Good afternoon. The queen will acknowledge 2019 has been a bumpy year in her annual christmas message this afternoon. This morning, her majesty attended church at sandringham. But the duke of edinburgh was not in attendance. He left hospital yesterday in time to spend christmas at home. Charlotte gallagher is in sandringham for us. Charlotte. Its been a hugely turbulent year for the royals and i think that was reflected by the fact that Prince Andrew didnt go to the main Church Service today. But there has been some real highs, like the birth of archie, and a lot of people here queued from the early hours of the morning. There is obviously still a great deal of affection for the royals with a great deal of the british public. The queen arrives for the Christmas Day service accompanied by her daughter in law, the duchess of cornwall. This service is a tradition by the royal family and for some of the well wishers who queue from the early hours of the morning. But this hasnt been a traditional year, with the royals generating headlines they would rather avoid. There has been huge speculation about who would attend the service today. A treat for fans of the royal family when two of the youngest members, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, arrived with their pa rents. Charlotte, arrived with their parents. Others were missing, including Prince Andrew. He went to church with Prince Charles in the morning but most of the main service. For Prince Andrew not to attend a church is significant. Perhaps an acknowledgement of Public Opinion surrounding his friendship with the convicted six offender jeffrey epstein. The prince decided to stay at home with prince philip, who has just been discharged from hospital. The queen will use her christmas message to describe this year as bumpy. And for some in the royalfamily year as bumpy. And for some in the royal family they will be keen to avoid the media scrutiny in 2020. Charlotte gallagher, bbc news. Asi as i was saying, some people queued from the early hours of this morning. One person even got here at one oclock after getting four buses, a train and a lift. For those royal fans love the royal family, sandringham isa royal fans love the royal family, sandringham is a great day for them. They get to meet the royals, chat to them, have their pictures taken. We saw one lady, who was 97, who had a lwa ys saw one lady, who was 97, who had always wanted to see the queen in person and she got to see that and got a hug from Princess Charlotte. A real treat for her. I am sure a lot of the people who came here today, i am sure for them it was a very, very exciting day. Thank you, charlotte. The Foreign Office says its helping a british woman, after three members of the same family drowned in the Swimming Pool of a Holiday Resort in spain. Its thought a nine Year Old Girl got into difficulties in the water, and her 16 year old brother and theirfather died after trying to help her. The hotel has issued a statement offering their condolences to the family, and say they are assisting the authorities fully with their investigation. Nick quraishi reports. The Christmas Holiday that turned to tragedy in one of spains top tourist destinations. Police divers visible next to the pool which claimed the lives of the three family members. It is understood that a nine Year Old Girl first got into difficulty in the water, her 16 year old brother and father, who was 52, then jumped in to try to save her. Why none resurfaced from one of the many pools here is now the subject of a major investigation. Hotel firm clc world resorts, which runs the complex, released a statement. It said. The firm says its helping the authorities fully with their investigations into the deaths, while the Foreign Office has confirmed its offering assistance to a british woman following what happened. Nick quraishi, bbc news. Religious leaders have been giving their traditional christmas addresses. In the vatican, pope francis said, god loves everyone, even the worst of us thought to be a reference to abuse scandals in the catholic church. The archbishop of canterbury, justin welby, talked about the darkness of the London Bridge terror attack in his address as john mcmanus reports. Midnight mass at manger square, the place where, for christians, it all began just over 2000 years ago. And this year, a special link to the past a wooden fragment which the church says is from the manger ofjesus, back in the holy land after 1300 years. The holy family famously became migrants, fleeing from king herod to the relative safety of egypt. And at the vatican city today, pope francis once again repeated his concern for the plight of those forced to leave their homes. Translation it is an injustice that makes them cross deserts and seas that become cemeteries. It has an injustice that forces them to endure unspeakable forms of abuse, enslavement and every kind of torture and inhumane detention camps. 0 come all ye faithful. In his sermon this morning at canterbury cathedral, the archbishop of canterbury who was recently in the war torn democratic republic of the congo drew a link between the suffering there and the recent terror attack in london. Darkness is a monster that lies. Its growling claims seem to call outt with alouder volume than the love filled whispers of light. We see the shadows out of the corner of our eyes they may be violence as in the congo or London Bridge. And there is one more christmas message still to come, apart from the queen, of course. Later tonight on bbc one, grime artist stormzy will recite a passage from saint lu kes gospel. The story of the very first christmas. The dean of Westminster Abbey says britain is in need of the hope offered by the christmas story. Speaking before the midnight service, dr david hoyle said he was hoping the nativity could unite people after years of political conflict. Martin bashir reports. This is the first Christmas Season for the new dean of Westminster Abbey, dr david hoyle. An ancient cathedral where monarchs have been crowned and poets celebrated, it is at the heart of our nation, a nation that he says is bitterly divided. I see the divisions everybody else sees. I feel them. I get angry. And i get disturbed. I live in westminster where i bump into it all the time. We need some hope in all of this. I think weve become angry and i think weve become despairing. Dr hoyle says that we need an intervention from outside and that the message of christmas offers the possibility of genuine engagement without hostility. Peace isnt the moment when the arguments stop. Peace is the moment when we can contain our arguments. And thats where we are really struggling at the moment, it seems to me. We cant enjoy our variety. You have to be this or that. I think the gospel suggests this and that, they are both god given. We can do this together. The story of a child refugee born in perilous circumstances is not the image depicted on most christmas cards. And yet, as the dean of this historic abbey makes clear, redemption and reconciliation are possible, though the task ahead is a challenging one. Martin bashir, bbc news. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has praised his countrys firefighters in his christmas message. Hundreds of firefighters many of them volunteers have been battling bush fires in news south wales, which first began in september. The public too have been showing their gratitude to the fire service as shiamaa khalil reports. Taking a brief christmas break before heading back to the fire front lines. Many of these firefighters have been working nonstop for weeks. Despite a lull in the weather with cooling temperatures and predicted rain in some areas, the risk is not over. Teams brace themselves for hot conditions later in the week. The New South Wales Rural Fire Service is the Worlds Largest volunteer organisation, with more than 70,000 members. Most are local volunteers who have taken on the task to project the rural communities. And many have been overwhelmed by how people responded to their work. Just overwhelming support, like. Obviously all the presents and stuff for the kids. Thats just obviously all the presents and stuff for the kids. Thatsjust what obviously all the presents and stuff for the kids. Thats just what they need at the moment. I havent even got my Christmas Shopping or anything for my daughter. She is about to turn one injanuary. Just, thank you, thank you very much. Last week plasma catastrophic fires have been fuelled by record temperatures of more than 41 degrees. In extreme heat wave swept across the country, combined with strong winds and dry conditions. Australia has been fighting wildfires for months. The early start to the fire season is stretching already scarce water resources. Stretching already scarce water resources. Pictures of a thunderstorm in the North Eastern city of brisbane showed some respite in the hot weather. But firefighters say a lot more rain is needed in many more places, with not much for a the next few weeks. A woman has died in a serious crash on the mi motorway, the mayor of the chilean city of valparaiso has warned of a dire situation as a forest fire continues to encroach there. The Authorities Say theyre investigating suspicions that the fire was lit deliberately. David waddell reports. The fire in a poor neighborhood of valparaiso dominates the skyline of chiles major port city. Residents Christmas Eve celebrations were shattered with their homes damaged or destroyed as firefighters struggled to contain the spread of the fire. The entire fire service of valparaiso, a city of more than a quarter of a million people, has been mobilized to tackle the blaze. Crews from neighbouring areas and even the military have also been drafted in to help. Translation at least 60 homes have already been damaged. This number is likely to increase because many are in bad shape, so its difficult to know at the moment. The residents of two districts regarded as high risk have been ordered to leave their homes. Warm, dry conditions, along with strong winds, have aligned to whip up the flames. Translation all the houses are burning and now the fire is coming here and theres my mums house down here and the fire is up here. Firefighters say the fire started in a forested area and spread into an inhabited area. Its a city known for colourful wood houses, a construction that would have been a particular risk to these homes. The mayor says he believes the fires were started intentionally and this is now being investigated. David waddell, bbc news. Two days of mourning have been declared in the west african country of burkino faso, after militants killed at least 35 people mainly women during a gun battle at a military outpost. The Authorities Say the militants arrived on motobikes and claim at least 80 were killed. Seven soldiers also lost their lives. The country has seen increasing unrest since islamist violence spilled overfrom mali in 2015. Hundreds of pro democracy protesters have held a rally in a hong kong Shopping Centre in the sha tin area. The city has seen Anti Government clashes over the past six months, due to a controversial extradition bill. Protestors were seen putting up posters on walls which read we have not won the revolution, we need to keep going the headlines on bbc news the queen leads members of the royal family at their traditional Christmas Day service the young royals Prince George and Princess Charlotte also joined the annual christmas gathering for the first time. Three members of a british family have drowned at a Holiday Resort on the Costa Del Sol Spanish Police are investigating. A woman has died in a serious crash on the mi motorway, which happened last night on the northbound side nearjunction12. It was one of two accidents on the motorway overnight, with police from both hertfordshire and bedfordshire forces involved. The northbound carriage remains closed but the southbound carriageway has reopened. Russian and turkish Officials Say they have been trying to stop an escalation of fighting in the syrian province of idlib. Syrian Government Forces backed by russian planes have been mounting an offensive against militia in the province. One of the latest attacks killed eight people including five children who were taking shelter in a school. Gareth barlow reports this is the moment an air strike hit buildings in idlib province. Members of the White Helmets volunteer rescue force search through the dust and rubble for victims. Charred remains mark where syrian Government Forces, backed by russia, have launched their campaign to retake the region from rebel fighters. Dozens of civilians have been killed and injured in recent days. Translation we run away from rockets, battles and explosive shells. We are asking for gods mercy and the United Nations to see what happened to us because of president bashar and the russian army. They are killing us. Turkey has warned its struggling to cope with tens of thousands of refugees trying to cross the border. Ankara is working with moscow, syrias key ally, to try to halt the fighting. The United Nations, meanwhile, has called for an immediate end to the violence. The secretary general said he was deeply concerned about the military escalation in the northwest and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities. He reminded all parties of their obligations to protect civilians and ensure freedom of movement. The syrian government, which has captured tens of towns, says its committed to recapturing the region and will try to protect civilians, but for communities whove already endured eight years of conflict many of whom have been repeatedly displaced this latest round of fighting is far too familiar and deadly. Gareth barlow, bbc news. President trump has kept his promise to reduce the numbers of people being given asylum in the us. But his opponents including the Mexican Government say his new measures may be putting Asylum Seekers at risk. Those who apply often face a wait in mexico for months, and even then their chances are slim. For an increasing number, fleeing persecution in their own countries and unable to return, the crackdown has led them to desperate measures. Ana Gabriela Rojas reports from matamoros, on the mexico texas border. As winter approaches, this corner of the world becomes even more hostile to those seeking safety and security. Fernanda is too scared to go home to honduras, where she is wanted for political activism. Desperate to be reunited with family in the us, she has spent four months in squalid conditions on the border. Now she has taken a step that fills any parent with horror. She sent her seven year old son across the border alone. So, fernanda took her boy to this border bridge and said goodbye. This man had to make the difficult decision. He wanted to give his eight year old son a chance of a future. So with a piece of paper with a relatives phone number, he sent him across the border alone. Fewer adults seeking refuge now get asylum because of president trumps crackdown on migrants. But if children arrive alone, the us must take them in. A lawyer who volunteers here says people are becoming increasingly desperate. Now almost on a daily basis i talk to at least several families who have sent over children, or teenage children who have presented themselves without their parents. This former asylum officer says americas migration system is designed to keep people out, even those at risk. The Us Government are not actually evaluating if someone would be persecuted and tortured. And no matter what that individual says to the officer, they will be sent back to mexico. We are sending back people we know will be harmed. We are violating international law. Fernandas son is still in the custody of us authorities. But she says she has no regrets. What would you say to people who criticise you for sending your son . For her and many others it is still not clear when or even if they will be reunited again. For the past 20 years, pensioner terrence has spent Christmas Day alone. This december, has been very different for him. Since he told his story to bbc breakfast, hes been very busy and today hes volunteering with age uk. Naga munchetty met up with him to find out how his life has changed. Hello, terrence. Lovely to see you. How are you . Are you well . Fine, yeah. Youre looking well. Thank you very much. What are we up to today . Well, im taking you to a tea dance. Im excited about that. Do you want to show me the way . You come with me. Youve been busy. Im dreaming of a white christmas. Did you say you had two left feet . Yes. Its all right, so have i laughter. But dancings lovely. Its such a lovely way to meet people. And you can see everyone here, look, this is fabulous. Terrence, you have warmed the hearts of the nation over the last few weeks and youve encouraged more people to make sure that no ones lonely this christmas. What do you make of the impact youve had . Well, im really glad it has, but i didnt expect it to go like this, do you understand what i mean . Cause as far as i was concerned, all i was doing was telling it like it was, like i always have done, about spending the last 20 christmases on my own, which i have done since mother passed. If ive done it to help age uk, then im more than pleased. And ive made an awful lot of friends as well. Terrences story is not unusual. We have thousands of older people in oldham that are living terrences life. Every Christmas Day they spend it on their own. And thats whats made it special this year. At least those people, neighbours are going to look in on them, people are going to pop a card through the door, and make a real difference to those people. The Oldham College choir, just for you. Silent night, holy night. When we came to your house and sang for you, it made us feel so special. It made you feel so special . It broke me up. I know. It was adorable, seeing you so happy. Thank you. Ive got to say, sophie, from the day you came to my front door, i cant tell you , how pleased i am that you have now signed up as a volunteerfor age uk. Happy christmas. Have a good one. Weve been sent loads of cards and presents, so we thought wed show you some of them. Over here, would you like to have a look . They have been addressed to dan on your behalf. You can see theyre to terrence. Why would. Why. . Well, youve touched the hearts of people, terrence. I would like to thank everybody. Ijust want to give you an idea. Ill open this card. Lots of lovely people do care about you. I think i get very emotional, me, you know. And when you see so much kindness has been given. You know, we always say theres this and theres that, what we forget is theres an awful lot of extremely kind people and ive found that out, believe you me, ive found that out. I cant thank you all enough. I really cant. From the bottom of my heart. We have one more surprise, and this is from the bbc breakfast team. Oh dear. Wait one moment. Oh my word what do you think . Its a fabulous snowman cake that was on the show. Do you remember, dan and louise had the cake maker on the programme . It looks a bit like me, doesnt it . Terence and nag are having fun at christmas. Happy christmas, terence. People in one indian city woke up on Christmas Eve to an unusual sight. And this is it a plane stuck under a bridge in the middle of a busy road. The aircraft was on board a truck, which ran into trouble as it attempted to drive under this bridge on national highway 2 in durgapur in west bengal. The plane was eventually pulled out from under the bridge with ropes. Santa claus is known for travelling the globe in his sleigh, but over the last 2a hours, hes been spotted testing out some other modes of transport. Rebecca baileys been taking a look at what hes been up to. Cheering. Swapping reindeer power for horsepower, santa claus wows spectators with his water skiing skills on the Potomac River in virginia. I thought it was really cool. It was really cool, it was definitely worth it. Santa and food and drinks you cant get better than that. Hes always had an incredible ability to defy the space time continuum, which could explain how, whilst all this was going on. Almost 600 santas were riding the waves at cocoa beach in florida. Looks like David Hasselhoffs got nothing on santa. Meanwhile, in kosovo, he was seen abseiling down the walls of a Childrens Hospital with batman, spider man and superman. Cheering. Also spotted injapan five paragliding sa ntas. But luckily, it looks like his love of extreme sport hasnt got any way of deliveries. Cheering. Merry Christmas Rebecca bailey, bbc news. He isjust showing off he is just showing off that he doesnt need his reindeer. Which is a good job because they have been busy doing something else. Four stranded deer who were rescued from a river in Greater Manchester have been named dancer, prancer, dasher and blitzen in homage to their sleigh pulling cousins. Daring dasher escaped and swam upstream, but the other three were reluctant to follow. They were all eventually saved by the rspca and fire service in a rescue that took four hours. Nice to have a christmas story with a happy ending. Lets see if there is happy with the news. Good afternoon. Merry christmas. This Christmas Day has not disappointed. The weather has given us disappointed. The weather has given us something of a gift. A lot of dry weather and some spells of sunshine. Feels like something of a christmas miracle after the rain recently. If you are thinking about that afternoon stroll to work off some of that christmas lunch, scenes like this will greet you. There is a lump of cloud out west. That is tomorrow. We dont have to worry about it yet. Clear skies overhead for the vast majority. We keep hold of sunny skies through the afternoon. Light cloud across the west. Turning sunshine hazy. Temperature wise between seven and 9 degrees. As we go through this evening and tonight, one thing to watch if you are travelling later today, it could be quite dense fog forming after dark through central, eastern and northern parts of england, southern scotla nd northern parts of england, southern scotland as well. That will lift as the night goes on and we will see more cloud from the west. The breeze will strengthen. Some outbreaks of rain splashing into northern ireland, wales, the south west by the end of the night. Turning milder as well. Another chilly night across parts of scotland. Some places will dip below freezing. Tomorrow we see the frontal system pushing east. Boxing day will be a somewhat different day. Rain at times but not all the time. This is how it looks in more detail. This first band of rain pushing north east. Running up to the pennines, we could see snow over the high hills. A little bit of snow over the high ground of scotla nd snow over the high ground of scotland as well. That main rain band clears. Sunshine and showers. More persistent rain in the south west later in the day. Turning milder. Ii in cardiff, 12 in plymouth. In the cool side further north. That will change as we head towards the end of the week. As far as the winds go tomorrow, quite windy day across parts of the south west. Quite breezy through boxing day night, further bands of rain pushing in from the south west. As we go into friday we see this one front pushing its way north eastwards. Rain first part of friday. Behind this warm front, as the name suggests, there is some warmth, or at least some mild air. That will be wafting our way on friday. A mild feeling day. Outbreaks of rain pushing north east. Drier and brighter weather afterwards. Rain in the four south west. Temperatures, ii weather afterwards. Rain in the four south west. Temperatures, 11 degrees in glasgow, 13 in london. We keep hold of that milder feel to the weather as we head into the weekend. The far north west of the uk will see some rain at times. Many are looking largely dry. That is all for 110w. Looking largely dry. That is all for now. More later on. Hello, this is bbc news with carrie gracie. The headlines the queen leads members of the royal family at their traditional Christmas Day service. The young royals Prince George and Princess Charlotte also joined the annual christmas gathering for the first time. Three members of a british family have drowned at a Holiday Resort on the Costa Del Sol Spanish Police are investigating. The dean of Westminster Abbey says britain is in need of the hope offered by the christmas story. Hundreds of people in australia have been forced from their homes for the holidays, as the country battles some of its worst bushfires in years
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