Pe, for example, or doing a class presentation. When i started my period in school, i would just go home. I wouldnt even consider going into the office because i was just too embarrassed. What message is being sent today with this vote in the Scottish Parliament . I think its about time. This should have been done ages ago, obviously, cause girls cant afford that, and people struggle. Even if you cant afford it, it should be accessible, because its a normal thing. Its a natural thing that happens to most women. Free sanitary products are already available in schools, colleges and universities in scotland, and in schools in england and wales, too. The vote at holyrood goes further, and will mean that tampons, sanitary pads and some reusable products will be available to anyone in scotland. Menstruation is normal. Free universal access to tampons, pads and reusable options should be normal too. Period dignity for all isnt radical or extreme. Its simply the right thing to do. The Scottish
Youve been watching democratic senator bernd bernie projected victory in the nevada caucuses. Hes told supporters he plans to lead a Multiracial Coalition to lead a Multiracial Coalition to sweep the country and hes promised a Grassroots Campaign and hes pledged universal healthcare and interestingly hes not speaking from nevada, hes not speaking from nevada, he is speaking from san antonio, texas. Texas is one of 14 antonio, texas. Texas is one of 1a states that will vote on super tuesday on the third of march. This strengthens his position in the democratic race. We have full coverage of the president ial campaigns on our website, where theres background and analysis on the differenct candidates. Thats all at or you can download the bbc news app. This is bbc news, the headlines Bernie Sanders has cemented his status as the Democratic Front runner to take on donald trump in the us president ial election. Hes projected to win nevadas caucuses, and early results suggest he is on course
Rent, Council Houses as we used to call them, were building 17 fewer in our region than we were last year. At that pace, its going to take us until 2052 to clear the Council Waiting list. When it comes to housing, affordability is more than a definition or a marketing pitch. If Public Sector workers are priced out of a decent home, thats about our values as a nation. Mark easton, bbc news, wolverhampton. Now its time for a look at the weather with chris fawkes. Hello. The weather continues to cause some issues for the next few days. We still have 112 flood warnings currently in force, and we could see some further flooding problems over the next few days, because we have more rain on the way. The rain is quickly spreading in at the moment. Its going to move across wales, the midlands, whereas scotland, Northern England, at least for a time, will have some clearer skies, allowing temperatures to dip away to about 2 degrees in many towns and cities. The milder conditions working in to th
Of the Second World War, there will be events across the uk in may to mark the 75th anniversary of ve day. And weve got a little bit of sunshine in the forecast today, but also some snow, and the details on that coming up in the forecast. Its sunday 23 february. Our top story tyson fury has won one of the most eagerly anticipated world heavyweight title fights in years, after beating Deontay Wilder in las vegas. Fury won the fight after wilders corner threw in the towel in the seventh round. It has all happened in the last hour or 0. It has all happened in the last hour or so. John, what a performance. Breathtaking performance from tyson fury. He said he was going to come out strong knockdown Deontay Wilder in the first two it looked as though at one point he was on course to do that. He knocked him down for the first time in the third and Deontay Wilder went down again in the fifth, and he was out on his legs at times. We knew he was coming in at his heaviest, Deontay Wilder, compared
Although more than 6500 people have been tested for the coronavirus in the uk, so farjust 13 have tested positive, including the four cases on board the diamond princess cruise ship injapan who have now home. Medical correspondent fergus walsh explains how people can best protect themselves. The new coronavirus spreads through droplets in the air when infected people cough. So, if youre just a few feet from them, you could breathe in the virus. If you touch an infected surface and then rub your eyes or mouth, that can also pass it on. Its why regular hand washing is important. None of us has any immunity to this virus, so if theres a major outbreak, any of us could catch it. But its worth stressing that it causes only a mild respiratory illness in four out of five people, wholl get better without any medical treatment. The symptoms begin with a fever and a dry cough. The older you are, the greater the risk of complications, such as shortness of breath and pneumonia. Especially for thos