convicted of 12 charges. assault against young women and girls over a period between 1968 and 1986. he was stripped of the cbe, his australian medal of honour as well. the only way to describe it is the most extraordinary fall from grace, as people wondered how was it that we could have had him so much a part of life are so many years and only the details to come out after so many years. he was in prison for three years. he was in prison for three years. there was another trial, an inability to reach a conclusion but his reputation had been destroyed. the only statement we have today from his solicitor saying this is to confirm that rolf harris recently died peacefully surrounded by family and friends and has now been laid to rest. no further comments will be made. . ~ , rest. no further comments will be made. . ~ , . the number of dentists working in the nhs in england has fallen, according to the british dental association. it says there are nearly 700 fewer dentists than
is that, you know, to have a congress that can t function, it is just embarrassing. we re the greatest nation in the world. how can that be? president biden calls the drama playing out on the house floor embarrassing. this morning, there s still no speaker after three more rounds of voting. we ll have the latest from capitol hill. plus, buffalo bills safety damar hamlin is still in critical condition, but the team says he s showing signs of improvement. we ll get an update on his health. and the president says he s planning a trip to the southern border amid a record number of migrants crossing into the united states. what we re learning this morning about that trip. good morning. and welcome to way too early on this thursday, january 5th. i m jonathan lemire. thanks for starting your day with us. the house of representatives is set to vote again today on its next speaker after republicans failed to unite around a single nominee for the second straight day. after thr
we ll be speaking to a nuclear expert. ongoing rail strikes affect train services in england, scotland and wales with more disruption expected in the coming days. the prime minister of finland sanna marin has agreed to a drug test after a celebrity party video leaked on social media. welcome to abc news. the uk is facing a public health emergency, because people are having to choose between heating and eating this winter, due to soaring energy prices. that s according to the nhs confederation, which represents employers in the health service. ministers say millions of the most vulnerable households are being given £1,200 to help with higher energy bills. but it comes at a time when nhs services are already under intense strain. for category two reponse times for emergency calls in england which includes strokes and heart attacks there s been a sharp increaase this year to nearly one hour on average last month. the target, as you can see here, is 18 minutes. the nhs confedera
And scotland will be fully or partially closed today, because of concerns about crumbling concrete. Investigations are also under way in schools in wales and Northern Ireland. Ministers have promised to speed up checks on schools where the material, known as raac, may have been used. 0ur reporter Louisa Pilbeam reports. From the midlands to suffolk. And london. More than 100 schools in england look like this today, with buildings roped off and closed on what for many should be the first day of the new term. The problem crumbling concrete called raac, meaning many schools are unsafe. Sarah, a mum of two who didnt want to be on camera, told us. The main issue for me is we dont have any certainty about when the children are going Back To School. The lack of certainty right now is worrying for everyone. The school havent been that specific about the actual meanwhile, on social media sites, including mumsnet, one parent said. The government has been criticised for not acting faster despite
making signs and making a difference. good morning from britain s bravest manufacturing company in kent, where i will find out the work they do and the support they give to military veterans and their families. one of the oldest surviving d day veterans shares his memories ahead of the 80th anniversary of the normandy landings. after a bit of sunshine and warmth for many at the weekend, the week ahead turns cooler, cloudier and a bit wet of awesome of you. a bit wetterfor bit wet of awesome of you. a bit wetter for somebody. it s monday 3rd june. a beacon of hope and inspiration . kevin sinfield has paid tribute to his friend and former team mate rob burrow who s died at the age 41, describing him as the bravest man he s ever met. after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease nearly five years ago, rob became a prominent campaigner for research into the condition and was awarded a cbe for his work. his former club leeds rhinos has described him as a true inspirat