The United Nations fears for the safety of up to 150,000 civilians trapped in the last enclave of mosul. Its still held by the so called Islamic State but the iraqi army is closing in. As it does the Un Humanitarian Co ordinator in the country warns civilians are at extreme almost unimaginable risk. More on that in a moment. But first, our correspondent 0rla guerin reports from the front line in mosuls old city. Shes with Cameraman Nicholas Hameon and producer firle davies. A warning her report contains distressing images. A journey to the front line, our windscreen a reminder of the dangers ahead. 0ur escort from iraqs elite counterterrorism force. Snaking forward towards an enemy that is still inflicting casualties. Like this wounded soldier, being rushed away as we arrived. And families fleeing, too. 0n foot. Escaping hunger and fear, and a beloved city robbed of life. No food, no water. This is the old city area, it is really the heart of the battle. And when you look around here y
The United Nations fears for the safety of up to 150,000 civilians trapped in the last enclave of mosul. Its still held by the so called Islamic State but the iraqi army is closing in. As it does the Un Humanitarian Co ordinator in the country warns civilians are at extreme almost unimaginable risk. More on that in a moment. But first, our correspondent 0rla guerin reports from the front line in mosuls old city. Shes with Cameraman Nicholas Hameon and producer firle davies. A warning her report contains distressing images. A journey to the front line, our windscreen a reminder of the dangers ahead. 0ur escort from iraqs elite counterterrorism force. Snaking forward towards an enemy that is still inflicting casualties. Like this wounded soldier, being rushed away as we arrived. And families fleeing, too. 0n foot. Escaping hunger and fear, and a beloved city robbed of life. No food, no water. This is the old city area, it is really the heart of the battle. And when you look around here y
The United Nations fears for the safety of up to 150,000 civilians trapped in the last enclave of mosul. Its still held by the so called Islamic State but the iraqi army is closing in. As it does the Un Humanitarian Co ordinator in the country warns civilians are at extreme almost unimaginable risk. More on that in a moment. But first, our correspondent 0rla guerin reports from the front line in mosuls old city. Shes with Cameraman Nicholas Hameon and producer firle davies. A warning her report contains distressing images. A journey to the front line, our windscreen a reminder of the dangers ahead. 0ur escort from iraqs elite counterterrorism force. Snaking forward towards an enemy that is still inflicting casualties. Like this wounded soldier, being rushed away as we arrived. And families fleeing, too. 0n foot. Escaping hunger and fear, and a beloved city robbed of life. No food, no water. This is the old city area, it is really the heart of the battle. And when you look around here y
As Iraqi Forces Continue to fight so called Islamic State in mosul, we have a Special Report from the frontline. To fight here is out extremely close quarters. The iraqi troops tell us that the nearest Islamic State base is just 15 metres away the fight here is at. After a thrilling and chaotic race red bulls Daniel Ricciardo wins the azerbaijan grand prix. We ta ke we take a look at the latest transformers film. We will get Mark Kermodes thoughts on that and other Film Releases in the film review. That evening and welcome to bbc news. Good evening. Good more tower blocks across england, have failed Safety Checks on cladding, in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire disaster. 60 high rise buildings in 25 local Authority Areas have now been checked, and the results show a 100 failure rate, in meeting fire safety standards. Local councils are being urged to send samples in for testing more quickly, with more than 500 other buildings nationwide, still to be checked. Duncan kennedy reports.
As Iraqi Forces Continue to fight so called Islamic State in mosul, we have a Special Report from the frontline. To fight here is out extremely close quarters. The iraqi troops tell us that the nearest Islamic State base is just 15 metres away the fight here is at. After a thrilling and chaotic race red bulls Daniel Ricciardo wins the azerbaijan grand prix. We ta ke we take a look at the latest transformers film. We will get Mark Kermodes thoughts on that and other Film Releases in the film review. That evening and welcome to bbc news. Good evening. Good more tower blocks across england, have failed Safety Checks on cladding, in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire disaster. 60 high rise buildings in 25 local Authority Areas have now been checked, and the results show a 100 failure rate, in meeting fire safety standards. Local councils are being urged to send samples in for testing more quickly, with more than 500 other buildings nationwide, still to be checked. Duncan kennedy reports.