From the front, attempting to reassert her authority. A cyclist who knocked down and killed a pedestrian in east london, has been sentenced to 18 months in youth custody. The former england football captain wayne rooney, has been banned from driving for two years, after admitting drinking and driving. And yet another hurricane bears down on the caribbean. Maria is heading towards the leeward islands, and has strengthened to a major category three storm. Its 5pm. Good afternoon, our top story is that the low cost airline ryanair, says its preparing to receive compensation claims worth a total of £18 million, following its decision to cancel up to 50 flights a day until the end of october. The chief executive Michael Oleary denies the company is short of pilots, but he did admit to in his words messing up the planning of their holidays. Keith doyle reports. It is yours Biggest Airline, and also the most punctual. But the decision to cancel so many flights had it in turmoil. At a News Co