environment experts blame the recent heatwave and drought in parts of the uk for autumnal conditions which are already being seen in england, a month ahead of time. good afternoon. train passengers are facing a further day of disruption after thousands of rail workers started another 2a hour walk out in a dispute over pay and conditions. across the country, only around 20% of services are running. the government say the strikes could be ended if the unions put the pay deals on offer to their members. this report from our correspondent, helena wilkinson. a now familiar sight for rail passengers across the country half empty stations, weekend plans and services severely disrupted. so, we ve had to leave early from home due to the strike action. obviously that s gonna take a lot of time now to get to the stadium and we re worried about what time we will get back and also what time the trains are running till. obviously, like, i am only quite young as well, so without me gettin
Have made a range of allegations about brands controlling, abusive and predatory behaviour. Brand has denied the allegations and said his relationships have been always consensual. We now have a statement from Russell Brands agents. That statement from Russell Brands agents. Lets hearfrom our entertainment correspondent lizo mzimba. This joint investigation by the sunday times. The times and channel four dispatches says that four women have made allegations of Sexual Assaults by him between the years 2006 and 2013. During the time of these allegations, Russell Brand was probably one of the best known celebrities in the country. He was presenting on bbc radio two. He was presenting on channel four and many, many other places. And he was also, as you say, acting in hollywood films. You know, his fame had spread across the atlantic. Now, the investigation says that around ten years ago, brand met a businesswoman who theyre calling nadia. She says they did have consensual sex, but when the
The newspaper also reported that others have made a range of allegations about brands controlling, abusive and predatory behaviour. Brand has denied the allegations and said his relationships have been always consensual. We now have a statement from Russell Brands agents. It reads. That statement from Russell Brands agents. Lets hear from our entertainment correspondent lizo mzimba and a warning the details are disturbing. This joint investigation by the sunday times. The times and channel four dispatches says that four women have made allegations of Sexual Assaults by him between the years 2006 and 2013. During the time of these allegations, Russell Brand was probably one of the best known celebrities in the country. He was presenting on bbc radio two. He was presenting on channel four and many, many other places. And he was also, as you say, acting in hollywood films. You know, his fame had spread across the atlantic. Now, the investigation says that around ten years ago, brand met a
Were heard in a number of towns and cities, while slogans have been sprayed in public spaces. Confronted by supporters of the regime for refusing to wear a headscarf in public. This iranian woman remains defiant, despite her picture being taken and being threatened with legal action. Scenes from the streets of karaj a city near irans capital. Its a rebellious act, unthinkable before last years uprising. The unrest was sparked by the death of mahsa amini in custody. The 22 year old was arrested by the Morality Police, accused of not adhering to the strict dress code rules. Chanting her death sparked nationwide protests, which continued for months, with women taking a leading role. One year on, The Mass Street Protests may have died down, but the determination of many iranians to push for Regime Change is unwavering. Mariam took part in the demonstrations since the first day. She says last years events have already brought about fundamental changes to society. I think its like something
A ceremony at her grave. The iranian authorities have tightened security across the country to try to prevent a new wave of street demonstrations. Overnight, Anti Government chants were heard in a number of towns and cities, while slogans have been sprayed in public spaces. Baran abbasi from bbc persian has been looking at whats changed for Women In Iran in the past 12 months. Confronted by supporters of the regime for refusing to wear a headscarf in public. This Iranian Woman remains defiant, despite her picture being taken and being threatened with legal action. Scenes from the streets of karaj, a city near irans capital. Its the rebellious act, unthinkable before last years uprising. The unrest was sparked by the death of mahsa amini in custody. The 22 year old was arrested by the Morality Police accused of not adhering to the strict dress code rules. Her death sparked nationwide protests, which continues for months, with women taking a leading role. One year on, The Mass Street Pro