and the stretching through parts of south—west scotland, dumfries and galloway. much of northern scotland, some sunshine. very windy in the far north and northern isles to begin with. 50—60 miles per hour gusts. but the heavy showers gradually ease during the day. elsewhere, rain starting to pick up. cloud increases and wet in northern ireland in the afternoon. south—west scotland, north—west england, and some outbreaks into northern parts of wales as well. temperatures generally in the mid—to—low teens. so an area of low pressure bringing rain across many parts of the uk on wednesday night. looking very wet into lancashire, for example. we need to watch that. in the southern flank, some gales developing. we could well see some gusts of 50—60 miles per hour. so the chance of disruption as thursday begins. thursday is very windy. rain soon clearing away from southern parts of england. a few showers into northern scotland, some irish sea coasts,

it is in north—west ireland and moving towards scotland.been quite a bit of damage. it is been a horrific day, 100 trees down and blocked our main road. it is only been in the last hour that our city council staff have been clearing it away. people will be working into the night to clear some of the main roads. there has been a lot of structural damage to buildings and houses. anyone on high ground, there were routes taken off ——. the city ‘s great together, at getting together, we have had a long day, but no one was killed in the city. unfortunately there were three people killed in the republic so three people killed in the republic so far, but fortunately no one in cork. we had structural damage, but it is terrible to hear about the three people were killed. what about tomorrow? will the schools remained closed given the structural damage? the department for education in dublin has ordered the continued closure of schools tomorrow. it was a great call that our department made yesterday not to send thousands of pa rents made yesterday not

lighter, a bright start with some sunshine, frequent and prolonged rain towards the west, south—west scotlandh—west wales, and eventually the showers will make its towards eastern areas. the wind slightest across parts of scotland, not bad in northern ireland, the temperatures are fairly academic with the strong winds. the centre of storm brian pushes into the north sea through the night into sunday, the strongest winds will be across parts of northern england, south—west scotland, the north midlands, gales to start sunday, but generally easing down. showers becoming less abundant through the day, mainly across western coasts and hills, quite a few of you will finish sunday afternoon with dry and sunny spells, but feeling fresh, only 10—14 degrees. into monday, light winds, brightness in eastern areas, how it breaks of rain spreading from the west, dampness and grazed conditions across southern areas during monday afternoon, temperatures around 14—16 degrees. half term for many of you, things staying on the mild side, but rain at times, sunniest in the north east. a note of cautious optimism

wind picking up a northern ireland and south—west scotland but a lwa ys ireland and south—west scotland we keep the strong wind across western areas overnight in particular. heavy downpours of rain as the risk of surface water continues. certainly poor travelling conditions and not a mild night either. temperatures and 9—11d. going into sunday, things are slowly but surely calming down. the low pressure storm brian drifting to the north—east. the isobars are beginning to open out a little bit. the wind will gradually become lighter. we start with a lot of cloud and outbreaks of rain but from the west it should break up to reveal sunshine. a scattering of showers still in the west. not particularly warm either with top temperatures of 12—14d. looking further ahead into monday, it looks like we will see outbreaks of rain splashing in from the west. very patchy and drizzling rain with murky conditions and rain on the south coast as well. in the far east and out west to northern ireland, sunshine at times. 13—16d and for the week ahead, looking mixed. some spells of rain and breezy but not

and the stretching through parts of south—west scotland, dumfries and galloway.scotland, some sunshine. very windy in the far north and northern isles to begin with. 50—60 miles per hour gusts. but the heavy showers gradually ease during the day. elsewhere, rain starting to pick up. cloud increases and wet in northern ireland in the afternoon. south—west scotland, north—west england, and some outbreaks into northern parts of wales as well. temperatures generally in the mid—to—low teens. so an area of low pressure bringing rain across many parts of the uk on wednesday night. looking very wet into lancashire, for example. we need to watch that. in the southern flank, some gales developing. we could well see some gusts of 50—60 miles per hour. so the chance of disruption as thursday begins. thursday is very windy. rain soon clearing away from southern parts of england. a few showers into northern scotland, some irish sea coasts, maybe parts of north—west england the north midlands as well. many places dry with sunny spells. temperatures again generally around the mi

and the stretching through parts of south—west scotland and galloway.unshine. very windy in the far north and northern isles to begin with. 50—60 miles per hour gusts. but the heavy showers gradually ease during the day. elsewhere, rain starting to pick up. cloud increases and wet in northern ireland in the afternoon. south—west scotland, northern england, some outbreaks into northern parts of wales as well. temperatures generally in the mid to low teens. low pressure bringing rain across many parts of the uk on wednesday night. looking very wet into lancashire, for example. we need to watch that. in the southern flanks, some gales developing. we could see gusts of 50—60 miles per hour. so the chance of disruption as thursday begins. thursday very windy. rain soon clearing away from southern england. a few showers into northern scotland and the irish sea coast, maybe parts of north—west england the north midlands as well. many places dry with sunny spells. temperatures again around the mid—low teens. a windy day. on friday, high pressure building. thing

west. scotland will have rain come and go. dry conditions in england and wales.rough the irish sea in particular as we go into the afternoon. western parts of wales, the isle of man, northern ireland, parts of south—west scotland in particular. we can see winds in excess of 80 miles per hour in a few spots. that will cause loose debris to fly around and travel disruption. only part of the story, of course. on monday, rain across the board in ireland. cool conditions in scotland with outbreaks of rain. england and wales, away from western coasts, blustery day but quite a warm and sunny one, 23 degrees. evening rush—hour, midlands, northern england, gusty winds. the strongest of the wind in the north. the low pressure system will transfer to northern scotland. these areas could see 60—70 miles per hour winds. they could cause disruption. temperatures holding up into tuesday morning. through monday and tuesday, just a reminder, some problems around, not just with transport, power supply problems as well. check for warnings on the website and on the bbc weather app.

west. scotland will have rain come and go. dry conditions in england and wales.as we go into the afternoon. western parts of wales, the isle of man, northern ireland, parts of south—west scotland in particular. we can see winds in excess of 80 miles per hour in a few spots. that will cause loose debris to fly around and travel disruption. only part of the story, of course. on monday, rain across the board in ireland. cool conditions in scotland with outbreaks of rain. england and wales, away from western coasts, blustery day but quite a warm and sunny one, 23 degrees. evening rush—hour, northern england, gusty winds. the strongest of the wind in the north. the low pressure system will transfer to northern scotland. these areas could see 60—70 miles per hour winds. they could cause disruption. temperatures holding up into tuesday morning. through monday and tuesday, just a reminder, some problems around, not just with transport, power supply problems as well. check for warnings on the website and on the bbc weather app. the strongest winds will go down on tuesday.

a spell of rain moving out of northern ireland, north wales, north—west england and south—west scotlandnt showers in southern england, south—east england. inland there will some sunshine. showers into east anglia this afternoon. a spell of rain in north wales, north—west england. sunny spells and sharers in northern ireland. wetter in south—west scotland. —— showers. the winds not as strong as they are across the uk. for tonight, in northern england, northern ireland and southern scotla nd northern ireland and southern scotland is an winds will pick up. still with bands wet weather circulating around, it is wet at times overnight. not necessarily all the time. still a lot of rain fitting into north—west england. even into sunday morning. a wet start for some. south west got scotland, north—west wales, moving to the midlands into east anglia as we go through the morning. the trend will be for things to turn a bit drier, bit brighter. although still a blustery day, the winds will ease. it will feel cooler. on monday, lighter winds. another weather system taking some outbreaks of rain from

ophelia, an amber warning is in place in northern ireland, west wales, the isle of man and south—west scotlandwe can speak to our correspondent who is in caimryan in the south—west of scotland. it looks blustery, bring us scotland. it looks blustery, bring us up to the latest. the amber warning applies to the south—west corner and caimryan was on the edge of that. in the last few hours conditions have deteriorated. you can see perhaps older my shoulder of the twinkling lights, that is the ferry terminal, the main ferry service between scotland and belfast. the lights are on but for the moment it is tied up and going nowhere until conditions improve. around half past four we started to get the full force of ophelia in this part of the world, winds reaching about 60 mph making conditions for —— making conditions difficult for people. it is having an effect and there are concerns it has the potential to cause problems into tomorrow. i mentioned the ferry cancellations, those of applied here and to some of the island ‘s services. there have been cancellations to flights, and hear trees have been b

for a time on tuesday, whereas elsewhere sunny skies come back, a few showers running into north—west scotlandr a time wednesday into thursday we will have a wet spell of weather, particularly to the western highlands of scotland, the high ground of north—west england, perhaps into snowdonia as well. and the wind is picking up on wednesday with this slow—moving weather system, some gales developing in places. but much of the south—east of the uk staying dry. eventually, this weather front will move its way southwards wednesday night and into thursday, but again a question about the timing of that from southern parts on thursday. it mayjust slow down a little bit and be there for part of thursday. elsewhere, a bright story, a breezy story, some showers still in northern scotland. so quiet now, then becoming quite active, our weather, with the jet stream initially this week coming right across the atlantic towards us, but going into next weekend, more of a dip, a the west of us in the atlantic, allowing a ridge to build in of high pressure to parts of the uk, and the flow of air turning more sou

more coming into northern ireland and north—west scotland bringing rain later in the day. start with cloud coming in over the top. afair start with cloud coming in over the top. a fair bit of cloud at the weekend. rain at times, nothing especially heavy. most of it in the west, the best of the sunshine in the east. some shelter from west, the best of the sunshine in the east. some shelterfrom high ground. this is the pressure map as we head into the start of the weekend. this weather front moves across the uk. nothing particularly heavy on the rain. then some of these drizzly showers come in behind. a loss of cloud around. some brisk winds and not a great deal of sunshine on saturday. reasonable temperatures for this time of year. that weather front moves out the way. a temptation to call it a ridge of high pressure but it is broadly a westerly airflow for the second half of the weekend. more cloud goes out towards the west, some drizzle over the hills, brighter further east towards the west, some drizzle over the hills, brighterfurther east and a better chance of seeing su

isabella rain moving out of northern ireland, north wales, south—west scotland. land, south east england, along coastal areas. a bit of sunshine in the south—east. rain in north wales, north—west england. sunny spells and sharers in northern ireland. north—west england. the winds in scotla nd north—west england. the winds in scotland not as strong as they are elsewhere. tonight for a time in northern ireland, southern scotland and northern england, the wind will pick up on the southern flank of storm brian as it moves into the north sea. with bands of wet weather circulating around, still a lot of rain fitting into north—west england and even into sunday morning. a wet start for some, south—west scotland, north wales... the trend will be as the afternoon goes on things turning drier and brighter. although still a blustery day, the winds will use of it as well. it will feel cooler. on monday, lighter winds. another weather system taking some outbreaks of rain from west to east. southern part of the uk filling milder. this is bbc news. the headlines: the spanish gov

initially northern ireland and part of west scotland and maybe west england and west wales before theeing much in the way of sunshine. the rain clearing eastwards. more heavy showers coming into north—west scotla nd showers coming into north—west scotland initially. some develop into northern ireland and northern england by the end of the night and the wind is picking up. not going down too far. the temperatures. across scotland, northern ireland and england, some gusts of around 50-60 and england, some gusts of around 50—60 mph. maybe more in exposed areas. showers here. a blustery day but mainly dry with sunshine but south west england will see some cloud and rain as the afternoon goes along. temperature is a little bit low and it will feel different compared with recent days. despite any sunshine. you are watching bbc news with me, ben brown. the headlines... theresa may announces plans to freeze university fees in england on the first day of the conservative party conference. spanish police have clashed with voters in catalonia as they try and stop an independence referendum organ

increasingly wet in south—west scotland. les, north—west england and south—west scotland will see gales at times. heavy downpours being flung across the west. could be local flooding in parts flung across the west. could be localflooding in parts of north—west england and north wales. not particularly mild and 9—11d. tomorrow, slowly calming down. this low pressure, the storm system gradually drifting to the north—east. still blustery and quite cool north—east. still blustery and quite cool. a lot of cloud, breaking up to reveal some sunshine. the wind gradually eases. still a scattering of showers but generally a better day. highs of 12—1a. these temperatures are a little below par for the time of year. at the start of the working week, not dramatic, really. this cloud moving and outbreaks are patchy rain, close to the south coast, some brighter spells. next week is pretty mixed. some spells of rain. not as windy as it is at the moment. but later in the week, southern areas are likely to warm up and in fact some places could

we will see more in the way of rain for north—west scotland.ith a risk of one or two isolated showers. as we head south into northern england, still a lot of dry, bright weather around. temperatures into the mid—teens. 0ne weather around. temperatures into the mid—teens. one or to isolated showers to look out for. we will see more in the way of cloud across the south—west. the weather front taking its time to clear out and the risk of one or two showers. temperatures around 16 celsius. inn plymouth. as we head our way over to the south—east, more in the way of cloud. still one or two showers, but brightening up. highs around 18 celsius today. as we move through this evening and overnight, the rain will push its way south and east. it will push its way south and east. it will push its way south and east. it will push into northern ireland, scotland, northern england and wales and into the north—west of the midlands. further south and east, a drier picture with clear spells. temperatures overnight staying in the double figures, but the in the far

west. scotland will have rain come and go. dry in england and wales.n, northern ireland, parts of south—west scotland in particular. we can see winds in excess of 80 miles per hour in a few spots. that will cause loose debris to fly around and travel disruption. on monday, rain across the board in ireland. cool conditions in scotland with outbreaks of rain. england and wales, away from western coasts, blustery days but quite a warm and sunny, 23 degrees. evening rush—hour, northern england, gusty winds. the strongest of the wind in the north. the low pressure system will transfer to northern scotland. these areas could see 60—70 miles per hour winds. they could cause disruption. temperatures holding up into tuesday morning. through monday and tuesday, just a reminder, some problems around, not just with transport, power supply problems as well. check for warnings on the website and on the bbc weather app. the strongest winds will go down on tuesday. outbreaks of rain continue in scotland and northern ireland. england and wales, a lot of dry weather. li

wales, the isle of man, northern ireland, parts of south—west scotland in particular. oss the board in ireland. cool conditions in scotland. england and wales, away from western coasts, blustery days. 23. evening rush—hour, northern england, gusty winds. the strongest of the wind in the north. it will transfer to northern scotland. these areas could see 60— 70 miles per hour winds. they could cause disruption. temperatures going up into tuesday morning. monday and tuesday, just a reminder, problems around, notjust with transport, power supply problems as well. check on the website and on the bbc weather application. the wind will go down on tuesday. england and wales, a lot of dry weather. light winds. hazy sunshine. feeling pleasant, even without tropical layout on monday. later in the day, rain in the english channel. this system will just go north through tuesday night in the wednesday. the warm as their confined to east anglia and the south—east. wet weather in southern counties of england. wednesday, the midlands, northern england, the heaviest of the rain in the e

stretching through parts of south—west scotland and galloway. very windy in the far north and northern isles to begin with. heavy showers, winds gradually easing during the day. elsewhere, when starting to pick up. cloudy and wet in northern ireland in the afternoon. south—west scotland, northern england, some outbreaks into northern england as well. temperatures mid— low teens. pressure bringing rain across many parts of the uk on wednesday, looking very wet into lancashire. we need to watch that. in the southern flanks, seeing some gales. could see gusts 50— 60 miles per hour. thursday is very windy. rain clearing away from southern england. a few showers into northern scotland and the irish sea coast, parts of the midlands as well. many places dry with sunny spells. temperatures around mid— low teens. a windy day. on friday, high pressure building. things starting to cool down a bit. variable cloud, sunny spells, many places dry. into the weekend, another area of low pressure. not quite as strong, but weather fronts pushing across the uk. som

lighter, a bright start with some sunshine, frequent and prolonged rain towards the west, south—west scotlandreas. the wind slightest across parts of scotland, not bad in northern ireland, the temperatures are fairly academic with the strong winds. the centre of storm brian pushes into the north sea through the night into sunday, the strongest winds will be across parts of northern england, south—west scotland, the north midlands, gales to start sunday, but generally easing down. showers becoming less abundant through the day, mainly across western coasts and hills, write a few of you will finish sunday afternoon with dry and sunny spells, but feeling fresh, only 10—14 degrees. into monday, light winds, brightness in eastern areas, how it breaks of rain spreading from the west, dampness and grazed conditions across southern areas during monday afternoon, temperatures around 14—16 degrees. half term for many of you, things staying on the mild side, but rain at times, sunniest in the north east. this is bbc news. the headlines at 7:00: they say not enough progress has been made for trade talks,

and the stretching through parts of south—west scotland and galloway.s. heavy showers, winds gradually easing during the day. elsewhere, rain starting to pick up. cloudy and wet in northern ireland in the afternoon. south—west scotland, northern england, some outbreaks into northern england as well. temperatures generally in the mid to low teens. pressure bringing rain across many parts of the uk on wednesday, looking very wet into lancashire. in the southern flanks, some gales developing. we could see gusts 50—60 miles per hour. thursday is very windy. rain soon clearing away from southern england. a few showers into northern scotland and the irish sea coast, maybe parts of north—west england the midlands as well. many places dry with sunny spells. temperatures again around the mid—low teens. a windy day. on friday, high pressure building. things starting to quieten down a bit. variable cloud, sunny spells, many places dry. into the weekend, another area of low pressure. not quite as strong, but still some rain—bearing weather fronts pushing across the

and that rain again for scotland, especially in the west of scotland, maybe extending into northern ireland dry day, sunnier skies in the south—east pleasantly warm, and sunny for the time of year, and the winds will be light, too. the weather front weakened as it moves its way southwards. not much rain on thursday. across northern parts of the uk, maybe a touch of grass frost in some areas. otherwise a generally dry day, and bright, with some sunshine. still the threat of some rain lingering across the channel and into southern england. coldest weather over the week ahead — probably right now. it will turn milder through tuesday and wednesday, with increasing cloud. and, as we've seen, not much rain away from the north—west. hello, this is breakfast, with charlie stayt and louise minchin. calls for action to tackle sexual harassment in westminster, after a series of allegations of inappropriate behaviour by mps. theresa may wants a new way of dealing with claims of misconduct and says all staff have to be protected. good morning. it's monday, october 30. also this morning: commentator: lew

south—west scotland having a wet start. pretty miserable rush hour in glasgow.ain moving across northern ireland for a time, but the wettest weather welcome to bbc news, broadcasting to viewers in north america and around the globe. my name is mike embley. our top stories: deadly wildfires rage on across the wine region region of california. at least 15 people have been killed. catalonia's president signs a declaration of independence, but the spanish government dismisses his offer of talks. fresh allegations against harvey weinsten, the hollywood producer denies claims he raped three women. it's the ultra—stinky fruit which is loved and loathed in equal measure, now scientists reveal the secret behind the durian‘s overpowering aroma. the wildfires raging across the wine region of california have left at least 15 people dead and destroyed hundreds of houses. 20,000 people have fled their homes, and a state of emergency has been declared. california is no stranger to wildfires but these are some of the worst on record. a combination of dry weather and strong wind

wales, the isle of man, northern ireland, parts of south—west scotland in particular. excess of 80 miles per hour. that will cause loose debris to fly around and travel disruption. monday, rain across the board in ireland. cool conditions in scotland. england and wales, away from western coasts, blustery days. quite a warm and sunny one, 23 degrees. evening rush—hour, northern england, gusty winds. the strongest of the wind in the north. the low pressure system will transfer to northern scotland. these areas could see 60—70 miles per hour winds. they could cause disruption. temperatures holding up into tuesday morning. monday and tuesday, just a reminder, some problems around, not just with transport, power supply problems as well. check on the website and on the bbc weather app. the winds will go down on tuesday. england and wales, a lot of dry weather. light winds, hazy sunshine. feeling pleasant, even without tropical layer on monday. later in the day, rain spreads in through the english channel. this system willjust go north through tuesday night in the wednesday. t

west. scotland will have rain come and go. dry conditions in england and wales. sea in particular as we go into the afternoon. western parts of wales, the isle of man, northern ireland, parts of south—west scotland in particular. we can see winds in excess of 80 miles per hour in a few spots. that will cause loose debris to fly around and travel disruption. only part of the story, of course. on monday, rain across the board in ireland. cool conditions in scotland with outbreaks of rain. england and wales, away from western coasts, blustery day but quite a warm and sunny one, 23 degrees. evening rush—hour, midlands, northern england, gusty winds. the strongest of the wind in the north. the low pressure system will transfer to northern scotland. these areas could see 60—70 miles per hour winds. they could cause disruption. temperatures holding up into tuesday morning. through monday and tuesday, just a reminder, some problems around, not just with transport, power supply problems as well. check for warnings on the website and on the bbc weather app. the strongest w

some sunny spells and showers, turning wetter in south—west scotla nd turning wetter in south—west scotlandla nd reaching northern and eastern scotland and the winds are not our strong as the are across elsewhere in the uk. tonight in northern ireland, and southern scotland and northern england the winds will pick up. storm brian moose out into the north sea. still wet wet weather circulating around, it is wet at times overnight, not necessarily all the time. it is a lot of rain are feeding into north—west england even into sunday morning, laws of around eight to 11 degrees. a wet start. a bit of rain moving on through the midlands and east anglia as we go on through the morning, the trend will be at the afternoon goes on for things to turn drier and better. although still a blustery day the winds will use. from the west and north—west, it will feel a bit cooler. 0n north—west, it will feel a bit cooler. on monday, lighterwinds, another weather system taking some outbreaks of rain from west to east during the day, southern parts of the uk turning a bit milder. hello and welcome to dateline

a few showers for the northern isles, thicker cloud for north—west scotland. and. when is beginning to pick up here over the evening. overnight, strong winds in the north—west. outbreaks of rain in the far west. the further south and east, lighter winds, maybe the odd missed patch. wherever you are, it will be all mild night. tomorrow, is split, north west, north scotland and northern ireland will see outbreaks of rain. easing through the day. warmer south and east, cloud in the morning will break up in the afternoon. at the eight sunshine in the east which could lead to temperatures of 21 or 22 degrees. then back to the south and east, the hurricane is approaching our shores, no longer a hurricane but the isobars are very intensive which should bring gusts of wind is as high as 70 miles an hour for the south—west. 80 miles hourfor ireland, very windy for scotland as well. by the south and east, lighter winds and this please, temperatures could get up to 23 degrees. —— and with this disease. keep up—to—date with this disease. keep up—to—date with the latest on

this weather front will take rain back into the north—west of scotland.y places, we will see a bit more sunshine through the afternoon, more sunshine than we had yesterday in england and wales. it will be warmer than it was yesterday. we could get temperatures of 20 degrees quite widely, 22 possibly in the south—east. not as warm for scotland and northern ireland, despite a little sunshine away from that rain. but the rain is going to be a feature in north—west scotland, northern isles overnight, some heavy rain here. elsewhere i think it's going to be dry. there will be some clearer skies, but some areas of mist and low cloud, too. what you will notice is how mild it will be. temperatures no lower than 12 or 13 degrees. and of course when you get the sunshine tomorrow, it will warm up quickly, too. bit of a grey start in places, some cloud lingering across western parts of england and wales. but the rain comes back into scotland, and also into northern ireland, so that will limit the temperature rise here. we'll get some sunshine across england and wales

showers in north—west scotland. some moving over the irish sea into north—west england. ay morning. we could have a touch of frost across scotland in particular. stronger winds up away by friday after a crisp start, sunshine around. cloud in scotland later. and around. cloud in scotland later. and a bit of rain. hello. this is bbc news. in a faltering speech to the conservative conference, which was interrupted by a prankster, theresa may promises to fix the housing crisis and cap energy bills, and reasserts her vision for the country. let us for fill let us forfill our duty let us for fill our duty to britain, and let us renew the british dream. thank you. president trump is in las vegas to pay his respects to the victims of the mass murder of 58 concert goers, he praises the professionalism of hospital staff. catalonia's calls for talks with spain after the band independence vote but says the result of the referendum must be applied. and coming up before nine, the man rescued after falling down an old tin mine in cornwall tells the bbc he didn't think he'd make it out a

west and north—west scotland.ces things perk up but we have this hang back of a weather front from northern up but we have this hang back of a weatherfront from northern england into wales so the rain will continue in these areas for good part of the day. a fair in these areas for good part of the day. afairamount in these areas for good part of the day. a fair amount of cloud in the south, brightness with showers further north. this riding weather front is the main feature of our weather through the middle heart of the week. the move further south and north, the position open to question to some extent but to the south of the weather front that‘s where we see the highest temperatures. 0n wednesday we expect the front to sit in southern areas, here temperatures up in southern areas, here temperatures up to 18 celsius. further north not as warm but brighter with sunshine. the front migrates further north on thursday, gain to the south a lot of cloud, 17 celsius. if the sun breaks through those temperatures could be

scotland and england. tomorrow morning, a glorious if somewhat cold start. plenty of sunshine. the exception in the far north—west where there will be outbreaks of rain. for those places a dry and cold day. hello. this is bbc news. the headlines: hundres of thousands of people have marched through barcelona in support of spanish unity and against catalonia's unilateral declaration of independence. the international trade minister, mark garnier, faces an investigation — after he admitted asking his secretary to buy sex toys. heathrow airport says it's investigating how details of its security procedures were found lying in the street. scotland's first minister is to apologise on behalf of her government to gay men convicted of sexual offences which have since been abolished. parents will no longer be able to use a legal loophole to avoid paying child maintenance, under new laws to be brought in within months. now on bbc news — witness. hello and welcome to witness. i'm here at the british library to guide you through another five extraordinary moments from the recent past. we'll meet a man who was caught up in bri

but also picking up across parts of north wales, north—west england, northern ireland and south—west scotland, the black winged arrows show the strongest wind gusts. up to a0 or 50 mph across the south coast. wales, north—west england. a lot of showers dialling in from the west. some of them heavy in parts of wales, north—west england. some localised surface water issues. the wind is picking up for northern ireland, south—west scotland. mitre winds in the north—east of scotland. dry here for a good part of the evening. through the night, we keep the strong winds across western areas, particularly some heavy downpours working in. the continued risk of surface water issues, certainly some poor travelling issues. not a particularly mild night with temperatures of 9011 degrees. into sunday, things are going to slowly but surely come down. low pressure drifting off into the north—east. the ice of boris just beginning to open out a little bit. that means the winds will turn lighter. starting with a lot of cloud and outbreaks of rain, but from the west cloud should break to reveal spells of sunshine

south—west scotland having a wet start. pretty miserable rush hour in glasgow.rth wales and the north—west of england. and here, with a south—westerly wind just funnelling this rain in across the same places for hour upon hour upon hour, especially over high ground, could see 50mm to 80mm of rain, maybe 100mm or more for some of the hills of cumbria. could be enough to give some issues of localised flooding, and the winds will be strong — could be gales in exposed spots. so our band of rain only slowly moving southwards and eastwards, and could be enough to give some issues with localised flooding. behind it, something brighter for scotland and northern ireland, but some hefty showers, too. staying largely dry down towards the south—east, but often fairly cloudy, and temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees. but our slow—moving weather front finally gets its act together during wednesday night, pushing off to the east. and, behind it, will leave largely clear skies. could be the odd fog patch here and there, and particularly in the south, where the winds fall light, it

overnight we see the rain getting heavier in north—west scotla nd rain getting heavier in north—west scotland in the west, but you will notice a very mild night, lows of 12 or13, warming up notice a very mild night, lows of 12 or 13, warming up quickly where we get the sunshine tomorrow. some areas of low cloud may ling for a while an we will see rain coming back across scotland and northern ireland. limits the temperature rise. where we see the sunshine in england and wales, especially central answered eastern areas shelter from the high ground central answered eastern areas shelterfrom the high ground it central answered eastern areas shelter from the high ground it will be another very warm day. good afternoon. a canadian man kidnapped with his pregnant wife by islamic militants in afghanistan and held captive for more than four years has been describing their ordeal for the first time since they were released. joshua boyle says one of his children was murdered and his wife was raped during captivity. afghanistan, parts

scotland as storm brian moves out into the north sea. wet at times, but not necessarily wet all the time. the second part of the weekend tomorrow. north—westhe morning, a gradual improvement through the day. a band of showers moving through south—west england. many of us will be turning drier and brighter with the wind easing a touch. it will be cooler tomorrow, 11-14d. touch. it will be cooler tomorrow, 11—1lid. storm brian still sitting out in the north sea tomorrow, but weakening considerably. it's one of the most emotive and divisive issues the church of england has faced in recent times and now the issue of services of blessing in church for same sex couples will be debated. if they're agreed by the church's ruling general synod, the service could be held after a couple has married in a secular ceremony, or formed a civil partnership. we spoke to the director of the conservative evangelical group reform earlier. jesus' teaching is really clear about our marriage and sexual relationships. he calls us to live in relationships that are either single relationships, where we have mothers, fathers, friends, brothers and sisters. all we are

a fuchsia was further north and in scotland, chiefly across north—west scotland, heavy ones first things easing across mainland scotland. in many places, a nice day with a lot of sunshine, more so across nice day with a lot of sunshine, more so across england and wales with cloud sticking south of the m4 and through the english channel. 19 degrees in london, 13 or 14 through the central belt of scotland. the weather front, having the central belt of scotland. the weatherfront, having moved south, will begin to move northwards on wednesday evening and wednesday night. it doesn't know whether it is coming or going! it looks like it is not woods but it drags on low cloud, mist and fog further north into england and wales, bringing in some pockets of rain and drizzle. clearer further north in northern ireland, chilly here overnight, otherwise mild in england and wales. a lot of cloud and some folk taking a while to shift. damp weather in northern england and north wales. sunshine develops in northern ireland and across scotland as we use these showers. in the far north of england too. 13 de

and the far north west of scotland. oud working in again across parts of south west england. it could be thick enough in the south west to give us some rain or drizzle. but then overnight tonight we could get a view of the aurora borealis across parts of northern england, scotland and northern ireland. that is where we keep some relatively clear skies. further south than returning weather front bringing thickening cloud, some rain across parts of wales, the midlands, northern england and far south of northern ireland. a lot of low cloud as well with dense patch is a fog developing by dawn towards the south. for thursday much cloudier for england and wales, still some rain across the north midlands, and not far away from county down. but the further north west you go the better chance of seeing the sunshine. again a few passing showers across the north west of scotland. further south temperatures around 18 degrees in london but we will stay some changes. going through thursday night the weather front through thursday nigh

the west coast weather in scotland. the west coast weather in scotland. —— wettest. a muddy field in england and wales. —— muggy feel. a lot of cloud. 19 degrees. rain at times. the nfl is on bbc two. the rain clears away during the evening. warm and tropical rain swept through. then colder. a north—westerly wind. no impact from ex—hurricane maria. in the rush—hour, there will be some issues. strong winds. 60 in scotland. that will combine with quite a few showers, some heavy to begin with. it could be dry in the south—east of england. temperatures are lower. given the strength of the wind, north—westerly, it will feel chilly. this rain from ex—hurricane maria should not amount to much. grazing the southernmost part of england. gone by tuesday. a north—westerly follow. not as windy on tuesday. not as many showers. quite chilly. 13—111. high pressure trying to move in around the middle pa rt trying to move in around the middle part of the week. not much of an impact. squashed by low pressure bringing wind and rain to the north—west. hello and thanks forjoining us. the

also this cloud toppling into northern ireland and western scotland which is producing rain and drizzle. we have showers in parts of the north—westdry. overnight, thicker cloud spreading. rain particularly across the northern half of the uk. turning heavier in western parts of scotland. it is a mild night. after early rain tomorrow it will be a better day in scotland, western scotland, compared to today with sunny spells in northern ireland in the morning before cloud in the afternoon. cloud and rain, it is a weather front stretching into scotland. moving eastwards in the day. if you start with sunny spells, you might cloud over and see spots of rain and parts of southern england could have fog patches not lasting too long. tomorrow will be more cloudy compared to today. some of this rain heading eastwards. sunny spells in scotland, a better day in the west. cloudy in northern ireland in the afternoon. more rain coming into the north—west of the uk as we go through monday evening. we expect a fine evening in cardiff and a mild one for the big world cup qualifying match as wales take on the republic of ireland. tuesday, the republ

we will see a spell of rain developing over north wales, north—east england, south—west scotland and reland as well. some sunny spells in north—east scotland and south—east england, some showers rattling through during the day. tonight when storm brian moves out over the north sea, it will be windy for a time across south—west scotla nd for a time across south—west scotland and northern england with a fairamount of wet scotland and northern england with a fair amount of wet weather. looking very wet into sunday morning. it will clear for a very wet into sunday morning. it will clearfor a period of time in places overnight and then it could dip into single figures. parts two of the weekend tomorrow, the circulation of storm brian will be over the north sea and weakening all the while but still close enough to produce a blustery day across the uk. turning drier and brighterfor many of us as the day goes on. the wind. the east. the wind will change from south—west to west, north—westerly tomorrow. temperatures coming down a little bit from ii—i4d. a windy weekend with a storm moving acro