Life changing. Plus, marine a is a free man. Royal marine Alexander Blackman, who was jailed for shooting dead a wounded taliban fighter, has been released from prison. Overnight. He received a life term in 2013 for murder, but his conviction was reduced to manslaughter. His wife spoke to this programme in march when she heard the news that he would be released. I spoke to him shortly afterwards and i think it took a little longer for the realisation to hit. I think he had worked very hard to prepare himself for not such good news, so once it had finally dawned on us that we were going to be together soon, we were very happy. Well bring you all the details in the next half hour. Hello, welcome to the programme, were live until am this morning. So much to talk about today, please get in touch, please get in touch. Porna bell was married to rob, a Science Journalist for three years before she discovered he was a secret heroin user. We have been speaking to her in her First Television int
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Back to school for pupils in england and wales, but a warning that some children are months behind in their learning ministers say its vital students return to the classroom. Schools are open, theyre ready for those young people, theyve put in place all the measures that ive been talking about to keep people safe. But it is important for both their educational prospects and their Mental Health that young people are back in school over the course of this week. Two if youve got children going back to school this week how are you feeling about it . vicderbyshire or email victoria bbc. Co. Uk. President Trump Defends one of his supporters whos charged with murdering two people during protests against the Police Shooting of a black man. Marcus rashfords new goal, the Manchester United striker tells the bbc why hes heading up a task force to make sure children dont go hungry. I feel like at times people th
To avoid social contact for around 12 weeks. Government ministers are meeting along with their chief medical advisers. Theyll give an update on the latest information for us later today. The government is also set to announce new measures to support the economy, after warnings that the latest restrictions could put firms out of business. The eu looks set to close borders to most foreign travellers for at least the next month. In a further development, germany has closed non essential shops, most Leisure Facilities, and suspends religious services. France is in lockdown for the next 15 days, with people allowed to leave their homes only to shop for food, go to work, or seek medical help. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. People around the uk are today facing tougher measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus after the Prime Minister urged everyone to avoid unnecessary social contacts, to work from home where possible, and to stay away from pubs and restaurants. Today, the g