06/03/2017 North West Tonight

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Good evening, welcome to North West Tonight

with Roger Johnson and Annabel Tiffin.

Unions call on the government to secure jobs at Vauxhall's

Ellesmere Port factory after a French buyout.

Manufacturing is the lifeblood of any economy and the automotive

sector is the heart of that manufacturing sector.

One expert says Brexit could be bad news.

The lack of care home: Two brothers say sorry for their harrowing

Would you like to say sorry to the relatives of those people?

I did it at that time, and I asked my council

I will say personally sorry to all those residents and the staff.

A Cumbrian zoo is ordered to close - after hundreds of animals die

And the million pound rampage: The cost of this murderer's protest

Also tonight, Liverpool boxer Tony Bellew joins us live

after his sensational win over David Haye at the weekend.

Unions at the Vauxhall car factory in Ellesmere Port say it's vital

that the British government gets involved to secure the long term

It comes after Vauxhall's parent company was sold

The new owners say the future of all its factories

depends on how the workforce performs.

But one expert says Brexit could be bad news for the Cheshire plant.

The plant's new owners PSA say Ellesmere Port will continue to make

the Astra until 2020 when a new version

The main union says the plant would have to prove itself

as the best place to build the update, no matter

And a main concern is that the government here plays

a part to secure jobs in the long term.

It's become quite clear to us in these discussions that both

the French and German governments have helped enormously.

With this coming together, and we ask the UK

Manufacturing is the lifeblood of any economy and the automotive

sector is the heart of that manufacturing sector.

The local MP is seeking government assurances too.

I'm hoping we will get a commitment from the government

that they will meet with Peugeot very soon, gets to understand

what their requirements are, what their plans

And then put together a package that makes Ellesmere Port as attractive

The union says this is a productive plant.

On the other hand, there's a perception that it's easier

to sack British workers than European ones.

The highly skilled, well-paid jobs here of vital

for the economy and employment, not just in Ellesmere Port

but in other parts of Cheshire and Wirrell too.

Thousands of more jobs are in the supply chain,

which depend on the factory being here.

Most of the cars made here are exported.

They're made mainly with parts imported from Europe.

And one expert says that could be a problem after Brexit.

If the components have to be imported, especially if the pound

depreciates further, this is not a very attractive

If we can build a British component supply base, then I think,

the future of Ellesmere Port and other plants would look

Concern today too in Ellesmere Port town.

It's a bit worrying, isn't it, that we don't know

I know a few people that work there, families, do you know what I mean?

There's not many big factories around here any more.

PSA say the future of all its plants is in the workers' hands based

Andy Gill, BBC North West Tonight, Ellesmere Port.

A businessman who ran a dirty and dangerous care

Amjad Latif was speaking after he and his brother Amer

The pair ran the Mossley Manor Care home in Liverpool where vulnerable

Here's our Chief Reporter, Dave Guest.

On the outside it appeared to be a substantial and elegant

A place where vulnerable elderly people were being cared for.

It was appalling. The environment was shabby, unhygienic, and the care

what the poll were receiving was Saab optimal.

A judge ordered its immediate closure in June 2015

after inspectors from the Care Quality Commission

said it wasn't only filthy and smelly inside,

Brothers Amer and Amjad Latif ran it.

They admitted 14 offences in a case brought by the CQC.

The district judge said the individual stories of neglect in

this case had been harrowing. He said that Mossley Manor had been a

lack of care home, not a care home. He finds more than ?80,000 and

ordered them to pay ?1500 in prosecution costs. Outside court,

Amjad Latif said he had expressed sorrow on behalf of him and his

brother. Would you like to say sorry? I thought I had done already.

I asked my counsel to as well. I will say personally sorry to all

residents and the staff. The former care home

and its surrounding land are currently up for sale

with a price tag of ?2.5 million. Dave Guest, BBC Northwest

Tonight, Liverpool. A man has appeared in court,

charged with the murder 28-year-old Craig Smith has been

remanded in custody and will appear before Liverpool Crown Court

in two week's time. A woman has also been

charged with child neglect, in connection with the death,

which happened on Wednesday. A police investigation is underway

after a man's body was found The victim, who is believed to have

been in his thirties, was discovered by a member

of the public at the junction of Brownlow Hill and Crown

Street this morning. Police say his death

is being treated as suspicious. A new dual carriageway

has opened in Cheshire, replacing the A556 link

between Knutsford and Bowdon. The bypass cost ?192 million

to build, and is designed to ease congestion on the route

between the M56 and M6, which has Manchester is one of the most

polluted regions in Europe. And that can have a serious

effect on our health. All this week the BBC is taking

a closer look at air pollution. Over the next three nights we'll be

looking at the issues, finding our how pollution

affects our health and what Here's our environment

correspondent, Judy Hobson. Across the region it's thought 3,500

people die prematurely every year Around 1,500 live of them

in Greater manchester In the centre of Liverpool,

the figure is 239 and in Salford 138 are thought to die early

due to their exposure So what are we breathing in that's

affecting our health? Vehicles are thought to be

the biggest polluters. They emit nitrogen dioxide,

an invisible gas which can affect our breathing,

especially if you have a lung Diesel vehicles in

particular produce tiny They can become lodged

in our heart and lungs. They're associated with lung

cancer and heart disease. So just how big a problem

is pollution in the region? Monday morning in

Greater Manchester. Well, the high pressure will stay

with us the next few days, which means conditions

won't change at all... Today you can see it

sitting across the city. So here we are monitoring

oxides of nitrogen, carbon At Manchester University,

a team monitors the city's They include nitrogen dioxide,

an invisible gas which can There are a number of thresholds

allowed per year, but beyond that, we are failing at quality

at that location. The latest government data shows

Greater Manchester has been in breach of its legal limits

for nitrogen dioxide But what about levels

of particulate matter? Diesel vehicles also emit

millions of tiny particles. They're so small we can breath them

in, and are associated wtih lung I'm in Whitworth Park in Manchester,

and this is a monitor which measures If I hold this tube up to my mouth,

it should measure what I'm breathing There are no safe amounts

of particulate matter, but here in the park the levels

were relatively low. Just a few metres away

is Oxford Road, one of the busiest Immediately, the levels

become dangerously high. The tiny particles I'm now breathing

in could be having a serious But the monitor proves by walking

a few metres away from the road, this can dramatically reduce your

exposure to air pollution. But pollution isn't

just an urban issue. This is Bowness-on-

Windermere in the Lake District. The levels were surprisingly high,

even away from the main roads. I've come to London to meet

one of the country's They were unusually high and this

is because pollution on that day throughout the whole

of the UK was elevated. During certain weather conditions,

we get pollution coming in from the European

continent and across the UK. So these levels weren't

typical but it shows how The government has been taken

to the High Court over it's failure to reduce emissions,

and it has until next month But experts say they'll need to have

bold policies if cities like Manchester have any chance

of reaching their clean air targets. Judy is here now. We saw levels in

the park in Manchester, what can we do to limit our exposure to

pollution. There are little things you can do. Walker far from the

traffic as you can. With every step closer to the curb, your exposure to

pollution falls. Another tip I learned from the experts was, if you

are going uphill, always go on the side of the hill where the traffic

faces downwards. It when you are driving upwards, there is more

energy use by your car. It may be an obvious one but if you sitting in

stop - start traffic, pull back. The fumes the car in front will go into

your car. The latest research shows that you are more likely to be

exposed to pollution in your car than if you are walking or cycling.

Interesting, isn't it? I suppose you are captive. You mentioned walking

uphill. Luckily there aren't too many cars in the Lake District

comparatively. But the levels there were high to because of the weather?

It was extraordinary. The experts are saying this doesn't happen very

often, in fact it happens about four times a year when

the pollution comes in from Europe. But what was really interesting was

the levels really went up if you're on a street or buy a pub which had a

wood-burning stove. Their trendy at the moment. Lots of people have

them. But they churn out particulate matter. That doesn't happen in the

countryside. It can affect the air in this city. We're going to talk

tomorrow about the issues, what you can do about it, the health, you've

touched on some things that mitigate the risk. You see in Japan people

wear masks? What's he going to do tomorrow night? Tomorrow, we look at

people with asthma. I'm also going to Lancaster University or doing

research. They found research in Mexico City where dogs are falling

over. They had particles in the front of the brain, but it is

Lancaster University that is making the link between pollution and brain

disease. Thanks for joining us. A convicted murderer has gone

on trial after a one-man protest at Manchester's Strangeways Prison

that cost around one million pounds. Stuart Horner climbed

onto the roof and stayed there for more than two days,

claiming he was demonstrating on behalf - not just of the inmates -

but the staff as well. The trial judge said it was

a miracle he escaped unharmed. Stuart Flinders has

been in court for us. What was the jury told

about Stuart Horner? Well, Stuart Horner was serving

a life sentence for murder That's why he was in strange ways.

Our cameras saw him climbing onto the roof top. The judge commented

today that it was a miracle that it came to no harm. While he was up

there, he smashed windows and tore strips of metal. One of which,

according to the prosecution, was thrown at a passing van and the

passengers inside the vehicle were too frightened to step outside,

fearing for their safety. Inside the prison, 20 category a prisoners, the

most dangerous men inside Strangeways, had to be moved to

another by armed police officers. The damage and cost was estimated at

?1 million. Stuart Horner describes this as a protest? Yes, he told one

prison officer who tried to negotiate with him, I'm doing it all

the prisoners. I've got nothing to lose. I'm going, good doing it for

the staff as well. He said it's about conditions and understaffing.

But the prosecution told the jury, prison isn't meant to be a picnic.

This is not America, and in a reference to the American prison

drama, this is not Shawshank Redemption. We saw pictures and it's

quite powerless, how did he get up there zoo he previously tried to

escape from another prison. He was alone in the prison exercise your

bunny climbed up onto worth fence and onto the roof despite officers

demanding they come down. Why didn't they forced him to come down? One

member of the riot steam told court today that he had been told by

authorities that they were not to tackle him on the roof. Because it

would not be safe and because they didn't want it to be played out in

front of the media. For his part, Horner said he wasn't trying to harm

anybody and denies two charges. One of affray, using or attempting to

use violence, threatening violence. And also of criminal damage. The

trial is expected to be concluded this week. Stuart, thanks for

joining us. Councillors in Barrow have refused

to issue a new licence to a zoo. The zoo is expected to close unless it

wins an appeal in 28 days. These penguins were left without any hot

water -- water on a hot day. This kangaroo died a few days later.

David Gill had a unique way of running up the zoo. But today he was

refused a new licence. We're not satisfied that the conservation

measures will be implemented on a satisfactory meant, that manner. We

take into account the applicant has been convicted of an offence. Since

his licence was last granted. Between January 2013 and 2016, 486

animals died. A report concluded it was poor management. I'm controlling

uncontrolled breeding, and welfare issues for the animal. We've

investigated hundreds of these, the scale of this zoo and the evidence

it has come out is something we've never seen before. In 2013, Sarah

McClay was killed by a tiger. David Gill was fined almost ?300,000 for

breach of health and safety regulation. Nothing today has come

as a shock to me or anyone else with a decent knowledge of the goings-on

there. It's the natural conclusion. It's just a shame it's taken so long

to get to her. The hearing was told he is applying for a new licence

before somebody else takes over. The council has decided that the zoo

should be shut down. The company that now runs the zoo under a

six-month lease said it is making a separate application for a licence.

Although Mr Gill, the previous licence holder, had no role in the

operation of the zoo. He has a right to appeal within 28 days. The zoo

will remain open. I have no idea at this stage. When David Gill founded

the zoo, there were 200 animals. There are now over 1000 and around a

quarter of a million visitors go to it every year. I'm sad to see it go

because it's good for the economy and popular locally and in the wider

north Lancashire and South Lakes area. Animals have a hat right to be

happy and healthy in the zoo. The feature of the -- feature of the zoo

hangs on the trial. Liverpool's Tony Bellew has

the boxing world at his feet after a sensational victory over

David Haye. Once again he defied the odds

to beat former heavyweight world One of the most highly anticipated

and hyped British fights in years, David Haye's corner threw

in the towel in the 11th round. Tony was already a Cruiserweight

world champion, but there are some even bigger fights out there for him

now, if he wants them of course. I'm delighted to say Tony joins us

live from his house. Have you come back

down to earth yet? They came back down to earth with a

bang, to be honest, and the bang was painful. I'm aware of exactly what

happened and it's a big thing to take in. But it's over now and done

with. I'm in an awful lot of pain in a moment -- at the moment. I have a

sore hand, money is not right. But as you can see from here, the hands,

the left hand, the right hand, sorry, is just a bit of a mess. It's

very small and damaged. It is what it is. I have to get on with it and

crack on. You fought brilliantly. Some huge fights for you out there

if you want them, you spoken about possibly retiring, is that still how

you feel? I'm giving it a thought. I'm going to take some time to

reflect with my family. I'm not sure how much longer I can keep doing

this to my body and also putting my family through this. I've been to

the top of the tree. I've won the World Championship, I've had the

dream location of Goody and six at the Goodison Park. And now I've

defeated the most dangerous world champion. Not one of the other world

champions, between the three of them, have got as good a record as

good as David Haye. Absolutely. You mentioned your family there. There's

a lot of animosity in the lead up to the fight from David Haye. Correct

me if I'm wrong, you're an 11-year-old boy says dad, just come

home safe. I can't imagine how that made you feel? It wasn't nice. That

was my eight-year-old son and just before he left, my 11-year-old son

said just go and win. It's tough. I don't want my children to go through

this animal, Rioch list. -- I'll be honest. He said dad, I told you you

would win. And that was what was lovely to hear him say that and it

was hard to hear. My son shouldn't have to defend me, he should go to

school to enjoy and learn it. People think I'm going to lose at the

school, that's not nice my kids. I don't like putting him in that

position. It's not nice. But we'll see. I won't make any rash

decisions. All I will say, is that, I'm one of the best heavyweights in

the world. But the fact of the matter is I am. I've beat the

monster no one wants to face. No one wants said David Haye's name beside

me. Now that I've beaten him, everybody is finding a slight to put

on it for the way I beat him. I'm cruiser World Championship. And

that's an not my opinion, it's fact. Once again, congratulations. All the

best of luck. Thank you very much and everybody who tuned in, listen

or watch on Saturday, I really appreciate the support and thank you

very much. Top man, Tony. Thanks for joining us. full

There was one blot on the weekend for Tony, a first defeat in ten

Premier League games for his beloved Everton, 3-2 at Spurs yesterday.

But there was a win for Manchester City,

Sergio Aguero scored his fifth goal in three games as the Blues won 2-0

Leroy Sane wrapped up the points after the break.

Manchester United may be about to lose Zlatan Ibrahimovic

after both he and Bournemouth defender Tyrone Mings were charged

with violent conduct by the FA following two incidents

Mings appeared to step on the Swedish striker's head

while Ibrahimovic's elbow made contact with his face

Neither incident was seen by the referee which mans the FA can

Warrington Wolves coach Tony Smith says his side's winless start

to the season isn't the end of the world and that he's

certain his side will come good despite a third successive defeat

The latest was at the hands of Salford who won by 24 points

to 14 at the AJ Bell Stadium, Junior Sa'u their Man of the Match

with two tries in what was a gritty performance by the Red Devils.

You can see the action from that game and all the weekend's matches

on tonight's Super League Show at 12.05am here on BBC One.

Congratulations to a couple of north west competitors who enjoyed success

Southport golfer Tommy Fleetwood had a fantastic final

round at the European Tour event in Mexico and finished second behind

America's World Number One Dustin Johnson by just a single shot.

And Cheshire para cyclist Sophie Thornhill is celebrating

a hat-trick of gold medals at the sport's World

And just an update on a story we brought you on Friday.

You might have seen us talking to the organiser

of a referees strike in protest at the abuse they receive.

Ryan Hampson says more than 2,000 took part

He has since met with the FA to talk about some possible changes ,

such as body cameras to improve their safety.

so looks as though that had a real effect. Let's have a look at the

weather now. Beautiful day, tonnes of sunshine.

Our weather Watchers' pictures show what it was like across England.

Maybe it would be quite as fantastic as this. The good news this week,

milder, but there will be some wet weather from time to time. But not a

massive amount of loss in the north-west of Ingram. For the last

couple of hours, the cloud has thickened. We have this band shall

remain towards us. That will push forward the next couple of hours.

Hopefully, we won't see much too much of it. It will slow down as it

works away across the North West of England. We will say a little bit

but it will dampen the ground for a little tomato couple of places. It

averages are generally two and three the towns cities. There's a touch of

frost possible, but just a touch. The exception rather than the rule.

It out at 60 2-6 and two tomorrow. But not quite as sparkly. The

leading edge of the weather front comes in at lunchtime, so you will

lose some sunshine but that's a good day to get out and about. It won't

feel too cold. This is what happened when it goes down. Damages of nine

Celsius, not too bad. Enjoy it. Maybe it will wash some of the

pollution away? That's a big story. Thanks very much. Will be back with

a full week a head of weather at 10:30pm. Goodbye.