for some, there are already important decisions to be made. what are you going to wear, maria? oh, it really depends on the weather, so layers, i think, and flat shoes. and a hat. but flat shoes, definitely. helena wilkinson, bbc news. an adorable bunny has hopped up the ranks at a police station in the us where it has helped officers by keeping spirits up while he scurries about. percy the rabbit was rescued by the yuba city police deparment in california last year, and he hasjust been promoted to the rank of wellness officer in time for easter sunday. gorgeous. and i wasjust looking
being invited to a special private viewing of the service at this church, st margaret s, next to the abbey. they include members of organisations like the scouts and stjohn s ambulance, who ll be providing support across london on coronation day. around 2,000 guests are expected to be invited to the coronation service, which isjust a month away. for some, there are already important decisions to be made. what are you going to wear, maria? oh, it really depends on the weather, so layers, i think, and flat shoes. and a hat. but flat shoes, definitely. helena wilkinson, bbc news. at the age of 15, sahil usman dedicated time during lockdown to support vulnerable people in the community of blackburn, while also living with leukaemia. he s now been invited to the coronation in recognition for his services
of organisations like the scouts and stjohn s ambulance, who ll be providing support across london on coronation day. around 2,000 guests are expected to be invited to the coronation service, which isjust a month away. for some, there are already important decisions to be made. what are you going to wear, maria? well, it really depends on the weather, so layers, i think, and flat shoes. and a hat. but flat shoes, definitely. helena wilkinson, bbc news. scientists have unearthed new details about the woolly mammoth, ten thousand years after they became extinct. the researchers analysed the dna of 23 mammoths discovering that the animals became fluffier and had smaller ears as they evolved.
invitations to the ceremony in westminster abbey have been extended to hundreds of british empire medal recipients, as helena wilkinson reports. among those who will be at the coronation service will be heads of state and other royals from around the world. but at the heart of the congregation will be hundreds of local heroes from across the country. more than a50 people who ve been invited here to westminster abbey for the coronation service on may the sixth are british empire medal recipients. they re people who ve been recognised for their achievement or contribution to local communities and many of them played a big role in supporting during the covid 19 lockdowns. likejulian and maria sturdy morton from london. during the pandemic, they arranged food parcels for people in need. just tell us the moment that you found out that you were going to be invited. chuckles. well, julian phoned me i was out and he said,
from around the world. but at the heart of the congregation will be hundreds of local heroes from across the country. more than a50 people who ve been invited here to westminster abbey for the coronation service on may 6th are british empire medal recipients. they re people who ve been recognised for their achievement or contribution to local communities and many of them played a big role in supporting during the covid 19lockdowns. likejulian and maria sturdy morton from london. during the pandemic, they arranged food parcels for people in need. just tell us the moment that you found out that you were going to be invited. chuckles. well, julian phoned me i was out and he said, have you looked at your e mails? and i said, no, and he said, we ve got this e mail i think it s a scam . well, you would do, wouldn t you? don t touch anything, don t click anything! and then we found out it