Martin peters who scored englands second goal in the 1966 World Cup Final against west germany, has died aged 76. Hed been diagnosed with alzheimers disease. Martin peters spent a large part of his career at west ham. The club released a statement on their website announcing his death saying, the 1966 world cup winner passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of saturday morning, following a long and courageous battle with illness. Tributes from current and former players have been paid to Martin Peters. On twitter, Martin Peters World Cup Winning Team mate sir geoff hurst said, today is a very sad day for football and for me personally. Martin peters was one of the all time greats and a close friend and colleague of mine for in excess of 50 years. A fellow World Cup Final goalscorer and my west ham partner for years along with bobby moore rip old friend. earlier we heard from steve perryman, a former teammate of Martin Peters at tottenham in the 70s. He told us how he wil
Alex salmond appears in court accused of Sexual Offences while he was first minister of scotland. He denies the charges. Two metal detectorists have been found guilty of stealing and concealing a viking hoard of coins and jewellry worth millions of pounds much of which is still missing. In a moment, it will be time for sportsday. But first, a look at what else is coming up this evening on bbc news. In beyond 100 days at 7pm, well bring you the very latest on the trump impeachment hearing in washington. After 8pm, what now for Prince Andrew . Well ask what impact the story has had on the royal family. And at 10. 1i0pm and 11. 30pm, well have a first look at tomorrow mornings front pages in the papers. Joining me tonight are our reviewers, nicola bartlett, Political Correspondent from the daily mirror, and olivia utley, deputy leader writer from the sun. Hope you can join hope you canjoin us hope you can join us for that. Thats all ahead on bbc news. Now, though, its sportsday. Hello and
After being accused of inciting political unrest. More than two million adults havent been able to access a dentist in england in the last two years. And, the special one is back in the premier league, Jose Mourinho is announced as the new tottenham manager. Coming up on bbc news, wales are going to the euros, victory over hungary secures qualification as ryan giggs describes it as one of the greatest nights of his life. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Senior conservatives have rejected criticism of the decision to change the name of one of the partys twitter accounts during last nights tv debate between Boris Johnson and jeremy corbyn. One of the partys accounts was rebranded as a Fact Checking service. Twitter says it will act if the party does it again and the Electoral Commission has reminded all parties that they must campaign responsibly. This report from our Political Correspondentjessica parker. Looking online, watch to take at face value . Last night, a brie
European footballs boss explains why theres still so much more to do. We are well aware that we have to do more, that we have to try more, and the situation is not the same as 20 years ago. Its much worse and its getting worse and worse. Commentator bowled him its all over. Eight wickets that led to a famous ashes victory england fast bowler bob willis dies aged 70. One in two children in this part of grimsby grow up in poverty. How do britains poorest families see the election . A special report. Look whos wrapping the Christmas Presents americas first lady visits the Salvation Army in east london. And coming up on bbc news, a first return to the club that sacked him Jose Mourinho will be in the old trafford dugout tonight, but as manager for his new team, tottenham. A good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. Nato leaders have ended their 70th anniversary meeting in watford. Borisjohnson, who hosted the gathering of the wests military alliance, spoke of the solidarity at the h
The intervention from the chief rabbi has prompted a leading Muslim Organisation to criticise the conservatives for their handling of claims of islamophobia in the party. In other news. Dont give this man your vote because of his brexit policy thats the message from former tory cabinet minister lord heseltine. A present senior minister hit back. Michael i think advised people to vote liberal democrat in the european election. So in that sense he is consistent. But i do think he is wrong on this. A bleak outlook, says the un on Climate Change. The world has to act much faster to avoid Dangerous Levels of global warming. Coming up on afternoon live, all the sport with ben croucher. Ho isato ho is a to lead Tottenham Hotspur at home for the first time tonight. He says he likes the love his fans give their side. And andy murrays thoughts on retirement. Thanks, ben. And another ben ben rich has all the weather. We have had some cloud and outbreaks of rain. It has been mild. That will change