reeling, letting in five goals at anfield for the first time in their history in the champions league. the swimming pools struggling to stay afloat an urgent plea from grassroots sports bodies for more government help to pay the energy bills. something needs to happen in some capacity, because if it s not funding, well then, how are these places going to survive? we ve actually got some rain around this morning quite widely. things were brighten up in the north and west later. it will feel chillier. good morning. it s wednesday, 22nd february. the health secretary, stephen barclay, is to meet representatives of the royal college of nursing this morning, after the union suspended a strike planned for next week in england. following months of disputes, the two sides have said they would begin intensive talks on pay, terms and conditions, and reforms. discussions about public sector pay for the next financial year are also underway. our health correspondent sophie hutchinson r
A massive blow to Liverpools Premier League title hopes is inflicted by neighbours everton, who pull off a shock win in the Merseyside Derby, and it pretty much ensures theyre staying up. Good morning. After a chilly start to the good morning. After a chilly start to the day, good morning. After a chilly start to the day, for most of us it will be a to the day, for most of us it will be a day to the day, for most of us it will be a day of to the day, for most of us it will be a day of bright spells Sunny Intervals be a day of bright spells Sunny Intervals and some showers. Not as windy intervals and some showers. Not as windy as intervals and some showers. Not as windy as yesterday but it does remain windy as yesterday but it does remain unsettled and some showers. Not as remain unsettled and some showers. Not as windy as yesterday but it does not as windy as yesterday but it does remain unsettled right the way through does remain unsettled right the way through the weekend. All the de
Prepared for death. I was watching the sunset. I had very much made peace with all. And then a helicopter i heard a helicopter. And for the first time, british Scientists Use Satellite Images to count the entire global population of the endangered northern royal albatross. Good evening. Welcome to bbc news. Its five oclock our main story. The Duke Of Edinburgh has announced he will stop carrying out public engagements this autumn. Buckingham palace says Prince Philip made the decision with the full support of the queen, who will continue to carry out a full programme of official duties. The Duke Of Edinburgh, who will be 96 next month, is the longest Serving Consort in british history. The Prime Minister said she offered him the countrys deepest gratitude and good wishes. Our royal correspondent Nicholas Witchells report contains flash photography. It is an image to which the nation has become accustomed over many decades. The queen and the Duke Of Edinburgh side by side on official bu
Gavin Robinson has said there are lessons to be learned from the Republic of Ireland, after a dismal performance by Sinn Fein which could see it claim just half the seats it targeted in local council and European elections.