as the rain reaches the cooler air, the north pennines into central and southern scotland, there couldle bit of transient snow for a while before it turns back to rain. a bit of brightness developing across the south, one or two showers. then the next batch of rain arrives across the far south—west. temperatures here will be in double figures, but still quite chilly in the north. and a blustery day for all, but very windy around some irish sea coasts. so that rain starts to push its way northwards. the next batch of rain also arrives. and then behind it will be blustery with further showers, variable cloud, quite misty and murky. so a much milder start to friday for all areas. 11 degrees in the south—west, 4—7 in the north and )east. high pressure will start to establish itself over the near continent. low pressure out in the atlantic. what that will do is draw up this very warm air from the south or south—west, so that milder at will be right across the uk during friday. but it could be quite a cloudy day, outbreaks of rain across the north slowly clearing away from scotland. further

as the rain reaches the cooler air, the north pennines into central and southern scotland, there couldn. a bit of brightness developing across the south, one or two showers. then the next batch of rain arrives across the far south—west. temperatures here will be in double figures, but still quite chilly in the north. and a blustery day for all, but very windy around some irish sea coasts. so that rain starts to push its way northwards. the next batch of rain also arrives. and then behind it'll be blustery with further showers, variable cloud, quite misty and murky. so a much milder start to friday for all areas. 11 degrees in the south—west, 4—7 in the north and the east. now, high pressure will start to establish itself over the near continent. low pressure out in the atlantic. what that'll do is draw up this very warm air from the south or south—west, so that milder air will be right across the uk during friday. but it could be quite a cloudy day, outbreaks of rain across the north slowly clearing away from scotland. further south, though, we'll have quite a bit of cloud around. ther

showers transition to snow for some of us, particularly across northern hills, so across north wales, the penninesells, around the southern uplands of scotland, argyll and bute, hills towards the trossachs, is these areas that are most at risk of seeing some snow. we could see a few centimetres building in for some. that could lead to some icy conditions on roads at higher elevations but, otherwise, it's the strength of the winds that will keep the frost at bay for most areas, with temperatures getting down close but just above freezing. looking at the weather picture for sunday, low pressure again is in charge of our weather, and again it's going to be a day of blustery showers, and again the showers starting off across wales and west of england before generally pushing away eastwards as the day goes by. although we start off with plenty of showers in the morning across northern ireland and scotland, i suspect we will see a little bit more in the way of sunshine between those downpours, but it's going to stay blustery again. top gusts of around a0 or 50 mph around the coasts and hills, which will

showers transition to snow for some of us, particularly across northern hills, so across north wales, the penninesargyll and bute, hills towards the trossachs, is these areas that are most at risk of seeing some snow. we could see a few centimetres building in for some. that could lead to some icy conditions on roads at higher elevations but, otherwise, it's the strength of the winds that will keep the frost at bay for most areas, with temperatures getting down close but just above freezing. looking at the weather picture for sunday, low pressure again is in charge of our weather, and again it's going to be a day of blustery showers, and again the showers starting off across wales and west of england before generally pushing away eastwards as the day goes by. although we start off with plenty of showers in the morning across northern ireland and scotland, i suspect we will see a little bit more in the way of sunshine between those downpours, but it's going to stay blustery again. top gusts of around a0 or 50 mph around the coasts and hills, which will certainly make it feel chilly, and it will be

anywhere to the eastern side of the pennines, because there the south to south—westerly flow has a chance of breaking up the cloud as it moves over the higher ground, so the northrther north there is a weather front around, it has brought rain already today. it will continue to do so during the course of the night, the wind noticeable, too, across the north—western quarter of scotland where it will stay pretty mild overnight. further south and east there is a chance there will be some gaps in the cloud later on in the night. despite the fact we are all engulfed in this relatively mild swathe of air which extends across, as you see, much of western europe, there is just the chance, as we get on into sunday, that we may see more in the way of gaps in the cloud, particularly across the south—eastern quarter of the british isles. the front is still there to be had, the thicker cloud across the north and north—west of scotland but as you come further south, lots of dry weather on sunday and there is a chance of an improving picture with regard to the amount of sunshine across the east midlands, lincolnshire, east anglia, perhaps parts of the south—east. temperatures

0vernight, as colder air works in, some of those showers turn to snow across the hills of north wales, into the penninesrds the trossachs as well. so, for these areas, there could be a centimetre or two of snow building in, giving some icy conditions. for many of us, it‘s a cold night but with winds keeping the frost at bay, just about! that‘s your latest weather. good afternoon. the prime minister is visiting the north—east of england, where a surge of support for the conservatives in traditional labour seats helped his party to its biggest election win in 30 years. in the past hour, borisjohnson met supporters in newly—conservative

anywhere to the eastern side of the pennines, because there the south to south—westerly flow has a chance of breaking up the cloud as it moves over the higher ground, so the northde of the pennines, in one or two spots, could fare quite nicely, but further north there is a weather front around, it has brought rain already today. it will continue to do so during the course of the night, the wind noticeable, too, across the north—western quarter of scotland where it will stay pretty mild overnight. further south and east there is a chance there will be some gaps in the cloud later on in the night. despite the fact we are all engulfed in this relatively mild swathe of air which extends across, as you see, much of western europe, there is just the chance, as we get on into sunday, that we may see more in the way of gaps in the cloud, particularly across the south—eastern quarter of the british isles. the front is still there to be had, the thicker cloud across the north and north—west of scotland but as you come further south, lots of dry weather on sunday and there is a chance of an improving picture with regard to the amount of sunshine across the east midlands,

on boxing day, the rain, with hill snow, in higher parts of the pennines in scotland, moving north ands into double figures for some of us. after that, staying fairly u nsettled. after that, staying fairly unsettled. but i think turning drier for england and wales over the weekend. good afternoon. the duke of edinburgh has returned to sandringham in time for christmas after leaving hospital in london. prince phillip, who's 98, spent four nights in the king edward vii hospital on the advice of his doctor. in her christmas day message the queen will describe 2019 as a "bumpy" year. here's our royal correspondent nicholas witchell. afterfour nights in the king edward vii hospital, the duke emerged this morning and walked slowly but without assistance to the waiting vehicle. there's been no information about the reason for his stay at the hospital.

north—east. running up to the pennines, we could see snow over the high hills.nd clears. sunshine and showers. more persistent rain in the south west later in the day. turning milder. ii in cardiff, 12 in plymouth. in the cool side further north. that will change as we head towards the end of the week. as far as the winds go tomorrow, quite windy day across parts of the south—west. quite breezy through boxing day night, further bands of rain pushing in from the south—west. as we go into friday we see this one front pushing its way north eastwards. rain first part of friday. behind this warm front, as the name suggests, there is some warmth, or at least some mild air. that will be wafting our way on friday. a mild feeling day. outbreaks of rain pushing north—east. drier and brighter weather afterwards. rain in the four south—west. temperatures, ii weather afterwards. rain in the four south—west. temperatures, 11 degrees in glasgow, 13 in london. we keep hold of that milder feel to the weather as we head into the weekend. the far north—west of the uk will see some

west, crowd increases overnight, the rain moves in, and some hill snow for parts of the pennines in scotland moving north a cold day the further north and east you are as cloud and rain moves in. after that, staying fairly u nsettled. after that, staying fairly unsettled. turning dry, especially for england and wales over the weekend. this is bbc news. the headlines at 2. the duke of edinburgh has left hospital — in time to spend christmas with the queen at sandringham. thousands of volunteer fire fighters will spend christmas day battling wildfires that are still ravaging australia. a warning from nhs england to parents — keep button batteries — the type found in toys, festive lights, and musical christmas cards — away from children. doris day, clive james, toni morrison and albert finney — just a few of those whose lives are celebrated in review 2019: we remember.

north wales, the pennines, the cumbrian fells and northern ireland, the very highest hills could getharge and a day of sunshine and showers. similar day across england and wales with the showers across western areas and pushing east through the morning. most areas will see a downpour or two. scotland and northern ireland i suspect will have more sunshine between those showers but another blustery day with top gusts of around 40 or 50 miles an hour around our coasts and hills. staying cold for northern england, northern ireland and scotland and further south, the temperatures closer to normal for this time of year at around 8 or 9 for cardiff and london. the week ahead, a chilly start with showers on monday. the week ahead, there is a trend for the weather to turn milder but rain at times. by friday, most areas will see temperatures pushing into double figures. milder weather but this weekend could be cold enough for snow on higher northern hills. back to you. chris, thanks. it is 8:53am. it's one of the biggest nights in the showbiz calendar — yes the strictly come dancing final — is

overnight, as colder air works in, some of those showers turn to snow across the hills of north wales, into the pennineseas, there could be a centimetre or two of snow building in, giving some icy conditions. for many of us, it's a cold night but with winds keeping the frost at bay, just about! that's your latest weather. this is bbc news. i'm geeta guru murthy live in westminster. the headlines at 11... following his election victory, the prime minister will visit the north of england to meet voters in traditional labour heartlands which turned blue for the first time. we'll be in leigh, where the blue wave crashed through the red wall, to find out why this once proud labour stronghold changed its colours. borisjohnson rejects demands for another independence referendum in scotland, despite a massive surge in support for the snp in the general election. after labour lost its fourth general election in a row, the focus now turns to who will succeed jeremy corbyn as party leader. i'm rachel schofield with the rest of this morning's headlines. journey times are being cut, more services and new routes adde

will drift its way through northern ireland, out of wales, north—east across england and southern scotland across the high ground of the penninesporary snow. behind that, some spells of sunshine and showers but more persistent rain getting back into the south—west later in the day. turning milder, ten in london, 11 in cardiff, 12 in plymouth, still cool across the northern part of the uk. still generally a windy day particularly in the south—west of england, gusts of a0 mph or more at times. through boxing day, a band of rain making progress north—east in association with this warm front that will drift across all parts into the first part of friday. that will bring rain for a time on friday morning, lingering across east and northern areas. as the wind and rain clears through, it isa the wind and rain clears through, it is a warm front so it would bring some mild airfrom the is a warm front so it would bring some mild air from the south. is a warm front so it would bring some mild airfrom the south. 0n friday, losing rain from the south—east areas. brightening up. have a look at the afternoon temperatures, far higher than they

we go through the day we will see outbreaks of rain trundling north eastwards with maybe a bit of snow over the highest hills of the penninesfurther north you are. not a lot of dry weather around, a bit of rain towards the north and west. this is bbc news, i'mjane hill. the headlines at 6pm... the queen has delivered her annual christmas message, highlighting the need for reconciliation in what's being seen as a nod to the divisions caused by brexit. by being willing to put past differences behind us and move forward together, we honour the freedom and democracy once won for us at so great a cost. the spanish resort where a british man and this two children were found dead in a swimming pool say there were "no concerns relating to the pool or procedures in place". in the vatican, pope francis says "god loves everyone" — "even the worst of us" — thought to be a reference to abuse scandals in the catholic church.

north and east. some hill snow the higher parts of the pennines, hills and mountains into scotland. —west england later in the day. still quite chilly the further north—east you are but temperatures turning milder from the south west, milder still going into next weekend. a lot of dry weather around, some occasional rain towards scotland, and northern ireland. that's how your christmas forecast is shaping up. from everyone here, have a very merry christmas. this is bbc world news today. i'm samantha simmonds. our top stories... nearly 1,000 homes are destroyed as australia's bushfires burn out of control. communities rally round those fighting the flames over christmas. i haven't gone christmas shopping or anything for my daughter. she's about to turn one on 11 january. and just — thank you, thank you very much. dramatic scenes in hong kong as police clash with protesters during christmas eve demonstrations. prince philip — the husband of queen elizabeth — has left hospital in london and joined the royal family at their country retreat # silent night...

gaps in that cloud, the borders area, at times, eastern sides of the pennines, coming down towards cambridgeshire, but further northnd going through parts of northern ireland before the whole belt of weather pushes just that little bit further north on what will be, for many of us, quite a mild night. any great change to report about sunday? the overall pattern looks pretty similar, but there is a suggestion we will import somewhat drier air from the continent and push that into the south—eastern quarter of the british isles so there is a better chance of seeing a little more in the way of sunshine than was the case on saturday. maybe, just maybe, that rain will be more of a bother into the far north and west of scotland. 00:29:46,774 --> 2147483051:51:38,103 further south could 2147483051:51:38,103 --> 4294966103:13:29,430 be a little drier. hello. this is bbc news with lukwesa burak. the headlines: recognised in the new year honours list, but the cabinet office apologises after the home addresses of more than a thousand recipients were accidentally published online. more than 70 people are believed to have been k

still some snow over the pennines and the north york moors.brighter spells across wales and the south—west of england. blustery conditions across southern areas and overnight the rain clears but it is going to come back into the east of scotla nd going to come back into the east of scotland through to night. elsewhere there will be some showers moving in and temperatures two to six celsius. the rain continuing for much of the morning on friday before clearing away and then we are looking at sunshine with some showers for northern ireland. hello, this is bbc newsroom live. the headlines: police in new zealand say they plan to go to white island tomorrow, to retrieve the bodies of people killed there — despite the risk of another eruption. polling stations have opened across the uk for voting in the general election — the first to be held in december in nearly a century. a former prisoner who fought off the london bridge attacker with a fire extinguisher has told the bbc he was prepared to die to protect others. a salvage operation has been comp

now, this first rain band pushing its way north—eastwards could have some snow mixing in with it across the very highest hills of the penninesd of scotland. as that pushes through, the sunshine will return for some places at times, but there will also be some showers, some of which could be heavy. more persistent rain working back into the south—west later on. milder here, 11 or 12 degrees. still in single figures further north. now, as we go through thursday night, we will see further outbreaks of rain pushing in from the south—west. staying a little bit drier further east and north, but one thing you will notice, it's going to be much milder as we start friday morning. temperatures of 11 degrees there in belfast, cardiff and plymouth and even further east, seven in aberdeen, seven, there, in norwich. not as chilly as recent nights, because this rain that will have been moving north—eastwards is associated with a warm front. and as the name suggests, the air behind it is warmer, or at least milder, wafting up from the south—west. so we see these outbreaks of rain pushing north—eastwards. behind the rain band, it turns drier

a train trip through the pennines — picturesque, but like many journeys across the north of england,at public transport links will improve. everything is promised every time, isn't it, and i think the north is left out. i do really believe that. hebden bridge station, a reminder of how long it is since our railways were conceived. today, just over 1% of people in the north of england catch a train on a daily basis. yes, 1%. if you want to de—clog the roads, that has to change. we need new lines, for example the new fast line from leeds to manchester. but we also need to reopen lines that have been closed, where there's now a big demand, for both reasons of social mobility and environmental reasons. bradford has a young population, but to realise that potential, you need a transport system to match. this station, and the fact there is another station across the city serving different places, says it all. bradford isn't properly connected. politicians now agree that an entire overhaul of the rail network in this part of the country is needed, with a new station in this city. that makeo

north—east. on its eastern flank, as it moves into the pennines, high ground over scotland, of the highest hillsrsistent rain likely to push into the south—west later. look at mild it is going to be in the south. 11 to 12 degrees. further north, another cool day. a windy day. particularly in the south—western corner. wind gusts of a0 to a5 mph. as we going to boxing day evening, some rain which is in from the south—west. it will eventually d rift is in from the south—west. it will eventually drift north eastwards in association with this weather front. this is a warm front. as it pushes north—eastward into friday, behind it, some warm or at least mild air, which will waft its way from the south. friday is going to be a very mild day. we will have some early rain to contend with across the north end of the east with that weather front. that will tend to clear. some further rain likely across western scotland and northern ireland. generally speaking, not looking day on friday. temperatures, 3a belfast, 12 in norwich. milder thanit 3a belfast, 12 in norwich. milder than it has been. we stick with t

band of rain will drift through northern ireland, wales and north—eastwards into southern scotland come over the highest ground of the penniness and more persistent rain in the south—west late in the day. turning milder, ten in london, 11 in cardiff, 12 in plymouth and still quite cool in the northern part of uk and it is generally quite windy, particularly in the south—west of england with gusts of up to a0 mph or more at times. going through boxing day evening, this band make some progress and north—eastwards in association with this, a warm front which will drift across all parts on friday morning to that will bring some rain for a time, lingering in eastern and northern areas but as the front clears through, it is going to introduce some warm or at least mild airfrom going to introduce some warm or at least mild air from the south pundit on friday, we lose the rain from the north—east, then it brightens up with some spells of sunshine put a bit more wet weather in western scotla nd bit more wet weather in western scotland and northern ireland at times but look at the afternoon temperatures, far higher than they have been

that pushes north and east through the day for the chance of some snow over the hills of northern england, the pennines the hills of scotland. it will turn more bright and showery later, with temperature is in the south—west in double figures, but a lot colder in the north of england and scotland with the risk of some snow in the hills. that weather system should push through, and the weather front lingers in system should push through, and the weatherfront lingers in northern scotla nd weatherfront lingers in northern scotland as we head towards the end of the week. a slightly brisker wind blowing in some dry weather for many of us on friday. still some wet weather in northern scotland, rained by this stage. elsewhere, a brisk wind will blow in some sunshine. we will be back into showers on the east and largely dry on friday. temperatures back down to six or eight, double figures in the south—west of ingrid and south wales. we keep this chilly air over the weekend with the risk of a touch of frost. we get some rain on saturday night, but otherwise sunny spells, most of the showers for the northern hal

will drift its way through northern ireland, out of wales, north—east across england and southern scotland across the high ground of the penninesain getting back into the south—west later in the day. turning milder, ten in london, 11 in cardiff, 12 in plymouth, still cool across the northern part of the uk. still generally a windy day particularly in the south—west of england, gusts of a0 mph or more at times. through boxing day, a band of rain making progress north—east in association with this warm front that will drift across all parts into the first part of friday. that will bring rain for a time on friday morning, lingering across east and northern areas. as the wind and rain clears through, it is a warm front so it would bring some mild air from the south. on friday, losing rain from the south—east areas. brightening up. have a look at the afternoon temperatures, far higher than they have been. 10 degrees in newcastle, 12 in birmingham, 13 is the high in london. as we look to saturday and sunday, similar weather, staying mild, a bit of rain in the north—west but most will be dry. but through this evening, fog is likely to

the wetter weather pushing steadily north and east, we could see some snow over the tops of the penninesquite cold here, three orfour, but getting milder as scotland and quite cold here, three or four, but getting milder as we see the back of the more persistent rain in south wales and the south—west of england, but mind you, quite a few showers coming in and that will dominate on thursday evening. the first band of rain should be moving away from eastern parts of england on that weather front and the low pressure will keep rain going to the far north of scotland. otherwise on friday, we are into this fairly bristol north west employees that will bring sunshine and showers and perhaps most of the showers in the western side of england and wales and northern ireland. we still have that weather front in northern scotland but rain by this stage, not expecting to any snow, temperatures higher in scotland and northern ireland. double figures again for south wales and the south—west of england. here we see more rain in the england. this little runner comes in along the base of that area of low

this first rain band pushing its way north—eastwards, a bit of snow mixing in over the very highest hills of the penninesthat, the skies will start to brighten a bit, there will be further showers and is a more persistent rain breaking back into the south—west, temperature—wise through the afternoon, many still in single figures, five, six, seven, 8 degrees but milder down to the south, 11 for cardiff, 12 in plymouth. quite a windy day, particularly across the far south—west of england. as we go through thursday night, boxing day night, you might have travel plans, outbreaks of rain continuing to drift north—eastwards, some clear spells as well. into friday, high—pressure to the south trying to keep things settled back to the north we have frontal systems, and this warm front as it moves its way through will open the door to some much milder air, pushing up from the south. so we end this week, on friday, on a very mild note indeed. they outbreaks of rain tending to clear the way eastwards, some further rain into the north—west of scotla nd further rain into the north—west of scotland but generally speaki

through the day, we will see these outbreaks of rain trundling north—eastwards, maybe a bit of snow mixed in over the very highest hills of the pennines back in the far south—west later on but mild here, 12 degrees in plymouth, cooler the further north you look but it turns milder for all of us as we head through friday and into the weekend. a lot of dry weather around but a bit of rain towards the north and the west. hello, this is bbc news. the headlines: the queen highlights the need for reconciliation in her annual christmas message — in what's being seen as a nod to the divisions caused by brexit. the spanish resort where a british man and his two children were found dead in a swimming pool say there were "no concerns relating to the pool or procedures in place". in the vatican, pope francis says "god loves everyone, even the worst of us" — thought to be a reference to abuse scandals in the catholic church. hundreds of people in australia have been forced from their homes for the holidays, as the country battles some of its worst bushfires in years. next, some of the biggest names in sport sit down to relive the key events of the

this first rain band pushing its way north—east has a little bit of snow mixing in, perhaps over the very highest levels of the penninessome more persistent rain working back into the south—west. temperature—wise through the afternoon — well, many of us still in single figures, five, six, seven, eight degrees, but milder than that down to the south — 11 for cardiff, 12 degrees in plymouth. quite a windy day as well, particularly across the far south—west of england. now, as we go through thursday night, boxing day night again, you might have travel plans. we will see outbreaks of rain continuing to drift northeast with some clear spells as well. now, as we get into friday, high pressure to the south trying to keep things settled. but to the north, we have frontal systems and this warm front here, as it moves its way through, will open the door to some much milder air pushing up from the south. so we end this week on friday on a very mild note indeed. outbreaks of rain tending to clear away eastwards, some further rain into the northwest of scotland. but generally speaking, a decent amount of dry weather, some spells of

north—eastward. a little bit of snow mixing and of the highest hills of the pennines and the highest ground in scotlandure wise through the afternoon many of us in single figures. five to 8 degrees. two in plymouth. quite a windy day as well, particularly across the far south—west of england. as we go through thursday night into friday, outbreaks of rain continuing to drift north eastwards, some clear spells as well. as we get into friday high—pressure to the south trying to keep things settled. to the north we have frontal systems. this warm front here, as it moves its way through, will open the door to some much milder air pushing up from the south. we end this week, on friday, very mild note indeed. outbreaks of rain tended to clear eastwards. for the rain into the north—east of scotland. generally speaking, a decent amount of dry weather, spells of sunshine, temperatures higher than they have been, 10 degrees for aberdeen, 12 for birmingham. we stick with the milder weather towards the weekend. some rain in the north—west. many of us some rain in the north—west. many of us will be dry. enjoy the of

the pivot moves north eastwards with some snow, many of the higher ground of the pennines and across h, that rain moves through with temperatures 7-10, moves through with temperatures 7—10, further north on the chilly side at about three or four celsius. thursday night into friday, that area of low pressure moves towards the uk sticking around over the next few days meaning it'll stay u nsettled few days meaning it'll stay unsettled into friday, with further showers, lengthy spells of rain in the far north of scotland, quite breezy here, quite breezy in the south—west of england but in between much lighter winds with sunny spells, a few showers around and temperatures on friday about 7—10. into the weekend, the error of low pressure i mentioned will stick around. it doesn't move very far just drifting into scotland. 0ne around. it doesn't move very far just drifting into scotland. one or two weather systems coming in across southern areas as we go into sunday but generally speaking unsettled over saturday and sunday. some dry and brighter weather with lengthy spells of rain saturday i

pennines. picturesque but like many journeys across the north of england, relatively slow.sport links will improve. everything is promised every time andi everything is promised every time and i think the north—east is left out. i do believe that. hebden bridge station, a reminder of how long it is since our railways were conceived. today just long it is since our railways were conceived. todayjust over 1% of people in the north of england catch a train on a daily basis. 1%. if you wa nt to a train on a daily basis. 1%. if you want to de—clog the roads that has to change. we need new lines, the new fast line from leeds to manchester, but we also need to reopen the lines that have been closed and there is now a big demand for reasons of social mobility and environmental reasons. bradford has a young population but to realise that potential you need a transport system to match. the station and the fa ct system to match. the station and the fact there is another station across the city serving different places says it all. bradford doesn't properly connected. politicians now a

cloud over and we have outbreaks of rain already in the west, pushing north and eastwards into the colder air, snow over the penninesom eastern areas of england, but you can see it is still lingering in the north of scotland. 0ur pennsylvania, expected to be arraigned at this stage, not quite as cold. some blustery wind elsewhere across the uk, sunshine, showers, mainly for western parts of england and wales and northern ireland where temperatures will be eight celsius, still possibly double figures in more southern parts. the weekend, we scoot that area of rain through during the friday evening and night, low—pressure sitting to the north of the uk will shape our weather. most of the showers of the weekend will be across northern half of the uk, some snow over the hills, blustery winds further south, some sunshine, staying on chilly side. you‘re watching bbc news. i‘m rebecca jones. the headlines at eight. as the campaign enters its final hours — all the party leaders scramble to win over voters from dawn til dusk. the main leaders have been travelling the length and breadth of the country as the campaign comes to

pennines. persistent rain getting back into the south—west during the day when it will be mild. further northndy day particularly across the south—west corner where we could see gusts of a0 mph or more for a time. through boxing day evening, outbreaks of rain from the west gradually moving north, in association with this frontal system, a warm front that will bring rain with it. it will also bring some warm, or at least milder air which will start to waft up from the south—west. so as we go into friday it will be a very different feel to the weather, it will feel very mild indeed. some outbreaks of rain still to clear from eastern england, northern and eastern scotland. then some spells of sunshine and dry weather developing. this frontal system bringing patchy rain to western scotland and perhaps northwest ireland. but the temperatures, between ten and 13 degrees. pretty high temperatures for this point in december. going into saturday and sunday, staying mild with a lot of dry weather around but some patchy rain in the farand around but some patchy rain in the far and west. this is bbc worl

the north for more investment in railways, roads and buses. 0ur transport correspondent tom burridge has been taking a look at why it matters to so many. atrain trip a train trip through the penninesere are promises galore that public transport links will improve. everything is promised every time, isn't it, and i think the north is left out. i do really believe that. hebden bridge station, a reminder of how long it is since our railways we re how long it is since our railways were conceived. today, just over 1% of people in the north of england catch a train on a daily basis. yes, 196. catch a train on a daily basis. yes, 1%. if you want to deke log the roads, that has to change. we need new lines, for example the new fast line from leeds to manchester, but we also need to reopen lines that have been closed, where there is now a big demand for both reasons of social mobility and environmental reasons “— social mobility and environmental reasons —— de—clog. social mobility and environmental reasons -- de-clog. bradford has a young population, but to realise that potential, you need a transport system to match. this station and the fact there is another station across the city serv

making it through to the east of the pennines, some getting carried across the midlands, perhaps towards the south—east even. but always the focused towards the northdouble figures to the south, a cooler day further north. and then sunday night into monday is when the load does its worst as we get a band of rain digging down on the southern flank of the low, the winds become particularly squally around the irish sea. gusting 70, 75 miles an hour, difficult sea conditions, potentially damaging winds. it does look like there could be some disruption, particularly for first thing on monday morning. so worth checking in before you travel. monday daytime sees things becoming quieter, low falls away eastwards. the isobars open up a little bit. they line up though north to south and that's probably the biggest change for monday, a lighter wind but a chillier one, we move into some arctic air. showers in the east clearing, a lot of sunshine through the course of the day. a crisp feel to proceedings with temperatures typically around 8 or 9 degrees. but then try keeping up with the week ahead, yes, monday is somewhat chilly but fortuesday, milderair with us

making it through to the east of the pennines, some getting carried across the midlands, perhaps towards the south—east even. but always the focused towards the north band of rain digging down on the southern flank of the low, the winds become particularly squally around the irish sea. gusting 70, 70 five miles an hour, difficult sea conditions, potentially damaging winds. it does look like there could be some disruption, particularly for first thing on monday morning. so worth checking in before you travel. monday daytime sees things becoming quieter, low falls away eastwards. the isobars open up a little bit. they line up though north to south and that‘s probably the biggest change for monday, a lighter wind but a chillier one, we move into some arctic air. showers in the east clearing, a lot of sunshine through the course of the day. a crisp feel to proceedings with temperatures typically around eight or 9 degrees. but then try keeping up with the week ahead, yes, monday is somewhat chilly but fortuesday, milderair with us again, wet and windy. wednesday, it is drier and brighter with some showers but chillier again. then it looks like it will g

continuing its journey north and east during boxing day and we have fairly brisk rents more specially to the south west. you can see the snow out of this and the higher parts of the pennines scotla nd pennines, hills and mountains of scotland as it moves on through. a bit of a break but then later in the day we could well see more rain heading into wales, south—west england. it will be turning mild there for the south west, a process that continues into friday as this warm front pushes its way northwards but again with another spell of rain. that will on friday gradually pushed north and east and clear way. behind that will start to brighten up behind that will start to brighten up in behind that will start to brighten upina behind that will start to brighten up in a few spots but a good deal of cloud in the west, down and drizzly another place. especially on the hills. as for those temperatures, the warm front work at how highly we are into double figures on friday. going into saturday we keep that theme. high pressure across the continent, the full fair coming up from the south, high—pressure actually settling things for us. keeping the flow of real mild air for the tim

pennines but it will not last long. behind it sunshine and showers and persistent rain into the south—west where it will be very mild and further northlarly across the south—west corner. we will see outbreaks of rain drifting from the south—west to gradually moving north—eastward in association with a frontal system, a warm front, which will bring rain and also bring some warm or at least some milder air which will start to move up from the south—west. enter fry dh is going to bea south—west. enter fry dh is going to be a different feel to the weather. it will feel very mild. then we get to see some spells of sunshine and dry weather developing. this begging patchy rain into western scotland and the north—west of ireland. look at the temperatures, pretty high for this point in december. saturday and sunday it stays very mild with a lot of dry weather around but some patchy rain on the far north and west. this is bbc news, i'mjane hill. the headlines at 7pm... the queen has delivered her annual christmas message, highlighting the need for reconciliation in what's being seen as a nod to the divisions caused by brexit. by being willing

this first rain band pushing its way north—east has a little bit of snow mixing in, perhaps over the very highest levels of the pennines the south—west. temperature—wise through the afternoon — well, many of us still in single figures, five, six, seven, eight degrees, but milder than that down to the south — 11 for cardiff, 12 degrees in plymouth. quite a windy day as well, particularly across the far south—west of england. now, as we go through thursday night, boxing day night again, you might have travel plans. we will see outbreaks of rain continuing to drift northeast with some clear spells as well. now, as we get into friday, high pressure to the south trying to keep things settled. but to the north, we have frontal systems and this warm front here, as it moves its way through, will open the door to some much milder air pushing up from the south. so we end this week on friday on a very mild note indeed. outbreaks of rain tending to clear away eastwards, some further rain into the northwest of scotland. but generally speaking, a decent amount of dry weather, some spells of sunshine, but those temperatures higher th

weather fronts coming in from the south—west, moving north—eastward with heavy rain and transient snow on the hills. cross—legged district, across the penninesthen later more rain comes in and, it will be particularly windy. as especially so in the north and the west. —— and you should be reminded if you are travelling on christmas evening, the evening of christmas day, we are looking at some fog across parts of scotla nd looking at some fog across parts of scotland and east in england and some of that could be dense. so do watch out for that. as i mentioned we will bejoined watch out for that. as i mentioned we will be joined by the choir once again at quarter to seven and that is something that is very much worth staying tuned for. as, of course, is the rest of the programme. are you trying staying tuned for. as, of course, is the rest of the programme. are you trying to staying tuned for. as, of course, is the rest of the programme. are you trying to tell staying tuned for. as, of course, is the rest of the programme. are you trying to tell us staying tuned for. as, of course, is the rest of the programme. are you trying to tell us you st

north the wind will not be as strong. this is the snow over the higher ground of the pennines. for much of scotla nd of the pennines. rto maximum temperatures on friday similar to today. the weekend, low pressure is going to be the dominant driving force and with that we are going to see some severs moving in and more persistent rain saturday night into sunday and they will be cold enough air in place to produce snow. there will also be some sunny spells. quite blustery and temperatures five to 8 degrees. this is worklife from bbc news, with sally bundock and karin giannone. breaking the glass ceiling. european central bank boss christine lagarde heads a growing list of women in top jobs. live from london, that's our top story on thursday 12th december. christine lagarde at the european central bank is just one. we look at a small, but growing number of women at the top

north. rain showers at lower levels, snow showers at lower levels, snow showers for much of wales, pennines,ng. a cold start to the day for scotland and northern ireland. watch out for icy stretches. still in charge of the weather on sunday, setting to the north, showers rotating around this area of low pressure, another area of sunshine around with a scattering of sunshine around with a scattering of showers, a lot of dry weather through the day, more than we have seen out there today. more showers from the west, later in the afternoon and we will continue to see cloud and wintry showers across west parts of scotland. gusts of wind still likely to reach about a0 oi’ wind still likely to reach about a0 or 50 wind still likely to reach about a0 or50 mph wind still likely to reach about a0 or 50 mph but not quite as widely windy. temperatures 3—9d but feeling more cool where you act exposed to the breeze. the weatherfor the more cool where you act exposed to the breeze. the weather for the week ahead, things will turn more mild but staying unsettled with further showers at times, not as windy,

north. let's look at the weather tonight. rain and showers at lower levels in eastern and central parts of england, but snow and showers for much of wales, through the pennineso many parts of scotland, northern england and wales in particular could see an icy start to your sunday morning. further south, quite a bit of breeze around which keeps things mostly frost free with temperatures hovering about 11—5 further south, whereas further north, just below freezing, so a cold start to the day for scotland and northern ireland, watch out for icy stretches. low pressure still in charge of the weather on sunday. it will sit to the north of the uk and we have showers rotating around this area of low pressure. so another day of some sunshine but also a scattering of showers. quite a lot of dry weather through the day on sunday, more than we have seen today. more showers work in from the west later in the afternoon and we will continue to see cloud and wintry showers for western parts of scotland. gusts of wind still likely to reach a0 or possibly 50 mph but not quite as windy as it is today. temperatures 3—9 on sunday but a touch cooler where you are exposed to the

north, they see it as an important part. i see the point that hs}, the cross pennines route, from liverpool to hull eventually, that is equally of prosperity. a lot of this vote, just as he brexit vote was, we are not sharing in the fruits, we wa nt are not sharing in the fruits, we want ourshare, are not sharing in the fruits, we want our share, which is a reasonable point. do you think h52 needs to now go ahead? as you heard, there is a review going on. what is your own view? i absolutely want to see it happen. it is important. you have a lot of new conservative mps, young conservative mps are presenting those areas that want the connection from the north to the south —— representing. in his first beat, the prime to confirm the idea that our party needs to advance and more. we are the oldest party in the world and we continue to exist because we can adapt to new scenarios. if we want to continue to have the support from the north of england, we have to invest in education but also in infrastructure. that was highlighted by the fact that the prime minister went to sedgefield, tony blair's old stomping ground, to congratulate

north. let's look at the weather tonight. rain and showers at lower levels in eastern parts of england, but snow and showers for much of wales, through the penninesotland, northern england and wales in particular could see an icy start to your sunday morning. further south, quite a bit of breeze around which keeps things mostly frost free with temperatures hovering about a—5 further south, where is further north, just below freezing, so a cold start the day for scotland and northern ireland, watch out for icy stretches. low pressure still in charge of the weather on sunday. it will sit to the north of the uk and showers rotating around this area of low pressure. so another day of some sunshine but also a scattering of showers. quite a lot of dry weather through the day on sunday, more than we had seen today. more showers were good from the west later in the afternoon and we will continue to see cloud and wintry showers for western parts of scotland. gusts of wind still likely to reach a0 or possibly 50 mph but not quite as windy as it is today. temperatures 3-9 windy as it is today. temperatures 3—9 on sunday but a touch cooler where you are expo

north. let's focus in on the weather tonight. rain and showers at lower levels across central and eastern parts of england, but snow and showers for much of wales, through the pennines. so many parts of northern ireland, scotland, northern england and wales in particular could well see an icy start to your sunday morning. further south, quite a bit of breeze around which keeps things mostly frost free with temperatures hovering about 11—5 in the far south, whereas further north, getting just below freezing, so a cold start to the day for scotland and northern ireland. do watch out for icy stretches. low pressure still in charge of our weather on sunday. it will sit to the north of the uk and showers rotating around this area of low pressure. so another day of some sunshine around but also a scattering of showers. quite a lot of dry weather through the day on sunday, probably more than we had seen today. more showers work in from the west later in the afternoon and we will continue to see cloud and wintry showers across western parts of scotland. gusts of wind still likely to reach a0 or possibly 50 mph but not quite as widely windy as it is today. temperatures about

pennines and some wintry showers across scotland with sunny spells. winds much lighter across scotland today compared to the last few days. quite breezy conditions across the south. chilly are in the northap background into scotland into the early pa rt background into scotland into the early part of friday morning with further showers coming in and they could be wintry at times over the higher ground. temperatures three to 6 degrees. friday more rain expected in the north and north—east of scotland. for england and wales a few showers moving and drifting in towards the midlands and east anglia. some sunny spells particularly later in the day. maximum temperatures on friday about five to 8 degrees. for the can test low pressure is going to stick around and it is going to move further west as we move into saturday. one weather system is going to get fairly strong winds especially friday night and into saturday morning. blustery conditions continuing throughout the day. elsewhere some sunshine but also some showers. there wintry mainly over higher ground. temperatures on saturday fairly similarto temperatures on saturday fairly similar to the next few days, five to8 similar to the next fe

north and east. for many of us, a spell of rain, a bit heavy for a while. and we will find some snow over the penninesn the afternoon, still quite mild in the south. this is bbc news. the headlines. australia's prime minister apologises for holidaying in hawaii as wildfires continue to sweep across three states. tesco suspends christmas card production at a chinese factory — after a six year old girl in london finds a message claiming that prisoners are being forced to pack them we were writing in them and about on my sixth or eighth card, there was... somebody had already written in it, had already written in it. the home secretary meets the family of harry dunn — the teenager killed in a road accident in northamptonshire in august. a man's been arrested in sussex on suspicion of murder after the deaths of two women outside a house in crawley down. the queen attends a church service in sandringham — while the duke of edinburgh spent a second night in hospital