keynes with the latest for us. yes, leah croucher _ keynes with the latest for us.roucher went missing - keynes with the latest for us. ye: leah croucher went missing on the 15th of february 2019, and she was captured just after eight o'clock in the morning on cctv making her way to work about half a mile away from where we are standing talking to you now. if you look around the city of milton keynes, there are plenty of posters here because her parents launched numerous appeals about her disappearance. here today at this house in thurston in milton keynes there has been lots of activity, lots of officers going in and outside of this address, and many of them in forensics suits. what we have been told today is that on monday after a tip—off from a member of the public the police came to this address and started searching and they found leah's rucksack and other personal items. today they have launched a murder investigation. a few hours later they announced they had found human remains. the police have told us that the call on monday was the first occasion that they

our correspondentjo black is in milton keynes for us. went _ going on there today. yes, leah croucher went missing - going on there today. yes, leah croucher went missing on - going on there today. yes, leah croucher went missing on the i going on there today. yes, leah l croucher went missing on the 15th going on there today. yes, leah - croucher went missing on the 15th of february 2019, she was captured on cctvjust february 2019, she was captured on cctv just after 8am around february 2019, she was captured on cctvjust after 8am around half february 2019, she was captured on cctv just after 8am around half a mile from where i understanding talking to you, and as you might imagine her parents have done various appeals over the years about her disappearance, so if you try the randall tim key and you can see her image on many pictures. —— so if you drive around milton keynes you can see. at this address in milton keynes there has been a lot of police activity, officers going in and out, many in forensics suits with specialist equipment.

joe black in milton keynes, thank _ officers. joe black in milton keynes, thank you - officers.e do have these zones of patchy rain working eastwards. most of the rain is falling along this cold front that will continue to move its way eastwards over the next few hours. and with that, we'll get brighter weather following into scotland and to northern ireland. here, though, fresher and cooler air will be working in through the afternoon. england and wales still keeping a lot of cloud with a bit of rain at times across wales, the midlands and northern parts of england, the southeast should stay dry with occasional brighter spells. the south east should stay dry with occasional brighter spells. that is, until after dark when we're looking at some rain that will move in here. in fact, there could be some rain redeveloping just for a time across wales, the midlands, east anglia. but the wettest weather will be across the south where it's going to be mild temperatures, 10 to 12 degrees, but across northern areas of the uk, in contrast to that is a cold night with some areas of frost i

our correspondentjo black has the latest from milton keynes.a half a mile away from where and standing talking to you now. in february 2019 it was the day after valentine's day so she was captured on cctv. her parents have launched numerous appeals and if you drive around the city of milton keynes you can see plenty of posters with her face, milton keynes you can see plenty of posters with herface, obviously appealing for information. the police said that on monday they were contacted by a member of the public and whatever it was said in that call or however that contact was made has led the police to come here to this address and milton keynes. there's been lots of activity going on here today. you can see police tape, police men manning this cordon and lots of members of the public and lots of members of the public and neighbours and residents coming out to see what is going on. we've also seen people coming in and out, somejust going in now, people in forensic suits. we were told that they had found leah crocher�*s rucksacks and personal pos

keynes. yes, leah croucher went missinl keynes. yes, leah croucher went missing three _ keynes.s you will see plenty of posters _ milton keynes you will see plenty of posters with her image on and naturally— posters with her image on and naturally her parents did many appeals — naturally her parents did many appeals and the police did many appeals — appeals and the police did many appeals about her disappearance. yesterday we saw at this address lots of— yesterday we saw at this address lots of police officers coming and going. _ lots of police officers coming and going, lots of activity, lots of police — going, lots of activity, lots of police officers in forensic suits and many— police officers in forensic suits and many of them turning up today with some — and many of them turning up today with some of them going on with specialist — with some of them going on with specialist equipment and this is because — specialist equipment and this is because yesterday we were told by the police — because yesterday we were told by the police that after a tip—off on monday— the police tha

our correspondentjon donnison is in milton keynes tonight. tell us moura, jon.a week since a body was found _ tell us moura, jon. just over a week since a body was found on _ tell us moura, jon. just over a week since a body was found on the - tell us moura, jon. just over a week since a body was found on the left i since a body was found on the left of a house behind me police, as you say, have confirmed it was that of leah croucher, who disappeared in february 2019 on the way to work. she would walk past this house most days and her family described her as a quiet and thoughtful teenager. the house in question, police say, is owned by a family who live overseas but has been vacant for more than three years. police say there is a prime suspect in this case, new max lowe, a man who took his own life to mark months after brutal disappeared. —— neil maxwell. you had keys to the property, handle a man who worked on the house, and was also a convicted six offender at the time of her disappearance. they say to the police mortem —— postmortem investigation has been un

this week police discovered human remains in the loft of a house in milton keynes.despite a massive police investigation at the time, no progress has really been made until monday, when there was a tip—off and police came to this house here in milton keynes. they very quickly found some of her personal belongings. crucially including the rucksack she was wearing on the day she disappeared and then some human remains. today we have an update from thames valley police in which they said they now have a suspect, a man called neil maxwell. he was a convicted sex offender who at the time of leah because my disappearance was wanted for another sexual assault and was on the run from the police. crucially, he had the keys to this property. he was found that he had taken his own life a few months later. the postmortem examination is expected to confirm that it was leah his remains had been found here and a note from her parents was left here last night saying that their darkest fears have now come true. thank you. the royal mail says it will consult on up to 6,000 redundanci

good morning from milton keynes. let me just _ good morning from milton keynes.canjust see from — and a half years ago. you canjust see from this poster, and then see how close — see from this poster, and then see how close this property is that of the police — how close this property is that of the police here in milton keynes have _ the police here in milton keynes have been searching. they have been searching _ have been searching. they have been searching this property since monday _ searching this property since monday. they got a tip—off from a member— monday. they got a tip—off from a member of— monday. they got a tip—off from a member of the public and then came to the _ member of the public and then came to the property and found leah's rucksack— to the property and found leah's rucksack and some of her possessions, then told us the stud news _ possessions, then told us the stud news that— possessions, then told us the stud news that human remains had been discovered — news that human remains had been discovered. —— the sad news. the police _ discovered.

thank you our correspondent there in milton keynes.ion for them when they leave, either at home or in the community. let's speak to nadra ahmed, who's executive chairman of the national care association, which represents small and medium sized care providers in england. good evening to you. a lot of talk in the cqc report of lack of staffing. does this report ring true to you from your experiences? absolutely, i think the report tells it as it is. it is nothing new to us, those of us who work in social care have been chatting about it for quite some time. it is good to see the regulator actually acknowledging it. and putting it into print. the important thing is that we use that term gridlock again, they have come up term gridlock again, they have come up with a term that explains what is happening. and the gridlock is, because we are not able to support our nhs colleagues, the social care sector is holding the keys of the solution. if we can sort out social care and begin investigate then we will unlock it. but care and begin investig

many of the streets in milton keynes bear posters of her image.n monday, police searched this property in the furzton area, finding leah's rucksack and other personal belongings. thames valley police launched a murder investigation, before then, sadly, announcing the discovery of a body. forensic officers with specialist equipment were seen going in and out of the property all day yesterday. thames valley have described the scene as challenging and complex. they've said it will likely take some time before they can formally identify the deceased. leah's family and friends are being updated on the investigation and supported by specialist officers. vincent mcaviney, bbc news. global wildlife populations have fallen by nearly 70% in the last 50 years, according to an environmental report. the world wildlife fund has examined how thousands of species of animals have changed over the decades. it is now urging world leaders to do more to tackle climate change, as sean dilley reports. striding with grace, content with its natural habitat in the amazon,

this week police discovered human remains in the loft of a house in milton keynes.ive tournaments in its history. for the first time, the men's, women's and wheelchair tournaments will take place simultaneously, with organisers expecting record ticket sales. our sports editor dan roan reports. and there's the great britain captain. half a century's passed since the last british success in rugby league's showpiece event. legendary captain clive sullivan leading his country to world cup glory. these days, the four home nations have teams of their own. the captain of this year's hosts, england, telling me what victory on home soil would mean. it's a huge opportunity, i think, for the sport. we've got a great sport and we just want more people to get involved in it, so, a world cup on home soil is the perfect advert, and i think that adds a little bit of pressure to us as a group, because, you know, nothing will spark interest more than england being successful. so you pass it and run round the back. here at portico vine in st helens, they are already benefiting from th

police have confirmed that a body found in the loft of a house in milton keynes is that of the teenagerice said a postmortem examination was inconclusive as to the cause of death. covid—19 infections in the uk have risen above two million for the first time since july, although levels are not rising in all parts of the country. meanwhile, the uk health security agency has suggested that cases of flu have risen across england, with more people who have the virus needing hospital admissions. italy's far—right leader giorgia meloni has formally accepted the job of forming the next government. she will lead the country's most right—wing administration since world war two. meloni will also be italy's first female prime minister. the grand slam champion simona halep has been provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for a banned substance. the wimbledon 2019 winner said she had tested positive for the drug "in an extremely low quantity", adding she would "fight until the end". in his party conference speech, the leader of plaid cymru has called for a general election, blastin

the police have said human remains found in the loft of a house in milton keynes have been identifiedthe cause of her death —— leah croucher. investigations are continuing. plaid cymru begin their party conference in llandudno today. the leader, adam price, will outline what he's calling his "people's plan" — to cut energy prices, freeze private rents, and make public transport cheaper — though the party hasn't yet outlined to the bbc how it would fund the proposals. plaid are in a cooperation agreement with welsh labour in the senedd and came third in last year's welsh parliament election. the united states says iran has sent military experts to russian—occupied crimea, to help launch drone attacks on ukraine. kyiv was struck by a wave of so—called kamikaze drones on monday. tehran denies supplying the weapons to russia. it comes as ukraine's president accuses russia of planning to destroy a dam in the kherson region. 0ur ukraine correspondent james waterhouse is nearby in the southern city of kryvyi rih. he sent this report about how moscow is targeting key infrastructure. a new kin

leah croucher disappeared while walking to work in milton keynes in february 2019.hed numerous appeals about her disappearance. now, here today at this house in thurston in milton keynes, there's been lots of activity, lots of officers going in and out of this address, many of them in forensic suits. now what we've been told today by the police is that on monday after a tip—off from a member of the public, the police came to this address and started searching and they found leah's rucksack and other personal items. today they announced they had launched a murder investigation. a few hours later, they announced they had found human remains. the police told us that a call on monday was the first occasion that they were alerted to this address behind me. and they say the forensic work will continue and it will be some time to formally identify the deceased. as you can imagine, this is a very anxious time for leah's friends and family. they are being kept updated and supported by specialist officers. a jury has been told that a nurse, accused of murdering babies on a ne

mark allen will face welshman ryan day in the final of snooker�*s british open later in milton keynesppon saengkham in the opening semifinal, winning six frames to one, while day held his nerve in the final frame to win 6—5 against england's williams. that's all the sport for now. hello and welcome to our look at what the the papers are saying today. with me are broadcaster penny smith, and business journalistjohn crowley. today's front pages. the observer leads with a new poll that says voters have abandoned the tories. 71% of conservative voters believe the pm and the chancellor have lost control of the economy. the people echoes this, stating �*you've lost their truss, liz'. the independent says conservative mps have told prime minister liz truss to u—turn now orface rebellion. the sunday telegraph leads on a liz truss interview in which she says only her plan will reverse the economy's decline. the sunday times leads with the story of prime minister liz truss telling king charles to stay away from this year's cop27 climate summit. the sunday express leads on the charge over the ki

winning six frames to one, and will face ryan day or robbie williams in sunday's final in milton keynes it's notjust about elite athletes trying win and break records. it's as much about the rhinos, vegetables, vampires and all kinds of runners in fancy dress — aiming to enter the world record books in their own bizarre way and raise money for causes close to their heart. this year, one of the most famous costumes in recent times is making a return. mike bushell has been to dorset to find out more. getting ready to chime again at the london marathon. the big ben costume brought back to life by a dorset doctor. he is hoping this time it runs like clockwork. unlike when it was one in 2019 by another runner, who needed four attempts and a helping hand to get under the finish line. a moment that went viral across the world. as a result, doctor simon phillips is taking no chances this time, practising his finish and getting some top tips from the previous occupant how to do via zoom. it from the previous occupant how to do via zoom. , ., via zoom. it turns out the costume was a lot harder _

phil mackie, bbc news, milton keynes.aged 72. the scottish star played hagrid in the harry potter films but was also known for his work in comedy, two james bond movies and the acclaimed itv detective drama cracker. our arts correspondent david sillito has been looking back at his life. oh, hello. sorry, don't wish to be rude, but i'm in no fit state to entertain today. ain't no—one going to get past fluffy. hagrid in harry potter — big, gruff, fond of a drink, but blessed with a good heart. jk rowling said there was only one person who could play him — robbie coltrane. well, i knew that she wanted me to play hagrid in the film, and then i heard that she actually imagined me as hagrid. but, you know, women imagine me all the time, you know? laughs in her tribute, jk rowling said: sorry, guvnor. apples and pears, tit—for—tat, i love london town. and it was comedy in the �*80s where he made his name. i went into the video shop yesterday, you know? among those he worked alongside, stephen fry, who said... come back here, dam

0fficers launched a murder inquiry afterfinding human remains in a loft space at a house in milton keynes say he is their only suspect at this time. they labour mp for loeser has resigned the panel upheld two allegations against him made by former member of the star. he denies the allegations. he denies the allegations. let's look at the ongoing cheating scandal that's rocked the world of chess. us grandmaster hans niemann is suing his rival magnus carlsen for at least one hundred million dollars after the norwegian world champion accused him of cheating. he's also suing website chess.com, which published a report saying he had probably cheated in more than a hundred online games. malcolm pein is a chess international master and chess correspondent at the daily telegraph. it's all a bit of in unidentified spectacle, isn't it? how much damage do you into the game of chess? imore do you into the game of chess? we're not sure it's — do you into the game of chess? we're not sure it's doing _ do you into the game of chess? we're not sure it's doing damage. _ do you into the game of chess? we'r

he talked about john maynard keynes saying when the facts change i change my mind.e is not now saying cash was trash. now that stocks and bonds were being hammered he has gone now into cash. maybe he is a contrarian a lot to talk about it. i will get to our first guest. he has been adamant about his position. he has been one hundred% right. key advisor eddie ghabour. all right, my man, if i had to give you a costume, "the dark knight." it worked for you and your clients but will you stay on the sidelines? >> we are right now. we're going to stay on the sidelines, charles, with the cash position we have. i do think right now near term one thing we'll watch is to see how the market reacts to the cpi data that comes out next week and the job market come in. if they come in hawkish numbers. we may take another leg down and hit new lows. at that point in time we'll put a little cash to work. we want plenty of dry powder, ultimately what will come from this bear market some of the best buying opportunities we've seen in 20 years that can create generational wealth. stuart

he is a tireless champion for the great place, the town of milton keynes.eaker. growing the economy is about improving people's lives and the success in places like carlisle. to achieve this, we need investment, public and private. in the case of public investment were talking about infrastructure that will make the biggest difference. giving the rise of cost for public projects, can they confirm that where these projects have a shortfall in funding but are ready to go that the government will step in and given additional funding? tt in and given additional funding? it is very much our attention to speed up is very much our attention to speed up projects where they are ready to go. the growth plan announced a few weeks ago made very clear our commitment to doing that. the last spending review provided about £100 billion of funding towards critical economic infrastructure. but where we can speed projects up, we will certainly be doing that. one of the projects we have in mind to do exactly that for is the a66 north penn nine route. th exactly that for is the

mark allen will face welshman ryan day in the final of snooker�*s british open later in milton keynesunners taking part in the london marathon today is gemma downie. you might know her better as the older sister of team gb olympic gymnasts becky and emily. their brotherjosh died suddenly of a cardiac arrest last year at the age of 24, and gemma is running for the british heart foundation in his memory. the three sisters have been sharing their story with bbc brea kfast. every week in the uk, 12 apparently fit and healthy young people aged 35 and under die from an undiagnosed heart condition. our brotherjosh was one of them. josh was the fourth sibling. he was probably the most naughty out of all of us. he was always up to no good. he did not really let anything faze him and he really let anything faze him and he reallyjust really let anything faze him and he really just got along really let anything faze him and he reallyjust got along with everybody. reallyjust got along with everybody-— reallyjust got along with eve bod. ., reallyjust got along with eve bod. everybody. cricket forjo

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