1096 quite comfortably. I eventually . Eventually, they reached 1096 quite comfortably. I think eventually . Eventually, they reached 1096 quite comfortably. I think was i 10 quite comfortably. I think was about 14 or so. They were looking for 1,000 registered voters here in the constituency to sign that petition, and in the end, they surpassed that in a straightforward manner. What it means is that there will be a by election for the people here in rather glenn and nearby hamilton glass rotherglen. Its almost three years since Margaret Ferrier built those rules by speaking in parliament when she was waiting for the results of a covid test. When i came back positive, rather than isolating, Shejumped On The came back positive, rather than isolating, she jumped on the train and came back up here to scotland. The consequences have been far reaching. She was arrested by police, she was charged and ultimately, she received 270 Hours Community service. She was also suspended by the snp and l
Our reporter ben king has the details. When drinkers gather at londons King Charles Pub this evening, there will be a new tax regime in place. Changes announced in March Come Into Effect today taxing stronger drinks more and weaker drinks less. At the same time, Alcohol Duties rise with inflation up by io. I . The result a complex series of changes. 12 sparkling wine will be i9p cheaper as higher rates for fizz are abolished. A can of pre mixed gin and tonic will be 5p cheaper. But a bottle of 12 still wine will rise 44p. A bottle of vodka up 76p and a bottle of 20 port up £1. 30. So among drinkers, there will be some winners and losers. But the wine and spirits industry, which sees many of its products hit with higher taxes, says customers will see higher prices and less choice. We have the biggest duty increase in almost 50 years at the same time as we have inflation rife and a cost of living crisis. On top of that, we have Raw Materials like glass that are increasing in price expon
ten people have been killed in a shooting at a supermarket in buffalo in new york state. the gunman is in custody. i m from wembley, where liverpool have done the double after beating chelsea on penalties to lift the fa cup. good morning. we ve got more spells of warm sunshine today, but also some heavy showers and the odd thunderstorm pushing northwards. i ll bring you all the details here on bbc breakfast. it is sunday 15 may. our main story: ukraine has won the eurovision song contest in a symbolic show of public support after the country was invaded by russia. the uk s sam ryder came second, its best result for more than 20 years. ryder won the most votes from the music industry experts, but when the public votes were added, ukraine s kalush orchestra leapt to first place. mark lobel has this report from turn. let the eurovision song contest 2020 to begin! let the eurovision song contest 2020 to beuin! .,, h let the eurovision song contest 2020 to beuin! .,, , ., ., ., t
Scotlands first minister says the coronavirus reproductive or r number is probably now above one, and could be as high as 1. 4. Russia rejects calls for an investigation, after germany says the Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a nerve agent. After months away from the classroom, its been a nervous start for many children finally going back to school. Im excited to go back home and then im actually really sad because ive really enjoyed it today and i feel so much better. I have no nerves, they have all gone. Public Health Experts have warned that focusing coronavirus testing on parts of the country with a high level of cases risks missing outbreaks in other areas. Its emerged that some people have been asked to travel more than 100 miles to get a swab. The Health Secretary matt hancock insists that most people who need a test will be able to get one close to home and £500 million is to be spent on trials, including of a rapid saliva based test. Naomi grimley reports.