The major power cut across the uk earlier this month was sparked by a Lightning Strike and the sudden loss of two big generators. Its emerged Jeffrey Epstein signed a will two days before killing himself in his new yorkjail cell, while awaiting trial on sex trafficking and conspiracy charges. Manchester uniteds unsettled star paul pogba misses a penalty as his side are held to a draw at wolves. And coming up. We hear from the chicken connoisseur on the decision to put anti knife slogans on chicken takeaway food boxes. Good morning, and welcome to the bbc news at nine. The irish Prime Minister, leo varadakar, has rejected a fresh demand by borisjohnson for the eu to remove the irish backstop from the brexit Withdrawal Agreement. In a letter to the European Council president , donald tusk, mrjohnson said that it was anti democratic and inconsistent with the sovereignty of the uk, and suggested that alternative arrangements could replace it. The uk and the eu had agreed on the backstop as
Cigarettes each year. Hello. Welcome to the programme. Were live until 11 this morning. Are you a teenager who bets on video games . Or the parent of one . Are you worried that your child could get drawn into gambling because theyre really into fortnite, call of duty, or other multi player games . Would you even know if they were gambling on things like that . In 20 minutes also we will talk about a report which says Gambling Companies are targeting children with ads on twitter is, so let us know if you have no any experience or thoughts on this. If you have any experience or thoughts on this. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the hashtag victorialive. If you text, youll be charged at the Standard Network rate. First Rachel Schofield has the news. Good morning. A Lightning Strike led to two power losses which left more than a Million People without access to power earlier this month, according to a report. The National Grid said the blackout was the
And coming up. We hear from the chicken connoisseur on the home Office Decision to put anti knife slogans on takeaway boxes. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. A 20 year old man denies any involvement in the murder of pc Andrew Harper, who was killed while responding to reports of a burglary in berkshire last thursday. Jed foster has appeared at Reading Magistrates Court this morning, charged with the murder of pc harper, who was dragged along the road by a vehicle. Nine other men have been released on bail. Our correspondent, andy moore is at Reading Magistrates Court. Tell us what has happened in court this morning. Good morning. This was a brief appearance lasting just a few minutes. Mr foster was brought in wearing grey prison issue cloths, flanked by two security officers. He was asked by the court clerk to give his name, his date of birth, and his address. His address he gave as keepers cottage in their field. Address. His address he gave as keepers cottage in theirfield
The growing number of teenage girls diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. And is this dramatic new evidence of Climate Change . Two kayakers get the shock of their lives. We survived, but that was insane. And coming up on bbc news cricket australia confirm batsmen steve smith will miss the third ashes test after suffering concussion. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. A man has appeared in court charged with murdering a Police Officer while he investigated a burglary in berkshire. Pc Andrew Harper died on thursday after being dragged along the road by a vehicle. Today, 20 year old jed foster appeared at Reading Magistrates Court his lawyer said foster denies any involvement in what he called the officers horrific murder. Our Home Affairs Correspondent Daniel Sandford is at the court now. It was a short hearing but it was very emotionally charged. Pc harpers family were in court intently watching the man accused of killing him last week and the accused mans family were also the