To 50 centimetres for the highest ground. That is mainly to the north of the central belt and down to this slow moving weather front. More of the central belt and down to this slow moving weatherfront. More hill snow to come in scotland through tonight, and at lower levels it will fall as rain to the south east and North East England will see some as well. Elsewhere, the showers tend to ease away a bit overnight and we are set to see a bit of mist and fog in the south. Tomorrow brings more showers for parts of northern ireland, western england and wales, North East England also seeing some rain and scotland again will continue to have that fairly heavy snowfall over Higher Ground. Still reasonably mild, 2 10 , but things will turn much colderfor reasonably mild, 2 10 , but things will turn much colder for all of us heading into the weekend and there is some snow in the forecast, but italy by the time we get to sunday. On saturday, still snow in parts of scotland can increasingly at low
A minutes silence to commemorate the life of a minutes silence to commemorate the life of sir tom and to respect the life of sir tom and to respect the lives the life of sir tom and to respect the lives lost through covid. Remembering captain sir tom moore a minutes silence is observed in the House Of Commons. And the nation is urged to clap for him at 6pm tonight. Good afternoon. The Health Secretary, matt hancock, says Research Suggesting the Oxford Astrazeneca vaccine may reduce the spread of coronavirus is superb and will help us all to get out of the pandemic. A study, which has yet to be Peer Reviewed, has shown the jab could cut the spread by two thirds. Its the first time a vaccine has been shown to reduce transmission. It comes as a new study shows that 88 of people who tested positive for the virus retained antibodies for the full six months of the trial. Awarning, a warning, this report contains some flashing images. Its been the Great Unknown would vaccines stop coronavirus
Lets start with the Military Coup in myanmar. Police have filed several charges against the elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. She hasnt been seen since her arrest on monday and remains in custody. The charges she faces are unexpected. First, shes charged with breaching the countrys strict import and export laws. Shes also accused of possessing Unlawful Communications devices, and we know that is related to six walky talkies used by her Security Guards and which the Authorities Say were found in Aung San Suu Kyis residence. Heres our South East Asia correspondentjonathan head. Any Walkie Talkies in her home would have been used by Security Guards. Everyone will know that is a device. Its a way of trying to neutralise. Just think about this. The military lots there too because she has one every election by really significant margins. If the military is to fulfil its promise on holding another election, it has to find a way to get out of the election. Thats what they will use to do that. A
After extra time. And from the resulting spot kicks, it was argentinian Lautaro Martinez who skied the crucial one for inter. Atletico winning 3 2 on penalties. And dortmund are into the quarterfinals for the first time in three years. They beat dutch side psv 2 0. They got off the mark early, thanks to jadon sancho his early goal settling any nerves for the home side marco reus wrapped up the victory in stoppage time, as the germans won 3 1 on aggregate to go through. So, confirmation then of the last eight teams standing in europes top tier competition. Atletico and dortmund joining arsenal and barcelona, who sealed their spots on tuesday. They alljoin bayern munich, holders Manchester City, paris saint germain, and real madrid in the draw which takes place on friday. Lets stay with football and there was an amazing comeback in the Premier League on wednesday, as luton town were beaten 4 3 by bournemouth despite leading 3 0 at half time. This game was a rearranged fixture after tom l