He left the argyll coast on on sunday morning, but when he was finally rescued, on monday evening, he was halfway between Northern Ireland and scotland, and Farfrom The Beach near campbeltown where hed gone for a days surfing in blustery conditions. This picture, taken that morning, shows how challenging the waves would have been for surfers. Hed been surfing and when he attempted to recover to shore, we believe he suffered from some cramp and was unable to make his way against the tide. The current which flows through the North Channel into the atlantic from the irish sea is very strong. You know, that would have had an impact on how far hed been drifted out. The big waves around both scotland and Northern Ireland can carry big risks, but they attract many surfers, and being prepared and wearing a good wetsuit may well have saved Matthew Bryces life. That length of time in our waters, you know, overnight in the darkness, it must have been frightening for him. Certainly, i think anothe
Future. President trump prays at the western wall on a visit to israel and talks to both israeli and palestinian leaders. And the diamond that turned out to bea and the diamond that turned out to be a cut above the rest, bought the £10 ina be a cut above the rest, bought the £10 in a car boot sale it will go under the hammer the £350,000. Its five oclock. Our main story the conservatives have performed a rapid climb down over their central manifesto pledge on social care. Theresa may, in a Campaign Speech in wrexham, said their plans include a consultation on a cap or in her words an absolute limit on the money people will need to pay. Its unclear what that cap will be. The conservatives had proposed that those needing care would have to meet the costs by forfeiting all but the last 100,000 pounds of their assets , including the value of their property. Our Political Correspondent chris mason reports. Huge bills and a big question. Who should pick up the tab, and when, for our care
Standing up for young people and the environment, but theyre standing aside in more seats than theyre likely to win in the hope that it will help labour and the liberal democrats. Pushing for a Progressive Alliance with other parties on the left has led to criticism theyll end up in a coalition of chaos. They want to transform politics. To do that, they first need to get located. Elinor garnier, bbc news. Sinn fein has launched its general election manifesto, which is calling for a referendum on whether Northern Ireland should leave the uk and become part of the irish republic. The party wants the vote to be held within five years. Sinn feins leader in Northern Ireland, michelle oneill, said the only way of securing a future in the European Union was to end partition with the republic. So this is very much an opportunity to tell both the tories and the dup, again, in the strongest possible terms that we reject brexit, that we reject any border, that we reject any attempt to put limits
Standing up for young people and the environment, but theyre standing aside in more seats than theyre likely to win in the hope that it will help labour and the liberal democrats. Pushing for a Progressive Alliance with other parties on the left has led to criticism theyll end up in a coalition of chaos. They want to transform politics. To do that, they first need to get located. Elinor garnier, bbc news. Sinn fein has launched its general election manifesto, which is calling for a referendum on whether Northern Ireland should leave the uk and become part of the irish republic. The party wants the vote to be held within five years. Sinn feins leader in Northern Ireland, michelle oneill, said the only way of securing a future in the European Union was to end partition with the republic. So this is very much an opportunity to tell both the tories and the dup, again, in the strongest possible terms that we reject brexit, that we reject any border, that we reject any attempt to put limits
Throughout his life he campaigned on behalf of disabled people, and in latter years, despite his own increasing frailty, he retained his passion for photography. I like these ones because theyre simple. He could look back on a life notable for his marriage into the royal family, but which had also produced many professional achievements. Memorable images, among them this one of the queen which ended up on britains postage stamps, or this relaxed 80th birthday portrait taken at his home. As for the photographer himself he shared the view of many an amateur snapper. Its all luck im always relieved that they come out the worst of the wind will moderate and it will be a breezy night out there. Went two showers in the north and north west and ice will be widespread. Temperatures close to or below freezing. Minus ten in the highlands of scotland. Tomorrow there will be plenty of sunshine. More showers on the breeze across the eastern coastal areas. More rain pushing into Western Areas as it