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The state had everfaced swathes of countryside and thousands of homes have been destroyed. And the accountants who disappeared leaving thousands of lorry drivers owing money to the taxman. Thats in inside out in half an hour. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. Harvey weinstein has been been kicked out of the academy that runs the oscars. In a statement, the board said he no longer merited the respect of his colleagues. It follows a series of Sexual Assault accusations against the producer including rape some of which he has denied. Mr weinstein has been denounced by many of the celebrities ...

Trees grow at similar rates as in their native California home and can capture large amounts of carbon.

The enormous trees, which can grow up to around 300 feet tall and live as long as 3,000 years, grow at similar rates in the UK as they do in their native California, despite the ecological and climactic differences between the two environments - which could help tackle climate change.

Some tree species that grow as tall as 300 feet and have lifespans spanning up to 3,000 years have been shown to exhibit similar growth rates despite climatic and ecological variations in their respective environments, like in the UK and the US state of California.

A hero rescuer yesterday told how he saved the lives of a mum and toddler trapped in a car that got washed into a swollen river as Storm Henk ravaged the UK.