Wee. And the high court in belfast will issue a Landmark Ruling today on whether the current ban on Same Sex Marriage in Northern Ireland should be overturned. Northern ireland is the only part of the uk where same sex couples are restricted to Civil Partnerships rather than marriages. We talk to the couples who have mounted the legal challenge. Welcome to the programme, were live until 11 this morning. Obviously a Level Results dontjust affect the students, its a big day for parents and carers too, so do get in touch if youve been caught up in the stresses of results day too. We love this, from paris, mother, what were your results, the important thing is, i am what were your results, the important thing is, iam healthy what were your results, the important thing is, i am healthy and alive. You can get in touch on that and any of the stories were talking about this morning, use the hashtag victoria live, and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. As level no lo
Also coming up, most of the historic world war ii aircraft making up the battle of Britain Memorial flight have been grounded. One display has already been cancelled. And production was halted on the 6th of march Mission Impossible film, because its star tom cruise broke his ankle while performing a stunt while filming in london. This is bbc news and these are the top good morning. Its thursday 17th august. Im rebecca jones. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. Thousands of teenagers across england, wales and Northern Ireland have received their a level results this morning. In england, the results marked a major reform to the exams introduced by the government, including a move away from coursework and modular exams in 13 subjects and a decision to separate as levels to form stand alone qualifications. There was a fall of 0. 2 in the overall pass rate which was down to 97. 9 . But there was an increase in the number of students awarded the top grades with 26. 3 of entries receiving either an
To kill and wound so many. This evening, so called Islamic State said it was behind the attack. Well have the latest from barcelona. Also tonight the first rise in top a level grades for six years, as boys finally overtake the girls. President trump says americas history is being ripped apart, as statues with links to slavery are pulled down. And why a pink ball is being used for the first time in a test match in england. Well get get the latest updates on barcelona. Good evening. 13 people have been killed in barcelona and more than 100 have been injured, after a van was driven into the crowds at one of the citys most popular Tourist Sites. So called Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack. Thousands of people holiday makers, shoppers and locals were on the packed street in barcelona when the attack happened, late this afternoon. The white van was driven at speed along the Famous Pedestrianised market area called las ramblas. The driver turned into the crowds at this p
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