Concern about the supply of Fresh Produce. More parts of england could be moved up to tier 4 the toughest level of coronavirus restrictions possibly as early as boxing day. It goes from bad to worse for arsenal boss mikel arteta. Theyre out of the league cup, thrashed by the holders manchester city. Arteta says its a hard result to take. Its been a year when weve needed inspirational people like never before. Well meet some of those youve nominated as the heroes of 2020. Somebody like kate, who gives so much to others, decided to go back into work regardless of her own recovery in order to be instrumental in getting the Covid Vaccination rolled out. Good morning. Persistent rain across england today and across wales, that could lead to localised flooding. In Northern Ireland, after a cloudy start, you could see some sunshine. But it will feel cold. Its wednesday, 23rd of december. Our top story. Rail, air and sea services between britain and france have resumed this morning, after fren
And ill try to read out some of your comments. Breaking her own rules scotlands first minister Nicola Sturgeon says she made a stupid mistake, after she was pictured taking off her Face Covering while at a funeral wake. President trump refuses to sign a 900 million Coronavirus Relief package agreed by the us congress, describing it as a disgrace. Have yourselves a merry Little Christmas now. And coming up this hour after a year of many sacrifices, we meet the care home relatives singing for residents and staff. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. Rail, air and sea services between britain and france have restarted, after the french government agreed to ease its ban on people entering the country from the uk. Almost 3000 lorry drivers stranded at dover, will be offered rapid lateral flow tests, after many spent a third night in their vehicles. Under the new travel agreement between the uk and france, french citizens, british nationals living in france and hauliers will be among those
Of the new variant of coronavirus. And the rapid spread of the new strain has led to questions about how to best carry out the countrys Vaccination Programme. Empty ski slopes in italy another covid surge hits the tourism industry, at the end of a year in which nearly 70,000 people have died. Translation someone like him deserved a funeral, something dignified instead of being thrown into a coffin in our house like a carcass. Have yourself a merry Little Christmas time. And special thanks at christmas relatives of People Living in a Somerset Care home praise the staff who moved in to look after their loved ones. Coming up in the sport on bbc news later in the hour, after another defeat, mikel arteta admits arsenal will be in big trouble unless they can turn things around quickly. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Theres been disruption in dover this morning. Borders have reopened, but thousands of drivers are facing more delays as they have to wait for covid tests. Rai
Unseasonably warm temperatures for this time of october. He 80s today. We will have a few more days of good weather. We hit 84 degrees at Reagan National airport, tied the record for the state set back in 2001. For this date set back in 2001. It will be delightful through the evening hours. Temperatures will turn cooler overnight as we pick off all pick up all went off the ocean. 81 in frederick. All eyes are to the south, this is the hurricane we have been talking about. Hurricane sandy, it just passed over jamaica. It is heading to the north at a pretty good clip. The track takes it all along parallel to the east coast over the weekend. It will interact with a strong cold front. If it stays on that path, it will be wind and rainy along the coast. Computer models are taking it towards the northeast coast of the u. S. A lot to talk about. We are tracking hurricanes sandy as it makes its way up north. We will show you how local Power Companies are preparing in case sandy had our way. S
This is bbc news these are the latest headlines in the uk and around the world. If you get positive covid, you aint leaving you need to book a covid test before you leave or they wont let you leave. Lorry drivers are told they can travel again, if they test negative for coronavirus thats after france lifted a ban imposed over covid fears. But this morning, tempers flare as drivers, many of whom spent a third night in their vehicles, clash with police in dover. More parts of england could be moved up to the toughest level of coronavirus restrictions tier 4 possibly as early as boxing day. We want to hear your thoughts on the latest lockdown plans and the possibility of more restrictions. Do you support them . What effect will they have on you . Do get in touch with me on twitter annita mcveigh
and use bbcyourquestions, and ill try to read out some of your comments. President trump refuses to sign a 900 billion Coronavirus Relief package agreed by the us congress, describing it as a disg