Told me to lie down on the floor. That was it. Well find out why so called punishment attacks by paramilitaries are on the rise in Northern Ireland. And its 70 years since the queen and Prince Phillip got married. It is their platinum anniversary today. Well look back at a relationship which has been a constant in british life. Hello and welcome to the programme, were live until iiam. Throughout the programme, the latest breaking news and developing stories and as always really keen to hear from you do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning. Our top story today, Zimbabwes President Robert Mugabe has less than an hour to resign, before a 10 oclock deadline set by his own party. He was removed as leader yesterday, but in a rambling television address in which he was expected to resign as president , he refused and instead insisted he would lead the partys Congress Next month. Former allies have condemned his decision and over the weekend huge street rallies deman
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For britains post brexit industrial future with high tech sectors top of agenda. In sport, england lose the first ashes test. Australia get the runs they needed easily to win by ten wickets in brisbane. Macro i bet you look good on the dancefloor, i dont know if youre looking for romance or, i dont know what youre looking for. Dad dancer or disco diva . Well be asking why Research Suggests that three quarters of men never or hardly ever strut their stuff. And matt has the weather. Good morning. A wet and windy start to the new week for some but its the mildest morning of the week, cold air throughout, more details on that and youre full forecast in 15 minutes. Thanks, matt. Good morning. First, our main story. Authorities in bali have warned that a volcano on the island is in imminent danger of a full scale eruption. Mount agung has been sending clouds of thick ash and smoke thousands of feet into the air since saturday. The airport has been closed and locals have been ordered to leave
Evening on bbc news. Well be live in brussels and westminster for analysis on the latest developments in the brexit talks. With the irish borderfront and centre of the failure to reach an agreement, well speak to a Political Correspondent in dublin. And at 10. 1i0pm this evening, well see how tomorrows front pages report on the events in brussels. Ill bejoined byjournalists from london and ireland. Thats all ahead on bbc news. Now its time for sportsday. Hello and welcome to sportsday im jessica creighton. Heres whats coming up tonight. A glimmer of hope for england they rip through australias top order in the second ashes test, but its the aussies who are still in control. Despite the threat of going down, palace are looking to the future. Plans are unveiled to build their stadium into a icon of south london. And well hear from a man who went from being told hell never walk again to winning a boxing title. Good evening, lots to bring you over the next 20 minutes, but well start with a
The latest advice to tackle obesity. In sport, there is no fairytale ending for one of the most successful sportsmen of all time. Debutant rob cross outplayed phil the power taylor in his final world darts final. 16 time champion taylor retiring with a defeat. And matt has the weather. Morning. Good morning. Lovely bright and frosty start in northern and eastern areas, but wet and windy weather in the west. Even if you miss out on the rain today, there is going to be storms on the way tonight. I will tell you all about that in the next 15 minutes. Thank you. Good morning. First our main story. The biggest increase in railfares in five years comes into force this morning, prompting protests at several stations as many commuters return to work after the christmas break. In some cases, travellers will find themselves paying more than £100 extra a year. Campaigners warn the rise is pricing ordinary people off the railways. The government says theyre investing more in faster, more reliable