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here in croydon, like other hospitals, they're preparing for a busy time ahead. perfectly honestly, it feels like winter's come pretty early this year, and the real concern is, of course, as we move into winter proper, what the impact might be across the nhs. the message from health leaders is that the pandemic is still active, and winter could well be bumpy at times. hugh pym, bbc news. now on bbc news —it�*s the travel show. this week on the show... upside down in nairobi. the city of love's freewheeling new ideas. and treading carefully in georgia's abandoned spaces. kenya — it's a country bursting with natural beauty, the wildlife here is world beating, the bush is unspoiled and pristine, and the sunsets will take your breath away. it's a bit different in the capital, but hidden in this maze of dusty backstreets is something truly special. welcome to the mighty jumbo circus academy. these are kenya's best—known acrobats. in normal times, they would be off touring the world. thanks to the pandemic, they have been stuck in nairobi for a year and a half.

the croydon while they slept has been sentenced to five injail. the man from croydon, seen at the time of one of the attacks, targeted two red slippers. the victims were attacked within an hour of each other and suffered minor burns. the wait is almost over for the hotly anticipated much delayed james bond film no time to die. it finally gets its premiere tonight at the royal albert hall after two postponements. it goes on general release this thursday and joining the cast, playing another 007 agent, is a london eye who believes this is the best bond film yet. we london eye who believes this is the best bond film yet.— london eye who believes this is the best bond film yet. we have banded toaether best bond film yet. we have banded to . ether to best bond film yet. we have banded together to try _ best bond film yet. we have banded together to try to — best bond film yet. we have banded together to try to make _ best bond film yet. we have banded together to try to make the - best bond film yet. we have banded together to try to make the best

here in croydon, like other hospitals, they're preparing for a busy time ahead. perfectly honestly, it feels like winter's come pretty early this year, and the real concern is, of course, as we move into winter proper, what the impact might be across the nhs. the message from health leaders is that the pandemic is still active, and winter could well be bumpy at times. hugh pym, bbc news. the uk latest official figures on the pandemic show there were 26,628 new infections recorded, in the latest 24—hour period. it means an average ofjust under 33,000 new cases per day in the past week. hospital numbers continue to rise, there were more than 8,400 people in hospital yesterday, the highest number since early march. 185 deaths were reported in the latest 24—hour period, people who died within 28 days of a positive covid—19 test, and so the average number of deaths per day in the last week is now 138. just over 89% of people in the uk aged 16 or over have had theirfirstjab. and just over 81% are now double vaccinated. our medical editor fergus walsh is here. let

health workers at croydon university hospital were at the front of the queue. well done, all protected! so far i've not caught covid, and i wanted to keep it that way, so having a booster is the extra protection that i need. front—line health workers, who've faced wave after wave of covid, know all too well it's not gone away. working in a&e, we are seeing - increasing numbers of covid patients coming in over the last few weeks. we were all originally vaccinated in december of last year, - so our immunity due to the first doses is now waning. _ and that's the rationale behind boosters. initially, two doses give more than 90% protection against being hospitalised with covid, even among the over—65s. by around six months, that's fallen to just under 90%, but it's assumed it will continue to decline. it is the oldest in society who will benefit most from a booster, like the residents in this care home in cheltenham. evelyn carey is 83. i think it's important that we should have it. nobody can be protected from everything, but it will be a help. people will be

my constituents live in croydon and there that are i live in croydon and there that are covered in dangerous cladding that will cost millions to remove. they are not eligible for the government's building safety fund because it is the wrong type of padding. can the prime minister confirm, do my constituents have to pay the £23,000 each that they are being charged to remove this cladding or does he have a better plan? mr cladding or does he have a better ian? ~ ,, ., ~' cladding or does he have a better lan? ~ ., ., plan? mr speaker, if the honourable lad 's plan? mr speaker, if the honourable lady's constituents _ plan? mr speaker, if the honourable lady's constituents are _ plan? mr speaker, if the honourable lady's constituents are being - plan? mr speaker, if the honourable lady's constituents are being told . lady's constituents are being told they do not have to remove that cladding, then the answer is no. it is very important that this house should recognise that too many buildings are being unnecessarily and unfairly, i believe, to guys as dangerous and unsafe. 0f and unfairly, i bel

health staff at croydon university hospital have been rolling up their sleeves to top up their protection this winter. i came for it because i'm very keen to ensure that at all times i maintain as much protection not only for myself but also for the patients i work with. we were all vaccinated back. in december so obviously our immunity is waning somewhat so it's important we all get the booster- dose as soon as possible, really. on tuesday the government's advisory body on vaccines recommended giving booster doses to care home residents, health and care workers, the over—50s, 16 to a9—year—olds with underlying health care conditions and household contacts of people with a weakened immune system. those groups should receive a jab at least six months after their second shot and the preference is a pfizer vaccine, or half dose of moderna. when the nhs contact you, please come forward and have your vaccine. it might be a text message, it might be a letter, it might be a phone call from your local gp practice, but when you get asked, do come forward because it's the best protection as y

year—old sergeant ratana was shot and killed a year ago today, while working at a custody centre in croydon. met commissioner dame cressida dick said november's memorial service will allow the force to "come together in matt's memory". a minute's silence will be held later this morning. seven flights have been cancelled in spain's canary islands, due to increased volcanic activity on la palma. several airlines say they'll ground planes due to the thick cloud of ash thrown into the air. it's the first time flights have been cancelled since the volcano erupted earlier this month. 0ur correspondent in spain, guy hedgecoe, sent this update. the eruption on the island of lipoma started on sunday. however, in the last few hours its intensity has increased substantially and that has led to the cancellation of flights to and from the island today. —— the island of la palma. concerns about the lava flows, evacuations. 0ver the lava flows, evacuations. over the lava flows, evacuations. over the last week there have been about 6000 people evacuated from the homes. already around 400 properties hav

here in croydon, like other hospitals, they are preparing for a very busy few months. perfectly honestly, it feels like winter's come pretty early this year, and the real concern is, of course, as we move into winter proper, what the impact might be across the nhs. the message from health leaders is that the pandemic is still active, and winter could well be bumpy at times. hugh pym, bbc news. 0ur medical editor, fergus walsh, is here. just explain the thinking behind this third, boosterjab now. sophie, for the very old and vulnerable, boosterjab will keep some people out of hospital and save some people out of hospital and save some lives this winter. the benefits are way lower than from the first two jabs. for people in their 50s, healthy adults, the benefits really will be marginal. sometimes scientists believe that boosters really aren't needed at all, but the uk is among two dozen countries who are either giving boosters or considering it. it is the gold—plated approach when you have doses to spare. there is a moral argument against giving boosters when you cons

ratana. 54—year—old sergeant ratana was killed a year ago today, while working at a custody centre in croydon. met commissioner dame cressida dick said november's memorial service will allow the force to "come together in matt's memory". a minute's silence will be held later this morning. the design has been revealed for the platinumjubilee medal, which will be awarded to mark the queen's 70—year reign next year. it features a portrait of the queen with a latin inscription and on the back is the royal crest. the medals will be awarded to living recipients of the victoria and george crosses, as well as members of the emergency and prison services, and the armed forces. tomorrow marks the end of a political era in germany, as elections take place for a new leader to replace angela merkel as chancellor after 16 years. climate change has been a big issue during the campaign, with activists holding rallies in cities across the country. 0ur europe editor, katya adler, sent this report from berlin. applause. relaxing on a friday evening after 16 years at the helm of the eu's most powerful country,

points in their pockets to solve a social care problem at westminster that has failed to fix problems in croydon and right across england? if there point is really of less value, then why are we paying the price? is then why are we paying the price? is the prime minister willing to stand up the prime minister willing to stand up and extend to families in scotland why we are being hit by another tory poll tax? this the nhs is a uk institution and we all proud of it and we are proud of what nhs scotland does as well. and he is completely wrong in what he says about those who pay this tax, the burden. most heavily on those who have more and the richest 14% pay at least half the taxation. as i have explained to the house, there is a massive union dividend of £300 million across the whole of the united kingdom and the whole of the uk will find more money for health and social care, that, i think, uk will find more money for health and social care, that, ithink, is what people of scotland will understand.— what people of scotland will understand. , ., , understand. there will be millions of --eole

health staff at croydon university hospital have been rolling up their sleeves to top up their protection this winter. i came for it because i'm very keen to ensure that at all times i maintain as much protection not only for myself but also for the patients i work with. we were all vaccinated back. in december so obviously our immunity is waning somewhat so it's important we all get the booster- dose as soon as possible, really. on tuesday, the government's advisory body on vaccines recommended giving booster doses to care home residents, health and care workers, the over—50s, 16 to a9—year—olds with underlying health care conditions and household contacts of people with a weakened immune system. those groups should receive a jab at least six months after their second shot and the preference is a pfizer vaccine, or half dose of moderna. when the nhs contacts you, please come forward and have your vaccine. it might be a text message, it might be a letter, it might be a phone call from your local gp practice, but when you get asked, do come forward because it's the best protection as

health workers at croydon university hospital were at the front of the queue. well done, all protected! so far i've not caught covid, and i wanted to keep it that way, so having a booster is the extra protection that i need. front—line health workers, who've faced a wave after wave of covid, know all too well it's not gone away. working in a&e, we are seeing increasing numbers of covid patients coming in over the last few weeks. we were all originally looked vaccinated in december of last year, so our immunity due to the first doses is now waning. and that's the rationale behind boosters — initially, two doses give more than 90% protection against being hospitalised with covid, even among the over—65s. by around six months, that's fallen to just under 90%, but it's assumed it will continue to decline. it is the oldest in society who will benefit most from a booster, like the residents in this care home in cheltenham. evelyn carey is 83. they think it's important that we should have it. nobody can be protected from everything, but it will be a help. people

here in croydon, like other hospitals, they are preparing for a very busy few months. perfectly honestly, it feels like winter's come pretty early this year, and the real concern is, of course, as we move into winter proper, what the impact might be across the nhs. the message from health leaders is that the pandemic is still active, and winter could well be bumpy at times. hugh pym, bbc news. helen cattjoins us from westminster. helene, from westminster. how does the government explain helene, how does the government explain the fact that it hasn't brought a mandatory mask wearing again or vaccine passports, and infections are up on this time last year. infections are up on this time last ear. . , , ., ., year. largely, they are saying that vaccination — year. largely, they are saying that vaccination has _ year. largely, they are saying that vaccination has made _ year. largely, they are saying that vaccination has made the - year. largely, they are saying that i vaccination has made the difference, that because more than 80% of adults across the uk are double jabb

the coroner in the croydon tram crash has made four recommendations to prevent further deaths. seven people died when a speeding tram overturned at sandilands. the coroner has now recommended automatic braking and that all tram doors should be strengthened. the victims families have welcomed the recommendations, but say they are still angry no—one has been held accountable. one of the boldest and brightest tv shows is back tonight. and some of the stars of rupaul�*s drag race have been speaking to bbc london. scarlett harlett, ella vaday and vanity milan all live in the capital. they say the show is a lot of fun, but they hope it helps change attitudes in parts of london. ijust i just feel like ijust feel like in i just feel like in my area ijust feel like in my area there is no representational support for the lb gt community at all, so i feel that doing the show will be like yes to these areas and it will be a positive change for things. well if you're heading out on public transport this morning, this is how tfl services are looking right now. there's a good service on t

scottish people remember that it was this prime minister that said, i'll point spread in croydon is of much more value to the country than a point spent in strathclyde. camp the prime minister explained to the people of strathclyde and across scotland why he is now going after the points in their pockets to solve a social care problem at westminster that has failed to fix problems in croydon and right across england? if there point is really of less value, then why are we paying the price? is then why are we paying the price? is the prime minister willing to stand up the prime minister willing to stand up and extend to families in scotland why we are being hit by another tory poll tax? this the nhs is a uk institution and we all proud of it and we are proud of what nhs scotland does as well. and he is completely wrong in what he says about those who pay this tax, the burden. most heavily on those who have more and the richest 14% pay at least half the taxation. as i have explained

the overground is part suspended between west croydon and sydenham due to a faulty track. the circle, district and hammersmith and city lines are part suspended. and the metropolitan line has minor delays due to train cancellations. on south eastern railways, a freight train has derailed at lee in south east london. the operator says disruption is expected for the rest of the day. they're asking commuters to delay their journey this morning if possible. there are also delays on thameslink trains due to an earlier broken rail. onto the weather now with kate. good morning. it is a largely dry start this morning, with one or two brighter spells, glimpses of sunshine, but the high pressure from the weekend is slipping away eastwards, introducing more cloud as the day continues. the cloud thick enough towards parts of west london and beyond. the odd spot of light rain and drizzle. elsewhere, it should stay largely dry in the east. temperatures staying reasonably warm despite the cloud, 21 celsius the maximum. into this evening and overnight, we may get one or two clearer spells

since 54—year—old sergeant matt ratana was shot and killed while on police duty at a custody centre in croydon. in the weeks following his death, his passion for rugby was one of the things that was often talked about. today, a special memorial is taking place at his local club in east grinstead. we're joined now by its vice chairman matt marriott. max, good morning to you. it's a poignant day, isn't it?— poignant day, isn't it? good morning- — poignant day, isn't it? good morning. yes, _ poignant day, isn't it? good morning. yes, it _ poignant day, isn't it? good morning. yes, it certainly . poignant day, isn't it? good| morning. yes, it certainly is. poignant day, isn't it? good i morning. yes, it certainly is. i hopeifs morning. yes, it certainly is. i hope it's going to be a great day, edgeley. i hope it's going to be a day full of smiles rather than tears. is day full of smiles rather than tears. , ., , , tears. is really interesting, we were just _ tears. is really interesting, we were just having _ tears. is really interesting, we were just having a _ tears. is really interesting, w