The number of coronavirus cases here in the uk has passed 200. The family of one of the two patients who died after being affected have spoken of their pain in not being able to grieve, as they are now in isolation. In total, 209 people have 110w isolation. In total, 209 people have now been affected this country. Both of those who died were elderly with Underlying Health issues. The second person to die in the uk after being infected by coronavirus is a man in his 80s, who was being treated in hospital in milton keynes. We know he had Underlying Health problems but there is still some uncertainty over exactly how he fell ill. We dont know yet how the individual patient caught coronavirus. We do know that the individual had been travelling. However, he didnt meet any of the criteria for isolation when he arrived at the hospital. This evening, the family of the patient issued a statement. They said so far, 21,460 people have been tested for coronavirus. 209 of those tested were positive
Last month was the wettest february ever recorded in the uk, with storm after storm sweeping the country. In east yorkshire, more than 80 homes still cant be reached and the water is taking a long time to recede. Danny savage has been speaking to some of those affected. Much of their water hasnt gone away. People are still dealing with the consequences. If we had been stood in the spot at the peak of the flood we would have probably been a foot of water above our heads at the moment. Seven foot deep here . At least. People like mike you have had flood water in their homes for four weeks now. We are on a knife edge dick tank system here, the system backed up, and so although we have been able to live in the house we are very careful about how many times we flush the toilet or how many times we get a shower or whatever. The water was so deep in his garden even the treehouse underwater at one point. And is not just homeowners affected by the floods, it was farmers as well. This was a vast
This march took place in pakistan, but there was some opposition from religious groups. At 10pm, clive myrie will be here with a full round up of the days news. Now on bbc news, our world. Colombia has long been the Worlds Largest producer of cocaine. Our world travelled to the cauca valley in the country to find that farmers are now caught between new criminal gangs with devastating consequences. For years, i have been reporting on the uks voracious appetite for illegal drugs. I have watched the market being flooded by cocaine thats cheaper than ever. So ive come to colombia, where 70 of the worlds cocaine is produced, to find out why. Im getting rare access, a chance to meet the cocaine producers in one of the most dangerous places in south america. And to meet the smugglers who are sending the drugs abroad. How many of those shipments would you expect to reach europe . Criminal gangs are killing anyone who stands in their way. Those gangs are never far away. Some armed men have been
Been do to repay a £1. 2 million bond on monday and is trying to restructure its debts. Greek officials are using tear gas and water cannon to get people trying to break through defences with turkey. The turkish president has said he has ordered its coast guard to stop migrants who are trying to reach the greek islands. At 10 10pm, Kate Silverton will be here with a full round up of the days news. First, colombia has long been the Worlds Largest producer of cocaine. Our world travelled to the cauca valley in the country to find that farmers are now caught between new criminal gangs with devastating consequences. For years, ive been reporting on the uks voracious appetite for illegal drugs. Ive watched the market being flooded by cocaine thats cheaper than ever. So, ive come to colombia, where 70 of the worlds cocaine is produced, to find out why. Im getting rare access, a chance to meet the cocaine producers in one of the most dangerous places in south america. And to meet the smuggle
Security arrangements would be in place for the royal couple. Now it is time for our world. For years, i have been reporting on the uks voracious appetite for illegal drugs. I have watched the market being flooded by cocaine thats cheaper than ever. So ive come to colombia, where 70 of the worlds cocaine is produced, to find out why. Im getting rare access, a chance to meet the cocaine producers in one of the most dangerous places in south america. In spanish and to meet the smugglers who are sending the drugs abroad. How many of those shipments would you expect to reach europe . In spanish criminal gangs are killing anyone who stands in their way. In spanish those gangs are never far away. Some armed men have been spotted nearby. I want to discover whats happening now in colombia thats making cocaine in the uk more available than its ever been. For 50 years, colombia was home to the worlds longest running civil war, but in 2016, a historic peace deal was signed with the main rebel gro