superted is making a comeback the teddy bear with magic powers that became a cartoon favourite among a generation of children is being brought back to life once again. hello and welcome to bbc news. a serving metropolitan police officer has appeared in court, charged with the kidnap and murder of sarah everard. she disappeared while walking home in south london ten days ago, and the 33 year old s body was discovered in woodland in kent on wednesday. wayne couzens, who s a8, appeared before magistrates this morning. the duchess of cambridge is among many to have laid flowers at clapham common, where a vigil in memory of sarah was to take place. but that memorial has now been cancelled because of covid restrictions. helena wilkinson reports. arriving at westminster magistrates court this morning, pc wayne couzens believed to be in this police van. the 48 year old met police officer joined the force two years ago. today he appeared in the dock charges of kidnap and murder w
hello and welcome to bbc news. the prime minister says he will do everything he can to make women feel safer on the streets after the kidnap and murder of sarah everard and said he and carrie would be lighting a candle for her tonight. at clapham common, where a planned vigil was to take place later, many laid flowers in memory of sarah, among them was the duchess of cambridge. but that memorial has now been cancelled because of covid restrictions and the public are being encouraged to take part in doorstep vigils instead. this morning, wayne couzens, a serving metropolitan police officer, appeared in court, charged with her kidnap and murder. sarah everard disappeared while walking home in south london ten days ago, and the 33 year old s body was discovered in woodland in kent on wednesday. our correspondent kathryn stanczyszyn is on clapham common. kathryn. yes, there was supposed to be an official vigil here at 6:30pm tonight, that was cancelled after the women s safety ca
of the country over easter. former formula 1 commentator murray walker has died. he was 97. walker was appointed an obe in 1996 for his services to broadcasting and motor racing. the prime minister says he will do everything he can to make women feel safe on the streets after the kidnap and murder of sarah everard and said he and carrie would light a candle for her tonight. at clapham common, where a planned vigil was to take place, many laid flowers in memory of sarah among them was the duchess of cambridge. but that memorial has now been cancelled because of covid restrictions and the public are being encouraged to take part in doorstep vigils instead. this morning, wayne couzens, a serving metropolitan police officer appeared in court, charged with her kidnap and murder. sarah everard disappeared while walking home in south london ten days ago, and the 33 year old s body was discovered in woodland in kent on wednesday. our correspondent kathryn stanczyszyn is on clapham
hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world. hundreds of women in london have gathered in defiance of covid rules to hold a memorial for sarah everard. she was kidnapped and murdered two weeks ago and her death has become the focus of widespread anger in the uk about sexual violence against women. this was the scene a little while ago ago as groups of women gathered on clapham common in south london, near to where sarah everard was last seen. they held a candlelit vigil, despite the official cancellation of the event because of coronavirus restrictions. concern about case has been fuelled by the charging of a serving police officer with sarah everard s murder. and there s criticism too for the way the police have tried to break up saturday s event. there was supposed to be an official vigil here at 6:30pm. that was cancelled after the women s safety campaign group reclaim these streets failed to get a judge to overturn the metropolitan police s order th
tonight at ten candlelight vigils have been held around the country, to remember sarah everard. hundreds turned out in clapham in south london, where the 33 year old disappeared, 11 days ago. i just want to show my support. it s really, really upset me, what s happened. it could have been any one - of our daughters or their friends. it sjust horrid. but there were scuffles, as police tried to clear the area, citing the covid risks of large gatherings. the 48 year old met police officer, wayne couzens, who s been charged with sarah s kidnap and murder, made his first court appearance today. also tonight. in myanmar, security forces open fire on protesters during more demonstrations against the military coup. wales edge closer to another grand slam with a convincing win over italy. so, it s ready, it is go, go, go. and the voice of formula one, murray walker has died, at the age of 97. good evening. candlelight vigils have been held around the country to remember sarah ever