but the situation in moray together with the situation in moray together with the emergence of new variantsp reminder to all of us that the virus remains a very real threat, notjust here in scotland but of course across the world. and notwithstanding the changes i am about to confirm, we must all continue to be careful, responsible, and vigilant. and of course, our levels means that we can and will, if required, as you will see today, apply the brakes deal with outbreaks as they arise. however, the situation overall is now a very positive one, and so that means we are in a position to relax more restrictions, and to restore much more normality to our everyday lives, which i know is something that everybody is desperate to see. so that improved position overall is why i am able to confirm today that from next monday, the 17th of may, all parts of mainland scotland with, as i said, the highly probable exception of moray, will move from the current level three down at a level two. before i set out what that means, let me address the exceptions to that. firstly, some further detail and context

moray is beginning to fall, so— and moray. moray is beginning to fall, so we — and moray.s still on the rise we — is improving but glasgow is still on the rise we are hopeful that human behaviour— the rise we are hopeful that human behaviour and what we will do as public— behaviour and what we will do as public health professionals to try and get — public health professionals to try and get a — public health professionals to try and get a grip of this will get us out of— and get a grip of this will get us out of this— and get a grip of this will get us out of this quickly. the suggestion has been that _ out of this quickly. the suggestion has been that it _ out of this quickly. the suggestion has been that it will _ out of this quickly. the suggestion has been that it will be _ out of this quickly. the suggestion has been that it will be held - out of this quickly. the suggestion has been that it will be held for. out of this quickly. the suggestion has been that it will be held for at| has been that it will be held for at least a week. the obvious question if you will be

with restrictions staying in place next week for glasgow and moray, we'll be asking how much the newariant is likely to disrupt plans for exiting lockdown. also tonight... a fifth day of fighting — israel intensifies its attack on gaza, as palestinian militants continue their rocket assaults on israel. british tourists will be allowed to enter portugal from next monday, after last—minute uncertainty over their government's covid plans. edwin poots is elected the new leader of the democratic unionist party, after its first ever leadership contest. the 17—year—old migrant girl who survived hundreds of miles offshore for three weeks and the spanish rescue worker who saved her. and chelsea's women bid to become european champions hot on the heels of winning the league title. coming up on the bbc news channel, a moment of magic for the champions as manchester city look to celebrate their premier league title at newcastle. good evening. borisjohnson has sounded a note of caution about plans for england to move out of lockdown next month, saying the new indian variant of coronavirus could p

the changes do not apply to glasgow and moray, where tighter restrictions remain.change today in northern ireland, but it's thought a review on thursday will lead to relaxation in a week's time. let's cross to my colleague jane hill in essex for our first report this lunchtime. hello, reeta, thank you very much. welcome _ hello, reeta, thank you very much. welcome to— hello, reeta, thank you very much. welcome to basildon, where we have spent _ welcome to basildon, where we have spent all_ welcome to basildon, where we have spent all morning at a leisure park which _ spent all morning at a leisure park which caters for all ages and interests. as you can probably work out, including tenpin bowling, and a lot of— out, including tenpin bowling, and a lot of people here very excited that they are _ lot of people here very excited that they are now able to resume activities _ they are now able to resume activities like this. things are a little _ activities like this. things are a little different, of course, certainly never done tenpin bowling wearing _ certainly never

these changes do not apply to glasgow and moray — which are staying in level 3. today in northern ireland, but it's hoped a review on thursday will lead to an easing on may 24th. in a minute we will head to scotland and wales to hear how the day has unfolded there. but first, here in england businesses are welcoming these steps forward on the road to normality, though, as our business editor simonjack reports, there are still significant challenges. back indoors. today's reopening of inside drinking was a moment to celebrate for returning regulars at at this pub in bury st edmunds. it is so different to be back amongst company that you know and are friendly with and everybody knows your name. landlady heather was glad to see them and her staff after a challenging few months. it's absolutely great to be back. it's great to welcome all the staff back that have been on furlough for the last five months, so, it is nice to be back as a team. it is nice to be seeing our regulars once again. we are down, financially, we are down, but we are surviving and we hope to surv

the exception is moray, where infection rates are much higher than elsewhere.in scotland?— most people in scotland? yes, the first minister _ most people in scotland? yes, the first minister said _ most people in scotland? yes, the first minister said these _ most people in scotland? yes, the first minister said these changes l first minister said these changes are the most important yet and have been hard earned, for most of scotland, even longer in glasgow and lanarkshire, it has been almost eight months since people have been able to meet each other�*s home, but that will change from monday, six adults from three households will be able to meet in private homes and stay overnight, slightly greater numbers than anticipated, and while people are urged to exercise their judgment there will be much welcome change to the rule on physical distance in too. from monday, if you are meeting friends and family within the permitted limits, of course — either indoors in a private dwelling, a house, or in your garden our guidance will say that it is no longer necessary to

the changes do not apply to glasgow and moray, which are staying in level 3. no change today in northern ireland, but it's hoped a review on thursday will lead to an easing in a week's time. our political correspondent chris mason has this report anyone for popcorn? the odeon cinema in lincoln's getting it ready. i'm so excited, very, very much excited. from today, alfresco dining — with a shiver — is no longer the only way to avoid eating at home in england, scotland and wales, but ministers are urging us to be careful. well, this is another important step in the roadmap. of people will be returning to work in those businesses for the first time in a long time, and that's a very important step forward, but we do have to exercise great caution and personal responsibility. the brollies have been busy at the stag's head in central london. but now the chance to head inside. you can't prop the bar up yet, but you can sit at a table. the landlord here told me he can't wait to welcome people back. yeah, extremely excited. i felt so sorry for my customers at the week

if i can turn to moray first of all, i'm very pleased to see the situation in moray has actually improved down from level three to level two in this decision will take effect from midnight tonight. i know this will be welcome news for people and businesses in moray for very good reasons. they had to wait longer to going to level two. this progress has been made possible by the efforts local health and the public and an grateful to everyone who has played their part. i would say it is important to be careful being in level two still comes with necessary restrictions. please stick to those as you have struck so well to level three rules and do everything you can to help moray and the country as a whole enjoy more freedom is an easing of restrictions later in the summer. let me turn to the situation in glasgow. over the past ten days, there have been extensive public—health measures deployed across the city. these include enhanced testing and vaccination in the areas with the highest rates of covid, especially in the g 41 and g 42 postcode areas, areas i know very well myself, because they m

these changes do not apply to glasgow and the region of moray — which are staying in the higher leveleland — but it's hoped a review on thursday will lead to an easing on may 24th. in a moment — we'll be reporting on the changes in wales and scotland — but first our business editor simonjack takes a look at the situation in england. back indoors. today's reopening of inside drinking was a moment to celebrate for returning regulars at the 0akes barn pub in bury st edmunds. it is so different to be back amongst company that you know and are friendly with and everybody knows your name. landlady heather was glad to see them and her staff after a challenging few months. yeah, it's absolutely great to be back. it's great to welcome all of my staff back that have been on furlough for the last five months, so, it's nice to be back as a team. it's nice to be seeing our regulars once again. we are down, you know, financially, we are down, but we're surviving and we hope to survive. thank you very much. first time i've been able to do this, and this, for six months. it's monday lunchtime, it's n

the city of glasgow and moray will remain in their current level due to rising case numbers.the indian variant. we've sent more doses to bolton, and, of course, we will obviously follow the clinical advice, if they think that it would help if we shortened the interval period. meanwhile, people in wales are being encouraged to holiday at home this year and not travel abroad unless they really need to. portugal says british holidaymakers can visit the country from monday, but the government in lisbon says some limited covid restrictions will stay in place. and edwin poots is elected leader of the democratic unionist party in northern ireland. there is much to be done and i stand here today— there is much to be done and i stand here today very — there is much to be done and i stand here today very proud _ there is much to be done and i stand here today very proud to _ there is much to be done and i stand here today very proud to be - there is much to be done and i stand here today very proud to be picking l here today very proud to be picking up here today very proud to be picki

there is an exception and that is moray where infection rates are much higher than elsewhere in scotlandand was my first minister had to announce. scotland was my first minister had to announce-— to announce. you will be able to meet outdoors _ to announce. you will be able to meet outdoors and _ to announce. you will be able to meet outdoors and groups - to announce. you will be able to meet outdoors and groups of. to announce. you will be able to i meet outdoors and groups of eight from up to eight household rather than six from six households as is the case now, and even more significantly, we will be able from monday to be able to meet on each other�*s homes including for overnight stays. it was initially intended that level 2, up to four people from the more than two households could meet outdoors, but we now consider it is possible to go further than that through monday, six people from three households will be able to meet indoors and each other�*s houses. this is still a cautious change, but it is also a hugely important one. it is almost eight months now since most of us have be

these changes do not apply to glasgow and moray — which are staying in level 3.ge today in northern ireland, but it's hoped a review on thursday will lead to an easing on may 24th. in a minute, we will head to scotland and wales to hear how the day has unfolded there. but first, here in england, businesses are welcoming these steps forward on the road to normality, though, as our business editor simonjack reports, there are still significant challenges. back indoors. today's reopening of inside drinking was a moment to celebrate for returning regulars at this pub in bury st edmunds. it is so different to be back amongst company that you know and are friendly with and everybody knows your name. landlady heather was glad to see them and her staff after a challenging few months. it's absolutely great to be back. it's great to welcome all the staff back that have been on furlough for the last five months, so, it's nice to be back as a team. it's nice to be seeing our regulars once again. we are down, financially, we are down, but we're surviving and we hope to surviv

the changes do not apply to glasgow and moray, where tighter restrictions remain. no change today in northern ireland, but it's thought a review on thursday will lead to relaxation in a week's time. well, the changes are a welcome shift for people wanting to go indoors for entertainment, and for the businesses who are getting ready for them. but it comes at a time when scientists are warning about the spread of the new variant, asjim reed reports. the tables are being laid, the beer is being delivered, the cinema screens are ready to be switched on again. i'm so excited, very, very much excited. today is the single most significant day for lockdown easing across england, wales, and most of scotland. the message from ministers is one of cautious optimism. the data is positive, but it's up to the public to use common sense. i would suggest that people exercise caution, as the prime minister said, and that involves washing your hands, keeping social distance, making sure there is ventilation, in terms of windows that can be opened, that will minimise the risk of infec

in scotland, glasgow and moray will remain under existing covid restrictions for at least another weekecause of the new variant —— the rules will ease in the rest of mainland scotland on monday. a fifth day of fighting — israel intensifies its attack on gaza, as palestinian militants continue their rocket assaults on israel. and british tourists will be allowed to enter portugal from next monday, after last—minute uncertainty over their government's plans. and — they always land on their feet — this cat had onlookers agast as it leapt from the fifth floor of a burning building in chicago — landed, and sauntered off — what a cool cat. good evening and welcome to bbc news. borisjohnson has said that the new indian variant of coronavirus could pose a serious disruption, to the progress made in tackling the virus, and make it more difficult to move to the final stage of relaxing restrictions in england injune. speaking earlier this evening, the prime minister said that second vaccine doses for the over 50s would be accelerated, in a bid to keep ahead of the virus. cases of the indian varia

the rate per 100,000 is higher than it is in moray and is expected to be higher thanit moray and is expected of nervousness here about what is very fragile situation and a of these new freedoms could be denied in the weeks ahead. we will get an update from the first minister when she addresses the public at one of her briefing this afternoon at. indie addresses the public at one of her briefing this afternoon at.- briefing this afternoon at. we will be back with _ briefing this afternoon at. we will be back with you _ briefing this afternoon at. we will be back with you later, _ briefing this afternoon at. we will be back with you later, thank - briefing this afternoon at. we will be back with you later, thank you | be back with you later, thank you for taking us through all of that. the parents of a two—year—old boy who died in a suspected gas explosion have said they are devastated by the loss of their "beautiful little angel". george arthur hinds was killed and four adults were injured when a number of houses collapsed in lancashire in the early hours of sunday morning. around 30 people w

internet pc)a temperature of 24.6 degrees has been recorded at kinloss in moray. that beats the previous high set in march in west london. our correspondent sanchia berg has more from brighton. it's fairly busy, i would say, but not absolutely packed, as you can probably see from the pictures from the helicopter. it's been busy with people coming from other parts of the country. i've been speaking to families who have come from the west midlands, for example. they said it was almost normal. they were delighted to enjoy the hot weather, but they were a little bit apprehensive about covid and i think that's generally the feeling here, that people are relieved, but they don't feel it's quite over yet. the shops are really thrilled to see people back. local residents not quite so enthusiastic because they are worried that they could bring, these visitors, an unwelcome visitor with them, as the council put it, which is more covid infections. the rates really dropped here in brighton over the last few weeks and local people are worried that the influx could bring it bac

together with moray, the city will have to stay in level three restrictions for another week. —— in levelminister insists his government's right to move ahead with easing measures on monday. at the moment, on the basis of the advice, on the basis of the evidence, we are doing the right thing, cooly, calmly continuing with monday, but keeping everything under review. there are now fewer than 1,000 covid patients in hospitals in the uk — the lowest level since mid september. ministers and their advisors will be keeping a close eye on the data to ensure we don't see another surge in admissions. katharine da costa, bbc news. as we heard in catherine's report, indoor dining will resume in parts of the uk from monday and restrictions are also being eased across much of europe. in italy, the beaches are reopening and in parts of spain, some football fans will be allowed back for the final games of the season. the bbc�*s tim allman reports. slowly, ever so slowly, life becomes just that little bit more bit more familiar. in poland, for the first time in months, people can go to a restaurant for s

today, we bettered that in northern scotland here around the moray firth.ally, in the sunshine around london and just to the west of london as well. after a lovely evening, we're going to have clear skies across many parts of the country tonight. probably won't be as much of this low cloud coming back in again from off the north sea, and after all that warmth of earlier in the sunshine, temperatures overnight for many should remain in double figures. but we could start tomorrow a bit grey and cloudy across parts of yorkshire, lincolnshire and eastern parts of scotland. that low cloud burning back to the coast, where it's going to stay a little bit cooler. more in the way of sunshine coming out across western scotland and northern ireland. in many places, it's going to be another day like today with lots of sunshine and warmth as well. those temperatures could be a little bit higher than today — up to 25, possibly even 26 degrees. remember, the sun is strong as it was today, and we've got high uv levels across many parts of the country. now, if you're near t

together with moray, the city will have to stay in level 3 restrictions for at least another week. health minister insists his government is right to move ahead with easing measures from monday. at the moment, on the basis of the advice, on the basis of the evidence, we are doing the right thing — coolly, calmly, continuing with monday but keeping everything under review. there are now fewer than 1000 covid patients in hospitals in the uk — the lowest level since mid—september. ministers and their advisers will be keeping a close eye on the data to ensure we don't see another surge in admissions. katharine da costa, bbc news. the latest uk government data shows there were just over 2,000 new covid infections in the past 2a hours — with seven deaths recorded. more than 36.3 million people have now had their first dose of a vaccine. that's 69% of the uk's adult population. nearly 19.7 million have had both jabs, so that's over 37% of all adults now fully vaccinated. the health secretary, matt hancock, will be live on the andrew marr show tomorrow morning at 9am, on bbc one. wreaths h

the changes do not apply to glasgow and moray — which are staying in level three.ge tomorrow in northern ireland, but it's hoped a review on thursday will lead to an easing in a week's time. businesses are welcoming another step back on the road to normality — but, as katy austin reports, many still face significant challenges. getting the ball rolling again. this site's been shut for most of the past year. if we could clean our new lane dividers, that would be fantastic. the team are in, making sure everything's safe and ready for customers. during the total period of the lockdown, it's cost us over 100 million in revenue. the boss of this chain believes people will flock back, but he says challenges remain that firms need help with. with regards to the pent—up rent bills and rent demands, a business like ours, we've worked very closely with a lot of our landlords, but there are still some landlords that aren't engaging with the mounting rent bills that are around. it's thought only a third of cafes, restaurants and bars have opened for outdoor dining. and for man

the changes do not apply to glasgow and moray, where tighter restrictions remain.o change today in northern ireland, but it's thought a review on thursday will lead to relaxation in a week's time. in the last hour, the health secretary, matt hancock, has told mps that the india coronavirus variant is more transmissible, but that early data shows vaccines are effective against it. let's cross to my colleaguejane hill, who's in essex for us today. jane. good evening again. we have spent the day hearing from business owners of all kinds aboutjust how vital todayis of all kinds aboutjust how vital today is for them. they've had such a tough time over the last year. some of them have been shut for many months. i'm talking to you from a well—known restaurant which has been doing take away over the last few months, but today is the first time that people can eat a meal indoors. even though it's only five o'clock, their families doing just that, escaping torrential rain outside. the families themselves i've been speaking to say how pleased they are to have just that sense

scotland's first minister, nicola sturgeon, did decide to ease restrictions in moray, where the situationo travel to bedford, blackburn with darwen, and bolton, to avoid contracting the indian variant. in bolton, there's been a huge drive to vaccinate people over the last week, as coronavirus cases linked to the indian variant continue to rise in some of the most deprived areas. remarkably, 10,000 people have been vaccinated this week, but the concern is that there are still high numbers of cases in the areas with the lowest uptake of the vaccine, as ed thomas reports. covid cases are surging in the most deprived parts of bolton. people who have already suffered too much. that's my mum. this is our nanna. my nan. you miss her, don't you? margaret was 78 when she died. i've lost the person to me that was so special. and this is why i hate covid so much, because it's took the person i love the most. and it's proper hurt me. she was in a nursing home and that's where she contracted covid. and then obviously they had to rush her to hospital because she had breathing difficulties. she lived a

internet pc)a temperature of 24.6 degrees has been recorded at kinloss in moray. but not absolutely packed, as you can probably see from the pictures from the helicopter. it�*s been busy with people coming from other parts of the country. i�*ve been speaking to families who have come from the west midlands, for example. they said it was almost normal. they were delighted to enjoy the hot weather, but they were a little bit apprehensive about covid and i think that�*s generally the feeling here, that people are relieved, but they don�*t feel it�*s quite over yet. the shops are really thrilled to see people back. local residents not quite so enthusiastic because they are worried that they could bring,

scotland's first minister, nicola sturgeon, did decide to ease restrictions in moray, where the situationbeing extended across large parts of west and north—west london, following a rise in cases of the so—called indian variant. it comes alongside calls for people there to take the vaccination as soon as they're offered it. the testing will take place in ealing, hillingdon, brent, harrow and hounslow. the international trade secretary, liz truss, is understood to have offered more concessions to her australian counterpart today, in an effort to agree a free trade deal byjune. it would see both countries phasing out import taxes over 15 years. the cabinet was reportedly split on what terms to propose, amid concerns that uk beef and lamb farmers could be undercut by larger australian producers. our global trade correspondent, dharshini david, reports. british lamb may be on the menu this spring, but what of the future? when it comes to trade deals, both sides want the best cut for their countryfolk, be it choice, price or opportunities, but that means compromise. farmers fear that it's agri

with restrictions staying in place next week for glasgow and moray, we'll be asking how much the newso tonight... a fifth day of fighting — israel intensifies its attack on gaza, as palestinian militants continue their rocket assaults on israel.

scottish government has decided to maintain coronavirus controls in glasgow, but to ease restrictions on morayignificantly in recent days. the first minister, nicola sturgeon, also urged people not to travel to bedford, bolton, blackburn and darwen, to avoid contracting the indian variant. at the moment, anyone on a level one or level two area, which is most of scotland, can travel to any other level one or level two area within scotland or any other part of the uk. however, we know that there are particularly serious outbreaks of the april campest02 variant in three english local authority areas, bedford, blackburn, and darwin, and bradford. —— april 02. we are imposing travel restrictions between scotland and those three local authority areas in england. if you are planning to stay with relatives or visit like byrne, bolton or bedford, you must delay your visit. we are not placing legal restrictions on travel to greater manchester more widely or areas around bedfordshire, but if you are planning to visit these areas in the next few days, please consider whether you need to make your visitor

the changes do not apply to glasgow and moray — which are staying in level three.does not see the rules change tomorrow but the situation will be reviewed on thursday with the hope of restrictions being eased in a week's time. our first report is from our political correspondent chris mason. on the eve of life tiptoeing one step closer to normality in england, scotland and wales, this was bolton today. hundreds of people one step closer to a jab in a hotspot for the so—called indian variant of the virus. no, not that concerned. should be ok with, hopefully, the vaccine to squash it. very concerned, but hopefully with the injections, we'll be fine. do you think the government should continue to open up from tomorrow? yeah, i think as long as everyone's cautious and follows the rules. - yeah, i think it's - important, definitely. of the 18 people in hospital in bolton with the indian variant, most had not had a vaccine. but... there are five people who have ended up in hospital having had one jab, and this is why it's so important to get the second jab. so, nobody wh

coronavirus restrictions have been eased in moray in north—east scotland.that pubs and restaurants can serve alcohol indoors until 10:30pm. glasgow is to remain under tighter controls for another week because of concern about a continued rise in cases. some of the world s biggest economic powers have raised their ambitions on tackling climate change. g7 environment ministers say they will now aim to keep the rise in global temperatures to 1.5 degrees celsius ? a much more demanding target than the 2 degrees celsius they are currently committed to. it will mean they ll need to work much harder to cut emissions now, rather than putting things off for the future. so what action will they take? 0ur chief environment correspondentjustin rowlatt has been taking a look. the uk is due to host a landmark international climate conference in glasgow in november, so here are the key commitments made to date. first off, call. india and many other developing countries receive subsidies for polluting coal plants from foreign donors, including japan. today, the environment

one area of the country, however, that is still experiencing sustained community transmission is morayre around four times the rest of scotland and measures are being taken to curb the spread of the virus, including offering the vaccine to 18 to 39—year—olds ahead of the rest of the country, but it is expected that moray won't follow the rest of scotland in seeing an easing of restrictions. that is scotland. what about in wales? hywel griffith is in cardiff.— griffith is in cardiff. thank you very much- — griffith is in cardiff. thank you very much. the _ griffith is in cardiff. thank you very much. the welsh - griffith is in cardiff. thank you very much. the welsh labour| very much. the welsh labour government, fresh from election success— government, fresh from election success last week, has been meeting this afternoon to discuss the latest stage _ this afternoon to discuss the latest stage of— this afternoon to discuss the latest stage of unlocking restrictions here — stage of unlocking restrictions here at— stage of unlocking restrictions here. at the moment, two households in wal

and coronavirus restrictions have been eased in moray in north—east scotland. to two means that pubs and restaurants can serve alcohol indoors until 10.30 in the evening. glasgow is to remain under tighter controls for another week because of concern about a continued rise in cases. us presidentjoe biden has promised to help rebuild gaza, following the 11 day conflict with israel, which caused huge damage in the territory — and killed at least 248 people. it comes as aid some of it from the united nations — has been arriving in gaza as a ceasefire between israelis and palestinians seems to be holding. more than $18 million has been pledged for humanitarian supplies — and the reconstruction that will follow. there was also some damage in israel from the rockets fired from gaza during the violence— and i2 israelis have been killed. laura trevelyan is injerusalem... good news that the ceasefire is holding. this gives some space for the diplomatic efforts to continue. notjust the diplomatic efforts to continue. not just to the diplomatic efforts to continue. notjus

today, we bettered that in northern scotland here around the moray firth.res overnight for many should remain in double figures. but we could start tomorrow a bit grey and cloudy across parts of yorkshire, lincolnshire and eastern parts of scotland. that low cloud burning back to the coast, where it's going to stay a little bit cooler. more in the way of sunshine coming out across western scotland and northern ireland. in many places, it's going to be another day like today with lots of sunshine and warmth as well. those temperatures could be a little bit higher than today, up to 25, possibly even 26 degrees. remember, the sun is strong as it was today, and we've got high uv levels across many parts of the country. now, if you're near the coast, it's easy to cool down a bit, just go in the sea. it's not that warm at this time of the year. the highest temperatures are actually around the coast of the south east of england and into east anglia. we start to see the weather changing as we move into wednesday. we've got this lowering pressure, an area of low pre

yes, one probable exception will be the council area of moray in the north of scotland where cases haveignificant will be the fact that they will be allowed in small groups back into each other�*s homes, and while they are, will be allowed to hug family and friends again and they will also be allowed to stay overnight. it does create an anomaly because physical distance and will remain in place in other settings. at the other changes coming into force next week, more venues will be allowed to reopen, including cinemas, theatres and bingo halls and there will be a further relaxation of the restrictions around hospitality. 0utdoor contact sport and indoor group exercises will be allowed to resume, and some foreign travel to a limited number of destinations will be allowed as scotland brings in a traffic light system similar to that system already announced in england. nicola sturgeon, though, did urge people to think seriously about whether to take holidays overseas and of the changes more widely next week, the first minister said they were the most important yet and had been very hard an

moray is on the way down. we hope it is true in bolton and in glasgow.place. we cannot let this virus out of control because we've seen what happens both in this country and overseas so we need to be sure before we start to relax. some parts of the world, on social media perhaps would sayjust let it 90, media perhaps would sayjust let it go, let it run, we are done. that i am afraid is not true because you will end up worse than you are now. economically, socially and from the mortality from the virus. ida economically, socially and from the mortality from the virus.— mortality from the virus. do you think that _ mortality from the virus. do you think that attitude _ mortality from the virus. do you think that attitude you - mortality from the virus. do you | think that attitude you described there, via social media attitude, is that one of the reasons why the vaccine take—up has been so low in glasgow? i vaccine take-up has been so low in glastow? ., �* ~j , vaccine take-up has been so low in glastow? ., �* ~ , ., glasgow? i don't think it is low, i thi

the changes do not apply to glasgow and moray, which are staying in level 3.o change today in northern ireland, but it's hoped a review on thursday will lead to an easing in a week's time. well, it's a big day for indoor entertainment venues, reopening their doors after so long. my colleaguejane hill is spending the morning at the festival leisure park in basildon, essex. you have moved inside to someone you are very comfortable with, being a big movie buff, i am sure you are itching to get back to the cinemas, are so many of us are, tell us more! yes, annita, they said would you like to do something about cinema and the future of film, i was straight there. quite an emotional day, an exciting day for staff here, we know there is caution around opening up coming from a lot of quarters, so there is a balance to be struck but, yes, from today you can be in a cinema, it is so exciting! you do have to wear one of these unless you are eating or drinking, so i hope you can hear me through all of this, but cinemas are open, they are taking bookings. i6 screens at thi

kinder hospitality in morays could be found between enemy generals and also in ut bourgeoisie of americansociety whom french officers met in cities like philadelphia, williamsburg, boston and newport. however, there were some american morries that french officers simply could not fathom. a number of officers marveled at the practice of bondalayage or bundling which allowed young couples engaged to be married or unengaged to spend hours and even entire nights alone together in a bedroom. there they were to remain completely clothed but could kiss and as clear as clermont kr put it i quote devote themselves to tender caresses accepting those that only marriage has the right to permit and quote. a show of incredible trust self-control and respect bundling clinical concluded i quote is really only for americans. policies and prejudices that fueled anti-fraternization would not be the lasting character of social relations between french and american officers. when the american war of independence drew to a close american major general henry knox suggested the formation of a society that would

the exception is moray where infection rates are much higher than elsewhere.mitted limits, you can hug your loved ones again. i know how desperate we all are for this, sol don't intend to immediately pour cold water on it, don't worry, but there are a couple of points i need to make. first, it remains vital to be cautious and to ease these restrictions carefully. for the next three weeks at least, the easing of the guidance of physical distance and will apply to permitted gatherings in our own homes and gardens only, but over that period we will also be conducting a wider review of the need for physical distancing, and we will set out the conclusions of that at the next review point. secondly, this is the more difficult point. please use carefuljudgment. close, physical careful judgment. close, physical contact carefuljudgment. close, physical contact does still carry risk. i've got to be clear with you about that. if you have loved ones who are vulnerable for any reason, please be careful still, and limit the overall number of people you are choosing to have

this does not apply to glasgow and moray — which are staying in level 3.ed in a week's time. our first report is from our political correspondent chris mason. 0n the eve of life tiptoeing one step closer to normality in england, scotland and wales, this was bolton today — hundreds of people one step closer to a jab in a hotspot for the so—called indian variant of the virus. so-called indian variant of the virus. ., ., . ,, ., so-called indian variant of the virus. ., ., ,, ., , virus. not that concerned. should be ok with hopefully _ virus. not that concerned. should be ok with hopefully the _ virus. not that concerned. should be ok with hopefully the vaccine. - virus. not that concerned. should be ok with hopefully the vaccine. just i ok with hopefully the vaccine. just sauash ok with hopefully the vaccine. just s: uash it. ok with hopefully the vaccine. just squash it. very concerned but hopefully, with the injections, well— hopefully, with the injections, we'll be — hopefully, with the injections, we'll be fine. do hopefully, with the in'ections, we'll

outbreaks of rain coming and going, most persistent through parts of wales, northern england and through morayrth, the northerly winds will start to develop for all of us. these conditions are where drier weather will be into the morning, west of scotland, northern ireland, with a bit of morning sunshine, cloudy elsewhere with some outbreaks of rain. but compared to today and indeed yesterday, saturday looking a bit more optimistic for those hoping to head out, fewer showers around and the winds nowhere near as strong. but by sunday, after a bright start, more rain will return. let's take a look at saturday. best of the morning sunshine west of scotland, northern ireland, brightening up across other western areas, one 01’ two showers. most of the cloud will break up. the strong winds down eastern coast will slowly start to ease, and many actually have a dry and sunny afternoon, but there'll be a few showers dotted around through parts of the midlands, southern england. if you catch a shower, there's a chance it could be heavy and thundery. again, another cool day, even though the breeze is sta

coronavirus restrictions have been eased in moray in north—east scotland.hat 500 locations are being monitored for coronavirus — many of them sampled at least four days a week. it's a sewage—based coronavirus tracking project that was developed from scratch over the last year. the health secretary said earlier this week that the approach was being used to monitor the indian variant and track its spread. waste water testing has been described as an additional detection system for covid—19, helping health officials to spot early signals of localised outbreaks and variants of concern, as the country tentatively emerges from restrictions. and the system could continue post covid, enabling the use of waste water to track diseases like flu. scientists who helped set up sewage testing programme say it could be one public health silver lining of the pandemic. victoria gill, bbc news. ministers will give the bbc a chance to introduce its own reforms in response to the damning independent inquiry into how journalist martin bashir obtained his panorama interview with

and we are also supporting the scottish government, who are taking similar action in glasgow and morayctice this means putting in more testing, and making more vaccinations available to everyone who is eligible, and to everyone across the whole country, i would urge vigilance as we open up, and of course, as soon you are able to, to get the jab. to everyone in these areas, please exercise caution, get areas, please exercise caution, get a test, and assumed you are eligible, get the jab. as we carefully replace this shield of restrictions with the sword of the vaccination programme to give us protection for the long—term, we keep driving the vaccination programme as fast as we can. i am delighted to say that as of midnight last night, seven out of ten adults in the uk have now had theirfirst dose. that is seven in ten people who have a big degree of protection against the virus. i'm also delighted that almost four in ten have had the extra protection that comes from having two doses. and i would like to show you a chart which puts this into context and chose this protection across the c

in scotland, glasgow and moray will remain under existing covid restrictions for at least another week

to people across scotland that we deliver a parliament focused on improving the lives of people in moraycoming from _ quite a high turnout, is that coming from the _ quite a high turnout, is that coming from the snp or from tories? well, we don't know _ from the snp or from tories? well, we don't know yet _ from the snp or from tories? well, we don't know yet because, - from the snp or from tories? well, we don't know yet because, as i i from the snp or from tories? -ii we don't know yet because, as i say, we don't know yet because, as i say, we are a long way into the count but haven't seen many ballot boxes open here in moray. i would expect a long day today and tomorrow before we know the outcome but i think it is encouraging and positive. people have been engaged during this campaign to turn out in good numbers right across scotland. fit" right across scotland. our correspondent _ right across scotland. our correspondent has - right across scotland. 0ur correspondent has been reporting from _ correspondent has been reporting from a _ correspondent has been reporting from a conservativ

scotland has chosen to do, which is to keep restrictions in place in some places like glasgow and moray said yesterday— in place. the prime minister said yesterday that the army was ready and on _ yesterday that the army was ready and on standby to be deployed to help with — and on standby to be deployed to help with surge testing here, and he said the _ help with surge testing here, and he said the army would be on the streets. — said the army would be on the streets, handing out tests. health authorities here are already going door—to—door to drop tests of peoples — door—to—door to drop tests of peoples houses so that it is a bit more _ peoples houses so that it is a bit more immediate. the idea is to bring the tests— more immediate. the idea is to bring the tests and the vaccinations to the tests and the vaccinations to the communities, and that is one of the communities, and that is one of the ideas _ the communities, and that is one of the ideas behind this bus. we are currently— the ideas behind this bus. we are currently in — the ideas behind this bus. we are currently in a commu

government has decided to maintain tighter coronavirus controls in glasgow, but to ease restrictions in moray, also urged people not to travel to bedford, bolton, blackburn and darwen, to avoid contracting the indian variant. at the moment, anyone in a level one or level two area, and of course, that is most of scotland, can travel to any other level one or level two area within scotland and to any other part of the uk. however, we know that there are particularly serious outbreaks of the april 02 variant in three specific english local authority areas, bedford, bolton, and blackburn and darwen. so for that reason, from monday onwards, we are imposing hopefully temporary travel restrictions on travel between scotland and those three local authority areas in england. so if you were planning to visit friends or relatives or to stay in those areas, bedford, bolton, and blackburn and darwen, you must delay your visit. we are not placing legal restrictions on travel to lancashire or greater manchester more widely, or to areas around bedfordshire. but if you are planning to visit these areas in the

the exception is moray, where infection rates are much higher than elsewhere.ting friends and family within the permitted limits, of course — either indoors in a private dwelling, a house, or in your garden — our guidance will say that it is no longer necessary to maintain physical distance. which means, and i actually feel a wee bit emotional saying this, but from monday, as long as you stay within permitted limits, you can hug your loved ones again. i know how desperate we all are for this, so i do not intend to immediately pour cold water on it, do not worry, but there are two further points i really need to make. firstly, it remains vital to be cautious and to ease these restrictions carefully. so for the next three weeks at least, the easing of the guidance on physical distancing will apply to permitted gatherings in our own homes and gardens only. however, over that period, we will also be conducting a wider review of the need for physical distancing in public indoor places and will set out the conclusions of that at the next review point. and secondly, a

let's head north to whisky country, moray, but there was also farming, forestry and fishing and fishing an battle with paul mclennan of the snp. the current mp, kenny macaskill, has defected from the snp to alex salmond's new alba party. on paper that has nothing to do with this election, but could there be a backlash from snp supporters angry that their westminster representative has changed parties without a by—election? on a good day this is the kind of seat labour will hold, but snp could take it where they missed out last time, or could they missed out last time, or could the conservatives take advantage? last but not least, let's look at glasgow southside. unlike the others, this is not marginal that it will see two party leaders go head—to—head, nicola sturgeon iv snp and anas sarwar of scottish labour are both running here. the seat was created in 2011 and nicola sturgeon has held it since. anas sarwar is very unlikely to win, he is standing in his home constituency to try to make progress in a city that was once a labour heartland that is firmly snp. a welcome sign of progress