To be housed on board a barge in dorset are expected to arrive later today. The use of the bibby stockholm to house up to 500 people had been delayed by safety concerns. Ministers insist the vessel will help reduce the cost of placing migrants in hotels. Jonathan blake reports. Floating accommodation for migrants seeking asylum in the uk. The Bibby Stockholm Barge has been moored at portland in dorset for nearly three weeks, but stands empty. Safety concerns have delayed getting people on board but its now expected the first 50 or so men to be housed on the barge will move in very soon. We expect it to be in the coming days, so you wont have long to wait. And this is an important step forwards. Up to 500 people could be accommodated here. The barge has medical facilities and a recreation area. Its one way the government hopes to cut the cost of hotels for those attempting to claim asylum, the bill currently running at about £6 million per day. But its prompted protests from local resi
To Talking Movies as we look at hollywoods forthcoming Summer Movie Season. Mad max is one of my top on the list. Deadpool 3. I am excited to see that. The deadpool movies are really funny and i like to see a movie thats funny with other people, so we can all laugh together. L mr president , do you regret the use of air strikes against american citizens . And Talking Movies will also be reporting on the Dystopian Action Film Civil War a movie following us journalists in the midst of civil disorder. An early in the season big hit, critically praised, but not everyone liked it. I dont think its a very revealing, Revelatory Or Deep Examination of the Practice Ofjournalism. Also, diversity in the Film Industry how much progress is being made . In some areas, concerns that representation is getting worse. Only 30 films out of 100 featured a female lead or co lead. Last year, it was at 44 , so theres been a shift down. Plus, how film fans are exploring new ways of watching movies in small pl
Last year it was at 44 , so theres been a shift down. Plus, how film fans are exploring new ways of Watching Movies In Small Spaces called Micro Cinemas. You really dont need more than folding chairs, a projector, and a white wall. Hollywoods Summer Movie Season is less clearly defined than it used to be, but certainly the time between now and the beginning of september is vitally important to the film industry. Last year, those weeks generated more than 4 billion in revenues for the studios. So, what is hollywood going to do this year to bring out moviegoers in the summer months . Well, weve been finding out. Plenty of Viewing Options on offer to movie lovers during hollywoods Summer Movie Season. Hi, peanut. Im going to need you to come with me right now. One of the most hotly anticipated offerings is deadpool wolverine, starring Ryan Reynolds and hugh jackman. It brings deadpool into the marvel cinematic universe. It is marvel s only movie of 202a. Wait Superhero Films are losing th
It is once again going to feel pretty warm. I will have all of the details very shortly. Its sunday the fifth of may. Good morning to you. Our main story the conservatives have suffered a significant defeat in the West Midlands after losing the regions Mayoral Election to labour. In the closely fought race, andy street, who was seeking a third term in office, lost out to Richard Parker, by a margin ofjust over 1500 votes. The result had been seen as pivotal for Rishi Sunakfollowing One of his partys worst ever performances in this weeks local elections. Our Political Correspondent Damian Grammaticas reports. Parker, richard labour and co operative party, 225590. It was a result that will send a shudder through conservatives. Street, andrew, the Conservative Party candidate, 224082. Labour victorious in the west midland mayoral race by 1508 votes a tiny margin in a region of 2 Million People. One of the conservatives high profile metro mayors andy street toppled. The Labour Leader was t
Across the country. Skirmishes broke out between protesters and police at the university of Southern California in los angeles. At the university of texas in austin, the governor sent in State Troopers in riot gear to confront demonstrators who waved Palestinian Flags and chanted free palestine. These demonstrations have spread since the arrest last week of more than a hundred protesters at Columbia University in new york sparking debates about free speech and the right to protest. Our west coast correspondent emma vardy sent this update from the university of Southern California in los angeles. Protesters arrived here on campus around eight oclock this morning. They have stayed for much of the day. Earlier on tents put up by protesters, police asking them to take those down, that led to some scuffles and clashes between protesters and Campus Police here. One person was detained but we understand they were released pretty quickly. In the hours that followed the protest here in los ang