This is bbc news, im shaun ley. The headlines at 11 at least eight people have been killed by bushfires in australia, in the deadliest day since the wildfire crisis began. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed and some communities cut off. There are a couple of isolated communities where we have reports of injuries and burn injuries to members of the public. We havent been able to get access via roads or via aircraft. Its tough. It was scary. You dont really know what to do, even if youve thought about it, its hard to know what youd do or feel at that moment, for sure. The mother of the british teenager found guilty of lying about being raped in cyprus says she believes the resort of ayia napa is unsafe. In their new year messages, the Prime Minister says brexit will mark a new chapter
for the uk, while the archbishop of canterbury urges people to reconnect with each other. Celebrations around the uk mark the start of a new decade, with fireworks displays in london, edinburgh and other
For our new years day swim. Further along the east coast, crowds gathered at whitley bay, dressed up and ready to go and despite the dip no longer having an official organiser. The time honoured tradition continued on the isle of man this morning. In penzance, it was the first new years day dip at the jubilee pool. Fabulous to see so many people down, getting cold, getting rid of the hangover and having a splash and some fun. Its really special, the start of the new year, everyone swimming and enjoying themselves, and lets hope it goes on like this with the pool because its a fabulous iconic pool. A chance to reboot, shake off the cobwebs and get those endorphins pumping. For many, a new years day dip is a perfect start to the new decade. Well be taking an in depth look at the papers with our reviewers dawn foster from the guardian and Katherine Forster from the sunday times thats coming up after sportsday. Hello im olly foster heres whats coming up on sportsday tonight. The foxes are
Crisis continues. And in 20 minutes, sportsday takes a look at the new years days fixtures and whether anyone can catch liverpool at the top of the premier league. Good evening. Thousands of people in south eastern australia have been forced to seek refuge on beaches and boats after becoming trapped by advancing bush fires. In the state of victoria, 4000 people, locals and tourists alike, prepared to flee into the ocean as a last resort. Military aircraft and naval ships are being deployed to carry out evacuations and support firefighters. In New South Wales, two more people have been killed and dozens of Properties Destroyed along a stretch of coastline. 0ur sydney correspondent, shaimaa khalil, reports. This is what uncontrollable blazes pushed by strong winds have done to towns across eastern australia. And this is what firefighters have been up against for weeks now. This crew trapped in their fire engine as they fight an impossible battle. In the coastal town of batemans bay in Ne
Of canterbury urges people to reconnect with each other. Celebrations around the uk mark the start of a new decade, with fireworks displays in london, edinburgh and other major cities. And we follow one womans journey to find out what family means as she meets the half siblings she never knew she had, thats in my very extended family in half an hour. Good morning. In australia, eight people have been confirmed dead as the bushfire crisis continues to escalate. Authorities warn that number is likely to rise with many people still missing in New South Wales and victoria. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed and residents in several communities are trapped by bushfires in south eastern australia. From sydney, phil mercer reports. These are extraordinary times in australia. The bushfires have brought terror into the lives of ordinary people. They are devastating and deadly. More lives have been lost. Help is yet to reach some residents whove reportedly suffered burns. It was genuinely ter