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as last minute preparations are made for the final of the eurovision song contest. the uk will be the last of the 26 acts to perform. now on bbc news, the travel show. this week, its time to party. eurovision rolls into liverpool, so we ask are scousers really the greatest showmen? im proud to be a scouser. the greatest showmen? im proud to come from liverpool. a little taste of ukraine in the heart of merseyside... very nice indeed. ..and the midlife handbrake turn that saw one woman ...

but in _ it is a misty morning here in leeds, but in three — it is a misty morning here in leeds, but in three hours, 12 one half thousand _ but in three hours, 12 one half thousand runners will run the rob burrow_ thousand runners will run the rob burrow marathon including the man himself_ burrow marathon including the man himself and this good mate ken s infield~ _ and in sport the saints go marching down — i defeat for southampton ends their 11—year stay i in the premier leagu...

now on bbc news, the travel show. this week, its time to party. eurovision rolls into liverpool, so we ask are scousers really the greatest showmen? im proud to be a scouser. im proud to come from liverpool. a little taste of ukraine in the heart of merseyside... very nice indeed. ..and the midlife handbrake turn that saw one woman choose life on the road. i wanted to go and explore life and see if there was another way of living. hi and welcome to liverpool, where a wild extravaganza ...

was another way of living. hi and welcome to liverpool, where a wild extravaganza, otherwise known as the 67th eurovision song contest, is taking place this weekend after last years winners, ukraine, were unable to host the competition because of the ongoing war. last years event was watched by 160—million people. and this year, the city that knows how to celebrate is pulling out all the stops to make sure that the competition is bigger than ever. now, later on, ill be off to see som...

hello, im luxmy gopal. welcome to the programme. a power struggle between sudans army and a notorious paramilitary force has rocked the country with at least 56 dead and almost 600 injured. among the dead were three un workers who were shot after the two sides exchanged gunfire at a military base. gunfire. the united nations secretary—general has condemned the fighting amid fears it will derail the transition to civilian rule. both the army and its opponents, the rapid support forces...

it was the favourite who won the day. corach rambler proved a bargain for his owners — a scottish syndicate who bought him forjust £17,000. the largest military parade in 70 years — more than 6,000 members of britains armed services will take part in next months coronation. and the weather, a lot more cart around today compared to yesterday, patchy rain in the west but it will fill wall. all the details and outlook coming up after breakfast. just as she will feel warm. its sunday,...

time, the risks would have been reduced. i think the scandal here is that, basically, motorways have been expanded on the cheap and safety considerations have not always been at the top of the agenda. the transport select committee said these new smart waterways allow 1600 vehicles every hour to travel, and its vital on busy days. this was vital to ease congestion, to allow people to get around faster and more easily. is there a better way to do this? ., , easily. is there a better way...

Theres been a historical link between liverpool and ireland since time immemorial, really. in the early 1800s, principally in terms of digging canals and then, a little later, the railway, but also more significantly in the wake of the irish famine in the 1840s. and they brought, of course, their music with them. its notjust music like this, fantastic though it is, but three of the beatles, as you probably know, were of irish descent — and maybe ringo, too. its permeated every aspect of this c...

The groundwork for the city we know today. and so, in a far cry from the signature eurovision style, im taking it back to basics. irish folk nights like these are a regular event across liverpool. i find this one already in full flow. hello, john. hello, there. hi. it seems your sessions are really popular. i walked through the bar, there are people dancing, there are lines outside. is this quite common? when you turn up, the people turn up? yeah. and it happens on virtually every night of the w...

In the early 1800s, principally in terms of digging canals, and then a little later, the railway, but also more significantly, in the wake of the irish famine in the 1840s. and they brought of course their music with them. its notjust music like this, fantastic though it is. but three of the beatles, as you probably know, were of irish descent and maybe ringo, too. its permeated every aspect of this citys life, its culture, and obviously its music. music ends, cheering. many of the descendants o...