good morning. welcome to breakfast with sally nugent and ben thompson. our headlines today... six people remain missing as rescue teams struggle to get inside the sunken super yacht off the sicilian coast. former president barack obama tells democrats that america is ready for a new chapter with kamala harris as president. america's waiting for a better story. we are ready for a president kamala harris. good morning. british holiday—makers will need to spend £6 to enter eu countries as soon as next summer under plans by the european union. ollie pope on captaining his country for the first time. but how will a new look england fair without ben

stokes? we have some wet and windy weather to come today across the northern half of the country. further south it will be blustery, but also brighter. all the details shortly. hello, good morning. it's wednesday 21st august. our main story. six people remain missing off the coast of sicily, as rescue teams struggle to get inside the luxury yacht which sank during a storm on monday. the search will resume this morning as rescuers continue to attempt to get access to the cabins. one body has been recovered, which is believed to be that of the vessel's chef. our reporter graham satchell has more. cctv footage from the early hours of monday morning. through the raging storm, you can just see the lights of the luxury sailing yacht the bayesian, anchored offshore. but within minutes, as the wind intensifies, the lights disappear.

this rescue operation is now entering its third day and conditions are difficult. the wreckage is more than 150ft underwater. divers are using remotely operated vehicles to help them find usable access points. still trapped inside are believed to be six missing people. the bayesian is one of the world's largest luxury sailing yachts, with the second tallest mast ever built. it had 22 people on board when it sank — ten crew and 12 guests. one of those missing is mike lynch, described as the british bill gates. he hit the headlines when he sold his company autonomy to hewlett—packard for billions of pounds. mr lynch's18—year—old daughter hannah is also missing. they lived in suffolk. for the local community here, a feeling of immense shock. the family are well known in the local area and obviously it's just a very sad and awful thing. and the family are very fond of the local countryside, protecting the river deben valley,

and have opened their house, i believe, and their gardens to the public before. yeah, very, very community—minded people. the head of morgan stanley international, jonathan bloomer, was also on board and is feared dead. we're just terribly sad for the family. we're coping the best we can, and we're just all supporting each other. he was my elder by half an hour, so it means a lot when you lose a twin brother. 15 people survived the tragedy, including a one—year—old baby girl, seen here leaving hospital. british investigators are now in sicily, working to assess the disaster and determine what measures were taken on board to mitigate the extreme weather, but they know hopes have all but disappeared of finding anyone alive. graham satchell, bbc news. let's talk now to bethany bell who is in sicily for us this morning. the search resumes once again. what

can we expect from it? well, divers are continuing to go down to trying to get into the body of the superyacht. what we understand as it takes them about a minute to get down that deep, it is extremely deep, and then they are allowed to stay down for ten minutes, and then they have to come up minutes, and then they have to come up again. many of the access points to the yacht are blocked, we understand, but they are also working, we're told, with remote controlled vehicles which can stay underwater for much longer than the divers can. and as we heard in that report, the hopes are fading at the prospect of finding anyone still alive down there. but they are searching for the six missing people, and meanwhile the survivors have been given care here by the

emergency services, and one emergency services, and one emergency services, and one emergency service doctor who treated some of the survivors said that the word they all seemed to use was the word they all seemed to use was the word darkness, the darkness that they experienced when the waves hit they experienced when the waves hit the ship and they were floundering in the water before they were picked up. so this was really an extremely traumatic experience for the survivors, and meanwhile the search is continuing, we are told, at full energy, to try to find the missing people. for energy, to try to find the missing eo le, ., ., energy, to try to find the missing --eole. ., ., �* ., , ., ~ energy, to try to find the missing --eole. ., ., �* ., people. for now, bethany, thank you. bethany bell— people. for now, bethany, thank you. bethany bell live _ people. for now, bethany, thank you. bethany bell live in _ people. for now, bethany, thank you. bethany bell live in sicily _ people. for now, bethany, thank you. bethany bell live in sicily for - people. for now, bethany, thank you. bethany bell live in sicily for us. - bethany bell live in sicily for us. sally has the rest of the day's stories for us. thank you, ben. former president barack obama is the latest high—profile democrat to rally support for kamala harris, speaking on day two of the party's national convention in chicago. during his keynote speech, mr obama said the us is ready for a new chapter with ms harris as president.

he called on the democrats to get out and vote, saying november's election will be very close. we do not need four— election will be very close. we do not need four more _ election will be very close. we do not need four more years - election will be very close. we do not need four more years of - election will be very close. we do l not need four more years of bluster and bumbling and chaos. we have seen that movie before, and we all know that movie before, and we all know that the sequel is usually worse. cheering america is ready for a new chapter. america is ready for a new chapter. america is ready for a better story. we are ready for a president kamala harris. cheering our correspondent gary o'donoghue joins us from chicago. how much weight to the obamas carry in a situation like this? fix, weight to the obamas carry in a situation like this?— weight to the obamas carry in a situation like this? a huge amount of weiuht. situation like this? a huge amount of weight they — situation like this? a huge amount of weight. they are _ situation like this? a huge amount of weight. they are perhaps - situation like this? a huge amount of weight. they are perhaps the i situation like this? a huge amount i of weight. they are perhaps the most important people in the democratic party aside from the current nominee

and perhaps the president himself too. they are royalty, in effect, the closest thing the democrats get to it. they bring a sprinkling of stardust to occasions like this. their endorsement was incredibly important to kamala harris when she became the nominee, and their support for the campaign will be equally important, and they have obviously decided to get their hands dirty, because not only were they cheering the crowd up and urging them to go out and do something, to get out and vote in support the nominee, they were also laying into donald trump, laying into him in a kind of personal way that i don't really think i've heard them do before, mocking him, calling him pretty much every insult under the sun that you could say in prime—time television, so they believe that this is going to be a tight fight, and it is clearly time from their point of view for the gloves to come off. ,., , point of view for the gloves to come off. , ., ~' point of view for the gloves to come off. ., , . off. gary, thank you very much indeed. gary o'donoghue reporting for us.

the us secretary of state has ended his latest tour of the middle east. he warned there is no more time to wait. antony blinken said that israel had accepted the latest proposals, and he expected hamas to do the same. our message is simple, it's clear and it's urgent. we need to get the ceasefire and hostage agreement over the finish line, and we need to do it now. time is of the essence. king charles is to meet the families of three girls who were fatally stabbed at a dance class in southport last month. it follows the king's visit to the town yesterday, where he met members of the community, including emergency workers and local leaders. he also had a private meeting with some of the children who had survived the attack.

eating two slices of ham a day can increase the risk of developing type two diabetes according to a large study. data analysed by the university of cambridge also found that consuming 100 grams of unprocessed red meat a day, around as much as a small steak, may lead to a 10% higher risk of developing the disease. we will get an official update on the uk's finances later on this morning, including the country's total debt. the figures from the office for national statistics will indicate how much wiggle room the new chancellor, rachel reeves, will have when she sets out spending plans in the autumn. ben has been looking at this for us. yes. this is a bit like the monthly statement you get from your bank. it tells us how much money the government is spending compared to what it has coming in — and how big the total debt pile has become. what we know at the moment is that

injune, it had reached the highest debt since 1962, worth almost the same as the total value of all goods and services sold in the economy. you may well think these huge numbers, and we are talking billions, bear little relation to your daily life, however the state of the public finances will directly affect how much the government can spend on day—to—day services that we all use. the chancellor, rachel reeves, will be setting out her spending plans in the budget at the end of october. we know some public services will be protected, like health and education, but today's figures will reveal how much she has for other things like transport, policing and courts. that's because the uk like most big economies tend to spend more than it has coming in in taxes. self—imposed rules mean the government needs to show that it is trying to rein in that spending within five years. how does it plug the gap? major tax rises have been ruled out, so no increase to income

tax, national insurance or vat. in the government says it will only borrow to invest in big projects, not day—to—day spending. so this morning we will get a hint as to how much the government may need to cut spending on some services in order to balance the books. thank you, ben. taylor swift has finished the european leg of her eras tour with a record—breaking show at wembley stadium. it was her eighth concert at the london venue this summer, setting a new record for any solo singer. during her tour she has played to almost 1.2 million people just here she has played to almost 1.2 million peoplejust here in she has played to almost 1.2 million people just here in the she has played to almost 1.2 million peoplejust here in the uk she has played to almost 1.2 million people just here in the uk alone, and there is an estimate that has brought around £1 billion into the economy. 1.2 million people! it is an incredible number of people. but you sort of get a sense when you see the people like that filling that stadium, and then she has done the european tour as well. she had a bit

of a break, so she did some dates in london and then went and came back. when she is very good life, isn't she? you like yes, i was very lucky that i was able to go and see her on one of those days, and she does a very good show. it is 12 minutes past six. here's carol with a look at this morning's weather. on song, i hope, carol! we might not be singing, but the weather for the next few days is, i'm trying to find a polite way to put it, not great. technical words there! we don't need any more. good morning, everybody. we are looking at what in 20 weather over the next couple of days, particularly but not exclusively western scotland. today we are looking at windy conditions at the northern half of the country, at the moment we have a few showers but the rain will pile in across much of scotland, getting into northern ireland and north wales and north—west england as we go through

the day. it will tend to be patchy out towards the east and come further south, and we are looking at drier and brighter conditions, but a lot of cloud building, and wherever you are it's going to be blustery or windy, blustery and the south but certainly windy in the north, with some gales likely with exposure. temperatures 13 to about 22 degrees. then as we head on through the evening and overnight, you can see how the rain pushes again steadily northwards, another batch comes in right behind it, so these rainfall totals really adding up. the wind strengthening, especially through the irish sea and western parts of scotland, once again touching gale force with exposure. further south it will still be blustery, but not as windy or as wet further north. temperatures higher than they are, a fresh start this morning, 12—16 hour overnight lows. then tomorrow we

still have all this rain pushing northwards and also eastwards, moving across parts of england and also wales, tending to fizzle as it does so. behind that we are looking at a mixture of sunshine in blustery showers. temperatures 1a to about 21 degrees north to south. and beyond that, the weather does remain fairly unsettled. so i wasn't kidding when i said that we are looking at rather miserable weather for some, but with scotland in particular and the west, the risk of flooding and also disruption, because at the moment we are looking at that. it is august, and it does feel quite autumnal. yes, that weekend is not looking quite as horrible as the next couple of days for some parts of the country, but the south seeing something just a little bit drier than the north. carol, thank you. the time now is just about to turn a quarter past six. good morning. the family of barnaby webber,

who was tragically killed in a stabbing in nottingham last year, have made theirfirst donation through the charity they set up in his name, to support young people in need. the first grant is going to someone very special, who you may recognise. isla grist has the rare skin condition epidermolysis bullosa and has appeared on breakfast alongside graeme souness. after seeing isla and graeme's interview, barnaby�*s family decided they wanted to meet her. our reporterjohn maguire has more. are we going into the actual bbc building? the webber family have been forced to endure one of the hardest years imaginable. their son and charlie's brother, barnaby, was one of the three people killed during a series of knife attacks in nottingham last year. since then, they've set up a foundation in his name and raised money to secure barnaby�*s legacy so that some good may come out of something so evil.

this and they're here in salford to meet the very first person to be supported by the foundation. hey, isla. hi. lovely to see you again. hi. i've got some people here who wanted to meet you. this is emma, charlie and david. hello. and they wanted to say hello. 16—year—old isla grist has inspired so many people as an ambassador for the charity deborah that works for those like isla living with the rare genetic disorder epidermolysis bullosa, eb. so this is the first - time we've done this. so you'll have to excuse me. um, we wanted to make the first donation from his foundation - to somebody who is facing challenges in their life _ that can be anything, - that can be like charlie's, you know, facing challenges because he lost his brotherl and how it happened. and you're facing, every day you have to face, you know, j all the stuff you have to go through. - and we would like to make our very first donation, an award, _ if that's the right word, to you.

thank you very much. because you're so special. i think you're so brave. and i know he's brave and it's . really difficult, life, sometimes. anything comes to mind? um, maybe a wheelchair that you can lift and put in a car. because my one... what do you mean, lift? like an electric wheelchair that's not heavy. you can take apart, collapse it and put it in a car. because my one, you have to... it doesn't break down? it doesn't break down. it's 100, maybe 113 kilograms. it's heavy, isn't it? so something thatjust makes it easier for you to _ get around and about? yeah. the charity relay swim, taken on by a team including graeme souness and isla's dad andy last summer, raised huge amounts of money and awareness. it's incredible to see the change that we're doing, not just in a few years, but now. no one knew about eb. we would have to fight for everything that we got, because we were like, "oh, but we've never heard of your condition." it's not like something

like cerebral palsy or autism. it's not known. and it's the recognition not only of the pain isla lives with every day, but also of the work she's doing to help others like her that lead to the webber family choosing her to be the very first recipient of a grant from the barnaby webber foundation. i think things happen i for reasons sometimes, and i was watching you. i've seen you and graeme. i'd watched you on on bbc. breakfast quite a few times. i think you've been on two or three times now, haven't you? _ and i was so inspired - by what you did, and we've had the most horrible year, - as you can imagine, and itjust suddenly thought, you know, - it would be perfect if we were able to meet you. we're really proud i of how brave you are. and yeah, you're - inspiring young lady. your family are incredibly courageous as well. you know, it's. .. yeah. and you're courageous. support from friends,

family and also strangers provides great comfort to them all as people have rallied round to help and to raise money for their causes. the biggest thing is a lot of people, when everything first happened out of the kindness, we had a lot of donations straight into the the gofundme. both families face daunting private battles ahead while also in public fighting to help others. they are determined to make a difference in any way they can. it's nice to meet you. john maguire, bbc news, salford. what an amazing thing to be able to do. lovely to see isla again. out of something so sad, lovely to see something so sad, lovely to see something so sad, lovely to see something so good. let's have a look at the papers. chancellor rachel reeves plans tax rise amid alarm over black hole

despite the recent pick—up in the economy, the guardian says. the i brits without new seven euro eu visa face being turned away at airport next year, the front page warns. italian prosecutors are investigating whether "hatches left open by crew members" may have caused the yacht to sink in the storm, the daily telegraph reports. and the times warns against eating a "ham sandwich a day" because of the findings from a university of cambridge study of type 2 diabetes. they said having two slices of ham per day could increase the risk. it is a really big study they have done. you probably would have thought previously that hand was quite healthy. and easy. perhaps thatis quite healthy. and easy. perhaps that is the point, if it is too easy, maybe it is not that great for you. another study that suggests we are all working when we are supposed to be on holiday, so if you go away for a week or you have some time

off, 42% of the british population apparently still work whilst on holiday. 42%! and the more you earn, the more likely you are to be working while you are away, and they found this out because of the number of people asking for good wi—fi in holiday lets and hotels to make sure they can stay connected to the office. i wonder how that goes down with the rest of the family. if everybody is doing it, i guess. they are probably on the wi—fi anyway! it is phones, isn't it? everyone is on their phones. an astonishing number. put the phone down! and put the paper down may be as well! for now. with a week to go until the paralympics games kick off in paris, reigning highjump champion jonathan broom—edwards says another gold medal is his only target at this summer's competition. the 36—year—old is also the reigning world champion and peaking atjust the right time to make history. our reporter charlie slater has been to meet him.

whilst my body can do it, whilst i'm still competitive, i should do it and i am going to do it. jonathan broom—edwards is 36 years old. he's the reigning world champion, the reigning paralympic champion, and because of his age, everyone is saying, well, maybe you should think about calling it a day. no chance. it's the mind that gives up before the body. i genuinely believe that. i could have given up when i ruptured my achilles in 2018, i didn't. i learned more about myself, and ifound enjoyment in it. so i'm going to keep going as long as i can. you really mean that, don't you? when you said, i will do it, i see it in your eyes — you mean it, right? i mean it! whilst i'm still in the sport, um, i'll do it. but, you know, there's also, like, i'm kind of gunning for sstrictly. strictly come dancing, coming knocking, you know, start working my hips like, you know. but there's other opportunities, i'm sure, that that can come as a result of sport. we've got a pretty much

near enough home games. the time zones are the same. my family and friends aren't having to wake up at three in the morning to watch me, you know, back in the uk, when i was in tokyo. it's going to be phenomenal. and off the back of the learnings from kobe 2024, ifeel i'm in great shape. obviously, what will be will be, but i will do all in my power so i can go out and enjoy myself in front of pretty much like a home crowd. what would it mean to become a double paralympic champion? well, it's got a nice ring to it, hasn't it? it would mean the world to me. that was charlie slater reporting. illegal camp as a dumping huge amounts of waste and risking wildfires along the shores of thirlmere in the lake district according to staff. staff working for united utilities which owns the

reservoir say that this summer was just as bad as during the covid pandemic. andrew wright would probably prefer to concentrate on his dayjob as a forester with united utilities. instead, he's sacrificing more and more of his time to tidy up after those too idle and reckless to do it themselves. and disposable barbecues, andrew, are a serious risk, aren't they? they really are. we're finding them in the environment all the time. along with the fire pits, disposable barbecues are the other thing that keep me awake at night in the summer. thirlmere is a beautiful and iconic location, but it seems like it's under siege, with litter and damage getting worse. i've seen really appalling stuff. whole campsites being left with multiple tents, often brand new with a receipt still in them. i've seen air mattresses, cans of beer, bottles of alcohol, bags of rotting food, human waste. you name it, i've found it out there.

the question is why? we thought this was something that was kind of exclusive to the lockdowns during covid, but we've seen an uptick in this last couple of years. and i'd say that this summer has been as bad as any. we're seeing a lot of posts on social media sites such as instagram and tiktok, which are promoting these areas for wild camping under the guise that they're really wild, they�* re unspoiled. you can come here and effectively do what you like. you can see with a fire like this that's been built into the ground, it's scorched the earth. and had we not had so much damp weather recently, well, the potential for something like this to spread and destroy acres of forest is real. what we're seeing is people attempting to make campfires, and they're going in there and they're hacking down our trees. what scares me as a forester is the trees that you can cut down with a hand axe, they're small diameter trees, which are the understorey. it's the next generation of woodland that people are damaging. and if those trees get hacked down, there won't be a forest here in 50 years' time for people to enjoy. united utilities says

thirlmere is there for people to make the most of, but some may ask if tougher penalties are needed for the few who abuse it. still to come on the programme. an incredibly rare star wars action figure has become the most expensive toy ever to be sold at auction for a cool toy ever to be sold at auction for a cool, wait for it. £1 million. so we're going to work out why some toys are worth... £1 million? it was specific, though. it is a bobba fett, if you didn't know that already. you write look at you knowing your star was! there are not many around. we will explain why a little later. but if you have got a rare toy at home and or you have found one that turns out to be valuable, crucially, did you ever play with it? or is it in the box. let us know, all the ways to do so at the bottom of the screen. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. a very good morning, welcome to bbc london. i'm thomas magill.

residents living in a block of flats in bromley that has caught fire twice in two years say they have had enough, and no longer want to live in the complex. two people were hospitalised after a blaze at st mark's square earlier this month. that happened after a fire occured at the same block in 2022. a spokesperson for st mark's square said, "ensuring residents are supported and the buildings are safe continues to be our top priority." after eight nights packing out wembley stadium, the european leg of taylor swift's eras tour came to an end last night. the run was a new record for any solo singer, which was last set by michael jackson with his bad tour in 1988. in the uk alone, she played to almost 1.2 million people, generating an estimated £1 billion for the country's economy. notting hill carnival takes place this bank holiday weekend. mahogany is a group of artists who for over 50 years have been designing carnival costumes in the heart of harlesden. bbc london has been behind the scenes to take a sneak peek at this year's designs.

anaya has been involved with mahogany for her entire life. the bigger costumes take six weeks. something like this will take maybe a day to make, because it's small and it's really for a child. it's a baby one. everyone's got family in here. i'm a mahogany baby, but even my auntie, and everyone, has come through mahogany. whether you've been here five seconds, a hundred years, it's definitely, yeah, i would say it's definitely a family. a south london council is considering plans to turn an empty police station into a luxury hotel. a developer wants to turn the former station on streatham high road into a 57—room boutique establishment. it closed in 2015 when the police relocated down the street. let's take a look at the tubes now. now onto the weather with kawser. hello there, good morning. well, today we're looking

at a largely dry day. there'll be some spells of sunshine around in the morning, although it's likely to be hazy in places with high cloud around, and cloud in general will tend to build as we head through the day, but it should stay largely dry. there will still be some sunny spells around, just maybe one or two isolated showers and temperatures widely reaching around 19 to 22 celsius, so around average for the time of year. but the winds will continue to pick up from the southwest, and it does become quite breezy as we head through the night, clearer skies and a bit more of a milder night compared with last night. so overnight lows of 1a to 16 celsius. now looking ahead to the next few days and it is quite unsettled. we have low pressure to the north of us and these weather fronts bringing with it the chance of some outbreaks of rain and some strong winds as well, but some uncertainty with the details. now, thursday does look like it should be largely dry to start, with some patchy rain possible later, but it is a windy day, gusts of up to around 40mph and temperatures around average for the time of year. that's it from me. the bbc news app has more on the phased reopening

of somerset house following a fire there last weekend. an investigation is ongoing into what happened. i'll be back in half an hour. but for now, let's cross back to ben and sally. hello, this is breakfast with sally nugent and ben thompson. rules for travellers going to the eu from non—member countries will be changing over the next 18 months, meaning that for the first time brits going to popular holiday destinations, like spain and france, will have to pay in advance for a visa waiver. potential for chaos if we don't get the timing right. ben has the details. yes, we have already seen changes at the border when we go on holiday to eu countries, things like using different passport cues, getting

exit and entry stamps. more changes are under way and they could come without cost, they will come with a cost. and we need be organised. so it doesn't spoil your holiday. good morning. british holiday holiday—makers off to the eu will see the new requirements potentially as soon as next summer, including a payment of 7 euros, about £6, for a new visa waiver. there are two main changes coming in. the first is an electronic entry and exit system. the second is european travel information and authorisation system, a mouthful, but this is basically a form for any non—eu passport holders to fill in and pay for before travelling. the first one of those, the entry/exit system, will track when and where people enter and leave the eu, to make sure that you have not stayed over the allowed 90 days and six month period correct or in six month period. fingerprints will be taken and a face scan for the first time. but we

won't need to have passports stamped. the biggest change for most of us will be the etias, the weaver —— the waiver system. it will include passport details, where you are saying, plus a cost of 7 euros or £6. you have to do this before you travel. the area covered doesn't include ireland or cyprus though. this is a bit like the visa waiver scheme you may have used if you have been on holiday to the united states. the european union says the entry/exit system should be running by this november. the etias form and 7 euros payments should then begin by the middle of next year. potentially as early as may. but don't fret, there will be a six—month transition period at first, so you won't be refused entry if you have forgotten, but everything else is in order. however, expect by november next

year you will need to have filled in and etias form and paid the money before you go on holiday. so the question is, what if, when all of this is fully in place, you were to turn up at an airport or ferry terminal having forgotten to complete the new requirement. from what i can see, etias will be a lot more _ from what i can see, etias will be a lot more user—friendly than the american — lot more user—friendly than the american system. first of all, it is much _ american system. first of all, it is much cheaper, just 7 euros or £6. it is valid _ much cheaper, just 7 euros or £6. it is valid for— much cheaper, just 7 euros or £6. it is valid for three years or until your— is valid for three years or until your passport expires, whichever is the sooner. and crucially, the expectation is that the vast majority_ expectation is that the vast majority of holiday— makers will get the etias_ majority of holiday— makers will get the etias issued within minutes of putting _ the etias issued within minutes of putting in— the etias issued within minutes of putting in the online application. so, putting in the online application. 50. if— putting in the online application. 50. if you — putting in the online application. so, if you forget and you turn up at the airport— so, if you forget and you turn up at the airport and you have only got a couple _ the airport and you have only got a couple of _ the airport and you have only got a couple of hours before your flight, you probably won't be too late. we have you probably won't be too late. have also you probably won't be too late. - have also been out to ask what potential travellers think about the changes. i think it is typical of the eumpean _ i think it is typical of the

european union. - i think it is typical of the european union. and i i think it is typical of the - european union. and because i voted to leave, i_ european union. and because i voted to leave, ithink— european union. and because i voted to leave, i think now— european union. and because i voted to leave, i think now that _ european union. and because i voted to leave, i think now that was - european union. and because i voted to leave, i think now that was a - to leave, i think now that was a mistake — to leave, i think now that was a mistake and _ to leave, i think now that was a mistake and we _ to leave, i think now that was a mistake and we should - to leave, i think now that was a mistake and we should get - to leave, i think now that was a| mistake and we should get back to leave, i think now that was a i mistake and we should get back in because _ mistake and we should get back in because otherwise _ mistake and we should get back in because otherwise those - mistake and we should get back in because otherwise those kind - mistake and we should get back in because otherwise those kind of. because otherwise those kind of things— because otherwise those kind of things are — because otherwise those kind of things are going _ because otherwise those kind of things are going to _ because otherwise those kind of things are going to happen- because otherwise those kind of| things are going to happen again because otherwise those kind of- things are going to happen again and again _ things are going to happen again and again but _ things are going to happen again and again but it— things are going to happen again and again. but it won't _ things are going to happen again and again. but it won't stop _ things are going to happen again and again. but it won't stop me going. i again. but it won't stop me going. you can't — again. but it won't stop me going. you can't even _ again. but it won't stop me going. you can't even get _ again. but it won't stop me going. you can't even get a _ again. but it won't stop me going. you can't even get a cup - again. but it won't stop me going. you can't even get a cup of- again. but it won't stop me going. you can't even get a cup of coffee| you can't even get a cup of coffee for 7_ you can't even get a cup of coffee for 7 euros, — you can't even get a cup of coffee for7 euros, so— you can't even get a cup of coffee for 7 euros, so doesn't— you can't even get a cup of coffee for 7 euros, so doesn't make i you can't even get a cup of coffee for 7 euros, so doesn't make a i you can't even get a cup of coffeej for 7 euros, so doesn't make a lot of difference _ for 7 euros, so doesn't make a lot of difference. i— for 7 euros, so doesn't make a lot of difference-— of difference. i didn't want to leave europe _ of difference. i didn't want to leave europe anyway. - of difference. i didn't want to leave europe anyway. it's i of difference. i didn't want to | leave europe anyway. it'sjust of difference. i didn't want to i leave europe anyway. it'sjust an extra _ leave europe anyway. it'sjust an extra tax — leave europe anyway. it'sjust an extra tax to _ leave europe anyway. it'sjust an extra tax to go on holiday and explore — extra tax to go on holiday and explore other countries in the world — explore other countries in the world. not great. i explore other countries in the world. not great.— explore other countries in the world. not great. i do not agree with this tax. _ world. not great. i do not agree with this tax. i _ world. not great. i do not agree with this tax. i think _ world. not great. i do not agree with this tax. i think it _ world. not great. i do not agree with this tax. i think it is - world. not great. i do not agree with this tax. i think it is really i with this tax. i think it is really unfair with— with this tax. i think it is really unfair with returning _ with this tax. i think it is really. unfair with returning citizens and from _ unfair with returning citizens and from france _ unfair with returning citizens and from france. sorry— unfair with returning citizens and from france. sorry if— unfair with returning citizens and from france. sorry if my- unfair with returning citizens and from france. sorry if my englishl unfair with returning citizens and i from france. sorry if my english is not perfect — from france. sorry if my english is not perfect. why— from france. sorry if my english is not perfect. why do _ from france. sorry if my english is not perfect. why do you _ from france. sorry if my english is not perfect. why do you have i from france. sorry if my english is not perfect. why do you have to i from france. sorry if my english is. not perfect. why do you have to pay to come _ not perfect. why do you have to pay to come in _ not perfect. why do you have to pay to come in my — not perfect. why do you have to pay to come in my country? _ to come in my country? it to come in my country? it makes _ to come in my country? it makes no _ to come in my country? it makes no sense. i to come in my country? it makes no sense. of. to come in my country? it makes no sense. . ., , it makes no sense. of course, the remaining — it makes no sense. of course, the remaining specific _ it makes no sense. of course, the remaining specific dates _ it makes no sense. of course, the remaining specific dates still- it makes no sense. of course, the | remaining specific dates still needs to be confirmed by the european union. but these changes are worth bearing in mind if you are planning a holiday next summer, or perhaps a

ski trip the following winter. so, 2025. i know there is a lot of detail there. there is a full article on the bbc news website. full details of how it will affect any of us travelling to the eu next year. i have a feeling you are going to be studied in airport queues telling us this story next year. its. queues telling us this story next ear. �* . queues telling us this story next ear. . ., i, year. a nice european city, perhaps. no chance. — year. a nice european city, perhaps. no chance, manchester— year. a nice european city, perhaps. no chance, manchester airport i no chance, manchester airport here you come. more things to remember to do. still a lot to be ironed out. we will keep you updated on any changes. john is here with the sport. and you have a fabulous interview coming up, marking the 60th anniversary of much of the day. yes, it has been a regularfixture for the last 60 years. —— match of

the day. we have been speaking to gary lineker. we will be hearing from him shortly. we are talking about captaining your country this morning. still the greatest honour for any sportsperson, i think. that is the honourfor ollie pope, who will be leading out his country in the test for england against sri lanka today. only four people have done that in the last 15 years. it is a very special honour. that is what he has called it. he comes in for the usual captain, ben stokes. a different phase this time around leading the team against sri lanka in the first of these three tests. it is a new look team as well. now james anderson or ben stokes for these matters, but ollie pope said he never dreamt he would be in this position. it's a massive honour for me to lead the team and captain your country, that's a massive honour in itself. i wouldn't say it's always been something that i've sort of dreamt about as a kid. i think your first thing

was trying to get into the team. but i guess you could say, i guess you could say that as well. but yeah, like i said, it's a massive honour and something i don't take lightly, and it is a great opportunity for me. the other big news this morning is that the world number one in men's tennis jannik sinner, failed two drugs tests back in march. sinner who is an australian open champion and was beaten in the quarter finals at wimbledon this summer was found with a trace of an anabolic steroid that can build muscle mass in his system. he avoided a suspension though after succesfully appealing — his team claimed the substance had inadvertatly found its way into his system from a cream used on a cut by his physiotherapist and will compete at the us open. qualifying continues for next week's tournament in new york, with success for more british players. great britain's lily miyazaki is into the second round of the qualifiers after beating slovenian dalila jakupovic in straight sets. she reached the second round of

the tournament proper last year. and billy harris is safely through to the second round of qualifying as well, after beating argentinian juan manuel cerundolo. heather watson, pauljubb and sonay kartal all play their second round matches later today. for a long time an england regular, what does the future hold for chelsea's raheem sterling? for a second straight game he has been left out of their squad having been excluded from their opening game of the season against manchester city. ben chilwell also not included on the squad list submitted to uefa ahead of their european match to come. yet more plaudits for phil foden, who has been named the professional football association player of the year. the manchester city and england

midfielder scored 27 goals in all competitions as city won an historic fourth successive premier league, and he became the youngest player to have won six league titles at the age of 23. it was a family affair for it was a family affairfor him it was a family affair for him last night. cole palmer was named men's young player of the year, after scoring 22 goals in his first season for chelsea. it's the first time since the 2009—10 campaign that both men's awards have gone to english players, back then, wayne rooney and james milner won the awards. manchester city forward khadija shaw took home the women's player of the year, after finishing as the top scorer in the women's super league last season. it has been a regular fixture it has been a regularfixture in our homes since 1964. this month much of the day marking its 60th birthday. it remains the longest running football show in the world. to reflect that landmark moment we have been speaking to the longest—running presenter, gary lineker, who has hit is almost on of 25 years fronting the iconic show.

match of the day theme music gary, with match of the day turning 60, we've got some clips to show you. oh, wow, 0k. all right? returning on a regular basis after a gap of four seasons. and we'll be doing our best to be sharp. oof! your first appearance as a pundit? i know. i didn't do punditry for very long, um, because i wanted des' job! just because they've lost the first game, i'm not going to change my mind. so, yeah, i went in and did a bit of punditry, but i was already doing a bit of presenting on radio and stuff like that. i suppose we've got to show you as well... yeah. ..the first time you presented on the programme. we start though, with division one champions sunderland... i've certainly changed in appearance. i spotted a grey hair the other day, um, so, yeah. but, um, it was... yeah, it was more nerve—racking then, obviously, because you can't really practice telly? yeah. and i don't really get nervous at all. i didn't as a player, don't as a presenter. but i remember that first show, there were a few butterflies. 25 years, you've been

presenting the show. you've been involved with it longer than that. that's longer than your playing career. what does the show mean to you? it's been part of my life, big part of my life, right from the start. i watched it as a kid. um, it's the one night my dad let me stay up to watch match of the day. because a lot of the population don't have, you know, sky or tnt, or any of these streaming channels that show football and show the premier league, i think, you know, we've got — around half the population get their premier league fix from match of the day, and still do. how long do you see yourself continuing on match of the day? i don't know. um, it depends how long they want me, i suppose. but, um, i mean, ilove doing it at the moment. um, i've still got another year left, at least. so, um, we'll have to wait and see what happens. obviously, it's an ever changing feast, football, and television and football, and rights of the premier league and stuff like that.

so, all of these things will play a part, but ijust feel it's been an absolute privilege to have presented it for 25 years now. i must be getting old! he is clearly still enjoying it. from what he was saying there there is no indication that he is thinking about stepping back from a prestigious role. it has been a regular fixture in our homes was such a long time. we'll be hearing more from gary and showing the extended interview later in the programme at about past eight. thank you very much indeed. it is one of the bestjobs in telly. why would you walk away? it is the dream. still going strong, isn't it? everybody still gets their regular footballing fix from it. you never get any hassle or grief from viewers, saying what comes first in the running order. not one bit. i love seeing how the fashion changes, the studios, the technology. it was pretty basic 60 years ago.

i quite like the retro the old days. like me. let's go to carol. good morning. a beautiful start to the day. as you can see from one of our weather watchers pictures this morning. that scene will change through the day because it will turn wetter and windier, courtesy of this area of low pressure. you can the first weather front coming in, that will bring in some rain and strong winds. if we follow it all the way back into the atlanta goal of this is coming our way in the next couple of days. many of us starting off on a dry and bright note. the rain will margin across northern ireland, much of scotland, into north—west england and north—west wales. rain in the east of scotland will be patio. as we come south across the rest of wales, the rest of england, brighter

conditions. the sunshine hazy, but the cloud building through the day. the other half of the story is the wind. blustery through the country, but when the across the north, with coastal gales. these black circles represent the strength of the gusts. temperatures today range from 13 to about 22 degrees. as we head through the evening and overnight period, the evening and overnight period, the first batch of rain pushes across scotland and northern england, then income is the second batch moving across northern ireland, northern england and scotland. the rainfall totals will be mounting up. some clear skies further south, be mounting up. some clear skies furthersouth, but be mounting up. some clear skies further south, but once again windy, gales through the irish sea. temperatures are a little bit higher than they have been this morning. 12 to about 16 degrees. as we head into tomorrow, we have got this weather front which is still connected to all the weather front bringing all

the rain. this one has got the remnants of hurricane ernest 0. that is just enhancing the amount of rainfall. pushing southwards and eastwards across england and wales. through the day you will find it will tend to fizzle. behind that band of rain we are looking at sunshine, but still blustery showers in the north and west. temperatures 14 to 21 degrees. here is the next lot of rain waiting in the wings, crossing us overnight. what he will find is it is attached to this weatherfront, will find is it is attached to this weather front, will push find is it is attached to this weatherfront, will push northwards and eastwards, but we also have this part of it which is coming in. lots of rain in the forecast for the next couple of days. we are going to start with a very strong winds in the north of england, 40 to 50 mph. the rain and wind will ease through the day. any remnants of the rain clearing the forest south—east. we have got further showers coming in across the north and west. so

basically, it is going to turn really unsettled for the next few days. but into the weekend we have got rain to clear the south—east. a few showers in scotland. they will last until monday, if you have the bank holiday, and i last until monday, if you have the bank holiday, and i know last until monday, if you have the bank holiday, and i know not everybody does. we will hang onto that. clearing, a bit of sun. thank you. facial palsy — or facial paralysis — is a condition that affects thousands of people in the uk. it causes drooping on one side of the face, which affects the ability to smile. seven—year—old mia was left feeling isolated by the condition. but, after receiving treatment from oxford university hospitals, she attended a party to meet other childrenjust like her for the first time. let's take a look.

mia was diagnosed with a brain tumour in march 2022, and had a operation to remove it. she was in hospital for about four weeks, and after, when she came out, she, um, developed facial palsy. she wouldn't look in the mirror, she wouldn't have her picture taken. um, and shejust knew something was different. there are over 50 causes of facial palsy for people, and the impact of that can be very wide ranging. it's one nerve in your body, but the facial nerve is responsible for moving the muscles of facial expression in your face, for smiling for laughing, for frowning. some people might have rehabilitation only. other people might have botox treatment to help with tight muscles, or difficulties, if their face is moving in a different way after facial palsy. and some people who completely don't have a smile at all, there are operations that can give

people back their smile. we see the facial palsy team about once a month, um, sometimes more. we talk all the time through email. um, everyone's just been fantastic. we think it's really important that children are able to meet other people with visible difference, and other children like them. um, and this event started in 2016, with a little boy who told me that he didn't — nobody knew he was friendly because he couldn't smile. the other important part of the day was the chance for parents to meet other parents of children with facial palsy, as well. she's still been talking about it, nonstop. it was so good to meet other people who are going through the same things. it was fantastic. and they smile at the end as well. the most canals have been an integral part of britain's waterways for centuries, but now the canal and river trust is warning that some

may be forced to close, if more investment isn't pumped into maintaining them. here is sophie long. the canals are fascinating. the incredible history of canals is, it's really enlightening. and as you're going along, you see a lot of places, a lot of things that have happened in the past, and of course what's going on in the future. and so it can trigger a lot of learning as you find the history of places. dating back over 250 years, this beloved relic of the industrial revolution has had a resurgence recently, with more and more people like bez and his dog taking advantage of the waterways. besides the mechanics of it, the wildlife is impressive. even in a city like nottingham, i've seen today two different species of dragonfly,

which are amazing creatures. but with increased popularity comes increased wear and tear. and with that, the need for repair. maintenance work is one of the canal and river trust's largest outgoings. it currently receives a grant from the government ofjust over £52 million, which is used to look after notjust the canals but the towpaths, reservoirs, locks and bridges that go with them. but that funding agreement runs out in 2027, and the new government is currently reviewing all public funding, which is causing deep concern. with rising costs and the impact of climate change, a reduced budget could be catastrophic for canals. we are not at the stage where we can name closures or exactly what will happen. what we're trying to do is raise everybody's awareness now that actually there's potential that we could lose these wonderful assets in years to come.

boat owners and those who live on canals hope the government will realise the value of what's at stake. these are very important assets, and we need to look after them. we need to be properly funded so that everybody can still use them. we've seen a massive increase just. this year in the amount of boats now using the river again. so you know, this this place here, it becomes like the riviera - sometimes in the summer. i would be devastated if, um, there was no funding for the canals, because i would a) not have somewhere beautiful to walk, and b) i'd end up homeless. the message from bez is clear. the history, the deep learning experiences, the nature, the camaraderie of other people that you meet on the canal. don't let it go. we can talk to sophie who is in

birmingham. sophie, there is a real warning that without extra cash, a lot of these places we take for granted could have to close? there are real fears _ granted could have to close? there are real fears about _ granted could have to close? there are real fears about that _ granted could have to close? there are real fears about that at - granted could have to close? there are real fears about that at the i are real fears about that at the moment. i am are real fears about that at the moment. iam in birmingham are real fears about that at the moment. i am in birmingham city centre. it is quite a fresh morning but i am here with two people who love the canals and can tell us more about them. alan, you are a volunteer. tell us what you do? i volunteer. tell us what you do? i have been a volunteer for more than eight _ have been a volunteer for more than eight years — have been a volunteer for more than eight years. i have got 4000 hours. i eight years. i have got 4000 hours. i started _ eight years. i have got 4000 hours. i started as — eight years. i have got 4000 hours. i started as a — eight years. i have got 4000 hours. i started as a gardener. i do like keeping, — i started as a gardener. i do like keeping, i— keeping, i do absolutely anything these _ keeping, i do absolutely anything these days. why keeping, i do absolutely anything these days— keeping, i do absolutely anything these days-— keeping, i do absolutely anything these da s. ~ , ., ., ., . ., these days. why do you do that? what rom ted these days. why do you do that? what prompted you — these days. why do you do that? what prompted you to _ these days. why do you do that? what prompted you to do — these days. why do you do that? what prompted you to do that? _ these days. why do you do that? what prompted you to do that? a _ these days. why do you do that? what prompted you to do that? a few i these days. why do you do that? what prompted you to do that? a few years| prompted you to do that? a few years a . o prompted you to do that? a few years auo i prompted you to do that? a few years ago i thought. — prompted you to do that? a few years ago i thought. i— prompted you to do that? a few years ago i thought, i must _ prompted you to do that? a few years ago i thought, i must do _ prompted you to do that? a few years ago i thought, i must do something . ago i thought, i must do something physicai~ _ ago i thought, i must do something physicai~ i_ ago i thought, i must do something physical. i live in birmingham. it's a great _ physical. i live in birmingham. it's a great thing to do. great people to meet _ a great thing to do. great people to meet i_ a great thing to do. great people to meet. i absolutely love a great thing to do. great people to meet. iabsolutely love it. a great thing to do. great people to meet. i absolutely love it. the first thing _ meet. i absolutely love it. the first thing i — meet. i absolutely love it. the first thing i wanted _ meet. iabsolutely love it. tue first thing i wanted to ask meet. iabsolutely love it. ti9 first thing i wanted to ask you meet. iabsolutely love it. the first thing i wanted to ask you this morning is, are there really more canals in birmingham than venice? that is what i have been told all my

life, that is what i have been told all my life. so _ that is what i have been told all my life. so i_ that is what i have been told all my life, so i must believe it, yes. it is true, i believe, yes.— life, so i must believe it, yes. it is true, i believe, yes. thank you for coming _ is true, i believe, yes. thank you for coming down _ is true, i believe, yes. thank you for coming down so _ is true, i believe, yes. thank you for coming down so early - is true, i believe, yes. thank you for coming down so early in i is true, i believe, yes. thank you for coming down so early in the l for coming down so early in the morning. people might think it is nice to potter around on boards —— boats. but it is much more important than that. ~ :, , :, ., than that. what is your role? hello, eve one. than that. what is your role? hello, everyone- i — than that. what is your role? hello, everyone. i work _ than that. what is your role? hello, everyone. i work as _ than that. what is your role? hello, everyone. i work as an _ than that. what is your role? hello, everyone. i work as an urban i everyone. i work as an urban engagement manager. my role is to brin- engagement manager. my role is to bring communities and have the connection between the community and the canal. _ connection between the community and the canal. to _ connection between the community and the canal, to do fun activities that really— the canal, to do fun activities that really iift — the canal, to do fun activities that really lift people's spirits and overcome social isolation. a lot of the social— overcome social isolation. a lot of the social prescribing work that goes _ the social prescribing work that goes on — the social prescribing work that goes on here in birmingham is due to our canals _ goes on here in birmingham is due to our canals to — goes on here in birmingham is due to our canals. to have this access to these _ our canals. to have this access to these canais _ our canals. to have this access to these canals within 15 minutes, half these canals within 15 minutes, half the population live near a canal, it is valued _ the population live near a canal, it is valued at — the population live near a canal, it is valued at over 1.1 billion to the nhs~ _ is valued at over 1.1 billion to the nhs~ it— is valued at over 1.1 billion to the nhs~ it is— is valued at over 1.1 billion to the nhs~ it is a — is valued at over 1.1 billion to the nhs. it is a huge asset to have.

what _ nhs. it is a huge asset to have. what would you say to the new government? there will be lots of people queueing up saying, we need public funding, and they might think that other things are perhaps more important? i that other things are perhaps more im ortant? ~' :, important? i think the government should rethink, _ important? i think the government should rethink, sit— important? i think the government should rethink, sit with _ important? i think the government should rethink, sit with us, - important? i think the government should rethink, sit with us, talk. should rethink, sit with us, talk through— should rethink, sit with us, talk through and look at the value that they cannot provide. the access to green _ they cannot provide. the access to green spaces, the connectivity, routes — green spaces, the connectivity, routes in — green spaces, the connectivity, routes in that out of city, transport route, the value it brings into the _ transport route, the value it brings into the economy. there are so many benefits _ into the economy. there are so many benefits to _ into the economy. there are so many benefits to the canals. the canals reaiiy _ benefits to the canals. the canals really need to be priority for the new government. that is what i think they should _ new government. that is what i think they should do. give new government. that is what i think they should do— they should do. give us an indication _ they should do. give us an indication of _ they should do. give us an indication of how - they should do. give us an indication of how you i they should do. give us an indication of how you workj they should do. give us an i indication of how you work out they should do. give us an - indication of how you work out that value. you mentioned a figure in terms of its value to the nhs. give us an indication of how you come to those figures? the us an indication of how you come to those figures?— those figures? the value of green saces it those figures? the value of green spaces it has _ those figures? the value of green spaces it has been _ those figures? the value of green spaces it has been calculated at, | spaces it has been calculated at, research — spaces it has been calculated at, research has been done, there are muitiple _ research has been done, there are multiple sources where it shows the exact _ multiple sources where it shows the exact values. it is not something we are making — exact values. it is not something we are making up. it is a benefit that

comes— are making up. it is a benefit that comes to — are making up. it is a benefit that comes to the communities. the bird in the _ comes to the communities. the bird in the nhs _ comes to the communities. the bird in the nhs is facing at the moment, things— in the nhs is facing at the moment, things like _ in the nhs is facing at the moment, things like social prescribing, a walk— things like social prescribing, a walk down the canal to get people in social— walk down the canal to get people in social groups, will really help with the nhs~ — social groups, will really help with the nhs. ., ~ _, social groups, will really help with the nhs. :, ,, i. , social groups, will really help with the nhs. ., ~ y . the nhs. thank you very much indeed. later in the programme _ the nhs. thank you very much indeed. later in the programme we _ the nhs. thank you very much indeed. later in the programme we will - the nhs. thank you very much indeed. later in the programme we will be i later in the programme we will be speaking to the ceo of the canal and river trust. join us later. thank you. here is a question. you are by the seaside, having a nice bit of lunch, and before you know it, massive siegel is coming and penn state? very often fish and chips. that is what they really like. now some food companies are introducing siegel insurance where customers pay a small charge to make sure they get a replacement meal if a bird comes along and pinches their lunch. that feels like it is organised by the seagulls for more lunch. they know what they are doing. they are clever.

a re clever. we are clever. we will talk about that in an hour. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. a very good morning. welcome to bbc london. i'm thomas magill. a hospital manager who stole computers from harlow�*s princess alexandra hospital where he worked has been given a suspended jail sentence. this stephen dorrington used his "access all areas" pass to take almost £10,000 worth of laptops and other equipment over more than three years. the 33—year—old admitted the offence. residents living in a block of flats in bromley that has caught fire twice in two years say they have "had enough" and no longer want to live in the complex. two people were hospitalised after a blaze at st mark's square earlier this month. that happened after an earlierfire in 2022. a spokesperson for st marks said "ensuring residents are supported and the buildings are safe continues to be our top priority."

taylor swift has broken a new record as she wrapped up the european leg of her eras world tour following eight shows at wembley stadium. that's more than any other solo singer, breaking the previous record set by michaeljackson in 1988. this summer she's played to almost 1.2 million people in the uk, generating an estimated billion pounds for the economy. notting hill carnival takes place this bank holiday weekend. mahogany has been designing carnival costumes from the heart of harlesden for more than 50 years. bbc london has been to take a sneak peek at this year's designs. everyone's got family in here. i'm a mahogany baby, but even my auntie, and everyone, has come through mahogany. whether you've been here five seconds, a hundred years, it's definitely, yeah, i would say it's definitely a family. let's take a look at the tubes now.

generally a good service. the piccadilly line is part suspended, and minor delays on the waterloo & city. now onto the weather with kawser. hello there, good morning. well, today we're looking at a largely dry day. there'll be some spells of sunshine around in the morning, although it's likely to be hazy in places with high cloud around, and cloud in general will tend to build as we head through the day, but it should stay largely dry. there will still be some sunny spells around, just maybe one or two isolated showers and temperatures widely reaching around 19 to 22 celsius, so around average for the time of year. but the winds will continue to pick up from the southwest, and it does become quite breezy as we head through the night, clearer skies and a bit more of a milder night compared with last night. so overnight lows of 14 to 16 celsius. now looking ahead to the next few days and it is quite unsettled. we have low pressure to the north of us and these weather fronts bringing with it the chance of some outbreaks of rain and some strong winds as well, but some uncertainty with the details.

now, thursday does look like it should be largely dry to start, with some patchy rain possible later, but it is a windy day, gusts of up to around 40mph and temperatures around average for the time of year. that's it from me. the bbc news app has more on the "phased reopening" of somerset house following a fire there last weekend. i'll be back in half an hour.

good morning. welcome to breakfast with sally nugent and ben thompson. our headlines today... six people remain missing as recovery teams struggle to get inside the sunken super yacht off the sicilian coast. former president barack obama tells democrats that america is ready for a new chapter with kamala harris harris as president. america is ready for a better story. we are ready for a president, harris. seven ironman triathlons in seven days, we meet the doctor who's prescribed himself quite a task. in sport, one of the greatest honours. ollie pope on captaining his country — but how will a new look england fare without ben stokes in their first test with sri lanka. good morning. we've got some heavy rain and strong winds to come today

across the northern half of the country. come further south, across the northern half of the country. come furthersouth, it across the northern half of the country. come further south, it is drier and brighter, country. come further south, it is drierand brighter, but country. come further south, it is drier and brighter, but it will still be blustery. all the details shortly. hello, good morning. it's wednesday 21st august. our main story. six people are still missing off the coast of sicily, as rescue teams struggle to get inside the luxury yacht which sank during a storm on monday. the search will resume this morning, as rescuers attempt to get access to the cabins. one body has been recovered, which is believed to be that of the vessel's chef. our reporter graham satchell has more. cctv footage from the early hours of monday morning. through the raging storm, you can just see the lights of the luxury sailing yacht the bayesian, anchored offshore. but within minutes, as the wind intensifies, the lights disappear. this rescue operation is now entering its third day and conditions are difficult.

the wreckage is more than 150ft underwater. divers are using remotely operated vehicles to help them find usable access points. still trapped inside are believed to be six missing people. this the bayesian is one of the world's largest luxury sailing yachts, with the second tallest mast ever built. it had 22 people on board when it sank — ten crew and 12 guests. one of those missing is mike lynch, described as the british bill gates. he hit the headlines when he sold his company autonomy to hewlett—packard for billions of pounds. mr lynch's18—year—old daughter hannah is also missing. they lived in suffolk. for the local community here, a feeling of immense shock. the family are well known in the local area and obviously it's just a very sad and awful thing. and the family are very fond of the local countryside, protecting the river deben valley, and have opened their house, i believe, and their gardens to the public before. yeah, very, very

community—minded people. the head of morgan stanley international, jonathan bloomer, was also on board and is feared dead. we're just terribly sad for the family. we're coping the best we can, and we're just all supporting each other. he was my elder by half an hour, so it means a lot when you lose a twin brother. 15 people survived the tragedy, including a one—year—old baby girl, seen here leaving hospital. british investigators are now in sicily, working to assess the disaster and determine what measures were taken on board to mitigate the extreme weather, but they know hopes have all but disappeared of finding anyone alive. graham satchell, bbc news. we are joined now by our southern europe correspondent mark lowen. good morning to you. what hopes are there for that operation?

i think very few hopes of finding survivors, and more likely now that they are simply going to find bodies when they finally do reach the cabins of the bayesian. that is where they believe passengers were asleep when this disaster hit at around 5am on monday morning, and they are working with remote controlled vehicles on the sea bed, they can be autonomous for up to two hours which is longer than the rescuers themselves can get down there, given the depths. that is the situation with the attempts to reach the cabins, but there is also a parallel process going on with the investigation into exactly how this happened. the captain is one of the survivors, so he is key to finding out exactly how this super yacht, 56 metres, went down seemingly within seconds or even just a couple of minutes. while other boats, much smaller, that were at the harbour, did not go down. so the questions

now are about, for example, when the hatches of the ship left open during the storm, allowing water to pour in? was the retractable keel of the ship deployed properly in order to provide stability to it as it more just offshore? these are all big questions, and may be secrets that the ship will carry with it down to the ship will carry with it down to the bottom of the ocean, or indeed they will be questions that will be able to be answered by some of the survivors who will now be questioned by the investigative team. mark lowen, thank you. let's have a look at the rest of today's main stories with sally. thank you, ben. former president barack obama is the latest high—profile democrat to rally support for kamala harris, speaking on day two of the party's national convention in chicago. during his keynote speech, mr obama said the us is ready for a new chapter with ms harris as president. our senior north america correspondent, gary o'donoghue, was there. this is about as close to royalty as the democratic party gets. hello, chicago.

barack obama paid tribute to his former vice president, joe biden, and he warned the democrats the election would be a tight race in a closely divided country. if we work like we've never worked before, if we hold firm to our convictions, we will elect kamala harris as the next president of the united states. both barack obama and the former first lady laid into donald trump. misogynistic. racist. whingeing. childish. among the many insults. michelle obama going after him in a more directly personal way than before. see, his limited, narrow view of the world made him feel threatened by the existence of two hard working, highly educated, successful people who happen to be black. but there was more.

the punch line that sent the crowd wild. i want to know. i want to know who's going to tell him. who's going to tell him that the job he's currently seeking mightjust be one of those blackjobs. cheering earlier, the convention formally adopted kamala harris as the nominee, and it was down to her husband, the current second gentleman, to tell the hall about the person as well as the politician. she findsjoy in pursuing justice. she stands up to bullies, - just like my parents taught me to. and she likes to see i people do well, but hates when they're treated unfairly. 90 miles up the road, the nominee herself was campaigning in wisconsin. 76 days to prove to the american electorate that she is the right choice. gary o'donoghue, bbc news, chicago. king charles is to meet the families of three girls who were fatally stabbed at a dance class in southport last month. it follows his visit

to the town yesterday, where he met members of the community, including emergency workers and local leaders. he also had a private meeting with some of the children who had survived the attack. eating two slices of ham a day can increase the risk of developing type two diabetes according to a large study. data analysed by the university of cambridge also found that consuming 100 grams of unprocessed red meat a day, around as much as a small steak, may lead to a 10% higher risk of developing the disease. the us secretary of state has ended his latest diplomatic tour of the middle east with a warning there is no more time to waste to reach a ceasefire in gaza.

he said that israel had agreed the deal, and he expected hamas to do the same. , , , , the same. our message is simple, clear and urgent. _ the same. our message is simple, clear and urgent. we _ the same. our message is simple, clear and urgent. we need - the same. our message is simple, clear and urgent. we need to i the same. our message is simple, clear and urgent. we need to get l the same. our message is simple, i clear and urgent. we need to get the detail over the line, and we need to do it now. time is of the essence. taylor swift has finished the european leg of her eras tour with a record—breaking show at wembley stadium. it was her eighth concert at the london venue this summer, setting a new record for any solo singer. during her tour she has played to almost 1.2 million peoplejust here in the uk alone. that has brought around £1 billion into the economy. is that the pink sunglasses, the pink cowboy hats? it is the flags, the wrist bands, the hats, the everything. and that was just you! no one will see those pictures.

it is ten past seven. here's carol with a look at this morning's weather. we have got all the merchandise! good morning. if you arejust stepping out, it is a fresh start to today, especially in southern areas. yesterday in the south, temperatures at this time of day were closer to the high teens. what we are looking at today is dry weather for some to start with, some brightness around, but through the morning, rain will romp in across northern ireland, scotland, northern england in north—west wales, and some of this rain will be heavy, particularly across western scotland, and accompanied by gusty winds. it is the same as the rain pushes out to northern ireland, seeing a return to some showers and damp conditions across wales on the south—west. the brightest weather being on the far south—east. through this evening and

overnight, more rain comes in to similar areas through northern ireland, northern england, in through scotland, so the totals will really be ramping up, and you can see how it also extends through north west england and wales into the south—west. some clearer skies across the far south—east, and the wind strengthening for the course of the night in the west, with gales likely through the irish sea. temperatures 12—16. so it will be a little bit warmer than last night. and then as we head on through tomorrow, we have the rain clearing from the east, pushing south eastwards and weakening. this band has the remnants of hurricane or nest oh in it, but you can see it is weakening, and behind it we see a return to brighter skies, some sunshine and showers in the north—west. temperatures 14 to about 21 degrees. carol, thank you. in the last few

minutes, there has been an official update on the country's finances. the figures from the office for national statistics indicate how much wiggle room the new chancellor, rachel reeves, will have when she sets out spending plans in the autumn. so not too far away now. yes. this is a bit like the monthly statement you get from your bank. it tells us injuly it tells us in july the it tells us injuly the government spent £3.1 billion more than it had coming in in taxes, and the debt is now bigger than it was since the 19605. it's worth almost the same as the total value of all goods and services sold in the economy. you may well think these huge numbers — and we're talking billions — bear little relation to your daily life. but the state of the public finances will directly affect how much the government can spend on day

to day services that we all use. the chancellor, rachel reeves, will be setting out her spending plans at the end of october, and we know that some services will be protected, things like health, and education. but the figures show there will be a bit of a squeeze on how much is available to spend on other things that aren't protected like transport, policing and courts. it's not unusual for a government to spend more than it has coming in. the uk, like many major economies, tends to spend more than it has coming in. but self—imposed rules mean the government needs to show that it's trying to rein that in within five years. how does it plug that gap? major tax rises have been ruled out — so that means no this increase. the government says it will only borrow to invest in big projects, not day to day spending. so so all this looks like the

government will have to cut spending in some departments that it has not protected. we will get the details in the budget in the autumn. i know you will keep us up—to—date with all of that. hard to balance all the numbers and make sure everything adds up without borrowing more and more. thank you. some of britain's most beautiful national parks — including the yorkshire dales and the peak district — are being polluted by dangerous pharmaceuticals, according to a study by the university of york. an investigation focussed on the two beauty spots, found that in some parts, concerning levels of chemicals like antibiotics and anti—depressants, have made their way into rivers — as corrine wheatley reports. using kitjust like this, researchers from the university of york have been keeping a close eye on what's going on beneath the surface of the rivers in some of the country's most cherished beauty spots. that's the ph metre. so we would do this at every site. all of the sites that you tested?

they were looking for pharmaceuticals, everything from paracetamol to diabetes medication and antimicrobials. they found concerning levels in some places. some rivers in the peak district had higher concentrations than major cities, including london. our main concern now is around the antibiotics. and some of the antibiotics we see at levels, above levels, that we think promote antimicrobial resistance. these are levels that cause resistance in bacteria. and the concern is, is if that resistance gets back into bacteria in our bodies, that could make the antibiotics much less effective. most of the pharmaceuticals in question pass through our bodies and enter the waterways through the sewage system. but people disposing of unused medication by flushing it down the toilet is also a problem, and one that's easily solved. so if patients have unused medications, for whatever reason, if they take it back to their pharmacy, it's

a requirement of pharmacies to take in waste medication, and then it will be disposed of properly in these bins that we have, and then it gets incinerated and dealt with in an environmentally friendly way. we need better treatment. so, where you've got fairly large populations in the national parks, discharging into a low flow system, we should perhaps think about how we can upgrade that treatment to reduce the pharmaceutical load. the national parks are precious places where millions visit and some will swim in the water. researchers say urgent action is needed to protect these environments for the future. that was corinne wheatley reporting. we're joined now byjames wallace, chief executive of river action uk. good morning to you, mr wallace. we are hearing how much of a problem this. how much of an impact is this having on humans?— this. how much of an impact is this having on humans? good morning and thank ou having on humans? good morning and thank you both — having on humans? good morning and thank you both for _ having on humans? good morning and thank you both for having _ having on humans? good morning and thank you both for having me - having on humans? good morning and thank you both for having me on. i thank you both for having me on. sorry i couldn't make it to the studio today. it is having a considerable impact. a reportjust

there, and the amazing team at the university of york are identifying issues about antimicrobial resistance. the problem is with sewage and also farms, let's not forget all those growth hormones pumped into chickens and cattle, in factory farms. that has a big impact, and imagine being a frog in a river or lake, and that being affected by cocaine. this is what is happening too. so we are seeing a widespread impact on wildlife, that then gets into the food chain and affects our health too. fine then gets into the food chain and affects our health too.— then gets into the food chain and affects our health too. one of the thins affects our health too. one of the things you're _ affects our health too. one of the things you're aiming _ affects our health too. one of the things you're aiming to _ affects our health too. one of the things you're aiming to do - affects our health too. one of the things you're aiming to do is - affects our health too. one of the things you're aiming to do is rallyl things you're aiming to do is rally more public support and get people to use their voices about this subject. how important is it people get involved? i believe you're organising a demonstration. we are, thank ou organising a demonstration. we are, thank you for— organising a demonstration. we are, thank you for bringing _ organising a demonstration. we are, thank you for bringing it _ organising a demonstration. we are, thank you for bringing it up. - organising a demonstration. we are, thank you for bringing it up. as - organising a demonstration. we are, thank you for bringing it up. as we . thank you for bringing it up. as we saw in the election, many seats change colour overnight from whatever colour they were before to a new one that shows the considerable depth of anger and worry that the public has. many

politicians can thank campaigners and communities for their position, like on the wye, for example, the thames, very polluted areas. individuals like feargal sharkey, the rspb, the women's institute, british rowing, many institutions getting together to say politely but firmly to the new government, we have had enough. so we are going to be meeting in central london, this walking to parliament square and having a whole series of talks, events, music and all those things you would expect. what are we asking for? this is the crux of the position. going back to sewage as an issue, the problem we have is a regulatory system that does not work. it hasn't worked since privatisation 3a years ago, and even things like permits, the problem we haveis things like permits, the problem we have is a regulatory system that does not work. it hasn't worked since privatisation 3a years ago, and even things like permits, legislation that requires a water treatment centre to be able to remove pollutants like microbes and antibiotics, it doesn't work. so we need a root and branch reform of the

regulatory system. we need to end pollution for profit where water companies like thames water, severn trent and others are running to the hills with our money. we need to enforce the law, and a good way to starting this would be having a commission. we would love it if the new secretary of state for the environment was to be able to hold a commission, short term one, for six months, to have a look at where the regulatory failures have happened and see how we can regulate better for water companies in agriculture too. . �* , for water companies in agriculture too. . �*, ., , ., , too. that's one side of it. is there an hinu too. that's one side of it. is there anything we _ too. that's one side of it. is there anything we as — too. that's one side of it. is there anything we as individuals - too. that's one side of it. is there anything we as individuals can - too. that's one side of it. is there anything we as individuals can do| too. that's one side of it. is there l anything we as individuals can do to help the situation?— help the situation? again, great cuestion. help the situation? again, great question. you _ help the situation? again, great question. you have _ help the situation? again, great question. you have already - help the situation? again, great - question. you have already touched a little bit on it, don't flush pharmaceuticals down below, don't take drugs, especially legal ones like cocaine, so lots of things we can do to stop drugs getting into the system, and you also talked about national parks. let's use windermere for an example. there is an amazing man out there who runs an organisation called save windermere,

and he is an example of people all around the country like the people down in sos whitstable south—west, save the river exe and so on, people are popping up everywhere and saying, we want to work with local agencies to ensure that we see change on the ground. we need high level strategic change with legislation, refunding the environment agency, for example, reform, and we mustn't forget our communities because that is where the pollution is happening, and to work together with energy and urgency so that these changes can happen as soon as possible. james wallis, happen as soon as possible. james wallis. chief— happen as soon as possible. james wallis, chief executive _ happen as soon as possible. james wallis, chief executive of - happen as soon as possible. james wallis, chief executive of river - wallis, chief executive of river action uk, thank you.- wallis, chief executive of river action uk, thank you. thank you. now, this — action uk, thank you. thank you. now, this is _ action uk, thank you. thank you. now. this is a _ action uk, thank you. thank you. now, this is a toy _ action uk, thank you. thank you. now, this is a toy splurge, - action uk, thank you. thank you. now, this is a toy splurge, and i action uk, thank you. thank you. . now, this is a toy splurge, and some of these could be pretty valuable, because we know that stuff from our childhood might be worth a pretty penny. but take a look at this, because star wars prototype action figure from 1979 just became the

most expensive ever to be sold at auction. it doesn't look like much, does it? but how much do you think it was? if you know what it is, because it is in fact a plastic rocket firing boba fett, one of only 13 known to exist today, and it fetched a world record £1 million. a million quid for that! record £1 million. a million quid forthat! i record £1 million. a million quid for that! i don't think these are worth a million quid, security would probably be here if they were! joe is the owner of a vintage toy shop. good morning to you. and angus arthur —— ashworth is a toy expert. why would that be worth £1 million, do you think? be honest, i don't don't think it is. but i do regret turning one down for about £700 15 years ago. what happened? aha,

turning one down for about £700 15 years ago. what happened? a strange little man came _ years ago. what happened? a strange little man came to _ years ago. what happened? a strange little man came to my _ years ago. what happened? a strange little man came to my market - years ago. what happened? a strange little man came to my market stall - little man came to my market stall backin little man came to my market stall back in the day, and he offered me this figure, and i couldn't afford it. i wanted this figure, and i couldn't afford it. iwanted it, but! this figure, and i couldn't afford it. i wanted it, but i couldn't afford it. and at that point, 30 in the world, it is good, but there are rarer toys that are cheaper. and if you wanted boba fett, i have got one here. it looks exactly the same as that one, but his rocket doesn't fire. people do this crazy thing these days of putting them in plastic, which is, to be honest with you, i would plastic, which is, to be honest with you, iwould rather get plastic, which is, to be honest with you, i would rather get it out and play with it, but if you want one of these, ungraded, it will cost you £75. a graded one like this will cost you may be 200 if you want to really push it. this so vintage toys don't have to be expensive, and toys should always be fun. £1 million isn't fun, is it?— should always be fun. £1 million isn't fun, is it? and what made the other one so _ isn't fun, is it? and what made the other one so special? _ isn't fun, is it? and what made the other one so special? it _ isn't fun, is it? and what made the other one so special? it was - isn't fun, is it? and what made the other one so special? it was to - isn't fun, is it? and what made the other one so special? it was to do | other one so special? it was to do with the way that it fired? yes.

with the way that it fired? yes, there are _ with the way that it fired? yes, there are two _ with the way that it fired? yes, there are two different - with the way that it fired? yes, there are two different slots i with the way that it fired? ya: there are two different slots on the back... this is a bit geeky! when the rocket fires, there are two slots, and there are two versions of it and they are both very rare, and expensive. and basically because a child choked to death on a similar toy, essentially they pulled that offer back, and essentially replaced it with the rocket that is stuck in, so if you look on the back of the figures, you will see faintly there is a little groove where it would have been, where they have filled it in. so, yes, that is why it is rare. stay with us. angus, your dayjob is to auction, i imagine, things like this. �* , to auction, i imagine, things like this. , ., ., ., this. absolutely, a range of toy sales, this. absolutely, a range of toy sales. toys _ this. absolutely, a range of toy sales, toys and _ this. absolutely, a range of toy sales, toys and models - this. absolutely, a range of toy sales, toys and models are - sales, toys and models are incredibly popular. great nostalgia, hu-e incredibly popular. great nostalgia, huge market. sadly, no boba fetts

with the _ huge market. sadly, no boba fetts with the slot. find huge market. sadly, no boba fetts with the slot.— with the slot. and would you say it is worth it — with the slot. and would you say it is worth £1 million? _ with the slot. and would you say it is worth £1 million? ultimately, i with the slot. and would you say it is worth £1 million? ultimately, it| is worth £1 million? ultimately, it is worth £1 million? ultimately, it is worth £1 million? ultimately, it is worth what _ is worth £1 million? ultimately, it is worth what two _ is worth £1 million? ultimately, it is worth what two people - is worth £1 million? ultimately, it is worth what two people are i is worth £1 million? ultimately, it i is worth what two people are willing to pay— is worth what two people are willing to pay for— is worth what two people are willing to pay for it. you have two people at auction — to pay for it. you have two people at auction bidding on it. so the skies _ at auction bidding on it. so the skies the — at auction bidding on it. so the skies the limit. if you have that sort _ skies the limit. if you have that sort of— skies the limit. if you have that sort of money and this your absolute passion _ sort of money and this your absolute passion and — sort of money and this your absolute passion and that is the one piece you want— passion and that is the one piece you want in— passion and that is the one piece you want in your collection that no one else _ you want in your collection that no one else will have, it depends how deep _ one else will have, it depends how deep your— one else will have, it depends how deep your pocket is. this one looks a bit dusty. that adds character! _ this one looks a bit dusty. that adds character! yes, _ this one looks a bit dusty. that adds character! yes, these are more modern _ adds character! yes, these are more modern the — adds character! yes, these are more modern. the one sold was an original. _ modern. the one sold was an original, but you will see others, they— original, but you will see others, they are — original, but you will see others, they are still being produced today. a lot of— they are still being produced today. a lot of it— they are still being produced today. a lot of it is— they are still being produced today. a lot of it is nostalgia as well. people — a lot of it is nostalgia as well. people buy, what was popular when you were _ people buy, what was popular when you were a — people buy, what was popular when you were a teenager, generally later when _ you were a teenager, generally later when you _ you were a teenager, generally later when you are at sake 50, you buy what's _ when you are at sake 50, you buy what's popular when you're a teenager, whether it is toys and classic—

teenager, whether it is toys and classic cars, so we see things from the 80s— classic cars, so we see things from the 80s being hugely desirable now. what is _ the 80s being hugely desirable now. what is it— the 80s being hugely desirable now. what is it about star wars and the figures that make them so collectable? i figures that make them so collectable?— figures that make them so collectable? ~ . , ., ., collectable? i think it was a real hith collectable? i think it was a real high quality _ collectable? i think it was a real high quality toy _ collectable? i think it was a real high quality toy when _ collectable? i think it was a real high quality toy when it - collectable? i think it was a real high quality toy when it came i collectable? i think it was a real. high quality toy when it came out. it was a really good toy first of all, and the film captured everyone's imagination, and still to this day, it is probably our biggest selling toy line. i have moved on a bit now because i started out in star wars. bit now because i started out in starwars. it bit now because i started out in star wars. it was a gateway drug, i think. it will get into it, it is fun and then they move onto other things, and as you will see behind me, it does get a bit out of hand at times. you end up with a shop full. but yes, star wars is the entrance way into toy collecting, and it doesn't always have to be, nice but i really want to stress it is not all mega money. there is a lot more fun to be had, you can go read a toy fair, or into a toy shop with 20 or £30 and buy something that will bring equally as muchjoy is

probably that £1 million rocket firing boba fett.— probably that £1 million rocket firing boba fett. probably that £1 million rocket firint boba fett. �* , ., , firing boba fett. angus, that is the oint, it is firing boba fett. angus, that is the point, it is about _ firing boba fett. angus, that is the point, it is about toys _ firing boba fett. angus, that is the point, it is about toys that - firing boba fett. angus, that is the point, it is about toys that are i point, it is about toys that are supposed to be aboutjoy. they are not supposed to stay in boxes on a shelf. they are supposed to be played with. but if people are worried about buying it with a view to it being valuable, that is a point, isn't it? hate to it being valuable, that is a point, isn't it?— to it being valuable, that is a point, isn't it? we all buy toys to -la with point, isn't it? we all buy toys to play with them. _ point, isn't it? we all buy toys to play with them, and _ point, isn't it? we all buy toys to play with them, and that - point, isn't it? we all buy toys to play with them, and that is i point, isn't it? we all buy toys to play with them, and that is why l point, isn't it? we all buy toys to i play with them, and that is why the ones _ play with them, and that is why the ones that— play with them, and that is why the ones that are pristine in the box are worth — ones that are pristine in the box are worth more, because they are all played _ are worth more, because they are all played with — are worth more, because they are all played with. that is the purpose of them _ played with. that is the purpose of them and — played with. that is the purpose of them. and you are right, there is a 'oy them. and you are right, there is a joy in— them. and you are right, there is a joy in having — them. and you are right, there is a joy in having them. toys should be usedi _ joy in having them. toys should be used. but — joy in having them. toys should be used, but be a bit careful with some of the _ used, but be a bit careful with some of the rare _ used, but be a bit careful with some of the rare ones. i used, but be a bit careful with some of the rare ones.— of the rare ones. i am going to put this one down. _ of the rare ones. i am going to put this one down. you _ of the rare ones. i am going to put this one down. you are _ of the rare ones. i am going to put this one down. you are fine. i i of the rare ones. i am going to put this one down. you are fine. i am. this one down. you are fine. i am nervous! — nervous! and what is the next thing we should be collecting? if you have an old, dusty toy cupboard, toys that no one has played with for quite awhile. what is the next trend, do think? i don't know. people view these horrible buzzwords like investment collectables, which is a really

horrible way to say it, toys should be fun. so buy with your heart. if you love it, and you think this is cool you love it, and you think this is cool, there is a chance that somebody in the future will think it is cool as well, but for me ijust buy what i like, because that is what it should be about. if it makes me feel nostalgic and warm and gooey inside, then that is going to be sitting on my shelf or in my shop. ben is completely distracted by what he has just found! ben is completely distracted by what he hasjust found! thank ben is completely distracted by what he has just found! thank you ben is completely distracted by what he hasjust found! thank you both are very much indeed. you like that is not for now, that is not for later. can i open it? not until christmas! i will put it back. i think you need to check that all of these go back with you, because i'm not sure that they will! busted. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are.

a very good morning — welcome to bbc london. i'm thomas magill. a hospital manager who stole computers from harlow�*s princess alexandra hospital where he worked, has been given a suspended jail sentence. stephen dorrington used his access all areas pass to take almost £10,000 worth of laptops and other equipment over more than three years. the 33—year—old admitted the offence. residents living in a block of flats in bromley that has caught fire twice in two years, say they have had enough and no longer want to live in the complex. two people were hospitalised after a blaze at st mark's square earlier this month. that happened after an earlierfire in 2022. a spokesperson for st marks said, "ensuring residents are supported and the buildings are safe continues to be our top priority." taylor swift has broken a new record as she wrapped up the european leg of her eras world tour following eight shows

at wembley stadium. that's more than any other solo singer, breaking the previous set by michaeljackson in 1988. this summer she's played to almost 1.2 million people in the uk, generating an estimated billion pounds for the economy. notting hill carnival takes place this bank holiday weekend. mahogany has been designing carnival costumes from the heart of harlesden for more than 50 years. bbc london has been to take a sneak peak at this year's designs. the bigger costumes take six weeks. everyone's got family in here. i'm a mahogany baby, but even my auntie, and everyone, has come through mahogany. whether you've been here five seconds, a hundred years, it's definitely, yeah, i would say it's definitely a family. let's take a look at the tubes now.

now onto the weather with kawser. hello there, good morning. well, today we're looking at a largely dry day. there'll be some spells of sunshine around in the morning, although it's likely to be hazy in places with high cloud around, and cloud in general will tend to build as we head through the day, but it should stay largely dry. there will still be some sunny spells around, just maybe one or two isolated showers and temperatures widely reaching around 19 to 22 celsius, so around average for the time of year. but the winds will continue to pick up from the southwest, and it does become quite breezy as we head through the night, clearer skies and a bit more of a milder night compared with last night. so overnight lows of 1a to 16 celsius. now looking ahead to the next few days and it is quite unsettled. we have low pressure to the north of us and these weather fronts bringing with it the chance of some outbreaks of rain and some strong winds as well, but some uncertainty with the details. now, thursday does look like it should be largely dry

to start, with some patchy rain possible later, but it is a windy day, gusts of up to around 40mph and temperatures around average for the time of year. that's it from me. the bbc news app has more on the phased reopening of somerset house following a fire there last weekend. i'll be back in half an hour. hello, this is bbc breakfast with ben thompson and sally nugent. there's good news for renters this morning, with signs that rental prices are finally starting to ease. new figures show that rents are now rising at their slowest pace in three years. and in cities across the uk, new rental prices were actually cheaper during the last six months than they were the previous year. our cost of living correspondent colletta smith has more. so this is my bedroom/office at the moment. so it's quite tight in there at the moment. and you work from home, right?

yeah, i work from home, so i'm always in there. i'm getting the grand tour of monty's shared flat. and then this is the kitchen, then? yeah, this is the kitchen. it doesn't take long as it's essentially a glorified corridor, but it doesn't come cheap. we're paying £550 each per month. so 1,100 total just for the rent? just for the rent. that's taking a huge chunk of monty's first proper salary. i think it's just so daunting at the moment. and i know, you know, 80% of my friends finish university and went straight home to live with their parents. so we're hearing that rents are starting to come down, or certainly to go up a little less. how does that feel? that's good to hear, but it's a case of well, it's got to. the more and more these prices go up, the more and more people are just going to live with their parents or live with theirfamilies, orjust manage in the ways they can.

so it's a case of it's got to give now, really. in the last six months, data from zoopla shows the scales are starting to tip back in favour of tenants. the amount rents are leaping up is easing, and in some places like here in nottingham, new rents have actually fallen by 0.6%. although renters can't be getting too excited about it yet, it is a sign that we possibly have reached the peak in rental rises, and that's a relief for millions of households who've been battered by those high prices over the last couple of years. there's lots of things causing that change. we've got reports of fewer student numbers. we've got a slower pace of people coming to the uk to work and to study. so we're seeing localised changes in demand, supply improving through new build and some investors buying property. and in some areas, rents have simply overshot and they need to fall back to sort of a level where people can afford them. for the first time in over the last two years, we've started to see. new blocks like this one here. that's something adam's seeing first hand here in nottingham.

there's a block of 91 here. there's another blockjust _ behind me, a few hundred yards away, of about 340, as well as a couple i of other schemes in the city centre. it's very much welcomed, very much needed supply| for professionals and families to live in as opposed - to students, for example. 30 minutes away in derby, rents have still been increasing over the last six months, and imogen and herfiance found it hard to find somewhere in their price bracket. we hadn't seen this house when we put a deposit down for the for the rent. i know! which which logically you should never do, but because we'd had a few where we were like wanted to see them first, and then they'd just go. i was so scared that it was going to go. i would understand that in somewhere like london or manchester, but not in the rural suburbs of derby. they're hoping to buy next summer, but forking out so much

for rent makes that harder. the longer you're in it, it's like you can never reach like the finish line, um, because you're having to pay rent and having to save. after years of feeling like they're fighting a losing battle, this is the moment the tide is starting to turn for renters. coletta smith, bbc news in nottingham. that is something lots of people will be relieved about. john hasjoined us. good morning. reflecting on captaining your country, which is still up there. it has to be the absolute greatest. ollie pope takes over from the injured absolute greatest. ollie pope takes overfrom the injured ben absolute greatest. ollie pope takes over from the injured ben stokes. absolute greatest. ollie pope takes overfrom the injured ben stokes. it is a rare opportunity. he will be taking centre stage this morning as play gets under way in the first test with sri lanka. good morning.

he has called it one of the greatest honours of his career. he stepped in to replace the injured ben stokes, captaining the side for the first time, and will leave them out at old trafford later this morning. he says he never dreamt it would happen. we are different characters. this is still his team. he leads us. he is obviously still in the changing room, which is great to have him around. none of the message is going to be different. i willjust be getting the same messages across in my own way. the other big news this morning is that the world number one in men's tennis jannik sinner, failed two drugs tests back in march. sinner who is an australian open champion and was beaten in the quarter finals at wimbledon this summer was found with a trace of an anabolic steroid that can build muscle mass in his system. he avoided a suspension though after succesfully appealing — his team claimed the substance had inadvertatly found it's way into his system from a cream used on a cut by his physiotherapist and will compete at the us open.

qualifying continues for next week's tournament in new york, with success for more british players. great britain's lily miyazaki is into the second round of the qualifiers after beating slovenian dalila jakupovic in straight sets. she reached the second round of the tournament proper last year. and billy harris is safely through to the second round of qualifying as well, after beating argentinian juan manuel cerundolo. heather watson, pauljubb and sonay kartal all play their second round matches later today. it was a family affair for phil foden last night, who was out on the red carpet. he was pfa player of the year after his goals helped manchester city to a fourth premier league title. he was with his partner and stunt at the star—studded bash. is england team—mate, cole palmer,

was named young player of the year. it is the first time both awards have gone to english players in m years. manchester city poz—mac shaw took on the women's award. —— khadija shaw. it is good to know that all the hard work and effort i put in as reaped rewards. it is good feeling. a special night. we're just four days into cycling's final grand tour of the year, the vuelta a espana, and one of the favourites, three time winner preemoz roglic has already taken the overall lead. despite riding 106 miles in almost four and a half hours the first mountain stage of the race came down to a sprint with the slovenian winning. he'll start today eight seconds clear of portugal'sjoao almeida.

adam yates, seen here in white, is the top british rider, but already almost two minutes behind. four hours in the saddle, mountains, over 100 miles, and there are still finding the energy to sprint at the end. it is incredible. i'm always fascinated how they do it. porridge. you are right. very often it is porridge. i rememberspeaking you are right. very often it is porridge. i remember speaking to the british olympic cycling team doctor who said they would have porridge before races. we are talking to a doctor in about ten, 15 minutes, who set himself the challenge of doing seven ironman triathlons in seven days. we will ask him. definitely porridge. what will the weather be like for those triathlons? carol and telus. . , carol and telus. the weather is ttoin to carol and telus. the weather is going to be _ carol and telus. the weather is going to be mixed and - carol and telus. the weather is i going to be mixed and changeable. this is a lovely picture. it is from one of our weather watchers taken earlier on the beach in swansea. you can see it is a bright start. cloud

will build through the course of the day. it has been a bright start in orkney. blue skies here. things are set to change. we have some wet and windy weather coming in from the west. it is mostly going to be affecting the northern half of the country. furthersouth affecting the northern half of the country. further south it should be mostly dry, but also brighter and blustery. low pressure is driving our weather. this is the front bringing in the first batch of rain. look at the weather fronts in the atlantic. they are coming our way and they will bring wet and windy weather. a dry and bright and sunny start for some. showers in the west. the rain moves across northern ireland. heavy in western scotland. in through the north west of england and north wales. gusty winds, blustery in the south, and windy in the north. touching gale force around some of the coast. temperatures ranging from 13 to

about 22 degrees. as we head on through the evening and overnight, this rain continues to push eastward, to be followed by another set of fronts coming in from the atlantic, following a similar track. it will eventually get into the south—west. the wind will strengthen through the night, again touching gale force. we will have some clear skies in the far south—east. it is not going to be as coolly start tomorrow as it is today. overnight lows between 12 and 16 degrees. into tomorrow, this weather front here contains the remnants of hurricane ernest l. it will bring heavy rain initially. as it continues its journey pushing southwards and eastwards with some showers ahead of it. behind it, blustery showers driven in on a brisk wind across scotland and also in northern ireland. you could see some in

northern england too. temperatures 14 to 21 degrees. as we head into friday we have another system coming in overnight which will move quite swiftly through the course of friday. there is a squeeze on the isobars. so we start wet and windy across northern england. 50 to 60 mph, possibly. that will push off into the north sea. for many it would be a largely dry day, any early rain clearing from the south—east. we have our next batch of shauri rain in the north—west. temperatures 13 to 23 degrees. into the weekend we have got rain due clearly south—east during the course of saturday. but then a fair bit of sunshine, a few showers, more likely in scotland. thank you. we know somebody who was probably listening very closely to that. it could be helpful if the weather is, in the few days.

now, dr rob mitchell is used to setting himself crazy challenges such as cycling the width of america, as well as completing an ironman in the past. but this time he has taken it one step further. he is currently undergoing his most recent challenge at attempting seven ironman triathlons in seven consecutive days to raise money for charity. for those who don't know, this is what an ironman triathlon consists of. it includes a 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 112 mile bicycle ride, and then finishing with a 26.2 mile marathon. rob started his challenge on sunday, and joins us now from tooting lido. morning to you. i am going to ask the first question, why are you doing this? i the first question, why are you doing this?— doing this? i think a couple of reasons- _ doing this? i think a couple of reasons. obviously _ doing this? i think a couple of reasons. obviously a - doing this? i think a couple ofj reasons. obviously a personal challenge, as you have seen from what i have done previously, i enjoy a bit of a challenge. i have two charities very close to my hard, so trying to raise as much money as possible for them. tell

trying to raise as much money as possible for them.— possible for them. tell us about those charities? _ possible for them. tell us about those charities? why _ those charities? why are they so close to your heart? the those charities? why are they so close to your heart?— those charities? why are they so close to your heart? the first one is movember. — close to your heart? the first one is movember, very _ close to your heart? the first one is movember, very well— close to your heart? the first one is movember, very well known i is movember, very well known charity. i'm quite fortunate i'm now 32 years old. i have been on the cusp between lads now wanting to speak about their mental health, and being part of a rugby club i have really had the privilege of helping some lads. that is my first one. the second one is the dmr see benevolent fund. i am from a military family. this one helps injured servicemen and women, something that i have grown up around and something i am keen to support. grown up around and something i am keen to support-— keen to support. interesting you talk about mental— keen to support. interesting you talk about mental health. i keen to support. interesting you talk about mental health. this i talk about mental health. this challenge, as well as being hugely physical, it is a mental challenge as well. you have to get through this in your head as well as your body? this in your head as well as your bod ? ~ , ,.. , ~' this in your head as well as your body? absolutely. i think before the challente i body? absolutely. i think before the challenge i probably _ body? absolutely. i think before the challenge i probably thought - body? absolutely. i think before the challenge i probably thought it i challenge i probably thought it was a 50-50 challenge i probably thought it was a 50—50 split. i think after the first three days it is probably 80%

mentality at the moment, and 20% just sort of keeping the likes going and injury prevention more than anything. i and injury prevention more than an hint. ~' .. and injury prevention more than an hint. ~ ., ., and injury prevention more than an hint. ~' ., ., ., anything. i know you had a little bit of a wobble _ anything. i know you had a little bit of a wobble the _ anything. i know you had a little bit of a wobble the other - anything. i know you had a little bit of a wobble the other day. i l bit of a wobble the other day. i think you had had four hours sleep. tell us about what happened, about that moment of mental struggle? everything just comes crumbling down. all you're thinking about is your next ten minutes and the pain your next ten minutes and the pain you are in and how you are going to get through it. and you do, invariably. but it is trying not to let the mind wander coming —— wonder. because i think you can get very carried away. haifa wonder. because i think you can get very carried away-— very carried away. how do you re are very carried away. how do you prepare for — very carried away. how do you prepare for something - very carried away. how do you prepare for something like i very carried away. how do you i prepare for something like this? there are a lot of parallels in how you might get ready mentally, but also physically. what does the training consist of, and that mental

resilience, how would you prepare for something so gruelling? i don't think there is _ for something so gruelling? i don't think there is any _ for something so gruelling? i don't think there is any easy _ for something so gruelling? i don't think there is any easy way. there | think there is any easy way. there is no training programme out there, unfortunately. it is about repetitively training under fatigue. i have often trained after night shifts and things like that so i am at my absolute limit. maybe try to do a marathon after a night shift. try to think of all these strange ways i can maybe emulate what is going to happen this week. but yeah, i think i have prepared as best as i possibly could, to be honest. the key question _ possibly could, to be honest. the key question is, what have you had for breakfast? that is what we have been talking about this morning. how do you keep going?— been talking about this morning. how do you keep going?- a - been talking about this morning. how do you keep going?- a lot i do you keep going? porridge! a lot of sutar do you keep going? porridge! a lot of sugar involved. _ do you keep going? porridge! a lot of sugar involved. i _ do you keep going? porridge! a lot of sugar involved. i have _ do you keep going? porridge! a lot i of sugar involved. i have about 400, 500 calories —

of sugar involved. i have about 400, 500 calories in _ of sugar involved. i have about 400, 500 calories in one _ of sugar involved. i have about 400, 500 calories in one go. _ of sugar involved. i have about 400, 500 calories in one go. it _ of sugar involved. i have about 400, 500 calories in one go. it is - 500 calories in one go. it is absolutely needed. porridge is the key, i'd say. absolutely needed. porridge is the key. i'd say-— key, i'd say. what about another ke ? key, i'd say. what about another key? do you _ key, i'd say. what about another key? do you listen _ key, i'd say. what about another key? do you listen to _ key, i'd say. what about another key? do you listen to music- key, i'd say. what about another| key? do you listen to music while you are running? i key? do you listen to music while you are running?— key? do you listen to music while you are running? i have been, but i find that your _ you are running? i have been, but i find that your mind probably i you are running? i have been, but i find that your mind probably one i you are running? i have been, but i find that your mind probably one is| find that your mind probably one is a bit. so i listen to podcasts. i have been listening to that peter crouch podcast quite a bit. it sounds strange but it feels like people are talking to you, so it keeps you focused, it makes you feel like you are not cycling seven hours alone. podcasts have been a real game changer for alone. podcasts have been a real game changerfor me. alone. podcasts have been a real game changer for me.— alone. podcasts have been a real game changer for me. good luck. you have a lot of — game changer for me. good luck. you have a lot of work _ game changer for me. good luck. you have a lot of work ahead. _ game changer for me. good luck. you have a lot of work ahead. really i have a lot of work ahead. really good to talk to. thank you. thank you. good to talk to. thank you. thank you-— good to talk to. thank you. thank you. good to talk to. thank you. thank ou. .. �* thank you. good luck to him. don't tell how much _ thank you. good luck to him. don't tell how much he _ thank you. good luck to him. don't tell how much he has _ thank you. good luck to him. don't tell how much he has got _ thank you. good luck to him. don't tell how much he has got to - thank you. good luck to him. don't tell how much he has got to do. i thank you. good luck to him. don't tell how much he has got to do. he is nearly there. there has been a huge rise in the

number of people choosing to cut down or give up completely on alcohol, caraccording down or give up completely on alcohol, car according to a server. it is the younger generation leading the way. 39% of 18 to 24 don't drink any alcohol alone. organisers of alcohol free event say demand is

i stopped drinking injanuary, and it is changing the way i have socialised. i run an online community called the sober club, and it's for people who have just stopped drinking, or people who have been sober for years and years. because for me, it's all about the what next. it's all about creating that life that you don't have to escape from. it became really important for me early on to offer in—person events, so i offer retreats and often workshops, so they're often linked to some aspect of wellbeing. i started running meet—ups probably about seven - months into getting sober, - because for me, there were loads of things that, like, - my friends didn't understand. i wanted to meet other people, and ijust couldn't find kind i of girls online who were talking about this subject. _ so i was like, well, you know what?

i'm going to set it up. people want a spectrum of events. so we do everything from like - boozeless brunches to dance classes. | and what we try and do with every| event is have some kind of purpose or like a tool or a skill that you can take away. - so why not go to a regular club and stick to soft drinks? here they say it is also about meeting like—minded people. i've been to one before and brought my friend with me, and you feel so safe in here. i love to dance and i don't drink, and travelled from solihull and there are no sober events like this near where i live, so that's why i'm here. some may say they need alcohol to get on the dance floor, but these people are showing it's possible without the booze. people can come out, be themselves, let loose on the dance floor and yeah, just have a great night.

jess warren with that report. now, we have been talking about pollution in rivers. we want to correct comment made by guest we spoke to. in fact, the use of hormonal growth promoters for livestock are banned in the uk, sojust a correction promoters for livestock are banned in the uk, so just a correction from the interview earlier on. important to clarify. it is nine minutes to eight. now, come rain or shine nothing says british summertime like tucking into fish and chips or an ice cream by the seaside. that is, until a seagull swoops down and steals it from you. seagull attacks have become such a problem, that two beach—side cafes are now offering seagull insurance. so if they grab your lunch, you're guaranteed a replacement. we're joined now by business owners kate in st andrews, alongside charlotte and matt, on the isle of man, who are doing just that. morning everybody. good morning.

tell us why you have decided to do this? latte tell us why you have decided to do this? ~ , this? we were just noticing there are an increasing number of- this? we were just noticing there i are an increasing number of seagull attacks. an increasing number of seagull attacks happening here at the beach. we were always rip placing the toastie is, which we are happy to do. correct or replace things. but it was getting to the point where we needed to do something that protected both us and the customer. so we've introduced this optional £1 a seagull at —— seagull insurance, so if people do get attacked they can have a replacement.— get attacked they can have a relacement. ., ., , , .. get attacked they can have a relacement. ., ., , , ., , replacement. how do they prove it is a seatull replacement. how do they prove it is a seagull that — replacement. how do they prove it is a seagull that is _ replacement. how do they prove it is a seagull that is penn _ replacement. how do they prove it is a seagull that is penn state, - a seagull that is penn state, they didn'tjust eat it? till" a seagull that is penn state, they didn'tjust eat it?— didn't 'ust eat it? our kind of you is we didn'tjust eat it? our kind of you is we are about, _ didn'tjust eat it? our kind of you is we are about, and _ didn'tjust eat it? our kind of you is we are about, and good - didn'tjust eat it? our kind of you is we are about, and good vibes. | didn'tjust eat it? our kind of you | is we are about, and good vibes. if someone wants to do that, they are going to get bad karma. we were

replacing them anyway for free. that could have been for somebody eating it and not actually a seagull attack. ., ., ., a, ., it and not actually a seagull attack. ., ., ., ., ., attack. charlotte and matt, what do ou think attack. charlotte and matt, what do you think of — attack. charlotte and matt, what do you think of the _ attack. charlotte and matt, what do you think of the idea? _ attack. charlotte and matt, what do you think of the idea? we _ attack. charlotte and matt, what do| you think of the idea? we absolutely loved it. i mean, when _ you think of the idea? we absolutely loved it. i mean, when we _ you think of the idea? we absolutely loved it. i mean, when we saw i you think of the idea? we absolutely loved it. i mean, when we saw it i you think of the idea? we absolutely loved it. i mean, when we saw it for| loved it. i mean, when we saw it for the first— loved it. i mean, when we saw it for the first time — loved it. i mean, when we saw it for the first time it really resonated with us— the first time it really resonated with us because we have exactly the same _ with us because we have exactly the same problem here on the island. we are on— same problem here on the island. we are on a _ same problem here on the island. we are on a beautiful island surrounded try are on a beautiful island surrounded by the _ are on a beautiful island surrounded by the sea — are on a beautiful island surrounded by the sea. naturally we have quite a lot of— by the sea. naturally we have quite a lot of seagulls. we thought the idea was— a lot of seagulls. we thought the idea was absolutely genius. we wanted — idea was absolutely genius. we wanted to introduce it here on the isle of man. partnering with the local charity made complete sense. the local— local charity made complete sense. the local charity is important because you might not need all of these insurance money if the seagulls are well behaved, so some of that money goes to good causes? of course, and i think the charity that we _ of course, and i think the charity that we chose, the manx wildlife trust. _ that we chose, the manx wildlife trust, they are doing some fantastic

work with— trust, they are doing some fantastic work with their seabirds conservation. with buying the insurance _ conservation. with buying the insurance you are actually ensuring the safety — insurance you are actually ensuring the safety of the seagulls and other birds on _ the safety of the seagulls and other birds on the island. and the safety of the seagulls and other birds on the island.— birds on the island. and you get to eat our birds on the island. and you get to eat your food. _ birds on the island. and you get to eat your food, so _ birds on the island. and you get to eat your food, so it's _ birds on the island. and you get to eat your food, so it's a _ birds on the island. and you get to eat your food, so it's a win, i birds on the island. and you get to eat your food, so it's a win, win i eat your food, so it's a win, win situation — eat your food, so it's a win, win situation for everybody! - eat your food, so it's a win, win situation for everybody! it- situation for everybody! it makes people more likely to _ situation for everybody! it makes people more likely to choose you situation for everybody! it makes i people more likely to choose you to come along for your lunch? yeah, definitely- — come along for your lunch? yeah, definitely. we _ come along for your lunch? yeah, definitely. we have _ come along for your lunch? yeah, definitely. we have launched i come along for your lunch? yeah, definitely. we have launched it i come along for your lunch? yeah, l definitely. we have launched it this morning~ _ definitely. we have launched it this morning~ lt — definitely. we have launched it this morning. it is our new pop—up series called _ morning. it is our new pop—up series called sunlight sessions. we have had quite — called sunlight sessions. we have had quite an influx of customers buying _ had quite an influx of customers buying it — had quite an influx of customers buying it. thankfully, there has not been _ buying it. thankfully, there has not been a _ buying it. thankfully, there has not been a seagull attackjust yet. nobody— been a seagull attackjust yet. nobody has claimed their insurance 'ust nobody has claimed their insurance just yesterday _ nobody has claimed their insurance just yesterday. bull _ nobody has claimed their insurance just yesterday-— just yesterday. but we hope in the future if it does _ just yesterday. but we hope in the future if it does happen _ just yesterday. but we hope in the future if it does happen people i just yesterday. but we hope in the | future if it does happen people will have peace of mind when eating with us. . y .. have peace of mind when eating with us. . , ., ., have peace of mind when eating with us. . , ., . . have peace of mind when eating with us. ., , ., ., ., ., us. kate, you are at the other end ofthe us. kate, you are at the other end of the country- — us. kate, you are at the other end of the country. the _ us. kate, you are at the other end of the country. the point - us. kate, you are at the other end of the country. the point of- us. kate, you are at the other end of the country. the point of this i us. kate, you are at the other end of the country. the point of this is j of the country. the point of this is it has been a difficult time for hospitality businesses. prices going up, people have not got a lot of

cash. how has business been? it is a reall , cash. how has business been? it is a really. really — cash. how has business been? it is a really, really hard _ cash. how has business been? it is a really, really hard time _ really, really hard time for people. we completely appreciate that. we know our toasties aren't that cheap. it is a treat for people to come down. people are still coming and spending money. that is super, super important. that is another reason why we wanted to do this. so we are looking after our customers. we totally appreciate that people are spending that money. like the guys at hawkins barbecue, the money raised, we do put it back into the local community. so at the moment we are sponsoring a couple of children poz—mac football teams in dundee. of end of each month we are going to tally up the seagull sales and donate a portion to local charities. charlotte and matt, i would imagine

for all of you, your relationship with the community is incredibly important, and you're relying on them for your success?- important, and you're relying on them for your success? yeah. we are a small island — them for your success? yeah. we are a small island here. _ them for your success? yeah. we are a small island here. only _ them for your success? yeah. we are a small island here. only a _ a small island here. only a population— a small island here. only a population of— a small island here. only a population of 85,000. it i a small island here. only a i population of 85,000. it really shows — population of 85,000. it really shows we _ population of 85,000. it really. shows. we all stick together, we population of 85,000. it really- shows. we all stick together, we are all very— shows. we all stick together, we are all very honest _ shows. we all stick together, we are all very honest. we _ shows. we all stick together, we are all very honest. we hope _ shows. we all stick together, we are all very honest. we hope people i shows. we all stick together, we are all very honest. we hope people willj all very honest. we hope people will be honest— all very honest. we hope people will be honest in— all very honest. we hope people will be honest in taking _ all very honest. we hope people will be honest in taking the _ all very honest. we hope people will be honest in taking the insurance i be honest in taking the insurance policy _ be honest in taking the insurance policy out, — be honest in taking the insurance policy out, because then - be honest in taking the insurance policy out, because then they. be honest in taking the insurancej policy out, because then they are stealing _ policy out, because then they are stealing from _ policy out, because then they are stealing from a _ policy out, because then they are stealing from a small _ policy out, because then they are stealing from a small business, i stealing from a small business, which _ which doesn't seem right, and pretending _ which doesn't seem right, and pretending that— which doesn't seem right, and pretending that a _ which doesn't seem right, and pretending that a seagull- which doesn't seem right, and i pretending that a seagull target, all of— pretending that a seagull target, all of that, — pretending that a seagull target, all of that, we _ pretending that a seagull target, all of that, we hope _ pretending that a seagull target, all of that, we hope we - pretending that a seagull target, all of that, we hope we can i pretending that a seagull target, all of that, we hope we can trustj all of that, we hope we can trust them _ all of that, we hope we can trust them it's— all of that, we hope we can trust them. it's very important - all of that, we hope we can trust them. it's very important to i all of that, we hope we can trust them. it's very important to be i all of that, we hope we can trusti them. it's very important to be in them. it's very important to be in the community— them. it's very important to be in the community and _ them. it's very important to be in the community and help - them. it's very important to be in the community and help the i them. it's very important to be in- the community and help the community where _ where we can. it looks glorious where you all are _ where we can. it looks glorious where you all are this - where we can. it looks gloriousj where you all are this morning. where we can. it looks glorious. where you all are this morning. i where we can. it looks glorious i where you all are this morning. i am veryjealous. the sun is out. that is what a british summer holiday should be. enjoy. really good to talk to you all. hope those seagulls behave. they are still there! nearly eight o'clock. time for the use where you

are. this a very good morning. welcome to bbc london. i'm thomas magill. residents living in a block of flats in bromley that has caught fire twice in two years say they have "had enough" and no longer want to live in the complex. two people were hospitalised after a blaze at st mark's square earlier this month. that happened after an earlierfire in 2022. a spokesperson for st marks said "ensuring residents are supported and the buildings are safe continues to be our top priority." taylor swift has broken a new record as she wrapped up the european leg of her eras world tour following eight show at wembley stadium. that's more than any other solo singer — breaking the previous set by michaeljackson in 1988. this summer she's played to almost 1.2 million people in the uk, generating an estimated billion pounds for the economy.

let's take a look at the tubes now. the piccidilly line is part suspended and there's minor delays on the waterloo & city. also minor delays on the central line. now on to the weather. and it should be a mainly dry, sunny but breezy day with the chance of the odd cloud here and there later on. top temperature of 22 degrees. that's it from me — the bbc news app has more on the phased reopening of somerset house following a fire there last weekend. i'll be back in half an hour

welcome to breakfast with sally nugent and ben thompson. our headlines today... six people remain missing as recovery teams struggle to get inside the sunken super yacht off the sicilian coast. former president barack obama tells democrats that america is ready for a new chapter with kamala harris as president. america is ready for a better story. we are ready for a president kamala harris. british president kamala harris. holiday—makers will need pay british holiday—makers will need to pay £6 to enter many european destinations as soon as next summer under plansjust destinations as soon as next summer under plans just revealed by the european union. match of the day turned 60, and we hearfrom gary

lineker about his quarter of a century on the show. it lineker about his quarter of a century on the show.- lineker about his quarter of a century on the show. it has been a bi art century on the show. it has been a big part of — century on the show. it has been a big part of my _ century on the show. it has been a big part of my life _ century on the show. it has been a big part of my life from _ century on the show. it has been a big part of my life from the - century on the show. it has been a big part of my life from the start. l big part of my life from the start. i watched — big part of my life from the start. i watched it as a kid. it was the one night— i watched it as a kid. it was the one night my dad let me stay up, to watch _ one night my dad let me stay up, to watch it _ one night my dad let me stay up, to watch it. . , ., ., , ., watch it. heavy rain and strong winds moving _ watch it. heavy rain and strong winds moving in _ watch it. heavy rain and strong winds moving in across - watch it. heavy rain and strong winds moving in across the i watch it. heavy rain and strong i winds moving in across the northern half of the country after a bright start in the south, we will have some blustery conditions, but it looks like from the middle of next week, temperatures are set to rise once again. i will have all the details shortly. hello, good morning. it's wednesday 21st august. our main story. six people are still missing off the coast of sicily, as rescue teams struggle to get inside the luxury yacht which sank during a storm on monday. the search has resumed this morning, as rescuers attempt to get access to the cabins. one body has been recovered, which is believed to be that of the vessel's chef.

our reporter graham satchell has more. cctv footage from the early hours of monday morning. through the raging storm, you can just see the lights of the luxury sailing yacht the bayesian, anchored offshore. but within minutes, as the wind intensifies, the lights disappear. this rescue operation is now entering its third day and conditions are difficult. the wreckage is more than 150ft underwater. divers are using remotely operated vehicles to help them find usable access points. still trapped inside are believed to be six missing people. the bayesian is one of the world's largest luxury sailing yachts, with the second tallest mast ever built. it had 22 people on board when it sank — ten crew and 12 guests. one of those missing is mike lynch, described as the british bill gates. he hit the headlines when he sold his company autonomy to hewlett—packard for billions of pounds.

mr lynch's18—year—old daughter hannah is also missing. they lived in suffolk. for the local community here, a feeling of immense shock. the family are well known in the local area and obviously it's just a very sad and awful thing. and the family are very fond of the local countryside, protecting the river deben valley, and have opened their house, i believe, and their gardens to the public before. yeah, very, very community—minded people. the head of morgan stanley international, jonathan bloomer, was also on board and is feared dead. we're just terribly sad for the family. we're coping the best we can, and we're just all supporting each other. he was my elder by half an hour, so it means a lot when you lose a twin brother. 15 people survived the tragedy, including a one—year—old baby girl, seen here leaving hospital. british investigators are now in sicily, working to assess

the disaster and determine what measures were taken on board to mitigate the extreme weather, but they know hopes have all but disappeared of finding anyone alive. graham satchell, bbc news. we are joined now by our southern europe correspondent mark lowen. i think very few hopes of finding survivors, and more likely now that they are simply going to find bodies when they finally do reach the cabins of the bayesian. that is where they believe that the passengers were asleep when this disaster hit at around 5am on monday morning, and they are working with remote controlled vehicles that are working on the sea bed, they can be autonomous for up to two hours which is longer than the rescuers themselves can get down there, given the depths. that is the situation with the attempts to reach the cabins, but there is also this

parallel process going on with the investigation as to exactly how this happened. the captain is one of the survivors, so he is key to finding out exactly how this superyacht, 56 metres, went down seemingly within seconds or even just a couple of minutes. while other boats, much smaller, that were at the harbour, did not go down. so the questions now are about, for example, were the hatches of the ship left open during the storm, allowing water to pour in? was the retractable keel of the ship deployed properly in order to provide stability to it as it moored just offshore? these are all big questions and may be secrets that the ship will carry with it down to the bottom of the ocean, or indeed they will be questions that will be able to be answered by some of the survivors who will now be questioned by the investigative team. mark lowen in sicily on the latest on that rescue operation.

former president barack obama is the latest high—profile democrat to rally support for kamala harris, speaking on day two of the party's national convention in chicago. during his keynote speech, mr obama said the us is ready for a new chapter with ms harris as president. our senior north america correspondent, gary o'donoghue, was there. this is about as close to royalty as the democratic party gets. hello, chicago! it's good to be home! barack obama paid tribute to his former vice president, joe biden, and he warned the democrats the election would be a tight race in a closely divided country. if we work like we've never worked before, if we hold firm to our convictions, we will elect kamala harris as the next president of the united states. both barack obama and the former first lady laid into donald trump.

misogynistic, racist, whingeing, childish, among the many insults. michelle obama going after him in a more directly personal way than before. see, his limited, narrow view of the world made him feel threatened by the existence of two hard—working, highly educated, successful people who happen to be black. but there was more. the punchline that sent the crowd wild. i want to know. who's going to tell him... who's going to tell him that the job he's currently seeking mightjust be one of those blackjobs. cheering. earlier, the convention formally adopted kamala harris as the nominee, and it was down to her husband, the current second gentleman, to tell the hall about the person as well as the politician. she findsjoy in pursuing justice. she stands up to bullies, - just like my parents taught me to. and she likes to see i people do well, but hates when they're treated unfairly.

90 miles up the road, the nominee herself was campaigning in wisconsin. 76 days to prove to the american electorate that she's the right choice. gary o'donoghue, bbc news, chicago. king charles is to meet the families of three girls who were fatally stabbed at a dance class in southport last month. it follows his visit to the town yesterday, where he met members of the community, including emergency workers and local leaders. he also had a private meeting with some of the children who had survived the attack. government borrowing rose by £3.1 billion last month more than the income from tax. labour says it

shows the dire economic inheritance left by the conservatives as the chancellor rachel reeves prepares to set out her first budget and spending plans this autumn. eating two slices of ham a day can increase the risk of developing type two diabetes according to a large study. data analysed by the university of cambridge also found that consuming 100 grams of unprocessed red meat a day, around as much as a small steak, may lead to a 10% higher risk of developing the disease. the us secretary of state has ended his latest tour of the middle east with the morning that there is no more time to waste on a ceasefire in gaza. he said that israel had accepted the proposals and he expected hamas to do the same. fill" expected hamas to do the same. our messate is expected hamas to do the same.

it now. time is of the essence. jon donnisonjoins us live now it now. time is of the essence. jon donnison joins us live now from jerusalem. can you tell me what this might mean for any potential ceasefire? mellie for any potential ceasefire? well, ou never for any potential ceasefire? well, you never know, _ for any potential ceasefire? well, you never know, but _ for any potential ceasefire? well, you never know, but i _ for any potential ceasefire? well, you never know, but i don't i for any potential ceasefire? well, you never know, but i don't think| you never know, but i don't think that people in the region feel that a deal is close. you really got that sense of urgency from antony blinken there, but you don't get the same sense of urgency from the key players in the region, and that is prime minister benjamin netanyahu and of course the hamas leader in gaza. hamas at the moment are saying they are not even taking part in the latest talks. they say any suggestion of progress is an illusion. the talks are due to resume on egypt's tomorrow, but i don't think anyone is expecting a breakthrough. and here in israel, there is a lot of coverage today of

there is a lot of coverage today of the frustration from america at what they see as perhaps doublespeak from they see as perhaps doublespeak from the israeli prime minister, benjamin netanyahu, who was accused of saying one thing to the audience here in israel. he reportedly said that he didn't think that they would be ideal, and that he had managed to convince the americans that the israeli troops needed to remain in key situations in gaza, including on the border between gaza and is egypt. in response, department officialsaid egypt. in response, department official said that maximalist statements were not constructive to reaching a peace deal. so as i say, you never know. things might be being said in private that are not being said in private that are not being said in private that are not being said publicly. there is a lot

of posturing from the key players. but you don't get a sense that a deal is imminent.— but you don't get a sense that a deal is imminent. jon, thank you very much _ deal is imminent. jon, thank you very much indeed. _ deal is imminent. jon, thank you very much indeed. jon _ deal is imminent. jon, thank you very much indeed. jon donnison| deal is imminent. jon, thank you i very much indeed. jon donnison live from jerusalem this morning. taylor swift has finished the european leg of her eras tour with a record—breaking show at wembley stadium. my my goodness, it was big! it was her eighth concert at the london venue this summer, setting a new record for any solo singer. during her tour she has played to almost 1.2 million peoplejust here in the uk alone. 1.2 million people managed to get tickets, ben. and how much money do you think that made for the economy? clearly she did very well out of it and all of the entourage, but the economy did pretty well too. on the pink sunglasses and cowboy hats. you are in the boots, the merchandise, the t—shirts, the hotels, the travel. people travelled a long way to go and see those concerts. £1 billion into the

economy because of taylor swift. she has been on our sofa in the past, many a year ago. when she was a fledgling singer. she is welcome any time! i tell you who is really welcome this morning, carol, because she is promising some better weather on the way? it looks like it will turn warmer from the middle of next week, so southern areas could get up to the high 20s, and it will get cooler as we head further north. that is what it is looking like at the moment, so fingers crossed. todayis today is a different story, a fresher start than yesterday, especially across southern areas. if we look at norwich, 12 degrees now, this time yesterday it was 19. what we have today is wet and windy weather. many of us starting on a dry note, even with some sunshine,

but the rain coming in across northern ireland, also across scotland, getting into north—west england and also some dribs and drabs of that getting into wales. clouding over as well as we get into today, blustery winds in the south, but it is in the north where we are looking at stronger winds, particularly with exposure around the coast, could be touching gale force. so the rainfall totals will mount up over the next couple of days, particularly so across western scotland, which could lead to some issues with localised flooding and possibly to some disruption. temperatures today 13 to about 22 degrees. into this evening and overnight, the rain continues to push eastwards, and then if we follow it back we have another weather front coming in, follow it back we have another weatherfront coming in, bringing yet more rain to similar areas. the wind will strengthen as we go through the night, gail is through the irish sea, but in the

south—east, while we are looking at clearer skies. that takes us into tomorrow. the rain continues to push eastwards, and southwards. as it pushes south, it will tend to weaken and then behind that, we are looking at a mixture of sunshine and blustery showers this. temperatures tomorrow ranging from 14 in the north to about 21 in the south. it is getting better for the bank holiday! it will be drier, not in scotland, of course, but we will see showers in scotland too. but next week we are hanging on to. we are. don't listen to me when i talk about the weather! listen to carol. and given that forecast, you might be thinking it is time to go somewhere a little warmer or with a little more predictable weather. there could be new rules that you will need to think about for next year if you go to the eu from a nonmember country.

brits going to popular holiday destinations, like spain and france, will have to pay in advance for a visa waiver. ben has the details. notjust not just pay notjust pay in advance, fill in another form. notjust pay in advance, fill in anotherform. more admen, the last thing you need. what is happening? people will already have seen changes at the border when we go on holiday to eu destinations like france, spain, portugal, things like the different queue for the passport, and having stamps for entry and exit. more changes are on the way, but don't panic because i have a detailed guide for what exactly you need to know.

dibusz will soon have to pay 7 euros, about £6, for a visa waiver when we go on holiday to the eu, potentially as soon as next summer. there are two main changes that you will notice. a new electronic entry and exit system, where you will have to have your fingerprints taken on a face can, but you won't then about £6. you have to fill in passport and hotel details, and you have to do it before you travel. it is then valid for up to three years, and doesn't include ireland or cyprus. this is what you may have used for trips to the united states. fingerprints and scans will be the first of the changes to come in. the eu expect by this november the krhin but for the

so—called etias foreman 7 euros payment should then kick in as early as next year, potentially as early as next year, potentially as early as may, but they will be a six—month transition period at first, so you won't be refused entry if you have forgot to do it. but once that grace period ends from around november next year, you will need to have done the form and paid before going on holiday. so the big question, what happens if you get to the airport and realise you have forgot to do the form?— airport and realise you have forgot to do the form? from what i can see, etias will be — to do the form? from what i can see, etias will be a _ to do the form? from what i can see, etias will be a lot — to do the form? from what i can see, etias will be a lot more _ etias will be a lot more user—friendly than the american esta. first of all, it is valid for three years, and it is much cheaper. crucially, the expectation is that the vast majority of holiday—makers would get a etias issued within minutes of putting in the online

application. so if you forget and you turn up at the airport and you've only got a couple of hours before your flight, you've only got a couple of hours before yourflight, it you've only got a couple of hours before your flight, it probably won't be too late. latte before your flight, it probably won't be too late.— before your flight, it probably won't be too late. ~ . . , won't be too late. we have also been out askint won't be too late. we have also been out asking what _ won't be too late. we have also been out asking what potential— out asking what potential holiday—makers make of these changes. i holiday-makers make of these chantes. ~ . holiday-makers make of these chantes. ~' . , , ., changes. i think it is typical of the european _ changes. i think it is typical of the european union, - changes. i think it is typical of the european union, and i changes. i think it is typical of. the european union, and because changes. i think it is typical of- the european union, and because i voted _ the european union, and because i voted to— the european union, and because i voted to leave, i think now that was a mistake _ voted to leave, i think now that was a mistake and we should get back in, because _ a mistake and we should get back in, because otherwise those kind of things— because otherwise those kind of things are going to happen again and again _ things are going to happen again and again but _ things are going to happen again and again. but it won't stop me going, because _ again. but it won't stop me going, because you can't even get a cup of coffee _ because you can't even get a cup of coffee for— because you can't even get a cup of coffee for 7 — because you can't even get a cup of coffee for 7 euros, so it doesn't make _ coffee for 7 euros, so it doesn't make a — coffee for 7 euros, so it doesn't make a lot _ coffee for 7 euros, so it doesn't make a lot of difference. i didn't want to leave _ make a lot of difference. i didn't want to leave europe _ make a lot of difference. i didn't want to leave europe anyway, i make a lot of difference. i didn't| want to leave europe anyway, so make a lot of difference. i didn't i want to leave europe anyway, so it is want to leave europe anyway, so it lsiust_ want to leave europe anyway, so it lsiust an _ want to leave europe anyway, so it is just an extra _ want to leave europe anyway, so it is just an extra tax _ want to leave europe anyway, so it is just an extra tax to _ want to leave europe anyway, so it is just an extra tax to go _ want to leave europe anyway, so it is just an extra tax to go on - is just an extra tax to go on holiday— is just an extra tax to go on holiday and _ is just an extra tax to go on holiday and explore - is just an extra tax to go on holiday and explore the i is just an extra tax to go on i holiday and explore the country is just an extra tax to go on - holiday and explore the country in the world, — holiday and explore the country in the world, so_ holiday and explore the country in the world, so not— holiday and explore the country in the world, so not great. - holiday and explore the country in the world, so not great. [- holiday and explore the country in the world, so not great.— the world, so not great. i don't auree the world, so not great. i don't agree with _ the world, so not great. i don't agree with this _ the world, so not great. i don't agree with this tax. _ the world, so not great. i don't agree with this tax. i _ the world, so not great. i don't agree with this tax. i think- the world, so not great. i don't agree with this tax. i think it i the world, so not great. i don't agree with this tax. i think it is | agree with this tax. i think it is really unfair. i'm from france, so sorry if my english isn't perfect, but for me it should stay free. for example, i can come in your country and it is free, so why do you have

to pay to come in mind? it makes no sense. ., , , . . sense. the remaining specific exact dates will yet _ sense. the remaining specific exact dates will yet to _ sense. the remaining specific exact dates will yet to be _ sense. the remaining specific exact dates will yet to be confirmed - sense. the remaining specific exact dates will yet to be confirmed by i dates will yet to be confirmed by the european union, but do keep these changes in mind if you are planning a holiday anywhere in the eu in the next year or so. we have had quite a few comments in about this this morning. martin has been in touch to say, actually the uk supported this measure, was involved in planning for it before brexit. fatima from wimbledon has said, if we have to get an etias, why doesn't the uk do the same for europeans coming to the uk? and we had a further comment on that from someone who didn't give their name but said, in neither case is it unreasonable, just like the mac to scheme for travel to the united states, which seems to work pretty well. the thing to keep in mind is that when the fingerprint and facial scanning system comes in, there is a potential, for hold—ups at the

border when people get ferries and trains, because the border checks for france are done on this side. if you fly, the border checks are done when you arrive in the eu, so the practicalities of it will be interesting to see what effect that has when that fingerprint and face can comes in from november this year. thank you very much. it is 20 minutes past eight. the family of barnaby webber, who was tragically killed in a stabbing in nottingham last year, have made theirfirst donation through the charity they set up in his name, to support young people in need. the first grant is going to someone very special, who you may recognise. isla grist has the rare skin condition epidermolysis bullosa and has appeared on breakfast alongside graeme souness. after seeing isla and graeme's interview, barnaby�*s family decided they wanted to meet her. 0ur reporterjohn maguire has more. are we going into the actual bbc building? the webber family have been forced to endure one

of the hardest years imaginable. their son and charlie's brother, barnaby, was one of the three people killed during a series of knife attacks in nottingham last year. since then, they've set up a foundation in his name and raised money to secure barnaby�*s legacy so that some good may come out of something so evil. and they're here in salford to meet the very first person to be supported by the foundation. hey, isla. hi. lovely to see you again. hi. this i've got some people here who wanted to meet you. this is emma, charlie and david. hello. and they wanted to say hello. 16—year—old isla grist has inspired so many people as an ambassador for the charity deborah that works for those like isla living with the rare genetic disorder epidermolysis bullosa, eb. so this is the first - time we've done this. so you'll have to excuse me. um, we wanted to make the first donation from his foundation - to somebody who is facing challenges

in their life _ that can be anything, - that can be like charlie's, you know, facing challenges because he lost his brotherl and how it happened. and you're facing, every day you have to face, you know, j all the stuff you have to go through. - and we would like to make our very first donation, an award, _ if that's the right word, to you. thank you very much. because you're so special. i think you're so brave. and i know he's brave and it's . really difficult, life, sometimes. anything comes to mind? um, maybe a wheelchair that you can lift and put in a car. because my one... what do you mean, lift? like an electric wheelchair that's not heavy. you can take apart, collapse it and put it in a car. because my one, you have to... it doesn't break down? it doesn't break down. it's100, maybe 113 kilograms. it's heavy, isn't it? so something thatjust makes it easier for you to _ get around and about?

yeah. the charity relay swim, taken on by a team including graeme souness and isla's dad andy last summer, raised huge amounts of money and awareness. it's incredible to see the change that we're doing, not just in a few years, but now. no one knew about eb. we would have to fight for everything that we got, because we were like, "oh, but we've never heard of your condition." it's not like something like cerebral palsy or autism. it's not known. and it's the recognition not only of the pain isla lives with every day, but also of the work she's doing to help others like her that lead to the webber family choosing her to be the very first recipient of a grant from the barnaby webber foundation. i think things happen i for reasons sometimes, and i was watching you. i've seen you and graeme. i'd watched you on on bbc. breakfast quite a few times. i think you've been on two or three

times now, haven't you? _ and i was so inspired - by what you did, and we've had the most horrible year, - as you can imagine, and itjust suddenly thought, you know, - it would be perfect if we were able to meet you. we're really proud i of how brave you are. and yeah, you're - inspiring young lady. your family are incredibly courageous as well. you know, it's. .. yeah. and you're courageous. support from friends, family and also strangers provides great comfort to them all as people have rallied round to help and to raise money for their causes. the biggest thing is a lot of people, when everything first happened out of the kindness, we had a lot of donations straight into the the gofundme. both families face daunting private battles ahead while also in public fighting to help others. they are determined to make a difference in any way they can. it's nice to meet you.

john maguire, bbc news, salford. group of incredible people meeting there. from something so awful, there. from something so awful, there can be some good that emerges from all of that. absolutely. there isjust a from all of that. absolutely. there is just a week to go until the paralympics kick off in paris. jonathon broom—edwards says another gold medal is his only target at this summer's games. the 36—year—old is also the reigning world champion, and is peaking at just the right time to make history. charlie slater went to meet him. whilst my body can do it, whilst i'm still competitive, i should do it, and i am going to do it. jonathan broom—edwards is 36 years old. he's the reigning world champion, the reigning paralympic champion, and because of his age, everyone is saying, well, maybe you should think about calling it a day. no chance.

it's the mind that gives up before the body. i genuinely believe that. i could have given up when i ruptured my achilles in 2018, i didn't. i learned more about myself, and ifound enjoyment in it. so i'm going to keep going as long as i can. you really mean that, don't you? when you said, i will do it, i see it in your eyes — you mean it, right? i mean it! whilst i'm still in the sport, um, i'll do it. but, you know, there's also, like, i'm kind of gunning for strictly. strictly come dancing, coming knocking, you know, start working my hips like, you know. but there's other opportunities, i'm sure, that that can come as a result of sport. we've got a pretty much near enough home games. the time zones are the same. my family and friends aren't having to wake up at three in the morning to watch me, you know, back in the uk, when i was in tokyo. it's going to be phenomenal. and off the back of the learnings from kobe 2024, ifeel i'm in great shape. obviously, what will be will be,

but i will do all in my power so i can go out and enjoy myself in front of pretty much like a home crowd. what would it mean to become a double paralympic champion? well, it's got a nice ring to it, hasn't it? it would mean the world to me. can't wait. that report from charlie slater. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. a very good morning, welcome to bbc london. i'm thomas magill. residents living in a block of flats in bromley that has caught fire twice in two years say they have "had enough" and no longer want to live in the complex. two people were hospitalised after a blaze at st mark's square earlier this month. that happened after an earlierfire in 2022. a spokesperson for st marks said, "ensuring residents are supported and the buildings are safe continues

to be our top priority." a hospital manager who stole computers from harlow�*s princess alexandra hospital, where he worked, has been given a suspended jail sentence. stephen dorrington used his access—all—areas pass to take almost £10,000 worth of laptops and other equipment over more than three years. the 33—year—old admitted the offence. taylor swift has broken a new record as she wrapped up the european leg of her eras world tour following eight shows at wembley stadium. that's more than any other solo singer — breaking the previous set by michaeljackson in 1988. this summer, she's played to almost 1.2 million people in the uk, and generated an estimated £1 billion for the economy. notting hill carnival takes place this bank holiday weekend. mahogany has been designing carnival costumes from the heart of harlesden for more than 50 years.

bbc london has been to take a sneak peak at this year's designs. everyone's got family in here. i'm a mahogany baby, but even my auntie, and everyone, has come through mahogany. whether you've been here five seconds, a hundred years, it's definitely, yeah, i would say it's definitely a family. let's take a look at the tubes now. now onto the weather with kawser. hello, there, good morning. well, today we're looking at a largely dry day. there'll be some spells of sunshine around in the morning, although it's likely to be hazy in places with high cloud around, and cloud in general will tend to build as we head through the day, but it should stay largely dry. there will still be some sunny spells around, just maybe one or two isolated showers and temperatures widely reaching around 19 to 22

celsius, so around average for the time of year. but the winds will continue to pick up from the southwest, and it does become quite breezy as we head through the night, clearer skies and a bit more of a milder night compared with last night. so overnight lows of ia to 16 celsius. now looking ahead to the next few days and it is quite unsettled. we have low pressure to the north of us and these weather fronts bringing with it the chance of some outbreaks of rain and some strong winds as well, but some uncertainty with the details. now, thursday does look like it should be largely dry to start, with some patchy rain possible later, but it is a windy day, gusts of up to around 40mph and temperatures around average for the time of year. that's it from me — the bbc news app has more on the phased reopening of somerset house following a fire there last weekend. i'll be back around 9:15. hello, this is breakfast with sally nugent and ben thompson.

it's the world's longest—running football tv show, with one of the most iconic theme tunes. of course, we're talking about match of the day, and this month it's celebrating its 60th birthday. faithful host gary lineker — who's become a familiar face for households every saturday night — is also celebrating his own milestone, presenting the show for 25 years. he's been catching up withjohn watson. match of the day theme music gary, with match of the day turning 60, we've got some clips to show you. oh, wow, 0k. all right? returning on a regular basis after a gap of four seasons. and we'll be doing our best to be sharp. oof! your first appearance as a pundit? i know. i didn't do punditry for very long, um, because i wanted des' job. just because they've lost the first game, i'm not going to change my mind. so, yeah, i went in and did a bit of punditry, but i was already doing a bit of presenting on radio and stuff like that.

i suppose we've got to show you as well... yeah. ..the first time you presented on the programme. we start though, with division one champions sunderland... i've certainly changed in appearance. i spotted a grey hair the other day, um, so, yeah. but, um, it was... yeah, it was more nerve—racking then, obviously, because you can't really practise telly. yeah. and i don't really get nervous at all. i didn't as a player, don't as a presenter. but i remember that first show, there were a few butterflies. 25 years, you've been presenting the show. you've been involved with it longer than that. that's longer than your playing career. what does the show mean to you? it's been part of my life, big part of my life, right from the start. i watched it as a kid. um, it's the one night my dad let me stay up to watch match of the day. because a lot of the population don't have, you know, sky or tnt, or any of these streaming channels that show football and show the premier league, i think, you know, we've got — around half the population get their premier league fix from match of the day, and still do.

hey, tell you what? football's back. any good? have i got thejob? for a couple of years i remember driving home thinking, i'm never, ever going to be able to crack this. um, but in the end, you get used to the environment, you get used to all these things, and then it becomes natural, and then, it really depends whether you've got enough likeability, and people — more people like you than hate you. how hard is it to keep the show relevant? because it's a traditional format in many ways, isn't it, match of the day? well, i think it's constantly evolved. i remember when i grew up in the early days, started in 1964, obviously, with it being 60 years, there was one game. um, and then it went to two. each week we'll have two main matches from the new premier league. i remember we lost the rights for three years, obviously to itv. when it came back, when we got the rights back, i said, "is there any way we could show all the games?" they found a way of doing it

and that, you know, i thought, right, finally we won't get people moaning that they're never on match of the day. but of course, then it becomes about where they are on match of the day, in the running order. so, "we're always last", and all this kind of stuff. it's probably the toughest show that you do. i mean, live football's got different things, but when we do live games, um, you know, you basically — you've got much more time, especially on the beeb, because we've no adverts at half time. at the end of the game we have, you know, plenty of time to chat without any breaks. um, and you can go off on one, but you can't do that on match of the day. and how is it when you run into current players, i suppose, when you are — you can't hold back with your analysis? do they ever say anything? very, very rarely. not with players. managers more so, managers are touchy. footballers get it, and they understand it. they know when they've made a mistake. not played well. um, you know, at the end of the euros, there was all this talk in the euros, because the papers wind things up a little bit

against us sometimes as well, try and cause a divide. and i remember walking down at the end of the game, at the final, and the way we had to get out was via the tunnel, and we bumped into three or four of the players, um, after the game, and they were coming over. "0h, we didn't really know this..." and theyjust — no. there's never, i've never experienced from a player any kind of, any grief, except i think vinniejones had a pop one day. but it was just vinnie being vinnie. it was fun, it was fun. your most famous moment, though... here we go again. new season, new titles, new managers, new signings. but apart from that, nothing much has really changed. ..the season after leicester city won the premier league, how you ended up presenting the show in your pants. well, i did a tweet, didn't i, in about november or december, saying if leicester win the league then i'll do the first show of next season in my undies. um, and obviously when i did that tweet, i knew there was categorically zero chance that leicester would win the league. never, ever, ever, ever in my lifetime did i believe it was even remotely possible that leicester would win any kind of league, let alone

the premier league. get in! um, but of course they did. and i kind of had to do it. it was the most surreal thing i've ever done on television. we've gone with two up front in the studio. i could see wrighty and shearer�*s shouldersjust going behind me! how long do you see yourself continuing on match of the day? i don't know. um, it depends how long they want me, i suppose. but, um, i mean, ilove doing it at the moment. um, i've still got another year left, at least. so, um, we'll have to wait and see what happens. obviously, it's an ever—changing feast, football, and television and football, and rights of the premier league and stuff like that. so all of these things will play a part, but ijust feel it's been an absolute privilege to have presented it for 25 years now. i must be getting old! when ian wrightjoined the show, he looked in in absolute awe. do you still get that impression when new guests, new pundits, come on the show for the first time?

oh, yeah. joe hart did it. he had his debut at the weekend. um, on the first match of the day of this season. and, um, you could see that it was, it was a moment for him. and it is, you know, because it's something that, it's not just a tv show, it's the tv show we watched when we were kids. why is it, do you think that people are still tuning in every night to watch the show? i think part of it is that it's trusted. it's the longevity of the show, the love for the show. i think people enjoy seeing it that way. they like to see the highlights. they like to get their premier league fix from us, and hopefully that will continue. could we see another leicester moment? could you be presenting match of the day in your pants at the start of next season? that would not happen again! that would not happen again. i'm about eight years older now! um, i don't think we can see a leicester moment again.

i think that was an absolute one off. i still cannot fathom how it happened. and it was so beautiful. i think that that was not only the best moment i've had in television, but i would say it's the best moment i've enjoyed in football in my life, and i had nothing to do with it whatsoever, but it was absolutely magical. brilliant. gary, thanks very much. cheers, thanks. thank you. isn't that interesting? he captained his country, had this career and it was his club that was the best moment of his career. 25 years. alon: moment of his career. 25 years. along time. _ moment of his career. 25 years. along time, 60th _ moment of his career. 25 years. along time, 60th anniversary. l moment of his career. 25 years. | along time, 60th anniversary. it moment of his career. 25 years. - along time, 60th anniversary. it has changed quite a lot. i along time, 60th anniversary. it has changed quite a lot.— changed quite a lot. i love looking at the old clips. _ changed quite a lot. i love looking at the old clips. the _ changed quite a lot. i love looking at the old clips. the black- changed quite a lot. i love looking at the old clips. the black and - at the old clips. the black and white ones! _ at the old clips. the black and white ones! very _ at the old clips. the black and white ones! very good. - facial palsy — or facial paralysis — is a condition that affects thousands of people in the uk, causing drooping on one side of the face, affecting a person's ability to smile. despite so many people being affected, oxford university hospitals says many of their young patients have never met

another child with the condition, leaving some feeling isolated. that was the case for seven—year—old mia, until she got to meet others at a party thrown by the hospital. mia was diagnosed with a brain tumour in march 2022, and had a operation to remove it. she was in hospital for about four weeks, and after, when she came out, she, um, developed facial palsy. she wouldn't look in the mirror, she wouldn't have her picture taken. um, and shejust knew something was different. there are over 50 causes of facial palsy for people, and the impact of that can be very wide ranging.

it's one nerve in your body, but the facial nerve is responsible for moving the muscles of facial expression in your face, for smiling for laughing, for frowning. some people might have rehabilitation only. other people might have botox treatment to help with tight muscles, or difficulties, if their face is moving in a different way after facial palsy. and some people who completely don't have a smile at all, there are operations that can give people back their smile. we see the facial palsy team about once a month, um, sometimes more. we talk all the time through email. um, everyone's just been fantastic. we think it's really important that children are able to meet other people with visible difference, and other children like them. um, and this event started in 2016, with a little boy who told me that he didn't — nobody knew he was friendly because he couldn't smile. the other important part of the day was the chance for parents to meet

other parents of children with facial palsy, as well. she's still been talking about it, nonstop. it was so good to meet other people who are going through the same things. it was fantastic. good to see those smiles. all of them with _ good to see those smiles. all of them with a _ good to see those smiles. all of them with a big _ good to see those smiles. all of them with a big smile _ good to see those smiles. all of them with a big smile on - good to see those smiles. all of them with a big smile on their i good to see those smiles. all of. them with a big smile on their face, amazing. them with a big smile on their face, amazinu. . ., , , , amazing. carol is with us this mornin: amazing. carol is with us this morning and _ amazing. carol is with us this morning and has _ amazing. carol is with us this morning and has been - amazing. carol is with us this| morning and has been teasing amazing. carol is with us this - morning and has been teasing us about the possibility of slightly better weather for the bank holiday. all this sunshine behind you. fit, all this sunshine behind you. lovely picture of edinburgh behind me. this weekend looks like we will have some rain across england and wales on saturday. that clears away and then into the weekend and also monday if you have the bank holiday off, that is looking more settled with some showers and the showers will be in scotland. but that could change! laughter read the small print. laughter read the small rint. �* , , laughter read the small rint. �* ,, read the small print. bless you. it is a beautiful _ read the small print. bless you. it is a beautiful picture _ read the small print. bless you. it is a beautiful picture with - read the small print. bless you. it

is a beautiful picture with some i is a beautiful picture with some sunshine in edinburgh this morning but you will find it will cloud over as we go through the day. wet and windy weather will affect the northern half of the country all courtesy of this area of low pressure. this is the front bringing in the wet and windy weather today but look at how we have lots of weather fronts in the atlantic connected with that area of low pressure so it will be wet for a couple of days for some and also windy. some showers in the west already this morning, rain is showing its hand across the outer hebrides and western scotland and it will continue to push into northern ireland and move across much of scotland through the day, getting into north—west england and also in north—west wales. move south of that and we're looking some brighter conditions but the cloud building all the time. these black circles represent the strength of the wind gusts. a blustery day across southern parts of the country but windy across the north with gales with exposure along the coasts. temperatures today about 13 degrees

in the north to 22 as we push further south. on the south coast and travel islands —— channel islands, not bad day. rain continues to advance steadily eastwards and then we have the next weather front coming in, bringing rain to almost the same areas, so rainfall totals will be picking up, particularly so across western scotland. could be some issues with localised flooding. the wind will strengthen, as well, with gales through the irish sea, for example. but some clearer skies across the south—east even though it will still be windy. temperatures 12 to 16 degrees. temperatures slightly unaware they were this time this morning. as we move through thursday, this weather front holds the remnants of an ex hurricane and is pushing slowly southward. you can tell from the isobars it will be another windy day. as the weather front seems south across england and wales, it will start to weaken. still gusty winds and blustery conditions behind it. sunshine and

showers, most are coming into the north—west, driven in on a brisk wind. temperatures 1a to 21 degrees. you can see the next system just waiting behind me. that is another front coming our way. here it is. overnight thursday into friday it will bring heavy rain, winds are strengthening particularly across northern england. this is something to note if you are travelling or camping. we could have gusts as much as a0 or 50 mph across northern england with that rain before it clears, and i lot of dry weather around, a fair bit of sunshine when we lose the rain from the south—east. blustery winds once again driving in some more showery outbreaks of rain and temperatures 13 to 23 degrees. we are asking about the weekend. the rain will sink southwards across england and wales on saturday and then as we head into sunday and monday, drier conditions but still a few showers around. but it looks like it might well turn warmerfrom mid around. but it looks like it might

well turn warmer from mid week onwards so we could have the high 20s in the south of the country and the low 20s in the north. you mentioned — the low 20s in the north. you mentioned friday _ the low 20s in the north. you mentioned friday morning, that is a time when lots of people might be travelling because of the bank holiday so we need to keep an eye on that. it holiday so we need to keep an eye on that. . ., , holiday so we need to keep an eye on that. u, , , , holiday so we need to keep an eye on that. , , , that. it could be pretty wild across arts of that. it could be pretty wild across parts of northern _ that. it could be pretty wild across parts of northern england - that. it could be pretty wild across parts of northern england with - that. it could be pretty wild across l parts of northern england with gusty winds crossing the pennines for example, and heavy rain for a time before it clears around lunchtime. carol, thank you. illegal campers are dumping huge amounts of waste — and risking major wildfires — along the shores of thirlmere in the lake district, according to the landowner. staff working for united utilities — which owns the reservoir and the surrounding land — say the problem isjust as bad this summer as it was during the covid pandemic, when more people were holidaying in the uk. mark mcalindon has this report. andrew wright would probably prefer to concentrate on his dayjob as a forester with united utilities. instead, he's sacrificing more and more of his time to tidy up after those too idle and reckless to do it themselves. and disposable barbecues, andrew,

are a serious risk, aren't they? they really are. we're finding them in the environment all the time. along with the fire pits, disposable barbecues are the other thing that keep me awake at night in the summer. thirlmere is a beautiful and iconic location, but it seems like it's under siege, with litter and damage getting worse. i've seen really appalling stuff. whole campsites being left with multiple tents, often brand new with the receipts still in them. i've seen air mattresses, cans of beer, bottles of alcohol, bags of rotting food, human waste. you name it, i've found it out there. the question is why? we thought this was something that was kind of exclusive to the lockdowns during covid, but we've seen an uptick in this last couple of years. and i'd say that this summer has been as bad as any. we're seeing a lot of posts on social media sites such as instagram and tiktok, which are promoting these areas for wild camping under the guise that they're really wild, they�* re unspoiled. you can come here and effectively do what you like.

you can see with a fire like this that's been built into the ground, it's scorched the earth. and had we not had so much damp weather recently, well, the potential for something like this to spread and destroy acres of forest is real. what we're seeing is people attempting to make campfires, and they're going in there and they're hacking down our trees. what scares me as a forester is the trees that you can cut down with a hand axe, they're small diameter trees, which are the understorey. it's the next generation of woodland that people are damaging. and if those trees get hacked down, there won't be a forest here in 50 years' time for people to enjoy. united utilities says thirlmere is there for people to make the most of, but some may ask if tougher penalties are needed for the few who abuse it. the lesson is take your rubbish with you. i the lesson is take your rubbish with ou. . ., ., , the lesson is take your rubbish with ou. ., , , the lesson is take your rubbish with ou. ., , ., you. i cannot believe people would do that. you. i cannot believe people would do that- you _ you. i cannot believe people would do that- you go — you. i cannot believe people would do that. you go somewhere - you. i cannot believe people would do that. you go somewhere so - do that. you go somewhere so beautiful, so remote, and then you think it is ok to leave that stuff behind. i don't get it. tote think it is ok to leave that stuff behind. i don't get it.— behind. i don't get it. we are sta in: behind. i don't get it. we are staying with _ behind. i don't get it. we are staying with the _ behind. i don't get it. we are staying with the watery - behind. i don't get it. we are l

staying with the watery theme. canals have been an integral part of britain's waterways for centuries, but now the canal and river trust is warning that some may be forced to close, if more investment isn't pumped into maintaining them. our correspondent sophie long is canal—side in birmingham. good morning to you. you had an astonishing factor earlier about the length and number of canals in birmingham. tell us more. well, apparently. _ birmingham. tell us more. well, apparently, there _ birmingham. tell us more. well, apparently, there are _ birmingham. tell us more. well, apparently, there are more - birmingham. tell us more. well, | apparently, there are more canals birmingham. tell us more. in apparently, there are more canals in birmingham than there are in venice stop i am told by several people i have spoken to this morning that is true. but look, it is a beautiful morning here in birmingham city centre. we have already seen hundreds of people making use of the towpaths. runners, dog walkers, cyclists, volunteers tending the garden. but there are real fears this could all fall into disrepair so people are calling on the government to invest, to protect the future of the canal network. not just here in birmingham but across the uk. the canals are fascinating.

the incredible history of canals is, it's really enlightening. and as you're going along, you see a lot of places, a lot of things that have happened in the past, and of course what's going on in the future. and so it can trigger a lot of learning as you find the history of places. dating back over 250 years, this beloved relic of the industrial revolution has had a resurgence recently, with more and more people like bez and his dog taking advantage of the waterways. besides the mechanics of it, the wildlife is impressive. even in a city like nottingham, i've seen today two different species of dragonfly, which are amazing creatures. but with increased popularity comes increased wear and tear. and with that, the need for repair. maintenance work is one of the canal and river trust's largest outgoings. it currently receives a grant from the government ofjust over £52 million,

which is used to look after notjust the canals but the towpaths, reservoirs, locks and bridges that go with them. but that funding agreement runs out in 2027, and the new government is currently reviewing all public funding, which is causing deep concern. with rising costs and the impact of climate change, a reduced budget could be catastrophic for canals. we are not at the stage where we can name closures or exactly what will happen. what we're trying to do is raise everybody's awareness now that actually there's potential that we could lose these wonderful assets in years to come. boat owners and those who live on canals hope the government will realise the value of what's at stake. these are very important assets, and we need to look after them. we need to be properly funded so that everybody can still use them. we've seen a massive increase just. this year in the amount of boats now using the river again.

so, you know, this this place here, it becomes like the riviera - sometimes in the summer. i would be devastated if, um, there was no funding for the canals, because i would a) not have somewhere beautiful to walk, and b) i'd end up homeless. the message from bez is clear. the history, the deep learning experiences, the nature, the camaraderie of other people that you meet on the canal. don't let it go. iamjoined on i am joined on the towpath by richard, chief executive of the river and canals trust. what are you asking the government for? fiur asking the government for? our canals are _ asking the government for? our canals are a _ asking the government for? our canals are a vital— asking the government for? q!" canals are a vital part of our national life, part of our past but a vital part of our future, as well. they provide access to nature for millions, around 10 million people with canals on their doorstep. all

those mental health and well—being benefits that we know save significant costs for the nhs. they also provide water security, regeneration and economic benefits for cities like birmingham that have been valued at about 1.5 billion per year and it is so important we secure the investment for the long—term future. we are a charity, we encourage people to support our work by volunteering, donating, but it needs to be matched by an underlying partnership with governments and we are looking to reset the partnership with the government, to have a conversation about the investment needed so these canals can thrive and pay back many times over on the investment needed. we are still in a cost—of—living crisis and every week i interview people who want to secure public funding. are you concerned that actually canals will not be the front of the queue for the government?— front of the queue for the government? front of the queue for the covernment? ~ , . ., , government? we understand of course the pressure — government? we understand of course the pressure the _ government? we understand of course the pressure the government - government? we understand of course the pressure the government is - the pressure the government is under. but these canals are part of our future because they are not going to go away. we have to invest in them so they don't present any

risk to neighbouring communities and all those benefits that are worth billions of pounds can continue to be delivered. it is so important that we recognise they cannot be taken for granted. they are very old, 250 years old, around 10,000 individual assets, each of which can cause the canal to fail, to become unsafe, and we have to maintain that ongoing effort to keep them available for people to enjoy. it is so vital that we do that. available for people to en'oy. it is so vital that we do that._ available for people to en'oy. it is so vital that we do that. where are ou at the so vital that we do that. where are you at the moment? _ so vital that we do that. where are you at the moment? the _ so vital that we do that. where are you at the moment? the previousl you at the moment? the previous government only gave you funding up to 2027, is that correct question like then you look at a big drop. where are you with your negotiations with yellow the last settlement was flat until 2027, meaning we have already suffered significantly from the rising prices and that has reduced the amount of work we can deliver within the budgets we have. beyond that, the previous covenant said that money would have to decline to around 13 million by the middle of the 20 30s. no lotion —— know allowance for inflation. we

generate income from lots of other sources but it has to be realistic about what level of investment this old infrastructure that is so vital for so many communities, the benefit it delivers, it contributes to recovery when nature is suffering but providing wildlife corridors to urban areas, linking green spaces together, so each benefit is delivered and it needs that ongoing long—term investment. let’s delivered and it needs that ongoing long-term investment.— delivered and it needs that ongoing long-term investment. let's learn a bit more about _ long-term investment. let's learn a bit more about that. _ long-term investment. let's learn a bit more about that. you _ long-term investment. let's learn a bit more about that. you lead - long-term investment. let's learn a bit more about that. you lead us - bit more about that. you lead us nicely onto nature because a bit further down the towpath is paul, who is the senior ecologist, is that correct? it who is the senior ecologist, is that correct? . who is the senior ecologist, is that correct? , ., ., who is the senior ecologist, is that correct? , ., who is the senior ecologist, is that| correct?— good correct? it is, good morning. good morninu. correct? it is, good morning. good morning- tell— correct? it is, good morning. good morning. tell us _ correct? it is, good morning. good morning. tell us a _ correct? it is, good morning. good morning. tell us a bit _ correct? it is, good morning. good morning. tell us a bit about - correct? it is, good morning. good morning. tell us a bit about what l morning. tell us a bit about what you have your because lots of people think about canals and locks and bridges and perhaps not bees and apple trees. taste bridges and perhaps not bees and apple trees-— bridges and perhaps not bees and a- le trees. ~ . ., apple trees. we are in the middle of wild in birmingham _ apple trees. we are in the middle of wild in birmingham which _ apple trees. we are in the middle of wild in birmingham which is - apple trees. we are in the middle of wild in birmingham which is naturel wild in birmingham which is nature recovery in the city centre where people often don't have garden so we give them access to wild spaces and we bring nature to them. we can recover it nature across landscapes,

we are connected to it and wolverhampton and lichfield. we bring wildlife into where it is most deprived of. behind us we have a tree that was failed for safety reasons, it is a b hotel, we have nests in them. they were made from recycled plastics collected from the ocean and waterways. we have to work very hard for external funding and it is all managed by volunteers are. lovely. this is an apple tree. this is art of lovely. this is an apple tree. this is part of our— lovely. this is an apple tree. this is part of our great _ lovely. this is an apple tree. “in 3 is part of our great canal orchard. it started here and we will create a huge community orchard for everybody so they can pick three fruits and also fruit trees are brilliant for wildlife. in the spring you have the beautiful blossom transforming the city centre and at this time of year we have all the fruit for free. thank you so much. thank you for

telling us about that. lets feature some the volunteers. you are a new volunteer. tell us your name. i am volunteer. tell us your name. i am ga , volunteer. tell us your name. i am gary. fresh — volunteer. tell us your name. i am gary. fresh out _ volunteer. tell us your name. i am gary, fresh out of _ volunteer. tell us your name. i am gary, fresh out of the _ volunteer. tell us your name. i:n gary, fresh out of the wrapper, new volunteer. ~ . ., gary, fresh out of the wrapper, new volunteer. ~ . . , ., gary, fresh out of the wrapper, new volunteer. ~ . . ., volunteer. what made you volunteer? i 'ust think volunteer. what made you volunteer? i just think it — volunteer. what made you volunteer? i just think it was _ volunteer. what made you volunteer? i just think it was a _ volunteer. what made you volunteer? i just think it was a great _ volunteer. what made you volunteer? i just think it was a great cause, - volunteer. what made you volunteer? i just think it was a great cause, i - ijust think it was a great cause, i recently retired, needed something to help fill my time and volunteering for the canal trust is a great way of getting out and about and hopefully making a difference and hopefully making a difference and a bit of payback.— and hopefully making a difference and a bit of payback. lovely, thank ou for and a bit of payback. lovely, thank you for talking _ and a bit of payback. lovely, thank you for talking to _ and a bit of payback. lovely, thank you for talking to us _ and a bit of payback. lovely, thank you for talking to us this _ and a bit of payback. lovely, thank you for talking to us this morning. | you for talking to us this morning. colin, a quick chat. why do you come here to volunteer? i colin, a quick chat. why do you come here to volunteer?— here to volunteer? i live on my own and i was looking _ here to volunteer? i live on my own and i was looking for _ here to volunteer? i live on my own and i was looking for volunteering l and i was looking for volunteering opportunities and i saw an advert on the bus that said come along and join the canal and river trust so i came along and joined this group here. came along and 'oined this group here. ., came along and 'oined this group heed ves. - came along and 'oined this group. here.�* yes, fabulous. here. you en'oy it? yes, fabulous. get ou here. you en'oy it? yes, fabulous. get you out — here. you enjoy it? yes, fabulous. get you out of— here. you enjoy it? yes, fabulous. get you out of the _ here. you enjoy it? yes, fabulous. get you out of the house - here. you enjoy it? yes, fabulous. get you out of the house and - here. you enjoy it? yes, fabulous. i get you out of the house and meeting people. good group of people. it is great, really good stuff i thank you so much. keep up the good work. little bit further down here is another person who is very

passionate about canals, george. tell us why you are so passionate about canals. i tell us why you are so passionate about canals-— about canals. i grew up on the canals, about canals. i grew up on the canals. my — about canals. i grew up on the canals, my grandparents - about canals. i grew up on the. canals, my grandparents owned about canals. i grew up on the i canals, my grandparents owned a canal_ canals, my grandparents owned a canal boat — canals, my grandparents owned a canal boat so i went on that a lot when _ canal boat so i went on that a lot when i _ canal boat so i went on that a lot when i was — canal boat so i went on that a lot when i was growing up. i have explored — when i was growing up. i have explored all the network and just realised — explored all the network and just realised that, like, so many people need _ realised that, like, so many people need to— realised that, like, so many people need to appreciate the canals and that is— need to appreciate the canals and that is why a volunteer and i have carried _ that is why a volunteer and i have carried on— that is why a volunteer and i have carried on volunteering all these years _ carried on volunteering all these years |— carried on volunteering all these ears. . carried on volunteering all these ears, , ., , ., carried on volunteering all these ears. , ., . years. i said this morning i wanted to to on years. i said this morning i wanted to go on a — years. i said this morning i wanted to go on a boat — years. i said this morning i wanted to go on a boat and _ years. i said this morning i wanted to go on a boat and they _ years. i said this morning i wanted to go on a boat and they said i years. i said this morning i wanted to go on a boat and they said we i to go on a boat and they said we have a little boat for you. what they actually said was liteer boat —— litter boat and this is very important. -- litter boat and this is very important-— -- litter boat and this is very im ortant. .., . , �* ., important. the canals in birmingham don't 'ust important. the canals in birmingham don'tjust become _ important. the canals in birmingham don'tjust become is _ important. the canals in birmingham don'tjust become is clean _ important. the canals in birmingham don'tjust become is clean towpath . don'tjust become is clean towpath and like _ don'tjust become is clean towpath and like the volunteers are doing. this goes— and like the volunteers are doing. this goes out probably three or four times— this goes out probably three or four times a _ this goes out probably three or four times a week, picks up litter from across— times a week, picks up litter from across the — times a week, picks up litter from across the city and makes it clean and like _ across the city and makes it clean and like it — across the city and makes it clean and like it is— across the city and makes it clean and like it is today, looking lovely and like it is today, looking lovely and it _ and like it is today, looking lovely and it is— and like it is today, looking lovely and it is all— and like it is today, looking lovely and it is all powered by volunteers, which _ and it is all powered by volunteers, which is _ and it is all powered by volunteers, which is amazing and that is what the canal— which is amazing and that is what the canal and river trust needs. new volunteers, — the canal and river trust needs. new volunteers, new blood. if anyone wants— volunteers, new blood. if anyone wants to — volunteers, new blood. if anyone wants to come and volunteer, please

.et wants to come and volunteer, please get in _ wants to come and volunteer, please get in touch, — wants to come and volunteer, please get in touch, go on the website. they— get in touch, go on the website. they are — get in touch, go on the website. they are asking for more volunteers. you can recommend it. we only have a few seconds left. they promised me that i could toot a horn. that is not quite what i was after i was after yet more of... not quite what i was after i was after yet more of. . .— not quite what i was after i was after yet more of... she after yet more of... honk, honk. she offer. after yet more of... honk, honk. she offer- have — after yet more of... honk, honk. she offer- have a — after yet more of... honk, honk. she offer. have a good _ after yet more of... honk, honk. she offer. have a good day. _ after yet more of... honk, honk. she offer. have a good day. that - after yet more of... honk, honk. she offer. have a good day. that is i offer. have a good day. that is quite a nice way of litter picking, cleaning up. quite a nice way of litter picking, cleaning up-_ quite a nice way of litter picking, cleaning up. absolutely gorgeous. what a lovely _ cleaning up. absolutely gorgeous. what a lovely shift _ cleaning up. absolutely gorgeous. what a lovely shift to _ cleaning up. absolutely gorgeous. what a lovely shift to get - cleaning up. absolutely gorgeous. what a lovely shift to get today i what a lovely shift to get today come out on the water. imagine if it is a bit wild — come out on the water. imagine if it is a bit wild and _ come out on the water. imagine if it is a bit wild and wet. _ come out on the water. imagine if it is a bit wild and wet. that _ come out on the water. imagine if it is a bit wild and wet. that looks i is a bit wild and wet. that looks quite nice. is a bit wild and wet. that looks quite nice-— is a bit wild and wet. that looks quite nice._ you i is a bit wild and wet. that looks| quite nice._ you cannot is a bit wild and wet. that looks i quite nice._ you cannot be quite nice. but cosy. you cannot be downstairs — quite nice. but cosy. you cannot be downstairs with _ quite nice. but cosy. you cannot be downstairs with a _ quite nice. but cosy. you cannot be downstairs with a cup _ quite nice. but cosy. you cannot be downstairs with a cup of _ quite nice. but cosy. you cannot be downstairs with a cup of tea, i quite nice. but cosy. you cannot be downstairs with a cup of tea, you i downstairs with a cup of tea, you have to be outside. yeah all right, keep all working! stay with us, headlines coming up.

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