Hello and welcome to the programme. Tough new covid restrictions for parts of london and the southeast of england have come into effect. The measures were announced earlier by britains Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Millions of people have been told to stay at home, not meet in each others homes and not travel outside their local area. The announcement comes after scientists said a new variant of covid 19 was spreading rapidly in london and the surrounding area. Our Political Editor Laura Kuennsberg reports. Literally id sat in my chair in floods of tears. And messaging my family, you know, what are we going to do . Leslie nelsen was planning a family christmas round the table in norfolk. The spare beds are made up, the presents bought. Shes spent the last two in hospital and fears this year might be her last. Now her sister cant visit and her sons cant stay. Itjust seems so unfair for somebody like me, i am terminally ill, i will not be here next christmas. People can think 0k, thats a
The Health Secretary labels crowded scenes at london stations last night as irresponsible the transport secretary says extra Police Officers will be deployed to enforce the rules. France and germany become the latest countries to ban travel between the uk as european officials prepare to discuss a coordinated travel response tomorrow morning. Long waits for some shoppers as only essential retail can be open in englands tier 4 and in wales. Now on bbc news, the travel show. Join the team on theirjourney of discovery as they explore new destinations around the globe and uncover hidden sides to some of the worlds favourite holiday hotspots. This week on the show santa locked down in lapland. We try to offer all the visitors that Christmas Spirit and joy, despite of the challenging times. Fixing the worlds longest wall with the help of technology. Is it true that 30 of the original wall has vanished . I think so, yeah. And a little warm holiday glow as months of enforced separation comes t
A series of misfortunes cut short the career of Alex Chilton and Chris Bell’s band, an inspiration for alternative rock. Now, the sole surviving member will tour with a group of admirers, including R.E.M.’s Mike Mills, to play the Memphis band’s repertoire