Also on tonights programme, its a week since the Terror Attack on Westminster Bridge. Thousands gathered in a show of unity, remembering the dead and the injured. Well have more reaction and opinion to the Historic Events as the Prime Minister triggers britains exit from europe. Well hearfrom politicians and members of the public. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. A hand delivered, six page letter with that theresa may has made history. Shes written to the president of the European Council, formally announcing britains intention to leave the eu a process that will see the end of four decades of membership that have shaped so much in our daily lives. The Prime Minister said britain would be able to make its own decisions but continue to have a deep and special relationship with the eu. For the European Union, the president of the council said this was not a happy day for either brussels or london but he added, his goal now was to defend the interests of the remaining 27 m
To clear their debt. Its five oclock, our top story is that at least nine people are dead, after an explosion on the St Petersburg metro. Another 50 have been injured, according to russias National Anti terrorist committee, which also said a second device had been found and made safe. Officials said there was a single blast between two underground trains in St Petersburg, where the metro system remains shut down. President Vladimir Putin, who was in St Petersburg for a meeting with the leader of belarus, said the cause of the blast was unclear, but the russian Prime Minister Dymitry Medvedyev has now claimed it was a Terror Attack. Richard galpin reports. In the immediate aftermath, passengers turned to the dead and injured who have been laid out on the station platform. While others mill around the scene, smoke from the blast hanging above them. Its reported the explosion happened as the train was travelling between two stations. And this is the damage it caused at 2 40pm local time t
The Social Care System is close to collapse, according to providers, as new figures show 900 workers left the industry, every day last year. The Foreign Secretary, borisjohnsonhad pushedffiflf 7, w for sanctions on senior russian and syrian figures following syrias suspected Chemical Weapons attack which killed more than 80 people. Position on the syrian conflict ahead of the us Secretary Of States arrival in moscow this afternoon. Well, Rex Tillerson is now there. Lets cross to Olga Livshin In Moscow for the latest what reception is he likely to get from russian officials . Considering he wanted sanctions against moscow. Interesting question. Rex tillerson and Vladimir Putin know each other in person, but today Vladimir Putin has used harsh words to counter the words of Rex Tillerson and he said he basically accused the United States and presenting any evidence and also said that they know about possible provocations and use of more Chemical Weapons in syria in coming. 72g by back p
Of sunshine there have been, and more. Someone has been taking all these measurements here every day for over 200 years. Its my responsibility now, im the one doing it now, i have been doing it for 18 years. These are just as accurate as digital thermometers and there is no significant difference in them, really. So the old way is as good as the new way, really, you know. An automatic Weather Station will provide more data, more often, and ensure the record goes on if someone cant be found to follow in shanes footsteps. And what a record it is. With those first readings still stored at the observatory. Well, youve got some history there, havent you, michael . I certainly have, yes. These are the first readings of weather here at armagh observatory. This is the first sheet of measurements, it goes back, lets see, 27th Of December 179a. And its very simple measurements, just three things. Its the inside temperature, the outside temperature, and the barometer. This is the start of measure
Good . Shes been eating her greens. Havent you were in the big apple to meet the man whos travelling the World Without leaving new york. Hands up, eyes wide open. You dont want to miss it. And rajan heads to spain to take a ride on europes newest, fastest and tallest Roller Coaster. This week, im in northern thailand. Its mountainous landscape and lush jungles are an Ideal Environment for the asian elephant. The animal is seen as the symbol of thailand, and around 3000 live in these wild forests. The country also has a captive Elephant Population of almost 4000. Controversially, some of them work in the tourist industry. Caring for all of these elephants is a hugejob, particularly if the animal needs specialist medical attention. Ive come to lampang to meet some of the vets who are attempting this mammoth task. When it was opened in 1993, this was the worlds first elephant hospital. And since then, theyve treated over 4000 elephants. Im here to meet some of them. The hospital aims to p