and we celebrate a0 years of christmas classic, the snowman, and its iconic soundtrack, walking in the air. good morning. it s christmas eve. our top story. around 250 million people in the us and canada are under severe weather warnings, as an unprecedented winter storm sweeps across north america. from alaska to texas, bone chilling temperatures, blizzards and icy winds have caused widespread disruption and left more than a million homes and businesses without power. at least 12 deaths have been linked to the conditions. tom brada reports. once ina once in a generation whether out of the worst possible time. ice, wind, rain and extreme cold are wreaking havocin rain and extreme cold are wreaking havoc in the build up to christmas. trees have been ripped from the ground and power lines have been knocked out across the country. from maine to texas, more than i million people are without electricity. people are very frustrated because we pay our bills. all day it has been goin
on women in afghanistan, banning them from working for the ngos, just days they were banned from studying at university. hello and welcome to sportsday i m gavin ramjaun. leicester come back to take the honours against gloucester and win the first ever slater cup in the premiership. brentford get frank. the dane commits to another contract at the club ahead of the premier league s big boxing day return. and we meet the sailor who picked up some of his crew from the pub who s preparing to lead britain s entry in one of the world s toughest yacht races even if the seas make him a little queasy. hello there and welcome along to the programme. the premiership match between leicester and gloucester had extra meaning today to honour theirformer player it slater. player ed slater. the 34 year old retired from rugby this summer, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. and it was leicester who fought back the win the first ever slater cup . the victory a first f
they d fill it. and it s not just and it s notjust families feeling the pinch. i am and it s notjust families feeling the pinch. iam in and it s notjust families feeling the pinch. i am in leeds talking to businesses about the unprecedented pressure they are under and what they want from the next prime minister. in other news this morning. a manhunt is underway in canada after at least 10 people were killed and 15 injured in a series of stabbings. three men have been arrested in connection with the murder of nine year old olivia pratt korbel in liverpool. good morning. in sport, manchester united making their mark rashford scores twice to secure a fourth straight premier league win to end arsenal s winning start. and you may have had a disturbed last night with plenty of stories. what a con this week, some sunshine in between. will the areas that need rainfall get it? i will heavier full forecast here on breakfast. good morning, it s monday 5th september. welcome monday 5th
widely into the mid 30s, locally as much as 37 celsius, especially across parts of southern england. that weather warning could have impact on health and infrastructure. sharp criticism for the way police forces investigate burglaries, robberies and theft most victims aren t getting justice, a major review says it s unacceptable tears in toronto, as serena williams says goodbye to fans in canada. playing for the first time since announcing her intention to leave the sport, she was beaten in straight sets at the canada open. a hero s welcome for rugby star ed slater, as he completes his 350 mile bike ride, just weeks after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. good morning. it s thursday, august 11th. our main story. talks between energy bosses and the government will take place this morning, amid fears over the soaring cost of gas and electricity. average annual bills are expected to rise to more than £3,500 in october. but ministers say no extra support will be anno