Tonight at ten, the High Speed Rail link hs2 will go ahead. The Prime Minister says its a difficult and controversial decision. The initial phase will link london and birmingham. The second phase will go to manchester and leeds. But rising costs and delays have hampered the project. This is a fantastic project for the country. It delivers a massive increase in capacity for rail up from north to south and south to north. In those areas affected by the route, theres been dismay at the decision, especially among those whose homes are under threat. Ive got children. Itd be nice to think that they could come into the business, but obviously we dont know that now, what future it holds. Well have details and reaction, as the latest estimated cost
of h52 stands at over £100 billion. Also tonight the british businessman linked to 11 coronavirus cases says hes now fully recovered but still in quarantine. In syria, thousands more people flee their homes in Idlib Province under fire from forces l
This is bbc news. Im shaun ley. The headlines at 11pm the Prime Minister confirms the whole of the High Speed Rail plan hs2 will go ahead, despite concerns over its Environmental Impact and spiralling costs. This is a fantastic project for the country. It increases our capacity for the north and south and allows us for the north and south and allows us to go forward and develop Northern Powerhouse rail. But for those whose homes could be torn down to build the line, theres despair. Ive got children. You know, i used to think they could come into the business, but obviously we dont know that now. Whether, what future it holds. The british businessman whos
thought to have infected 11 others with coronovirus says hes fully recovered and thanks nhs staff. Tying the knot the first same sex marriage in Northern Ireland following a change in the law there. £21 million, thank you. Sold to you. Making waves the paiting, splash, by David Hockney, is sold for more than £20 million at auction. A
Thought to have infected 11 others the last rebel stronghold with coronovirus says hes fully in syria is under intense recovered and thanks nhs staff. Bombardment from government forces. Weve a new report as quentin last minute protests fail to stop sommerville follows families fleeing the fighting. A home office plane taking off among them, this is as a group ofjamaican born offenders are deported from the uk. And making a splash this painting by british artist, David Hockney is sold for more than twenty Million Pounds at auction. Welcome to bbc news. The hs2 high speed rail line linking london to birmingham, leeds and manchester will go ahead despite already being behind schedule and over budget. The first phase of the line connecting london to birmingham with an additonal part up to crewe was due to open at the end of 2026 but the trains may not now run on the route until some time between 2028 and 2031. The next stage of the project up to manchester and leeds is not now for complet
After a trip to Singapore Says hes fully recovered and thanks nhs staff. Last minute protests fail to stop a home office plane taking off as a group ofjamaican born offenders are deported from the uk. And a rare royalfoursome a show of force as prince charles, camilla, william and kate all visit a military rehab centre in leicestershire. And in sportsday at 6 30pm, more on Manchester Uniteds plans to trial safe standing at old trafford. Theyve applied to put rail seating in for a small section of fans. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. The hs2 high speed rail line linking london to birmingham, leeds and manchester will go ahead despite already being behind schedule and over budget. The first phase of the line connecting london to birmingham with an additonal part up to crewe was due to open at the end of 2026 but the first trains may not run on the route until some time between 2028 and 2031. The next stage of the project up to manchester and leeds is not due for complet
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