duncan kennedy reports on the efforts to get it back. shark so be careful. - they tried pulling it into deeper waters... come on, mr. ..and thought they had succeeded. let it go then. let it go. but later, the two—metre—long smalltooth sand tiger shark was found dead on the beach. the broadcaster dan snow, who lives nearby, went to salvage the carcass so scientists could examine it but when he got there, the shark's head, tail and fin had been removed. people can have it, they can keep the head, but if we can just get access for scientists before they boil it or mount it or something, that would be great. the scientists want to have a quick look, do some tests, and then the person with the head can go and enjoy it for the rest of their lives. smalltooth sand tiger sharks rarely venture into northern waters and usually swim at depths of more than 200 metres. which is why scientists are so excited about seeing one of these sharks here in the solent, and why they would also like all the parts of this shark handed back in. it is really sad a

duncan kennedy, bbc news, in edinburgh.nia for a fourth consecutive month. the brothers have been detained since december and are being investigated on allegations of rape, people trafficking and forming an organised crime group. both have denied wrongdoing. here's our correspondent lucy williamson. there's been a strong response from the tates' legal team to the ruling by this court here today. a spokeswoman said the team was speechless and that it would take years for the tates to rebuild their reputation. andrew and tristan tate stood in court today, smiling. they appeared relaxed. and we're told that the judge — for the first time — asked them to directly respond to prosecution arguments that they should stay in custody because they were a flight risk and a risk to public order. we're told there was a dynamic exchange between the judge and the brothers. but despite this, the court eventually ruled that their custody should be extended for a further 30 days, until the end of april. that's still within the six months of p

duncan kennedy, bbc news, in edinburgh. what news, in edinburgh. ajourney.t's been an anxious time for residents of the town of menindee, who are worried about possible contamination of their water supply. earlier our correspondent in sydney, phil mercer gave me more details. we've heard from the senior police officer who's leading this emergency clean—up in menindee, and he believes that up to 20 million fish could have died in this mass die—off. it's believed that the native fish suffocated in what is called hypoxic blackwater. this is a naturally occurring phenomenon that causes oxygen levels in the river to be drastically reduced, so essentially it's believed that these fish died because they didn't have enough oxygen. and the clean—up will be absolutely exhaustive. the police say it will be a logistical nightmare, so what we're seeing in menindee — this is a small community about 1,000 km to the west of sydney — is contractors using giant booms to scoop up the fish on the surface and also try to reach those that are floating to the bottom of the darling

duncan kennedy, bbc news, in edinburgh. the end of a long journey full so many women.rans, who died alone in his flat in london. flight sergeant, peter brown, was born injamaica, and joined the raf in 1943 serving as a radio operator and air gunner on lancaster bombers. he never married and had no children, but it's hoped some surviving relatives may be found who can attend his funeral. here's helena wilkinson. this is peter brown when he was serving as a flight sergeant in the royal air force in 1945. aged 17, it's thought the young jamaican had travelled thousands of miles so he could volunteer to fly and fight in world war ii. after training, he flew as a crewmember in the avro lancaster, britain's famous strategic bomber that was used as the raf�*s main weapon against targets in germany. in december the air force veteran died alone in his flat in west london. fiercely independent, stubborn as hell, but a wonderful guy, always smiling. he was never miserable. he chatted about his health. he was always complaining about one thing or another, but he kept going. he sai

duncan kennedy reports. ahead of his appearance before magistrates. constance marten was brought in through another entrance. mr gordon walked into the courtroom alongside ms marten both dressed in gray track suits. they were both sat next to security staff. the court official asked both of them to give their names and dates of birth, each of them also said they were of no fixed abode. the three charges against each of them were then read out. they are manslaughter, concealing the birth of a child, and perverting the course ofjustice. they were not asked to enter pleas to any of the charges. the court was told that the remains of the baby were found in a locked shed. they were inside a plastic bag under some nappies. court documents have given the baby's name as victoria. constance marten and mark gordon were arrested on monday after they had been missing for eight weeks. the case has led to a large police operation in the brighton area. after today's hearing, mr gordon was taken back to a prison van and dri

duncan kennedy.n strike today, in a long—running dispute over pay. it's the third day of walk—outs by neu members. there was industrial action in northern england on tuesday, and the midlands and eastern regions yesterday. it's 1:17 p it'si:i7 p m. it's 1:17 p m. our top it's1:17 p m. our top story this lunchtime, there is more fallout from matt hancock's leaked whatsapp messages about shutting schools during the pandemic. still to come, the former england captain michael vaughan is due to give evidence in the public hearing into allegations of racism in the sport. coming up on the bbc news channel... britain's first snowboard medal in georgia. the government plans to build additionalfree schools in england for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. the long—awaited department for education proposals aim to improve what it calls a "postcode lottery", where the quality of services varies region by region. charities say the system is in crisis, with children who need

duncan kennedy, bbc news, at crawley magistrates�* court. has been given two life terms in prison for the murders of his wife and son on their hunting estate in a case that has drawn global attention. prior to the sentence being announced, the 54—year—old again denied the murders of his son, paul, and his wife, maggie. i'm innocent. i would never hurt my wife, maggie. and i would never hurt my son, paul—paul. i thank you, your honour. thank you. after a lengthy address that last nearly half an hour, judge clifton newman sentenced murdaugh to consecutive life terms for the murders, that were committed injune 202i. well, mr murdaugh, isentence you to the state department of corrections on each of the murder indictments. in the murder of your wife, maggie murdaugh, i sentence you for a term of the rest of your natural life. for the murder of paul murdaugh, whom you probably loved so much, i sentence you to prison for murdering him for the rest of your natural life. those sentences will run consecutive. under the statute involving possession of

duncan kennedy reports on the efforts to get it back.aters... come on, mr. ..and thought they had succeeded. let it go then. let it go. but later, the two—metre—long smalltooth sand tiger shark was found dead on the beach. the broadcaster dan snow, who lives nearby, went to salvage the carcass so scientists could examine it but when he got there, the shark's head, tail and fin had been removed. people can have it, they can keep the head, but if we can just get access for scientists before they boil it or mount it or something, that would be great. the scientists want to have a quick look, do some tests, and then the person with the head can go and enjoy it for the rest of their lives. smalltooth sand tiger sharks rarely venture into northern waters and usually swim at depths of more than 200 metres. which is why scientists are so excited about seeing one of these sharks here in the solent, and why they would also like all the parts of this shark handed back in. it is really sad and somewhat disappointing that the shark was taken apartjus

duncan kennedy, bbc news, in edinburgh. mo hammond reyes. he remains in a serious but stable condition after a skin graft operation. planned rail strikes for march and april have been called off. member of the rmt union, i4 train companies including train guards were set to walk out on the 30th of march and the 1st of april. the rail delivery group said it was now focused on working constructively towards a settlement. it comes days after members excepted up it comes days after members excepted up a deal. the controversial influencer andrew tate and his brother tristen will remain in custody in romania for a fourth consecutive month. the brother have been detained since december. they've been right rested on allegations of rape, trafficking and organised crime group. here's her correspondent lucy williamson. hello mac of spokeswoman said the team was seechless mac of spokeswoman said the team was speechless and — mac of spokeswoman said the team was speechless and will _ mac of spokeswoman said the team was speechless and w

duncan kennedy reporting.dent, nick eardley, is at westminster for us now. the home secretary still on her feet in the commons and she says not to do this would be a betrayal of the british people? she do this would be a betrayal of the british maple?— do this would be a betrayal of the british purple?— do this would be a betrayal of the british people? she has. the crux of the government's _ british people? she has. the crux of the government's argument - british people? she has. the crux of the government's argument it - british people? she has. the crux of the government's argument it is - the government's argument it is making this afternoon is that the problem is already unsustainable and that without significant action from the government, is going to get worse. so as well as the measures that duncan has just been setting out, the home secretary will have a legal duty to remove illegal entrants as the government calls, from the country. that would take precedent over any right to claim asylum or anything

duncan kennedy has been following the story.ere found. a community brought together in sorrow over the loss of a young life. it was amid the garden sheds and plants of this nearby allotment that police made their discovery after a two day search. this afternoon, senior officers brought their own tributes in memory of the child, who they say may have died some time ago. we are truly devastated by the outcome and we know this emotion is being felt here in brighton and across the country today. based on our inquiries we've carried out so far, we believe, sadly, the baby may have been dead for some time before they were found. tonight, constance martin and mark 6ordon were charged with gross negligence manslaughter. they were also charged with concealing the birth of a child and perverting the course ofjustice. the two had been missing since early january and were sighted in various locations around the country. they were arrested on monday and have been in custody since. the police say they're incredibly grateful for all the suppor

thank you, duncan kennedy in crawley. chancellor, jeremy hunt, is widely expected to extend the government's energy price guarantee at current levels for another three months. taxpayer support means gas and electricity bills are currently capped at £2,500 a year for a typical household. that figure is due to rise to £3,000 in april. but the bbc understands energy firms have been told to prepare for a possible change of plan. here's our business correspondent, theo leggett. paying for electricity and gas, for lighting, heating and cooking has been a real struggle for millions of households over the winter. costs have been kept down by the government's energy price guarantee, but even so for people like single mum hannah, there have been difficult choices. i work three sort of different part—time jobs to keep everything running, to keep the household running. but over the last few months, over the winter, it has been increasingly difficult, and just recently i have sort of reached the point of having to choose between payin

from dover, duncan kennedy reports.ay, and more migrants brought ashore after being picked up in the channel. 16,000 people came across like this in the past year, 3,000 more have travelled this year. the government says it has to act to stop these kinds of numbers. we have seen a 500% increase in small boat crossings in two years, and this, mr speaker, is the crucial point of this bill. they won't stop coming here until the world knows that if you enter britain illegally you will be detained and swiftly removed. the new measures will come in the illegal migration bill, which will say that anyone arriving by small boat will be unable to claim asylum. they will be removed to rwanda or another "safe" third country, and they won't be allowed to return to the uk to claim asylum. what the government wants to create with all this is a deterrent to the migrants, it wants to send out the message, if you come across, you will not only be detained in the future, but you will be sent back and you won't be allowed back in. but afte

duncan kennedy has been following the story. local people gathered tonight near where the baby's remains were found. a community brought together in sorrow over the loss of a young life. it was amid the garden sheds and plants of this nearby allotment that police made their discovery after a two day search. this afternoon, senior officers brought their own tributes in memory of the child, who they say may have died some time ago. we are truly devastated by the outcome and we know this emotion is being felt here in brighton and across the country today. based on our inquiries we've carried out so far, we believe, sadly, the baby may have been dead for some time before they were found. tonight, constance martin and mark gordon were charged with gross negligence manslaughter. they were also charged with concealing the birth of a child and perverting the course ofjustice. the two had been missing since early january and were sighted in various locations around the country. they were arrested on monday and have been in custody since.

duncan kennedy has been following the story.d. a community brought together in sorrow over the loss of a young life. it was amid the garden sheds and plants of this nearby allotment that police made their discovery after a two day search. this afternoon, senior officers brought their own tributes in memory of the child, who they say may have died some time ago. we are truly devastated by the outcome and we know this emotion is being felt here in brighton and across the country today. based on our inquiries we've carried out so far, we believe, sadly, the baby may have been dead for some time before they were found. tonight, constance marten and mark gordon were charged with gross negligence manslaughter. they were also charged with concealing the birth of a child and perverting the course ofjustice. the two had been missing since early january and were sighted in various locations around the country. they were arrested on monday and have been in custody since. the police say they're incredibly grateful for all the support they a

our correspondent duncan kennedy is outside crawley magistrates' court for us now. —— search operationance marten and mark gordon. mark gordon was brought in from a prison van accompanied by police officers and prison officers. constance marten was taken in through a different entrance. in court they were both asked to give their names and dates of birth, and they both said they were of no fixed abode. the court also heard that the charges are going to be put to them, that they didn't have to play and they didn't flee, those charges being manslaughter, perverting the course ofjustice and concealing the birth of a child. the court was also told that the remains of the baby were found inside a locked shed in a plastic bag underneath some nappies. and police have tonight confirmed that the baby's name is victoria. constance marten and mark gordon were both remanded in custody and will next appear at the old bailey in london at the end of this month. ok, thank you, duncan. the reality tv contestant stephen bear has been sentenced to 21 months in prison after sharing a private video of hims

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he is duncan kennedy.lped out of the van by police and prison officers —— mark gordon. he was let into the building by police and prison officers. constance marten and mark gordon have both been charged with three offences. gross negligence manslaughter, concealing the birth of a child and perverting the course ofjustice. last night, the death of the baby brought the surrounding community together in brighton individual of candles and thoughts. several dozen people made a street corner their focal point, just a few hundred yards where the remains were found —— in a vigil. police made their discovery on land around the world and some allotments. this scene became a search of area involving dozens of officers. they say the baby may have died some time ago. constance marten and mark gordon have been missing for several weeks, the disappearance prompting an extensive search by police. they were vested in custody since then. police investigation has centred on the hills north of brighton was taken in other area

our correspondent, duncan kennedy, has followed the women's campaign for recognition and an apology.r saw my baby as a baby. i saw my son when he was a grown man at 31 years old. did you give your baby away? i did not. the horror of what happened to these women is almost impossible to comprehend. jano and others campaigned for years to get an apology for the treatment they received, and the pressure they were put under to hand over their babies. and now, finally, they have been given one. to the mothers who had their babies taken away from them, to the sons and daughters who were separated from their parents, to the fathers who were denied their rights, and to the families who have lived with the legacy, for the decades of pain that you have suffered, i offer today a sincere, heartfelt and unreserved apology. we are sorry. applause. the power of one word. we've had the apology, you got there in the end. yes. what does it mean? it means, as we said, i've no longer got to use that phrase that i gave up my baby foradoption, because the responsibility has passed now. the shame has been t