Today being no exception. Next tuesday, by the way, ben carson will be here as well, so we want to see you back for that big event. I just want to recognize that we have a lot of notable people but i want to recognize two people, our new president , he is right here in the back. Neil id also recognize my great friend, steve, the chairman of the republican party. [applause] neil these events are made possible by our wonderful sponsors. Their banners are around the room, so please note them. We are very appreciative of what they do so we can continue to do this. Our partner at politics and eggs is the new England Council, a Great Partnership continuing on. Obviously, a little bit busy lately. The chairman and ceo is here, and id like to introduce him for the purposes of an introduction. Jim brett. [applause] james well, good afternoon and welcome, everyone. I too want to thank the president , not just for that very kind word that neil and so many people here have worked with the new Engl
Influenced the east midlands in inside out east midlands. On tonights programme. After his brothers murder, the inspiring story of how jar chose life over a gang life. If youve got a dream, if youve got a vision, theres steps its not going to come overnight. Youve got to work hard, youve got to believe in yourself, and youve got to be focused, this is bbc news. And thats what i try and instil im reged ahmad. Our top stories in all these kids that walk through the door. Pressure on the white house. Whats next for the mercians . The special representative local soldiers reflect to ukraine, kurt volker, on their service and has resigned after being named sacrifice in afghanistan. In a whistleblower report. Friend isnt a Strong Enough word to describe the relationship that we have. And in congress, the us secretary of state mike pompeo is given a week i think we are absolutely brothers. To hand over documents and talking about their generation relating to ukraine, as the democrats step up
Well, first tonight, a deeply personal story from a nottingham musician and youth worker called jah digga. He was 15 when his brother remi was murdered, on september 22 2002. Now, it was a time of unprecedented violence in the city, and also whenjah decided to turn his own life around. Its a sprawling estate on the edge of the city centre. You dont have to look hard to see many of the signs of todays recession. Its a place where yesterdays intentions didnt turn out the way they were meant to. Above all, saint annes is an area where it appears everyone knows someone whos been a victim of crime or whos seen it happen in front of them. Growing up in saint annes in the 90s was. It was home, you know . Im a mummys boy, and the youngest out of five. Ive got a big family, like, cousins, ive got hella cousins. My mother was a single mum. Like, even when times are hard and scrimping and scraping, she always put her youths first, and thats just my mums character. Little dan dan. He didnt give me
Football the way it was say, 20 30 yea rs football the way it was say, 20 30 years ago. The transfer window closes for premier league clubs. Well find out who did the best business as the new season kicks off tonight. And nothing says summer like a wet weather in a festival field. This is one, but others have fallen foul of weather conditions. Some particularly windy conditions. Ill have the full details later in the programme. Its friday august 9th. Our top story the number of people dying from asthma attacks in england and wales is the highest it has been in ten years, according to an analysis of officialfigures. The Charity Asthma uk says the deaths are unnecessary, as too many people are failing to get the basic level of care. With more, heres our Health Correspondent, dominic hughes. Nearly 5 Million People in england and wales suffer from asthma, which can cause coughing, wheezing, a tight chest and breathlessness. Treated properly, it should be easy to manage, but the number of
Massive police presence. Jesse gary is joining us live from the scene. Jesse . Reporter heather, good afternoon to you. San jose police have set up a double perimeter at what is still an active crime scene. We are at the first here. As you move further down the 3200 block of montecito drive, you can see more crime scene tape and more police cars. A short time ago, officers at the equivalent of swap, did a sweep of the area. They moved on to do by a middle school grounds, where the track is, and where the face baseball fields are. Police officials confirmed that are checking to make sure the suspect or suspects are not still in the area. They are also checking for clues in a homicide that may also involve a Home Invasion. There is no information on the victim beyond he is an elderly man. No information on the motive for the crime. We have not been given any suspect prescription information as well or a possible vehicle be to be on the lookout for. The neighbors are concerned but have no