Watched the fires approach. A dozen residentsjumped into this water tank to escape. 84 year old Marta Da Conceicao was helped in by her daughter. Oh god, oh god, it was awful, she tells me. Like hell. Of national mourning. The country now asks why its most isolated residents were left to save themselves. James reynolds, bbc news, central portugal. The former play school and play away presenter brian cant has died at the age of 83. A house with a door. A mainstay of childrens tv throughout the 1960s and 70s he also provided the voiceovers for programmes such as Camberwick Green and trumpton. Brian cant had been suffering from parkinsons disease for a number of years. There have been many tributes today toa there have been many tributes today to a real pioneer of childrens television. The National Gallery of ireland, home to great masters including caravaggio, rembrandt and goya, has played a leading role in Irish Culture for more than 150 years, inspiring giants such as George Bernard s
Ruled russia, as president or Prime Minister, he hasnt done it alone. Hes been backed by a coterie of trusted associates, connected through past ties in St Petersburg, or in the kgb or in business. One of mr putins inner circle is my guest today. Vladimir yakunin ran Russian Railways for a decade and was a close putin adviser. So much so the us made him a target of sanctions after the invasion of crimea. He left the railway two years ago. Is he still a true believer in the putin project . Vladimiryakunin, welcome to hardtalk. Hello. I think its fair to say, you, for a decade more, were one of Vladimir Putins closest associates and advisers. In general terms, as you look at putins impact upon russia, would you say that you believe he is taking russia in a very positive direction . Thank you for your introduction. Listen, to tell the truth, i never considered myself a voice to be in the position to be considered an adviser of mr putin. I was doing my business, i was ceo, i was the head o
Developing story in brussels. Now on bbc news its time for hardtalk. Welcome to hardtalk, im stephen sacker. For the 17 years Vladimir Putin has ruled russia, as president or Prime Minister, he hasnt done it alone. Hes been backed by a coterie of trusted associates, connected through past ties in St Petersburg, or in the kgb or in business. One of mr putins inner circle is my guest today. Vladimir yakunin ran Russian Railways for a decade and was a close putin adviser. So much so the us made him a target of sanctions after the invasion of crimea. He left the railway two years ago. Is he still a true believer in the putin project . Vladimiryakunin, welcome to hardtalk. Hello. I think its fair to say, you, for a decade or more, were one of Vladimir Putins closest associates and advisers. In general terms, as you look at putins impact upon russia, would you say that you believe he is taking russia in a very positive direction . Thank you for your introduction. Listen, to tell the truth, i
Developing story in brussels. Now on bbc news its time for hardtalk. Welcome to hardtalk, im stephen sacker. For the 17 years Vladimir Putin has ruled russia, as president or Prime Minister, he hasnt done it alone. Hes been backed by a coterie of trusted associates, connected through past ties in St Petersburg, or in the kgb or in business. One of mr putins inner circle is my guest today. Vladimir yakunin ran Russian Railways for a decade and was a close putin adviser. So much so the us made him a target of sanctions after the invasion of crimea. He left the railway two years ago. Is he still a true believer in the putin project . Vladimiryakunin, welcome to hardtalk. Hello. I think its fair to say, you, for a decade or more, were one of Vladimir Putins closest associates and advisers. In general terms, as you look at putins impact upon russia, would you say that you believe he is taking russia in a very positive direction . Thank you for your introduction. Listen, to tell the truth, i
Were live until 11 this morning. Well bring you the developing news on ba rclays bank. Well bring you the developing news on Barclays Bank. Four individuals are facing Fraud Conspiracy charges including the former Chief Executive. Its a complex story and oui executive. Its a complex story and our correspondent will be here to explain. Get in touch on everything we are talking about this morning. Our top story today. The family of a man arrested after a Terror Attack near a London Mosque say they are shocked and devastated. Father of four Darren Osborne was held on suspicion of Attempted Murder and terror offences after a Van Hit Muslim Worshippers in Finsbury Park. Last night a vigil took place near the scene of the attack. Simon clemison reports. Call to prayer. They came to break their fast with prayer, just as they had 2a hours a demonstration that nothing has changed, ramadan too important to miss. Everyone is still feeling shocked about what happened, there is a little bit of fear