Man giving a tv set and stand to go with it to a man selling the big issue with only a few days to go before christmas. We will be looking into acts of kindness by strangers. Hello. Welcome to the programme, were live until am this morning. A heads up that later were expecting confirmation that birmingham has been chosen to host the Commonwealth Games in 2022. It was the only city bidding. So if it doesnt get it officially, that will be a massive story. Well bring you reaction to that obviously. Also today, we want to hear your breaking news from 2017 something thats happened in your own life this year. Lydia tweeted me shes had a hec of a year. 0ne, started cancer treatment. Two, bought a house. Three, treatment didnt work. Four, hysterectomy. Five, moved to london. Six, newjob. And she adds drily im hoping 2018 will have less breaking news. Let me know your breaking news from 2017, whatever it may be. Tweet me use the hashtag victoria live and if you text, you will be charged at the
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
New security law in the territory which led to mass protests. Could we see an extension of the countries we can travel to . Dozens more could be exempt from the governments quarantine rules to allow people to go on a foreign holiday. Over the castle on the hill. A star studded list, featuring the likes of ed sheeran, sir Paul Mccartney and annie lennox call on the government to do more to protect the uks live music venues. Hello, good morning to you and welcome to bbc news. Im Annita Mcveigh and you can get in touch with me about any of our stories today on twitter. Schools in england will be told to stagger break times, Group Children into bubbles and focus on core subjects when they return to the classroom in september. The government is expected to confirm safety plans based on reducing contact, rather than social distancing. For gcses and a levels, most pupils will be expected to continue with all of their intended subjects. Attendance will be compulsory, with the threat of penalty
The netherlands enters a strict second lockdown, with schools and shops shut for at least five weeks. Englands education secretary threatens legal action after a London Council told schools to move to online teaching to halt the spread of the virus. Joe biden praises the strength of american democracy, after his president ial victory is certified by the Electoral College. Our democracy, pushed, tested, threatened, proved to be resilient, true and strong. In the uk, hospitality and retail sectors are the hardest hit as a Record Number of people are made redundant and unemployment continues to rise. And coming up this hour. The show must not go on why new covid restrictions could bring the curtain down on londons west end. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world, and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. From midnight tonight, 3a Million People in england will be living with the highest level of restrictions in tier 3. New
Environment to be in, and the more we can keep children there, its good for them but also for pa rents who arent having to take time off work which would have a knock on effect to wider society. And well be talking about what care homes should be doing to protect the elderly people who live there, who are most at risk from the virus. Also on the programme today, a 27 percent rise in the number of people dying from drug misuse in scotland last year led it to being declared a Public Health emergency. This former addict wants to open an illegal drug consumption room in the back of a van. Hes risking arrest because he says the authorities arent doing enough to tackle the drug crisis. Hi. Welcome to the programme. Were live until 11 this morning. Today were talking about whether the measures announced by the government to tackle coronavirus go far enough. Are you worried about your gran or grandad in a care home . Should visitors be banned . Are you or your kids taking exams this summer and