Ireland. More cloud to the south, rain and drizzle hanging on to the south west of the uk, temperatures reaching ten. Eight in london. Further north, colder at 4 6 but at least some sunshine. Frost developing early in the night before the weather fronts come back in from the weather fronts come back in from the athletic bringing milder air on wednesday and more cloud and outbreaks of rain eastwards to most of the uk. The rest of the week looks largely dry. Last week these temperatures were around 1 4 c, this week will be much milder. This is bbc world news, the headlines Britains National Health Service is facing the worst crisis in living memory, according to englands chief medical officer. Chris whitty says hospitals could soon be overwhelmed leading to avoidable deaths. It comes as asymptomatic testing in the uk is ramped up and more than half a Million People over the age of 80 are invited to Mass Vaccination Centres. Rescue teams in indonesia detect a signal believed to be from th
Not a someone like you. Lucky it is nota singing someone like you. Lucky it is not a singing competition chorleys fa cup dream continues as they shock derby county to move into round four. Good morning, we start this morning with a few icy patches and some fog around as well, but it will be a milder day today, some much needed milder day today, some much needed mild air is on the way and its a fairly mild weekend on the way. Join me for all the details. Its sunday, the 10th of january. Good morning. Our top story hundreds of thousands of people aged 80 and over are being invited to book their slot at one of englands mass vaccination centres. Letters have been sent to those who live within 45 minutes drive of one of the seven sites, which are due to open this week as our health correspondent, Anna Collinson reports. There are already more than 1000 vaccination sites across england, but the rollout is expanding further, with some of the most vulnerable now invited to receive theirjab ata
This. Good afternoon. Storm ciara is battering the length and breadth of the uk causing widespread travel disruption. Winds of up to 90 mph are predicted to hit some areas and there are more than 200 flood warnings in place, meaning immediate action is required, with one severe warning, meaning a danger to life, in place near pately bridge in north yorkshire. The whole of the uk is under either a yellow or amber weather warning for wind, meaning more disruption to travel and power lines is likely. With more, heres our
correspondent helena wilkinson. This is blackpool, one of the coastal areas bearing the brunt of storm ciara. Severe gales and heavy rain are sweeping across the country, causing difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions. This is as close as i am going to get, behind the building, so it is up to everybody, really, they know they are limitations. It is crazy, isnt it . I feel like the abominable snow women in all of theirs. It is amazing. It is coming over the promenade
Down at the same time, and drains are blocked instantly. Much of the coast has been hit with roads left impassable, while travellers were left stranded, and theres further disruption to come. The forecast is for more bad weather, with high winds and blizzards. Also tonight. Another victim of the coronavirus is confirmed in the uk. History in the making in ireland, as sinn fein gains huge support in the countrys general election. And im reporting live from the oscars red carpet for the 92nd Academy Awards. Good evening. Theres been widespread disruption to roads, railways and ports today, along with thousands of homes being left without electricity, after the most powerful storm so far this winter battered the uk. Storm ciara brought high winds, heavy rain and flooding, with some rivers bursting their banks. Winds in excess of 90 miles an hour led to Power Outages right across england, and parts of south wales. There are now 159 flood warnings in place, and yellow warnings for high wind
In the irish general election, as an exit poll puts the three main Political Parties level pegging. Thousands of mourners in thailand hold a vigil for 26 people shot dead by a rogue soldier. And in half an hour, talking movies reports from hollywood, previewing the 92nd annual academy awards. Good afternoon. Severe gales and heavy rain are affecting the length and breadth of the uk as storm ciara sweeps in causing flooding and widespread travel disruption. Gusts of more than 100 Miles Per Hour have been recorded in the highlands. And there are more than 300 Flood Warnings in place, meaning immediate action is required, with one severe warning, meaning a danger to life, in place near Pateley Bridge in north yorkshire. The whole of the uk is under either a yellow or amber weather warning for wind, meaning more disruption to travel and power lines is likely. And that will continue for the next 24 and that will continue for the next 2a hours along some of the travel routes, where planes ha