In actual fact, its an art gallery on the street. Its hoped that remembering this Manchester Music legend in such a striking way will encourage people who walk past it or who come to see it to open up that conversation about mental health. Its nice that manchester remembers and, yeah, its a wonderful tribute. Ive just watched so many people smile and be absolutely blown away with the sight of it this morning, just parked here so, yeah, its nice, its lovely. For the next few days, mars is at its biggest and brightest as it lines up with earth on the same side of the sun. The positioning means the red planet will be clearly visible as the brightest object in the night sky. This arangement takes place every 26 months. At one point on tuesday evening, mars, the earth and the sun will all be in a Straight Line a moment astronomers call opposition. Now, the weather with sarah keith lucas. Hello, sunday has brought most of us some dry, pleasant weather. We have had the sky and sunshine, but t
Hello this is bbc news with me, martine croxall. The headlines. Mayors in the north of england say the chancellors coronavirus financial help package doesnt go far enough, and call for additional support. Boris johnson will announce new measures on monday to tackle coronavirus in england with some areas of the north warned they are likely to face tougher restrictions. Wearing a face mask in all work places and outdoors should be compulsory, says the british medical association. President trump says hes feeling great, as he makes his first public appearance following treatment for coronavirus although aides are yet to confirm whether hes still contagious. Armenia and azerbaijan agree to a humanitarian ceasefire, following two weeks of intense fighting over the disputed territory of nagorno karabakh. Recognition for the uks un sung heroes of the pandemic as hundreds of key workers and volunteers are recognised in the delayed queens birthday honours. Now on bbc news five years ago, more t
Persistent rain moving across eastern areas but for showers following on behind our heavy and brisk wind as well it feels chilly. There is sunshine to be found and drier weather through this evening and overnight. Parts of southern scotland, showers easing in the west but generally speaking the breeze will continue to prevent any frost oi will continue to prevent any frost or fold problems will continue to prevent any frost orfold problems for will continue to prevent any frost or fold problems for the will continue to prevent any frost orfold problems for the rest will continue to prevent any frost or fold problems for the rest of the uk. It promises fine weather tomorrow morning and showers as winds ease from the west. Fewer shells, lighter winds away from the east coast where there will be showers. For most it will feel a little less cold as the temperatures respond to the sunshine. It is a respite from the showers because there is more rain due on monday. Hello this is bbc news, im
Afghanistan’s top-order pounced on a lethargic New Zealand to post 159 for six batting first in their Group C match of the T20 World Cup at the Guyana National Stadium