13/08/2011 BBC Weekend News

The families of the three men killed during rioting in Birmingham

say they're humbled by public support. The victims died after

being hit by a car. Today their relatives called for justice.

have lost the sun which has left our entire family in complete shock

and devastation. Rebel fighters in Libya take

control of a strategically important town from Colonel

Gaddafi's forces. "England number one in the world".

A crushing defeat of India makes England's cricketers officially the

best in the world. You get the first word when you

ring the bell. And goodbye Mr Robinson - tributes

are paid to an icon of the airwaves Good evening.

The families of three men who died after being hit by a car in

Birmingham during the riots earlier this week, have spoken of the scale

of their loss. The men died as they tried to protect their properties

from looters. More than 1000 people have been charged with related

offences. Today the Chancellor said the riots in England showed how

deep-seated problems in society had to be tackled.

In Birmingham, more people are leaving tributes to the three men

who will run down by a car and killed as they were guarding their

shops from looters. Five men are being held on suspicion of

murdering her room jihad and Shahzad Ali and must savour Ali.

This afternoon their uncle spoke out about what happened.

We have lost a son which has left our entire family in complete shock

and devastation. He was 30 years old and Abdul was 31 years old.

They were hard-working young men. Police said they have had a good

response from people, but need more help from those who witnessed the

disturbances. In order to ensure justice is brought against the

offenders as swiftly as possible, it is absolutely critical the

communities continue to provide that support and that essential

evidence and information that has been so forthcoming so far. In the

capital, the Metropolitan Police say they have arrested more than

1,200 people in connection with the riots. As a result, magistrates are

sitting until 8pm tonight and tomorrow to do with defendants as

they come through the system. One of those in court was accused of

robbing this Malaysia and students in Barking. These pictures caused

an outcry when they were broadcast. The Prime Minister said he felt

disgusted when he saw them. 20 old Reece Donovan is accused of taking

a phone and a portable PlayStation from a bleeding and dazed boy. He

was remanded in custody. A week after the trouble, the Chancellor

has reiterated the Government's point, that the underlying cause of

the riot was not about a lack of money for the police or the public.

It is not just a question of money. If it were, it would have been

solved years ago. It is a much more deep-seated, cultural change we

need to bring about. This afternoon, the Metropolitan Police released

more pictures of those they want to trace in connection with violence,

disorder and looting. Sangita Myska is in Ealing where a

vigil is due to take place for 68- year-old Richard Bowes, who was

killed during the riots. It was just up this street Richard

Mannington Bowes was murdered. He is being hailed locally as a hero,

somebody who stood up for what was right and in the face of everything

that was wrong on Monday night. The community is trying to rebuild

itself. These are just some of the messages that have been going up on

the front of shops that have been looted in Ealing. The organisers of

this vigil say they will be saying prayers not just for Richard

Mannington Bowes, but offering this community a chance to reflect on a

turbulent week. Basic confidence has been lost and they want people

to come out and reclaim Ealing, just as people have been across

London. But those I have been speaking to say they are concerned.

Concerned about what happens next, especially on Monday when it is

expected police numbers will be scaled back across London.

Rebel fighters in Libya have taken control of a town in the west of

the country following a large scale assault. Commanders say they pushed

into Tawargha, east of the city of Misrata to try and halt rocket

attacks by Colonel Gaddafi's forces. From there, Orla Guerin sent this

report. Closing in on Tawargha. The rebels

pushed across the desert and filmed their advance. They say it was

closely co-ordinated with NATO. This town was a key target for the

rebels. From here, Colonel Gaddafi's men have been firing

long-range rockets, terrorising the city of Misrata for months. When we

arrived, fires were still burning, the rebels still not in complete

control. But this man from Misrata was convinced his home town would

be safe. I am so happy. I can sleep well and

the children can sleep well. They can play every word and not be

afraid. They can do anything. showed us some of the enemy

positions, abandoned at speed. So they ran in a hurry? No, they ran

and they forgot everything. Just escaping. These trenches were dug

by Colonel Gaddafi's forces to protect their positions. They have

left behind heavy artillery shells and I can see bottles of water and

empty food cartons. They had done in here for a long stay. Some were

still holding out in pockets. Rebel fighters Huntingdon district by

district. In recent days the rebels have advanced on three fronts, but

gains here often don't last long. England can boast of being the No 1

cricket side in the world of the crushing India in the third Test at

Edgbaston. India have held the honour, but they were outplayed by

England. On top of the cricketing world.

Barely a decade ago England were officially the worst Test side, now

they are officially the best. Earlier, the fans had flocked in

fancy dress, a blend of the strange and the even stranger. There was

only one decent impression of a cricket team. Jimmy Anderson

blowing away the Indian batting with three early wickets. And when

Sachin Tendulkar was run out for 40, India's hopes of any respectability

seemed to go with him. Some hitting at last gave them something to

cheer about, but it still did not dampen England's party as they

sealed their moment of history. A country once a byword for

mediocrity, now the best in the business. I am very proud of the

way the guys played under pressure. These are big series and you either

come out smelling of roses or it does not work out your weight.

Thankfully we have been in the ascendancy. English cricket has

seen some lows, but today it scaled the heights. No. 1 in the world,

and in this form, richly deserved. The veteran Broadcaster, Robert

Robinson, has died in hospital in London at the age of 83. He was

probably best known for his role in presenting Ask the Family, Call My

Bluff and Brain of Britain. When the BBC wanted someone to

present the first programme of people's letters, Robert Robinson

was the best choice. I will be reading your own letters and I hope

they will be critical and frightfully disobedience and help

save television from complacency. He delighted in awkward questions.

MS Mansfield I know you won't think I am rude if I say, a visit to you

it is like a visit to the Tower of London, you are both institutions.

I wonder what it feels like to belong to the public? Some of them

gave back as good as they got. feel the same way as the Tower of

London Fields. This goes on to your buttocks, loosen your trousers.

could make fun of himself. He travelled round India starting in

the BBC doctor's surgery getting his injections. On radio, he used

his wit and idiosyncrasy, presenting the Today programme in

1973 on the day Britain entered the Common Market. Will the British

streets before Frenchman forcing butter on passers-by. No, not

really, the outside world or little evidence about the bacon and eggs

and a Sunday and not Dutch cheese will be served in Britain.

style of programme-making went out of fashion and he has been accused

of sneering. Eventually he was left behind as television became more

informal and less respectful. He turned to presenting quiz shows,

Brain of Britain, ask the family and Call My Bluff. People think all

those names and all that has been said is the start of the game, that