Were suspended because of threats against staff. Does it matter what mask you wear . We examine the difference between the various makes as one expert suggests we should be double masking. And travel disruption in parts of the north of england and scotland, with some motorists stranded as heavy snow brings chaos. And coming up in sport on bbc news. The government meets with campaigners to discuss the issue of Head Injuries in sport, with concerns over the number of former players being diagnosed with dementia. Good afternoon, and welcome to the bbc news at one. Just when the government said it was trying to get on top of one variant the South African Variant Of Coronavirus now comes another one. The kent variant of coronavirus which has been spreading around the uk now appears to be undergoing some new genetic changes and Scientists Say theyre worried. All this as a door to door Testing Blitz of 80,000 people is under way in a number of areas around england, as the government says it w
Plus a first look at tomorrows front pages. Good evening. Englands lionesses have thrilled and delighted fans at home and abroad by beating the hosts australia 3 1 in a keenly contested world cup semi final. Its the third consecutive time theyve been in the last four in the world cup and it now means they will face spain in the final on sunday. Todays match was full of drama and tension, leaving the audience wherever they were on a rollercoaster of emotions. Its tough being a fan. With a place in the final potentially 90 minutes away, the tension was deep and palpable. Despite a nervy opening, englands first goal sparked wild celebrations. Cheering. Both in australia and back home. But australias supporters knew their team werent going down without a fight. Cheering. And a goal in the second half restored hope to the home nation. England fans on Tenterhooks But then two more goals sealed englands place in sundays final against spain. Its coming home. Well, our Sports Editor dan roan is
Today the death toll from wildfires in hawaii edges towards 100. The states governor warns to expect many more. The Tourist Town Of Lahaina has been almost razed to the ground, and traumatised survivors ask where is the help . To hear people in the same pads since the fire on thursday, kids in the same diapers since thursday. People without food. Like, they havent drank since before the fire. What are we doing . Police plea for longer to make the town safe after some residents were allowed back before the grim task of recovering bodies is completed. I dont know how much more you want me to describe it. Thats what youre stepping on. Give us a little bit of time to contain that. Please. Well have all the latest from the scene of whats now being called americas worst wildfires in over a century. Also on the programme. Pressure builds on rishi sunak over small boats crossing the channel after six deaths. Labour says People Smugglers are running rings around government policy. Stepping into
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Serious injury as it was protected by its cot. Matthew murray reports from the scene. It was just after 10 30 last night that the car came off this road. Its skid marks around about 50 to 60 metress away. Because it came off the road and then rolled around about three times before it ended up back on its wheels. But it did actually roll over this tent, which had a baby inside it who was in its cot. And thats the only reason the baby survived. Now, lets speak to the owner of the campsite here now, mike harris from newgale campsite. Mike, you know, you came here last night and it was absolute carnage when you arrived, wasnt it . Absolutely, yeah. There was no Emergency Services at the time because we were on the scene immediately. But there was carnage. There were people bewildered, people in shock, people who didnt know what was going on. And there were people that were injured, screaming and asking for help. Its hard to believe that actually nobody was killed in this because we just ex