a hospital in cambridge has created an innovative programme bringng professional dancers to the wards to help patient wellbeing. findings suggest it's improving morale as well as mobility. katie silver went along to take a look. are we ready? this is what we're doing. we are just finding ways, twinkling fingers, bringing in a little bit of movement. the class starts out slow, but after not too much time there is feet tapping, partner dancing, and even a singalong. all the tunes of baroque instruments. it's part of a programme that has been going on for two years at cambridge university hospital. that's our spine moving. bringing professional dancers to regular sessions on wards. some of it was around improving balance and co—ordination and muscle strength. a lot of it is also around well— being. the better somebody feels, the more likelihood there is they won't fall.

dance sessions are done in a number of wards, but mostly with the elderly. it is strange because we haven't done it before. did you enjoy the dancing? yeah. a lot or a little bit? a little bit. while eve's not yet convinced, preliminary research suggests it is having an impact. we found that for those taking part, over 75% of people's mood improved from the beginning of the session to the end of the session. they are also finding it may help with physical rehabilitation after a stroke. good afternoon, mr ford. this consultant geriatrician says he is in the dance sessions make a real change in some of his patients. one patient that really strikes me, as though a light had flipped on in his brain, and he was a different man. to feel what it is like to be in an old person's body and what it is like to dance, alistair has the frailty

simulation suit. how does it work? the weight will give you the sensation of having arthritis and the shoes will give you the sensation of neuropathy. you won't know where your feet are and will feel more unsteady on your feet. along with the weights and shoes, there are earplugs for deafness, glasses that simulate cataracts, and gloves that give a parkinson's— like tremor. weighted down everywhere, i have roots that are hard to walk in, i am shaking in my hands, i cannot even see you. i will take it off. i am a bit dizzy. i found the suit really difficult to bear. it is programmes such as this one that are working to make the physical changes of growing old that little less challenging. katie silver, bbc news, cambridge. now it's time for a look at the weather with alina jenkins. as if we really want to know! there it is still rain in this

forecast but also torrential winds, this is until six o'clock this evening, we could see 160 millimetres of rain, its most persistent in northern and western parts of the uk. ahead of it we do have some showers but also a lot of sunshine for eastern counties in the afternoon. it's windy across england and wales, gusts of between a0 and 50 miles an hour, over 60,000 western coasts, across northern ireland and scotland, 12 to 1a celsius the high here, through this evening the rain eases for a time that more returns across wales and serve east england as we head —— south—west england as we had through the early hours. slowly it begins to move east tomorrow, sunshine behind it. on monday sunniest in the north

and the west. showers in the east. hello this is bbc news with shaun ley. the headlines. forecasters are warning more strong winds and torrential rain are on the way in northern ireland and western parts of britain from storm callum. the head of the un demands "the truth" over the disappearance of the saudi arabian journalist jamal kashoggi. patients are urged to return crutches, walking frames and wheelchairs to the nhs so they can be reused or recycled. now on bbc news, it's time for the travel show. this week, we're in cairo, as egypt's capital prepares to open the doors to the biggest archaeological museum in the world. it's fit for a king. you have lentils, you have chickpeas, and you have

these fried onions. we sample some of the city's culinary delights. and we go behind the scenes as scientists attempt a delicate operation to restore a priceless discovery back to its former glory. this is one of the oldest structures of wooden ship in the world. we start this week in egypt's capital cairo, a huge sprawling city and home to more than 20 million people. the traffic here in cairo is just another level. cars everywhere, and the sounds from the horns beeping, it is just nuts. as we reach giza on the outskirts of the city, we get a glimpse of the archaeological wonders that have fascinated visitors for centuries. wow!

is that them? i've only ever seen them on tv. we're still quite far away from them, but actually it's breathtaking. the ancient egyptians built these pyramids as elaborate tombs for their rulers, or pharaohs, some a,500 years ago. they've become the calling card of egypt's tourism. and the oldest, the great pyramid of khufu, stands at nearly 150 metres, and is the largest stone monument anywhere on earth. wow, that is awesome. seeing them in real life is so cool. tourism is one of egypt's biggest moneymakers, and in 2010 it reached an all—time high, with more than 1a million coming here on holiday.

but the following year, everything changed. change, change, change! anti—government demonstrations in cairo's tahrir square kicked off a wave of protests across the country. standing on the corner of the square is egypt's national museum. built in 1902, it houses perhaps the world's greatest collection of ancient artefacts, including the magnificent treasures of the boy king tutankhamen. during the turmoil, looters and vandals took advantage of the chaos and broke in. suddenly, thousands of years of the country's history were at risk. what were your emotions, what did you feel? i was concerned at first, then i keep watching and felt secure after the museum was protected

by our armed forces, and proud of those who formed a shell around the museum to protect the museum. thieves damaged the building and stole more than 50 priceless a rtefa cts . following the looting, a number of stolen antiquities ended up for sale online or at auction. the egyptian authorities managed to track them down, and now most of the stolen treasures, like this limestone statue, have been recovered. well, we are in front of the statue of king akhenaten, one of the objects that was stolen during the revolution here in egypt, and we are so lucky to get it back here at the museum, was it damaged at all? it is not damaged, and it is as we found it, and as we got it again, so it is not damaged. cramped, dusty and overflowing, the museum holds a special place in the nation's heart.

but the break—in exposed its outdated and weak security, and highlighted what was already known — the need to better safeguard the nation's unique treasures. here in the shadow of the pyramids, a new ambitious project is entering the final stages of construction. due to open in 2020, the grand egyptian museum will be equipped to take the country's historic artefacts way into the future. when completed it will be the biggest archaeological museum in the world. this place is absolutely enormous. the footprint is 500,000 square metres. there are over 3,000 labourers working here 2a/7,

and it cost over us$1 billion to construct. this is the main atrium, the entrance, and when you arrive you will be greeted by this imposing statue of ramses ii, one of the greatest egyptian pharaohs. i think even he would have been impressed by the scale of this place. it is fit for a king. this state—of—the—art monument will be the new home to tutankhamen‘s treasures. and for the first time, over 5,000 objects discovered in the boy king's tomb will be on display to the public. but now, they will be better protected by modern security, shedding new light on the lives of the ancient egyptians. so tell me about this piece here. this is one of my favourite pieces. it's one of the chariots of king tutankhamen.

so we are pretty much looking at a 3,500—year—old artefact, but in perfect condition, intact, as it was? if we consider the 3,500 years, it is in a perfect condition. restorers in these specially built labs are using the most advanced technology in the world to prepare the artefacts for display. it is very convenient now that we can use modern x—ray, we can determine the composition of the materials that were used, the original colours, the nature of the gilding, all of this new, valuable information, is being disclosed to us in a non—destructive way. more than two—thirds of the objects from tutankhamen‘s tomb have been hidden away in boxes since their discovery by howard carter, almost 100 years ago. they are unrestored, and have never been seen

by the public. so, nagm el deen, tell me what we can see here? what does it tell us about the king, what's the story? tourism here has really suffered over recent years. notjust because of political unrest, but also through acts of terrorism. with assurances of increased security, it is hoped that this new centre dedicated to egypt's unique history will finally help encourage tourists to come back. it's magnificent, how with every piece you discover, you add a new piece

to the puzzle of ancient egypt. and the fascination doesn't stop. if you are thinking of coming here any time soon, here's the travel show tips for what to know before you go. in terms of weather, egypt is pretty much a year—round destination, but temperatures can be uncomfortably hot here betweenjune and august. so it's best to travel between september and april when the heat is a lot more bearable. before you book, make sure you check your government's travel advice, because although the vast

majority of the country is safe to explore, some areas are still subject to travel advisories. how are you doing, you 0k? although most traders have suffered because of the downturn in tourism, haggling is still very much part of the art of buying and selling in egypt. so hold your nerve and meet any price you are given with a much lower offer, and eventually you will agree to meet somewhere in the middle. how about 85? no problem. still to come on the travel show: the secret is out on cairo's sensational street food scene. it's so gooey, i have to put on gloves to eat it. and i'll bejoining a team of experts as they battle

to retrieve a 5,000—year—old piece of history from underground. so stay with us for that. egypt's amazing ancient history is undoubtedly one of the country's a gift draws the tourists. but there are plenty of other things to see and do. most people come on holiday to egypt for the ancient history. last time i came, it was for the beautiful beaches and the lovely weather. you wouldn't normally put food at the top of your list of reasons to be here, but there is a new group of people who are working really hard to make us all fall in love with egyptian cuisine. in cairo, street food is visible everywhere you turn.

typical local cuisine is dominated by beans, grains, and lots of rich flavours. up until recently, it hasn't received as much international recognition as other middle eastern styles. and you were like, we're going to do a food blog... but local entrepreneur mia nezar is hoping to change that. she and her foodie friend laila hassabella founded what they claim to be the first tour of its kind in the capital. there are no food tour companies here in egypt, but it is very popular in other parts of the world. and egyptian cuisine is so underrated. it's always overshadowed by the monuments and historical tours, which is the reason a lot of people come here. but no one really comes here for the food. so this area, the american university... the tours were launched just a yearago, and include the area which borders tahrir square, the site of the 2011 uprising. this street was popular for being the area where students

from the american university, on the right, used to kind of hang out and have their coffee. the aim is to offer small groups a genuine and perhaps grittier cairo experience through walking, history, culture and food. first up on my tour is a family owned business which specialises in the country's most ubiquitous dish. this is koshary. the national dish of egypt. you can get this from very cheap all the way to a gourmet deconstructed koshary dish. you have lentils, chickpeas, you have these fried onions, and you also have rice, you have macaroni. all in this one dish? yes. ok, i'm going give it a go. it's very rich. the onion flavour‘s coming out.

i can get the kick as well from the spice, the peppers, and the garlic, as well. i like a lot. egyptians love social media almost as much as their grub. and that's led to increased awareness of the latest culinary trends and fusions. how are you doing? good to see you. this unassuming eatery specialises in a local favourite called hawawshy. can you tell me what these guys are doing now? hawawshy is a bit like an egyptian version of a hamburger.

but here it has been upgraded. so when would you eat this? i love this. so gooey that i have to put on some gloves to eat it. as we say in the uk, the proof is in the pudding. that is good. it is really tasty. very rich. don't give away too many secrets otherwise people will steal the recipe!

and finally, i am back in egypt's capital, cairo, on the banks of the nile. today 95% of egyptians live along the nile. it has always been essential to life here. the ancient pharaohs built elaborate vessels to travel along the river and these boats became some of their most prized possessions. in the scorching desert heat, an extraordinary operation is under way. i am going to a unique laboratory specially constructed next to the great pyramid of pharaoh khufu. inside, archaeologists and scientists face a daunting task. they are trying to excavate an ancient wooden boat

that was buried nearly 5,000 years ago. what can we see here? this is khufu's second boat, built in bc, before christian, 2,700 years. this is one of the oldest wooden ships in the world. these scientists are being led by a team from waseda university injapan, who have developed pioneering techniques to salvage the boat. it is a delicate and painstaking process. it can take a week to recover a single plank. what is happening now? they are now trying to lift up a very long, big wooden piece. unfortunately, this boat,

the condition of the wood is not so good, very weak. it is thousands of years old. yeah. if the condition is good it is easy to lift up by manpower. but in this case we did tentative reinforcement, and we lift it up very carefully. it is the second of a pair of boats that were buried in pits next to the pharaoh's final resting place. the other ship, now housed in a museum at giza, was excavated in 195a. into over a thousand pieces before being buried,

along with hieroglyphic instructions on how to reassemble them. that's because the ancient egyptians believed that in the afterlife the boats would be needed to transport the rulers‘ resurrected spirits up to the heavens. so what is happening in here? this is a lab for the conservation of khufu's second boat. after, as you saw, lifting the pieces from the boat, we bring the pieces here. the planks are incredibly fragile and removing them can cause even more damage. so this temperature—controlled lab was erected to restore the pieces on site. we take the weight, and we must keep the humidity at 55%... to help preserve the wood? yes, yes. the team are cleaning and restoring the wood piece by piece.

they are literally rebuilding history. this is the dream for any conservationist, not only an egyptologist, but all over the world, people would love to work on this project. we are most proud of this work. this is one of the most famous of boats. back in the excavation area, the team is still struggling to save a large part of the hull. it has been buried for five millennia and the slightest knock could be catastrophic. it looks like it is about 20 metres long. it feels like an incredible moment here. applause.

how exciting. it's a little bit of history. it will take several years before the boat is fully restored. but when it's finished, it will go on display with its sister ship in the new grand egyptian museum. due to open in 2020. so, there you go. that's it from us for now. join us next week when henry heads to alice springs in australia, krista is in london for one of its most exclusive events when buildings throw open their doors to the public. and the land of dog and

honey. we'll be in scotland to find out how trendy porridge options might be leaving some with a bitter aftertaste. isn't this sacrilege? and don't forget, you can keep up with us on all our travels in real—time by following us on social media. but for now, from me, ade adepitan, and from all the travel show team, here in a foggy egypt, it's bye—bye. or as they say here, salaam wa—alaikum. hello, we have seen some torrential, and in places disruptive rainfall over the last 2a hours. and in places disruptive rainfall over the last 24 hours. more to come

today, still some strong winds, across east and south—east england, it will be very warm. more on that ina it will be very warm. more on that in a moment. storm column is now well to the north of the uk that is left in its wake, if was stationary front is going nowhere, more rain and piling on particularly in south wales were we still have a valid amber warning from the met office, valid until six o'clock this evening, rainfall over 60 millimetres is likely. still some showers ahead of that train for southern counties of england, but the further east you are, mainly dry with the best sunshine, temperatures up with the best sunshine, temperatures up to 2a celsius. windy everywhere, these other gusts this afternoon, 60 miles an hour, further rain across south—west england, a bit more patchy for northern ireland yet persistent as it moves north through scotla nd persistent as it moves north through scotland through the afternoon. not as windy as yesterday for scotland

and northern ireland, temperatures 12-1adc. and northern ireland, temperatures 12—1adc. across england and wales 2221 celsius widely, 2a25 for south—east england, very warm for the middle of october. this evening the middle of october. this evening the rain continues to move north through northern ireland into scotland, easing off for a while through wales but more returns later in the night, miles 13—16dc for england and wales, eight or nine for scotla nd england and wales, eight or nine for scotland and northern ireland, this front is slowly moving east, also the dividing line between the warmth that we've got between eastern areas and something cooler and fresher north and west. they will be more rain to come through the morning across southern counties of england into wales, slowly pushing north and east through the day. sunshine already across northern ireland will extend into scotland, wales, and south—west england, the rain likely to linger in eastern counties, it

will feel cooler on sunday, between 12 and 18 celsius. still rain lingering over south—east england on monday, on tuesday, sunshine in the south and east and west it in this is bbc news. the headlines at 11am: nearly 30 flood warning are in place as heavy rain from storm callum continues to cause disruption across south wales. as you can see, the river is still a lot higher than it usually is. usually you can see about a 12 foot drop down to the river but at the moment it is almost reaching the top of the bridge. the head of the un demands "the truth" over the disappearance of the saudi arabian

journalist jamal khashoggi. it is absolutely central to make sure that the international community says clearly that this is not something that can happen. the fracking firm cuadrilla has confirmed it won't carry out fracking today at its site near blackpool, citing bad weather as the cause of the delay. also coming up this hour. a nurse shortage for terminal breast cancer patients. new figures reveal nearly three quarters of nhs trusts