Offences, including five murders. And 46 years after their last series triumph in new zealand, the British And Irish Lions prepare to take on the all blacks. And coming up in Sportsday On Bbc News i made a mistake and i must face up to it the words of british number three tennis player dan evans, after announcing he tested positive for cocaine in april. Good evening. A Mass Evacuation is underway tonight of nearly 4000 people from 800 households in tower blocks in north london. Camden council says it took the decision this evening, after it was told by Fire Services that the cladding on the blocks is not up to standard and the safety of the residents cant be guaranteed. The police have revealed that the cladding and insulation on Grenfell Tower has failed initial fire safety tests. They say they are now looking at criminal offences, including manslaughter. At least 79 people are known to be dead or missing after the blaze at the tower block last week. Tom symonds has more. There was no
Hello and welcome to bbc news. 800 households are being evacuated from five tower blocks in camden in north london, so that urgent Fire Safety Work can be carried out. The buildings have the same type of cladding that contributed to a huge blaze last week at Grenfell Tower, in the west of the capital. At least 79 people are known to be dead or missing after the blaze, and authorities are now looking at criminal offences including manslaughter. Tom symonds reports. There was no warning, just a request. We need you to move out because we cant be sure you are safe. I just dont want to go now. I feel bad to just suddenly i have to leave my flat. Tonight, Camden Councils mobilising its staff, block booking hotels, opening a rest centre in an attempt to find somewhere to sleep, for 4000 people. Individuals have been told to leave for their own safety and its down to them to make the decision. I intend to stay put. I intend to go there tonight. Its a Knee Jerk Reaction by the council, they ha
Alarms or, like, sprinklers, to put out a fire, if there was one. And the cladding of course. Yes, and the cladding. How long do you expect to be out of home, with your daughter . They said somewhere between two and four week. That is what they have said. The headlines on bbc news around 4,000 people have been evacuated from five tower blocks on a Camden Council estate following news they have similar cladding to that in Grenfell Tower. In the Grenfell Tower investigation, police say the cladding and insulation there has failed safety tests a nd Ma Nslaug Hter charges may follow. Theresa may in brussels where shes told her fur theresa may in brussels where shes told Herfurfor Eu Citizens in the uk falls below expectations. Daesh offer. Offer. Were going to have a look at the papers at 11 30pm but lets have a quick look at some of the front pages. The i leads on tonights tower block evacuation in camden as the local authority orders urgent safety work. The telegraph quotes the Council L
Hello and welcome to bbc news. 800 households are being evacuated from five tower blocks in camden in north london, so that urgent Fire Safety Work can be carried out. The buildings have the same type of cladding that contributed to a huge blaze last week at Grenfell Tower, in the west of the capital. At least 79 people are known to be dead or missing after the blaze, and authorities are now looking at criminal offences including manslaughter. Tom symonds reports. There was no warning, just a request. We need you to move out because we cant be sure you are safe. I just dont want to go now. I feel bad to just suddenly i have to leave my flat. Tonight, Camden Councils mobilising its staff, block booking hotels, opening a rest centre in an attempt to find somewhere to sleep, for 4000 people. Individuals have been told to leave for their own safety and its down to them to make the decision. I intend to stay put. I intend to go there tonight. Its a Knee Jerk Reaction by the council, they ha
The United Nations fears for the safety of up to 150,000 civilians trapped in the last enclave of mosul. Its still held by the so called Islamic State but the iraqi army is closing in. As it does the Un Humanitarian Co ordinator in the country warns civilians are at extreme almost unimaginable risk. More on that in a moment. But first, our correspondent 0rla guerin reports from the front line in mosuls old city. Shes with Cameraman Nicholas Hameon and producer firle davies. A warning her report contains distressing images. A journey to the front line, our windscreen a reminder of the dangers ahead. 0ur escort from iraqs elite counterterrorism force. Snaking forward towards an enemy that is still inflicting casualties. Like this wounded soldier, being rushed away as we arrived. And families fleeing, too. 0n foot. Escaping hunger and fear, and a beloved city robbed of life. No food, no water. This is the old city area, it is really the heart of the battle. And when you look around here y