People attended. The organisers say it was around a million. This comes after madrids decision to take direct control. Mr puigdemont has called o, his supporters to show democratic defiance. The bbcs James Reynolds has this report from barcelona. Catalonias pro Spain Movement is emerging from its recent quiet. These are the people who want to stay inside spain. They make up around half of the population of this region, and they insist that they are both catalan and spanish. And you are catalan . I am catalan from my grandparents, my parents are catalan, and i am catalan and spanish and european. So you dont want to leave . I dont want to leave at all. Catalonia is spain, these kids write. Catalans are divided at this moment. This is very sad. Can you get back together . Yes, i would like it very much. Because i love catalonia, i love spain, and i love europe. I want to be in europe. For years, these people have felt overshadowed and overridden by Pro Independence campaigners. They now
In need of emergency repairs and at the very back of the grid in an astonishing opening lap. Both drivers steadily made their way through the field, vettel eventually battling back to finish fourth behind winner Max Verstappen but it was not enough. Four time world champion, Lewis Hamilton does it ninth place sealing history for britains sporting superstar. Radio id like to thank everyone in the team, im just so grateful for your hard work this year, god bless you. It was not the brighter wanted. But i never gave up, and that is what is important. Get going until the end. It important. Get going until the end. It was not the start wanted. I hold this out to my family and to god and thank, as they said, my team. For those who have witnessed hamiltons rise from Humble Beginnings to global celebrity, this is a racing driver who already transcended his sport, but tonight, he became the best that britain has ever had. Dan roan, bbc news. In spain, real madrid lost in girona on sunday. The s
British driver. All eyes on catalonia as the Spanish Government takes control of the regions institutions. There are rumours the sacked catalan president could be tried could try and turn up for work. I am it sank ankrah station where rail bosses are trying to transform the network of the uk over the next 18 months and i am looking at how they are going to do it. St pancras station. do it. St pancras stationli never really would harm a never really thought it would harm a pet. That passive smoking can pose to your pets. And carol has the weather. Good morning. It isa it is a cold and frosty start to the day with a widespread frost, actually, but for most of us it will be dry and bright with sunny spells, showers along the north sea coastline and later thick cloud will bring rain and drizzle into the west. Ill have more details in 15 minutes. Thanks, carol. Good morning. First, our main story. The leader of the house of commons has been asked to make an urgent statement about tackling S
Its horrible because i love him so much. And yeah, i dont want people to be scared of him, because hes, you know, his nature is gentle and he doesnt. He is not meaning to be the way he is at all. The National Autistic society tell us that parents are being let down by lack of support really keen to hear your experiences this morning. And the greatest of all time. Lewis hamilton has become britains most successful formula one driver ever and could still continue to break records. Hello, welcome to the programme, were live until 11 this morning. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use victorialive. If you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today more stories of alleged abuse and lewd conduct in hollywood. This morning, the spotlight is on the Actor Kevin Spacey. Hes accused of making a sexual advance towards a child actor more than 30 years ago. The claim has been made by the star trek Actor Anthony Rapp, who said mr space
Programme. We are briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business, and sport. And with facebook making the headlines were asking whether the social media giant has become too big to control itself, be a part of the conversation. Dont hold back. Tell us what you think. Just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. We start in new york. A man accused of using a pick up truck to mow down pedestrians and cyclists in new york, killing eight people, has appeared in court charged with a number of terrorism offences. Sayfullo saipov, a 29 year old immigrant from uzbekistan, is said to have told police he was inspired by videos from the Extremist Group the so called Islamic State, and wanted to kill as many people as possible. Michelle fleury has the latest from new york. New yorkers, defiant, remembering the eight lives cut short. Nearby, the eight lives cut short. Nearby, the alleged perpetrator, Sayfullo Saipov, appeared in court in a wheelchair. He could face the Death Penalty for char