The latest headlines from newsrooms across the North West on Thursday, April 4 2024
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00:00 Good morning, I'm Live Reporter Sean Gleaves and this is a round-up of the latest headlines
00:04 across our newsrooms.
00:06 Inmates at prison in Lancashire are developing drug problems because of long waiting times
00:10 for mental health services, a report has found.
00:14 Inspectors found that one in five prisoners with mental health problems reported developing
00:18 a substance misuse problem since arriving at H&P Wyman.
00:23 The Centre refers about 70 prisoners to mental health services each month and 58% of all
00:29 1,182 prisoners report struggling with their mental health, the report said.
00:34 But staff shortages meant support was delayed, with the longest waiting times being 39 weeks
00:39 at access psychological therapy and more than a year to receive counselling.
00:45 A new pop-up bar has opened at Deeptale Stadium for Preston North End matchdays.
00:50 Located next to the Gentry Bar in the fan zone, the Bowl Hat opened its doors for North
00:54 End's match against Rotherham United on Good Friday.
00:57 They will remain in place for the remaining home matches of the 2023 and 2024 season,
01:01 the club confirmed.
01:04 Plans by Labour to force water companies to end beach pollution on coastlines, including
01:09 Blackpool, have come under fire from the Conservatives, who say they are already handing out tough
01:14 sanctions.
01:16 The row follows the issue coming under the spotlight over the Easter weekend, with Blackpool
01:21 North Beach among those around the country where people were advised not to swim due
01:25 to concerns over sewage in the sea.
01:28 Labour has pledged to put polluting water companies under special measures, with a package
01:33 of tough sanctions after the Environment Agency warned against swimming in 22 tourist hotspots.
01:41 A top judge has halted the trial of a man accused of murdering Blackpool dad David Olsop
01:46 before any evidence could be heard.
01:49 Judge Robert Eltham discharged the jury in the case against Mellie Wright on day two
01:52 at Press and Crown Court, citing legal reasons.
01:55 He then ordered a new hearing to be launched with a fresh panel on April 22nd.
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