Look to the atlantic to see these frontal systems running in on quite noticeably strong winds, if that they pressure gets as deep as we think it may do, then friday could bea think it may do, then friday could be a very wet and windy day, but increasingly mild as we run towards the weekend. This is bbc news, the headlines motorists are being warned that snow and ice are causing disruption to motorways in england and wales. Prince harry sets out how he views his role as a senior royal. While guest editing for the bbcs today programme, he promises to remain above politics. But shine a light on certain issues and causes. A small number of critically ill syrian children are allowed to leave a rebel held area of damascus. The company that ran Grenfell Tower gives up control of thousands of other properties, saying it cant guarantee tenants the service they expect. Tesco investigates after customers complained that their christmas turkey was rotten or had gone off. Now on bbc news, one of ou
Of the many, not the few, seems closer than ever before. The new year messages brought to a close what has been politically dramatic 12 months. Emma vardy, bbc news. Technology is giving historians a new insight into everyday life in ancient egypt. Researchers at University College london have developed scanning techniques that show what is written on the papyrus that a sarcophagus case is made from. Pallab ghosh has this exclusive report. The hieroglyphics found in the tombs of the pharaohs show the lives of the ancient egyptians. Paintings are what the rich and powerful wanted the paint the people to know. They are the propaganda of their time. Now there is a wealth of information using a new scientific technique. With a specially modified camera, technique. With a specially modified camera , researcher carys technique. With a specially modified camera, researcher carys jones technique. With a specially modified camera, researcher carstones takes photos of the mummys case in kent. Yo
And lots of snoring. Why would these kids actually sign up for this . Soledad im soledad obrien. Welcome to matter of fact from new york city. Republican senator jeff flake of arizona a vocal critic of President Trump is going to sit out the next election. Why . In a blistering speech on the senate floor, he blamed the contentious tenor of politics. Sen. Flake if i have been critical, it is because i believe that it is my obligation to do so, as a matter of duty and conscience. Soledad flake joins fellow republican senator bob corker of tennessee in his decision to abandon a reelection bid all as incumbent republicans find themselves on the political hit list of former white house chief strategist steve bannon. Within the gop ranks, bannons pledge that no one is safe is being taken seriously. Joshua green spent hours interviewing steve bannon over the last six years. The result, a book called the devils bargain. Nice to have you. Joshua great to be here. Soledad trying to decide who is
Oi its later. That usually means four or five days later. This is a bank holiday weekend, a major holiday weekend. My heart goes out to everybody, but i am afraid they are stuck with it. A huge disappointment. Thank you. Thank you forjoining us, it would be great to hear from British Airways, we would be glad to hear from you lets take a look at the Weather Forecast with stav. Although many southern and south eastern areas have enjoyed a fine afternoon, different story further north, Northern England seeing Flash Flooding and thunderstorms. Those storms will continue to move into central southern scotland, tending to peter out overnight, a legacy of cloud and rainfor out overnight, a Legacy Of Cloud And Rain For Northern and western scotland. Further south, a dry night with clear spells, fresher than recently. Into sunday, the northern half of the country will hang on to the cloud, cloudy all day, feeling cooler. Central and southern areas will see warm sunshine, across the south more
On which nelson stands overhangs the column. I found myself literally hanging from the ladder with nothing at all beneath me. Thats a long way up, really, isnt it . In an age with a rather relaxed attitude to health and safety, the words, and then it was my turn. Led to some startling tv moments. His trip down the cresta run was also terrifying. I thumped onto the ice and carried on down the track on my backside, still doing around 80 miles an hour. John noakes had started out in the raf before turning to acting and landing thejob on blue peter. The yorkshire accent and the willingness to do anything for a laugh stood out in a rather more formal era of childrens television. We have lost him and our childhoods about. He was the whole bbc to me when i was watching. Shep, dont bite him, hes a nice little fellow. Thats enough after 12 years, he and his dog, shep, were part of national life. Get down, shep, give me back the script, you are making me grown but he had tired of the risks and t