this is bbc news. the headlines at 5.00pm. a woman from hull is sentenced to three years in an egyptjail for taking painkillers into the country — her sister is concerned for her safety. she is on the verge of a mental breakdown. and so is my mum. it's just horrendous. universities must protect free speech and "open minds, not close them," or face possible fines. millions of shoppers hit the high streets as they hunt for bargains in the boxing day sales. a russian ship is listing. tottenham's harry kane sets a new record for the most premier league goals in a calendar year as he scores a hat—trick against southampton. and what a fantastic sporting year we had. join us as we recap all the major sporting stories in review 2017, a year in sport, in half an hour's time. good afternoon and

welcome to bbc news. a british woman accused of smuggling drugs into egypt has been sentenced to three years in jail. laura plummer, who's 33 and from hull, was arrested in october with 290 tablets of the painkiller, tramadol, which is banned in egypt. a spokesman from the foreign office says they will continue to provide assistance to the family. this family, we are disgusted that it has been able to carry on this long. in what country are you actually allowed to submit a 38 page document in arabic for somebody to sign it without having an interpreter. from day one this has been a complete nightmare and yesterday in the court she wasn't even allowed to have her own interpreter,

she had to get the court interpreter who was interpreting the wrong answers, so we are disgusted and we are so upset, absolutely devastated. do you know what happened in court today? was itjust a sentencing? we just thought she was in court, our lawyer gave a fantastic case, she has got amazing evidence that supports her innocence and we were expecting for her to be freed or maybe it would be adjourned until january. that was what we were told. we never expected her to be sentenced to three years at all. it was a lot of pills she had, though, wasn't it? it was 290, the equivalent of three boxes. people would say it is her own fault, what would you say in response to that? they are entitled to their opinion.

they don't know laura. she was taking these tablets to help 0mar who has had an accident. he didn't even know she was bringing them across. she was doing it for a kind gesture. that is all it was. how can you be sentenced to three years just for being kind? what are you going to do now? we are just going to have to appeal. sorry. your sister is not doing ever so well, is she? can you tell us about that? she is on the verge of a mental breakdown. and so is my mum. it is just horrendous. i can't believe that the country has done this to us. what do they gain by sentencing laura for three years to be mixing with real criminals? she is just a normal girl who works in hull, she sells clothes, she comes home and watches telly and goes to bed. she doesn't drink or smoke,

she lives to go to egypt, she loves egypt, she loves 0mar, she loves the egyptian people, we cannot believe this has happened to her. we are absolutely devastated. that is laura palmer's sister. your reaction to the three—year sentence? it is extremely disappointing to the family. laura is utterly distraught as far as family. laura is utterly distraught as faras i'm family. laura is utterly distraught as far as i'm aware, and clearly, we have to be mindful of the fact that this was very much at the lower end of the scale, but people are very disappointed, not least laura. she has been incarcerated since 19th of 0ctober. she's a woman of good character. she's a honest,

hard—working british character. she's a honest, ha rd—working british woman character. she's a honest, hard—working british woman from hull. she had never had a parking violation and she has found herself in this terrible predicament, where she is facing a custodial sentence, ina she is facing a custodial sentence, in a foreign present. it is utterly terrifying for her. what you make of the apparent misunderstanding in court that led to did a's hearing, but it was not a hearing, was it, because she was entered the three yea rs, because she was entered the three years, the conviction was there already. how would you understand that the appeal will take forward? i'm not sure if that is correct. as i understand it, there was something lost in translation. the judge i understand it, there was something lost in translation. thejudge had asked one of the tribunal members to question laura, and his english was not very good. the defence and seem to... thejudge refused to hearfrom them, however, the lawyerfor to... thejudge refused to hearfrom

them, however, the lawyer for laura, said that the matter must be adjourned at a new hearing, that sta rts adjourned at a new hearing, that starts the day. it is my understanding that it is exactly what has happened. but,... she was guilty of possession, not trafficking, and she was evidenced for possession, today. i have had several conversations with this today, and i know that he is making representations as we speak, to officials in egypt. and, we are very, very worried about laura's well—being, and that is what the police party is right now. so, the foreign office ministers are very much involved constantly. you actually feel that the government has done as much as it can add this page? i have got to be honest. i have been very impressed with the

foreign office. i have spoken to the foreign office. i have spoken to the foreign secretary, boris johnson, directly. i was impressed with his understanding and interest in the blaze. —— in the case. british embassy officials are constantly informing myself, and ministers, government ministers of what is happening. so, i have got absolutely no criticism of the foreign office, i have been very impressed. and, i would exact them to continue to make representations on behalf of laura. there are things that can be done, it is too early to is second guess what ministers might be saying, or doing, but there are options available to us, and we are very hopeful that this will come, eventually to a happy conclusion. hopeful that this will come, eventually to a happy conclusionm is that word, eventually, though, but it is quite clear that hearing from her sister and her mother's reaction, that's the family watch out, and they want out sooner rather

than later. yes, and so do i. but, the reality is that she has been sentenced today. we have got to be respectful of the egyptian laws, and their customs, but we can make representations to ministers in egypt. representations to ministers in egypt, and to ensure that first and foremost, that laura is being well looked after. but, there are schemes such as the prison transfer scheme, which could be considered, and clearly, the defence team are now considering lodging an appeal. but, ido considering lodging an appeal. but, i do criticised islamic sent what has happened, but it —— i do criticised for some extent what has happened, but this has cost her a great deal of pain and suffering.” great deal of pain and sufferinglj would like you to pick you up on that, because there is a tendency among the british, the media, the

papers, that if there is a brit in trouble abroad, to back them to be held, and there's perhaps nothing wrong with that, but the point is, she has broken the law in egypt, thereafter report that the tramadol that she was carrying wire in a paracetamol box. there are questions that she leave the answer. the first thing i should say that i disagree that it was hidden in a paracetamol box. the evidence says that it was not concealed. it was very clear, as soon not concealed. it was very clear, as soon as not concealed. it was very clear, as soon as the luggage was opened that the tramadol tablets were laid in front of clothing. there was no attempt to conceal anything at all. she is a naive woman, who was tied to do she is a naive woman, who was tied todoa she is a naive woman, who was tied to do a favour for somebody she was in love with. i am told that he did not even know that he was going to be receiving these tramadol

painkillers, but look, we have got to be honest. she had committed an offence according to egyptian law, and the egyptian authorities are in their right to punish her, but what i would like to happen, is good sense, and fairness, and decency to prevail, because this is not a drug trafficking mule, this is not somebody who has made any profit or gain, this is simply a somebody who has made any profit or gain, this is simplya naive somebody who has made any profit or gain, this is simply a naive young woman who has done something silly, we have all very much, hope that you will eventually come into hull, and we hope that that is the same. the universities minister, jojohnson, will use a speech today to warn that academic institutions must protect free speech. he'll say students must be able to both hear and challenge controversial views during their years of study. some universities and student groups have refused entry to speakers, jo johnson wants universities to open minds, not close them.

he has criticised the practice of no platforming, when student unions and other university groups ban speakers with what is seen as offensive or unacceptable views. the minister wants young people to hear and challenge controversial opinions, a view shared by the vice chancellor, of the university of buckingham. universities must be about letting a dialogue and debate happen, not suppress. if you suppress people's views, then you are a man exercising them, you legitimise them, you publicise them. what we need to happen at universities is the opposite. the feminist campaigner, julie bindell, who has personal experience of no platforming, argues the problem lies with the national union of students. students that are polled are clearly signed up to this ridiculous snowflake attitude of wrapping them in cotton wool. students tell me all the time that they want to hear the likes of me speaking against this blanket no

platforming of feminists, as we are the ones mainly no platformed, and they want to make a decision about who speaks at the university. the nus have yet to comment, but their platform contains six groups, including the bnp. next april, the government is planning to bring in a new regulator for universities. the office for students will have the power to find, suspend or deregister institutions that failed to uphold free speech. the body of a woman has been found at an address which a bomb disposal squad was called to, on christmas day. the street, in north tyneside, was completely cordoned off when the bomb disposal van arrived. a 41—year—old man, believed to be known to the victim, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. two people have died including a police officer following a collision in sheffield last night. south yorkshire police were responding to an incident, when one of its vehicles collided with a citreon c3 travelling in the opposite direction, on the a57.

the 46—year—old police officer driving the car was pronounced dead shortly after the collision, and a 61—year—old woman, who was a passenger in the other car, was taken to hospital but died shortly after. an investigation is under way into the cause of the incident. police have released cctv footage images — of three suspects, following a theft at a shopping centre in ilford, east london injuly this year. it's the first time these images have been released. a 69—year—old woman walked into lloyds bank in ilford and withdrew £1000 in cash from her account. the pensioner then got into a lift at the exchange shopping mall as she made her way to the car park. when she got into the lift, two of the suspects in the lift began a discussion with the woman as a third suspect searched her handbag and removed the cash. anyone who can assist the investigation is asked to contact metropolitan police via 101 or by tweeting @metcc. millions of shoppers across the country are hitting the high street today, for the traditional

boxing day sales. analysts at barclaycard suggest one in three of us will head to the shops today in search ofa bargain. but with the rise of discount deals for black friday, and more of us shopping online, has the post—christmas shopping spree lost some of its appeal? james waterhouse reports. no camping, no stampedes. bell tolls. but there was at least a bell for the boxing day sale faithful in london this morning. in selfridge's, one of britain's oldest store names, you can get your hands on almost anything. perfumes, make—up, clothing and, of course, shoes. 50% off prada shoes. that's really good. £250 saving. we do love shopping! we like bargains more than full price stuff. they are normally 480, i got them for 230. it's decent, isn't it? we can actually get these online, but over here they are cheaper. so if we can find the size, then yes. 0therwise online.

different prices but similar scenes in york. retail analysts say they are seeing a shift in shopping behaviours, but only a slight one. the high street is still a significant impact on people's shopping because people going out for leisure and to meet people rather than just buying behaviours. that's the feeling in glasgow today as well. i think customers are very savvy, they're looking for depth of markdown. never mind 30%, customers today are looking for 50%—plus discounts. a bbc survey of a thousand shoppers suggested almost two thirds felt constant sales devalue the brand of the shop, and more people are spending in the black friday sales and can't fork out twice. in selfridge's at least, people in their tens of thousands are walking around trying to find that dream discount. but this is the biggest store on the uk's busiest shopping street. the feeling from some experts and shoppers is that the boxing day sales have lost their appeal. for many, the boxing day

sales are as traditional as the turkey itself, so it's going to take a lot more to put them off. james waterhouse, bbc news, oxford street in london. the headlines on bbc news: a woman from hull sentenced to three yea rs a woman from hull sentenced to three years in an egyptianjailfor taking painkillers into the country. millions of shoppers hit the high street is behind fall bargains in the boxing day of these —— boxing day sales. sport now...and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre. it has been a busy day. absolutely.

it has been a busy day. absolutely. it has been an amazing year for harry kane. the tottenham ‘s striker helped himself to a hat—trick, today, as buyers thrashed 505—2. he has broken the record for most premier league goals scored in a calendar year. he headed home his... to bypass alan shearer‘s landmark which had stood at 22 years. he completed his second hat—trick in just three days. his 56 goal and what has been a incredible year to finish ahead of messi. tottenham are up finish ahead of messi. tottenham are up to fourth. it has been a boxing day fill of entertainment is. jesse lingard rates were rescued a point in the 90th minute against burnley. there was a six goal thriller at the vitality stadium. bournemouth drew

with west ham. there were also chelsea and watford, as well. celtic have extended their lead at the top of the scottish permission to 11 points. they want to haven't at dundee. james forrest scored for the visitors, and leigh griffiths got their second. that one is the only scottish premiership game, today. five more to come tomorrow. it seems to be getting worse for england's cricketers who are trying to avoid a series whitewash in the ashes. they surrendered the hashes in power. another great performance from captain steve smith left australia on 2411—3 at stumps on day one at the fourth test. to borrow an australian phrase, injured were always going to be infora phrase, injured were always going to be in for a lot of hard yak. at the moment, they lost the task and had to field on a pitch that release it the batsman on a warm day. david

warner made it look like any total would be possible for australia. factor him, they had 100 by love. england's tied things up, and got rid of the out of sorts karen bradley croft who then is that frustrated warner. 99, you blinked, and it seemed that he had given tom curran his first test wicket on debut, but a replay revealed no ball. warner did go soon, to james anderson, caught behind, and after tea, stuart broad got his first wicket for more than a11 is. he said nearly got another with his next one, so much given not out lbw. the review went with the umpire's call. a key moment, from there, marsh, two hours but steve smith, they blow things. england must worry, perhaps unbeatable. lot of derbies. four times champions, leinster have gone

top of pool b beating munster by... it has led the's fifth win in six games, give their celtic rivals, and they sealed it with this try. as, cardiff move came up on top. finally, mike white held on in an exciting finish to win the chase at captain park. had to work hard on the running, double shuffle came second, while 3a2 was third for jockey lizzie kelly. that gave trainer anderson a double. that is all your sport, for now. you can find more on all of those stories on the bbc sport website. that is bbc .co uk passport. we will have more

free you at top six. kane had already matched alan shearer‘s previous record with his hat—trick on saturday, but today, he went one better, and three better, by scoring another hat—trick against at hampton at rugby. it means that kane will finish the year as europe's leading goal—scorer. 0n the 0n the line ——... is bradley allen, who's been a coach at spurs for 13 years and coached harry kane as a youngster. he also witnessed harry kane make history at wembley this afternoon as a co—commentator for bbc radio london. when that first goal went in, what we re when that first goal went in, what were you thinking quiz nigella mac a very proud moment. everybody‘s visit with the club. it's a really unbelievably achievement, and he couldn't be a nicer guy. harry has

been extra ordinary since breaking through being a home—grown player, and coming into this side the last few seasons. his goal—scoring prowess has gone from strength to strength. how odd was he when you are pitching him? he was a young boy, he was very dedicated to his work, and he was always prepared to stay behind and do extra training, he has become a great role model to our next generation of young players coming through the club, and to see him succeed now at the very highest level, in this quite extraordinary calendar year that he has had, and the record that he has broken, it is a really proud moment. many people talk about his work ethic. but, the natural talent must play a part when you're talking about a player of this level. yes, he said gibbs is about, but i think, the hours of repetitive practice,

single—handedly, that he was prepared to do, harry as a young footballer was a fabulous learner, and very dedicated to his game, and it is no surprise that once that opportunity comes about, he has really had this tunnel vision. too perfect, to make permanent his goal—scoring finishes, i think you've seen that. you have seen him play form england, and those bars, evenin play form england, and those bars, even in recent seasons, and this is an unbelievable achievement. alan shearer was one of the premier league legends, and i thought that that let record that harry has just broken would perhaps not be beaten, so, to do that, he deserves all the credit that he is getting. inevitably the comparisons with shearer on the pitch, and also with an england shirt, but also comparisons with lee and lse and christian another. —— with messi and

rinaldo. he said today that he was simply to be mentioned in the same sentence as them. messi has got hundreds of goals, as has rinaldo, at barcelona and real madrid —— real madrid respectively. itjust goes to show what a year it has been for harry. the tottenham supporters are really hoping that can continue. oddly, really hoping that can continue. 0ddly, the england fans of the russian world cup next summer.m 0ddly, the england fans of the russian world cup next summer. it is funny that you say that, because the coach said today that he hasn't reached his peak. he said it is a good few years away. yellow mac i think so. he is determined, you will keep working. he is determined, he will keep working at all aspects. i think he could be very exciting times for this current young totte n ha m times for this current young tottenham hotspur side. bradley, 27 giving us your time. a russian cargo ship is being

assisted by the coastguard. the coastguard said that it had power, and was currently stable, while b 13 crew on board were reported to be safe and well. the maritime rescue service has warned of severe gales. rescue workers say that dozens of civilians have been killed in the bombing of towns away from front line in the last few weeks. what a key industry in the north west of england, cotton spinning has made a return to the uk. fresh off the boat from california,

cotton has come back to its spiritual home. refurbished and re—energised, this magister mill is the first in the uk to spend commercially again. for the first time in 50 years, cotton is in full production. it is really re-engaged the weavers, and the finishes, and the weavers, and the finishes, and the dyers, to pull together and forge those chains back again, and there is honestly an enormous appetite for provenance and british made... we are following the process as it finds its way to the bail —— from the bail to the clothes hanger. that's you, what happens now. we

we re that's you, what happens now. we were loaded onto a guy stand, we will be done at bleach it, we will die it. this yarn diet used to force dan—axel zagadou got an overseas. now it only travels 30 miles. turned pink, it is time to take the arm up the road to burnley to be woven. the resurrection of the cotton process, that a goods time for the industry. we almost 100 textile businesses that he had 30,017 has been. 30% of them say that they are exporting more british made goods than last year. there is concern about the age of the workforce. to that have staff whose average age is over a0, but overall, the news is positive. 50% of them are turning over more than a year ago. the factory weaving a la pink cloth is a good example. the

next six—month forecast is looking great. so much so, that we are now having to put on extra shifts and recruit additional staff. back in manchester, our club is now ready to be made into a shared. but, pressed, stitched and finished at this factory, one of the few of its kind to survive. i did think we will ever see a return to the housing days, but there are huge opportunities for businesses and brands like ours to create sustainable, viable and ultimately profitable businesses by making here again in the uk, and selling, ten international marketplace. spine, died, wigan and stitched, the cotton process has been sewn back together again. our journey behind the scenes ends with a shirt made from local yarn. now for a look at the weather: for many of us, it has been ages in

any boxing day, so far. tonight, the weather will be turning. rain, sleet and some snow on the way. this is what it looks like the feeling. initially, rain splashing its way across southern parts of the country. look at the snow across the health of wales, there. possibly into the peak district, too. there could be some wet snow and sleet, across some of the bigger towns and cities. toward the end of the night, maybe around the judgment and possibly the downs. there could be a little bit of wet snow, but this is not good to be a big deal. itjust executors going to be a wintry favour. the many northern areas, the bigger risk if the eyes. this is what tomorrow looks like. a lots of sunshine around. 0nce what tomorrow looks like. a lots of sunshine around. once that moves away, it will take time. norwich will be called and windy and miserable, from most of the day. the minibus, is called and sunny

wednesday on the way. —— for many of us wednesday on the way. —— for many of usa wednesday on the way. —— for many of us a cold and sunny wednesday on the way. the latest headlines. a woman from hull city has been jailed for three yea rs hull city has been jailed for three years in egypt for taking painkillers into the country. laura plummer was convicted of drug smuggling. universities minister john smuggling. universities minister jothohnson has warned that academic institutions must protect free speech. he said universities must open minds is not close them and students should be able to take pa rt and students should be able to take part infrank and students should be able to take part in frank discussion. there has been lower than expected turnout the boxing day sales. a% drop in the number of shoppers compared with last year. a police officer and 61—year—old woman died in a crash on christmas day. a6—year—old