But i think its entirely possible, so were trying to help in whatever way we can, which is opening the centre between meals, we have warm clothing available for people who need it, and providing hot meals to people when they come in here. But after years of living outside, some still say theyll stay away from the homeless shelters. People in the neighbourhood have been looking out for us. They are totally looking out for us. Socks, sweatpants, i mean, more than we even need the mass of low pressure is moving north up north americas atlantic coast, leaving heavy snowfall behind, and the possibility of temperatures as low as 30 celsius. Much colder, though, in the fierce winds. Cars and homes already frozen in floodwater. Even large bodies of water are now pale and still. In cities like new york, road salt has helped get traffic moving. But in rural areas, the problems will persist even longer. So far, at least 19 people have died. Temperatures could return to normal next week as the sto
The extreme weather has been linked to up to 19 deaths in the us so far, and two more in canada. Andrew plant reports. A new year, a new low for north americas east coast, bracing itself against subzero temperatures and several inches of snow. It is those who live outside who are now the most vulnerable to a weather event exceptionally rare. In chicago, the thermometers are still falling. Those on the streets encouraged to come inside. In boston, homeless shelters are bringing in more emergency beds as dozens flee from the biting cold. And in washington, dc, as volunteers serve hot meals to the homeless here, the fear is that the frozen ground and the forecast for record lows this weekend could become a lethal combination. I dont know that we have recorded any deaths based on the weather yet but i think its entirely possible, so were trying to help in whatever way we can, which is opening the centre between meals, we have warm clothing available for people who need it, and providing ho
Witness. Hello, welcome to witness. I am here at the British Library to guide you through another five extraordinary moments from the recent passed. We will meet the man who discovered whales on and the daughter of one of the most prolific land and sea record breakers of the 20th century, and the chemist who went to live in the city built the sciences. But first, in january 1958, the city built the sciences. But first, injanuaryi958, Godtfred Kirk christiansen patented the lego brick which took the world by storm. Lego was special at the bricks were designed in such a way that they could be stacked linked with each other in countless combinations. Godtfred kirk christiansens then ten year old son regularly helped his father to test out the new toys in the family workshop. The village carpenter invented them after turning his hand to toy when they was not enough work for him. It developed into a huge danish export. My grandfather was a very happy person. He made a lot of different kinds
From most of the koreans. So they we re from most of the koreans. So they were not going to be in england. Yeah, it was very difficult as a time. What do they signify for you . They want to see redemption. It is the dream. Every athlete, to be an olympic medallist. Where do you keep them . Is there room for an olympic one . Three big smackers here. The dream is to go out and sit in second place and the dream is to go out and try and win the gold. And that what. I try and win the gold. And that what. Lam not try and win the gold. And that what. I am not scared of doing that, in terms of what i have worked so hard. I deserve to win and it does not matter what anyone else has to say about it. The speed skater Elise Christie speaking to david mcdaid. Lets ta ke lets take a look at the weather prospects. I wonder if well all be skating on thin ice by the end of next week. Its staying cold. Its cold and producing some sleet and snow in parts of the uk this afternoon. It really is quite green
Not completely dry. This is what it looks like the rest of the night. Still a lot of cloud at the above most of the rain be sizzling away. Temperatures whether youre in the south of the country are very far north will be more or less the same. A couple of degrees above freezing. Tomorrow, it starts off quite bright for many others. Touch of frost even bear. But we will see an increase in wind blowing out of the north east, particularly around the north sea, east anglia and south east, increasing clouds as well in the afternoon later on and even one or two sweet and snow showers. It will feel cold tomorrow, maybe a couple of degrees above freezing. Hla, brightly with occasional showers and snow showers expected into early monday. Particularly kent in the coming days, could catch a few flurries of snow. This is bbc news our latest headlines. A conservative led council in northamptonshire which has imposed emergency spending controls has said it has been warning ministers for years about