their residents, too. But

are now calls for a compromise so that people can cross through free

if they are going to work or a medical appointment. Others want a

U-turn on the current U-turn. Some locals are facing the prospect of

having to pay to get across the new bridge. Lots of you have been in

touch on social media this afternoon.

Fiona Goodier says the bridge tolls mean "it will cost a fortune"

for people in Runcorn and Halton to access hospitals in Liverpool.

"Toll charge + parking + fuel - at least ?10 a time.

But Richard Cunliffe says "I won't have to sit

I don't think he minds whether he has to pay an art, he is just happy.

We're going to talk about Denise Fergus.

The mother of murdered toddler James Bulger has been honoured today

Denise Fergus set up the James Bulger Memorial Trust

to support young people and reward those making a positive

Today in a special ceremony in the House of Lords she was given

Shortly after the ceremony she told me what it meant

to her to have her work recognised in this way.

I set up the charity because I did not want

James to be remembered as

the child who was murdered, I wanted his name to be remembered

With the charity, I think we have achieved that.

Not only are we remembering James, we are also

Remind us what you do for other children.

At the moment, we have a static caravan near Blackpool where we get

--give children respite holiday whenever they want in the caravan.

Children who've been through bereavement,

victim of crime, having to care for parents or siblings.

You understand at firt hand to be a victim of crime and for the

relatives of victims of crime, it is so hard and sometimes those

In my experience when I lost James, my

mum lived in a four-bedroom house and I went to

There are only so many rooms in the caravan.

You have to talk and you know what the

I wanted families to come together because I felt the

rest of the family were going through what I was going through as

It is not burdening them. It is people coming together through

difficult times. I know you would never have wished to be in this

position. You are in this position because you lost your son. How proud

you think James would have been? I think James would have said, go on

and do what you need to do. He is not here to speak to himself so I

have two be his voice. I think he would be proud of what I am doing

and everyone that is involved in the charity. We all work so hard, it is

not just me. The whole charity works so hard to get where we are and we

are going to make it bigger. Denise, thank you so much and

congratulations again. She is so proud of all the work she has done.

Do you know what she liked the best of today? She met Bradley Walsh. She

said that was the best bit. He does a very good game show, I believe.

A playwright from Stockport says giving children a proper education

in the arts will make Britain a better country.

Simon Stephens wrote the stage version of "The Curious Incident

of the Dog in the Night-time", which is showing at the Lowry

He also wants pupils at state schools to believe

that they are entitled to pursue careers in the arts.

Last night, current students from his old school

Our reporter, Andy Gill, was there too.

I'm going to find out who really killed the dog.

The play is based on Mark Haddon's book.

It is the story of Christopher, a teenager with

behavioural difficulties whos sets out who killed

the neighbour's dog and

finds out truths about his family on the way.

Simon Stephens has won awards for his script.

He went to Stockport School, or Mile End as it's known.

He wants pupils from state schools to believe they are

as entitled to a career in

I think education and the arts it dignifies

and empowers everybody with a spirit of empathy and communication.

It is not just about training artists, it is about making this

Last night 200 Stockport School pupils

He has already been back to his old school to fire

It was inspiring because it came from

There is no limits to how small or big you can be in the

I have always known I've wanted to do something like that but

people are all suggesting different things.

After the talk, I felt it was a good option and I should

The school's head of drama says Simon's

It is a direct link to the outside world

and that world, for a lot of our students, it feels distant.

They might just have access to this through books, TV and does not

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nightime runs in the Lowry

Football now and the Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says

the team must not let their chance to make it to the EFL

United take a 2-0 lead into the second leg of their

semi-final against Hull City at Old Trafford tonight.

Hull are in a relegation battle in the Premier League,

but Mourinho says improved performances in recent matches make

They played at home, the matches they won very well, too.

They played against Chelsea very well, too.

So I think they are in a good situation.

I think Manchester United are playing at Hull tonight.

Successful, United will meet Southampton at Wembley

after their 2-0 aggregate win over Liverpool in the other semi final

The Reds had plenty of chances to get back in the tie last

night as well as a couple of strong penalty claims.

A late Saints goal ended Liverpool hopes, but the boss still had

For me, it is very important the way we

As ever, Roger is right. They are playing at Hull but I am leaning the

sports team. As ever, Roger is right...

Now you might wonder why I'm holding up a penny -

it looks tiny in my hands but incredibly this was the size

of baby Francesca Bradley-Curran's little feet when she was born

You can see the picture on the screen. Such a graphic illustration,

that. Despite having no heartbeat, doctors

at Liverpool Women's Hospital Her parents are now sharing

their story to show that very Are you standing up? It is hard to

believe now that Francesca was ever fighting for her very existence.

This was heart last April, coverings covered in tubes and... It was just

the top of the head that I had seen because she was that small. We did

not know if she was a boy or a girl. She was so small, her tiny feet and

hands were barely bigger than a penny. I did not want to touch her,

do anything for her because I was so scared of hurting her because she

was so small and fragile. Francesca was born at 24 weeks and two days.

Before a 24 weeks, the chance of survival is much less but doctors

will look at each case and take into account is appearing's wishes. It

proved premature babies can survive. Looking at her now, how well she has

done. The nurses became like friends to us. They are like friends now,

I'd be? That is tiny. They had to tape it on. Francesca's parents have

made a memory box to remember how far she has come. She also battled

sepsis, meningitis and two collapsed lungs. She is now happy and healthy

and the apple of her period's eyes. -- parent's eyes. She is just

wonderful. Amazing work by the medical team who got her fit. We

were talking about Manchester United and the game at Hull tonight. We get

it. Sir Paul McCartney, The Stone Roses,

Manchester United, children What could that lot

possibly have in common? They all recorded at the once-famous

Strawberry Studios in Stockport. Some of the biggest hits

of the seventies and eighties Stockport Museum is celebrating

its story with a special exhibition. This was one of the biggest

hits of the '70s. Not just in Britain,

but in America and around the world. It was recorded, not in London

or Los Angeles, but in Stockport. This is where 10CC recorded I am not

in love in 1974 and 75. Strawberry Studios closed down

nearly a quarter of a century ago but, as you can see,

it has not been forgotten. This is Eric Stewart's guitar

that was used on all the first 10CC albums that were

recorded in Stockport. It was one of the members of 10CC,

Eric Stewart, who helped set up Strawberry Studios

in the late 60s. If you look at the music

press of the time, a lot of the journalists coming up saying,

Oh, no, we're going to Once inside, it was

the complete opposite. These studios overcame

prejudice towards Stockport and began attracting performers

from around the world. Neil Sedaka crossed

the Atlantic to be here. # There is no one

quite like grandma. The children of Saint Winifred's

only had to travel around Then came Joy Division,

the Smiths, the Buzzcocks. United and City

recorded here as well. In the days before

digital, this was perhaps Strawberry's finest hour. I am very

proud of being a part of Strawberry Studios. The studio was not there,

the band would not have existed. It is as simple as that.

The sign is still there but they stop making music

Strawberry Studios now houses offices.

A place of history, isn't it? What a shame they do not record there.

Perhaps the blossoms are watching. Shall we have a look at the weather?

It has been really cold. It is January, as you keep telling us.

Most places have had a very poor day today. The sun was trying to get

out. A glimpse of it through the cloud but it has been a grey and

windy and temperatures very low, one or two from most places. The good

news is, the temperatures are gradually starting to rise again. It

is a bit of a mess. Some weather from time to time. Wet weather at

any point through the day. We have got this mild a starting to retiring

as the wind comes back from the Atlantic. At the minute, it is cold

out and about. Colder than it was last night in most places. A lot of

cloud around but in the early hours of the morning, clear skies. Already

it feels chilly and the numbers on the map will not impress you. We are

going to be talking around -1 or minus two Celsius. That the towns or

cities. In the rule areas, -4 or minus five. A hard frost first thing

tomorrow morning. It uses down a little bit as we go through the

night, the breeze. The visibility will be a problem. So far, not

whether warnings. Weather warning free right now. The late bulletin

might have different details. First things in the morning, Bright 's

Wells. As we walks watch the weather, the cloud will come in

quickly through the morning. By late morning, many places will be up to

blanket cloud again. It could look quite gloomy for many of us. The

picture like this afternoon. The temperatures will be better than

today. We are talking about three or four Celsius. That is not that much

better at all, is it? No, it is not. We were talking about Strawberry

Studios. He is very excited because the Bay City rollers recorded there.

Do you remember that one? Of course I remember them. Thank you for

watching. Kian and I will be back at half past ten. -- Kian. How old do

you think I am? Einstein replaced Newton's theory

of universal gravitation with a more accurate theory -

general relativity. So, why's my apple falling?

Well, it's not. It is the ground that accelerates up

to meet the apple. So that's why the chair

that I'm sitting on now that actually feels

as if it's accelerating up It's really changed my relationship

with this chair. Mm-hm.