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For echoes of empire. The British Empire was the largest the world had ever known. At its height, it ruled around 20 of the earths population. The legacy of that empire is now the subject of passionate debate. Issues of exploitation and brutality have come to the fore thanks to the black lives matter protests. In bristol in the southwest of england, the statue of the slave trader Edward Colston was torn down amid angry protests. Clive myrie has been to bristol and reflects now on the struggle of...

Many more are likely to be harmed by not going than harmed by going, even during this pandemic. President trump declares californias wildfires a major disaster releasing federal funds to victims whove lost their homes. Opposition protesters in belarus hold a big demonstration in minsk 2 weeks after president lukashenkos disputed election victory. And Health Charities are urging the government to take action to tackle the increasing numbers of people seeking help for drinking too much alcohol dur...

The British Empire was the largest the world had ever known. At its height, it ruled around 20 of the earths population. Well, the legacy of that empire is now the subject of passionate debate. Issues of exploitation and brutality have come to the fore thanks to the black lives matter protests. In bristol in the southwest of england, the statue of the slave trader Edward Colston was torn down amid angry protests. Clive myrie has been to bristol and reflects now on the struggle of her memory. Cli...

For echoes of empire. In this programme the bbcs correspondents around the world consider the legacy of imperialism as continuing controversy over the future of some public statues and protests by the black lives Matter Movement have shone a light on aspects of britains imperial past. The British Empire was the largest the world had ever known. At its height, it ruled around 20 of the earths population. Well, the legacy of that empire is now the subject of passionate debate. Issues of exploitati...

With the dark legacies of colonial figures increasingly under the spotlight, removing and reframing their monuments offers an opportunity for truth-telling.

The council's chief executive says: "If we get this wrong, we will be effectively bankrupt."

There has been a surge of people living in motorhomes, caravans and converted vans in the last year as they battle not only with the economic climate and housing crisis.

The number of people living in vehicles in a city is thought to be as many as 650, says a report.

Staffing problems and inexperienced leaders are being blamed for the rise.

The mayor says City Hall needs people of all backgrounds within it