Viewers joining us from the united states, all around the, world i am paula newton. We begin in maine or police are in the second night of hunting for the suspect in two backtoback shootings that killed 18 people and wounded more than a dozen others. Law enforcement descended on the suspects last known, addressed just a few hours, go authorities were later heard shouting you are under, arrest had come out with your hands up. Though it appears, at the suspect was not there at the time. Police are searching officials are staying vigilant, remaining, inside and lock their doors as this war as they plan to investigate in the coming hours. Now schools and Government Properties will again be closed on friday, while the suspect is still on the loose. Hundreds of local, state, and federal agents are involved in the, search and that investigation into wednesdays massacre. This is the deadliest Mass Shooting in the states this year, it took place that two locations wednesday evening. First a Bow
Come into force today, affecting refugees and visitors from six mainly muslim countries. The German Parliament has voted to legalise Same Sex Marriage, granting gay and lesbian couples full marital rights including child adoption. Also the welsh turtle who is now having fun in the sun. A rare sea turtle called menai who washed up on an Anglesey Beach is taken to gran canaria to an Anglesey Beach is taken to gran ca naria to be an Anglesey Beach is taken to gran canaria to be released. And british world number one tennis player andy murray will begin the defence of his wimbledon title against a qualifier or a lucky loser on monday. Good morning. Its friday the 30th ofjune. Im annita mcveigh. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. Cladding fitted to Grenfell Tower during its refurbishment was changed to a version which cost nearly £300,000 less, a document seen by the bbc has revealed. At least 80 people were killed when the tower block in west london was destroyed by fire two weeks ago. A Counc
Nationals will still need permission to settle here after brexit. Good morning. How quickly do you expect to get your online groceries . Well, ill be finding out about a new click and collect service in half an hour. In sport, its sensational celtic. The scottish champions almost guarantee their place in the Champions League group stages, thanks to a 5 0 home win over astana. And carol has the weather. Good morning. Currently we have rain pushing off in the direction of the north sea. As that clears we are into sunshine and showers, but parts of Southern Scotland and Northern England will miss those showers altogether. I will have the details inis altogether. I will have the details in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. Students across england, wales and Northern Ireland will receive their a level results today, determining their admission into higher education. In england, its the first year that students will get results after major reforms to a levels, including a move
Also coming up, most of the historic world war ii aircraft making up the battle of Britain Memorial flight have been grounded. One display has already been cancelled. And production was halted on the 6th of march Mission Impossible film, because its star tom cruise broke his ankle while performing a stunt while filming in london. This is bbc news and these are the top good morning. Its thursday 17th august. Im rebecca jones. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. Thousands of teenagers across england, wales and Northern Ireland have received their a level results this morning. In england, the results marked a major reform to the exams introduced by the government, including a move away from coursework and modular exams in 13 subjects and a decision to separate as levels to form stand alone qualifications. There was a fall of 0. 2 in the overall pass rate which was down to 97. 9 . But there was an increase in the number of students awarded the top grades with 26. 3 of entries receiving either an
Were live until 11 this morning. Well also be discussing what trumps been up to in his first days as president. And have you had toast this morning . Government food scientists are warning that toast along with other Starchy Foods like chips and roast potatoes could cause cancer if they are overcooked. We will have your Essential Guide to the perfect slice. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning. Our top story today the Prime Minister, theresa may, is to announce her plans to boost industry in britain. She sees the government having a new, more active role, intervening where necessary to help businesses. Her strategy will be unveiled at a Cabinet Meeting in the North West Of England later. 0ur industry correspondent, john moylan, has more. How can the government ensure the economy is fit for the future . For the business secretary, greg clark, places like this are part of the answer. It is a new Automotive Innovation Centre in warwick, backed by government a