this is bbc news. had lunch at 11. major incident in leicester after an explosion and fire destroyed a shop in nearby homes. police say it is not terror related. neighbours believed labourers shipped their policy on europe. the shadow brexit secretary says the party would now keep britain in a customs union. obviously is the only way realistically to get tariff free access. it's for our access. it's important for our manufacturing base and no one can a nswer manufacturing base and no one can answer the question how you keep your commitment to no hard border without a customs union. fighting continues in eastern ghouta at syrian government jets continued continues in eastern ghouta at syrian governmentjets continued to dropa syrian governmentjets continued to drop a bombs despite a un agreed a cease—fire. song and celebration at the winter olympics that make sport and politics come to an end. also this hour we'll take a look at tomorrow's front pages including the daily telegraph which look ahead to the mara's brexit speech by durm in corbyn. a report story claims the

labour leader is selling snake oil. vader this hour we find out about all time —— all—star cast in finding herfeet all time —— all—star cast in finding her feet hit the mark in the film review. —— finding your feet. good evening and welcome to bbc news. four people are in a critical condition in hospital after an explosion and fire which destroyed a shopin explosion and fire which destroyed a shop in leicester. police declared a major incident following the blast on the hinckley road just after seven o'clock this evening that say there is no indication of terrorism. this report is from tom burch. the chaotic scene after locals heard and felt a large explosion, which destroyed a building near leicester city centre. john alexander is a bbc

journalist who lives nearby. city centre. john alexander is a bbc journalist who lives nearbylj city centre. john alexander is a bbc journalist who lives nearby. i was sitting in my back room. ifelt a huge shock to the head which felt like the roof was coming in or a boiler had exploded. once i checked iran straight up —— out the front door of the street and around the corner to the shop and it is blown debris and rubble —— rubble across four lanes of traffic. in a large white delete a fire in the area where the building stood. this, a main road in leicester, now the scene of what the police called a major incident. east midlands ambulance service av have taken several people to hospital. it is unclear if there are more casualties. reports suggest the explosion happened in a pull list —— pull list polish shop that had a flat above it. neighbours felt their home sick from the force of the explosion. here, people help paramedics treat the injured. fire crews have been searching the

wreckage of the building. because of the explosion is still not known. our correspondentjeremy has spent the evening at the scene and a little earlier sent us this update. the explosion happened just after seven o'clock this evening. we are on the main hinckley road which is one of the main roads out of leicester. the explosion is actually —— has destroyed what has been described as a polish convenience store behind us. it caused massive disruption as well. let's talk to john alexander lists down the road. you heard this happen. john alexander lists down the road. you heard this happenlj john alexander lists down the road. you heard this happen. i did. i was sitting in the back room of my house. i heard a low explosion and felt a tremendous shock through the house and it felt like it would bring the ceiling down. what did you see when you came down here?|j see when you came down here?” saw. . . see when you came down here?” saw... the first thing i saw was a shop that had been destroyed. that had taken out the bus shelter opposite, blown debris across all four carriages. you can see and

quickly after that a fire started. the emergency services are still here as you can see in this incident has been going on for several hours. we know that four people have been taken to hospital. we have seen search and rescue dogs going into the scene in the last hour or so. we understand that search and rescue tea m understand that search and rescue team searching the wreckage now to see whether anyone else is still trapped. it will not be until that search and rescue operation is finished that an investigation begins to find out exactly why this happened. jeremy reporting from leicester. labour won the uk to remain ina leicester. labour won the uk to remain in a customs union with the eu after brexit according to the shadow brexit secretary. start here said a new treaty for putting the existing arrangement would be best for the economy and respect the referendum result. the prime ministers committed to leaving both the single market and the customs union which it —— she's expected to outline the government's position in more detail this week. then write reports. when it comes to trading

with the eu after brexit there is now clear water between the government and labour. in a speech tomorrowjeremy corbyn will confirm his party would keep the uk in a customs union with the eu. crunch time is not coming for the prime minister because the majority in parliament does not back her approach to a customs union. brexit spokesman said the uk would be better off teaming up with the eu to reach new trade deals with other countries. obviously it's the only way realistically to get tariff free access. it's really important for oui’ access. it's really important for our manufacturing base and nobody can answer the question how you keep your commitment to no hard border in northern ireland without a customs union. as an eu member we are currently in the european customs union and the idea behind it is pretty simple. a single set of ta riffs pretty simple. a single set of tariffs is imposed on goods imported from outside the eu. goods can then move freely without terrorists around the block. but members cannot do their own trade deals. —— without

terrorists. the eu also has a single market which allows capital, services and people to move freely and them —— all member states. the government says we will be the customs union and the single market after brexit. some labour mps want their party to commit to both. it's a massive hit on our leave the single market and the customs union. if the method had to peace in northern ireland to leave the customs union. our core labour value. brexit supporting labour mps argued the party risk betraying their own voters. with all of these things we will stay in a customs union, we will stay in a single market, the decision was quite clear to leave and there in the north labour voters voted very, very clear. are you going to rat on them or not? the brexit negotiation is not only a hackle between the uk government and the eu will stop parliament's role government and the eu will stop pa rliament‘s role is government and the eu will stop parliament's role is critical also. theresa may does not have an overall majority in the commons and a number of tory mps also argue that the uk

should have a customs union with the eu. so, a belt when it comes could force the government to change its position. the government insisted the uk must be free to have an independent trade policy after brexit outside the customs union. labour say they want to join a customs union. what does that mean? is it like turkey which has a customs union but only in goods and not out there colter? not in services, not in finance? is that what we want to bring. will you take ruled in certain sectors but not others. liam fox also said the government would try to persuade all tory mps about the government's position before putting a trade bill before mps, which at the moment looks like it could be defeated will stop if labour joint looks like it could be defeated will stop if labourjoint tory rebels in calling for a new customs union. which is why the impact of labour propper policy should could be very significant. today a couple of the conservative mps who also not a customs union between the eu and the uk after brexit repeated that demand. so the cross party potential

is there to blow the government's preferred plan out of the water, but a book could be a long way off and a lot could happen before then, including on friday what is billed asa including on friday what is billed as a very important speech by theresa may on brexit in which she's expected to set out in more detail precisely how the government wants to get frictionless free trade with the eu outside the customs union. a speech that will be closely watched by the european union and sceptics within the prime minister's on party. there's an update for you regarding the incident that has been unfolding this evening in leicester. the east midlands ambulance service, nhs trust have said on twitter that six people in total were taken to hospital in leicester this evening by the east midlands ambulance service. we knew that four people we re service. we knew that four people were in hospital and are in a critical condition. we don't know the condition of the other two who had to have hospital treatments. the

tweet goes on to say things to official west midlands ambulance service and yorkshire ambulance for their support responding to other 999 calls near the border of leicester sure whilst we dealt with this tragic incident. fighting is continuing in the damascus suburb of eastern ghouta a day after the un security council passed a resolution calling for a cease—fire to be implemented. the syrian government is trying to retake the area from rebels, some of whom are linked to extremist groups. our middle east editor has this report. you made find some of the distressing. as you may find some of the distressing. this was inside eastern ghouta. in almost seven years of war in syria, real cease—fires have been rare, ineffective and short. the un could not agree on a start time for the cease—fire. the best they could do

was to say without delay. that is elastic enough to wreck this cease—fire's chances. elastic enough to wreck this cease-fire's chances. today is the first day of the cease—fire resolution. still, there is warplanes in the atmosphere. still showing. they have let us down before. civilians are still being killed. civil defence workers dug a badly injured baby out of this bomb site. already the russians say the main armed group in the enclave has broken the cease—fire. it says it is forced to fight back. when the regime is not abiding by the un resolution, i cannot stand still and watch and not defend myself and our families in ghouta. this boy and the

men with him are, we are told, victims of a chlorine attack. when its weapon eyes, chlorine is banned under international law. the russians claim this is fake, part of a plan to discredit the syrian army. whether you believe these pictures or the russians, it is another bad sign for the cease—fire. the syrian army is dug in around eastern ghouta, reported to be pushing forward. cease—fire or not, it can sense victory. after 16 days of competition the winter olympics in south korea have drawn to a close with colourful ceremony featuring 3000 athletes. the politics which underpins much of the games were evident again today as north korea signalled its willingness to hold talks with the us. our correspondent

reports from pyongyang. this is the confidence i of south korea. modern, dynamic and attitude. —— and edgy. the perfect stage for a record—breaking british team. the five medals l these winter games. five medals in these winter games. this year will be remembered by rush also, if athletes still not allowed to fly their flag after a doping ban —— russia also. it will be lifted if no more cases arise. we were taken ona no more cases arise. we were taken on a journey through time, a mix of old and new. with all of these four seasons led by a 13—year—old —— four seasons led by a 13—year—old —— four seasons led by a 13—year—old —— four seasons led by a 13—year—old trotting his guitar, and backed by 80 traditional korean instruments.

—— shredding his guitar. much of the drama was political. entering this arena is the us president's daughter ivanka trump. hugs for the south korean first lady been a warm reception for the north korean general sitting behind her. there was no contact between the two, but it does seem that pyongyang is now ready to talk to the us. a victory for the south korean leader, but like the opening ceremony athletes from the two koreas flew their own country's colours. highlighting the division, despite the diplomacy. critics fear the north has been given too much of a platform at these games. the minister responsible for talks between the two koreas says pyongyang is being pushed on its nuclear weapons. we did convey the message to the north koreans multiple times. it's necessary that north korea and the us talk. each other to solve this us talk to each other to solve this ina us talk to each other to solve this in a peaceful manner. but at the end

of this olympic reverie there could bea of this olympic reverie there could be a dose of reality. the show of germany had given south korea some breathing space, but tension still lurks in the background —— the show of her many. unfortunately it's not going to last. north koreans are entirely separating. they have said from the first meeting, that the nuclear issue has nothing to do with the cooperation between the two koreas and certainly the olympic games. —— considering the olympic games. —— considering the olympic games. and so they bid farewell to the olympic flame. and many wonder what could be next for the two koreas. these games are ending just as they began, with a major diplomatic breakthrough. north korea has said it's willing to talk to the united states. there is still a huge problem of its nuclear weapons programme, but this is the first progress made on this peninsula in yea rs. progress made on this peninsula in

years. it's all quarter past 11. the head like a bbc news. six people are hospitalized in leicester after an explosion destroyed a shop in nearby homes. police say it is not terror related. leadership their policy on europe. the shadow brexit secretary says the party would now keep bringing ina says the party would now keep bringing in a customs union. fighting continues in eastern ghouta. syrian government jets continue to drop bombs, despite a un agreed cease—fire. sport now a full round up from the bbc sports centre. all is well because damien is here. hello. thank you. good evening to you. manchester city have won their first trophy under the ordeal. they beat arsenal 3-0 under the ordeal. they beat arsenal 3—0 in the carabao cup final and have ordeal it did not go up to collect the trophy thing it was for the club and not him. natalie reports from wembley. winning

trophies is nothing new for manchester city. but pep guardiola was probably surprised at just manchester city. but pep guardiola was probably surprised atjust how simple the first of his reign was. the day started in crisp wind and sunshine, yellow ribbons caught the eye. ordeal again sunshine, yellow ribbons caught the eye. ordealagain in sunshine, yellow ribbons caught the eye. ordeal again in defining the faa by wearing his or her imprisoned catalan politicians. arsene wenger has never won the league cup. he had reason to look pensive. manchester city are not known for route one football, but from a goal kick, sergio aguero outmuscled arsenal's defence with ease. that lob was a rather cheeky also. from willful defenders to wonderful vincent kompany so defenders to wonderful vincent kompa ny so often defenders to wonderful vincent kompany so often out injured pop up with an important contribution. and look what it meant to him. fans were celebrating, but city were not quite done yet. on a night where city's old guard came up trumps arsenal fans were left wondering just how they got it so wrong. ours and

angers that this was arsenal's tends to show they were on the same level as man city. at times they did not appear to be on the same planet. this trophy remains has remained elusive for wenger but for guardiola it could be the first of many. the trouble is still very much on. i'm so trouble is still very much on. i'm so happy. you are part of the group, so so happy. you are part of the group, so that's why i'm so happy for manchester city. because i cannot forget how they take care of me last season when it was not so good in terms of cash in terms of result and titles. success in the premier league for manchester's other side at united beat chelsea. chelsea went ahead through willian before romelu lukaku's ahead through willian before romelu lu ka ku's equaliser and ahead through willian before romelu lukaku's equaliser and a second—half headerfrom jesse lukaku's equaliser and a second—half header from jesse lingard lukaku's equaliser and a second—half headerfrom jesse lingard earned united all three points. chelsea has slipped to fifth place. selfie ‘s defeat means slipped to fifth place. selfie ‘s defeat mea ns tottenha m slipped to fifth place. selfie ‘s defeat means tottenham move into

fourth after a late victory away at crystal palace. a goal from harry kane minutes from time. a frustrating afternoon. his 24th of the season and put him back at the premier league scoring charts ahead of liverpool's both out. celtic have restored a nine point lead at the top of the scottish premiership after beating aberdeen 2—0. mousa dembele headed ljames forrest's dembele headed injames forrest's cross from close range to give celtic a 1—0 lead at half—time and then set up kieran tierney for their second giving celtic their tenth win ina row second giving celtic their tenth win in a row against the dons who stay in third place in the league. away from football ben stokes made his playing return for england for the first time since being charged with a fray, but cannot prevent his team slipping to a three wicket defeat. in the opening one—day against new zealand after it is from joe root and jos buttler england posted 284-8. and jos buttler england posted 284—8. new zealand were indebted to tom latham and a century from ross

taylor seeing them closed the target. the key was won with four balls to spare and the stokes took and captain owen morgan two wickets and captain owen morgan said he bowled brilliantly. and there was a birdie of a different kind on the pga tour at the honda classic in florida. tiger woods tee shot on the eighth, a goose, but it seems “— shot on the eighth, a goose, but it seems —— teasing by it all and decided to go a stroll. —— he seemed unbothered by it all. here it is. seemed rather unperturbed. it beats an albatross i suppose. and that is all the sport for now. thank you very much. more than 1000 people have taken part in a march in the centre of belfast calling for action on the legacy of northern ireland's troubles. the march was organised by a number of groups representing people who died. they say promises to deal with the past including a five—year plan to compete as

com plete five—year plan to compete as complete outstanding inquest have been broken. china's ruling communist party is expected to abandon the rule limiting the time a president can serve in office. a move which could see the current leader say on indefinitely. he'd been due to step down in 2023 after ten yea rs been due to step down in 2023 after ten years in the job. the change will be seen as further evidence of his growing hold on power. italians head to the polls in a week after a german election campaign that has seen german election campaign that has seen populist politicians come to the poor. they have been beating opinion polls with italians worried about the sluggish economy, frustrated with the european union and angry about migration. our europe correspondent reports from malign. in italy this election season populism, rather than policy, is the undisputed the winner. italians flocked to those who say they're listening, to their frustrations with the status quo. he leads the hard right

anti—immigration party. it's almost more pop star than politician, all of his supporters hoping he can make it to prime minister with his slogan it to prime minister with his slogan it elite first. what do you say to those who call you a racist populist, i asked ? those who call you a racist populist, i asked? i don't respond to insults. but i'm proud to be a populist. if it means being amongst to insults. but i'm proud to be a populis solving ieans being amongst to insults. but i'm proud to be a populis solving their being amongst to insults. but i'm proud to be a populis solving their problems. ngst people solving their problems. immigration is seen as a big problem here. around 700,000 mainly african migrants arrived here by boat over the past few years. many up asylum claims are rejected. people go underground —— many asylum claims. the police said we needed an escort to visit these illegally occupied buildings. we clearly weren't

welcome. recent attacks by migrants and against migrants in italy plus widespread pre—election anti—immigration rhetoric have stoked tensions here. the mayor is from another populist vacatur party. the controversial 5—star movement, anti—migration, eurosceptic and very anti—establishment. the mayor to think for a spin in her intentionally nonplaying electric car. “ intentionally nonplaying electric car. —— to me for a spin. intentionally nonplaying electric car. -- to me for a spin. people don't like this establishment because there are no solutions in poverty is increasing so they see us, many of us are young, poverty is increasing so they see us, many of us are young, never poverty is increasing so they see us, many of us are young, never done politics before and they see and as a way to get out of the crisis, only to find a solution. -- a way to find a solution. with populist so popular

here, should europe braced itself turmoil in italy? the euro for turmoil in italy? the euro zone's third largest economy after these elections. not quite. remember him? burlesque tony is back in the irony of the populist outbreak in italy is that a man who disappeared from politics surrounded by scandal has now returned and is able to present himself as calm, elder statesman. silvio cannot run for office because of a conviction for tax fraud, but his party will likely have a key role in forming the next italian government. which is why, despite all the political rhetoric here, young voters here little will actually change in italy after these elections. in this election nobody is speaking about young people in the proper way. most of our schoolmates are right now

unemployed. there is no hope in the future. voter turnout in these elections is expected to be high. italians are engaged. and angry. the indian actress who starred in nearly 300 hollywood films has died of a heart attack at the age of 5a. she started acting in childhood and went on to be one of the first female stars to command box office success whether or not she had a prominent male costar. our correspondent looks back at her life. for decades, she was bollywood's leading lady. she captivated audiences with her charisma and comic timing. and in a male—dominated film industry she was one of the first women to become a mega star in her own right. you know the audiencejust mega star in her own right. you know the audience just wants a good film.

that's all that matters. she was attending a family wedding with her husband and daughter in dubai when she suffered a heart attack late on saturday night. as news of her death broke, crowds gathered outside her house in mumbai. across india, fans paid tribute. her death is a loss to our country, to the film industry. she was such a role model to all women across the country. now you have a lot of famous leading ladies in bollywood, but i think back then the 80s in the early 90s there were not many of them and she was one of the first. india is mourning the loss of one of its brightest stars. one film producer described the impact of sridevie's death, saying that she was a pioneer who put the early cracks in the eaz'yraf'fs in. the clau 59515! of eeee ’ m

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