north across the north midlands, north wales, and then this whole weather front will pivot northwards to the day, so looking wetter for northern england, northern ireland for a time to the middle of the day and then the rain in southern scotland for the rain in southern scotland for the afternoon but the milder air sits to the south of that weather front and sunspots could even reach up front and sunspots could even reach up to 15 degrees. hello, you are watching bbc news. these are the latest headlines. unless the government puts further restrictions in place, the uk faces a substantial wave of omicron next month which might overwhelm the nhs. another 633 cases of the new variant have been recorded in the last 2a hours. it's the uk's biggest daily jump hours. it's the uk's biggest daily jump in omicron infections so far. at least 70 people have been killed in a series of devastating tornadoes striking central usa. this has been the most devastating tornado event in the history of the states. forthose tornado event in the history of the states. for those that have seen it, what it's d

we will start the day with rain across the north midlands, north wales and then this whole weather frontking wetter for north of england through the middle of the day and then the rain to southern scotland for the afternoon, but the mild air search to the south of that weather front and some spots could reach up to 15 degrees. this is bbc news. i'm jane hill. these are the headlines. the governor of kentucky says a fresh appeal for everyone who's eligible to get their covid booster vaccine — as research shows it significantly reduces the chance of developing symptoms from the 0micron variant. new guidance is issued for care homes in england that will limit visitors to 3, for each resident — as 0micron cases surge. the governor of kentucky says least 50 people have died in the after a powerful storm battered that state and four others it is very hard, really tough, and we are praying for each and every one of those families. britain warns russia it will face severe consequences

where we've been seeing the rain turn to snow initially across the hills of north wales, the north midlandsand in towards central and southern scotland, some drifting with the strong winds as we head through the course of boxing day morning. into the afternoon, that rain and hill snow become confined to the hills of scotland. something a little bit drier further south — a legacy of cloud, mind you. and there will be some brightness for northern ireland, wales, the south—west. winds light here but still strong and gusty further north, closer to that weather front. and again, it's going to another cold day across northern areas, particularly where we have any lying snow over the hills, versus something much milder across the south and south—west. as we move out of boxing day, that weather front in the north begins to fizzle out, taking the rain and the hill snow with it. elsewhere, a lot of dry weather, lighter winds, clear spells — a recipe for some mist and fog — but further south, into the south—west, we've got a new weather front working its way in. so some milder, wetter, windier weather

farsouth, but drizzle around in the morning in the far south, but where fog forms, perhaps the north midlandsmiddle part of the week, those run of atlantic winds are making their presence felt. this ratherfront is winds are making their presence felt. this rather front is shifting debt —— rain on pushes a lot of dry weather away from here and a lot of cloud, but it's going to be mild for the time of year. beyond then, that rain looks like where it's going to get pushed away by this building area of high pressure, and that will come in and sit over the uk for quite some time. really settling things down, a lot of dry weather later in the week, probably still a lot of cloud. there will be areas of mist and fog and later, it may start a turn a little cooler. hello, i'm ros atkins, this is outside source. the uk is racing to deliver covid—19 boosterjabs to all adults as the new omicron variant takes hold. here in the capital it represents about 40% of the pcs tomorrow it will be the majority of the cases. increasing the whole time. there have been huge queues at vaccination centres in england as

scotland and northern ireland but where we see the fall, especially northern england, perhaps north midlandsze into wednesday, probably not quite as much mist and fog around, still plenty of cloud. the weather front not producing much rain, should probably move away, heading up to the central belt of scotland. we are all essentially in milder air on wednesday. temperatures widely double figures. rain getting nudged away by an area of high pressure building into the latter part of the week and really settling things down. not really any rain to speak of. but there will be a loss of cloud underneath the high pressure as mist and fog particularly of the higher ground and the trend as we head into the weekend, temperatures to drop away by a few degrees. hutch this is bbc news. the headlines: the first death in the uk with the omicron variant of coronavirus is announced — as the booster programme is expanded to combat its spread. the idea that this is somehow a milder version of the virus, i think that's something we need to set on one side, and just recognise the sheer pace at which it accelerat

where we've been seeing the rain turn to snow initially across the hills of north wales, the north midlandshe pennines and in towards central and southern scotland, some drifting with the strong winds as we head through the course of boxing day morning. into the afternoon, that rain and hill snow becomes confined to the hills of scotland. something a little bit drier further south — a legacy of cloud, mind you. and there will be some brightness for northern ireland, wales, the south—west. winds light here but still strong and gusty further north, close to that weather front. and again, it's going to another cold day across northern areas, particularly where we have any lying snow over the hills, versus again something much milder across the south and south—west. as we move out of boxing day, that weather front in the north begins to fizzle out, taking the rain and the hill snow with it. elsewhere, a lot of dry weather, lighter winds, clear spells — a recipe for some mist and fog — but further south, into the south—west, we've got a new weather front working its way in. so some milder, wette

country, that is where we had the rain turn to snow initially, across the hills of north wales, north midlandspennines and in towards central and southern scotland, some drifting with strong wind as we head through the course of boxing day morning. into the afternoon, the rain and hill snow becomes confined to the hills of scotland. something a bit drier in the south, a legacy of cloud, mind you. some brightness for northern ireland, wales and the south—west. winds light here but still strong and gusty further north, close to the weather front. again, another cold day across northern areas, particularly with any lying snow over the hills. again something much milder in the south and south—west. as we move out of boxing day, that weather front to the north begins to fizzle out, taking the rain and hill snow when it. elsewhere, lots of dry weather, lighter winds, clear spells, a recipe for mist and fog. further south, into the south—west, a new weather front working its way in. milder, wetter and windy weather arriving here. a cold night to come across the north. here it is, the new area of low

once that mist and fog goes, we've still got some sunshine across north wales, parts of the midlands,ere, some patchy rain for northern ireland and developing across southern parts of scotland as it turns brighterfurther north across the country with some sunshine. and all areas will be mild again, temperatures typically ii—i2 celsius. now, there's not much rain in the forecast for tomorrow, what there is of it is going to get swept northwards again with that weather front, as high pressure starts to build in from continental europe. we've still got a little rain to head up towards shetland. otherwise a lot of dry weather again on thursday. again, it looks quite cloudy. some areas of mist and fog too, the best of any sunshine probably for eastern scotland, northeast england, perhaps into lincolnshire as well. and we've still got those temperatures several degrees above average, really, for this time of the year. the wind is turning lighter, though, as that area of high—pressure starts to build in as we head towards the end of the week. that's going to stick around for quite some time.

country, that is where we had the rain turn to snow initially, across the hills of north wales, north midlandsuthern scotland, some drifting with strong wind as we head through the course of boxing day morning. into the afternoon, the rain and hill snow becomes confined to the hills of scotland. something a bit drier in the south, a legacy of cloud, mind you. some brightness for northern ireland, wales and the south—west. winds light here but still strong and gusty further north, close to the weather front. again, another cold day across northern areas, particularly with any lying snow over the hills. again something much milder in the south and south—west. as we move out of boxing day, that weather front to the north begins to fizzle out, taking the rain and hill snow when it. elsewhere, lots of dry weather, lighter winds, clear spells, a recipe for mist and fog. further south, into the south—west, a new weather front working its way in. milder, wetter and windy weather arriving here. a cold night to come across the north. here it is, the new area of low pressure, a weather front swiping the

that is where we have seen the rain turn to snow initially, across the hills of north wales, north midlandsral and southern scotland, some drifting with strong wind as we head through the course of boxing day morning. into the afternoon, the rain and hill snow becomes confined to the hills of scotland. something a bit drier in the south, a legacy of cloud, mind you. some brightness for northern ireland, wales and the south—west. winds light here but still strong and gusty further north, close to the weather front. again, another cold day across northern areas, particularly with any lying snow over the hills. something much milder in the south and south—west. as we move out of boxing day, that weather front to the north begins to fizzle out, taking the rain and hill snow when it. hill snow with it. elsewhere, lots of dry weather, lighter winds, clear spells, a recipe for mist and fog. furthersouth, into the south—west, a new weather front working its way in. milder, wetter and windy weather arriving here. a cold night to come across the north. here it is, the new area of low pressure, a weat

where we've been seeing the rain turn to snow initially across the hills of north wales, the north midlandsut very much so across the pennines and in towards central and southern scotland, some drifting with the strong winds as we head through the course of boxing day morning. into the afternoon, that rain and hill snow become confined to the hills of scotland. something a little bit drier further south — a legacy of cloud, mind you. and there will be some brightness for northern ireland, wales, the south—west. winds light here but still strong and gusty further north, closer to that weather front. and again, it's going to another cold day across northern areas, particularly where we have any lying snow over the hills, versus something much milder across the south and south—west. as we move out of boxing day, that weather front in the north begins to fizzle out, taking the rain and the hill snow with it. elsewhere, a lot of dry weather, lighter winds, clear spells — a recipe for some mist and fog — but further south, into the south—west, we've got a new weather front working its way in. so

where we've been seeing the rain turn to snow initially across the hills of north wales, the north midlandsouthern scotland, some drifting with the strong winds as we head through the course of boxing day morning. into the afternoon, that rain and hill snow become confined to the hills of scotland. something a little bit drier further south — a legacy of cloud, mind you. and there will be some brightness for northern ireland, wales, the south—west. winds light here but still strong and gusty further north, closer to that weather front. and again, it's going to another cold day across northern areas, particularly where we have any lying snow over the hills, versus something much milder across the south and south—west. as we move out of boxing day, that weather front in the north begins to fizzle out, taking the rain and the hill snow with it. elsewhere, a lot of dry weather, lighter winds, clear spells — a recipe for some mist and fog — but further south, into the south—west, we've got a new weather front working its way in. so some milder, wetter, windier weather arriving here. instead, a c

some rain for the midlands, parts of northern england, perhaps the north midlands and a link and shareorth of the front to for western scotland, but average temperatures of seven or 8 degrees. at the event will leave the south—east first thing on tuesday it will be drier to the south of the uk, to the north, and other weather front starting division. to the south, thanks to high pressure, we could have some stubborn fog and quite a grey day on tuesday. my winds, a lot of fine weather, but a little cooler than it will be on monday. with us as we pull that wind into northern scotland, we tap into some out there with a south—westerly breeze up to 11 degrees first anime. this plant still messing about the uk tuesday into wednesday, but this high pressure is the one to watch for the rest of the week. it will be building all the time and coming to dominate our weather study. squeezing the life out of that weather front through wednesday, rain rain for scotland, northern ireland very time, but nothing much as it sinks its way into northern england. pretty mild for many of us on wednesday, tem

we will start the day with rain across the north midlands, and then this weather front will pave it northld nurses to the south of that when the front and some spots could get up to 15 degrees. this is bbc news. i'm jane hill. the headlines at 16:00pm: a fresh appeal for everyone who's eligible to get their covid booster vaccine — as research shows it significantly reduces the chance of developing symptoms from the omicron variant. new guidance is issued for care homes in england that will limit visitors to 3, for each resident — as omicron cases surge. the governor of kentucky says at least 50 people have died in a powerful storm that's battered that five states. it is very hard, really tough, and we are praying for each and every

we will start the day with some rain across the north midlands, north wales, and then this whole weather time to the middle of the day and then the rain in southern scotland for the rain in southern scotland for the afternoon but the milder air sits to the south of that weather front and sunspots could even reach up front and sunspots could even reach up to 15 degrees.

where we've been seeing the rain turn to snow initially across the hills of north wales, the north midlands towards central and southern scotland, some drifting with the strong winds as we head through the course of boxing day morning. into the afternoon, that rain and hill snow become confined to the hills of scotland. something a little bit drier further south — a legacy of cloud, mind you. and there will be some brightness for northern ireland, wales, the south—west. winds light here but still strong and gusty further north, closer to that weather front. and again, it's going to another cold day across northern areas, particularly where we have any lying snow over the hills, versus something much milder across the south and south—west. as we move out of boxing day, that weather front in the north begins to fizzle out, taking the rain and the hill snow with it. elsewhere, a lot of dry weather, lighter winds, clear spells — a recipe for some mist and fog — but further south, into the south—west, we've got a new weather front working its way in. so some milder, wetter, windier weather arriv

we will start the day with some rain over the north midlands, north wales and then this whole by theweather front and some spots could even reach up to 15 degrees. hello, this is bbc news. i“m jane hill. the headlines: a fresh appeal for everyone who's eligible to get their covid booster vaccine, as research shows it significantly reduces the chance of developing symptoms from the omicron variant. new guidance is issued for care homes in england that will limit visitors to three for each resident

wet snow for northern ireland, north wales and north midlands earlier in the night, this snow then becomesern scotland, no doubt to lower levels. strong wind blowing, likely to see some drifting. significant accumulations likely across the northern hills, for boxing day we will see more snow drifting northwards into much of central and northern scotland, becoming confined in the afternoon. further south cloudy, milderairworking its in the afternoon. further south cloudy, milder air working its way in, precipitation reign. brightness preaching to the south—west of wales, northern ireland. like a wind, still a windy day for central and northern parts. that will make it feel quite cold again across the north and east, single figure values. milderair looming in the south, double figure values. heading to a boxing day night, that area of rain, sleet and snow drifting northwards, the milder air begins to win out, it will be reverting back to rain. across central and southern areas, drier, lighterwind, mistand for kieran there, clear spells, continuing to be mild across the south. another chielli

area of rain is going to be quite slow—moving in scotland and northern england, north wales and north midlandsnds, cairngorms and southern uplands, could see a few centimetres but quite high up, above around 200 or 300 metres elevation or so. overnight, rain returns to east anglia and south—east england. clearer skies for scotland and northern england allows a touch of frost and a risk of some icy stretches to take us into sunday. sunday stays quite cloudy for east scotland, eastern areas of england with outbreaks of rain on and off. the best of the bright weather will be further west, although theew could be a few scattered showers here and there. genereally pretty chilly for most but turning a tad milder for southern wales and south—west england. hello, this is bbc news. the headlines: the parents of a us teenager accused of killing four students, have been arrested after going on the run. south african scientists say the new coronavirus variant omicron appears to be spreading more than twice as fast as the delta variant. unvaccinated british mums who were severely ill with coronavirus, enco

the mist and fog, though, especially northern england, perhaps the north midlands and north wales, willhine around aberdeenshire. stronger, milder wind for scotland and northern ireland. mild for southern parts of the uk, but where we have that mist and fog, it will be quite a chilly day. hello, this is bbc news. the headlines: the first death in the uk with the omicron variant of coronavirus is announced — as the booster programme is expanded to combat its spread. the idea that this is somehow a milder version of the virus, i think that's something we need to set on one side, and just recognise the sheer pace at which it accelerates through the population. home lateral flow test kits are currently unavailable on the uk government website — a day after the government changed its testing strategy. and we'll be putting all your questions on the omicron variant and the booster campaign to experts in your questions answered at 2.30. you can get in touch on twitter using the hashtag #bbcyourquestions, or e—mail at yourquestions@bbc.co.uk. from today, people in england are being asked to work

country, that is where we had the rain turn to snow initially, across the hills of north wales, north midlands ireland, wales and the south—west. winds light here but still strong and gusty further north, close to the weather front. again, another cold day across northern areas, particularly with any lying snow over the hills. again something much milder in the south and south—west. as we move out of boxing day, that weather front to the north begins to fizzle out, taking the rain and hill snow when it. elsewhere, lots of dry weather, lighter winds, clear spells, a recipe for mist and fog. furthersouth, into the south—west, a new weather front working its way in. milder, wetter and windy weather arriving here. a cold night to come across the north. here it is, the new area of low pressure, a weather front swiping the south—west and the south of the country as we move through the day. most of the impact will be felt across france but we will still have enough wind and rain for it to be noticeable. initially, south wales and south—west england, pushing into the midlands and across to the south—e

a little bit of a wintry mix into northern ireland, northern england, north wales, may be the north midlandsnorth—east of scotland, wetter but milder conditions continuing into northern ireland, wales and south—west england. that weatherford will continue to push its way steadily north and east, a little bit of winteriness, perhaps, in scotland through the night. but that eases away and on the whole, boxing day is quieter. this is bbc news, the headlines: daily covid—19 cases in the uk have exceeded 100,000 for the first time, as the omicron variant continues to spread. it's the highest daily reported number since mass testing began in may and june last year. the head of the world health organisation has warned world leaders that no country can boost its way out of the pandemic — and they should divert supply to countries where there are vaccine shortages. meanwhile, israel looks set to be the first country to give the over 60s and medical staff would be the first in line. rescuers in myanmar have called off the search for dozens of people missing after a landslide at a jade mine because of

to the north of it, bright with some sunshine, slice of bright weather through north wales, north midlandsd west of scotland. and like i mentioned, it is mild through this afternoon, those temperatures will be in double figures for most. now as we head on into this evening and overnight, that weak weather front begins to migrate northwards again, becoming confined to the north west of scotland by the end of the night. elsewhere, largely dry, quite a lot of cloud, particularly across southern areas. but where we get clear spells, northern, eastern england, perhaps north—east scotland, it could turn quite chilly with some fog patches developing. otherwise, for most generally, a mild night. thursday, then, is looking pretty grey and gloomy across southern areas. there'll be some low clouds, some mist around too. probably the best of any sunshine will be across the north east of the uk. and we'll still have this weather front affecting the far north of scotland, mainly affecting the northern isles. but again, it is another mild day for the time of year with temperatures ranging from 10 to 12 d

to the north of it, bright with some sunshine, some bright weather through north wales, north midlandsoss the north—east of the uk, and this to affect the far of scotland come in with the northern isles, but again is another mild day for the time of year, temperatures from ten to 12 celsius. this area of high pressure sits across the uk in a block pattern cold an amiga block, you can see from the greek letter shape there, the jet stream moving to the north of it. areas will stay rather cloudy throughout the day they will feel chilly, and skies clearing at night towards the weekend telling quite chilly. friday, a quiet day with the array of high pressure pretty much sitting on top of us, dry as well across the north of scotland, but a lot of cloud through central and southern parts of the country, quite grey and gloomy, perhaps the best of this in turn after a chilly start across parts of northern england and into scotland. some of the story as we have through the weekend, staying largely cloudy for most, chilly by skies clear at night, but at least a few owners might have some sunshine

combination of rain, sleet and snow across northern ireland, northern england, perhaps to the north midlandsower levels for a time before it eases away, and then we are likely to see those temperatures again on the cool side in the north, double figures sitting down to the south. there's another substantial low pressure likely as we move out of boxing day into monday. that is going to bring some wet weather with it. it's going to drift its way steadily eastwards, potentially lingering across england and wales, and not making its presence felt for much of scotland and northern england. here, it will be a cloudy affair with some brightness, the wet weather will continue to be a feature on monday, moving its way south and east during the afternoon. still, those temperatures may be up as high as 10 celsius, still around 5—6 further north. so that's the story as we head into monday. looking further ahead, that low pressure will then drift off into the near continent, a little ridge of high pressure builds for a time, but you can see further lows waiting out in the wings, the isobars squeezing tog

north shropshire in the west midlands has had a conservative mp for nearly 200 years.. our political correspondent, alex forsyth, has been talking to people in shropshire. in north shropshire, they're not necessarily used to all of this attention, but this constituency has been thrown into sharp focus. it's the centre of a political contest that is particularly crucial for the conservatives. their candidate's trying to hold a seat that's been tory for decades, but for which he's having to fight. there's lots of distractions nationally, but what is important is i am talking to the voters see on the constituents and putting forward a positive message, and what i would say is that unlike some of my opponents, i'm the only candidate putting forward a positive message with solutions. this is a vast constituency. swathes of farmland scattered through market towns, and most people here back to brexit. a loss here would be a blow for the conservatives. this time, the lib dems are pitching themselves as the alternative. i think there's a strong sense that people have been taken

england, north midlands and north wales. milderfurther south. south, drizzle. most places dry. the odd fog pageantry tomorrow morning. tomorrow, a largely dry day for many. thank you. are you ready for this next bit? you can be a head teacher now. school story. school attendance figures are out in england later today, when we'll get sense of how the omicron variant and rising covid cases could be impacting classroom numbers. recent data shows a significant rise in sickness absence amongst both pupils and teachers, as our education correspondent elaine dunkley reports. year three, yearfour, come on. it has been the most —— most difficult term, there is no doubt about it. we have seen a lot more cases of covid among the children and staff. , , ., , ,. and staff. this primary school in halifax. and staff. this primary school in halifax- lt _ and staff. this primary school in halifax. it another— and staff. this primary school in halifax. it another day - and staff. this primary school in halifax. it another day of- and staff. this primary school in

some early rain for north wales, the midlands, through the afternoon for northern england and northerneven up the south of the rain could be even up to 15 degrees and one or two spots, quite a lot of cloud around but i think a few brighter spells on the east. sunday night into monday, looks like it could be very windy to the north—west of the uk as we see the north—west of the uk as we see the centre of this area of low pressure pushing through. gales for the northern and western isles. we will see the low pulling away through monday daytime, but it stays breezy here and there will be some fairly frequent showers, could be wintry on the highest ground, cooler air is sinking in to northern ireland, scotland and northern england, so temperatures back down closer to average here, but the mild air is still to the south, daytime highs of 12 or 13. there will be some rain for england and wales to monday, that pulls away on tuesday, again, wet and windy to the far north of the uk to the other part of the week, but on wednesday onwards, it's all about this area of high pressure building from t

early rain for north wales, the midlands and through the afternoon for northern england and northern the day we see that rain in southern scotland but temperatures to the south up to 15 degrees in a couple of spots. quite a lot of cloud around but a few brighter spells. sunday night into monday, looks like it could be very windy to the north—west of the uk as we see the centre of this area of low pressure pushing through. gales for the northern and western isles. we will see the low pulling away through monday but it stays breezy here and fairly frequent showers. could be wintry on the highest ground. coolerairsinks in could be wintry on the highest ground. cooler air sinks in to northern ireland, scotland and northern england so temperatures back down closer to average. the mild air to back down closer to average. the mild airto the back down closer to average. the mild air to the south with highs of 13. rain for england and wales through monday but that pulls away on tuesday. wet and windy to the finals of the uk through the early part of the week but from wednesday onwards it is a

the morning in the far south, but where that folk forms across northern england, perhaps the north midlandslder air. as we head our way into the middle part of the week, there is run of atlantic winds are making their presence felt in this weather fronts drifting southwards. enough of a breeze, so we're probably not can have the same mist and fog problems i think early on wednesday morning. a little rain on that weather front, not very much, it is moving across northern ireland into northern england and then pushes back northwards again towards the central belt of scotland. a lot of dry weather away from here, and a lot of cloud, but it's going to be mild for the time of year. ridgers widely in double figures. beyond then, that rain, what's left of it, is going to get pushed away by this building area of high pressure. that's going to come in and sit over the uk for quite some time, really settling things down, a lot of dry weather later on in the week, probably still a lot of cloud, mind you. there will be some areas of mist and fog, and later in the week it mayjust start to turn a little

where we see that fog, especially northern england, north midlands, north wales, it will be quite a bit omicron. the idea that this is somehow a milder version of the virus, i think that's something we need to set on one side, and just recognise the sheer pace at which it accelerates through the population. from today, people in england are being asked to work from home if they can — but businesses are worried it will hit the crucial christmas market. we'll be live with our medical editor with the latest data on the spread of the omicron variant. also this lunchtime... rescue teams search for survivors after the string of tornadoes

once that mist and fog goes, we've still got some sunshine across north wales, parts of the midlands,s not much rain in the forecast for tomorrow, what there is of it is going to get swept northwards again with that with that weather front, as high pressure starts to build in from continental europe. we've still got a little rain to head up towards shetland. otherwise a lot of dry weather again on thursday. again, it looks quite cloudy. some areas of mist and fog too, the best of any sunshine probably for eastern scotland, northeast england, perhaps into lincolnshire as well. and we've still got those temperatures several degrees above average, really, for this time of the year. the wind is turning lighter, though, as that area of high—pressure starts to build and as we head towards the end of the week. that's going to stick around for quite some time. so this is the story, really, for friday. we may have a bit more sunshine across northern parts of scotland. we've got a lot of cloud around elsewhere, mind you, and again, some mist and fog, perhaps particularly over the hills as that

showers will continue to work into the north west of england and north wales and into the midlands andds. that is the last of the cooler days because this weekend we will see this wave of milder air crashing over the uk and that will really boost the temperatures significantly. it might be getting milder but it will also be quite wet for some of us. on saturday weather fronts will bring outbreaks of rain, particularly persistent across western areas. there will probably be mist and hill fog patches developing here and there. still quite cool across the east but milder air working in westwards with temperatures up to 12 and that is the start of the milder transition. on sunday, again, a lot of cloud around, winds picking upm around, winds picking up particularly across western areas and still the cloud thick enough for a little rain at times but temperatures rising, 13 in belfast and 1a in cardiff and london. that's your weather. this is bbc news — the headlines: under investigation — the three government staff gatherings that took place while coronavirus restrictions were in force on m

perhaps north wales, the north midlands and across east anglia, so it'll turn a bit cooler.nfor cumbria and and for lancaster, bit of patchy rain for cumbria and northern ireland. all areas will be mild again. temperatures typically 11 or 12 degrees. not much rain in the forecast. what there is will be swept northwards. high pressure starts to build in from continental europe. we still got a little rain, otherwise, a lot of dry weather. some areas of mist and fog in the best of any sunshine probably for eastern scotland, perhaps into lincolnshire. still got those temperatures above average. the wind is turning lighter as that area of high pressure starts to build in as we head towards the end of the week. that will stick around for quite some time. this is the story for friday. we will have more sunshine across northern parts of scotland. we've got a lot of cloud around elsewhere. is that low cloud continues. temperatures not quite as high on friday. over the weekend, we will find those temperatures dropping away a little bit more. it will turn a little bit cooler over the w

sleet and snow, so there could be a wintry mix into northern ireland, northern england, north wales, may be the midlandson the whole boxing day quieter. this is bbc world news, the headlines... daily covid—19 cases in the uk have exceeded 100,000 for the first time, as the omicron variant continues to spread. it's the highest daily reported number since mass testing began in may and june last year. the wave of omicron appears to be milder according to preliminary studies published in the uk and south africa. early evidence suggests fewer people are needing hospital treatment than with other variants. the head of the world health organization has warned world leaders that no country can boost its way out of the pandemic — and they should divert supply to countries where there are vaccine shortages. more than 13 million people in the chinese city of shay—an have been ordered to stay at home as authorities attempt to tackle a covid outbreak there. china has a strict zero—covid strategy, using mass testing and lockdown to stop outbreaks. that's it

that could be some winter in the night in ireland and wales where the north midlands and the best ofigure yet. i don't think i've ever known a time during that whole pandemic when data is being scrutinised so carefully on a day—to—day basis where there is so much uncertainty and yet big decisions have to be made. as more and more people become infected, england cuts the quarantine period from ten days to seven to help get people back to work. new restrictions for wales from boxing day — the rule of six returns in restaurants. in northern ireland it's understood night clubs will have to close. we'll have all the details on what's been announced. also tonight... the strongest typhoon to hit the philipines this year — we report from one of the worst hit areas a week after hundreds of people were killed.

atlantic, bringing rain to northern ireland and southern scotland and northern england and north wales and the midlandsthe heaviest rain and as a clear through the southern flank, we will see the strongest winds with southern england gusting at 50 mph. we will see the highest temperatures to the south at around 12 or 13. the mild air will become much more widespread in midweek. this weather front will move northwards on wednesday, that will come with rain, some snow into the highlands but it opens a door to this much milder air heading in from a long way to the south and south—west of the uk. lifting temperatures well above average for the time of year. as we see out the year and start the new one, wet and windy at times but temperatures by day and night well above average. this is bbc news — these are the latest headlines in the uk and around the world. tributes pour in for archbishop desmond tutu, nobel laureate and veteran of south africa's struggle against apartheid — who has died at the age of 90. he was one of the greatest people i've ever met. he and nelson mandela are the two leaders who ended

of low pressure in the north, trying to turn things increasingly unsettled, between the two, some breezy conditions, but i think the best of any sunny spells are for the midlandsth of the uk, there could be some heavier, more persistent rain. a little cooler as well on monday, but temperature still slightly above average for the time of year. however, for tuesday, it looks like we are going to flip around and pick up a northerly wind and that will bring about a very dramatic change in the way things feel. you will have to add on the effect of the wind—chill, but temperatures in edinburgh just 4 degrees on tuesday, down to 8 degrees in london. so, is a big contrast in our weather to come over the next few days ahead. hello this is bbc with the latest headlines on pbs the us around the world. countries around the world are seeing in the new year with a bang — but some are holding scaled back celebrations — to try to stop covid spreading. this is the scene in athens at the famous acropolis as the clock strikes midnight — more from athens in a moment. entire neighbourhoods in the us state of colorado have been engulfed by flames as wildfires force tens of thousand

north across the uk as well. rain initially for the midlands, north wales and it will end the day pushing into central scotland.ll through to the far north—west of the uk, breezy for all areas but potentially quite stormy to the far north—west of scotland and for the western isles, through sunday evening at a sunday night and then for the northern isles as we go into the early part of monday. the wins ease through the day and we will have showers for the north west of scotland, the cooler air across the northern half of the uk, seven, eightand nine by air across the northern half of the uk, seven, eight and nine by the highs here, mild to the south, some rain, but temperatures, 12 or 13 degrees and here goes that battle through the week ahead and from tuesday onwards it looks like it will be the milder airfrom tuesday onwards it looks like it will be the milder air from the south that will continue to be the dominant feature across the uk and, as it pushes its way north, we will see an area of high pressure building and quite a quiet weather picture, nothing very dramatic at all through the week ahead. quite a

push rain and, this area in the north trying to turn things increasingly unsettled between the two some breezy conditions, but the best of any sunny spells for the midlandsouth and north of the uk there could be heavier and more persistent rain. a little cooler on monday but temperatures still slightly above average for the time of year. however, for tuesday looks like we are going to flip around and pick upa like we are going to flip around and pick up a northerly wind and that will bring about a very dramatic change in the way things look, because we will have to add on the wind chill. temperatures in edinburgh for degrees on tuesday, down from eight in london. big contracts and a weather to come in the days ahead. this is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. countries around the world are seeing in the new year with a bang, but some are holding scaled—back celebrations to try to stop covid spreading. this is the scene at an empty red square in moscow as the clock strikes midnight. this is the scene there live. entire neighbourhoods in the us state of colorado have been engulfed by flames as wildfires force ten

of low pressure in the north, trying to turn things increasingly unsettled, between the two, some breezy conditions, but i think the best of any sunny spells are for the midlandsain. a little cooler as well on monday, but temperature still slightly above average for the time of year. however, for tuesday, it looks like we are going to flip around and pick up a northerly wind and that will bring about a very dramatic change in the way things feel. you will have to add on the effect of the wind—chill, but temperatures in edinburgh just 4 degrees on tuesday, down to 8 degrees in london. so, is a big contrast in our weather to come over the next few days ahead. now on bbc news — review 2021: we remember. prince philip, una stubbs, charlie watts, sarah harding, captain sir tom moore, christopher plummer, and jimmy greaves — just a few of those whose lives are celebrated in this year's programme. # we're all going on a summer holiday... why doesn't he stop honking his horn? there's plenty of room to park! we're not going on a london bus if that's what you had in mind! well, you're not going to get very i far on your holiday in this thing. i we're not on our way on h

north trying to turn things increasingly unsettled. between the two, breezy conditions, but the best of any senate spells for midlands, and the very northill slightly above average. however, for tuesday, it looks like we are going to flip around and pick up a northerly wind, and that will bring about a very dramatic change in the way things go because we will have to add on the effect of the wind—chill. temperatures in edinburghjust 4 degrees, down to eight in london. some big contrast in our weather to come. this is bbc news, the headlines... the governor of the us state of colorado says president biden has declared a disaster after grassfires destroyed entire neighbourhoods in boulder county. more than thirty thousand people were forced to evacuate by the fires. countries around the world are seeing in the new year, with scaled back celebrations — as the 0micron variant continues to drive up covid infections. coronavirus infections in the uk have reached a new record high. estimates suggest1 in 30 people tested positive before christmas. one study suggests the risk of hospitalisation with 0micron is about one—third that of delta. and

atlantic, bringing rain to northern ireland and southern scotland and northern england and north wales and the midlandsst winds with southern england gusting at 50 mph. we will see the highest temperatures to the south at around 12 or 13. the mild air will become much more widespread in midweek. this weather front will move northwards on wednesday, that will come with rain, some snow into the highlands but it opens a door to this much milder air heading in from a long way to the south and south—west of the uk. lifting temperatures well above average for the time of year. as we see out the year and start the new one, wet and windy at times but temperatures by day and night well above average. this is bbc news. these are the latest headlines in the uk and around the world. tributes pour in for archbisop desmond tutu, nobel laureate and veteran of south africa's struggle against apartheid, who has died at the age of 90. ata time at a time when many people are celebrating with family and friends, we have lost one of the most illustrious, courageous and beloved amongst us. the bodies of 16 iraqi kurds who d

getting out of control — with variant cases doubling every one—and—a—half days in london, the north east, west midlandseports that scientists believe the omicron variant is no less severe, as cases in the uk soar past 93,000 to reach a record high for the third consecutive day. but the mail splashes on the backlash from business leaders calling for the 10—day isolation rule to be scrapped, although the paper does also report that it is not yet known whether the omicron is actually any milder the previous variants. so, let's begin. it is the mirror. with the latest twists in this party saga. it’s it is the mirror. with the latest twists in this party saga. it's been such a slow _ twists in this party saga. it's been such a slow news _ twists in this party saga. it's been such a slow news day, _ twists in this party saga. it's been such a slow news day, early - twists in this party saga. it's been such a slow news day, early in - twists in this party saga. it's been | such a slow news day, early in the week, the mirror had three bona fide splashes in one day and get to cram the mall and at once because o