Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. Two people have been released on bail after police removed 35 bodies and a quantity of ashes from a Funeral Directors in hull. Detectives say theyre investigating a truly horrific incident and families are understandably distraught and heartbroken. Theyve had more than 1,000 phone calls from concerned members of the public. 0ur correspondent nick garnett has been speaking to one of the families affected. My mum was a beautiful, loving person. Would give Anybody Anything she had. Susan stone was 78 when she died. Herfamily paid for her to be cremated, but now theyve been told it never happened. They cremated my mum the same day, or the next day, waiting for a slot. But obviously she didnt get cremated. Heartbroken. Anger. Disgraceful. Humberside police are still searching this building owned by legacy Funeral Directors and others the company owns. 120 officers are involved and police say they found 35 bodies and what they think are human
At the emirates. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Downing street has described as unacceptable remarks alleged to have been made by one of the conservative partys biggest donors about the mp, diane abbott, during a Business Meeting in 2019. The guardian claims that frank hester said ms abbott made him want to hate All Black Women and that she should be shot. This morning diane abbott has called the alleged comments frightening. Mr hester has admitted making comments about her which he described as rude, but his spokesperson has said this is not a confirmation of the quotes in the guardian. Henry zeffman has the story. Some people who give millions to Political Parties have high public profile is. Frank hester didnt. Until now. This is what the guardian says mr hester told staff at the Health Care Software company he built from scratch at a meeting back in 2019. Its like trying not to be racist, but you see diane abbott on the tv and you just want to hate All Black Wom
For the First Time Since itjoined nato, the swedish flag has been raised at nato headquarters. Theyve been taking part in the Largest Military exercise since the cold war, amidst warnings of a new threat to europe from russia following its full scale invasion from damning of ukraine. Jonathan beale reports from the arctic circle. Nato says its a bulwark for peace. But its preparing for war. This, just part of its massive Military Exercise taking place right across europe. And with newest members sweden and finland in no doubt as to why theyjoined. Being alone against russia is like, why take that risk when you canjoin nato . I personally feel a lot safer because now we have allies to depend on. In this scenario, theyve come to defend Northern Norway after its been invaded. Theyre not calling the enemy russia, but it is a near neighbour. The aim of this exercise is to demonstrate how nato would come to the aid of an ally under attack. It is the very principle of the alliance an attack o
Considered about face masks after Research Suggests coughs may project further than previously thought. And, saying thank you celebrities urge people across the country to show support for nhs and key workers with another round of applause at eight oclock tonight. Thank at eight oclock tonight. You so much, all you nhs and thank you so much, all you nhs folk and key workers. When this is all over and done with im coming to kiss you on the lips so corrupt. And in sport, eddiejones agrees a new deal through to the 2023 rugby world cup, which will make him englands longest serving head coach ever, surpassing even sir clive woodward. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. One of the countrys Top Health Officials has admitted that everyone is frustrated by the low number of tests being carried out to detect the coronavirus. Professor paul cosford of Public Health england says measures are in place to increase testing for nhs workers, after continued criticism of the governments
Give a diagnosis injust 90 minutes. In spain, the death toll from coronavirus passes 10,000. Another 950 people died in the past 2a hours. New global guidance is being considered about face masks after Research Suggests coughs may project further than previously thought. The comedian eddie large, best known for the double act little and large, has died at the age of 78. The Scotland First minister Nicola Sturgeon is giving an update on coronavirus shortly well take you to that live. And saying thank you celebrities urge people across the country to show support for nhs and key workers, with another round of applause at 8 oclock tonight. Thank you so much all of you nhs fog and key workers. When this is all over and done with, i am coming to kiss all of you on the lips. Good afternoon. One of the countrys Top Health Officials has admitted that everyone is frustrated by the low number of tests being carried out to detect the coronavirus. Professor paul cosford of Public Health england sa