today, a message from abdeslam. as the trial opened, the judge asked for his profession. fighter with the islamic state, he replied. this case includes almost 2000 civil plaintiffs, many of whom have opted not to testify. translation: the suffering is unspeakable. it is inexpressible, but they expect tough justice. the acts these defendants are accused of are particularly monstrous. the trial is being held in a specially built chamber inside the old courts ofjustice to fit its scale and security demands. this trial is the antidote to the chaos and panic of that night six years ago, the moment when the french state reasserts control and turns national trauma into national history. joseph s wife armelle died in the bataclan that night. they had gone out to celebrate the launch of the riverboat company he now runs alone. how does he feel about looking
night six years ago, the moment when the french state reasserts control and turns national trauma into national history. joseph s wife armelle died in the bataclan that night. they had gone out to celebrate the launch of the riverboat company he now runs alone. how does he feel about looking salah abdeslam in the eyes? translation: to me, he is | nonexistent, he isjust a face. i have seen the attackers myself that night at the bataclan. when they were shooting at us, they shot at us twice. the first time, we were able to escape. the second time, no. joseph told me he was afraid of coming here today. fear is something he knows about. justice is the antidote he needs. lucy williamson, bbc news, paris. the education minister, gavin williamson, has admitted making a genuine mistake after he confused the footballer marcus rashford with
The show also featured two new award categories. Most Innovative Fundraising Idea reflected the extraordinary circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its impact on heritage rail. Diesel Locomotion acknowledged the importance of diesel power in railway history.
The HRA Awards recognise a wide range of achievements and distinctions across the entire heritage railway industry, and the awards acknowledge individuals and institutions as well as railways, tramways and cliff railways. In spite of the overwhelming impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, several categories saw a record number of submissions and shortlisted entrants.
The Lord Faulkner Award for the Young Volunteer of the Year recognises the crucial importance of succession generations in securing the future of heritage rail, and acknowledges a distinguished contribution made by one or more young volunteers, under the age of 26. The winner was Oliver Edwards, of the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway. Runners-up were the Severn