In hospital at the age of 7a. He had been serving an eight year sentence for historical sex offences. And at 4 30pm, the latest in our series on bbc news, 100 women. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. Heavy snow has hit much of the uk, causing disruption to roads, railways and airports. At heathrow airport, over 100 flights have been cancelled so far today. There have also been cancellations and severe delays at stansted, birmingham international, east midlands and Belfast International airports. A number of motorways have been covered in snow, with police asking people to travel only if absolutely necessary. The heaviest snow has fallen in north wales. Amber snow warnings have been issued there, in the midlands and in northern and eastern england. Lets get this report on all the latest disruption. From our correspondent lee milner. This was the scene on the m25 in buckinghamshire today. Heavy snow brought motorists to a standstill. In llangollen in wales there was no chance of pe
Also in the next hour. Forty people have died and hundreds are still missing in california after six days of wildfires. The governor said it was one of the greatest tragedies the state had everfaced swathes of countryside and thousands of homes have been destroyed. Also, Donald Trumps denunciation of iran. Theresa may, the eu and brexit. Thats all in dateline london, in half an hour, here on bbc news. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. Harvey weinstein has been been kicked out of the academy that runs the oscars. In a statement, the board said he no longer merited the respect of his colleagues. It follows a series of Sexual Assault accusations against the producer including rape which he has denied. Mr weinstein has been denounced by many of the celebrities he launched to stardom and called a depraved predator by his own brother. Peter bowes reports from los angeles. He once ruled the roost. One of the most powerful men in hollywood. Harvey weinstein. The movie mogul, the studio bos
A deadline of midnight tonight to spend your old round one pound coins before they are officially withdrawn. But with up to a50 million estimated to be still in the publics hands, many retailers say theyll continue to accept them for a limited period. And click goes inside the Fukushima Nuclear power plant where robots are helping to clean up after the disaster. Thats in half an hour, here on bbc news. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. Harvey weinstein has been been kicked out of the academy that runs the oscars. In a statement, the board said he no longer merited the respect of his colleagues. It follows a series of Sexual Assault accusations against the producer including rape which he has denied. Mr weinstein has been denounced by many of the celebrities he launched to stardom and called a depraved predator by his own brother. Peter bowes reports from los angeles. He once ruled the roost. One of the most powerful men in Hollywood Harvey weinstein. The movie mogul, the studio b
Trade deal, but a cabinet minister says british farmers would produce more food for the nation if the uk left the eu without a trade deal. Ireland is bracing itself for hurricane ophelia, with winds of up to 80 miles an hour expected. Its due to hit in the early hours of tomorrow morning. Many schools are closing for the day. Austria looks set to be the latest european nation to return a strong showing for an anti immigration party, according to exit polls. The conservatives led by 31 year old Christian Kern are in the lead, with the far right Freedom Party in second place. Now on bbc news, sportsday. Hello and welcome to sportsday, with me holly hamilton. The headlines this evening. A gabbiadini double denies newcastle victory as southampton twice come from behind to salvage a draw at st marys. The world number two fighting for number one Roger Federer produces a masterclass to beat rafa nadal at the shanghai masters. A missed penalty from Leigh Halfpenny sees scarlets narrowly lose o
At the time, the great storm of 87 was a natural event. Here at wakehurst, it started a process of renewal that is now helping repair forests threatened on the other side of the world. Time for a look at the weather. Most of the country will stay dry, patchy mist and fog, the winds light initially but strengthening later on. Feeding in a lot of mild and muqqy on. Feeding in a lot of mild and muggy air across the uk on monday morning. The big story is ophelia. Northern ireland, the met office haveissued northern ireland, the met office have issued a number be prepared warning. We will see 17, 70, eating per hour gusts, and through western fringes of wales, into ireland in south west scotland. A lot of rain, much of england and wales will be dry with blustery winds. Highs of around 22, 2a degrees. Hello. This is bbc news. The Headlines Police in britain are now investigating claims of Sexual Assault by two women against Film Producer harvey weinstein. The actress Lysette Anthony says she