it says authentic stolen documents have been mixed with fake ones to sow doubt before sunday s run off vote between mr macron and his far right opponent, marine le pen. thoma fessy is in paris where he has been gauging the mood of voters. it s election season in france and at this satirical theatre, comedians take a swipe at the politicians running for president. with the many twists and political scandals, this campaign has given them fodder for their work. we don t know who will be ourfuture president. we re scared about that. so we really need to laugh. it is an exceptional election. neither of the traditional parties that have governed france for over half a century is represented in sunday s run off. instead, the 39 year old centrist who wants to break down the lines between the right and left, is now the favourite against a far right candidate. translation: both candidates have a different vision of democracy, of the country and the people. humour is the best way to pla
saturday the 6th of may. the campaign of the french presidential candidate emmanuel macron says it s suffered a massive hacking attack before france goes to the polls. the teenage british racing driver who lost both legs in a formula 4 crash says he ll get back behind the wheel. i want to take the positives out of this and that is it for now, i have still got a few years in this for sure. still got a few years in this for sure. in sport chelsea are on the brink of the premier league title as their closest challengers, tottenham, are beaten by west ham at the london stadium. these papers are taking part in the first ever festival of makers and we will find out what it is all about. and we will find out what it is all about. another north south divide across the country. the chilly start for scotland. some outbreaks of showery rain into the extreme south west. some outbreaks of showery rain into the extreme south west. good morning. first our main story. after a day of tory tr
the boogie wonderland of bakers hoping to rise to the occasion. choreographers get in on the mix at the first ever national festival of making in blackburn. and manchester city strengthen their position to qualify for next year s champions league, as they move back up to third in the premier league, with a 5 0 win against crystal palace and click goes behind closed doors with the doctor, as something goes bump in the night. that is in half an hour, here on bbc news. good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. the liberal democrats have pledged to increase spending on the nhs and social care, by raising income tax by a penny. they say the extra £6 billion would be ringfenced in england, but scotland, wales and northern ireland would be able to decide how to spend the extra cash. it comes as party leaders are out campaigning this weekend. the prime minister theresa may says she is taking nothing for granted, despite the conservatives‘ success in the local elections. we saw a num
and manchester city strengthen their position to qualify for next year s champions league, as they move back up to third in the premier league, with a 5 0 win against crystal palace. and we follow up the 2005 documentary about children living in mumbai. that is india s millennials in half an hour, here on bbc news. good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. the liberal democrats have pledged to increase spending on the nhs and social care, by raising income tax by a penny. they say the extra £6 billion would be ringfenced in england, but scotland, wales and northern ireland would be able to decide how to spend the extra cash. it comes as party leaders are out campaigning this weekend. the prime minister theresa may says she is taking nothing for granted, despite the conservatives‘ success in the local elections. we saw a number of statements coming out of brussels, but what we have seen in the past week, these negotiations are going to be tough. we need strong and stable lead
on the pitch despite heavy losses on thursday. the french authorities warn the media and the public not to spread documents hacked from the centrist candidate emmanuel macron‘s campaign team ahead of tomorrow s poll. also in the next hour the teenage racing driver who lost both legs in a crash says he s determined to get back behind the wheel. he says the support he has received from the stars and fans of motorsport has made him even more determined to return. and wasps seal the top spot in rugby union s premiership, with victory over saracens. theresa may says she s grateful for the support her party s received in the local elections, but insists she s taking nothing for granted ahead of next month s general election. meanwhile, jeremy corbyn has admitted labour faces a historic challenge. ukip‘s leader, paul nuttall, said his party has a bright future despite its drubbing in thursday s vote. our political correspondent ben wright reports. step by step, theresa may is