In austria, a Coalition Deal between the Conservatives Peoples Party and the far right Freedom Party has been announced. It paves the way for this man to become the next chancellor. The deal comes two months after the original parliamentary election. It means austria will become the only western European Party with the far right party in government. Do we expect to see politics in austria shifting to the right . M appears so, yes. We have a government which is conservative and far rightand government which is conservative and far right and it was noticeable that, during the election campaign, it was dominated by the question of anti migrant feeling. The Freedom Party even accused the conservatives of stealing their position when it came to anti migrants. What lobby interesting to see though is how the two parties have balanced out the ministries. They announced this Coalition Deal but could not give any details, the two leaders. They say tomorrow they will meet austrias president , who
Go into the plane was by richard bean and told the story of hows role in the start of the english civil war, shutting the citys gates on the king. Im really looking forward to the people of hull seeing this play. Theres so much great stuff in it, some of the jokes, theyre so deeply entrenched in the culture here, they are just going to love it, theyre going to love it. The show at the theatres biggest cast, its biggest threat, and spectacular special effects. And it won a new audience, a third of whom had never been to the theatre before. February brought another World Premiere. 6000 pipes, written by britain the most popular living composer, sir karljenkins. Theres a star man waiting in the sky. Weeks later the orchestra made way for one of david bowies old bandmates, the spider from for one of david bowies old bandmates, the spiderfrom mars, woody woodlands. The last surviving member of the banned from hull performed the rise and fall of ziggy stardust album live and in full for the
Britains city of culture as we review 12 months of cracking events. Thats right, its been an absolutely phenomenal year. We have so much to look back on. Across four seasons, hull took art out of galleries and theatres and into the streets. 365 days of events changed the way the city has been seen by the rest of the world. The year has gone by so quick, i cannot believe its almost over, and i hope these guys get to stay. This is the latest installation for 2017 called where do we go from here. These robot arms brought out of retirement to do some dancing here in the city of culture. And it sort of mirrors the start of the year back injanuary when the whole of the city centre was filled with lights and sounds. That was amazing. That was how we started this evening, that was how we started this season, made in hull. Crowd eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one. 2017 really did start with a bang. With 3. 5 tonnes of fireworks. And made in hull, a spectacular light show telling the
I cannot believe its almost over, and i hope these guys get to stay. This is the latest installation for 2017 called where do we go from here. These robot arms brought out of retirement to do some dancing here in the city of culture. And it sort of mirrors the start of the back in january when the whole of the city centre was filled with lights and sounds. That was amazing that was how we started this season made in hull. Crowd eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one. 2017 really did start with a bang. With three and a half tonnes of fireworks. And made in hull, a spectacular light show telling the story of the city and its people. What do you think to this unbelievable display . I thought it was amazing. Absolutely fabulous. Ive got family in canada and theyre watching it live now. Im from london and i think if this was in london. The reaction you get is absolutely fantastic. Its amazing. Fantastic, i thought it was really very moving, very emotional. I am from brazil and i spe
Directions. Shut. New guidelines on anti social behaviour orders, amid concerns that some councils are adopting a busybody approach to the homeless and dog owners. Theresa may thanks the armed forces and emergency services. Laboursjeremy corbyn urged people to think of the lonely and those in conflict zones. Britains political leaders are using their annual christmas messages to praise those who help others. Now on bbc news, Anne Marie Tasker and kofi smiles look back at the highlights of hull 2017 and find out what impact this year long festival of arts and culture has had on the city. Hello and welcome to hull, britains city of culture as we review 12 months of cracking events. Thats right, its been an absolutely phenomenal year. We have so much to look back on. Across four seasons, hull took art out of galleries and theatres and into the streets. 365 days of events changed the way the city has been seen by the rest of the world. The year has gone by so quick, i cannot believe its al