the shell rebound continues but for clearer skies, a colder night than we have had for some time and with the damp surfaces we could have ice around as we head into the morning. a frosty start but with the ridge of high pressure promising more sunshine for scotland, northern ireland, northern england and wales it might drag its heels to clear the far south and south east, that band of cloud, misty and murky weather and patchy rain. later, more substantial rain coming to the north and strong and gusty wind. for most, and strong and gusty wind. for most, a lot of dry weather with temperatures on a par with those of today, and a chilly day if you re under the breeze or under the cloud. the cloud advancing further south tomorrow evening. the weather front pulling to the south, relinquishing its grip a little bit and more cloud in trading on friday. a frosty start in trading on friday. a frosty start in the south, not much rain left on the weather front as it edges southend west.
it s a war that has left tens of thousands dead, and forced tens of millions of people to flee their homes. delays in getting government help with household energy bills desperately needed, especially by those who don t pay by direct direct. amid the drought, thames water brings in its hosepipe ban for millions of people in southern england. and hen harriers in the peak district have their most successful breeding season in more than a decade. and coming up on the bbc news channel, we ll have details of england s squad for their upcoming world cup qualifiers as the heroine of the women s euros final chloe kelly misses out through injury. good afternoon and welcome to the bbc s news at one. police have arrested a man who was the main target of the shooting in liverpool in which a young girl was killed. the 35 year old was injured when a gunman opened fire as he chased him into a house. inside the house was nine year old olivia pratt korbel, who later died in hospital of her
Return to their classrooms before mid january. We have reaction from teachers and parents. The post brexit trade deal between the uk and eu is signed into law, and will take effect at 11 oclock tonight. And its sir Lewis Hamilton. The formula 1 champion is knighted in the new year honours list. Plus, and icy start for many a game and a bit of sleet and snow around, but what are the prospects as we go to the start of the new year . I have all the details here on breakfast. Its thursday the 31st of december. Our top story. More than three quarters of people in england are waking up to the toughest coronavirus restrictions this morning. The midlands, north east, parts of the north west and parts of the south west are among those escalated to tier four. The Prime Minister borisjohnson has described it as a critical moment and urged people to stay at home for new years eve celebrations tonight. John mcmanus reports. Hidden behind scaffolding and silent since 2017, tonight, big ben will temp
In a taliban held province in afghanistan, but theyve not said how it crashed. And remembering a legend. The world marks the passing of nba superstar kobe bryant. Good morning. Its 9am in singapore, 1am in london and nine in the morning in beijing, where authorities have confirmed the first death from the new coronoavirus in the Chinese Capital. Meanwhile the Bavarian Health ministry has confirmed the first case in germany. So far, the virus has killed 82 people in china, with almost 3,000 confirmed ill. Travel restrictions remain in place after authorities extended the National New Year holiday by three days to sunday, in an attempt to contain the spread. 0ur china correspondent John Sudworth has the latest. Shouts echo. The eerie sound of a city in lockdown. Wu hans residents, trapped in their homes, shouting encouragement to each other. Ok, here we are, day five of the lockdown. Bored. Kharn lambert is stuck here with his gran. Nan, hello she was only meant to be visiting for a shor