died at the age of 93. legal history will be made later today as broadcasters will air judges sentencing remarks from crown courts in england and wales for the first time time following a change in the law. # everybody needs good neighbours.# and farewell to neighbours after four decades teary eyed fans in australia prepare to watch the show s final episode. hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world. the opening ceremony of the 22nd commonwealth games takes place in birmingham tonight. prince charles will represent the queen and 30,000 people will be inside the alexander stadium, with millions more watching around the world. the show will include performances from local music and dance groups, emphasising the city s diversity. more than 5,000 athletes are set to compete over a packed 11 days. they will be representing 72 nations and territories. the queen s baton will also be a key part of that ceremony, after being carried for 294 days through com
and birmingham to enjoy. so it s notjust money the government has pumped into helping to put on a fantastic commonwealth games, it s also about what s left behind for birmingham as well. i m joined now by baton holder, dr samara afzal thank you forjoining us. what did it mean to you when you found out you were going to be one of those carrying the pattern? goad you were going to be one of those carrying the pattern? good morning. it was carrying the pattern? good morning. it was exciting carrying the pattern? good morning. it was exciting when carrying the pattern? good morning. it was exciting when i carrying the pattern? good morning. it was exciting when i got carrying the pattern? good morning. it was exciting when i got the - it was exciting when i got the e mail and i couldn t believe it, i showed my friends and family, it was such a huge honour and privilege to be able to hold it in my home city in birmingham. be able to hold it in my home city in birmingham. be able to