After being poisoned last year by another truck. The American Music producer, phil spector, who helped define the sound of the 60s and the creator of the wall of sound has died in prison aged 81, while serving a sentence for murder. And its stalemate so far in the top of the table clash between liverpool and manchester united. That and the rest of the days sport in sportsday here in half an hour. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The head of the nhs in england, says one person is being admitted to hospital with coronavirus every 30 seconds. Sir Simon Stevens also warns that despite the roll out of vaccines, the pressure will remain intense for several more weeks. But four times as many people are now being vaccinated in england, as those being infected, and ten new vaccine hubs will open tomorrow. Heres our health correspondent, jim reed. The pressure on hospitals this winter shows no sign of easing up. The person in charge of the nhs in england said the service is now in the most
Hello, and welcome. All 50 us states are on alert for possible violent protests this weekend, ahead of president electjoe biden s inauguration on wednesday. Members of the National Guard are patrolling the streets around the capitol in washington, following the storming of the building by supporters of president trump. So far, there have been none of the mass protests that had been feared. Our north america correspondent peter bowes reports. America on high alert like never before. The nation plasma capital has turned into a fortress. With security worthy of a war zone, the National Guard has been deployed to try to ensure a smooth transition of power when joe to ensure a smooth transition of power Whenjoe Biden is inaugurated on wednesday. In the meantime there is concern that harm supporters of donald trump may try to stage more protest, still refusing to accept the result of the election. The Capitol Building, which was stormed by a mob earlier this month, is now surrounded by a hig
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Mass vaccinations begin at another ten centres in england from tomorrow as the foreign secretary pledges every adult in the uk will be offered a first dose by september. It comes as the head of englands nhs warns that theres mounting pressure on hospitals and staff. I think the facts are very clear and i am not going to sugar coat them. Hospitals are under extreme pressure. And extreme pressure. Staff are under extreme pressure. Cities across the United States are on alert for possible violent protests, ahead ofjoe biden s inauguration. In a fresh blow to the Afghan Government and their attempt to maintain security, two female judges have been shot dead in kabul. An engine test for nasas megarocket ends early but the space Agency Denies it was a failure. Hello and welcome to bbc news. As countries around the world step up their coronavirus vaccination programmes, here in the uk ten new Mass Vaccinati
Youre watching bbc news with me, tim willcox. The latest headlines at 2. A warning of mounting pressure on hospitals and staff by the head of nhs england i think the facts are very clear and i am not going to sugar coat them. Hospitals are under extreme pressure. And staff are under extreme pressure. Mass vaccinations begin at another ten centres in england from tomorrow as the foreign secretary lays out the governments targets for the rollout. The Adult Population, entire Adult Population we want to have been offered a firstjab by september. And the government moves to head off a rebellion by backbench mps, who could support a labour proposal to extend the temporary £20 a week
increase in universal credit. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The head of the National Health service in england has warned the service has never been in a more precarious position. Outlining the extreme pressures facing the nhs, Sir Simon Stevens said a new patient was being admitted into hospital with
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Mass vaccinations begin at another ten centres in england from tomorrow, as the foreign secretary pledges every adult in the uk will be offered a first dose by september. It comes as the head of englands nhs warns that theres mounting pressure on hospitals and staff. I think the facts are very clear and i am not going to sugar coat them. Hospitals are under extreme pressure. And staff are under extreme pressure. Cities across the United States are on alert for possible violent protests, ahead ofjoe biden s inauguration. In a fresh blow to the Afghan Government and their attempt to maintain security, two female judges have been shot dead in kabul. An engine test for nasas megarocket ends early, but the space Agency Denies it was a failure. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. As countries around the world step up their coronavirus vaccination programmes, here in the uk te