The foreign secretary, jeremy hunt, says the uk will form a european led Maritime Mission to counter irans piracy, after their seizure of a british registered tanker. Get your suncream ready, this week is set to be the hottest weather of the summer so far. Temperatures rising into the mid 30s in some parts of the country. And motsi mabuse has been confirmed as the newjudge Dame Darcy Bussell on strictly come dancing. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. He accused some of the uks highest ranking public figures of child abuse, torture, even murder. But today carl beech was found guilty of making it all up. A convicted paedophile himself, beech had said he was sexually abused in the 70s and 80s and pointed the finger at, amongst others, the former Prime Minister edward heath, the ex chief of the Defence Staff lord bramall, his allegations led to a £2 Million Police investigation that resulted in not a single arrest. Today the police insisted they acted in good faith. June kelly reports
for an unprecedented fourteenth time, becoming the oldest male champion in the history of the tournament. good evening from buckingham palace where a huge pageant along the mall has ended with an appearance by the queen. the event concluded four days of celebrations to mark her majesty s platinum jubilee. more than 10,000 people, including the military, performers and key workers, took part in the parade, which depicted key moments from each decade of her 70 year reign. sir cliff richard, ed sheeran, kate moss and darcy bussell were among the celebrities taking part. 0ur royal correspondent, nicholas witchell, was watching. cheering and applause. the closing moments of a memorable jubilee celebration. back onto the palace balcony came the queen, accompanied by prince charles and the duchess of cornwall, and the cambridges. 0ne current and three future monarchs charles, william and george. it was the image which the crowds had been hoping to see, an image which emphasises th
Century contribution to music. Former bg barry gibb said he was humbled and proud to be made sir berry. Barry. Warhorse orfor michael mokoko, and one time childrens lorry at is proud of his honour, and says he hopes it is something that emphasises importance of rich literature. Reading is something that helps against stupidity and ignorance. The greater so we can stupidity and ignorance. The greater so we can give children is to make them readers. Former deputy Prime Minister nick clegg has been knighted for political and public service. Strictlyjudge darcy bustle, who has occasionally performed on the programme was made a dame. Those being made cbe, the next highest level of award include the actor hugh laurie for services to drama. Former British Vogue editor alexandra shulman, who left the magazine after a quarter of a century at the helm this year. And bestselling authorjulie cooper. Century at the helm this year. And bestselling authorjulie cooperli bestselling authorjulie cooperi
Working from the control room to make sure that that impacts not too severe. Drivers are advised only to travel if necessary. Judith moritz, bbc news, wakefield. Now, its time for the weather. After today brought snow for some of us, the weather is going to turn progressively less wintry. A band of rain pushing northwards and east was during the night. Some snow for high ground of wales, Northern England and maybe low levels in Northern Ireland. A mild night to the south but Northern Areas across scotland, north east england, it will turn cold enough for frost and perhaps icy stretches into tomorrow morning. A cold start in the north and then this band of wet weather turning to snow over high ground in scotland, bright sky is falling behind. A bit of rain into the far south west later, a blustery day and three in aberdeen and 13 in london. Into new years eve, a band of the very wet weather in the south east at first, strong wind with Gale Force Winds for ireland and scotland and things
England in melbourne. And we investigate why africa is in the midst of a baby boom. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The beatles drummer ringo starr and the last surviving member of the bee gees, barry gibb, are among those who have been knighted in the new year honours. The ex deputy Prime Minister nick clegg is also knighted and the former ballerina turned strictly come dancing judge Darcy Bussell becomes a dame. This report from our entertainment correspondent, lizo mzimba. Twist and shout more than 50 years after beatlemania, the fab fours drummer has been honoured with a knighthood. What would you do if i sang. Recognising ringo starrs half a century long contribution to music. I get by with a little help from my friends. Tragedy former bee Gee Barry Gibb said he was humbled and very proud to be made sir barry. With no one to love you, youre going nowhere. War horse author and one time childrens laureate michael morpurgo, who too has been made a knight, hopes his award high