12/09/2014 BBC News at Ten

Dr Ian Paisley, the firebrand of hardline unionism

He ended up sharing power, even friendship, with those who were

We were once opponents but today, I have lost a friend.

We'll be looking at how the man, nicknamed Dr No,

eventually said yes to a deal that brought peace to Northern Ireland.

Oscar Pistorius is convicted of manslaughter after killing

Only once they have gone through it will they know what it is like.

In Edinburgh, with six days to go until

the Scottish referendum, a frenetic round of campaigning is underway.

Alex Salmond and Ed Miliband push for every Yes and No vote

as a new poll suggests the result is still on a knife edge.

Yorkshire cricket's county champions for the first time in 13 years. They

beat Nottinghamshire at parent bridge `` Trent Bridge.

The Reverend Ian Paisley, the distinctive and implacable voice

of hardline unionism in Northern Ireland, has died.

He co`founded the Democratic Unionist Party

and led unionist opposition to Irish republicanism for 37 years.

In one of the most remarkable political transformations

of recent times, he agreed to share power with his former enemies

in the Northern Ireland Assembly in 2007 as First Minister.

Among the many tributes to him today, the former IRA commander

and Dr Paisley's partner in government, Martin McGuinness,

With the first of tonight's reports, here's our political editor,

Loved and loathed, admired and feared. Peacemaker MPs breaker. ``

and peace breaker. For decades, Ian Paisley was the embodiment of the

slogan, Ulster says no, no surrender, no compromise. Until

remarkably, seven years ago, he was transformed into the man who said

yes, yes to becoming First Minister of his country, yes to working with

the deputy, once an IRA man in bitter enemy, Martin McGuinness. I

think we confounded everybody. were political opponents for

decades, his allegiance to Britain, mine to Ireland, but we had a proper

decent working relationship and friendship. Ministers who once

feared him came to like and admire him. Ian Paisley was the Unionist

leader who militantly always said no but at the moment, when it became

possible to get a deal with Sinn Fein, he said yes. Nobody else could

have done that and he therefore would have a legacy of transforming

Northern Ireland from horror and evil into hope and peace. His

response to the brutal bloody sectarian violence, which scarred

his country from 1969, throughout the 70s, 80s, half of the 90s was to

protest, March and threaten on behalf of the Unionists. His became

a brand name for the fight against Irish republicanism. A man with no

apparent self doubt, he created his own free Presbyterians church,

political party. With the first attempt at power`sharing failed, he

succeeded, becoming an MP and later, NDP. To many Catholics, he was

simply a bigot, a man who had to be ejected from the European Parliament

for calling the Pope the Antichrist. In 1998, with the people of Northern

Ireland said yes to the Good Friday agreement, he continued to Balerno.

He accused the then leader, David Trimble, of selling out and doing

dirty deals with terrorists who had yet to give up their weapons. But

when they did, the man whose religion was so fundamentalist

showed that his politics could be pragmatic. Their bond became so

close that they were soon dubbed the chuckle Brothers. That

transformation from the once terrifying firebrand was too much

for some of his own supporters to bear, too much for others to

believe. But his wife says it was rooted in their deep shared

religious faith. Yes, we discussed it, we read about it, how we could

lose friends and probably would but we thought, the country has come

through such a terrible time and people right across the board have

been hurt and damaged beyond all description and we can't continue

that. Politicians who negotiated with him found a vast gulf between

the private Paisley, softly spoken, courteous, witty, and the public

persona they feared and even despite. His contribution to peace

in Northern Ireland has been immense. He ultimately took the

decision to make it happen. Ian Paisley was of course preacher as

well as politician. He had been ill for some time. In his final sermon,

he reflected on the inevitability of death. Not all his enemies have

forgiven him, not all will be grieving tonight, but those who are

we give thanks for the man once known as Doctor no who went on to

become Doctor yes. politics for almost half a century.

His personality and his decision to opinion. Our Ireland correspondent,

Chris Buckler, As you have been hearing, he was a

man of contradictions. He was so charming one minute and terrifying

the next. Many Catholics saw them is a frightening figure. On the other

hand, many unionists regarded him as a campaigner, hero. That may well

have been his obituary until he agreed to do the deal with Sinn

Fein. As a result, he has a very complicated legacy. Time and time

again, Ian Paisley has been referred to as a towering figure, his place

in history was remembered at Belfast City Hall today the place where

decades before, he vowed never to do a deal with Republicans. But that

was in many ways a different era. I expect it will go down in history

books. There is no doubt that Ian Paisley played a part in bringing

peace to this part of the UK. Investment can be seen in Belfast

because of the troubles. But there was a personal cost. It is true that

he was hurt. The Bible speaks about being wounded in the house of one's

friends. On the other side of this city, Ian Paisley was for most of

his life seen as the enemy. The Catholic population were terrified

of the effect of the things he said early on in his career but I was

most happy that he chose the party chose towards the end. And his

actions do have a legacy for new generations. These teenagers were

born in the late 1990s, when the peace process was cemented. We study

him and Northern Ireland has a history course in GCSE. They do see

the benefit of those years of political progress. I wouldn't say

there is a division. And in this cafe, many were struggling to

understand the true reason by Ian Paisley finally agreed to a deal

with Sinn Fein after so many years of refusing to even talk to them. He

met the enemy. It's easy to demonise the other side when they are far

away and you can make whatever assumptions you like about them. Ian

Paisley will certainly be remembered, not least in the church

he once preached. No one can live that he made a mark in his short

time. The South African athlete

Oscar Pistorius has been found guilty of the culpable homicide or

the manslaughter The parents of Reeva Steenkamp have

said they are "shocked" The judge said the 27`year`old

Olympic and Paralympic sprinter had acted negligently when he fired

a gun through his bathroom door, killing Reeva Steenkamp,

but he was cleared of murder. Pistorius will be

sentenced next month. He could face up to 15 years

behind bars. Our Africa correspondent,

Andrew Harding, joins us Five months of drama and suspense

ended saw topically in Pretoria today. The judge finally came to her

verdict. But it was not quite murder nor was it an acquittal. Reeva

Steenkamp's family were not entirely satisfied. It's judgement time. A

dramatic pause as Oscar Pistorius stands and weights. The unanimous

decision of this court is the following... The judge gets straight

to the point. The accused is found not guilty and is discharged.

Instead, he is found guilty of culpable homicide. For once, a muted

reaction. He had been warned to expect this lesser verdict. Reeva

Steenkamp's family and friends try to contain their emotions. From the

nightly athlete her, believing as the judge now agrees that an

intruder had broken in through to Pistorius's own tearful evidence at

his murder trial. She was not breathing. To the anxious wait

yesterday and today to a verdict. Immediately afterwards, his uncalled

thanked the judge for rejecting the charge of murder. We as a family

remain deeply affected by the devastating tragedy of event and it

won't bring her back but our hearts still go out for her family and

friends. When it comes to murder, Oscar Pistorius has been given the

benefit of the doubt many here consider he has had a lucky escape.

As the Reeva Steenkamp's friends and family, they still need to know

whether her killer will spend any time in prison. We have to learn to

live without her now. The grieving family have expressed

disappointment. Only people that have gone through this will

understand. It's easy for other people to look in and see and listen

but only once they have gone through it will they know what it is like.

Today, Pistorius left court still on bail in a nation no longer startled

by the idea of a famous white man being judged by a black woman. She

will decide if he goes to prison next month. He could still get a

prison term. This is very serious because of the use of a firearm and

the fact that four shots were fired. Tonight, Pistorius is back at a

relative's house, if all an icon hoping for freedom in a country

still wondering whether justice has been done.

Oscar Pistorius has been an icon for Paralympic sport and for

South Africa since he won his first gold at the

Force of personality and sheer determination helped him

win many more in the years to come but some who

knew him had concerns about a more troubled side to his personality.

Our chief sports correspondent, Dan Roan, reports.

Oscar Pistorius did more than win races. He changed the way the world

viewed disability. But long before you became extraordinary, ordinary

was all he wanted to be. They may call me the blade runner, but I was

just Oscar. Today, I can look back and say my parents made the right

decision. Few know Pistorius as well as this Olympian, his long`term

training partner. I can't count how many times he hugged me. A

gentleman. He will stick to his ways. That dream began when at

school, Pistorius was given prosthetics and began to run. It was

here in Pretoria in March 2004 when a teenage Pistorius, after just two

months of training with blades, showed just how good he was.

Confidence was no problem as Pistorius told the BBC in 2007. I

put in more hours, eat better, the better, I am more diligent. Oscar

Pistorius is flying away from all of them! Paralympic golds followed in

Athens and Beijing. By now, Pistorius had become a brand. They

told me I would never walk, the man with no legs can't drive, anything

is you want to tell me? In 2012, Pistorius made history. But there

was controversy in London. He told me they had to move out of the room

because Oscar had gone hysterical and was shouting and screaming on

the phone. I heard the story from so many other athletes who said it was

terrible to witness this incredible meltdown. He later said he left the

room on medical advice before a big race. There was a growing sense fame

and fortune had gone to his team`mates had. At Pretoria

University where the story is based his training a new generation of

Paralympic hopefuls remain loyal. He is still an inspiration for me. Even

though these circumstances. When I lost my leg I saw him doing so well

without two legs and he was a role model of mine. The story is being

sentence next month his feature remains unclear. `` with Pistorius.

In terms of Paralympics he was the first global star. Now life for him

will be incredibly different. People already asking if he can return to

athletics. I think Rio is virtually impossible. It is how he feels

psychologically and how people will treat him around the world. The

world. Pistorius will now be defined by tragic events away from the

track. Whatever his punishment. One of sports most dramatic falls from

grace is complete. Six days to go to a referendum. Both sides are pushing

hard for every last vote. Sophie is in Edinburgh. The campaigning has

intensified. The First Minister Alex and took the yes campaign on a world

winter of seven cities in Scotland while the Labour leader Ed Miliband

was joined by the former prime ministers Gordon Brown at a rally in

Glasgow urging people to vote no. The latest polls suggest the result

close to call. So close in fact that the Chancellor George Osborne has

pulled out of G20 talks in Australia next weekend saying he felt he

should stay in the UK given the economic risks if Scotland votes

yes. Lorna Gordon reports. A report contains flash photography.

Both sides are neck and back. Alex Salmond believes it could happen.

This week has seen a coordinated intervention by banks and some

businesses questioning the wisdom of a yes vote. The rhetoric from both

side is ramping up. We will not be bullied out of our opportunity. Our

once`in`a`lifetime opportunity to create a prosperous country. And a

fairer society. Some people are now beyond the reach of the political

cut and thrust. The postal votes have already been cast. This is the

largest electorate who have ever registered here in Scotland. There

could be a record turnout. It is not clear which side that would favour.

This time next week we will know how Scotland has voted. At the moment it

looks as if the result could be incredibly close. Tonight, here in

Glasgow, the campaigning has been continuing. Gordon Brown is saying

the Scottish Parliament has the powers to run services like the NHS.

And that will stay the case if Scotland votes no. I give this

guarantee that we as Scots with these powers, we guarantee the

National Health Service will remain in public hands, universal free at

the point of need, for ever, or as long as the Scottish people wanted.

Also this evening there was noisy opposition to a visit from the UK

Peter none shall Farage wading into the arguments over Scotland's

future. `` Ukip leader Nigel Farage. It's not clear what the affects the

intervention will have if any. This is about separation from England and

signing up... APPLAUSE Signing up to a new treaty to be a

part, to be a province of a full EU state. This final weekend will see a

huge push from both sides, the stakes could not be higher and there

are likely to be thousands of volunteers campaigning on the

ground. We few days away from the people of Scotland taking control of

the future of our own country. The Westminster Establishment doesn't

want that to happen and they will throw everything they can but I

don't think it will work. Amongst the heated political arguments time

for a little humour amongst voters. I have the time to decide draws ever

closer. `` as the time to decide. Tonight the polls are on a knife

edge and voters face a decision with the polls are on a knife edge and

voters face a decision with good Allan Little has been looking at how

Scottish independence for so long a distant dream for a minority of

Scots has moved into mainstream politics. They have come a long

way. In the Scotland of 30 years ago Scottish Nationalists were

relatively marginal to the political discourse. Seen by many as dreamers,

eccentrics. Most people took the unity of the UK for granted like

them. How has independence come to occupy the centre ground? In 1979

Scotland failed to secure even a relatively weak National Assembly.

How does the same nation now stand on the brink perhaps of outright

independence? In the 1970s in Scotland Britain, the British state,

counted for a lot. It's dug coal colour milled steel, built ships,

manufactured motorcars, supplied the electricity that that your home and

the cash equipped with. `` you the gas you cooked with. If you were a

minor in Midlothian you are part of a community of shared interest with

minors in Yorkshire and south Wales. This industrial Scotland was

part of a vast pan British enterprise. The 1980s changed all

that. The working class communities that sustain the great nationalised

industries were bedrocks of British identity and sentiment. In Scotland.

They have all but gone. Go back a little further. For anyone born in

the first decade of the 20th century Britain meant empire. Scotland was

locked into a system of global trade known as Imperial preference. When

that generation thought of the world, they thought of the old kith

and kin family of English speaking nations. They thought of Durban and

Delhi and Singapore and Sydney. Not Paris or Rome Berlin. Go for it a

generation to anyone born in the 1930s. For them a powerful sense of

Britishness was anchored in the experience of the Second World War.

From which Britain and merged with immense moral stature. The Carter

sanction your Majesty, and means it. That and the post`war reforms of the

government which launched the age of Social Security, universal health

care, full employment and ever greater social equality. `` says

thank you your Majesty. This is the world into which we generation was

born, the bonds of shared experience and values that I Scotland to the

rest of the UK was strong. Even as they evolved through Empire,

industry, world war, and welfare state. `` that tide. From the 1980s

they began to weaken. Scotland repeatedly voted Labour. After each

election a team of Conservative ministers took office at St Andrews

house to govern. Scotland began to talk of a democratic deficit. To

challenge not just couldn't policy, but the very legitimacy of

Westminster rule. `` government policy. Scottish Labour moved on to

this territory and became the champion of a strong devolved

Scottish parliament. With primary legislative powers. When it was

established in 1999 Labour thought its very existence would kill

nationalism stone dead. Instead, Holyrood became the focal point of a

distinct Scottish political space. The independence caused stage not to

lie down and die. `` did not. In this campaign the course has raised

a far broader spectrum of people than the SNP 's traditional support

base. It has in particular attracted large numbers of people normally

inclined to vote Labour. What are the ties that bind the union now?

How strong are they? One for sure is the enduring sentiment of

Britishness. Many Scots still feel British to their core. The prounion

campaign also relied heavily on fear. Fear of uncertainty. `` pro

union campaigners. If the Scots vote no next week what is the future of

the union? Will the genie of Scottish independence go back into

its bottle? If I've learned anything from reporting this campaign over

the last 12 months or so it is this. If unionists survive future

generations of Scots will need reasons to love it as our

grandparents and parents generations did. And not just to fear

alternative. You can see more of that on panorama on BBC1 at 830 on

Monday evening. Brian Taylor joins me now. Six days to go. The

atmosphere is increasingly fractious. Deutsche Bank is issued

what can only be described as an apocalyptic assessment of what it

sees as the damage associated with independence. Alex Salmond is

pursuing his complaint against the Treasury, who he accused is for

releasing sensitive information about RBS. A business person has

lodged a police complaint. Princes Street in Edinburgh earlier today,

there was a basket giving us a selection from Alvis. I swear his

tempo increased as he was surrounded by the cavalcade of campaigners. ``

Elvis. They have to decide which side they trust, Jews they believe

the economy would thrive or flounder under independence? `` do they

believe. There is a seamless to creeping in over Edinburgh, it is

scarcely conducive to clarity. `` sea mist. The people of Scotland

have to pick their way through a my asthma of competing offers and

choose. `` miasma of. Boris Johnson has been chosen to represent the

Conservatives in Axbridge and selflessness. Next year 's general

election with a possible content to Westminster on the cards. ``

Oxbridge and Ruislip. He may be positioning himself as a future

party leader. `` Oxbridge for Uxbridge. It was put to him, was

this the first step on the road to demonstrate? He rejected that are

plenty of people will wonder. I should warn you, my report contains

flash photography. Boris Johnson already has one drop. He arrived

with his wife this evening looking for another as a member of

Parliament. It's a very good field and I will do my best. He used to

say he wouldn't stand for the Commons while he was still mad but

he has changed his mind and decided he wants to serve this suburban

London seat at the end of a July and decided he wants to serve this

suburban London seat at the end of a July commuters here have got a

household name candidate but will they want an MP who is already a

mayor? Maybe, if you put in the hard work. He's done enough for London

and he has helped with the new buses and the bikes. He is to Rekik he's

done wonders for London. As an MP, no, he is too much of a loose

cannon. He is grateful. He urged tonight a Conservative candidate,

plenty of Tories think he fancies himself as a Conservative leader as

well. I am obviously thrilled. It will be a tough and wrong fight but

I have no doubt whatever, that we are going to be able to return.

David Cameron and the Conservatives, with an absolute majority in 2015.

His ambitions are unlikely to stop in Uxbridge and South Ruislip.

Newsnight in on BBC Two in a moment. Now it is time for the news where

you are. Goodbye.