Commonwealth games . It looks like an early Christmas Present for birmingham. They are set to be confirmed as the hosts for the 2022 games as long as they dont mind paying for it with a price tag of £750 million. I will have more at 2 30pm. Thanks, holly. And tomasz has all the weather unfestive weather. It is. Look at the gloomy picture behind me. As we go from Christmas Day into boxing day, it might turn colder but mild is the word. Thanks, tomasz. Also coming up prosecco and perfume for Pampered Pets owners spend more than ever before on Christmas Gifts for theirfurry friends. Hello, this is afternoon live. The metropolitan police is reviewing 30 Sexual Assault cases, and investigating scores of others. The announcement follows the collapse of a second rape trial in just a few days after vital evidence wasnt made available by the police. The met say the same officer worked on both cases. Disclosure, as its known, means that police have a duty to hand over any relevant evidence to d
And rain and talking about the wind, with storm dylan approaching, the met office have issued an amber weather warning for strong wind targeting Northern Ireland and scotland. Gusts could reach up to 80 mph and they will be their first thing in the morning in Northern Ireland. If these winds get to a westerly direction through the central belt, that is where we could see some of the strongest winds and they would be very damaging winds if that were to happen. Power cuts would be possible, and some disruption to transport will be likely bringing down trees. Through the rest of the day, the strongest winds will edge added to the north sea leaving us with a blustery day, heavy and thundery showers, temperatures between six and i2 degrees but those words could cause real problems for Northern Ireland and scotland through the morning. That is your weather. This is bbc news, our latest headlines. Beatles drummer ringo starr and bee gees singer barry gibb receive knighthoods, while strictly j
Join me now on bbc two. Thats newsnight with evan. Here on bbc one its time for the news where you are. Have a good night. Hello. Im olly foster, these are our headlines tonight a tale of two cities but its a familiar story as Manchester City get a late winner in the league cup. The fa vows to get its house in order, boosting diversity and increasing funding at grassroots. Great britains winter olympians and paralympians great britains winter olympians and pa ralympians have great britains winter olympians and paralympians have been given their medal targets and will have to break some records. Good evening. It really is nonstop cup football at the moment. Weve just it really is nonstop cup football at the moment. Wevejust had it really is nonstop cup football at the moment. Weve just had four days of the fa cup, tonight the first day of the fa cup, tonight the first day of the fa cup, tonight the first day of the league cup semifinals. They are played over two legs and Manchester City
Changed the world historically over many years have fought racism. Plus there is more one way than to be the best. Apply now. No more of your country needs you and be the best, the army is changing the way it advertising for new recruits. It is moving to a more emotional style. Your reaction to this very welcome particularly if you serve in the armed forces. Or if you are an army family. Hello and welcome to the programme, were live until 11am. Throughout the programme well bring you the latest breaking news and developing stories and as always keen to hear from you. A little later well discuss the letter written by legendary french actor, Catherine Deneuve, who says men have the right to hit on women without being forced out of theirjobs. In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal shes one of 100 prominent french women to complain about a new puritanism. Your thoughts welcome, use the victoria live and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today
Reassure people worried about their sexuality or gender or religion. The five pence charge on plastic bags could be extended to small shops and businesses in england which are currently exempt. The boom in posh burgers could be over byron one of the best known high street brands is in trouble. Im looking at why and what it means. In sport, its not out of sight for bristol city. Manchester city needed added time to beat them with the second leg of the League Cup Semi finals yet to come. And he was once predicted to be the next Lewis Hamilton until he lost both legs in a racing accident but now billy mongers back behind the wheel. And carol has the weather for us. Good morning. Some fog around this morning across Northern Ireland. Extra ca re of morning across Northern Ireland. Extra care of your travelling further on. Rain pushing eastwards. But behind that, some sunshine. Good morning, first our main story. At least 12 people have died in mudslides and floods in southern california. Wi