Stargazers are in for a treat this weekend with the annual draconid meteor shower set to light up our skies. Well find out the best ways to spot them. And sarah has the weather. Good morning. Weve got a lot of cloud this morning but it will tend to break up into the evening, particularly towards the east and Higher Ground and the south, thats where you have the best chance of catching a glimpse of the meteor shower. I will bring you will all the details in 15 minutes. Good morning. First our main story. The leader of the scottish conservatives, Ruth Davidson, has become the latest senior figure to rally round the Prime Minister telling her critics to put up, or shut up. Her intervention came after cabinet members rebuked the former Party Chairman, grant shapps, after he claimed around 30 mps wanted a leadership contest. Ms davidson is viewed by some as a potential contender to lead the party in westminster. 0ur Political Correspondent Jonathan Blake joins us from our london newsroom. J
The government says anyone repeatedly caught carrying acid could face a minimum of six months injail. Good morning, its saturday, 14th october. Also this morning desperate efforts to tackle the california wildfires. At least 36 people have now been killed. We hear first hand how whole neighbourhoods have been reduced to ash. I opened the door and i could see a massive wall of flames coming towards my house and i grabbed my phone and my computer and got out into the garage and got in the car andi into the garage and got in the car and i left. Hollywood grapples with the Harvey Weinstein scandal as the organisers of the oscars meet to discuss their response. In sport, two old foes reunited on the pitch this lunchtime. Liverpool host Manchester United at anfield as the premier League Returns after the international break. And darren has the weather. Good morning. There is a lot of unusual weather over the coming few days. This weekend, even into monday, some warm conditions for many of us
Wind moves. Also this morning, well speak to katie melua about why shes chosen to sing one of sir terry wogans favourite songs for this years children in need. It is bonfire weekend. What will the weather be like . Matt can tell us. Things will get drier, brighter, and cold to the day. Full forecast is coming up. See you in 15 minutes. Through the day. Good morning. First, our main story. The conservative mp Charlie Elphicke has been suspended by the party after it said serious allegations had been passed to the police. The party didnt give any details about what the allegations are, or who had made them. Mr elphicke, a member of the Commons Treasury Select Committee, said the media had been told of his suspension first, and he wasnt aware of the nature of the claims. Heres more from our political correspondent, emma va rdy. New allegations are emerging ever more frequently. This is Charlie Elphicke, the conservative mp for dover since 2010, who wakes up this morning no longer a tory m
Sport, and young england side hold their own against world champions germany. Goalkeeperjordan bickford is outstanding on his international debut, as he keeps a clean sheet. A lucky escape at nearly 90 miles an hourfor lucky escape at nearly 90 miles an hour for the british bobsleigh lucky escape at nearly 90 miles an hourfor the British Bobsleigh Team as the crash out of the world cup eventin as the crash out of the world cup event in the us. And susan powell has the weather. Brighter conditions spreading from the north, but each really feel. A british woman accused of drug smuggling in egypts is due to appear in court this morning. Laura plummer, whos 33 and from hull, was arrested in cairo last month with nearly 300 tramadol tablets in her suitcase. She says the tablets were for her egyptian boyfriend, who has a bad back, and claims she had no idea they are banned in the country. But local police say that ignorance of the law is no excuse, as 0rla guerin reports. It looks like parad
On fake news during the Election Campaign, saying itll do all it can to tackle the problem. In sport, theres hope yet for arsenals season. They beat Manchester United and are still in the chase for the Champions League places. And carol has the weather. Good morning. For some of us, the good morning. For some of us, the good weather will last. A bit more cloud in the north and east and still cool down in the north sea coastline. I will have more details in about ten minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. Frances newly elected president , Emmanuel Macron, has promised to heal the countrys divisions following his resounding victory over the far right leader, Marine Le Pen, in yesterdays election. The pro eu candidate secured 66 of the vote and atjust 39 years old, he will become the countrys youngest ever leader. Speaking at a Victory Rally outside the louvre in paris, he said the task ahead was immense and made a plea for unity. Heres our europe correspondent, Damian Grammaticas.