Why fewer shoppers and more closures made july an especially tough time for retailers. Ill have the details. A Fabulous Four and a perfect start to the new premier League Season for Manchester United, who thump chelsea at old trafford and inflict a first defeat for Frank Lampard. Good morning. Today we are looking ata good morning. Today we are looking at a mixture of sunshine and showers. Showers in the north and west, have very heavier and thundery showers in the south east, in between some sunshine, and this weeks weather remains unsettled. Ill have more in 15 minutes. Its monday, august 12. Our top story drug crime has risen in rural areas but fallen sharply in major city centres. A bbc investigation has found that in some villages in england and wales it has more than quadrupled in five years. The findings highlight concern about the spread of so called county lines gangs which traffic drugs using children and vulnerable people. Dan johnson reports. The latest frontier in the figh
Has affected results. Financially dependent on their partner. A third of women say theyd struggle to pay the bills if their relationship broke down. Ill look at why. A super man for the super cup. Liverpools stand in keeper adrian is the hero as the reds beat chelsea on penalties to win their first trophy of the season. We are looking at gusty winds through the irish sea, but a drier day than yesterday for most of us, and fewer showers. Its thursday, the 15th august. Our top story the labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, has laid out plans to take over as caretaker Prime Minister in order to stop a no deal brexit. In a letter to Opposition Party leaders and rebel mps, mr corbyn said his aim was to call a general election and seek a possible extension to the brexit departure date before holding another referendum with the option to remain in the eu. So, what kind of a response might he expect . 0ur Political Correspondent tom bartonjoins us now from westminster. Good morning, tom. This is an o
All check ins at one of the busiest transport hubs in asia were cancelled on tuesday afternoon. There were angry confrontations just before midnight between Security Forces and demonstrators staging a sit in. Protestors used barricades to stop police forcing their way into the building but local media are reporting that the Airport Authority has been granted a court order to evict the occupiers. Our correspondentjonathan head is at the airport and sent this report. This was the day a self styled Democracy Movement came close to mob violence. Fearful of infiltrators, the protesters seized individuals they believed were undercover chinese officers. With emotions so raw it was hard to restrain them. For a second day they had occupied the airport and shut it down. Luggage trolleys rammed together to make effective barricades. Thousands filled the departure hall, mingling with bewildered passengers whose flights were no longer leaving, and at times trying to win their understanding. What st
An uneasy calm has descended on hong kong airport, after pro democracy protestors severely disrupted flights for a second day. All check ins at one of the busiest transport hubs in asia were cancelled on tuesday afternoon. There were angry confrontations just before midnight between Security Forces and demonstrators staging a sit in. Protestors used barricades to stop police forcing their way into the building but local media are reporting that the Airport Authority has been granted a court order to evict the occupiers. Our correspondentjonathan head is at the airport and sent this report. This was the day a self styled Democracy Movement came close to mob violence. Fearful of infiltrators, the protesters seized individuals they believed were undercover chinese officers. With emotions so raw it was hard to restrain them. For a second day they had occupied the airport and shut it down. Luggage trolleys rammed together to make effective barricades. Thousands filled the departure hall, mi
Of the well connected multi millionaire sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. Women going through the menopause face a National Shortage of hormone replacement therapy. And a shock call up for an uncapped player for the England Rugby world cup squad. Hello, a very good evening to you. Welcome to bbc news. Hong Kong International airport was brought to a standstill today, with all flights cancelled after Anti Government protesters occupied parts of the building. Many of them were protesting the actions of police, who on sunday we re actions of police, who on sunday were firing tear gas and bullets at the protesters. Today, the chinese authorities linked the protesters to terrorism. A warning that you may find some of the images in this report from our Global Affairs correspondent, naomi grimley, disturbing. Ground to a halt. Usually, hong Kong International airport is one of the busiest hubs in the world, but today, its planes have been stopped by yet another growing democracy protest. Hundred