good morning. we ve got some will bring you all the details, but i ve come here to learn more coming up shortly. disruptive and potentially dangerous about local projects that are trying weather on the cards today, as storm to rectify some of the problems that have been caused in part ciara ‘s sweeping end. severe gales storm ciara is arriving by tourism, too. right across the british isles. it is sunday 9 february. in the uk this morning, our top story: strong winds, bringing high winds, and we re starting with something flipping heck! flooding and heavy rain heavy rain and large waves as well. heavy rain and flooding are expected across the country. severe weather warnings that up until now, most tourists one minute i was just floating, this morning as storm ciara arrives in the uk. are in place, with winds haven t wanted to see then antoine said, look below you. we have got amber warnings in force. of 80 mph predicted. on their pristine beaches, forecasters are predict
Down at the same time, and drains are blocked instantly. Much of the coast has been hit with roads left impassable, while travellers were left stranded, and theres further disruption to come. The forecast is for more bad weather, with high winds and blizzards. Also tonight. Another victim of the coronavirus is confirmed in the uk. History in the making in ireland, as sinn fein gains huge support in the countrys general election. And im reporting live from the oscars red carpet for the 92nd Academy Awards. Good evening. Theres been widespread disruption to roads, railways and ports today, along with thousands of homes being left without electricity, after the most powerful storm so far this winter battered the uk. Storm ciara brought high winds, heavy rain and flooding, with some rivers bursting their banks. Winds in excess of 90 miles an hour led to Power Outages right across england, and parts of south wales. There are now 159 flood warnings in place, and yellow warnings for high wind
As tinsel town gears up for the Academy Awards, well look at what can be expected at tonights ceremony. And coming up at half past, sportsday will bring you the best of the action from france against italy in the six nations. Good afternoon. Severe gales and heavy rain are affecting the length and breadth of the uk as storm ciara sweeps in, causing flooding and widespread travel disruption. Gusts of more than 100 Miles Per Hour have been recorded in the highlands. There are nearly 300 flood warnings in place, and airlines have cancelled dozens of flights. Thousands of people have been left without power. With more, heres our correspondent helena wilkinson. This is blackpool, one of the coastal areas bearing the brunt of storm ciara. Severe gales and heavy rain are sweeping across the country, causing difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions. This is as close as im going to get, behind a building, so its up to everybody, really, isnt it . They know their own limitations. Its crazy,
Will gompertz, bbc for the Academy Awards well look at what can be expected news, los angeles. At tonights ceremony. Thats it. Ill be back with the late news at ten. Now on bbc one, time for the news where you are. And coming up at half past, bye for now. Well bring you highlights from the six nations game between france and italy. After the most powerful storm to hit the uk so far this winter, theres been widespread disruption on the roads and railways, welcome to bbc london. And thousands of homeshave im alice bhandhukravi. First tonight, more on the impact of storm ciara, which has been been left without power. Lashing the uk and parts of the capital. The high winds have meant trains have been cancelled and trees have fallen onto cars. Heres Alice Salfield with a round up. Storm ciara has brought heavy rain and flooding, the moment a tree falls with rivers bursting their banks. Onto a busy road in victoria, winds in excess of 90 miles an hour have led to power outtages appearing to
After the extended Lunar New Year break. But with severe restrictions still in place, how long before a return to normality . Prayers for the 29 People Killed in thailands mass shooting as thousands attend a vigil. Good morning. Its 9am here in singapore, 1am in london and 5pm in los angeles, where the oscars are underway. Live now to hollywood and our correspondent, peter bowes. Dressed very dapper lead for us, i believe. Can you sum up some of the excitement over there . Tremendous excitement, as you say. The oscars are getting under way, the 92nd Academy Awards, and the excitement is because there are probably two oi because there are probably two or three pictures that could win the top prize at the end of the night. It could be the film that a lot of people up until a few weeks ago hadnt really considered, parasite from south korea, or one of the other big hitters like nineteen seventeen oi hitters like nineteen seventeen or once upon hitters like nineteen seventeen oronce upona h