This week on the show, working in travel through a year of lockdown. Were doing a virtual livestream, and tonight we are focusing on the plague. Seeing spain from the skies. And rebuilding zanzibar s House Of Wonders. It was famous for being an early adopter of electricity and the very first elevator in east africa was in this building. That is actually how it got its name all those years ago, the House Of Wonders. Hello, and welcome to zanzibar. This is stonetown, zanzibar citys historic quarter, known for its atmosphere and the cause of that besides these really nice winding alleyways are the buildings. The architecture is from all over. There is an omani palace, an Indian Temple as well as styles left by european colonisers. However, the end of last year spelled disaster for one of the citys most famous buildings. More on that later. First, though. This week, the uk marked a full year since it first went into coronavirus lockdown, with a day of reflection, observed up and down the c
As of today, a number of Lockdown Restrictions in england will be eased. 0ur correspondent Katie Prescott has been looking at what the changes are and whats still to come. Spring has sprung and the uk is opening up once again. From tomorrow in england it will be easier to catch up with friends and family, just like in wales this weekend, when we are allowed to get together in groups of six outside, or two households. And there will be more to do locally, too as Outdoor Sports kick off again, something to keep us entertained, perhaps, until the next key day. The 12th Of April in england, and a week earlier in scotland, shops will hear their tills ringing once again as they are allowed to reopen. We can go out for dinner or a drink, but a cold one, as its alfresco only, and that rule of six, or two households, still applies. Haircuts and manicures will be allowed, and there will be more ways to spend our free time as gyms and theme parks reopen. May the 17th, the next big day. We will be
North east of scotland as well. For most it is cloudy, and it has been raining in North West Wales and north west england. Increasingly into Northern Ireland and scotland, lots of rain to come in the next few days. A blustery afternoon, but temperatures widely into the teens. Rain returns at times to north england and north wales. Thoroughly wet in Western Parts of scotland, particularly around the west island, but look at these temperatures on monday morning. 12 Sent Thirteens through the Central Strip. 12s and 13s through the Central Strip a bit of sunshine to northern scotland, but the club breaks up quite widely across central and southern parts of england and wales later, and just take a look 20 celsius possible, could get warmer on tuesday. More in half an hour. Hello, this is bbc news. The headlines the un demands International Action to stop what it calls a shocking wave of brutality against civilians in myanmar. Ahead of a further easing of restrictions in england tomorrow, th
Hello, this is bbc news. Im lukwesa burak. The headlines more than 30 Million People in the uk have now received their first Covid Vaccine dose, according to the latest government figures. Ahead of restrictions easing in england, the nhs warns not to squander the progress made against covid as the Culture Secretary says plans to lift lockdown are on target. At the moment, we are on track. So thanks to the work of the british people and the excellent vaccine roll out, we are confident both in going ahead with the easings from tomorrow, and the next stages. Police are to investigate allegations of sexual harassment, abuse and rape in schools and universities setting up a dedicated helpline. Efforts continue to dislodge the ship thats blocking the suez canal. There are hopes an evening high tide might help to re float the vessel. Now on bbc news, The Travel Show meets the Tourism Professionals facing an uncertain future more than a year into the global pandemic. This week on the show, wor
Hello. This is bbc news. Im Lukwesa Burak. Well be taking a look at tomorrow mornings papers in a moment Withjohn Stevens and Benedicte Paviot first the headlines. More than 30 Million People in the uk have now received their first Covid Vaccine dose, according to the latest government figures. Ahead of restrictions easing in england, the nhs warns not to squander the progress made against covid as the Culture Secretary says plans to lift lockdown are on target. At the moment, we are on track. So thanks to the work of the british people and the excellent vaccine roll out, we are confident both in going ahead with the easings from tomorrow, and the next stages. Police are to investigate allegations of sexual harassment, abuse and rape in schools and universities setting up a dedicated helpline. Efforts continue to dislodge the ship thats blocking the suez canal. There are hopes an evening high tide might help to re float the vessel. Hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the the pa