I think its a fundamental change and a very important decision. Trustees say its time to end the Toxic Association with slavery. If ive got members of staff who are uncomfortable coming in the building, if there are people, bristolians, and people from further afield who feel that this place isnt for them because of perceived associations, then thats something i cant be doing with. Like other ports around the uk, this city is still struggling to come to terms with the role that it played in the brutality of the slave trade. A period which brought wealth and influence, but which also caused lasting shame. So for some, todays announcement was a pointless attempt to air brush history. For others, its a moral victory. Id look at that and think a disgusting man. He could have been involved in the transportation of my ancestors to a life of hardship. I think its far too pc. I think its ludicrous. I mean, its at colston hall for donkeys years. Thats the brand and thats what we should stick wi
Members of the us senate have been at the white house today to be briefed on the deepening crisis involving north korea. The americans have started installing an anti Missile Defence system in neighbouring south korea in response to the Weapons Programmes being developed by pyongyang. China has accused the us of destabilising the region. But the state Department Said it was still open to negotiations to resolve the crisis. Our North America editor jon sopel reports. This isnt for real but it looks terrifyingly like it. A Live Fire Exercise conducted by 2000 us and south korean troops, just miles from the north korean border at a time of extraordinary tension. Its a show of force, and a show of unity. A Military Exercise with an unmistakable message to the souths unpredictable northern neighbour we want peace, but we are ready for all eventualities. In washington this morning, the head of us Pacific Command put it like this. As President Trump and secretary mattis have made clear, all o
Members of the us senate have been at the white house today to be briefed on the deepening crisis involving north korea. The americans have started installing an anti Missile Defence system in neighbouring south korea in response to the Weapons Programmes being developed by pyongyang. China has accused the us of destabilising the region. But the state Department Said it was still open to negotiations to resolve the crisis. Our North America editor jon sopel reports. This isnt for real but it looks terrifyingly like it. A Live Fire Exercise conducted by 2000 us and south korean troops, just miles from the north korean border at a time of extraordinary tension. Its a show of force, and a show of unity. A Military Exercise with an unmistakable message to the souths unpredictable northern neighbour we want peace, but we are ready for all eventualities. In washington this morning, the head of us Pacific Command put it like this. As President Trump and secretary mattis have made clear, all o
Members of the us senate have been at the white house today to be briefed on the deepening crisis involving north korea. The americans have started installing an anti Missile Defence system in neighbouring south korea in response to the Weapons Programmes being developed by pyongyang. China has accused the us of destabilising the region. But the state Department Said it was still open to negotiations to resolve the crisis. Our North America editor jon sopel reports. This isnt for real but it looks terrifyingly like it. A Live Fire Exercise conducted by 2000 us and south korean troops, just miles from the north korean border at a time of extraordinary tension. Its a show of force, and a show of unity. A Military Exercise with an unmistakable message to the souths unpredictable northern neighbour we want peace, but we are ready for all eventualities. In washington this morning, the head of us Pacific Command put it like this. As President Trump and secretary mattis have made clear, all o
British scientists develop a blood test, which can detect the return of lung cancer, before it shows on conventional scans. And, the concert hall in bristol, soon to be renamed, because of associations with the slave trade. And coming up in Sportsday On Bbc News tottenham needed a win tonight at Crystal Palace to reduce chelseas lead at the top of the Premier League to four points find out how they got on at selhurst park. Good evening. All members of the us senate, have been at the white house this evening, to be briefed on the deepening crisis, involving north korea. The americans have started installing an anti Missile Defence system, in neighbouring south korea, in response to the Weapons Programmes being developed by the north. China has accused The Americans of destabilising the entire region. But the Us State Department said tonight it was still open to negotiations to try to resolve the crisis, as our North America Editorjon Sopel reports. This isnt for real but it looks terrif