From flooding by slowing heavy rainfall with their dams. They want creatures like this reintroduced nationwide. Not all are convinced. But the beavers here are making their own watery case. Roger harrabin, bbc news, devon. The weather looked nice there but how is it looking today . Nick miller has all the details. Icy rain icy sunshine sunshine and showers today, and mixture, not everyone will catch a shower. Scattered about scotla nd will catch a shower. Scattered about scotland and Northern Ireland, heavy ones with thunder, may catch mixed m, ones with thunder, may catch mixed in, drifting east of england and wales into this evening but they die away. Most places away from the Northern Isles, which they showery, look dry. Mid single figures away from the town and city centres, the grampians remaining freezing, maybe fog around on sunday. Morning sunshine tomorrow and showers get going again in scotland, Northern Ireland and northern england, this batch for wales drifting east, Eastern England staying dry until late of the day, with showers, some places missing the more together and staying dry. 2 celsius possible in spots, most falling short of that. If you want rain on the garden, on monday, Rain Pushes North and east would low pressure bringing stronger wind overnight monday into tuesday across southern parts of the uk. Active wet, windy weather going into next week. Hello, this is bbc news. The headlines at 2 30pm. The Prime Minister has insisted that the conservative position on tax hasnt changed thats after a senior Cabinet Minister appeared to go further than commitments outlined in the conservative manifesto. Meanwhile, the labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been campaigning in lincoln, highlighting his plans for Public Services and a fairer society. Ariana grande makes a surprise visit to fans injured in the Terror Attack at her gig last week ahead of her Benefit Concert tomorrow evening. Now on bbc news, The Travel Show. This week on The Travel Show. Im in a city that spans two continents and 3000 years of history. Wow cold water also on this weeks travel show. Were shaking things up in singapore. Were at a bar in london where the stereo costs more than a house. If you like music, it will blow your mind. And our global guru tackles the choice of rail, road or plane. Take the train istanbul really is a city like no other. Built on the banks of the mighty bosporus strait, it was founded by the greeks, who named it by byzantium. Later, the romans made it their capital of the eastern empire, changing its name to constantinople in honour of the emperor constantine. And for over 500 years it was the seat of power for the sultans, who ruled the Ottoman Empire. Built at the crossroads of europe and asia, it is turkeys largest and best known city. So i got in on the red eye flight, which is about i hours from singapore. But i had a bit of a rest, now im ready to explore the city. So im going to meet up with sedar, who promises take me around. Following a spate of Terrorist Attacks and the failed military coup, 2016 was dubbed the year that tourists forgot turkey. Traditionally around 10 Million People visit istanbul every year, but those numbers have fallen drastically. Now the city is keen to do all it can to reassure tourists and entice them back. You must be sedar how are you . Its good to meet you, finally. Thank you very much. So, what have you got planned for me . Well, ill help you in exploring the city. Ill take you to some of the major sites, try some different foods, turkish foods. And also a hamam, a turkish bath. But i think you might like to start with a freshen up . I think that would be good. Ive got a little bit of bristle coming, a five oclock shadow. Tucked down many side streets here in istanbul, youll find plenty of Old School Barbers like this one, where you can get a haircut or a traditional shave with a Cut Throat Razor and hot towels, all at a knock down price. Dating back to the days when many homes in istanbul had no running water, they are still popular with the locals, who come here to meet, socialise and freshen up. I get a little bit worried about. The neck now, this is something i havent experienced a nostril hair cut so this is the way to take the little hairs. I think probably you cant see. Its burning the hair in the ears. I can tell yes. How do i look . Much better . A brand new man . Laughter. As the centre of the Ottoman Empire for around 500 years, istanbuls wealth and influence grew, and each new ruler, or sultan, was keen to leave his mark on the city. Sedar has offered to show me perhaps one of the most impressive. This is the mosque of suleiman. Suleiman was the emperor, 0ttoman emperor, that ruled for 47 years. This is the biggest imperial mosque in istanbul. These mosques were financed by the sultan at the time. They are all built in seven years. This stands on the slopes of the hill. So from most parts of the city you can see this mosque. Napoleon once said that if all the world were one country, then this city would be its capital. And running through the heart of istanbul is the mighty bosporus. On one side sits europe. 0n the other, asia. 0ver Thousands of years, its carried cargo and passengers between the two, and also served as a gateway between the black sea and the mediterranean, making this one of the most important stretches of water in the world. And a nice view, as well yes. Tragically, it was here on the banks of the bosporus that terror struck on new years eve 2016, with the attack on the open air nightclub. It was just the latest in a series of incidents that shook confidence and badly affected the citys already struggling tourist industry. But sedar says that hes hopeful everything will improve. Well, it was very unfortunate, the attacks. It made everybody scared, you know. It scared us as well. It scared the people who are thinking of coming here. So the only way i think we can all recover is to not be scared and to continue our lives. Thatll be the first starting point, i think, for things to get better. Istanbul isnt the only capital city that has suffered a downturn because of terrorism. Hotels a Nd Restau Ra Nts in paris were badly affected following a spate of attacks there which kept tourists away, although things are slowly improving. People here in istanbul hope that the introduction of a new Tourist Police force will help to rebuild confidence. A number of hotels are also offering substantial discounts to encourage travellers to return. This is the spice market, built in the 16th century for the trading of spices. I can smell all of that spice in the air. Its making me a bit hungry, actually. Well, ishould introduce you maybe to my friend here. She is a food writer, shes going to introduce you to traditional turkish dishes. I have the best company ill see you soon, then. This place is packed. Its amazing its always packed. The gap that choice and all of this is from turkey. These are all from turkey, different regions, different cities, and they are all different extras, different tastes. So this is from. It is like our main staple for breakfast. This is our most favourite cheese. Breakfast cheese, i would imagine it being a little bit kind of lighter on the flavour, and a bit easier. We are never light on the flavour with cheese, no totally wrong this next cheese actually reminds me of like parmesan or Something Like this. This one is made injuly, when we have the south west winds. It is like the milk. Its like these little details, arent they . Just change the profiles. This one is usually made around springtime. They are made exactly the same, but they have different textures, different tastes. This is probably one of my favourites, actually. I mean, usually this is served with crunchy bread. A bit of olive oil. A little bit. Some olives, perhaps . Perhaps, why not. Tomatoes, even. When in rome. Delicious. As my day comes to an end here in istanbul, sedar tells me that hes got one last treat in store for me. Were off to one of the oldest turkish baths, or hamams, in the city. This is rather grand, isnt it . Look at that built in the 16th century, its built on a site that dates back to roman times. That is beautiful actually, the first thing you really notice is that thickness in the air. Its so humid in here. 0h cold water what looks to be the pillow sack has just filled with air and soapy water. Once you kind of squeeze it out, these suds come out. Ive enjoyed my day here in istanbul. Its history, food and culture are remarkable. But for me, its perhaps its location which makes it special. 0n the border between europe and asia, theres undeniably something beguiling about the place thats seen so much change during its almost 3000 years of history. But remains unique, whatever current problems it may face. Next on The Travel Show. The first in a series of films exploring the food and drink of my hometown, singapore. Were starting with a taste of its most famous drinks, the singapore sling. Jazz music. My name is leslie. Im the Resident Historian of Raffles Hotel. Ive been with this hotel for the last 45 years. Singapore was founded by the first emperor, raffles. And weve been under the british administration, we are british quality. So most of the british here came to Raffles Hotel for the meals and for the drinks. They would meet here very, very often. The british young men would sit on the veranda, drinking whiskey, gin and tonic. But the british ladies were not supposed to be seen Drinking Alcoholic Beverages in public. The Bartender Saw this. He said, i must do something for the ladies. It is an experiment. Finally he reached a conclusion. He added liqueur. Lime juice. Applejuice. And he used the grenadine to give it a pink hue. It was created in 1915. We just celebrated the 100 Year Anniversary in 2015. Because of the grenadine, it gave it a sweet taste. If you take more and more sling, then youll have the fling still to come on this weeks travel show. Were pulling the plug on modern tech to listen to music the Old Fashioned way. This is like ivejust flown first class. Why would i want to go back to economy now . Welcome to the slice of the show that tackles your questions about getting the best out of travel. Coming up. Memphis to new orleans by train, plane or automobile. And the best European City Break at christmas. But first, jon kay asks. Even though mauritius is south of the equator, it is at its best in the northern summer. And its easily combined with south africa, thanks to frequent flights from both london and johannesburg. But i think mozambique is also very accessible, and equally rewarding. The eastern boundary of south Africas Kruger National Park is the International Frontier between south africa and mozambique. Head for the capital, maputo, one of the most attractive cities in africa. Then go north east along the coast to some of the indian oceans loveliest beaches, without the crowds you get at more traditional destinations. Its improving all the time, and fees are low. From london, michelle asks. Michelle, take the train the distance between these two great cities is almost 400 miles. Youd imagine there would be direct flights between memphis and new orleans, but i cant find any. And a connection via atlanta would involve a big detour. The road journey is straightforward due south along the 155 freeway, and takes six or seven hours. But its not one of the Great American drives, and when you arrive in new orleans, the parking can be challenging. So, instead, i recommend the train south from memphis, 6 50am any morning you like. The city of new orleans, Rolling Down Beside the mississippi for most of the day, and arriving, in theory at least, nine hours later. And you can experience the marvellous American Railroad for as little as 49, available on most days if you book in advance. Finally, mrs shaker tweets from aberdeen to ask about a christmas trip. Amsterdam is my choice, because the wonderful rijksmuseum is open every day of the year. In many other cities, the 25th of december, along with the 1st of january, are days off. Christmas day is an excellent time to see the collection without the usual crowds. And, for my money, the finest distillation of the golden age on the planet, with rembrandts night watch rightly getting pride of place. Elsewhere in the city, many shops will be closed on christmas day. But in all the usual tourist areas, most cafes and restaurants will be open and suitably festive. In terms of getting there, amsterdam has excellent links from across europe, and you will also be able to travel around happily. Dutch railways operate the same basic schedule every day of the year, and most City Transport will also be working. Whether youre watching in washington or wagadugu, The Travel Show is here to help. So e mail your questions. And ill do my very best to find you an answer. From me, simon the global guru, bye for now, and see you next time. Finally on The Travel Show were all used to storing and streaming almost endless amounts of music on our phones. But this week, tommy sandhu is searching out places in london where the records themselves take centre stage. Tommy sandhu, on bbc asian network. 81869 on the text so, when im not on The Travel Show, this is my monday to friday. I play songs on National Radio and talk in between. Now, the music that i play comes from a server. There are some decks over there, but i hardly use them. And when im on my way into the radio show, i listen to music on my phone. But, today, im going to meet some people who believe that music should be appreciated and enjoyed the Old Fashioned way. The uk is at the centre of a global revival in vinyl music. Last year, sales of lps rose here by more than 50 . But why . Is the old tech really better than the new . This is gearbox records a studio where they use vintage kit from the 60s to make records today. This Retro Equipment all works, its not a museum. So we are producing sounds from analogue and from digital, which are really as best as one can do at the moment. So were mixing the best of ancient and modern to create the best sound. Because normally you hear people saying, oh, vinyl is best, you know. And for Sound Quality, you wont get better than vinyl. When we do a view between analog and digital in here, almost everyone can tell the difference. The music sounds slightly more bound together. Digitals quite crystalline, and immediately quite beguiling. But over time, i think its easier to listen to vinyl. Im on my way now to a place in kings cross with a classic bit of vinyl as well. Because ive heard that this place has got a money no object attitude towards the sound system theyve installed a £500,000 stereo system. Ive got to check that out we went into this with a no compromise approach. If it is going to improve the sound, weve gone for it. And thats at every level. Thats the amplifiers, speakers, cartridges. So, its for geeks . its a lot of money being spent on geeks kind of going, oh, that Sound Quality thats coming out come on. I mean, theres an element of that. And the equipment is off the scale. Its in deep, deep audio territory. Its unlike anything you will ever hear or see like this in public. But if you like music, it will blow your mind. For you, i was a flame love is a losing game. For you, i was a flame love is a losing game. If you close your eyes and just focus on one of the instruments, you can hearjust that, in absolute clarity. Its like you can move your way around through the band. This is like ivejust flown first class. Why would i want to go back to economy now . Ive just experienced The Good Life i dont want to go back just leave me here. Love is a losing game. Now, ive always thought that music is best when its a shared experience. You think of a concert, or a nightclub dancefloor. Nothing beats it. But theres a bunch of people that get together in one of londons coolest neighbourhoods, dalston, and they do it in different cities around the world, and they listen to an entire album, on vinyl, from start to finish, in silence. I love vinyl. Ive been collecting records for. I dont want to tell you how many decades but for a very long time. I wouldnt say its all about audio, its really about the music. Its always the music first and foremost. People want to come and hear one of their favourite albums, or an album they dont even know, because they want to experience it in a different way. They want to hear the story behind it, they want to get this musical context. They want to share the Listening Experience with other people. They also want to take some time out of their week where they can just sit back, turn their phone off, and just listen to music. Well, actually ive been listening to music that has a lot of memories for me when i was growing up. And also, its really unusual to just sit and listen to an album these days. Normally you might listen to a song or something, but to listen to an album from start to finish and just really focus on that is a real treat. I think its good to listen to it with people, too. Thats why people go to live performances. You know, its quite interesting. Its like going to the cinema, really. 1967 was a completely transformative year in rock and pop. Piper at the gates of dawn by pink floyd, to wind in the willows, which Piper At The Gates Of Dawn is named after, one of the chapters of that. In the same way we might go to a taster menu in a restaurant for the flavours, or to a gallery for some art, people here gathered together to share the music. And they are stimulated to their ears. Tomorrow, ill be back playing songs off the computer server. But as for today, ive never heard music sound quite so alive as it does on these records. Well, im afraid thats all the time we have for this week. But coming up next week. Krista heads to chile to visit the Pacific Coast town which was devastated by a tsunami and earthquake seven years ago, but has now been rebuilt and reborn, and is welcoming tourists. Catch that if you can. But from me, henry golding, and the rest of The Travel Show team here in turkey, its goodbye. Your latest live Weather Update from bbc Weather Centre we are dodging the downpour some of us so far today. The Building Clouds around and threatening in norfolk for a time. Actually stayed to dry from most of us here. Most of the showers as we look at the Satellite Picture have been across scotland. This area has brought some showers for wales and the South West Of England. The spine will drift eastwards, so in the next two hours, the downpours will continue until we get well into the evening. 0vernight into the Northern Isles they will continue. After midnight most places are dry, clear skies, chilly away from town and city centres. Close to freezing in the highlands of scotland. The odd fall apart around. Many will start with blue sky, the showers get going once again. Scotland, Northern Ireland and england getting some of them as well as wales and the south of england. We catch a shower in scotla nd of england. We catch a shower in scotland and Northern Ireland towards apm. Pleasant away from the showers and sunny spells, temperatures in the mid teens. Decidedly cool when you catch a shower. Should be an improvement for the afternoon for north west england, wales. Getting sunshine. The line of showers stretches from Eastern Parts of South West England into midlands and up towards the humber. Pushing into east anglia and the South West Of England for the evening but weakening. The showers in scotland and Northern Ireland gradually fade tomorrow evening but we will see an area of rain pushing into Northern Ireland overnight on sunday night and into monday morning. Wet weather on the way, courtesy of not one but two of low pressure developing for monday. This one pushing me eastwards. This one developing and deepening during monday, bringing more rain with it and bringing stronger winds across southern parts of the uk as well. Whether it is rare in auckland, could be some disruptive weather on monday and tuesday for some, especially when the rain last the longest, especially in england and wales with the winds pick up in the south and they could see up to severe gales. The details are still to be outlined, we will keep updating you as we get towards the start of next week. It pushes away on tuesday, wednesday looks like a quieter day. More wet weather to come later. The weather turning very changeable, enjoy the sunny spells when they are run this weekend but remember there are showers in the forecast. The forecast is online. This is bbc news. The headlines at 3pm the Prime Minister has insisted that the conservative position on tax hasnt changed. Thats after a senior Cabinet Minister appeared to go further than commitments outlined in the conservative manifesto. Well, our position on tax hasnt changed. Weve set that out in the manifesto. What people will know when they go to vote on thursday is that it is the Conservative Party that always has been, is and always will be, a low tax party. Meanwhile, the labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been campaigning in lincoln, highlighting his plans for Public Services and a fairer society. He described conservative tax plans as in chaos today. We cannot go on underfunding Public Services and allowing inequality to grow with young people unable to achieve the best they can. Ariana grande makes a surprise visit to fans injured in the Terror Attack
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