according to the zoo, the blaze broke out in its monsoon forest habitat. teams are now working to move visitors other animals away from the fire. tens of thousands of police have been deployed across france, in preparation for a fifth weekend in succession of anti—government protests. there are reports that demonstrators blocked the port of calais this morning. in paris, several hundred people marched along the champs elysees. from the french capital, hugh schofield has sent this report. a moment of tension on the champs elysees. a group of yellow vests comes up against a police cordon. noise, but not much fury. the tension subsides. the authorities were ready for the worst. as the day began, once again thousands of riot police were on the streets searching protesters for hidden projectiles. but so far, the day has been in general peaceful. even good—humoured. a group of feminists came to lend their support to the yellow vests — but overall the numbers are way down. these are the hardliners in the movement, who want more concessions from president macron b

the blaze ripped through the monsoon forest enclosure.tans, were led to safety — and new homes within the zoo have now been found for them. juliet phillips reports. chester zoo has described it as one of the toughest days in its history. and you can see why. the fire that ripped through the monsoon forest building has now been put out, that the damage caused but the damage caused is still being keenly felt. the monsoon forest here at chester zoo is a very complex environment with everything, from stick insects to snails to fish to frogs and some of those small animals, very sadly, have perished in the fire. what we're really happy with is that we managed to save all of the large mammals and it appears as though virtually all of the birds are fine as well. zoo workers bravely helped rescue animals, including endangered sumatran apes, by guiding them into outdoor enclosures. they worked with the fire service, whose investigations into the blaze are already beginning. the fire service is confident that we know where the fire started and we a

it only openedin monsoon forest enclosure.only opened in 2015 and as —— and is billed as britain's biggest zoological building. as hundreds of visitors were being evacuated from the wider premises of the zoo, zoo staff were leading —— were leading threatened animals to safety. north west ambulance service told us that one person has been treated for the effects of smoke inhalation and taken to hospital, but otherwise, no people have been hurt and all the animals have been accounted for. the zoo animals have been accounted for. the zoo has closed and we have no indication when it might reopen. an investigation has begun into the cause of the fire, but we have no idea of when the numbers of visitors here might recommence. it attracts around 2 million people a year but as of now, all of that is at an end. even though visitor numbers would be laura on a day like this, this is a dramatic event for one of the premier tourist attractions in the north of england. terrible weather there. thank you very much indeed. —— numbers would be

the blaze ripped through the monsoon forest enclosure.oo have now been found for them. juliet phillips reports. chester zoo has described it as one of the toughest days in its history. you can see why. the fire that ripped through the monsoon forest building has now been put out but the damage caused is still being keenly felt. monsoon forest here at chester zoo is very complex, with snails, stick insects, frogs, some of those smaller animals perished in the fire but we are happy that we managed to save all the large mammals and it appears virtually all of the birds are fine as well. zoo workers bravely help to sue animals including endangered sumatran apes by guiding them into outdoor enclosures. they worked with the fire service, whose investigations into the blaze are already progressing. our investigators are confident that we know where the fire started, and we are confident it was an accidental fire. we are now trying to determine the exact cause, and that requires a lot more detailed examination of the areas that we have identified

the blaze broke out in the monsoon forest habitat, the largest indoor zoological building in britain.this was a fire that took hold quickly and spread very rapidly. one of the foremost tourist attractions in the uk, one of the most visited zoo. in the uk, one of the most visited zoo. there were called shortly before midday as the planes and by today possible first—round winds raced across the roof of the monsoon forest enclosure. a relatively new addition to the zoo, a 14 acre tropical climate zone, its species, danger or orangutans, and species of plants. people were being evacuated from the site, zoo staff were shepherding threatened animals to safety. a nearby resident whose home overlooks the zoo site, she has been telling us about how frightening it was to witness those flames taking hold. a lot of panic, fire engines, concern. were you worried for your own safety or shall i was. we were so own safety or shall i was. we were so close to the zoo, we have pets in the house, we‘re just so close to the zoo, we have pets in the house, we‘rejust worried so close to the zoo, we have pet

the blaze broke out in the monsoon forest habitat, the largest indoor zoological building in britain.indications are this was a fire that took hold quickly and spread very rapidly. chester zoo is one of northern england's most foremost tourism attractions and the uk's most visited zoo. fire crews were called shortly before midday as the flames fanned by today's very strong winds raced across the roof of the monsoon forest enclosure. it's a relatively new addition to the zoo, 314 acre tropical climate zone, that homes among its species are endangered orangutans, crocodiles and rare species of plants. people were being evacuated from the site, zoo staff were shepherding threatened animals to safety. according to a prearranged safety plan. a nearby resident whose home overlooks the zoo site, she has been telling us about how frightening it was to witness those flames taking hold. seemed to be a lot of panic, fire engines, police and ambulance. concerning. were you worried for your own safety? we were so close to the zoo, we have pets in the house, neighbours, we'rejust worried about what

the fire that ripped through the monsoon forest building has now been put out, but the damage causedrest at chester zoo is a complex environment with stick insects to snails to fish to frogs, some of the small animals have very sadly perished but what we're really happy with is that we managed to save all of the large mammals. zoo workers rescued animals including endangered sumatran apes by getting them into outdoor enclosures. they worked with the fire service whose investigations into the fire are progressing. we are confident we know where the fire started and we are confident it was accidental. we are trying to determine the exact cause of that. the building itself was built three years ago as part of the £40 million project. it's the largest indoor zoo exhibit in the uk. the fire meant part of the zoo was closed off but that did not seem to put off visitors. we wanted to come even more to support everyone. ijust hope they can rebuild and carry on doing what they do. it's a really difficult situation but at least, you know, we can still come to the zoo. the fundraising page set

we got four in our monsoon forest building. we gotfour main in our monsoon forest building. 51 moves of large mammal species across the zoo over the next few days to make sure their welfare is maintained. some of the animals within monsoon forest remaining in there and are being looked after by our cu rating there and are being looked after by our curating team there and are being looked after by our cu rating team and there and are being looked after by our curating team and also out that teams. although the fire was devastating in one part of the building, it only actually affected the right—hand side of the building so we are able to maintain services and power to the rest of the building and keep some animals there. and the third area within monsoon forest is actually some of the smaller animals that are in there, many of the birds and the frou parts. —— rutba. the third area of focus is really the road to recovery, how we rebuild, we are open to the public and make sure that we can put our animals back in there. and before the area is really responding to the hundreds a

visitors and animals were evacuated, as firefighters fought the blaze in the monsoon forest habitat.tourism venues in the north of england and certainly the most visited zoo outside of london. around 11:30am this morning fire crews were called here as flames fanned by today's very strong winds were racing across the monsoon forests enclosure there. it has only opened in 2015 and is billed as britain's biggest zoological building. as hundreds of visitors were being evacuated from the wider premises of the zoo, zoo staff were leading threatened animals to safety and this afternoon, north west ambulance service told us one person has been treated for the effects of smoke inhalation and taken to hospital but otherwise there are no people reported hurt and all the animals have been accounted for. the zoo has closed, we have no indication when it might reopen and of course, an investigation has begun into the cause of the fire but we have no idea of when the number of visitors here might recommence. there's a warning that freezing rain will bring treacherous conditions to parts of the uk t

the blaze broke out in the monsoon forest habitat, the largest indoor zoological building in britain.rickled quickly and spread very rapidly. chester zoo is one of the north of tourism attractions and the uk's most visited zoo. fire crews were called here shortly before midday as the fla mes here shortly before midday as the flames fanned by today's very strong winds raced across the roof of the monsoon forest enclosure. it's a relatively new addition to the zoo, a relatively new addition to the zoo, 3111 relatively new addition to the zoo, 314 acre tropical climate zone. among the species edge homes endangered sumatran orangutans, crocodiles and rear species of plant. as hundreds of weekend visitors were being evacuated from the site, zoo staff were shepherding threatened animals to safety according to a prearranged safety plan. chloe is a nearby resident whose home overlooks the zoo site and has been telling us about how frightening it was to witness those fla mes frightening it was to witness those flames taking hold. it seemed to be a lot of panic, fire engines, police and even am

to give you background about the monsoon forest habitat, it has its own tropical weather conditions,hey can sometimes get the weather to be as high as 26 degrees, to try and emulate southeast asian tropical weather, just for the animals in there. hopefully everything is ok, but we should be getting another update shortly. thank you very much. a boat carrying suspected migrants has been picked up off the coast of dover by the border force. in the last three months, more than one hundred migrants are known to have attempted crossing the english channel, the world's busiest shipping lane. a man from newcastle has appeared before wesminster magistrates‘ court today, charged with engaging in the preparation of an act of terrorism. well, our reporter john mcmanus is at court and can tell us more. yes, 33—year—old fatah mohammed abdullah appeared in court number one at westminster magistrates‘ court this morning. he answered the charge of intention to commit acts of terror, namely purchasing a knife, a bala klava, of terror, namely purchasing a knife, a balaklava, and explosive precursors,

the number of animals killed in saturday‘s blaze at the monsoon forest habitat still remains unknown.as described it as one of the toughest days in its history and you can see why. the fire that ripped through the monsoon forest building is now being put out but the damage caused is still being keenly felt. monsoon forest at chester zoo is a complex environment with stick insects to snails to fish to frogs, some of the small animals have very sadly perished but what we‘re have very sadly perished but what we‘ re really have very sadly perished but what we‘re really happy with is that we managed to save all of the large mammals. sue workers rescued animals including endangered some action aids by getting them into outdoor enclosures. they worked with the fire service whose investigations into the barrister —— the fire are progressing. we are confident we know where the fire started and we are confident it was accidental. we are confident it was accidental. we are trying to determine the exact cause of that. the building itself was built three years ago as part of the £40 million projec

the blaze broke out in the monsoon forest area on saturday, destroying much of its roof. 0rangutans,and small birds died. cheshire fire said the blaze was "accidental" but it needed more time to determine the exact cause. an online appeal launched by the zoo, which reopened now on bbc news, it's time for sport today. hello. this is sport today, live from the bbc sports centre. dumbing up from the bbc sports centre. dumbing up on the programme, hugs all round. —— coming up. liverpool put three past manchester united to go back to the top of the premier league. francesco molinari wraps up a record—breaking 2018 by being named the bbc world sports star of the year. and this right virat kohli's century, australia remain in the driving seat going into day four of the second test against india. —— and despite. hello, and welcome to the programme. we begin with the english premier league leaders, liverpool's unbeaten start continuing to 17 matches after a 3—1 win over manchester united at anfield. shadow security came off the bench to score the two crucial goals that took his side a point c

the blaze broke out this morning in the monsoon forest habitat, the largest indoor zoological buildingdestroyed. one person was treated for breathing difficulties. now the winner of strictly come dancing has been decided this evening, so tune away if you're planning to catch up later. this year the glitter ball trophy went to bbc documentary presenter stacey dooley and her professional partner kevin clifton. here's a little look at how the evening went. cheering the votes have been counted and independently verified and i can now reveal the strictly come dancing champions are stacey... cheering applause for one final time... applause for one final time. .. a lovely flavour of the evenings proceedings. entertainment journalist emma bullimorejoins us now a surprise or, she was the bookies favourite wasn't she? it was always going to be higher orjoe suggs, he is so popular we thought his fan base might see him through but stacey base might see him through but sta cey ha d base might see him through but stacey had the classic to journey, she blossomed and got better, she had an amazing tim

launched a £50,000 fundraising campaign after fire destroyed much of the vast roof covering its monsoon forest was quickly evacuated, but some animals are still missing. the zoo will reopen today. adam woods reports. the uk's largest zoo enclosure engulfed in flames. woman: oh, my god. oh, my god. inside, hundreds of rare and exotic creatures. firefighters were quick to arrive as the zoo was evacuated, staff went back into move animals to safety. what could you see? just loads of smoke over the new part of the zoo and it was really cloudy and there seemed to be a lot of panic, fire engines, police, even ambulance. 15 fire crews battled strong wind and rain to bring the flames under control. one person had to be treated for the effects of smoke inhalation. no other injuries have been reported. all mammals living inside the enclosure, including endangered orangutans, gibbons and crocodiles, have been accounted for, but many tropical birds remain missing. an investigation into what caused the fire is now under way, with parts of the zoo expected to reopen later today. adam woods, bbc news. driver

by chester zoo to raise £50,000 following a fire which destroyed much of the roof covering its monsoon forestchester zoo said yesterday was one of the toughest days in its long history and thanked the remarkable efforts of the zoo team and the emergency services which meant the fire was extinguished as quickly as possible. the operation to move the affected animals is continuing and the zoo has been touched by the level of support it's received. yesterday was probably the toughest day in the history of the zoo. lloyd evans devastated —— we are devastated about the damage to the building behind us. we are touched by the messages of support we have had from chester, the uk and internationally, it has been fantastic. the headlines on bbc news. cabinet brexiteer liam fox says mps have already decided on the uk's brexit options as he backs theresa may's condemnation of calls for a second referendum.. for a second referendum. a five—year—old boy becomes the third victim of a house fire in nottinghamshire. his mother and his eight—year—old sister died yesterday. environmental groups criticise the de

by chester zoo to raise £50,000 following a fire which destroyed much of the roof covering its monsoon foresthours. chester zoo said yesterday was one of the toughest days in its long history and thanked the remarkable efforts of the zoo team and the emergency services which meant the fire was extinguished as quickly as possible. (gfx) in a statement released this morning, in a statement released this morning, the zoo said... 11.7 million people watched the final of strictly come dancing on bbc one last night. the documentary presenter stacey dooley won the series with her professional partner kevin clifton, who'd been a losing finalist on four previous occasions. 0ur arts correspondent david sillito reports. it's the final! the strictly final, four couples, three dances and from the very beginning, it was ashley roberts, the former pussycat doll who set the standard. the big lift from dirty dancing was flawless. ten! the score, perfect tens. and those 40s kept coming. this athletic show dance on a raised and revolving platform. i personally as a dancer feel that you've stretched yourself bey

the blaze broke out this morning in the monsoon forest habitat, the largest indoor zoological buildingop most of the building's roof from being destroyed. one person was treated for breathing difficulties. a boat carrying suspected migrants has been picked up off the coast of dover by the border force. in the last three months, more than one hundred migrants are known to have attempted crossing the english channel, the world's busiest shipping lane. this is bbc news, the headlines: representatives from over 200 countries at the un climate conference in poland agree on a plan to implement the paris climate accord. but some have criticised the deal for falling short of what's needed scuffles on the streets of paris and other french cities as yellow vest protesters take to the streets for the fifth saturday in a row. well, more on that now — the bbc‘s 0lga ivshina was reporting in paris when she was caught up in the middle of a scuffle between the police and the protestors. protests in paris go violent again. you see there stun grenades, gas, tear gas. police tried to disperse the protest

the blaze broke out this morning in the monsoon forest habitat, the largest indoor zoological buildingop most of the building's roof from being destroyed. one person was treated for breathing difficulties. tolls on the two main bridges crossing the river severn into south wales, will be scrapped from next week. drivers have been charged for more than fifty years. the welsh government says removing tolls will boost the economy by around £100m a year, but critics say there'll be more traffic congestion. sian lloyd's report contains some flashing images. crossing the river severn into south wales has until now always come at a price. some 25 millionjourneys a year are made. lorry driver craig evans makes more than most. for 17 years, he's been delivering goods from wales across the border. this could be halfway over the bridge, and you're losing time, your driving time, you're late getting the goods delivered. it's just horrific. his firm makes 31,000 crossings every year. until recently, lorries were charged £20 a time. it's good for my company. they've got more money in to invest, which

the blaze broke out this morning in the monsoon forest habitat, the largest indoor zoological buildingop most of the building's roof from being destroyed. one person was treated for breathing difficulties. several thousand people have taken to the streets of rome to protest against racism and oppose the government's tough new anti—migrant law. the bill, passed last month, makes it easier to expel migrants and limits residency permits. italy has become the main entry point for migrants crossing the mediterranean to europe. caroline rigby reports. at times it seemed more like a carnival than a protest. thousands marched through rome to the soundtrack of bob marley, drawing on the scene's lyrics to make their point. they called for unity and an end to racism. translation: we cannot accept indifference. we remind the government that giving dignity and rights to the invisible people means building italy's future. italy has seen a building italy's future. italy has seen a surge building italy's future. italy has seen a surge in racist attacks since the far rightly, an antiestablishment five

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by chester zoo to raise £50,000 following a fire which destroyed much of the roof covering its monsoon forest than 2a hours. chester zoo said yesterday was one of the toughest days in its long history and thanked the remarkable efforts of the zoo team and the emergency services which meant the fire was extinguished as quickly as possible. in a statement released this morning, the zoo said: terrific response there from members of the public. a group of mps has said the roll—out of a type of smart motorways — where the hard shoulder is permanently turned into a fourth lane, should be stopped. the all—party group backed campaigners who say having no hard shoulder puts motorists and recovery workers at risk. england has more than 100 miles of all lane running smart motorways, with 225 miles more planned. a young boy who was brought out alive from a house fire which killed two people in nottinghamshire has died. a girl aged eight and a woman of 33 died in the blaze, which broke out in collingham yesterday morning. a man remains seriously ill in hospital. katy austin reports. three members of one f

the number of animals killed in saturday's blaze at the monsoon forest habitat still remains unknown. have praised the hard work of keepers and thanked the public for their support. chester zoo has described it as one of the toughest days in its history and you can see why. the fire that ripped through the mmonsoon forest building has now been put out but the damage caused is still being keenly felt. monsoon forest at chester zoo is a complex environment with stick insects to snails to fish to frogs, some of the small animals have very sadly perished but what we're really happy with is that we managed to save all of the large mammals. zoo workers rescued animals including endangered sumatran apes by getting them into outdoor enclosures. they worked with the fire service whose investigations into the fire are progressing. we are confident we know where the fire started and we are confident it was accidental. we are trying to determine the exact cause of that. the building itself was built three years ago as part of the £40 million project. it's the largest indoor zoo exhibit in the uk.

extended drought california suffered the worst forest fires in its history leaving nearly ninetyty people dead and hundreds missing. a devastating monsoon in india killed nearly four hundred people in the state of kerala. in kenya two years of drought have led to uncontrollable flooding that has left a quarter of a million people homeless. hurricane michael wreaked havoc on western cuba before slamming into florida. and germany was taken aback by an unusually long dry hot summer. the effects of climate change are in plain sight everywhere you look. but we're still emitting carbon gases like there's no tomorrow. experts warn that if we continue on like this global temperatures could increase by three to five degrees by the end of the century. the result would be drastically elevated sea levels torrential floods extreme drought. and millions of f climate refugees. for many people. engines even countries. this is already a matter of life or death. we'll governments take action now. we'll have global leaders failed to convince the public that something can be done to hold global warming peter if i if i can ask you. a question why is there n

an extended drought california suffered the worst forest fires in its history leaving nearly ninety people dead and hundreds missing a devastating monsoon in india killed nearly four hundred people in the state of kerala. in kenya two years of drought have led to uncontrollable flooding that has left a quarter of a million people homeless hurricane michael wreaked havoc on western cuba before slamming into florida. and germany was taken aback by an unusually long dry hot summer. the effects of climate change are in plain sight everywhere you look. but we're still emitting carbon gases like there's no tomorrow. experts warn that if we continue on like this global temperatures could increase by three to five degrees by the end of the century the result would be drastically elevated sea levels to rancho floods extreme droughts and millions of climate refugees. for many people regions even countries this is already a matter of life or death. will governments take action now. we'll have local leaders failed to convince the public that something can be done to halt global warming patron if i can ask you a question why is there not more of a p