It probably is pine, and stained to look like walnut, or a more precious wood. But what about this date . The date on the back came from my father. He wrote it on the back of it in case it was stolen. Because it was up on the wall of the pub. And actually it was stolen. Was it . A rugby team who was trophy hunting took it away and because of the address on the back, it actually came back. This is really quite a valuable item. I think it fits a lot of factors which people are looking for on the market today. If youre an interior decorator, what a piece of interior decoration. A dog lover. You dont need to be just a dog lover to want Something Like this. Because of all those factors, i think it would make between 1,500 and 2,000 at auction. A very much soughtafter piece. A very lovely piece to have. Thank you very much for bringing it. Well, they do say that you can find a better dressedup woman in blackpool. Would you agree with that . Totally. So youre obviously from blackpool. Yeah. I
Good morning and welcome to the bbc news at 9. Travel from 26 European Countries to the United States is being suspended, as part of sweeping measures announced by donald trump to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. The measure doesnt include the uk. In a televised address from the white house, President Trump said strong but necessary action was needed. Here in the uk, the Prime Minister is holding an emergency cobra meeting later. Its widely expected the government will announce that it is stepping up its response to coronavirus. And italy is to close all shops except food stores and pharmacies in europes toughest lockdown yet. Lets hear the moment President Trump, in an address to the nation, announced those new travel restrictions on 26 European Countries. After consulting with our top Government Health professionals, i have decided to take several strong but necessary actions to protect the health and well being of all americans. To keep new cases from entering our shores, we will be
But many, particularly the self employed, are still worried about their future. From fast cars to saving lives formual1 teams will switch their skills to produce ventilators, urgently needed in the fight against the virus. I mainly imainly dry i mainly dry weekend with plenty of sunshine but a chilly, brisk easterly wind. All your weekend weather is on the way. Its saturday the 21st of march. Our top story radical measures aimed at reducing the spread of coronavirus have come into force across the uk from today. It follows an announcement by the Prime Minister that all public venues, including pubs, restaurants, gyms, theatres and cinemas, must close, with the decision set to be reviewed on a monthly basis. For the first time in history, the British Government will help to pay wages. Here on breakfast, were going to talk to Stephen Barclay, chief secretary to the treasury, to find out how those measure will work. Well also get reaction from businesses about how the latest closures will
And with the commuters who rely on a troubled network. Welcome to my commute. Buses are still the most used form of public transport. But every year, the number of bus journeys we take, especially outside london, is dropping. So, im going to test the network. Starting here in redcar in the north east of england, im going to go across the country coast to coast, to see how reliable are local buses really are, and whether the service is still fit for purpose. The first people i meet are on the 63, along the teesside coast and into middlesbrough. Were doing a thing about buses. Is this a good bus . No, its not . The journey is about nine miles, takes about 20 minutes and costs £6. 50. What would it take to keep you on the buses . Reduce the fares, because every few months the fares are going up and up and up. What do you think the general view is of buses amongst your mates . I think the general view is that, you know, pensioners use them because theyve got free bus passes. They say its
And we do matter, very much we matter. And with the commuters who rely on a troubled network. Welcome to my commute. Buses are still the most used form of public transport. But every year, the number of bus journeys we take, especially outside london, is dropping. So, im going to test the network. Starting here in redcar in the north east of england, im going to go across the country coast to coast, to see how reliable are local buses really are, and whether the service is still fit for purpose. The first people i meet are on the 63, along the teesside coast and into middlesbrough. Were doing a thing about buses. Is this a good bus . No, its not . The journey is about nine miles, takes about 20 minutes and costs £6. 50. What would it take to keep you on the buses . Reduce the fares, because every few months the fares are going up and up and up. What do you think the general view is of buses amongst your mates . I think the general view is that, you know, pensioners use them because th