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robert hall reports.acrifice during the longest and most intense period of combat operations since the second world war. this was a day to recognise the stories that have not been told. we meet in the presence of god to commemorate and give thanks for all those civilians and members of the military who have served on operations in the gulf region, iraq and afghanistan. 682 service personnel lost their lives in iraq and afghanistan. the political decisions which put them in harm's way still divide opinion. no one has ever doubted the courage and dedication of every man and every woman who travelled to a troubled region. may this memorial commemorate the lives and service of all. my son was called kris 0'neill, he was killed in iraq in 2007. at least they are all being recognised, that is the main thing. that is the main thing. with all the controversy over the iraq war, i did not even think we would get a memorial, but it shows what people power can do. but delight at public recognition was tempered by reg
robert hall reports.acrifice during the longest and most intense period of combat operations since the second world war. this was a day to recognise the stories that have not been told. we meet in the presence of god to commemorate and give thanks for all those civilians and members of the military who have served on operations in the gulf region, iraq and afghanistan. 682 service personnel lost their lives in iraq and afghanistan. the political decisions which put them in harm's way still...
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robert hall reports.rifice during the longest and most intense period of combat operations since the second world war. this was a day to recognise the stories that have not been told. we meet in the presence of god to commemorate and give thanks for all those civilians and members of the military who have served on operations in the gulf region, iraq and afghanistan. 682 service personnel lost their lives in iraq and afghanistan. the political decisions which put them in harm's way still divide opinion. no one has ever doubted the courage and dedication of every man and every woman who travelled to a troubled region. may this memorial commemorate the lives and service of all. my son was called kris o'neill, he was killed in iraq in 2007. at least they are all being recognised, that is the main thing. that is the main thing. with all the controversy over the iraq war, i did not even think we would get a memorial, but it shows what people power can do. but delight at public recognition was tempered by regre
robert hall reports.rifice during the longest and most intense period of combat operations since the second world war. this was a day to recognise the stories that have not been told. we meet in the presence of god to commemorate and give thanks for all those civilians and members of the military who have served on operations in the gulf region, iraq and afghanistan. 682 service personnel lost their lives in iraq and afghanistan. the political decisions which put them in harm's way still divide...
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robert hall, bbc news. let's look at the weather now.alculate what has gone on throughout the day. i want to highlight a couple of things as we get on into the evening. this low pressure close to the heart of the british isles, right in the heart of it in rainfall could be quite intense and could call turned to snow quite readily across parts of the midlands. further south the wind is quite noticeable. some gusts could be 60 or 70 miles an hour. as we get into the small hours of monday, that system fades. the sky is clear, there could be some frost. as showers is clear, there could be some frost. as showers across is clear, there could be some frost. as showers across scotland. a new area of cloud and rain comes into the south—west, with a system which will cause real problems across parts of france. that system eventually will pull away from the far south—west leaving behind for many areas a mixture of sun and showers. more persistent showers likely to be found across northern and western scotland. quite a bit of cloud here but slightly
robert hall, bbc news. let's look at the weather now.alculate what has gone on throughout the day. i want to highlight a couple of things as we get on into the evening. this low pressure close to the heart of the british isles, right in the heart of it in rainfall could be quite intense and could call turned to snow quite readily across parts of the midlands. further south the wind is quite noticeable. some gusts could be 60 or 70 miles an hour. as we get into the small hours of monday, that...
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robert hall, bbc news.cal psychology graduate has started taking the fight against mental illness to the streets — in a brightly coloured van. andreas mphunga believes that too many young people have undiagnosed mental issues and lack access to counselling. he's trying to raise awareness of the problem. young kids, as young as eight, nine, they grow up seeing terrible stuff, whether it's someone being mugged, someone being shot or someone being stabbed, even violence taking place in their own households. this is my mobile consultation room. this van brings services to that kid in the township that comes from a family that cannot afford the services of a psychologist or a registered counsellor like myself. the kids, when the vehicle passes by, they see this funky—looking van, then they realise it is actually a psychology clinic. it is an innovative way of providing the service so it is more attractive to them than having to go and sit in my office and talk to me from that clinical environment. i've got this
robert hall, bbc news.cal psychology graduate has started taking the fight against mental illness to the streets — in a brightly coloured van. andreas mphunga believes that too many young people have undiagnosed mental issues and lack access to counselling. he's trying to raise awareness of the problem. young kids, as young as eight, nine, they grow up seeing terrible stuff, whether it's someone being mugged, someone being shot or someone being stabbed, even violence taking place in their own...
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robert hall, bbc news. you can see more on all of today's stories on the bbc news channel. one is at 5.35 — bye for now. hello. you're watching the bbc news channel. more on the meeting of the people's congress in beijing. earlier i spoke to the bbc‘s china editor carrie gracie. so, those economic figures and the reduction in emissions of toxic gases into the air, the pledged to keep the skies blue, those things mentioned in john's piece. but between the lines, it is important to remember there is a lot of uncertainty over the international environment and the elephant in the room in the congress today was donald trump. he wasn't mentioned. but the threat from the united states under the trump presidency to confront china over the trade imbalance between these two mighty trading nations, that could really throw all the best laid plans of the chinese communist leaders off. did you get that sense today, are people concerned or are they watching closely? as you got the sense from john's piece, it is very theatrical, the opening session. everybody does exactly what they have be
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robert hall reports. announcer: this is it - they're on the beach.44, an estimated 21,000 members of the british armed forces and merchant navy lost their lives as they fought alongside their allies to gain a foothold in occupied europe. in the 70 years since the landings, veterans have returned to the normandy beaches to remember the fallen. but there is no permanent memorial to the friends they lost. now veterans have been told the government will contribute £20 million towards a new memorial. it will be erected in one of the french seaside towns that saw fierce fighting. on each beach there was roughly 1,200 on each beach were killed, plus god knows how many wounded, and seriously. so you can imagine the sights that it was, on those beaches. it was horrific, it was frightening. but, at the same time, all we young lads of 18 — we virtually grew up overnight. but, you know, thank goodness at last there will be an incredible memorial for them. surviving veterans are delighted their campaign has been rewarded. they and the government want the memorial
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robert hall, bbc news, westminster.the attacks that president trump has repeatedly launched on a number of mainstream media outlets. but what effect have his attacks had on the journalists? the bbc‘s media editor, amol rajan, is in the united states assessing the president's impact on the media. this is what your brain has been waiting for. this is a city and country that thrives on information. but in the age of donald trump and digital media, it is getting harder for americans to sort fact from fiction. the next generation of great talk radio... a new generation of conservative talk radio hosts is making millions of americans feel like they're being heard at last. this president today, donald trump, i would go into battle for, whereas i would never have gone into battle for 0bama. proud patriot andrew wilkow broadcasts on a station that now has 30 million subscribers. the internet really opened people's eyes, because now, anybody could fact check the media. in this digital new media age, the closed guild of media comp
robert hall, bbc news, westminster.the attacks that president trump has repeatedly launched on a number of mainstream media outlets. but what effect have his attacks had on the journalists? the bbc‘s media editor, amol rajan, is in the united states assessing the president's impact on the media. this is what your brain has been waiting for. this is a city and country that thrives on information. but in the age of donald trump and digital media, it is getting harder for americans to sort fact...
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robert hall reports. and most intense period of combat operations since the second world war. today was a day to recognise the stories that have not been told. we meet in the presence of god to commemorate and give thanks for all those civilians and members of the military who have served on operations in the gulf region, iraq and afghanistan. 682 service personnel lost their lives in iraq and afghanistan. the political decisions which put them in harm's way still divide opinion. no one has ever doubted the courage and dedication of every man and woman who travelled to a troubled region. mavis memorial commemorates allies and serviceable. my son was called chris 0'neill allies and serviceable. my son was called chris o'neill and he was killed in iraq in 2007. at least they are all being recognised. that is the main thing, that is the main thing, with all the controversy over the iraq war, i didn't think we would even get a memorial but it just shows what people power can do. but delight at public recognit
robert hall reports. and most intense period of combat operations since the second world war. today was a day to recognise the stories that have not been told. we meet in the presence of god to commemorate and give thanks for all those civilians and members of the military who have served on operations in the gulf region, iraq and afghanistan. 682 service personnel lost their lives in iraq and afghanistan. the political decisions which put them in harm's way still divide opinion. no one has...
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robert hall, bbc news, cambridge.s first speech to the us congress since he took office last month. he said a new era of american greatness was beginning, and he spoke of the renewal of the american spirit. he said he will be asking congress to approve a one trillion dollar investment in infrastructure. president trump said his administration would improve vetting procedures to check who should be allowed into the us. he called for a switch away from the current system of lower—skilled immigration and instead adopt a merit—based system to improve security and job prospects for americans. now it is time for our news review. what's making headlines around the world ? first we have the washington post online. it reports on donald trump's address to congress, saying that the us president tried to repackage his hardline campaign pledges and had shifted to a more moderate tone. the head of samsung is to be formally indicted on bribery and embezzlement charges in connection with south korea's political corruption scandal. th
robert hall, bbc news, cambridge.s first speech to the us congress since he took office last month. he said a new era of american greatness was beginning, and he spoke of the renewal of the american spirit. he said he will be asking congress to approve a one trillion dollar investment in infrastructure. president trump said his administration would improve vetting procedures to check who should be allowed into the us. he called for a switch away from the current system of lower—skilled...
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robert hall, bbc news. one of the first museums i ever visited. bethlehem is no stranger to the --k of -- but now that this the graffiti artist has opened a hotel. in irony, an artist takes on the grand hotels of a bygone age. this one claims to have the worst brew -- worst of you in the world. in and area is built around the west bank, just feet away. this is a political statement as what's best as much as a business. inside is a gentlemen's club, but the outside is a sharp contrast. to dissuadeed visitors of the palestinian plight. as you lay down on your bed, you see the paintings all around whatand use the images of could be a different future. i believe that is the best mobilization message for people to get on their feet and act. elusive artist has left his mark in the west bank before. there is even a shop selling his merchandise in bethlehem. his provocative art, not always popular, does attract attention. >> win sees work first appeared on the west bank and in gaza, there was some concern he was depicting palestinians as downtrodden. some
robert hall, bbc news. one of the first museums i ever visited. bethlehem is no stranger to the --k of -- but now that this the graffiti artist has opened a hotel. in irony, an artist takes on the grand hotels of a bygone age. this one claims to have the worst brew -- worst of you in the world. in and area is built around the west bank, just feet away. this is a political statement as what's best as much as a business. inside is a gentlemen's club, but the outside is a sharp contrast. to...
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there was an increased focus on catching offenders, as robert hall reports. 0na offenders, as robert atch another offender. the evidence from around the uk is crystal clear. you have been warned, you said we are not listening. the most recent report from the rac found that 21% of drivers admit to using a hand—held phone at the wheel compared with 8% two years ago. hand—held phone at the wheel compared with 896 two years ago. can you just follow me, please? this driver was spotted holding her phone to plot a route. you had your phone in both hands on top of your steering wheel. you may or may not be aware it is going to change. six points. a £200 fine and no option of any sort of education course at all. just how she was using her phone, that makes it an offence. it is not just making a phone call. we can do more and more with our mobile phones and the temptation to use them on the move has proved irresistible. from today, there will be no more driver awareness courses. new licenses can be revoked and bus and lorry drivers can face suspension, all underlining a very simple message, tha
there was an increased focus on catching offenders, as robert hall reports. 0na offenders, as robert atch another offender. the evidence from around the uk is crystal clear. you have been warned, you said we are not listening. the most recent report from the rac found that 21% of drivers admit to using a hand—held phone at the wheel compared with 8% two years ago. hand—held phone at the wheel compared with 896 two years ago. can you just follow me, please? this driver was spotted holding...
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before the unveiling, a special service took place in horse guards parade, as robert hall reports.the other won afghanistan. between them, the bronze disc. on the side you can see troops in afghanistan and represented on the other side of the disc, are civilians, aid workers, medics and so on. very much the idea of this memorial is to remember both the service personnel who have served in iraq and afghanistan in the last quarter of a century, but also the civilians, aid workers, people involved in the reconstruction of both of those countries. robert hall reports on the unveiling and also the service at horse guards parade, attended by the queen. there have been many accounts of individual sacrifice during the longest continuous period of combat operations since the second world war, but today's ceremonies had at their heart stories that weren't told, stories of the duty and service shown by thousands, in and out of uniform. mark stonelake and his wife donna had travelled here from cornwall. mark rebuilt his life after losing a leg to a roadside bomb. he was here to remember all of
before the unveiling, a special service took place in horse guards parade, as robert hall reports.the other won afghanistan. between them, the bronze disc. on the side you can see troops in afghanistan and represented on the other side of the disc, are civilians, aid workers, medics and so on. very much the idea of this memorial is to remember both the service personnel who have served in iraq and afghanistan in the last quarter of a century, but also the civilians, aid workers, people involved...
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robert hall, bbc news.ue has said it is just a matter of time before they find her son's remains at a landfill site. suffolk police have revealed that a bin lorry, seized shortly after the raf gunner vanished after a night out in suffolk last september, was carrying a heavier load than first thought. police are currently searching the site outside cambridge. a man in australia who posed online as the singerjustin bieber has been charged with more than 900 child sex offences. the 42—year old man is accused of persuading fans of the star to send him explicit images. police say he had been using a number of sites, including facebook and skype to communicate with children. a united nations report is to call for an independent investigation into the potential health impact of the uk's largest open—cast coal mine. residents living near the ffos—y—fran site in south wales have led a long campaign againstair and noise pollution. cut into the side of the valley east of merthyr tydfil, this is ffos—y—fran opencast mi
robert hall, bbc news.ue has said it is just a matter of time before they find her son's remains at a landfill site. suffolk police have revealed that a bin lorry, seized shortly after the raf gunner vanished after a night out in suffolk last september, was carrying a heavier load than first thought. police are currently searching the site outside cambridge. a man in australia who posed online as the singerjustin bieber has been charged with more than 900 child sex offences. the 42—year old...
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towards the cost of the monument, which will be unveiled on the 75th anniversary of d—day in 2019, as robert hallhe beach. it was the largest operation of its kind ever mounted. injune, 19114, an estimated 21,000 members of the british armed forces and merchant navy lost their lives as they fought alongside their allies to gain a foothold in occupied europe. in the 70 years since the landings, veterans have returned to the normandy beaches to remember the fallen, but there is no permanent memorial to the friends they lost. injune, 2014, the normandy veterans association gathered to watch their standard lowered for the last time on the seafront. as their numbers dwindled, the decision has been taken to disband. but individuals continue to make the journey. george batt was 18 when he landed on gold beach. the secretary of the normandy veterans association he campaigned for a single monument all british casualties on d—day. now veterans have been told the government will contribute £20 million towards a new memorial. it will be erected in one of the french seaside towns that saw fierce fighting and
towards the cost of the monument, which will be unveiled on the 75th anniversary of d—day in 2019, as robert hallhe beach. it was the largest operation of its kind ever mounted. injune, 19114, an estimated 21,000 members of the british armed forces and merchant navy lost their lives as they fought alongside their allies to gain a foothold in occupied europe. in the 70 years since the landings, veterans have returned to the normandy beaches to remember the fallen, but there is no permanent...
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robert hall reports. navy, lost their lives as they fought alongside their allies to gain a foothold in occupied europe. among them was george batts, an 18—year—old royal engineer. there was roughly 1200 on each beach killed. plus god knows how many wounded and seriously. you can imagine the sights that it was on those beaches. in the 70 years since the landings, george and his fellow veterans have returned to the normandy beaches to remember the fallen, but there is no single memorial to the friends they lost. injune 2014, with just 500 members left, the normandy veterans association was disbanded but george batts campaigned for a memorial and now the government have backed that call. it is early days, but one possible designer is liam 0'connor, the man behind this moving tribute to the cruiser bomber command. it will be in one of the french seaside towns that saw heavy fighting and george is delighted. it means everything. we have come back and lived our lives, but our friends and colleagues who were le
robert hall reports. navy, lost their lives as they fought alongside their allies to gain a foothold in occupied europe. among them was george batts, an 18—year—old royal engineer. there was roughly 1200 on each beach killed. plus god knows how many wounded and seriously. you can imagine the sights that it was on those beaches. in the 70 years since the landings, george and his fellow veterans have returned to the normandy beaches to remember the fallen, but there is no single memorial to...
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their vast collections, the mission has always been to share the personal stories of conflict, as robert hallcrystal palace, he already had plenty to see. the museum had begun collecting exhibits while the battles of the first world war was still raging. well, this is one of the ration books... from the outset, the founders set out to involve the public. appeals printed in ration books brought a flood of personal memorabilia. the idea was initially that it was to be firstly a sort of memorial to the war, but primarily it was to cover people's experiences in the war, and that meant it covered everybody from the front—line soldier to the munition factory worker to a civilian. the best way to illustrate how the imperial war museums have changed since the first collections were put together a century ago is to look at what they hold today. there are 100,000 exhibits, but over three million documents, photos, recordings and films that tell the human stories from events that changed the world order. here we are in the cabinet room, and that is churchill's chair there. joy hunter has shared her memo
their vast collections, the mission has always been to share the personal stories of conflict, as robert hallcrystal palace, he already had plenty to see. the museum had begun collecting exhibits while the battles of the first world war was still raging. well, this is one of the ration books... from the outset, the founders set out to involve the public. appeals printed in ration books brought a flood of personal memorabilia. the idea was initially that it was to be firstly a sort of memorial...
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who have struggled for peace over the past 100 years will mark the event, as our correspondent robert hall, historians, families, or simply the curious. conflict, shocks and fascinates us, this story began and fascinates us, this story began a few miles from here with a grand ceremony in a cathedral of glass. by the time george v open the imperial war museum the time george v open the imperial warmuseum in the time george v open the imperial war museum in its first home at the ill—fated crystal palace he already had 22 c. the museum had begun collecting exhibits while the battle of the first world war was still raging. from the outset the founders set out to involve the public. appeals printed in ration books brought a flood of personal memorabilia. the idea was initially that it was to be firstly a sort of memorial to the war, but primarily it was to cover people's experiences in the warand it was to cover people's experiences in the war and that meant it covered everybody from front—line soldier to the munition factory worker to a civilian. the best way to illustrate how the imperial war
who have struggled for peace over the past 100 years will mark the event, as our correspondent robert hall, historians, families, or simply the curious. conflict, shocks and fascinates us, this story began and fascinates us, this story began a few miles from here with a grand ceremony in a cathedral of glass. by the time george v open the imperial war museum the time george v open the imperial warmuseum in the time george v open the imperial war museum in its first home at the ill—fated...
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robert hall reports. this is it. they are on the beach.ind ever mounted. injune1994 —— 1944, members of the british armed forces lost their lives as they fought alongside their allies to gaina fought alongside their allies to gain a foothold in occupied europe. in the 70 years since the landings, vetera ns in the 70 years since the landings, veterans have returned to the normandy beaches to remember the fallen. but there is no permanent memorial to the friends they lost. injune memorial to the friends they lost. in june 2014, the memorial to the friends they lost. injune 2014, the normandy veterans association of to watch their lowered for the last time on the seafront above sword beach as their numbers dwindled, the decision has been taken to disband. but individuals continue to make the journey. george batts was 18 when he landed on old beach. the secretary of the normandy veterans association, he campaigned for a single monument to all british casualties on d—day. now veterans are being told that the government will contribute £20 milli
robert hall reports. this is it. they are on the beach.ind ever mounted. injune1994 —— 1944, members of the british armed forces lost their lives as they fought alongside their allies to gaina fought alongside their allies to gain a foothold in occupied europe. in the 70 years since the landings, vetera ns in the 70 years since the landings, veterans have returned to the normandy beaches to remember the fallen. but there is no permanent memorial to the friends they lost. injune memorial to...
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robert hall, bbc news, cambridgeshire. will be talking about that at length a little bit later.in malaysia charged with murdering the half brother of the north korean leader, kim jong—un. the suspects are accused of killing him with the nerve agent vx in kuala lumpur airport a fortnight ago. let's get the latest from our korea correspondent steve evans in seoul. steve, iwould imagine there was strict security around their appearance. huge security. they were leading separately by a phalanx of heavily armed police with helmets, paul masks, separately into the court. the charge was read to them that they murdered a north korean citizens in the departure terminal of kuala lumpur airport. citizens in the departure terminal of kuala lumpurairport. one citizens in the departure terminal of kuala lumpur airport. one of them simply nodded that she understood the charge. the other said, in english, i understand the charge but ididn't do english, i understand the charge but i didn't do it. the assumption had been that they thought they had been duped into some kind of prank. in other word
robert hall, bbc news, cambridgeshire. will be talking about that at length a little bit later.in malaysia charged with murdering the half brother of the north korean leader, kim jong—un. the suspects are accused of killing him with the nerve agent vx in kuala lumpur airport a fortnight ago. let's get the latest from our korea correspondent steve evans in seoul. steve, iwould imagine there was strict security around their appearance. huge security. they were leading separately by a phalanx of...
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robert hall is there.ueueing up guests, about 2000 of them, queueing up to have their pictures taken by the new memorial. twin pillars of stone linked by a bronze medallion, which captures the beauty and service of all those who took part in operations in iraq and afghanistan over that very long period. this is a day that many people have waited for a very long time. there have been many accounts of individual sacrifice during the longest continuous period of combat operations since the second world war, but today's ceremonies had at their heart stories that weren't told, stories of the duty and service shown by thousands, in and out of uniform. mark stone likened his wife donna had travelled from cornwall. mark rebuilt his life after losing a leg to a roadside bomb. he was here to remember all of those who serve. it symbolises the ha rd those who serve. it symbolises the hard work that the british forces have done in the gulf region, in iraq and afghanistan. everyone has their own unique take on the war a
robert hall is there.ueueing up guests, about 2000 of them, queueing up to have their pictures taken by the new memorial. twin pillars of stone linked by a bronze medallion, which captures the beauty and service of all those who took part in operations in iraq and afghanistan over that very long period. this is a day that many people have waited for a very long time. there have been many accounts of individual sacrifice during the longest continuous period of combat operations since the second...
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robert hall reports. on a busy main road in cambridgeshire police cameras capture another offender., but we simply aren't listening. the most recent report from the rac found 31% of drivers admit to using a hand—held phone at the wheel compared with 8% two years ago. she had it held in both hands texting with both thumbs. can you just follow me, please? this driver was spotted holding her phone to plot a route. you had your phone in both hands on top of your steering wheel. you may or may not be aware, it is going to change. six points and £200 fine and no option of any sort of education course at all. it's just how she was using her phone that makes it an offence. it's more than just making a phone call. we can do more and more with our mobile phones and the temptation to use them on the move has proved irresistible. from today, there will be no more driver awareness is courses, new licences could be revoked and the bus and lorry drivers could face a suspension, underlining a civil message. your mobile phone belongs in the glove box. thomas croker ignored that advice. he is serving
robert hall reports. on a busy main road in cambridgeshire police cameras capture another offender., but we simply aren't listening. the most recent report from the rac found 31% of drivers admit to using a hand—held phone at the wheel compared with 8% two years ago. she had it held in both hands texting with both thumbs. can you just follow me, please? this driver was spotted holding her phone to plot a route. you had your phone in both hands on top of your steering wheel. you may or may not...
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our correspondent, robert hall, has been to see the technology in action.ary trail across the channel to visit the first world war battlefields. thousands more will not have that chance. now, this merseyside development team think they have a solution. keep it in the background. maybe start there, walk there. if you move around to the farmhouse... as you get to your one o'clock. historian peter barton, facing a battery of small cameras, is here to bring history alive by inviting students into the trenches. trench warfare was more about maintenance rather than anything else. peter is a solitary figure. his department crew is hidden from sight as cameras record his view of the landslide. i'm talking to that block of cameras as if it is a tour group. the idea is to make it as informal as possible. normally on television you get a very small timescale. here i can talk for as long as i like, so i can talk forfive or six or seven minutes. back in liverpool, the individual images are stitched together to make a 360 degree virtual reality. i think history as a subj
our correspondent, robert hall, has been to see the technology in action.ary trail across the channel to visit the first world war battlefields. thousands more will not have that chance. now, this merseyside development team think they have a solution. keep it in the background. maybe start there, walk there. if you move around to the farmhouse... as you get to your one o'clock. historian peter barton, facing a battery of small cameras, is here to bring history alive by inviting students into...
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our correspondent robert hall has been to see the technology in action.t alive by inviting stu d e nts be brought alive by inviting students into the trenches. trench wa rfa re students into the trenches. trench warfare was more about maintenance than anything else. a solitary figure, this production crew monitor him, hidden from sight, as the cameras record his view of the landscape. back in liverpool, the individual images are stitched together, to make race 360 degrees virtual reality. —— to make a 360 degrees virtual reality. history can be quite dull when told in a certain way, this allows all children to experience the battlefield what this technology enables students to do is travel miles from desks and onto the actual battlefield. what they are doing over there is defending themselves, their regiment,... at st mary ‘s college, the acid test, the system will enable a class of stu d e nts to system will enable a class of students to share the experience, but to react as individuals. everyone is into the technology of it, it is active in what you can
our correspondent robert hall has been to see the technology in action.t alive by inviting stu d e nts be brought alive by inviting students into the trenches. trench wa rfa re students into the trenches. trench warfare was more about maintenance than anything else. a solitary figure, this production crew monitor him, hidden from sight, as the cameras record his view of the landscape. back in liverpool, the individual images are stitched together, to make race 360 degrees virtual reality....
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our correspondent robert hall has been to see the technology in action.nnel to visit the first world war battlefields. thousands more will not have that chance. now, this merseyside development team think they have a solution. keep it in the background. maybe start there, walk there. historian peter barton, facing a battery of small cameras, is here to bring history alive by inviting students into the trenches. trench warfare was more about maintenance rather than anything else. peter is a solitary figure. his production crew is hidden from sight, as the cameras record his view of the landslide. back in liverpool, the individual images are stitched together to make a 360 degree virtual reality. i think history as a subject can be quite dull if taught in a particular way, and it enables children from all walks of life to take part and experience the first world war battlefields. this technology will enable students to travel miles from their desk and onto the actual battlefield. and what they're doing over there is defending themselves, their regiment... t
our correspondent robert hall has been to see the technology in action.nnel to visit the first world war battlefields. thousands more will not have that chance. now, this merseyside development team think they have a solution. keep it in the background. maybe start there, walk there. historian peter barton, facing a battery of small cameras, is here to bring history alive by inviting students into the trenches. trench warfare was more about maintenance rather than anything else. peter is a...
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the imperial war museum celebrates it‘s centenary, and robert hall is live for us in salford.t of the world trade centerjust a few paces away from this, the gun that fire the first shell of wwii. the imperial war museum is a special place. it is heading towards a birthday celebration and i have been finding out what makes it tick. that is after the news, travel, and weather, wherever are this morning. hello, and good morning from bbc london news. i‘m alice salfield. most councils in and around the capital are planning to increase their share of council tax on top of raising money for social care. research by bbc london has found that 28 of the city‘s councils will increase council tax by up to 3% for adult social care, and 2a of those will also add up to 2% more. that could mean an increase of around £60 a year on a band d property in some boroughs. it means that we have to find a lot of extra money. we built £2 million into our budget of an increase for elderly adults and four child services. this year, even with that, we overspent by £2 billion each. —— for. hertfordshire po
the imperial war museum celebrates it‘s centenary, and robert hall is live for us in salford.t of the world trade centerjust a few paces away from this, the gun that fire the first shell of wwii. the imperial war museum is a special place. it is heading towards a birthday celebration and i have been finding out what makes it tick. that is after the news, travel, and weather, wherever are this morning. hello, and good morning from bbc london news. i‘m alice salfield. most councils in and...
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robert hall reports. on a busy main road in cambridgeshire police cameras capture another offender.we've been warned, but we simply aren't listening. the most recent report from the rac found 31% of drivers admit to using a hand—held phone at the wheel compared with 8% two years ago. she had it held in both hands sort of texting or doing whatever with both thumbs. can you just follow me, please? this driver was spotted holding her phone to plot a route. you had your phone in both hands on top of your steering wheel. you may or may not be aware, it's going to change. six points. £200 fine and no option of any sort of education course at all. it's just how she was using her phone that makes it an offence. it's more than just making a phone call. we can do more and more with our mobile phones and the temptation to use them on the move has proved irresistible. from today there will be no more driver awareness courses, new licenses can be revoked and bus and lorry drivers could face suspension. all underlining a very simple message — your mobile phone belongs in the glove box. tomasz kro
robert hall reports. on a busy main road in cambridgeshire police cameras capture another offender.we've been warned, but we simply aren't listening. the most recent report from the rac found 31% of drivers admit to using a hand—held phone at the wheel compared with 8% two years ago. she had it held in both hands sort of texting or doing whatever with both thumbs. can you just follow me, please? this driver was spotted holding her phone to plot a route. you had your phone in both hands on top...
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robert hall, bbc news.g of the new war memorial later in the programme. hawaii has become the first us state to challenge president trump's revised travel ban. hawaii's attorney general said mr trump had violated the constitution with his redrawn executive order banning travel from six predominantly muslim countries. he said it would damage state commerce, including its lucrative tourism industry. guatemala is observing three days of national mourning after 22 teenage girls died in a fire at a government—run children's home. police say the fire started after some of the girls set alight mattresses following an attempt to escape from the overcrowded centre. malta's famous rock arch, which featured in a number of films and the tv series game of thrones, has collapsed into the sea. the azure window, on gozo, was damaged by heavy storms. the prime minister, joseph muscat, said it was heartbreaking. a study of the arch in 2013 said it was eroding but wasn't in imminent danger of collapse. a man in australia who
robert hall, bbc news.g of the new war memorial later in the programme. hawaii has become the first us state to challenge president trump's revised travel ban. hawaii's attorney general said mr trump had violated the constitution with his redrawn executive order banning travel from six predominantly muslim countries. he said it would damage state commerce, including its lucrative tourism industry. guatemala is observing three days of national mourning after 22 teenage girls died in a fire at a...
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robert hall reports. 0na on a busy main road in cambridge, police cameras catch another offender. uk is crystal clear, we have been warned, we are not listening. the most recent report from the rac and 31% of drivers admit to using a hand—held phone at the wheel can pack with its two years ago. texting 01’ pack with its two years ago. texting or doing whatever with both thumbs. can you follow me please. this driver was found within her phone to plot a route. you had your phone in both hands. six points. £200 fine and no option of any education course at all. it is just how she was using her phone that makes it an offence. it is more thanjust was using her phone that makes it an offence. it is more than just making a phone call. we can do more and more without mobile phones and the temptation to use them on the move has proved irresistible. from today there will be no more driver awareness courses, new licenses can be revoked and bass and lorry drivers could face suspension, while underlying a simple message, your mobile phone belongs in the glove box. thomas ignored that advice. h
robert hall reports. 0na on a busy main road in cambridge, police cameras catch another offender. uk is crystal clear, we have been warned, we are not listening. the most recent report from the rac and 31% of drivers admit to using a hand—held phone at the wheel can pack with its two years ago. texting 01’ pack with its two years ago. texting or doing whatever with both thumbs. can you follow me please. this driver was found within her phone to plot a route. you had your phone in both...
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before the unveiling, a special service took place in horse guards parade, as robert hall reports.est continuous period of combat operations since the second world war, but today's ceremonies had at their heart stories that weren't told, stories of the duty and service shown by thousands, in and out of uniform. mark stonelake and his wife donna had travelled here from cornwall. mark rebuilt his life after losing a leg to a roadside bomb. he was here to remember all of those who serve. it symbolises the hard work that the british forces have done in the gulf region, in iraq and afghanistan. everyone has their own unique take on the war and what happened, but it is nice to share with people that been through similar situations to myself. we meet in the presence of god to commemorate and give thanks for all those civilians and members of the military who have served on operations in the gulf region, iraq and afghanistan. the operations being commemorated today divided public opinion as to their merit. no one ever doubted the dedication of every man and every woman who travelled to tha
before the unveiling, a special service took place in horse guards parade, as robert hall reports.est continuous period of combat operations since the second world war, but today's ceremonies had at their heart stories that weren't told, stories of the duty and service shown by thousands, in and out of uniform. mark stonelake and his wife donna had travelled here from cornwall. mark rebuilt his life after losing a leg to a roadside bomb. he was here to remember all of those who serve. it...
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in fact, the man who designed carpenters' hall, robert smith, fordesigning defenses philadelphia againstthe british army and the british fleet. in fact, he died of pneumonia in 1777 from having stood in chest deep ice water in the delaware river building instructions to -- obstructions to keep the british fleet from attacking philadelphia. and that's a familiar story in the history of the company that several of the members did give their lives for independence. of, even during the seige philadelphia, this very spot was used as a hospital for the woun ded americans. under the articles of confederation, which was the first government that was established after the revolution, the delegates throughout the colonies realized that it wasn't working. it was not a functional government because it did not have the powers to enforce its riousor to require that va states to pay parts of their debt and so on. so, the delegates all returned to philadelphia from the, now the states to independence hall, where they drafted the federal constitution. well, drafting a constitution is one thing. getting a
in fact, the man who designed carpenters' hall, robert smith, fordesigning defenses philadelphia againstthe british army and the british fleet. in fact, he died of pneumonia in 1777 from having stood in chest deep ice water in the delaware river building instructions to -- obstructions to keep the british fleet from attacking philadelphia. and that's a familiar story in the history of the company that several of the members did give their lives for independence. of, even during the seige...
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and this weekend the imperial war museum celebrates its one hundredth birthday. 0ur correspondent robert hall with a grand ceremony in a cathedral of glass. by the time george v opened the imperial war museum in its first home at the ill—fated crystal palace, he already had plenty to see. the museum had begun collecting exhibits while the battle of the first world war was still raging. from the outset, the founders set out to involve the public. appeals printed in ration books brought a flood of personal memorabilia. the idea was initially that it was to be firstly a sort of memorial to the war, but primarily it was to cover people's experiences in the war, and that meant it covered everybody from the front—line soldier to the munition factory worker to a civilian. the best way to illustrate how the imperial war museums have changed since the first collection was put together a century ago is to look at what they hold today. there are 155,000 exhibits, those are the larger items either on display or held in store, but there are well over 33 million documents, photographs and recordings, all o
and this weekend the imperial war museum celebrates its one hundredth birthday. 0ur correspondent robert hall with a grand ceremony in a cathedral of glass. by the time george v opened the imperial war museum in its first home at the ill—fated crystal palace, he already had plenty to see. the museum had begun collecting exhibits while the battle of the first world war was still raging. from the outset, the founders set out to involve the public. appeals printed in ration books brought a flood...
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with us now is robert hall, who's in huntingdon in cambridgeshire. survey from one of the large motoring organisations suggests that more than 30% of us now admit to using a hand—held mobile or some other device at the wheel. it is really very simple. if you do that, you will get six months on your licence and you will get a £200 fine. what you won't be allowed to do anymore is take a drier awareness course which was a softer option for first offenders. so the clampdown starts today. police forces across the uk, including here in cambridgeshire, we we re including here in cambridgeshire, we were out with them yesterday, are on the look—out in marked and unmarked vehicles. the message is very, very simple, you do not use if you're driving a vehicle any hand—held advice. that means you don't text or ta ke advice. that means you don't text or take pictures or watch things and you don't unless it is fixed somewhere, use it as a navigational device. the core message is we have got to take responsibility. we can't rely on enforcement. we can't rely on the p
with us now is robert hall, who's in huntingdon in cambridgeshire. survey from one of the large motoring organisations suggests that more than 30% of us now admit to using a hand—held mobile or some other device at the wheel. it is really very simple. if you do that, you will get six months on your licence and you will get a £200 fine. what you won't be allowed to do anymore is take a drier awareness course which was a softer option for first offenders. so the clampdown starts today. police...
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inaudible] roberts worked for jerry brown for eight years in the largest disability organization in the world. after which he got a macarthur genius fellowship could he was inducted into the california hall of fame and this will be the sixth year that had the state hold a in his honor at roberts state january 23. he was paralyzed by polio and for 45 years he made the joke, he said i think walking is highly overrated i have not walked in 45 years. i took his one-of-a-kind 1970 wheelchair to the smithsonian and spoke at a memorial ceremony at the office building
inaudible] roberts worked for jerry brown for eight years in the largest disability organization in the world. after which he got a macarthur genius fellowship could he was inducted into the california hall of fame and this will be the sixth year that had the state hold a in his honor at roberts state january 23. he was paralyzed by polio and for 45 years he made the joke, he said i think walking is highly overrated i have not walked in 45 years. i took his one-of-a-kind 1970 wheelchair to the...
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leader robert henry michel. in this hallowed halleat statue of cleo, the muse of history, cleo and her clock remind us that our time is short and history is watching. she remind us that we are part of history, that our word and our access will face the judgment of history that we are part of the long and honorable heritage of our democracy. this distinguished gathering is a tribute to leader michel's leadership, service and civility em bodying everything we hope our heritage would be. bob michel was a patriot, proud immigrant son, soldier and great american statesman. a patriot indeed. and in world war ii bob served with heroism an honor which earned him the first congressional distinguished service award. in the congress leader michel fought for the people of peoria in his beloved illinois. brought the values of the heartland to washington and he personified the highest ideals of our nation. his valor and leadership was recognized with the presidential medal of freedom with the high honor of knights of the legion of honor. we all be
leader robert henry michel. in this hallowed halleat statue of cleo, the muse of history, cleo and her clock remind us that our time is short and history is watching. she remind us that we are part of history, that our word and our access will face the judgment of history that we are part of the long and honorable heritage of our democracy. this distinguished gathering is a tribute to leader michel's leadership, service and civility em bodying everything we hope our heritage would be. bob...
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leader robert henry michael. in this hallowed hallh the great statue of cleo, the muse of history remind us that history is blotchy and she reminds us that our words and actions will face the judgment of history and the heritage of our democracy. this distinguished gathering is a tribute to the leadership, service and stability embodying everything we hope our heritage would be. a son, soldier and great american statesman, a patriot indeed. they urged the congressional distinguished service award. in the congress he fought for the people of peoria and his beloved illinois and brought the values of the heartland to washington and he personified the highest ideals of the nation. his valor and leadership was recognized in the presidential medal of freedom with the high honor of the legion of honor. we benefited from his wisdom, dignity and integrity. he once said understanding the other person's viewpoint is the beginning of political wisdom. it doesn't mean we will always agree, but it means that when we disagree, it is a disagreement b
leader robert henry michael. in this hallowed hallh the great statue of cleo, the muse of history remind us that history is blotchy and she reminds us that our words and actions will face the judgment of history and the heritage of our democracy. this distinguished gathering is a tribute to the leadership, service and stability embodying everything we hope our heritage would be. a son, soldier and great american statesman, a patriot indeed. they urged the congressional distinguished service...
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robert rishhauer, we appreciate it. >> you're welcome. >> a quick programming note for you, you're going to want to watch cnn, wolf blitzer, and y dana bash for a live town hallith robert reich about this new gop replacement plan, that's tomorrow night, nine o'clo9:00 eastern time. >>> up next, a massive winter storm hammering the northeast and mid-atlantic states. we have the latest forecast with chad myers. you're going to want to know what comes next. wait your turn. what are you guys up to? people love progressive's name your price tool so much it's hard to get their attention. that's where moves like this come in... [ grunts ] we give people options based on their budget with our name your price tool. what does an incredibly awkward between the legs dribble do? what's the matter flo? scared you can't keep up? jaime! swing a wide paint, hollow scoop on three. [ screams ] guess i have more jump than i thought. progressive's name your price tool. you don't have to be able to dunk to use it, but it helps. whew, gravity? what's wrong? ready or you're not. i got ten new guys starting tomorrow. ten? paul, pauline... is pauline a guy? sorry. mike, mike, mike and
robert rishhauer, we appreciate it. >> you're welcome. >> a quick programming note for you, you're going to want to watch cnn, wolf blitzer, and y dana bash for a live town hallith robert reich about this new gop replacement plan, that's tomorrow night, nine o'clo9:00 eastern time. >>> up next, a massive winter storm hammering the northeast and mid-atlantic states. we have the latest forecast with chad myers. you're going to want to know what comes next. wait your turn....