Special in the ashes this winter, after wrapping up a series win over west indies. And here in newcastle, final preparations are under way for the 36 great north run. Around 57,000 people will be crossing the start line for the Worlds Largest marathon in just line for the Worlds Largest marathon injust a line for the Worlds Largest marathon in just a few hours. And louise has the weather. Good morning. In north west, south east split this sunday with heavy rain and strong winds in north west england gradually drifting south and east. But it should stay dry in Daylight Hours for most of south and eastern england. Good morning. First, our main story. Irma has intensified into a category four hurricane as it approaches southern florida. Low lying islands in the area are already being battered by high winds and storm surges. Floridas governor has warned irma will be deadly and has urged residents who havent yet evacuated to head to emergency shelters. There was widespread destruction in cu
The stars of strictly pay an emotional tribute to the shows former host, sir Bruce Forsyth, who died last month at the age of 89. And our sunday morning edition of the papers is at 9. 35. The reviewers are Rachel Cunliffe and the former editor of the sunday times, peter conradi. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. After battering its way through the caribbean, Hurricane Irma, currently a category four storm, is within hours of hitting the us coast. The storm made landfall in cuba late on friday, causing widespread damage and cutting off power to large areas. The hurricane is now inching towards the Southern Coast of florida, where water levels have already begun to rise. Wind gusts close to Hurricane Force are battering islands south of the state, with the mainland due to be hit in the coming hours. Over 6 Million People, almost a third of the states population, had been urged to evacuate, but the state governor told residents yesterday, its now too late for anyone remaining to leave
In myanmar declare one month unilateral ceasefire. They say their aim is to ease the humanitarian crisis, but there is desperate need for food and water for around 300,000 Rohingya Muslims refugees. The stars of strictly pay an emotional tribute to the shows former host sir Bruce Forsyth, who died in august at the age of 89. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. After battering its way through the caribbean, Hurricane Irma, currently a category four storm, is within hours of hitting the us coast. The storm made landfall in cuba late on friday, causing widespread damage and leaving whole communities homeless. The hurricane is now inching towards the Southern Coast of florida, where a huge storm surge is expected. Water levels are already flooding roads in the florida keys and more than 200,000 people have lost power. 0ver six Million People, almost a third of the states population, had been urged to evacuate, but the state governor told residents yesterday, its now too late for anyone r
And patchy further south and east. It may stay dry in london until after dark. But the rain will come and infact after dark. But the rain will come and in fact the winds will strengthen through the night, gusting to gale force close to the bristol channel, plenty of frequent showers being driven in by the blustery winds across the west facing coasts. Nine to 13 degrees to greet us monday morning but its a showery start to our working week. Some of the showers again heavy and thundery. Dodge the showers and you will see a bit of sunshine but it wont feel particularly warm out there. A brief lull in row seedings perhaps on tuesday but it wont be long before we see another spell of wet and windy weather that will arrive tuesday night into the early hours of wednesday. Hello, this is bbc news with me ben brown. The headlines at 11. 30. Hurricane force winds have begun smashing into southern florida as irma approaches. Its expected to make landfall in a matter of hours. More than six Millio
Harassment claim. How do we present ourselves as women . What are we asking . Are we asking for it . This morning hear the reaction and how karan is responding. And sticking their neck out. A wild moment for safarigoers stopped in their tracks by a stampede of giraffes. A good Tuesday Morning to you. We begin with explosive wildfires tearing across california now blamed for at least ten deaths. More than a dozen destructive fires are burning in the northern part of the state. Around wine country and a brush fire is raging out of control hundreds of miles away to the south near disneyland. 150 people were injured as they fled. 1500 homes have been destroyed and thousands have evacuated. Abcs Arlette Saenz joins us now with the latest. Arlette, good morning. Reporter california engulfed in a raging inferno from the north in santa rosa to down south in anaheim. Intense wildfires scorching the state. Nearly 90,000 acres incinerated. In northern california, at least 1500 structures, many of