Interest rates, the prices in our shops and the strength of the pound will all be closely watched next year. Ill be taking a look at the big stories for our finances in 2017. And carol has our weather forecast. Very similar to what we had yesterday. Starting on a frosty note, with patchy fog, some of which is dense and will be slow to clear. But there is sunshine in the forecast and some rain coming in the north west. More details in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. The hollywood Actress Debbie Reynolds has died, just one day after the death of her daughter, the film star Carrie Fisher. She was 84 and is believed to have suffered a stroke. Her career spanned seven decades, but she was best known for her role in the 1952 musical, Singin In The Rain, opposite gene kelly. Our los angeles correspondent david willis reports. Good morning, good morning, its great to stay up late. Good morning, good morning to you. Debbie reynolds, 19 years old, singing and dancing on film for
As a result. And the first pictures of a Rare Giraffe Born at chester zoo discovered by staff when they arrived on boxing day morning. And in half an hour, well look back at the rio olympics and the Refugee Athletes who competed as a team for the first time. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The russian president , vladimir putin, says the syrian army and opposition have agreed to a nationwide ceasefire which will come into effect at midnight. Therell also be fresh peace talks. The deal was brokered by russia and turkey, who are on opposing sides in the conflict in syria. Mr putin said they had signed a number of documents outlining the details of the deal. Daniel boettcher reports. Russia and turkey have been pushing for a nationwide ceasefire, particularly since the collapse of the key Rebel Stronghold in aleppo. Ina the key Rebel Stronghold in aleppo. In a statement the syrian army said the comprehensive Ceasefire Agreement was a result of recent military successes. The Syrian