Household names from the worlds of showbiz, sport and politics have been recognised in the new year honours list. The singer Olivia Newton john, has been made a dame. Four members of englands World Cup Winning Cricket Team including ben stokes have been recognised, as has sir eltonjohn. Lizo mzimba reports. Youre the one i want Olivia Newton john says shes honoured and grateful to be made a dame for services to charity, Cancer Research and entertainment. A damehood, too, for Floella Benjamin for her life long work with childrens charities. Absolutely amazing to be recognised this way, for doing charity work. I realised that a childhood lasts a lifetime, and i had to give back to children. Because when i did play school, 43 years ago, i realised children didnt have a voice. There are knighthoods for two british film makers steve mcqueen, who directed the oscar winning 12 years a slave, and sam mendes, who directed bond films skyfall and spectre. In the world of sport, eoin morgan, who c
The aircraft was carrying seven people but officials said there were no signs of survivors. Earlier, localjounalist blaze lovell told us what will happen next in the investigation. A british man who won one of europes biggest lottery jackpots, has died after a short illness. Colin weir and wife, chris, from largs in north ayrshire, claimed the £161 million euromillions prize in 2011. At the time it was one of europes biggest ever lottery wins after a series of rollovers boosted the jackpot. The duchess of cambridge has praised the work of midwives in an open letter to the profession. Highlighting the work they do, Kate Middleton said it was of fundamental importance to the Early Years Development of children. Kensington palace released these pictures of the duchess, after she spent two days at a maternity unit. She described the experience as a privilege. If you got a remote controlled car for christmas, it probably wont match up to the one that nasa has just unveiled. Sorry about tha
Has been ruled out for the remainder of the series with a fractured finger. There was late drama as wasps snatched a win over bristol in rugby unions premiership. Nizaam carrs try in the 80th minute earned the visitors a surprise victory. Bristol could have gone top with a win, but were denied right at the end at ashton gate. In the pro 1a, ulster signed off the year in style. They crossed the line five times as they thrashed connacht by 35 points to 3 in belfast to earn a bonus point victory at a sold out kingspan. Tyson fury and Deontay Wilder have finally confirmed the date of their much anticipated rematch. The fight will take place in las vegas on the 22nd of february next year with wilders wbc world heavyweight title on the line. The last meeting between the pair in los angeles 12 months ago ended in a controversial draw. Anthonyjoshua holds the other three major heavyweight titles. The yacht comanche, skippered byjim cooney has won the 75th edition of the annual sydney to hobart
Newton john is made a dame for services to Cancer Research and entertainment. Recognition also for members of englands world cup winning cricket team. The woman whose husband and two children drowned at a resort in spain on Christmas Eve says all three could swim and blames a fault with the pool. Good morning. Manchester city throw away a two goal lead to lose at wolves in the premier league. That leaves them 14 points behind leaders liverpool. Good morning. A very mild weekend ahead, with temperatures up into the mid teens for some. How mild will it stay as we approach new year . More details coming up. Its saturday the 28th of december. Our top story d day veteran Harry Billinge has received an mbe in the annual new year honours list. The 94 year old was recognised for his Fund Raising Efforts around this summers d day commemorations. Hes one of nearly 1,100 people to have received an award, including singer and actor Olivia Newton john. This report from our entertainment corresponde
Brink of extension. This is more than 100 people have had to be primarily down to the decrease in rescued by Emergency Services as poaching gorillas were hunted for meat. But in an effort to protect pa rt rescued by Emergency Services as part of the midlands where hit by the gorillas, poachers were trained flooding and rising water. There are to become Mountain Guides and more than 100 flood warnings in porters here, further supporting tourism. So, talk to me about the england and was. 0ur reporter poaching here . No problem, but there is no problem because we keep reports from evesham, where the river avon has burst its banks. Avoiding it happening by involving them in the community. We keep on. But of course, more gorillas means so would you like us to bring you out of the property, because of the water . They need more space. The government you would like to be evacuated . Rescue boats have been launched has now pledged to expand the forest throughout the day in evesham, as water le