smoking could be banned in outdoor spaces such as beer gardens, and outside hospitals and sports grounds as part of a drive to phase out tobacco. drivers are warned to expect a rise in fuel duty in this autumn�*s budget — i'll be looking at how a hike in the tax on petrol and diesel sales could impact you. in sport, league two wimbledon stun premier league new boys ipswich town on penalties to reach round three of the league cup. and they'll now face another premier league side in newcastle after they beat nottingham forest, also on penalties. yesterday cambridge reached 30 degrees. today is a fresh start, sunshine and showers, most of which will be in scotland, northern ireland and northern england. all the details shortly. it's thursday the 29th of august. our main story... tens of thousands of people have lined the streets of paris to watch

the opening ceremony of the paralympic games. more than 4,000 athletes from a record 168 delegations joined a parade along the champs elysees in the french capital, ahead of the first events later today. our sports correspondent andy swiss was watching. it was a spectacular end to a quite spectacular ceremony. a giant balloon floating in the paris night as the paralympic cauldron was finally lit. it had been a curtain raiser like no other. welcome to paris! an opening ceremony exploring attitudes towards disability. french star christine and the queens with a modern take on an edith piaf classic. but soon it was time for the athletes parading down the champs elysees, thousands of competitors united by a commonjoy. and here comes great britain.

the british team, led by terry bywater and lucy shuker, were welcomed by the prime minister, sir keir starmer. afterfinishing second in the medals table at the last games, they have high hopes. after a moving rendition of the marseillaise, the head of the paralympics said these games were a chance to challenge preconceptions. paralympic athletes are not here to participate. no sir, they are not playing games. they are here to compete and win and smash world records. the french president, emmanuel macron, then officially opened the games. it was an extraordinary night, the ceremony finishing in jubilant fashion. 0rganisers hope this games could be one of the best ever. they've made some start. andy swiss, bbc news, paris.

the time is four minutes past six. the government are looking at measures around smoking and trying to get fewer people smoking? yes, this has been a trend over the last few years from rishi sunak�*s proposals. ministers are considering tighter restrictions on smoking outdoors as part of a drive to phase out tobacco. 0ur political correspondent hannah millerjoins us now. we have seen the original reports in the sun newspaper but it seems like there is some traction to this. we alread there is some traction to this. - already knew the labour government was planning on increasing gradually the legal age of smoking so anyone born in 2009 or later could never legally buy cigarettes. we are now hearing ministers are looking to go much further than that, considering

whether to ban smoking in outdoor public gardens, restaurants, outside hospitals as well, for example, and outside sports grounds. the plans were first reported in the sun newspaper and these suggest there is some internal argument about this, particularly around hospitality and the impact it could have on pubs. the argument that this could lead to pub closures was used in 2007 when the original ban on indoor smoking came in and it is very difficult, while a number of pubs have closed since then, it's almost impossible to work out if that is part of the smoking ban or not. what we are likely to hear from the government is that smoking is costing lives and has an impact on the nhs and they say it costs the taxpayer billions

of pounds. they are not denying this leak to the sun newspaper this morning and they say they are considering a range of measures to protect people from the impact of second—hand smoke. we should also say these measures apply in england only at the moment, although it would be up to wales, scotland and northern ireland, the governments they are, to make their own decisions about what they would do about this. the liberal democrats will attempt to block the government's planned cut to winter fuel payments. leader sir ed davey said his party will table a motion next week to vote on the changes, before they come into force in mid—september. the chancellor has announced that fuel payments will only go to those who receive pension credit or other means—tested benefits. the rac is warning drivers to expect a rise in fuel duty in the government's upcoming autumn budget. the prime minister refused to rule out a rise when asked about the policy during a visit to berlin.

ben, how much of an impact could this have on drivers? it means that petrol and diesel prices at the pump could soon rise — pushing up the cost of motoring for individual drivers and businesses. when petrol prices jumped after the pandemic and russia's invasion of ukraine, the previous conservative government cut fuel duty by 5p per litre in march 2022 to ease pressure on drivers. since then it has been at 53p. there's now growing speculation that the cut could be reversed in the budget at the end of october. that would push fuel duty back up to 58p per litre — an increase of 5p. that would raise an extra £2 billion a year — and help to plug the £22 billion shortfall between what the government has coming in from taxes and what it's spending. why the speculation about fuel duty going up? well, the prime minister has already ruled out raising the main taxes — income tax, national

insurance and vat — but has not ruled out raising fuel duty. the rac is urging retailers to cut fuel prices to reflect lower wholesale costs and ease pressure on motorists — saying that drivers are being overcharged on the forecourts because retailers profit margins have got — and stayed — bigger. police are investigating after three people died in a crash in a seaside town in north wales. witnesses said a car hit a pedestrian and then house in beaumaris on anglesey. north wales police said officers are trying to establish how the collision took place. two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man in a wheelchair was stabbed to death in east london. the metropolitan police said officers were called to reports of a fight in clapton and found 38—year—old jade anthony barnett injured. he later died at the scene. parents are being urged to make

sure their children are fully vaccinated against diseases such as measles, meningitis and polio. the uk health security agency is warning of a potential surge in measles cases during the school term this autumn. our health correspondent sophie hutchinson has the latest. little ezra was just three months old when he developed measles. he had a rash at first, but as the virus took hold, he developed dangerous breathing difficulties and was rushed to hospital. his mum, davina, says she was horrified by how ill he became. the first day we hadn't realised that it was as serious as it was, because it was just kind of the cold symptoms and the rash. it was when he got to hospital he started to deteriorate. his rash was spreading really quickly over his whole body. while we were sitting with the doctor, the rash was spreading from his torso down to his legs. measles is a highly infectious virus, spread through coughing and sneezing, which can be life threatening, especially to small babies.

the mmr vaccine protects against it. the first dose is given at 12 months, followed by a second dose at the age of three. but the past year has seen but the past year has seen the highest number of measles cases the highest number of measles cases in england for more than a decade, in england for more than a decade, after a drop in vaccinations. after a drop in vaccinations. health officials are urging parents health officials are urging parents to get their children catch up jabs to get their children catch up jabs ahead of the return to school. ahead of the return to school. we have seen vaccination rates we have seen vaccination rates fall over recent years, fall over recent years, and we have seen already over 2000 and we have seen already over 2000 measles cases this year, measles cases this year, and we're worried that we will now and we're worried that we will now see outbreaks in schools see outbreaks in schools when children go back. when children go back. the health security agency says the health security agency says there has been an improvement there has been an improvement in the measles jab uptake in some in the measles jab uptake in some communities which had fallen behind, communities which had fallen behind, but says it's still a long way off but says it's still a long way off what's needed to keep children safe. what's needed to keep children safe. sophie hutchinson, bbc news. sophie hutchinson, bbc news. stunning images of the natural world have been shared by the natural history museum

as part of its wildlife photographer of the year competition.

amazing colours. this year's competition received more than 59,000 entries from photographers all over the world. the winners will be announced on the 8th of october. which was your favourite? the jumping stoat. i don't know if there are any happy stoats jumping on clouds, carol? something that has happened today from the met office is the naming of storms. these are the names for the next season which starts from the 1st of september this year. there are a lot of them around. the storms are a lot of them around. the storms are named by the met office to raise

awareness, you can follow them, telling you about the impacts and you may remember them a bit better as a result. they have never got beyond the l, which was the last season, lillian, last week. the g forjames is named after captain james martin stagg who was involved in advising eisenhower about the dd weather forecast. —— d—day weather forecast. —— d—day weatherforecast. today —— d—day weather forecast. today we are looking at sunny spells and scattered showers, most of the showers in the north of the country, particularly scotland, northern ireland and northern england. south of that, drier conditions, a lot of sunshine with patchy cloud, but in between the showers in the north it

will be breezy and we will see some sunshine. a fresh start and a fresher day to day. yesterday in cambridge we got 30 degrees, today 23 is more likely. in the north, 14-18. 23 is more likely. in the north, 14—18. through the evening and overnight, many showers will fade but we will hang onto them in the northern isles, the far north of mainland scotland, and there will be clear skies and mist and perhaps patchy fog, more likely to the west but with lighter winds we could see that anywhere. tomorrow, a cooler start than today, overnight temperatures 7—11. tomorrow another fine day for many. we will lose any mist, a lot of sunshine, variable amounts of cloud, sea breeze

developing, not a lot going on with the weather, a few showers in the north. temperatures 14—24. climbing up north. temperatures 14—24. climbing up a little bit. into the weekend, we could see a bit more cloud coming in across southern areas than this time yesterday, and the odd shower moving further north. back into the sunshine and temperatures getting up as high as about 22 because of the cloud cover in the south. how many times have the storms been named carol?— named carol? never. and amazingly there have never _ named carol? never. and amazingly there have never been _ named carol? never. and amazingly there have never been one - named carol? never. and amazingly there have never been one is - named carol? never. and amazingly there have never been one is named charlie or naga! truth? there have never been one is named charlie or naga!— charlie or naga! why is that amazing? — a woman who spent her life—savings of £21,000 to have vaginal mesh removed in an operation in the us

says she could no longer wait for surgery in northern ireland. it's emerged that other women have been waiting years for similar procedures in belfast, and the health trust responsible has apologised to all those who are waiting and in pain. a warning this report may be upsetting for some viewers. 0ur health correspondent marie—louise connolly has the latest. sylvia had vaginal mesh implants at altnagelvin hospital in 2014, to treat urinary stress incontinence. but last year she started to have extreme pains, especially when passing urine. one particular episode left her traumatised. my family was down from belfast visiting after christmas. um, sorry... i sat up in my bathroom for, i would say, a good 45 minutes, and there was this... when i went to the toilet, the bowl was just full of blood and debris. the pain was excruciating. i thought i was going to pass out,

and i didn't want to shout in on my family because ijust felt i was a burden on them. and this is the piece of mesh that sylvia passed. several millimetres long, the piece of net and its edges are rough. it's here at the regional mesh clinic where mesh removal surgery happens, but sylvia was advised she could have an eight—month waitjust to be seen. part of the problem is that the belfast trust allocates one day each month for mesh removal, but with only two surgeries scheduled for that one day, some women end up waiting years. according to campaign groups, this is another example where women's health isn't a priority. bbc news has learned there are 53 women from northern ireland on an outpatient waiting list, while 47 are awaiting surgery. meanwhile, in april this year, meanwhile, in april this year, sylvia travelled to america sylvia travelled to america to have the mesh removed. to have the mesh removed. your american surgeon, your american surgeon, what did he tell you he had found what did he tell you he had found when he opened you up? when he opened you up?

the surgeon found the mesh the surgeon found the mesh that we already knew had eroded that we already knew had eroded into my bladder with a stone into my bladder with a stone attached, he also found a further attached, he also found a further erosion that was about to open. erosion that was about to open. it was like tissue it was like tissue paper and quite large. paper and quite large. and there also was an erosion and there also was an erosion in my vagina as well. in my vagina as well. why did you have to travel why did you have to travel to america to get something taken to america to get something taken out that was inserted in northern out that was inserted in northern ireland? ireland? i get the feeling they don't know i get the feeling they don't know enough about removal. enough about removal. ijust think it's maybe scary ijust think it's maybe scary for them, as it is for us. sylvia says she's fortunate she had savings when so many others don't. the trip to america cost me, everything included — surgery, my flights and hotel for them, as it is for us. — was £21,000. and that left us with nothing. local mesh groups are calling on governments to pay for women to attend authorised clinics and as soon as possible. marie—louise connolly, bbc news.

we will see more of those images throughout the programme this morning. i watched some of it and i thought the atmosphere was fabulous. just joyous, thought the atmosphere was fabulous. justjoyous, reallyjoyous. i thought the atmosphere was fabulous. just joyous, really joyous. i saw justjoyous, reallyjoyous. isaw this story today in the guardian. if you are a parent and get nervous, because it is the holidays, some schools soon going back, but you get nervous taking children to museums. here is a bit of a horror story. spoiler... art galleries, museums. behaviour? spoiler. .. art galleries, museums. behaviour?— behaviour? clumsiness. are you clums ? behaviour? clumsiness. are you clumsy? a _ behaviour? clumsiness. are you clumsy? a little _ behaviour? clumsiness. are you clumsy? a little bit. _ behaviour? clumsiness. are you clumsy? a little bit. this - behaviour? clumsiness. are you clumsy? a little bit. this might. clumsy? a little bit. this might make you _ clumsy? a little bit. this might make you nervous _ clumsy? a little bit. this might make you nervous as _ clumsy? a little bit. this might make you nervous as well. - clumsy? a little bit. this might make you nervous as well. it . clumsy? a little bit. this might l make you nervous as well. it was clumsy? a little bit. this might - make you nervous as well. it was a museum in haifa. a rare bronze age

jar at least 3500 years old. this artefact has long graced the entrance of the university museum. it was believed to predate king david and king solomon. ali—year—old entered the museum with his parents and smashed it. the reason is that the boy wondered what is inside the jar. perfectly reasonable and curious. the jar is thought to have carried olive oil and wine. he pulled it slightly forward. tipped, smashed. the young boy, gripped with fear, began to cry. his parents surveyed the scattered pieces of the bronze age artefact, scrambling to figure out how to best handle the situation. "at first i was in

shock," said his father," then i was a bit angry with him." the owned up to the museum. instead of imposing fines or punishment, the museum invited them to visit again. and included a tour. they didn't want this little boy to feel that going to museums or places like that should be a scary experience and you should be a scary experience and you should dummett can't touch anything or be curious. haifa should dummett can't touch anything or be curiou— or be curious. how much was it worth? priceless. _ or be curious. how much was it worth? priceless. it— or be curious. how much was it worth? priceless. it begs- or be curious. how much was it worth? priceless. it begs the l worth? priceless. it begs the auestion worth? priceless. it begs the question as _ worth? priceless. it begs the question as to _ worth? priceless. it begs the question as to why _ worth? priceless. it begs the question as to why they - worth? priceless. it begs the i question as to why they allowed people to touch this priceless artefact and why it wasn't cordoned off. because children will... if they are not literally kept away from something, of course they will try. from something, of course they will t . , , from something, of course they will try. university thinks it will be restored in — try. university thinks it will be restored in time _ try. university thinks it will be restored in time for— try. university thinks it will be restored in time for this - try. university thinks it will be i restored in time for this weekend for the family returning and it will

not be put behind protective glass. i like the principle but breakages will happen. i like the principle but breakages will happen-— i like the principle but breakages willhauem , recently we told you how a postcard, which was sent in 1903, finally reached its intended destination — 121 years late. since it was delivered, there's been a search for the relatives of the person who used to live at the address — and now they've been found. 0ur reporter lucy vladev has the story. so here it is in all its glory. threads through history, intertwining once more. he could only get this one. i think we have a pair of your relatives here. so i'm nick, ewart�*s grandson. i'm margaret, stanley's granddaughter. - and i'm margaret's sister helen, also stanley's granddaughter. nice to meet you. this group of complete strangers are in the rather novel position of realising they're, in fact, long lost relatives. i'm lydia's great granddaughter.

connected through three siblings and a postcard that turned up last week. before this, we never met each other. this has been quite a magical moment, really, to discover, especially for us that are trying to build our family trees and going into genealogy, this has opened up so much information. a note from a brother to his sister, this postcard, it turns out, set off a century—long chain reaction, now bringing together the grandson of the sender, ewart, great—granddaughter of the recipient, lydia, and the granddaughters of their brother, stanley. it's quite bizarre, seeing the family likenesses, if we look the same. i find it fascinating to look at all these photos and to piece together stories. and we've been trying to find out, you know, what did they do, where did they go, where did they end up? and of course, you kind of you feel like, oh, well, in another hundred years somebody might be doing that with us. so where has it been all this time? well, for that, you need to go back 121 years, when cradock street looked

like this, horses were the only way to get around, and no—one knew what a phone was. reading it, it's rather like a text message, and it's the same sort of idea, it just took a bit longer. clearly the writer, ewart, knows that lydia knows what he's talking about. you've got a few funny little misspellings. it says, "it was unpossible to get the pair of these, i'm so sorry," and so on. "love to all from ewart," at the end there. and there are some clues, aren't there, that this hasn't been sat on the sorting room floor of a post office for the past 100 years, has it? no, there's every indication that it made it there. a few little things. first of all, when you slightly hold it up to the light, it's got uk at the bottom there. well, uk appears to be written in biro and they didn't have biros in those days. secondly, on the top it's got fishguard pem written in pencil and that is not an edwardian hand.

so there's every indication to me that it's been dealt with by a dealer at some stage. but wherever it's been in the meantime, last week it ended up once again on the right street, but at what's now the wrong address — a building society. 0bviously savings and mortgages is my normal day to day stuff, so i thought, "i'll post it on our socials, hopefully there may be someone who may know of lydia, or know of a family member to connect it to lydia in swansea." did you expect it to get this far? no, no, to be able to connect a long—lost family because of a postcard that kind of came to our head office is amazing. meaning so much to so many, the family have decided to donate the postcard to west glamorgan archive service. as for this group, now the chance to do what most families do — get on with a good gossip. so that would be david... after all, there's a lot to catch up on. lucy vladev, bbc news.

i suppose in a way you could see the impact the postcard has had given the time delay is much greater than had just been delivered in usual fashion. ., ., ., ., fashion. not the original intention but it is lovely _ fashion. not the original intention but it is lovely when _ fashion. not the original intention but it is lovely when things - fashion. not the original intention but it is lovely when things turn . but it is lovely when things turn out like that. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. a very good morning, welcome to bbc london. i'm thomas magill. two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after another man in a wheelchair was stabbed to death in east london yesterday. officers were called to rushmore road in clapton following reports of a fight. when they arrived they discovered 38—year—old jade anthony barnett at the scene, suffering from a stab injury. two men, aged 28 and 21, have been arrested and remain in police custody. the mayor sadiq khan is being urged to extend the scrappage scheme for non—compliant vehicles introduced as part of the extension to the ultra low emission zone, or ulez, to cover every borough

in the city. it's a year today since the zone was extended, and now the federation of small businesses claim the decision to close the scrappage scheme on september the 7th doesn't give firms enough time to swap their non—compliant vehicles for a cleaner alternative. tfl say demand is now much lower than when it was first introduced. barking and dagenham council says it is currently paying for emergency accommodation for some residents who were made homeless, following a fire at a block of flats in east london on monday. residents living in the block were either leaseholders or privately renting, but the council has stepped in to help some of them who are in need and say they will look to recover the costs from those responsible at a later date. 0ne resident has told us herfamily has lost everything. they informed that our flat, which is 509, has been completely destructed by the fire.

nothing is recoverable. that means we are back to zero. we just came out with a pair of clothes and slippers and a phone. that's what we have right now, and nothing is recoverable. let's take a look at how the tubes is running at this time of the morning. the piccadilly line remains partly closed but otherwise a good service. now onto the weather with kawser. hello there, good morning. well, high pressure starts to build today, and whilst it won't be as warm as yesterday, there will be plenty of fine, dry weather and some good spells of sunshine, especially this morning. by the afternoon we'll see a bit more in the way of patchy cloud developing in places, but staying fine and dry, and temperatures widely reaching around the low 20s today — 20 to 23 celsius, with light westerly winds. this evening too, a fine evening to come. sunny spells, patchy cloud, more in the way of clearer skies developing overnight, and there mayjust be a few patches of mist and fog

forming by morning too. and temperatures overnight dipping to around ten to 13 celsius. as we look ahead, well, high pressure continues to build for tomorrow too. plenty of fine, dry weather. but we're keeping an eye on this weather front here to the south east of us. now this may potentially bring some rain as we look ahead into the weekend. but it should be largely dry — maybe more in the way of cloud around on saturday. the chance of some rain, potentially on sunday morning, but do keep up to date with the forecast for all the details. that's it for now. that's it from me — there's more on the bbc news app and over on bbc radio london, where there will be bulletins across the morning. hello, this is breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. good morning. the new school term can be an expensive time of year, and the cost of uniforms in particular can stack up. ben's been looking at this.

are you going to do it item by item, because it adds up, doesn't it? it does add up. you look at each individual item, but once it all adds up, and you cover the compulsory items plus the pe kit, because don't turn up without your pe kit is or you get into trouble — we have all been there. that is why we have all been there. that is why we are looking at it this morning. a real worry for many families. we have reported beforejust real worry for many families. we have reported before just how expensive school clothing has become over the last few years. in fact the average cost for a child starting secondary school this year is £92 for compulsory uniform — this can often include items with school logos on for example, which can cost more than non—branded stuff. kate runs a uniform swap shop in huddersfield — where families can go for second—hand clothes — she told us many parents are struggling.

yes, demand is high. yes, it has been _ yes, demand is high. yes, it has been high — yes, demand is high. yes, it has been high for the last few years, and is _ been high for the last few years, and is still— been high for the last few years, and is still growing. so we have been _ and is still growing. so we have been packing school uniforms since the beginning ofjune. we have had 3500. _ the beginning ofjune. we have had 3500, 4000 families so far this year. _ 3500, 4000 families so far this year. and — 3500, 4000 families so far this year, and it's still going. we still -et year, and it's still going. we still get requested. at the moment we are 'ust get requested. at the moment we are just about _ get requested. at the moment we are just about able to manage them but we are _ just about able to manage them but we are getting low on stock. there is some help available, but it's means—tested and how much you can get is very much dependent on where you live. there's up to £200 available per child in wales, with slightly less available in scotland and northern ireland. if you're in england, some councils offer school uniform grants for those receiving certain types of benefits. you need to check out your local council website to see if you're eligible.

seven child. it varies from council to council though. the government told us it understands parent's concerns and it will introduce a cap on the number of branded items schools require children to wear, which should help keep the cost down. would love to hear from you this morning. have you got any tips to share for how you keep the cost down when it comes to school uniform? is it something you worried about. have you had to find ways about it —— around it? give us your name and where you are getting in touch from. thanks, ben. it is 6:33am. and a celebration, wasn't it, in paris last night. what an occasion. it was. beautiful weather as well, unlike for the olympics. a dry night

to lift the curtain on the paralympics along the chanting —— champs elysees. now the action begins, 11 days of action. 168 delegations taking part. i don't know what exactly —— exactly what time it starts but sometime this morning. you don't want specifics, do you? no, but ijust want do you? no, but i just want to do you? no, but ijust want to sit do you? no, but i just want to sit down do you? no, but ijust want to sit down and actually absorb. 0ne actually absorb. one of team gb poz—mac big stars, kadeena cox, is an action for a stay. superstarfrom rio. she will help to get things under way. it was a spectacular way to get the paris 2024 paralympic games under way, as more than 4,000 athletes made their way along the, champs—elysees to place de la concorde, ahead of 11 days of action, and some 549 gold medals waiting to be won in paris. to look ahead, we can cross to the french capital now and join sally hurst. good morning. great backdrop for you

there. what can we look forward to on this first day?— on this first day? yes, not bad, is it? the opening — on this first day? yes, not bad, is it? the opening ceremony - on this first day? yes, not bad, is it? the opening ceremony is - on this first day? yes, not bad, is| it? the opening ceremony is done. on this first day? yes, not bad, is - it? the opening ceremony is done. we have 11 days of sport stretching ahead. ifor one cannot have 11 days of sport stretching ahead. i for one cannot wait. have 11 days of sport stretching ahead. ifor one cannot wait. we have 11 days of sport stretching ahead. i for one cannot wait. we go straight to the velodrome this morning where kadeena cox is defending champion in the 500 metres time trial. in previous games she has competed in both athletics and cycling. this time she has only qualified for the cycling. so i know she will be really keen to get that gold medal in the back. look out for daphne straker, a new bead to the paralympics. —— daphne schrager. she takes part in the team pursuit. another great medal hope for great britain. andy wheelchair rugby team start their campaign today. one of the most popular sport at the polemics because it is so brutal and exciting to watch. we love some wheelchair rugby. great britain are

the defending champions in this. they did tell me before the game is that the competition has got a lot stronger since tokyo. there are about seven or eight teams in the mix. they have got a battle on their hands. wheelchair basketball as well. look out for that. terry bywater was one of the flag bearers for great britain last night. he is part of the men's team. they got bronze in tokyo. the women's team have never won a paralympic medal. they want to make that right, to get on the podium. they have got a really strong team. they have got a really strong team. they have got a really good campaign. and rachel choong, when she steps up onto the court in badminton, she will make history as the first british woman to compete in her sport at the paralympic games. she has already got multiple world titles. she wants to get that paralympic title too. we also have lots of competitors in the swimming pool, including tolley kearney, who is defending her 200

metres freestyle. so, day one under way with 22 gold medals up for grabs. so much to look forward to. thank you. back home, there was a big upset in the league cup last night, with fourth tier afc wimbledon, knocking out premier league new boys ipswich town on penalties. their reward in the third round draw is another home tie against a top division team, in the shape of newcastle united. newcastle are targeting this competition, because they've not won a major trophy for almost 70 years. and joe willock opened the scoring for them against nottingham forest after just 18 seconds at the city ground. but the hosts equalised to take the game to penalties, and sean longstaff scored the winning spot kick to set up newcastle's trip to wimbledon. a controversial late goal from west ham's jarrod bowen earned them a 1—0 win over bournemouth, and a place in round three. the england forward appeared to use his arm to divert the ball into the net. bournemouth leaving the london stadium feeling rather aggrieved, with var not in use. the hammers travel to anfield,

to face liverpool in round three. some transfer news 110w. liverpool have agreed a deal to sign juventus forward federico chiesa, for a fee in the region of £10 million plus add—ons. chiesa was part of the italy side, that reached the last 16 at euro 2024. he was also a star of his country's euro 2021—winning squad that beat england 2—1 in the final at wembley. chiesa is liverpool's second signing of the window after georgian goalkeeper giorgi marmadashvili, who willjoin from valencia next season subject to work permit and international clearance. how about this for a work bonus? manchester city boss pep guardiola has given a £10,000 bonus to each member of his first—team support staff as a gesture of appreciation for their work last season. sources say the money came directly from guardiola, with the overall total outlay in excess of half a million pounds, given there are between 50 and 70 members of staff involved. it is understood to include kit men, security staff and physios. last season, city became the first

team in english football history to win the premier league title in four consecutive seasons. he sees it very much as a team effort. disappointment for another british player at the us open tennis — harriet dart lost to ukrainian marta kostyuk. dart, at the bottom of your screen here, was playing at a sweltering flushing meadows in new york. the british number three was aiming to reach the third round for the first time in her career, but produced an error—strewn performance in a 7—6, 6—1 defeat. meanwhile, the reigning wimbledon champion barbora krejcikova went out last night to qualifier elena—gabriela ruse. and a nice moment after areyna sabalenka beat lucia bronzetti — a young fan dressed in identical gear had her photo taken with her favourite player. she has a soft toy tiger in reference to the tattoo on sabalenka's arm, and also appeared to have her own arm tattoo, albeit a temporary one we assume!

stand—in england cricket captain 0llie pope says he wants to reward his england side by scoring runs in the second test against sri lanka at lord's, which starts later this morning. pope has been vice—captain to stokes for almost two years, and will be in charge for the entire series against sri lanka after the all—rounder was ruled out with a hamstring injury. pope won his first match in charge, the series opener at old trafford last week, but only managed 12 runs across both innings. this often happens. you become captain, you're focusing on your skipper duties, and it can take away from your own form. pope wants to address that now. when has it gone wrong for captains? is there a classic example? 0ften is there a classic example? often it does. you look down the years in terms of cricket and england and you become captain and at first you are focusing so much on

that, your own form goes and you can't score runs. too many to mention, it has happened so many times. i was being a bit vague there. it is a general pattern. particularly in cricket, sometimes in football. because you're organising your team, you're distracted, you have got other things on your mind. thank you. the uk's most productive onshore wind farm has begun sending power from the shetland isles to mainland britain for the first time today. 0perators say the viking wind farm could power almost half a million homes, but the project has faced criticism from residents and campaigners. 0ur scotland editor, james cook, reports. blustery and beautiful. shetland is the windiest part of the uk, and now the viking wind farm is harnessing all that energy and sending it south to the mainland. shetland wasn't part of the grid system, so it's quite exciting

that we're now connecting shetland to the gb transmission system. there's a huge resource there. we're talking about a large amount of power, and that displaces dirty fuels and brings us closer to net zero. viking is big, but it's by no means the only renewable project now feeding the electricity grid. and we're here to explain a bit more about the pylon project, that sse... carrying all that power means plans for taller pylons and thicker cables, and that is controversial here at the glenbervie show in aberdeenshire, and beyond. we're hugely worried about the industrialisation of our countryside. we live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world, and we're looking at thousands of acres being taken up with essentially industrial projects. there are campaigns in essex, there are campaigns in lincolnshire, there are campaigns in wales. the lake district doesn't know about their pylons yet. yorkshire doesn't know about their pylons yet. the rest of the uk doesn't know what's coming.

up the coast in aberdeen, they're worried too, for a different reason. this remains the heart of the uk's oil and gas industry. and here, they suspect the labour government wants to shut them down as quickly as possible. this is already a sector which is paying three times the tax of the wider economy. and the concern and the consequences could be a slowdown of investment, a shutdown of investment, and that will have implications for thousands of people, notjust here in scotland, but up and down the country. the government insists it will protect north sea jobs for decades to come. it's also promising that greener power projects such as viking will bring down bills. back in shetland, many islanders are not convinced. well, people are looking out their windows at these huge turbines that are producing far more power than we could possibly ever use, and at the same time having to wonder whether or not they can put their own heating on because of the cost of electricity here. so they're justifiably angry

that there's so little benefit to the islands from these projects. shetland proves that going green is not without its challenges. there will be more to come as the renewables revolution rolls on. james cook, bbc news, at the viking wind farm in shetland. the time now is 6:44am. carol is looking out the weather. carol was telling us earlier about the new stormont names. you said there has never been a storm carol. there has though. i did a little bit of digging around. the name carol, hurricane carol, was amongst the worst tropical cyclones on records to affect the states of connecticut and rhode island in 1954. you know what damage you did, right? you had 110 mph sustained winds, you caused 72 fatalities. and at that time, in

1954, this is all you, carol! five and $50 in damage. well, that is pretty catastrophic. there has never been a storm carol mike named in the uk. that's what i was talking about. but there is still time. ~ , ., was talking about. but there is stilltime. ~ , ., ., was talking about. but there is stilltime. , ., ., ,. ., still time. why have you got such a ”oreous still time. why have you got such a gorgeous backdrop? _ still time. why have you got such a gorgeous backdrop? is _ still time. why have you got such a gorgeous backdrop? is that - still time. why have you got such a gorgeous backdrop? is that the - gorgeous backdrop? is that the northern lights? it gorgeous backdrop? is that the northern lights?— gorgeous backdrop? is that the northern lights? it certainly is. last northern lights? it certainly is. last night _ northern lights? it certainly is. last night some _ northern lights? it certainly is. last night some of— northern lights? it certainly is. last night some of us _ northern lights? it certainly is. last night some of us were - northern lights? it certainly is. | last night some of us were lucky enough to see the northern lights, especially across parts of north—east scotland. this is from one of our weather watchers taken in the highlands. they are so spectacular when you see them. what we have today is a mixture of sunshine and showers. we have the dregs of yesterday pass front producing cloud in the north—east. the most frequent showers will be across scotland. you may get the odd heavy one in that. they will be fewer and further between in northern ireland and northern england. in between there will be

sunshine. furthersouth england. in between there will be sunshine. further south across the rest of england and wales you have a better chance of staying bone dry with some sunshine and fair weather patchy cloud. temperatures today, it is a fresh start to the day and it is a fresh start to the day and it is going to be a fresher day. yesterday we reached 30 degrees in cambridge. today it is more likely to be 23. and it is fresher as you push further north. 14 and also stornaway. as we head through the evening and overnight we hang on to a lot of clear skies. most of the will fade. they will continue across the far north of mainland scotland and the northern isles but it will also be breezy. some mist and fog patches forming in the light winds, especially in western areas. south—west scotland, parts of northern england and wales into the south—west. tonight will be a cooler night than last night. 0vernight lows of seven in aberdeen to 11 in london. as we move into friday and

the weak and high pressure does become ensconced across us and drift eastwards. we have got a weather front close to us on saturday. 0n front close to us on saturday. on friday we lose the mist and fog that has formed overnight quite quickly. a lot of dry weather. a lot of sunshine. breezy across the far north. a cracking day with some party for whether cloud through the course of the day. temperatures, 14 alaba, 18 in glasgow and belfast, up to 24 in london. the temperature is climbing a little bit in the warm sunshine. as we head into saturday, remember i showed you that weather front in the south? that now looks like it is going to produce more cloud in southern areas, with a few showers. an onshore breeze. a lot of dry weather, a fair bit of sunshine. this cloud in the north sea may edge or on to the east coast of northern indent and got on. these are the hamas. thank you. see you later.

a sculpture has been unveiled to remember a cat who became a local celebrity after taking up residence at a railway station. jess began living at andover station in hampshire when his owner abandoned him — and when he died staff wanted a permanent memorial. 0ur reporterjoe campbell was at the unveiling. plenty pass through here. andover still has its regular staff. but the station's had only one resident in recent years, and that wasjess the cat. whether it was enjoying the warmth of the ticket office in winter, or sunshine on the platforms in summer, he was something of a fixture. he's a lovely cat. he's been here for years, hasn't he, years and years? would be quite independent. wouldn't come up to you to have a stroke or cuddle. would maybe give you

a glance and thenjust stroll on on its way. but yeah, wonderful to see something like that. jess, or socks, as he was then called, started out living in andover at one of the houses just over my shoulder here. but when the owners moved out, well, he decided he was going to stick around, and found a new home just across the road here at the station. most of the days i would be trying to work, and he would be trying to sit on my lap all day. um, but he was happy to have fusses from everybody, go out for wanders, sit on people's laps. he was loved by everybody, really. after a decade, late last year, jess fell ill, and shortly after departed the station for good. but today he was back — well, in statue form, at least — after a fundraiser from those who knew him from the station and other local businesses. i went to edinburgh with my wife, with some friends, and we saw greyfriars bobby statue and the crowds that was drawing, and i thought

it would be nice to do something like that here. and we raised the money in next to no time. it was a shock at just how many people loved jess. wow! this is incredible. i didn't expect to speak to this many people today, but it reallyjust goes to show how many people supported jess over the number of years that he's been here. and so, jess returned home. it's emotional because i've known him for such a long time. at christmas time as well, he was there. it's a great community, having jess here. so, yeah, i'm upset because i miss... i've got some lovely photos, and he used to see me and i used to take a picture. i said, "i've got you!" now his statue, just like a real life cat, surveys his home and the humans who he allows to pass through.

imean, you i mean, you can i mean, you can see i mean, you can see how chest touched so many lives. people very fond that cat. that report was from joe campbell. there's a warning that cases of measles could surge during the school term this autumn, and parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated. health leaders say uptake of the mmr jab is still too low in some communities, and it's putting young people at risk. we're joined now by dr merav kilner from the uk health security agency. a very good morning to you. give us a sense of the scale of the problem. what are you concerned about? measles is a highly infectious disease and we have seen an increasing number of cases across the uk but also countries outside of the uk but also countries outside of the uk but also countries outside of the uk across the world. as people start returning back to school, as children return to school, they are more likely to have been in contact with measles on their holidays, come

back, and go back into school settings. 0nce back, and go back into school settings. once there is a case within the school, it is likely to spread in the school setting. and we will see cases within pupils and theirfamilies. will see cases within pupils and their families.— will see cases within pupils and their families. and where are we with vaccination _ their families. and where are we with vaccination levels? - their families. and where are we i with vaccination levels? vaccination levels are improving _ with vaccination levels? vaccination levels are improving but _ with vaccination levels? vaccination levels are improving but not - with vaccination levels? vaccination levels are improving but not quite l levels are improving but not quite as good as we would like them to be. so we have been running a national childhood vaccination campaign since august of last year. we have seen over 200,000 vaccines, additional vaccines, been given since august. but we are still not close enough to where we need to be. we are only at about 83% and we want vaccine rates to be at 95%. about 8396 and we want vaccine rates to be at 9596-— to be at 95%. with measles, i tend to be at 95%. with measles, i tend to thinkthat— to be at 95%. with measles, i tend to think that it — to be at 95%. with measles, i tend to think that it is _ to be at 95%. with measles, i tend to think that it is just _ to be at 95%. with measles, i tend to think that it isjust spots, - to think that it is just spots, itchy spots. you feel a little bit rough. the symptoms can be more serious, can't they?— serious, can't they? they can be.

most peeple _ serious, can't they? they can be. most people with _ serious, can't they? they can be. most people with measles - serious, can't they? they can be. most people with measles would| serious, can't they? they can be. i most people with measles would get cold like illness initially. 0ften cold like illness initially. often get an eye infection, like conjunctivitis, and a few days later start developing a rash. but for a number of people they would get severe complications from measles, things like inflammation of the lungs or of the brain, and a lot of people are hospitalised. small numbers die as well. obviously --eole numbers die as well. obviously peeple have — numbers die as well. obviously people have lower _ numbers die as well. obviously people have lower immune i numbers die as well. obviously i people have lower immune systems, they are more at risk as well. i do think this message is not getting through? we think this message is not getting throu~h? ~ . think this message is not getting throu~h? . ., ., ~ ., ., , through? we are working hard to try to increase the _ through? we are working hard to try to increase the number _ through? we are working hard to try to increase the number of _ through? we are working hard to try to increase the number of people i to increase the number of people getting vaccinated. there are a lot of different reasons that might lead to people not been vaccinated. today we're trying to encourage people who are parents to check whether their children are vaccinated before they return to school. that can be through looking out of the red book to see whether children have been vaccinated, contacting their gp if they are not sure, and seeking out of the vaccine to make sure they are

advice —— vaccinated. you of the vaccine to make sure they are advice -- vaccinated.— advice -- vaccinated. you say there are a number— advice -- vaccinated. you say there are a number of— advice -- vaccinated. you say there are a number of reasons _ advice -- vaccinated. you say there are a number of reasons why i advice -- vaccinated. you say there| are a number of reasons why people are a number of reasons why people are not vaccinated. can you give us an idea of what they are? there might be simply listening to you now, they have heard what you said, and theyjust don't. what is the thought process? i and theyjust don't. what is the thought process?— and theyjust don't. what is the thought process? i think it varies uuite thought process? i think it varies quite widely- _ thought process? i think it varies quite widely. some _ thought process? i think it varies quite widely. some of— thought process? i think it varies quite widely. some of it - thought process? i think it varies quite widely. some of it may i thought process? i think it varies quite widely. some of it may be. thought process? i think it varies i quite widely. some of it may be that individuals don't know how to access the vaccine, have problem getting into a gp practice.— into a gp practice. almost a logistical— into a gp practice. almost a logistical thing? _ into a gp practice. almost a logistical thing? some i into a gp practice. almost a logistical thing? some of i into a gp practice. almost a logistical thing? some of it| into a gp practice. almost a i logistical thing? some of it may into a gp practice. almost a - logistical thing? some of it may be related to that. some _ logistical thing? some of it may be related to that. some people i logistical thing? some of it may be related to that. some people mayl logistical thing? some of it may be l related to that. some people may be scared to get vaccinated. we know there have been horror stories in there have been horror stories in the past and scare stories in the past, round vaccines and emma warman, which obviously isn't true, and we need to remind people that mmr and other vaccines are safe. there may be language barriers and other challenges that lead to people not getting vaccinated. we are working hard to understand what those are. and also, support communities and individuals to be

vaccinated. but communities and individuals to be vaccinated. �* .., �* communities and individuals to be vaccinated-— vaccinated. but he can't get the vaccine until— vaccinated. but he can't get the vaccine until what _ vaccinated. but he can't get the vaccine until what age? - vaccinated. but he can't get the vaccine until what age? the i vaccinated. but he can't get the | vaccine until what age? the first vaccine until what age? the first vaccine is at _ vaccine until what age? the first vaccine is at one-year-old i vaccine until what age? the first vaccine is at one-year-old and l vaccine until what age? the first l vaccine is at one-year-old and the vaccine is at one—year—old and the second is at three years and four months. there is a period of time where there will be children who are not immune because they have not been able to be vaccinated. 0ne not immune because they have not been able to be vaccinated. one of the really important reasons to be increasing the uptake is to protect those people. if increasing the uptake is to protect those pebble-— those people. if you can't have it until 12, 13 _ those people. if you can't have it until 12, 13 months, _ those people. if you can't have it until 12, 13 months, you - those people. if you can't have it until12, 13 months, you have i those people. if you can't have itj until 12, 13 months, you have got those people. if you can't have it i until 12, 13 months, you have got to be thinking, who else am i putting at risk, or other vulnerable children, by not...? 0nce at risk, or other vulnerable children, by not...? once it is in the school it spreads like wildfire, doesn't it? , ., , doesn't it? yes, other people may not be able _ doesn't it? yes, other people may not be able to _ doesn't it? yes, other people may not be able to be _ doesn't it? yes, other people may not be able to be vaccinated, i doesn't it? yes, other people may| not be able to be vaccinated, some of our vulnerable children. so it's really important we encourage others to be vaccinated.— to be vaccinated. there is also that thin , to be vaccinated. there is also that thing. isn't — to be vaccinated. there is also that thing, isn't there, _ to be vaccinated. there is also that thing, isn't there, and _ to be vaccinated. there is also that thing, isn't there, and i— to be vaccinated. there is also that thing, isn't there, and i remember| thing, isn't there, and i remember seeing it on tv where you see so many having an injection and you get vaccinated as you see a baby crying and you just think, i don't want to

hurt the baby. at last not even a minute, does it? no one likes having needles put in them, of course. fits a needles put in them, of course. as a doctor, but — needles put in them, of course. as a doctor. but also _ needles put in them, of course. as a doctor, but also a _ needles put in them, of course. as a doctor, but also a mum, _ needles put in them, of course. as a doctor, but also a mum, i _ needles put in them, of course. is —. doctor, but also a mum, i understand that feeling. i have had my children vaccinated for everything. it is hard taking them somewhere where they have pain, but at the same time it's really important to know that you're protecting them and add minute of pain is gone and they are protected for life. fin minute of pain is gone and they are protected for life.— protected for life. on that theme, i am not sure _ protected for life. on that theme, i am not sure how _ protected for life. on that theme, i am not sure how helpful— protected for life. on that theme, i am not sure how helpful our- protected for life. on that theme, i am not sure how helpful our giant l am not sure how helpful our giant picture of a needle is behind us! i think you said before it is patchy. there are other particular places that are proving problematic, part of the country? we that are proving problematic, part of the country?— that are proving problematic, part of the count ? ~ ., , ., .. of the country? we have seen vaccine u take of the country? we have seen vaccine uptake rate — of the country? we have seen vaccine uptake rate for _ of the country? we have seen vaccine uptake rate for mmr _ of the country? we have seen vaccine uptake rate for mmr but _ of the country? we have seen vaccine uptake rate for mmr but all— uptake rate for mmr but all childhood vaccines, differed across the country. some areas will have generally lower vaccine uptake rates. but we also see, even in the

areas where we have high uptake rates, there will be small pockets where we don't have as good an update. we are working closely with local authorities, the nhs, to try and promote vaccine in those areas. 0n and promote vaccine in those areas. on that practical issue raised, what is the first step? someone is heard you this morning, what should they do? , ., . . ~ do? they need to check whether their child has been — do? they need to check whether their child has been vaccinated. _ do? they need to check whether their child has been vaccinated. gp? i do? they need to check whether their child has been vaccinated. gp? red . child has been vaccinated. gp? red book, the little book with the childhood immunisations and all the other childhood stuff. check with their gp if they are not sure. they will have a record if they have been vaccinated. if they have not been vaccinated. if they have not been vaccinated contact your gp they will arrange vaccination. thank you for your time. regional deputy directorfrom the thank you for your time. regional deputy director from the north west. thank you. still to come this morning... the deep friendship between rob burrow and kevin sinfield has inspired a new children's book. kevin will be here at quarter to nine to tell us more. time now to get the news,

travel and weather where you are. a very good morning. welcome to bbc london, i'm thomas magill. tributes have been paid to sam winter who died —— sam winter who died after being assaulted at southwark tube station on thursday. his family described the 28—year—old as "gentle, kind and funny", who worked as an ai engineer and volunteered with several charities. 23—year—old rakeem miles, from southwark, is due in court next month in relation to sam's death. the mayor, sadiq khan, is being urged to extend the vehicle scrappage scheme introduced as part of the extension to the ultra low emission zone or ulez. it's a year today since the zone was extended to cover every borough in the city and now the federation of small businesses claim the decision to close the scheme on september the 7th doesn't give firms enough time to swap their non—compliant vehicles for a cleaner alternative. tfl say demand is "now much lower

than when it was first introduced" and that "any application made before the proposed deadline is guaranteed to be processed". barking and dagenham council says it is currently paying for emergency accomodation for some residents who were made homeless following a fire at a block of flats in east london on monday. residents living in the block were either leaseholders or privately renting, but the council has stepped in to help some of them who are in need and say they will look to recover the costs from those responsible at a later date. 0ne resident has told us herfamily has lost everything. they informed that our flat, which is 509, has been completely destructed by the fire. nothing is recoverable. that means we are back to zero. we just came out with a pair of clothes and slippers and a phone. that's what we have right now, and nothing is recoverable.

let's take a look at how the tube is running at this time of the morning. the piccidilly line ramains partly closed between wood green and cockfosters and will do until september 1st. now onto the weather with kawser. hello there, good morning. well, high pressure starts to build today, and whilst it won't be as warm as yesterday, there will be plenty of fine, dry weather and some good spells of sunshine, especially this morning. by the afternoon we'll see a bit more in the way of patchy cloud developing in places, but staying fine and dry, and temperatures widely reaching around the low 20s today — 20 to 23 celsius, with light westerly winds. this evening too, a fine evening to come. sunny spells, patchy cloud, more in the way of clearer skies developing overnight, and there mayjust be a few patches of mist and fog forming by morning too. and temperatures overnight dipping to around ten to 13 celsius. as we look ahead, well, high pressure continues to build for tomorrow too. plenty of fine, dry weather. but we're keeping an eye on this weather front here to the south east of us. now this may potentially bring some rain as we look ahead into the weekend.

but it should be largely dry — maybe more in the way of cloud around on saturday. the chance of some rain, potentially on sunday morning, but do keep up to date with the forecast for all the details. that's it for now. that's it from me — there's more on the bbc news app and over on bbc radio london where there will be bulletins across the morning. good morning, welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. 0ur headlines today... the paralympic games got underway with a spectacular opening ceremony taking place on the streets of paris. paralympic athletes are not here to participate, no sir. they are not playing games. they are here to compete, win and smash world records! smoking could be banned in outdoor

spaces such as beer gardens, and outside hospitals and sports grounds as part of a drive to phase out tobacco. motoring groups warn drivers to expect a rise in fuel duty in this autumn's budget — i'll be looking at how a hike in the tax on petrol and diesel sales could affect you. league two wimbledon stun premier league new boys ipswich town on penalties to reach round 3 of the league cup. and they'll now face another premier league side, in newcastle after they beat nottingham forest — also on penalties. it's a fresh start to today and more generally, sunshine and showers, most of the showers in scotland, northern ireland and northern england. all the details shortly. it's thursday the 29th of august. tens of thousands of people have lined the streets of paris to watch the opening ceremony

of the paralympic games. more than 4,000 athletes from a record 168 delegations joined a parade along the champs elysees, ahead of the first events later today. our sports correspondent andy swiss was watching. it was a spectacular end to a quite spectacular ceremony. a giant balloon floating in the paris night as the paralympic cauldron was finally lit. it had been a curtain raiser like no other. welcome to paris! an opening ceremony exploring attitudes towards disability. french star christine and the queens with a modern take on an edith piaf classic. but soon it was time for the athletes parading down the champs elysees, thousands of competitors united by a commonjoy. and here comes great britain.

the british team, led by terry bywater and lucy shuker, were welcomed by the prime minister, sir keir starmer. afterfinishing second in the medals table at the last games, they have high hopes. after a moving rendition of the marseillaise, the head of the paralympics said these games were a chance to challenge preconceptions. paralympic athletes are not here to participate, no sir. they are not playing games. they are here to compete, win and smash world records! the french president, emmanuel macron, then officially opened the games. it was an extraordinary night, the ceremony finishing in jubilant fashion. 0rganisers hope this games could be one of the best ever. they've made some start. andy swiss, bbc news, paris.

the time is four minutes past seven. the time is four minutes past seven. the government have a renewed focus on anti—smoking, possibly some new rules about that. we heard a lot about this with rishi sunak and the conservative government with his plans to phase out sales of tobacco from a certain age and phasing out tobacco use completely in the uk. ministers are considering tighter restrictions on smoking outdoors in england as part of a drive to phase out tobacco. 0ur political correspondent hannah millerjoins us now. this came about from the sun newspaper which put this out there and hasn't been denied, i understand, but we don't know much more than what has been reported. we more than what has been reported. - already know that the labour government plans to carry on with that intention of banning anyone

born in 2009 or later from that intention of banning anyone born in 2009 or laterfrom buying cigarettes so they will never legally be able to smoke. but what we are now hearing is the government and ministers are considering whether to ban smoking outside pubs, in outdoor restaurants, outside hospitals and sports grounds as well. the plans were first reported in the sun and they reported there is internal controversy within the government particularly around the impact it could have on pubs and restaurants in terms of their business. it is worth saying that the same argument was used when the indoor smoking ban in pubs was first introduced in 2007. people said it would lead to the closure of thousands of pubs. thousands of pubs have closed since then but experts suggest it is difficult to work out whether that is because of the indoor smoking ban or because of a whole range of other things which

have also happened in the meantime. the government point out that smoking itself comes at a cost as well, a department of health spokesperson said that while they don't comment on leaks, smoking claims 80,000 lives per year and puts huge pressure on the nhs and costs taxpayers billions. they say they are considering a range of measures to finally make britain's smoke free. interpret that, it means this is something they are looking at, but there is a whole process to go through before it actually becomes a reality. the liberal democrats will attempt to block the government's planned cut to winter fuel payments. leader sir ed davey said his party will table a motion next week to vote on the changes, before they come into force in mid—september. the chancellor has announced that fuel payments will only go to those who receive pension credit or other means—tested benefits. police are investigating after three people died in a crash in a seaside

town in north wales. witnesses said a car hit a pedestrian and then a house in beaumaris on anglesey yesterday afternoon. north wales police said officers are trying to establish how the collision took place. two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man in a wheelchair was stabbed to death in east london. the metropolitan police said officers were called to reports of a fight in clapton and found 38—year—old jade anthony barnett injured. he later died at the scene. the rac is warning drivers to expect a rise in fuel duty in the government's upcoming autumn budget. the prime minister refused to rule out a rise when asked about the policy during a visit to berlin. ben, how much of an impact could this have on drivers? it means that petrol and diesel prices at the pump could soon rise — pushing up the cost of motoring for individual drivers and businesses. when petrol prices jumped after the pandemic and russia's

invasion of ukraine, the previous conservative government cut fuel duty by 5p per litre in march 2022 to ease pressure on drivers. since then it has been 53p. there's now growing speculation that the cut could be reversed in the budget at the end of october. that would push fuel duty back up to 58p per litre — an increase of 5p. that would raise an extra £2 billion a year — and help to plug the £22 billion shortfall between what the government has coming in from taxes and what it's spending. why the speculation about fuel duty going up? well, the prime minister has already ruled out raising the main taxes — income tax, national insurance and vat — but refused to rule out raising fuel duty. the rac says drivers haven't actually been getting the full benefit of the current fuel duty cut — as retailers' profit margins have grown bigger —

and falls in the wholesale price haven't been fully passed on. so the rac is not opposing the possible rise in fuel tax — but says the onus is now on petrol stations and supermarkets to ease the burden on drivers. stunning images of the natural world have been shared by the natural history museum as part of its wildlife photographer of the year competition. this jaguar with a caiman in its jaws was captured in the pantanal wetlands in brazil, by british photographer ian ford. a by british photographer ian ford. bit of drama. loc looking a bit of drama. look at how it is looking straight at the camera. this stoat was seen "dancing" over the snow in france. the image was taken by manuel grandio, who called

it �*twist and jump'. amazing image. it's my favourite this morning. i love how its tail fluffed out. and a colourful david bowie spider was photographed carrying an egg sack in the cameroon highlands in malaysia. it was taken by lam soon tak. this year's competition received more than 59,000 entries from photographers all over the world. the winners will be announced on the 8th of october. 59,000 entries, how do you go through them? you have to be pretty brutalif through them? you have to be pretty brutal if you have that many. carol would be pretty good at that. you have a very discerning eye is what i am saying! i you have a very discerning eye is what i am saying!— what i am saying! i will take that as a compliment _ what i am saying! i will take that as a compliment in _ what i am saying! i will take that as a compliment in the - what i am saying! i will take that as a compliment in the case. i as a compliment in the case. cracking pictures. this morning was a beautiful start to the day. this

picture was taken earlier in essex. it is fresher than the last few mornings. the temperature in aberdeenshire is 7 degrees, 13 in cardiff and 15 in blackpool. it will be a fresher day generally. a weather front clearing away from the south—east not doing much more than producing some cloud. then a lot of dry weather and a fair bit of sunshine but we will see some showers, most prolific in scotland on a brisk breeze, but bright sunshine in between, and the same for northern ireland and northern ireland although the showers here will be fewer and further between. the rest of england and wales, the chance of it staying dry is higher and there will be a lot of sunshine but feeling fresher. this evening and overnight most of the showers will fade but we will hang onto them in the far north of mainland scotland and the northern isles, where it will be breezy. we could see some mist and fog farming more

likely towards the west and it will be fresher than last night, temperatures 7—11. tomorrow any mist and fog will quickly clear and then and fog will quickly clear and then a lot of dry weather with a fair bit of sunshine, some showers peppering the far north at times, and temperatures ranging from 14—24. up a little bit tomorrow. we've spoken a lot about shoplifting recently, and the retail industry is now saying the problem is worse than thought. the most recent official figures show that shoplifting offences rose by 30% across england and wales last year, to more than 440,000. that's the highest level for more than 20 years. but retailers believe only around a third of incidents are reported to police. 0rdinary shoppers are being forced to foot the bill, with the average household paying an extra £133 per year as a result.

a bbc investigation has uncovered a worrying new trend — with shopkeepers and traders buying stolen goods from shoplifters and selling them on to customers. 0ur reporterjim connolly has the latest. perfume, always a staple. box sets, cosmetics, leather handbags. a big box of lego can be £100. this is ross, for decades one of leeds' most prolific shoplifters. i'm not allowed in most of the shops around here. is thatjust because you stole so much over the years? yeah, yeah. and now i'm banned from, yeah. he says he's been clean from heroin and crack forfive months and hasn't shoplifted in that time. previously, he was stealing £300 worth of stuff every day to fund his addiction. it was just to buy drugs. i know it's in the tens of thousands. you've stolen tens of thousands of pounds? yeah, i'm ashamed to say, yeah. experts say 70% of shoplifters are addicts like ross. but there's no escaping the fact he's a criminal.

23 convictions in two decades, including 15 for shoplifting, but he's never been to prison. there was a weight of fear every day, walking down the hill from where i live, which you've got to get rid of. if you can't, you've just got to bury it. but that's there every day, yeah. because you thought you might get caught? yeah, and i was only ever inches away from it, and it's only ever temporarily relieved when you get out of each shop and haven't been caught. was this an area you were shoplifting? yeah. ross says he only targeted larger retailers, believing they could afford the losses, overlooking the obvious cost to consumers. there really isn't such thing as a victimless crime, though, is there? shoplifting costs the country billions of pounds. what do you think about that? people who shoplift are ill, and that's why they're doing it. the law currently treats any theft under £200 less seriously, a rule the home secretary has promised to remove. this week, adding that she wants to end the shameful neglect of the problem of shoplifting. west yorkshire police said it's

aware of the concerns of businesses and regularly reviews offences to put robust plans in place. ross only made money if people were willing to buy stolen goods. "whisky, vodka, baileys, tia maria, honey, cheese, washing tablets and liquid if you can, please, mate." messages from a middleman, daily requests to steal to order. and, even more surprisingly, his customers also included other shops all across the city. with my bag full of stuff, i'd know which shop to go to to sell it on and we'd discuss a price and i'm out of there with the money. it sounds crazy to say that, doesn't it? it is economics, isn't it, i suppose? i was the cheapest wholesaler, at the end of the day. most shops, however, are simply the victims. this one targeted so often, thieves struck within minutes of us arriving. so we're just getting reports through of a guy who's a potential suspected shoplifter by the sounds of it, and we've had another shoplifter in this shop, so you can see just how active it is.

can you describe what happened? just had someone come in and managed to steal one of our cat treats. this is the product that she actually ends up stealing. we kind ofjust have to stand there and watch it happen over and over again. what happens if one of those three had a knife? yeah, so that is the risk that we take with approaching them. it's a risk whether we go after them or whether we just let them get away with it, essentially. does that scare you? it does, yeah. those that represent high street stores say freya's fears are all too common among shop workers. they are facing the shoplifting, but also, in so many cases, the violence and abuse that comes with it day in, day out. and it is a real demoralising state of affairs and one that is clearly unacceptable, that needs to be more highly prioritised and addressed. i get sick feeling, literally, thinking about what i used to do. and, yeah, the guilt. ross insists he never used violence. he says he's clean and trying to stay out of trouble.

you say that you only targeted big chains, but the people that work in those big chains have told me they're terrified when shoplifters come in. can you understand the fear that you put through people? oh, yeah. please understand that it's just a simple case of survival. ifelt like i didn't have a choice. there's always a choice, but it doesn't feel like you've got one when you're that desperate. it's that desperation that drives so much of the shoplifting blighting businesses across the country. and it also raises questions about how society tackles the problem. jim connolly, bbc news. we're joined now by emmeline taylor, professor of criminology at city university london, and andrew goodacre, who's chief executive of the british independent retailers association. we were just having a chat while watching the footage, talking about the difference between large

retailers and smaller retailers, and the impact this has. it hits the bottom line, profits, its staff morale, but there is always that interaction we've been speaking about in terms of how do you tackle these people, do you tackle them or step away? i suppose it depends on who it is hurting the most. yes. step away? i suppose it depends on who it is hurting the most. yes, and for a smaller — who it is hurting the most. yes, and for a smaller retailer— who it is hurting the most. yes, and for a smaller retailer whose - for a smaller retailer whose business _ for a smaller retailer whose business it is, the stock on the shelves — business it is, the stock on the shelves as— business it is, the stock on the shelves as their savings, so it's hard _ shelves as their savings, so it's hard for— shelves as their savings, so it's hard for those people to stand back and watch _ hard for those people to stand back and watch a criminal walk in and out with those _ and watch a criminal walk in and out with those savings, so it's likely they— with those savings, so it's likely they will— with those savings, so it's likely they will become more involved and challenge, _ they will become more involved and challenge, but the threat of increased violence from the perpetrator, the growth we have seen in general— perpetrator, the growth we have seen in general abuse of retail staff and people _ in general abuse of retail staff and people who work in shops in general, it means _ people who work in shops in general, it means people are far more wary about— it means people are far more wary about engaging and challenging criminals. it about engaging and challenging criminals. ., .,, , about engaging and challenging criminals. ., , ., , about engaging and challenging criminals. ., , ., criminals. it almost feels as though the criminals _ criminals. it almost feels as though the criminals are _ criminals. it almost feels as though the criminals are emboldened i criminals. it almost feels as though the criminals are emboldened now,

because we have seen reports of whether or not there is a response to a report. i whether or not there is a response to a report-— whether or not there is a response to a report. i think the problem has been created _ to a report. i think the problem has been created because _ to a report. i think the problem has been created because statistically l been created because statistically now we _ been created because statistically now we know that the police do not respond. _ now we know that the police do not respond, have not been responding, and the _ respond, have not been responding, and the number of prosecutions related — and the number of prosecutions related to — and the number of prosecutions related to retail crime have fallen massively — related to retail crime have fallen massively in the last ten years so it looks _ massively in the last ten years so it looks as— massively in the last ten years so it looks as if we have almost decriminalised it. interesting that prosecutions— decriminalised it. interesting that prosecutions have _ decriminalised it. interesting that prosecutions have fallen - decriminalised it. interesting that prosecutions have fallen but i decriminalised it. interesting that prosecutions have fallen but in i prosecutions have fallen but in april we saw the figures that showed shoplifting offences recorded by police in england and wales are at the highest level for 20 years, so there is a disconnect between the punishment. bud there is a disconnect between the punishment-— punishment. and retailers are feelin: punishment. and retailers are feeling that. _ punishment. and retailers are feeling that. they _ punishment. and retailers are feeling that. they have i punishment. and retailers are feeling that. they have lost i feeling that. they have lost confidence in police responses but we want _ confidence in police responses but we want to— confidence in police responses but we want to correct that and we started — we want to correct that and we started our retail crime action plan with the _ started our retail crime action plan with the home office and police forces _ with the home office and police forces in — with the home office and police forces in england and wales and hopefully we'll see some positive responses to that.—

hopefully we'll see some positive responses to that. shoplifting is a crime and yet _ responses to that. shoplifting is a crime and yet it _ responses to that. shoplifting is a crime and yet it is _ responses to that. shoplifting is a crime and yet it is not _ responses to that. shoplifting is a crime and yet it is not being i crime and yet it is not being responded to. this is what the figures tell us, the statistics tell us that. given we often hear from politicians about law and order, how they want to come down hard on things that affect people every day, how is that this is happening? it has been a perfect storm of factors that have _ has been a perfect storm of factors that have come together, disinvestment in social services, some _ disinvestment in social services, some of— disinvestment in social services, some of the drivers of theft are drug _ some of the drivers of theft are drug addiction, poverty, mental health. — drug addiction, poverty, mental health, and alongside austerity measures we have seen a huge retraction — measures we have seen a huge retraction of police services so there — retraction of police services so there could not be a more perfect storm _ there could not be a more perfect storm for— there could not be a more perfect storm for this tsunami of shop theft retailers _ storm for this tsunami of shop theft retailers are experiencing. you mention— retailers are experiencing. you mention some of the recorded crime statistics, _ mention some of the recorded crime statistics, the highest level in 20 years— statistics, the highest level in 20 years for— statistics, the highest level in 20 years for shop theft since comparable records began, but any retailor— comparable records began, but any retailer will tell you those figures are a _ retailer will tell you those figures are a drop — retailer will tell you those figures are a drop in the ocean compared to

what _ are a drop in the ocean compared to what they— are a drop in the ocean compared to what they are actually experiencing. this is— what they are actually experiencing. this is where that we have the real issue _ this is where that we have the real issue with — this is where that we have the real issue with shop theft has been decriminalised in this country, the only report — decriminalised in this country, the only report the most serious or most violent— only report the most serious or most violent of— only report the most serious or most violent of offences or the highest value _ violent of offences or the highest value incidents and yet there just is not _ value incidents and yet there just is not the — value incidents and yet there just is not the police response needed. you say— is not the police response needed. you say it— is not the police response needed. you say it is— is not the police response needed. you say it is a matter of numbers, that the police are not responding because they cannot respond because there is nobody available to respond? i there is nobody available to respond?— there is nobody available to resond? ~' ., , ., respond? i think there are several factors. respond? i think there are several factors- one _ respond? i think there are several factors- one is— respond? i think there are several factors. one is a _ respond? i think there are several factors. one is a withdrawal i respond? i think there are several factors. one is a withdrawal of i factors. one is a withdrawal of neighbourhood policing, their eyes and ears. — neighbourhood policing, their eyes and ears, intelligence on the street that can _ and ears, intelligence on the street that can nip— and ears, intelligence on the street that can nip these issues in the blood — that can nip these issues in the blood -- — that can nip these issues in the blood -- in— that can nip these issues in the blood. —— in the bud. also there was legislation— blood. —— in the bud. also there was legislation from 2014 which downgraded the seriousness of a shop theft which— downgraded the seriousness of a shop theft which had a value under £200.

97% of— theft which had a value under £200. 97% of incidents at that time were of a value — 97% of incidents at that time were of a value of less than £200. this sent— of a value of less than £200. this sent the _ of a value of less than £200. this sent the wrong signal to offenders, who felt— sent the wrong signal to offenders, who felt they could steal with impunity. who felt they could steal with imuni . �* ., , , impunity. and that is still the case? that — impunity. and that is still the case? that is _ impunity. and that is still the case? that is the _ impunity. and that is still the case? that is the current i case? that is the current legislation. _ case? that is the current legislation. sorry - case? that is the current legislation. sorry to i case? that is the current legislation. sorry to drill| case? that is the current i legislation. sorry to drill down case? that is the current - legislation. sorry to drill down to that, that means _ legislation. sorry to drill down to that, that means you _ legislation. sorry to drill down to that, that means you will - legislation. sorry to drill down to that, that means you will not i legislation. sorry to drill down to that, that means you will not be | that, that means you will not be prosecuted?— that, that means you will not be rosecuted? ., , , , ., prosecuted? you could be but it is a summary only _ prosecuted? you could be but it is a summary only offence _ prosecuted? you could be but it is a summary only offence so _ prosecuted? you could be but it is a summary only offence so you i prosecuted? you could be but it is a summary only offence so you could | summary only offence so you could plead _ summary only offence so you could plead guilty by post and you would not be _ plead guilty by post and you would not be in _ plead guilty by post and you would not be in court. the idea is the police — not be in court. the idea is the police would issue fixed penalty notices — police would issue fixed penalty notices to offenders, that immediate justice _ notices to offenders, that immediate justice for— notices to offenders, that immediate justice for someone stealing less than £200, but as we have recently seen _ than £200, but as we have recently seen with— than £200, but as we have recently seen with the data, those fixed penalty — seen with the data, those fixed penalty notices are not happening, there _ penalty notices are not happening, there is— penalty notices are not happening, there is no— penalty notices are not happening, there is no further investigation, over— there is no further investigation, over half— there is no further investigation, over half of cases are closed with no suspect— over half of cases are closed with no suspect identified, so essentially it gives a license to steal~ — essentially it gives a license to steal. �* ., ., ~' essentially it gives a license to steal. �* ., ., ~ , essentially it gives a license to steal. �* ., .,~ , essentially it gives a license to steal. �* ., , ., steal. and to take us back to where this is happening. _ steal. and to take us back to where this is happening, andrew. - steal. and to take us back to where this is happening, andrew. we i

steal. and to take us back to where | this is happening, andrew. we have seen cctv images capturing these moments. it is very traumatic for staff to be in those scenarios. yes. staff to be in those scenarios. yes, very upsetting- _ staff to be in those scenarios. yes, very upsetting. working _ staff to be in those scenarios. yes, very upsetting. working in a shop should _ very upsetting. working in a shop should be — very upsetting. working in a shop should be fun, it should be rewarding, and it is in many ways, but increasingly we see these levels of violence. and notjust but increasingly we see these levels of violence. and not just city centre — of violence. and not just city centre shops are large chains, we see these — centre shops are large chains, we see these incidents occur uk wide where _ see these incidents occur uk wide where it— see these incidents occur uk wide where it could be a local business, a pet _ where it could be a local business, a pet shop. — where it could be a local business, a pet shop, pie shop, supermarket. | a pet shop, pie shop, supermarket. i know a pet shop, pie shop, supermarket. know you a pet shop, pie shop, supermarket. i know you alluded to this earlier, we see some of these pictures of people helping themselves to the shelves, if someone is working, they might even see it happening, they might call the police but they almost certainly know there will be no response in the moment, so what do you do? response in the moment, so what do ou do? ., . response in the moment, so what do ou do? . . . response in the moment, so what do ou do? ., . . ., you do? the advice which we give to --eole is you do? the advice which we give to people is do — you do? the advice which we give to people is do not _ you do? the advice which we give to people is do not take _ you do? the advice which we give to people is do not take a _ you do? the advice which we give to people is do not take a risk, - you do? the advice which we give to people is do not take a risk, do i you do? the advice which we give to people is do not take a risk, do notl people is do not take a risk, do not put yourself — people is do not take a risk, do not put yourself at harm level because the fear _ put yourself at harm level because the fear of — put yourself at harm level because

the fear of retribution is severe these _ the fear of retribution is severe these days. we have seen an increase in knife _ these days. we have seen an increase in knife crime, increase in violence. _ in knife crime, increase in violence, so we don't want to see people _ violence, so we don't want to see people who — violence, so we don't want to see people who work in shops taking those _ people who work in shops taking those risks. that is not what it is about _ those risks. that is not what it is about but — those risks. that is not what it is about. but we still need to find a way, _ about. but we still need to find a way, the — about. but we still need to find a way, the people coming in and doing the crimes— way, the people coming in and doing the crimes we have seen and witnessed feel as if they cannot get away with— witnessed feel as if they cannot get away with it and that comes down to the police _ away with it and that comes down to the police helping us to enforce behaviour— the police helping us to enforce behaviour which is unacceptable. and it starts in behaviour which is unacceptable. it starts in the behaviour which is unacceptable. fifuc it starts in the shop where behaviour which is unacceptable. fific it starts in the shop where the shoplifting takes place but then the stuff is sold quickly. where does it go? there is a supermarket chain security tagging cheese, you steal a block of cheese, what do you do with it? it is not people stealing things to eat. , . ~ it? it is not people stealing things to eat. , ., ~ ., , to eat. yes, and i think there has been smoke _ to eat. yes, and i think there has been smoke and _ to eat. yes, and i think there has been smoke and mirrors - to eat. yes, and i think there has been smoke and mirrors around | to eat. yes, and i think there has i been smoke and mirrors around this, people _ been smoke and mirrors around this, people blaming it on the cost of living _ people blaming it on the cost of living crisis, but this isn't people

in poverty— living crisis, but this isn't people in poverty stealing to put food on the table. — in poverty stealing to put food on the table, this is prolific offenders who steal every day, a full-time — offenders who steal every day, a full—time job, and there are two key trends _ full—time job, and there are two key trends to— full—time job, and there are two key trends to where the stone products are going _ trends to where the stone products are going which are a bit of a change — are going which are a bit of a change in _ are going which are a bit of a change in previous times. online marketplaces are flooded with stolen goods _ marketplaces are flooded with stolen goods and unfortunately we are also seeing _ goods and unfortunately we are also seeing some other businesses buying stolen _ seeing some other businesses buying stolen goods, whether that is an independent convenience store, cafe, restaurant. _ independent convenience store, cafe, restaurant, they are buying these goods— restaurant, they are buying these goods from the back door to sell on or served _ goods from the back door to sell on or served to— goods from the back door to sell on or served to unwitting customers for great _ or served to unwitting customers for great profit. we need to drill down into this _ great profit. we need to drill down into this. �* ., ., , ., into this. and that would be a crime. completely _ into this. and that would be a i crime. completely unacceptable, is not leual crime. completely unacceptable, is not legal or— crime. completely unacceptable, is not legal or moral _ crime. completely unacceptable, is not legal or moral and _ crime. completely unacceptable, is not legal or moral and we - crime. completely unacceptable, is not legal or moral and we need i crime. completely unacceptable, is not legal or moral and we need to i not legal or moral and we need to see action — not legal or moral and we need to see action taken. _ not legal or moral and we need to see action taken. if _ not legal or moral and we need to see action taken. if it _ not legal or moral and we need to see action taken. if it is— not legal or moral and we need to see action taken. if it is a - not legal or moral and we need to see action taken. if it is a marketl see action taken. if it is a market trader— see action taken. if it is a market trader they— see action taken. if it is a market trader they should _ see action taken. if it is a market trader they should lose _ see action taken. if it is a market trader they should lose their i trader they should lose their licence, _ trader they should lose their licence, a _ trader they should lose their licence, a shop _ trader they should lose their licence, a shop owner- trader they should lose their| licence, a shop owner should trader they should lose their i licence, a shop owner should lose their_ licence, a shop owner should lose their business— licence, a shop owner should lose their business if— licence, a shop owner should lose their business if they _ licence, a shop owner should lose their business if they are - licence, a shop owner should lose their business if they are caught l their business if they are caught fencing — their business if they are caught fencing stolen _ their business if they are caught fencing stolen goods _ their business if they are caught| fencing stolen goods effectively. their business if they are caught - fencing stolen goods effectively. we

have to _ fencing stolen goods effectively. we have to be _ fencing stolen goods effectively. we have to be clear— fencing stolen goods effectively. we have to be clear and _ fencing stolen goods effectively. we have to be clear and send _ fencing stolen goods effectively. we have to be clear and send clear- have to be clear and send clear messages _ have to be clear and send clear messages that _ have to be clear and send clear messages that is _ have to be clear and send clear messages that is not _ have to be clear and send clear messages that is not allowed. i have to be clear and send clear. messages that is not allowed. the online _ messages that is not allowed. the online marketplace _ messages that is not allowed. the online marketplace is _ messages that is not allowed. the online marketplace is a _ messages that is not allowed. the online marketplace is a bit - messages that is not allowed. the online marketplace is a bit of- messages that is not allowed. the online marketplace is a bit of a - online marketplace is a bit of a wild west _ online marketplace is a bit of a wild west at _ online marketplace is a bit of a wild west at times _ online marketplace is a bit of a wild west at times but - online marketplace is a bit of a wild west at times but more i online marketplace is a bit of a i wild west at times but more can online marketplace is a bit of a - wild west at times but more can be done _ wild west at times but more can be done working — wild west at times but more can be done working with _ wild west at times but more can be done working with large _ wild west at times but more can be done working with large companies| wild west at times but more can be . done working with large companies to help identify— done working with large companies to help identify that. _ done working with large companies to help identify that. consumers - done working with large companies to help identify that. consumers are - help identify that. consumers are innocent, — help identify that. consumers are innocent, they— help identify that. consumers are innocent, they are _ help identify that. consumers are innocent, they are seeing - help identify that. consumers are . innocent, they are seeing bargains, you cant— innocent, they are seeing bargains, you can't blame _ innocent, they are seeing bargains, you can't blame them _ innocent, they are seeing bargains, you can't blame them for— innocent, they are seeing bargains, you can't blame them for picking i innocent, they are seeing bargains, | you can't blame them for picking up a bargain, _ you can't blame them for picking up a bargain, is— you can't blame them for picking up a tiargain, is the _ you can't blame them for picking up a bargain, is the source _ you can't blame them for picking up a bargain, is the source of- you can't blame them for picking up a bargain, is the source of that- a bargain, is the source of that bargain — a bargain, is the source of that bargain 2?— a bargain, is the source of that baraain. , , , time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. a very good morning, welcome to bbc london. i'm thomas magill. tributes have been paid to a young man who died after being assaulted at southwark tube station on thursday. the family of 28—year—old sam winter say they're devastated, and described him as gentle, kind and funny, who volunteered with several charities. sam was assaulted around 9.30 last thursday evening, and died from his injuries on saturday.

23—year—old rakeem miles, from southwark, is due in court next month in relation to the attack. the mayor sadiq khan is being urged to extend the vehicle scrappage scheme introduced as part of the extension to the ultra low emission zone, or ulez. it's a year today since the zone was extended to cover every borough in the city, and now the federation of small businesses claim the decision to close the scheme on september the 7th doesn't give firms enough time to swap their non—compliant vehicles for a cleaner alternative. tfl say demand is now much lower than when it was first introduced, and that any application made before the proposed deadline is guaranteed to be processed. barking and dagenham council says it is currently paying for emergency accomodation for some residents who were made homeless, following a fire at a block of flats in east london on monday. residents living in the block were either leaseholders or privately renting, but the council has stepped in to help some of them who are in need, and say they will look to recover the costs from those

responsible at a later date. one resident has told us herfamily has lost everything. they informed that our flat, which is 509, has been completely destructed by the fire. nothing is recoverable. that means we are back to zero. we just came out with a pair of clothes and slippers and a phone. that's what we have right now, and nothing is recoverable. let's take a look at how the tubes is running at this time of the morning. now onto the weather with kawser. hello there, good morning. well, high pressure starts to build today, and whilst it won't be as warm as yesterday, there will be plenty of fine, dry weather and some good spells of sunshine, especially this morning. by the afternoon we'll see a bit more in the way of patchy cloud developing in places, but staying fine and dry, and temperatures widely reaching around the low 20s today — 20 to 23 celsius, with

light westerly winds. this evening too, a fine evening to come. sunny spells, patchy cloud, more in the way of clearer skies developing overnight, and there mayjust be a few patches of mist and fog forming by morning too. and temperatures overnight dipping to around ten to 13 celsius. as we look ahead, well, high pressure continues to build for tomorrow too. plenty of fine, dry weather. but we're keeping an eye on this weather front here to the south east of us. now this may potentially bring some rain as we look ahead into the weekend. but it should be largely dry — maybe more in the way of cloud around on saturday. the chance of some rain, potentially on sunday morning, but do keep up to date with the forecast for all the details. that's it for now. that's it from me. there's more on the bbc news app and over on bbc radio london, where there will be bulletins across the morning. hello, this is breakfast with naga munchetty

and charlie stayt. good morning. the liberal democrats will force a vote on the winter fuel payment when parliament returns from recess. it comes after the chancellor rachel reeves announced payments would be scrapped for around ten million pensioners. the leader of the liberal democrats, sir ed davey, joins us now. good morning. thank you for your time this morning. can you just explain the practicalities of this vote? how is it you are able to force this boat? taste vote? how is it you are able to force this boat?— force this boat? we are really worried that _ force this boat? we are really worried that millions - force this boat? we are really worried that millions of- force this boat? we are really - worried that millions of pensioners are going to be hit by higher energy costs this winterjust are going to be hit by higher energy costs this winter just as the government is withdrawing support. as you said, the chancellor rachel reeves announced withdrawing the winter fuel allowance from all pensioners. that is going to hit millions. we need a vote on it. we have not had a proper debate, we have not had a proper debate, we have not had a proper debate, we have not had a vote. all of the 72 liberal democrat mps have done, the

signing, which is called a prayer, to signal a debate. we sat in the election we would fight for a fair dealfor people, for our communities. i think the least parliament needs to do is have a debate, have a vote, and hopefully reject this proposal. it looks like the government's first big mistake. and i think pensioners will be going into this winter really worried if parliament doesn't stop the government from doing this. taste parliament doesn't stop the government from doing this. we were caettin to government from doing this. we were getting to the — government from doing this. we were getting to the effects _ government from doing this. we were getting to the effects of— government from doing this. we were getting to the effects of the _ getting to the effects of the moment. in terms of when the vote will take place, what can you tell it about that?— will take place, what can you tell it about that? ~ ., , .. it about that? well, we hope we can aet a vote it about that? well, we hope we can get a vote in — it about that? well, we hope we can get a vote in one — it about that? well, we hope we can get a vote in one of _ it about that? well, we hope we can get a vote in one of the _ it about that? well, we hope we can get a vote in one of the first - it about that? well, we hope we can get a vote in one of the first two - get a vote in one of the first two weeks of september. parliament comes back next week. it sits for two weeks before the conferences. if we can get a vote in those two weeks that would mean we could hopefully, hopefully, stop the government from doing this so pensioners would not be so alarmed going into the winter

months. it depends whether the government is willing to listen. i think it should. and the liberal democrats will be making that argument very strongly. flan democrats will be making that argument very strongly. can you tell me, argument very strongly. can you tell me. obviously _ argument very strongly. can you tell me, obviously you _ argument very strongly. can you tell me, obviously you know— argument very strongly. can you tell me, obviously you know about - argument very strongly. can you tell me, obviously you know about yourl me, obviously you know about your own mps and what they think, what do you know about what the conservatives might do in the event of a vote? ~ ., , , conservatives might do in the event ofa vote? ~ .,, , ., of a vote? well, i hope they would back a vote — of a vote? well, i hope they would back a vote of _ of a vote? well, i hope they would back a vote of the _ of a vote? well, i hope they would back a vote of the liberal - of a vote? well, i hope they would i back a vote of the liberal democrats want to trigger. i think there will be some labour mps, and mps across all parties, i think they are genuinely worried. they will be talking to their constituents. they will have heard the concerns of a number of the groups who represent pensioners. and i am sure you have reported, charlie, and pensioners who what your programme who are really concerned about this. and it's something i hope mps from all parties will get behind. we do need to fight for pensioners. we all know there is a budget problem. let's be frank about that. the government

have a legacy from the conservatives which is really, really tough. but i don't think the way to balance the books is to take away this crucial support for pensioners. millions of pensioners. just as we are going into winter when fuel bills are increasing. let's look at the words from the chancellor, who has said, let me be clear, this is not a decision i wanted to make. and she called the decision the responsible thing to do. so, she is in essence saying that it do. so, she is in essence saying thatitis do. so, she is in essence saying that it is something she didn't want to do, but it is required, it is necessary. she has looked at the books and this is the right thing to do. what do you make of her comments?— do. what do you make of her comments? well, i read those comments — comments? well, i read those comments- i— comments? well, i read those comments. i can _ comments? well, i read those comments. i can see - comments? well, i read those comments. i can see they - comments? well, i read those| comments. i can see they have comments? well, i read those i comments. i can see they have a toughjob. there is no doubt about that. the conservatives completely messed up the economy, the public finances are in a mess, i don't think that is contested. but i don't think that is contested. but i don't think this is the right way forward.

there are other choices. during the election the liberal democrats put forward a whole set of policies that were costed. and we said, for example, that if you ask the banks to pay more in tax, if you ask the billionaires, the very wealthiest in our country, to pay more in capital gains tax, you could get the money needed to balance the books and make those essential investments, particularly in our nhs and care. when parliament comes back, if we can have this debate, and hopefully have a vote, hopefully we can reject this idea and have some other ideas which i think make more sense. [30 which i think make more sense. do ou which i think make more sense. do you accept the notion, and a lot of people have mentioned it, and some of these conversations are a little bit uncomfortable, that there are many pensioners who do not need the winter fuel allowance? their income is such that that money is not needed. do you accept that? because presumably, there are different

groups of pensioners, some of whom will still get the allowance if they are over 80, some of whom will be on the cusp for whom it will be very difficult, and then a numberfor whom it is simply not necessary, do you accept that?— whom it is simply not necessary, do you accept that? well, we can have a debate about — you accept that? well, we can have a debate about the _ you accept that? well, we can have a debate about the very _ you accept that? well, we can have a debate about the very wealthiest - debate about the very wealthiest pensioners, and there are a whole range of ways that we claw benefits from people who are really wealthy and don't need them. but i think we have to focus on the millions of people who do need this. there are some who don't get the pension credit, which is the way that you will keep getting winter fuel allowance. millions of people who are entitled to a double claim. and there is a whole range of people, several million, weren't eligible. they won't be able to afford these higher energy bills this winter. let's focus on the millions of pensioners who are going to struggle. that is what the liberal democrats want to do. ijust don't think it is fair when people making

budgets for this winter, for the government to withdraw this support. it just doesn't government to withdraw this support. itjust doesn't make sense when energy bills are going up. you have been a politician _ energy bills are going up. you have been a politician for _ energy bills are going up. you have been a politician for a _ energy bills are going up. you have been a politician for a long - energy bills are going up. you have been a politician for a long time. i been a politician for a long time. you will know a new chancellor, any new government, who makes a bold decisionjust new government, who makes a bold decision just weeks new government, who makes a bold decisionjust weeks ago, new government, who makes a bold decision just weeks ago, will be cautious in making a u—turn in changing their mind so quickly because of the messages it might send out. do you think that might get a new way of what you think would be the right decision? it would be the right decision? it might, charlie. buti would be the right decision? it might, charlie. but i still think i and my liberal democrat colleagues who have been elected to represent our constituents, including our pensioners, and pensioners got a really raw deal under the conservatives. one year they got rid of the triple lock on pensions. pensions didn't go up enough. there are tax proposals hit millions of pensioners. pensioners have had not a great time under the

conservatives. so i hope we can persuade by the force of our argument of the government to think again about this. it is not too late. when the chancellor made her announcement she hadn't heard from ofgem, putting up the cap on energy prices, so that people pass bills are going to go up by over io%. she could point to that and say, i am listening to what the liberal democrats are saying and what pensioners are saying, and i will change my mind given what ofgem upset about the price cap. let's have that debate. let's have that vote. i'm sure there are labour mps who are feeling very uncomfortable, who are feeling very uncomfortable, who would agree with the liberal democrats that this is the government �*s first big mistake. give them a chance to think again. i'm sure she's big enough to do that. ijust that. i just want to ask you a couple of questions about the stories today. we understand the government is considering tighter restrictions on smoking outdoors in various other

places, outside hospitals, for example. that is a story first run by the sun newspaper. what are your thoughts about that? it’s by the sun newspaper. what are your thoughts about that?— thoughts about that? it's not something — thoughts about that? it's not something you _ thoughts about that? it's not something you support? -- i thoughts about that? it's not | something you support? -- is thoughts about that? it's not - something you support? -- is that something you support? —— is that something you support? —— is that something you support? —— is that something you support. i would have to look at the we have to be careful and going over the top. of course there is a case in making sure we encourage people to stop smoking. by supported the last government because my proposals when they were put to vote. and the king's speech the new government said it would continue those. we back that. this is a new idea. we will have a look at it. but i think there is a balance. the question is, are they getting the balance right? sir ed davey, we appreciate your time. thank you very much. sir ed davey. coming up to 20 minutes to eight or. good morning. my. good morning. my. good morning. my. good morning. i really miss the olympics. so the paralympic games cannot come

soon, really. it promises to be brilliant. i like the history. 225 years on from when the french revolution came to a head in the place de la concorde. the opening ceremony took place. they were hoping for a paralympic revolution to really advance disability and what can be achieved. that is why they set it in the place de la concorde. now begins. ii they set it in the place de la concorde. now begins. 11 days of action. 168 delegations taking part. it is bigger than better than ever, isn't it? it promises to be a frenetic opening day in the french capital, with 22 gold medals to be won potentially by some of paralympics gb is big names. we canjoin we can join sally hurst. what will be the highlights on the opening day? yes, after that spectacular opening ceremony we have 11 days of sport

stretching ahead. this morning we had straight to the velodrome where kadeena cox will defend her 500 metres time trial. cantina has competed in cycling and athletics in recent games. injury has prevented her from recent games. injury has prevented herfrom running this recent games. injury has prevented her from running this time. recent games. injury has prevented herfrom running this time. i know she is really keen to get that gold medal in the back. the team sports also starred today. wheelchair rugby has been really popular because it is so exciting to watch, a bit brutal at times as well. great britain are the defending champions. but they tell me the competition has got a lot stronger since tokyo. there are seven or eight teams in the mix. they have got a battle on their hands. wheelchair basketball as well. they start their pool games. terry bywater was one of the flagbearers last night. he is on the men's team. they got a bronze in tokyo. the women know have never won a medal at the paralympic games, even though they have a strong team. they will want to make sure they get on the podium at these games for

sure. and rachel choong will make history when she steps onto the court later today. the first british female para badminton player in her sport. she has lots of world titles already. but she has never had the chance to go for a paralympic gold. a busy day in the swimming. torley cairney defending her title. it is a packed day, day one. 21 gold medals in total. it will be exciting. certainly is. thank you. back home, there was a big upset in the league cup last night, with fourth tier afc wimbledon knocking out premier league new boys ipswich town on penalties. their reward in the third round draw is another home tie, against a top division team in the shape of newcastle united. newcastle are targeting this competition because they've not won a major trophy for almost 70 years, and joe willock opened the scoring for them against nottingham forest afterjust 18 seconds at the city ground. but the hosts equalised to take the game to penalties and sean longstaff scored the winning spot kick to set up newcastle's trip to wimbledon.

a controversial late goal from west ham's jarrod bowen earned them a i—0 win over bouremouth, and a place in round three. the england forward appeared to use his arm to divert the ball into the net. bournemouth leaving the london stadium feeling rather aggrieved with var not in use. the hammers travel to face liverpool in round three. you can see the whole third round draw on the bbc sport website. now, not many employees get a £10,000 bonus from the boss's pocket. but that's the reward for first—team support staff at manchester city. sources say the money came directly from pep guardiola, with the overall total cost in excess of half a milllion pounds, given that there are between 50 and 70 members of staff involved. it is understood to include kit staff, security workers and physios. last season, city became the first team in english football history to win the premier league title in four consecutive seasons.

he wants to make sure the achievement is shared. it was a team effort. in tennis, british star harriet dart can take some comfort despite a demoralising defeat at the us open to ukrainian marta kostyuk. she will still rise into the world's top 70 for the first time, after an encouraging season. but here dart, at the bottom of your screen here, was playing at in sweltering conditions at flushing meadows in new york and couldn't reach the third round for the first time in her career, because of too many mistakes, losing 7—6, 6—1. it can happen to the best though too, as the reigning wimbledon champion barbora krejcikova went out last night to qualifier, elena—gabriela ruse. and a nice moment, after aryna sabalenka beat lucia bronzetti, a young fan dressed in identical gear had her photo taken with her favourite player. she has a soft toy tiger in reference to the tattoo on sabalenka's arm, and also appeared to have her own arm tattoo, albeit a temporary one we assume!

stand—in england cricket captain ollie pope says he wants to reward his england side by scoring runs in the second test against sri lanka at lord's when it starts later this morning. pope has been vice—captain to stokes for almost two years, and will be in charge for the entire series against sri lanka after stokes was ruled out with a hamstring injury. pope won his first match in charge, the series opener at old trafford last week, but only managed 12 runs across both innings. for the guys to go and put together some good scores, and set us a chase from a hundred deficit, is a credit to them as well. but, i think, yeah, hopefully we can just keep getting better, and i'm sure that they'll be confident and they'll feel strong. but if we can play our best cricket, hopefully come out on the right side of the result again. a huge moment in cycling for ireland's eddie dunbar, who has taken the first grand tour stage win of his career.

the irishman launched an attack 600 metres from the finish on stage ii of the vuelta a espana. he's struggled in recent times with crashes and injuries. australian ben o'connor�*s overall lead was cut by more than 30 seconds. that's it for now. going back to the cricket at lord's, that's it for now. going back to the cricket at lords, i had a sneak peek at the weather. it is going to be a lovely day for cricket today. it is falling lightly for sporting events, isn't it? correct orfalling lightly. when the olympics started it was all about the weather because it was all about the weather because it was all about the weather because it was so awful. last night was so perfect in paris. wasn't itjust. what a difference a few weeks makes when you compare it to the first opening ceremony. mike was absolutely right. it is looking set fair for the cricket. this is a picture one of our weather watchers

took earlier of reading. lovely blue skies. it is a fresh start to the day today than it was yesterday. we are looking at a day of sunny spells and scattered showers. most of the showers will be in scotland, northern ireland and also in northern england. enhanced by this weather front coming in. northern england. enhanced by this weatherfront coming in. quite northern england. enhanced by this weather front coming in. quite a brisk breeze as you can tell from the spacing of the isobars in the northern part of the country. wider across the south. not much of a breeze in the south. we continue with the showers moving eastwards across scotland. you might hear the odd rumble of thunder. for northern ireland and northern england, they will be few and far between. as we come further south you might be unlucky and catch an isolated shower. most of us won't. most of us will stay dry with some sunshine. cloud bubbling up through the day. it will not be as warm as it was yesterday in the south—east. yesterday we reached 30 degrees in cambridge. today the top temperature is likely to be 23. towards the north and west, highs of ia

is likely to be 23. towards the north and west, highs of m to 18 degrees. through this evening and overnight the showers continue across the far north of england and scotland and the northern isles. for the rest of the uk it will be a dry night, clearskies, mistand the rest of the uk it will be a dry night, clear skies, mist and fog patches forming. more especially in the west. temperatures tonight are going to be lower than they were last night. 7 degrees in aboyne, 8 degrees in birmingham. a chilly start to the day. tomorrow though high pressure is firmly in charge of the weather. it is right across us, actually. as we go into saturday there is a weather front coming across southern areas. a slight change in the forecast for saturday. friday the first of all. any mist or fog overnight will clear. mostly it will be a dry day with a lot of sunshine. variable cloud bubbling up through the course of the day. sea breezes developing. these are the temperatures. ilt breezes developing. these are the temperatures. m in the north to about 2k as we push down towards the south. as we head on into saturday

itself, rememberthat south. as we head on into saturday itself, remember that weather front i was telling you about? this is where the forecast has changed a bit. this looks like there will be more cloud in the south. we could see the odd spot of light rain across the far south—east. north wales, than north maidens, northern england, scotland and northern ireland, you have got a cracking day. we are watching this area of north —— cloud in the north sea. there is a chance it could reach eastern scotland and north—east income. not100% eastern scotland and north—east income. not 100% yet. temperatures ilt income. not 100% yet. temperatures m in the north to 22 in the far south. again, just some sea breezes around. thank you. coming up to ten to eight. it's been 30 years since the rhythm and beats of uk garage became one of the defining genres in dance music, and it's consistently evolved to influence other musical styles. in a moment we'll be talking to a pioneer of the scene, dj spoony. but first let's listen some of these classics.

in1991t, a new sound hit the streets. but it became more thanjust a sound. it became a culture, a movement. this is uk garage. # sweet like chocolate boy. # sweet like chocolate. # you bring me so muchjoy.# # let the body move, you've got to let the body groove.# # i can see my whole world is changing because of you. # it's upside down. # should have known better than to sleep with your best friend.# # when the crowd say bo selecta # when the crowd say b0, b0, b0 # when the crowd say bo selecta.# # i've got 21 seconds to go, i got 21 seconds to go.

# because if you like me let me know. # let me in the studio. # i've got 21 seconds before i got to go. # did you see me on the video?# # i'll bring you flowers in the pouring rain. # can't live without you, it's driving me insane. # i'll bring you flowers, i'll make your day. # i'll drive them all away, away.# some great tunes. i was really reminiscing. and dj spoony is here now. hello. one of the thing is completely unrelated to garage we were talking about earlier, weiss bernie? it were talking about earlier, weiss bernie? , ., were talking about earlier, weiss bernie? , . ., �* were talking about earlier, weiss bernie? , . . �* ., bernie? it is a nickname i've had since about _ bernie? it is a nickname i've had since about six _ bernie? it is a nickname i've had since about six or _ bernie? it is a nickname i've had since about six or seven. - bernie? it is a nickname i've had since about six or seven. they i bernie? it is a nickname i've had i since about six or seven. they used to catt— since about six or seven. they used to call me _ since about six or seven. they used to call me little speroni because there _ to call me little speroni because there was— to call me little speroni because there was an older kid in the junior schoot~ _ there was an older kid in the junior schoot~ as— there was an older kid in the junior school. as we went through the years. — school. as we went through the years. all — school. as we went through the years, all of the years calling me tittte _ years, all of the years calling me little started to leave, the little -ot little started to leave, the little got dropped. at the time i needed a dj name _ got dropped. at the time i needed a dj name and that was it. could

got dropped. at the time i needed a dj name and that was it.— dj name and that was it. could you not become _ dj name and that was it. could you not become big — dj name and that was it. could you not become big spoon _ dj name and that was it. could you not become big spoon need? - dj name and that was it. could you not become big spoon need? 0nly| dj name and that was it. could you i not become big spoon need? only my dau~hter, not become big spoon need? only my daughter, teaspoon. _ not become big spoon need? only my daughter, teaspoon. don't _ not become big spoon need? only my daughter, teaspoon. don't want - not become big spoon need? only my daughter, teaspoon. don't want to - not become big spoon need? only my daughter, teaspoon. don't want to be | daughter, teaspoon. don't want to be the wooden spoon! _ daughter, teaspoon. don't want to be the wooden spoon! you _ daughter, teaspoon. don't want to be the wooden spoon! you didn't - daughter, teaspoon. don't want to be the wooden spoon! you didn't come l the wooden spoon! you didn't come here to talk about spoons. hopefully not. we here to talk about spoons. hopefully not- we saw — here to talk about spoons. hopefully not- we saw a _ here to talk about spoons. hopefully not. we saw a glimpse _ here to talk about spoons. hopefully not. we saw a glimpse of _ here to talk about spoons. hopefully not. we saw a glimpse of you - here to talk about spoons. hopefully not. we saw a glimpse of you are . here to talk about spoons. hopefully | not. we saw a glimpse of you are one of those clips- — not. we saw a glimpse of you are one of those clips. talk _ not. we saw a glimpse of you are one of those clips. talk to _ not. we saw a glimpse of you are one of those clips. talk to us _ not. we saw a glimpse of you are one of those clips. talk to us about - of those clips. talk to us about those times? brute of those clips. talk to us about those times?— of those clips. talk to us about those times? ~ . , ., . those times? we did a show earlier in february — those times? we did a show earlier in february for _ those times? we did a show earlier in february for the _ those times? we did a show earlier in february for the mobiles - those times? we did a show earlier in february for the mobiles to - in february for the mobiles to celebrate _ in february for the mobiles to celebrate 30 years of uk garage. i put this— celebrate 30 years of uk garage. i put this line up together featuring some _ put this line up together featuring some of— put this line up together featuring some of the biggest names and biggest — some of the biggest names and biggest records in the scene. that was it. _ biggest records in the scene. that was it, really. a great time was had by at _ was it, really. a great time was had by at it— was it, really. a great time was had by at it was— was it, really. a great time was had by all. it was a little bit of a surprise _ by all. it was a little bit of a surprise. nobody knew we were going to be there _ surprise. nobody knew we were going to be there. it was fantastic. peopte — to be there. it was fantastic. people may well know the songs, they may well not know that the genre is garage. tell us a little bit about

it? i garage. tell us a little bit about it? ., , ., , garage. tell us a little bit about it? ., , , garage. tell us a little bit about it? . it? i hear people sometimes say, what is this, _ it? i hear people sometimes say, what is this, what _ it? i hear people sometimes say, what is this, what is _ it? i hear people sometimes say, what is this, what is garage? - it? i hear people sometimes say, what is this, what is garage? you play a _ what is this, what is garage? you play a track— what is this, what is garage? you play a track to them and they say, i didn't_ play a track to them and they say, i didn't realise that was garage. it is early— didn't realise that was garage. it is early to— didn't realise that was garage. it is early to mid 90s. it was a sound coming _ is early to mid 90s. it was a sound coming in — is early to mid 90s. it was a sound coming in from the united states. a little bit _ coming in from the united states. a little bit more bumpy, little bit more _ little bit more bumpy, little bit more funky, little bit more soulful than your— more funky, little bit more soulful than your bang, bang, bang house. we put our— than your bang, bang, bang house. we put our brilliant little uk feel on it and _ put our brilliant little uk feel on it and uk— put our brilliant little uk feel on it and uk garage was formed. that is a very— it and uk garage was formed. that is a very concise and potted history. | a very concise and potted history. i think a very concise and potted history. think the a very concise and potted history. i think the joy of garage, unlike a very concise and potted history. i think the joy of garage, unlike some genres where you had to know all the ins and outs, it was quite open to people. so you could likely more popular tunes and not be looked down upon, as in, you don't know about garage, do not i mean? there is a snobbery in some kinds of music. it snobbery in some kinds of music. it was really accessible. it's really interesting and a great point, because — interesting and a great point, because when we joined bbc radio 1 in 2000 _ because when we joined bbc radio 1 in 2000 we had a responsibility to

the underground clubs, still, because _ the underground clubs, still, because we were still very much at the cutting — because we were still very much at the cutting edge of the scene, but to make _ the cutting edge of the scene, but to make sure we was making the music accessibte _ to make sure we was making the music accessible to _ to make sure we was making the music accessible to people, notjust in the likes— accessible to people, notjust in the likes of cardiff or manchester or birmingham, it is important to hit places— or birmingham, it is important to hit places like ipswich and huddersfield and swindon, who had massive _ huddersfield and swindon, who had massive uk garage scenes as well. i think— massive uk garage scenes as well. i think it _ massive uk garage scenes as well. i think it acted as a little bit of a gateway — think it acted as a little bit of a gateway. tunes like sweet like chocolate or baby cakes, people were like, chocolate or baby cakes, people were like. i_ chocolate or baby cakes, people were like. i like _ chocolate or baby cakes, people were like, i like this drum programming and rhythm, and then they got into the more _ and rhythm, and then they got into the more underground stuff. it was caettin the more underground stuff. it was getting into — the more underground stuff. it was getting into the _ the more underground stuff. it was getting into the charts _ the more underground stuff. it was getting into the charts as _ the more underground stuff. it was getting into the charts as well. - getting into the charts as well. when you say underground, i don't really recognise that, because i am seeing this in the charts. i can sync stuff or dance to stop. everybody knows if you like pop or indy or grunge, everybody can have access to it? it indy or grunge, everybody can have access to it?— access to it? it was really important _ access to it? it was really important to _ access to it? it was really important to us _ access to it? it was really important to us to - access to it? it was really important to us to have l access to it? it was really l important to us to have the access to it? it was really _ important to us to have the metaphor of a tree and its roots. so the leaves might have been the ones in

the charts, the underground club scene was really holding the whole thing up. we werejust scene was really holding the whole thing up. we were just straddling that line to make sure that everyone who listened to our show on bbc radio1 had access who listened to our show on bbc radio 1 had access to the music, who listened to our show on bbc radio1 had access to the music, but when we left and went deep, everyone also got it. who; when we left and went deep, everyone also not it. ~ , ., ., when we left and went deep, everyone also totit, . , ., ., ., also got it. why garage? i mean, that was just _ also got it. why garage? i mean, that was just what _ also got it. why garage? i mean, that was just what it _ also got it. why garage? i mean, that was just what it was - also got it. why garage? i mean, that was just what it was cold. it | that was just what it was cold. it came _ that was just what it was cold. it came out— that was just what it was cold. it came out of paradise garage in new york, _ came out of paradise garage in new york, in— came out of paradise garage in new york, in america. the disco sound. that— york, in america. the disco sound. that was— york, in america. the disco sound. that was a — york, in america. the disco sound. that was a club?— york, in america. the disco sound. that was a club? that was a club. it went from — that was a club? that was a club. it went from disco _ that was a club? that was a club. it went from disco to _ that was a club? that was a club. it went from disco to house, - that was a club? that was a club. it went from disco to house, and - that was a club? that was a club. it went from disco to house, and then into uk_ went from disco to house, and then into uk garage. uk garage wasjust our version, — into uk garage. uk garage wasjust ourversion, effectively, of the genre — our version, effectively, of the uenre. ., . . . genre. the other thing about garage, uk aaarae, genre. the other thing about garage, uk garage. is — genre. the other thing about garage, uk garage. is that — genre. the other thing about garage, uk garage, is that of _ genre. the other thing about garage, uk garage, is that of the _ genre. the other thing about garage, uk garage, is that of the old - genre. the other thing about garage, uk garage, is that of the old tunes i uk garage, is that of the old tunes don't feel old, does that make sense? you saw the sugar babes do flowers. whenever they come out again it's notjust, do you remember

that? it is always moving on, always developing, with the old fundamentals of music. i developing, with the old fundamentals of music. i think one ofthe fundamentals of music. i think one of the key. — fundamentals of music. i think one of the key, most _ fundamentals of music. i think one of the key, most important - fundamentals of music. i think one of the key, most important things| of the key, most important things about— of the key, most important things about our— of the key, most important things about our scene and what it has tasted, — about our scene and what it has tasted, is— about our scene and what it has tasted, is it— about our scene and what it has lasted, is it is very much a song based~ — lasted, is it is very much a song based~ i— lasted, is it is very much a song based~ i am _ lasted, is it is very much a song based. i am a lover of soul music. i listen _ based. ! am a lover of soul music. i listen to— based. i am a lover of soul music. i listen to music that might be 40, 50, 60 _ listen to music that might be 40, 50, 60 years old. the songs never die. 50, 60 years old. the songs never die they— 50, 60 years old. the songs never die. they always laughed. all of those _ die. they always laughed. all of those great uk garage records, ftowers. — those great uk garage records, flowers, enough is enough, body groove. — flowers, enough is enough, body groove, and even though that is a ctubby— groove, and even though that is a clubby song, it is really popular and realty— clubby song, it is really popular and really catchy. if clubby song, it is really popular and really catchy.— clubby song, it is really popular and really catchy. if someone is listenin: and really catchy. if someone is listening to _ and really catchy. if someone is listening to you _ and really catchy. if someone is listening to you now _ and really catchy. if someone is listening to you now and - and really catchy. if someone is listening to you now and they i and really catchy. if someone is l listening to you now and they are thinking, i'm not sure i've entirely got what garage is, what would be the song that you could point them to? when the programme is over this morning, say, have a listen to this and that will give you a way in, what would be the song? flowers would be a _ what would be the song? flowers would be a great _ what would be the song? flowers

would be a great one. _ would be a great one. i would be a great one. ithink— would be a great one. i think we've got this. you see, i would have listened to that. i would not have known that was a garage song. i wouldn't have known. ., was a garage song. i wouldn't have known. . , ., , . known. that version is a re-imagination - known. that version is a re-imagination with - known. that version is a re-imagination with a i known. that version is a l re-imagination with a full known. that version is a _ re-imagination with a full orchestra re—imagination with a full orchestra that we _ re—imagination with a full orchestra that we do. — re—imagination with a full orchestra that we do, garage classical. the group _ that we do, garage classical. the group reformed to do that with us as well. group reformed to do that with us as well that _ group reformed to do that with us as well that is — group reformed to do that with us as well. that is quite a special record to me _ well. that is quite a special record to me and — well. that is quite a special record to me and to us for that reason. how do ou to me and to us for that reason. how do you get — to me and to us for that reason. how do you get to — to me and to us for that reason. how do you get to say _ to me and to us for that reason. how do you get to say it _ to me and to us for that reason. how do you get to say it is _ to me and to us for that reason. fimn do you get to say it is 30 years? music evolves. you can talk about music in the 60s and 705, but music evolves. you can talk about music in the 605 and 705, but you can't say, this is when something happened. why can you say that about garage? happened. why can you say that about harae? happened. why can you say that about uuarae? , ., happened. why can you say that about harae? , ., 4' ., garage? good question. i kind of went through _ garage? good question. i kind of went through my _ garage? good question. i kind of went through my record - garage? good question. i kind ofl went through my record collection and was _ went through my record collection and was having discussions with other— and was having discussions with other djs— and was having discussions with other djs that were around at the

time, _ other djs that were around at the time, and — other djs that were around at the time, and kind of picked a moment where _ time, and kind of picked a moment where it— time, and kind of picked a moment where it went from us house to a more _ where it went from us house to a more uk — where it went from us house to a more uk sound. that was around the time _ more uk sound. that was around the time we _ more uk sound. that was around the time. we don't have an exact date but we _ time. we don't have an exact date but we are — time. we don't have an exact date but we are celebrating it generally in its _ but we are celebrating it generally in its 30th— but we are celebrating it generally in its 30th year. | but we are celebrating it generally in its 30th year.— in its 30th year. i bet you've got a massive record _ in its 30th year. i bet you've got a massive record collection, - in its 30th year. i bet you've got a j massive record collection, haven't you? massive record collection, haven't ou? �* ., ., ., ., ., �* you? i've got one or two. i don't know exactly- — you? i've got one or two. i don't know exactly. i _ you? i've got one or two. i don't know exactly. i might _ you? i've got one or two. i don't know exactly. i might have - you? i've got one or two. i don't . know exactly. i might have 15,000, 16,000 _ know exactly. i might have 15,000, 16,000 pieces of vinyl. know exactly. i might have15,000, 16,000 pieces of vinyl.— 16,000 pieces of vinyl. charlie asked if someone _ 16,000 pieces of vinyl. charlie asked if someone needed - 16,000 pieces of vinyl. charlie asked if someone needed a . 16,000 pieces of vinyl. charlie i asked if someone needed a tune, there is also the podcast a5 asked if someone needed a tune, there is also the podcast as well which is on bbc sounds. what is it called? liik which is on bbc sounds. what is it called? ., ., which is on bbc sounds. what is it called? . . , ., , it which is on bbc sounds. what is it called?_ it is - which is on bbc sounds. what is it called?_ it is a i called? uk garage story. it is a really good _ called? uk garage story. it is a really good kind _ called? uk garage story. it is a really good kind of— called? uk garage story. it is aj really good kind of introduction called? uk garage story. it is a i really good kind of introduction and understanding. really good kind of introduction and understanding-— really good kind of introduction and understandinu. ., ~' , ., . ,, , ., understanding. thank you. thank you. i thou . ht i understanding. thank you. thank you. i thought i was — understanding. thank you. thank you. i thought i was going _ understanding. thank you. thank you. i thought i was going to _ understanding. thank you. thank you. i thought i was going to talk— understanding. thank you. thank you. i thought i was going to talk about i i thought i was going to talk about bbc radio 2 in the park. did i thought i was going to talk about bbc radio 2 in the park.— bbc radio 2 in the park. did you want to? it _ bbc radio 2 in the park. did you want to? it is _ bbc radio 2 in the park. did you want to? it is a _ bbc radio 2 in the park. did you want to? it is a sac— bbc radio 2 in the park. did you want to? it is a bbc project. i time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are.

a very good morning, welcome to bbc london, i'm thomas magill. tributes have been paid to a young man who died after being assaulted at southwark tube station on thursday. the family of 28—year—old sam winter say they're devastated and described him as "gentle, kind and funny", who volunteered with several charities. 23—year—old rakeem miles, from southwark, is due in court next month in relation to the attack. the mayor, sadiq khan, is being urged to extend the vehicle scrappage scheme introduced as part of the extension to the ultra low emission zone or ulez. it's a year today since the zone was extended to cover every borough in the city, and now the federation of small businesses claim the decision to close the scheme on september the 7th doesn't give firms enough time to swap their non—compliant vehicles for a cleaner alternative. tfl say demand is "now much lower than when it was first introduced". let's take a look at how the tube is running at this

time of the morning. there's minor delays on the district line, and thejubilee line is part suspended, as is the piccidilly line between wood green and cockfosters. the weather now, and it will be a touch cooler than yesterday. still plenty of sunshine and a few areas of cloud developing, but a comfortable top temperature of 23 degrees. that's it from me — there's more on the bbc news app and over on bbc radio london where there will be bulletins across the morning.

good morning, welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. our headlines today... the paralympic games got underway with a spectacular opening ceremony taking place on the streets of paris. paralympic athletes are not here to participate, no sir. they are not playing games. they are here to compete, win and smash world records! smoking could be banned in outdoor spaces such as beer gardens, and outside hospitals and sports grounds as part of a drive to phase out tobacco. motoring groups warn drivers to expect a rise in fuel duty in this autumn's budget — i'll be looking at how a hike in the tax on petrol and diesel sales could affect you.

kevin sinfield will be here to tell us about the children's book he wrote with rob burrow, on friendship and heroes. a fresh start to the day and a fresher day generally, also sunshine and showers, most of which will be in scotland, northern ireland and northern england. more details later. it's thursday the 29th of august. our main story. tens of thousands of people have lined the streets of paris to watch the opening ceremony of the paralympic games. more than 4,000 athletes from a record 168 delegations joined a parade along the champs elysees, ahead of the first events later today. our sports correspondent andy swiss was watching. it was a spectacular end to a quite spectacular ceremony. a giant balloon floating in the paris night as the paralympic cauldron was finally lit. it had been a curtain raiser like no other. welcome to paris!

an opening ceremony exploring attitudes towards disability. french star christine and the queens with a modern take on an edith piaf classic. but soon it was time for the athletes parading down the champs elysees, thousands of competitors united by a commonjoy. and here comes great britain. the british team, led by terry bywater and lucy shuker, were welcomed by the prime minister, sir keir starmer. afterfinishing second in the medals table at the last games, they have high hopes. after a moving rendition of the marseillaise, the head of the paralympics said these games were a chance to challenge preconceptions. paralympic athletes are not here to participate, no sir. they are not playing games. they are here to compete,

win and smash world records! the french president, emmanuel macron, then officially opened the games. it was an extraordinary night, the ceremony finishing in jubilant fashion. organisers hope this games could be one of the best ever. they've made some start. andy swiss, bbc news, paris. the time is four minutes past eight. a focus from the government, we understand, in relation to access to tobacco, and smoking. we know in the last conservative government under rishi sunak there were considered plans to try to ban tobacco and smoking in the uk and now the labour government is considering tighter restrictions on smoking outdoors in england and wales as part of a drive to phase

out tobacco use. our political correspondent hannah millerjoins us now. we know the labour government is taking a look at what the conservatives proposed, continuing with some of those policies, amending others. there was a report in the sun newspaper saying they may take things a step further. fin in the sun newspaper saying they may take things a step further.— take things a step further. on those lans that take things a step further. on those plans that the _ take things a step further. on those plans that the last _ take things a step further. on those plans that the last conservative i plans that the last conservative government had, to ban anyone born in 2009 or afterfrom government had, to ban anyone born in 2009 or after from buying cigarettes, they have said explicitly that they are looking to continue with that. what we hear this morning is the are also wanting to go further, looking to ban smoking in outdoor restaurants, outside pubs, hospitals and sports grounds as well. this was first reported in the sun newspaper who pointed out there is some controversy and concern around this, they say, among ministers,

particularly around the impact it could have on hospitality where some pubs and restaurants have invested in outdoor areas that are now widely used and they say that banning smoking in those areas could have an impact on the business. that kind of argument was used when the indoor smoking ban came in, in 2007, and people said it would lead to mass closures of pubs. many thousands of pubs have closed since then but experts say it's difficult to work out whether that is because of the indoor smoking ban or because of a whole range of other things that happened around the same time. i think we can expect the government to keep pointing out what they see is the cost smoking has. the department of health say that while they don't comment on leaks, smoking claims 80,000 lives per year, puts huge pressure on the nhs and costs

taxpayers billions and they said this morning they are considering a range of measures to finally make britain a smoke free. translate that, it means this is something they really are looking at but, of course, there is a whole process it would have to go through before it would have to go through before it would actually happen, and we think it would apply in england and wales. the rac is warning drivers to expect a rise in fuel duty in the government's upcoming autumn budget. the prime minister refused to rule out a rise when asked about the policy during a visit to berlin. ben, how much of an impact could this have on drivers? it means that petrol and diesel prices at the pump could soon rise — pushing up the cost of motoring for individual drivers and businesses. when petrol prices jumped after the pandemic and russia's invasion of ukraine, the previous conservative government cut fuel duty by 5p per litre in march 2022 to ease pressure on drivers. since then it has

been 53p per litre. there's now growing speculation that the cut could be reversed in the budget at the end of october. that would push fuel duty back up to 58p per litre — an increase of 5p. that would raise an extra £2 billion a year — and help to plug the £22 billion shortfall between what the government has coming in from taxes and what its spending. why the speculation about fuel duty going up? well, the prime minister has already ruled out raising the main taxes — income tax, national insurance and vat — but refused to rule out raising fuel duty. the rac says drivers haven't actually been getting the full benefit of the current fuel duty cut. it says they are being overcharged by retailers, whose profit margins have grown bigger while falls in the wholesale price haven't been fully passed on.

so the rac is not opposing the possible rise in fuel tax but says the onus is now on petrol stations and supermarkets to cut their prices and ease the burden on drivers. the liberal democrats will attempt to block the government's planned cut to winter fuel payments. last month, the chancellor announced that fuel payments will only go to those who receive pension credit or other means—tested benefits. leader of the liberal democrats sir ed davey said he thinks this was the government's first mistake. the liberal democrats said in the election we would fight for a fair dealfor people, for our communities, and i think the least of the parliament needs to do is have a debate, have a vote, and hopefully reject this proposal. it looks like the government's first big mistake and i think pensioners will be going into this winter really worried if parliament doesn't stop government doing this. police are investigating after three people died in a crash in a seaside

town in north wales. witnesses said a car hit a pedestrian and then a house in beaumaris on anglesey yesterday afternoon. north wales police said officers are trying to establish how the collision took place. two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man in a wheelchair was stabbed to death in east london. the metropolitan police said officers were called to reports of a fight in clapton and found 38—year—old jade anthony barnett injured. he later died at the scene. the un secretary general antonio guterres has called on israel to immediately halt its military operation in the west bank. at least 11 people have been killed during what the israeli military is calling a �*counter—terrorism operation'. our middle east correspondent lucy williamson is in the west bank. there has been so much tension in this region for weeks and now this counterterrorism operation, as

described by the israeli military, adds to that tension.— adds to that tension. yes, that's ri . ht. adds to that tension. yes, that's right- this _ adds to that tension. yes, that's right. this has _ adds to that tension. yes, that's right. this has become - adds to that tension. yes, that's right. this has become another. adds to that tension. yes, that's i right. this has become another front right. this has become anotherfront that israel is concerned about. you mentioned the un chief, and international pressure has already begun mounting on israel 24 hours into this operation. the un chief called it a dangerous development, the eu foreign policy chief also wading in, as well as voices from here in the west bank, the palestinian prime minister calling it a direct threat to the lives of patients and staff when israel surrounded hospitals and blocked medical workers in the way that was seen here yesterday. but israel says this is a counter terrorist operation and there are a lot of fears in israel about the possibility of iran funding and arming the armed palestinian groups here and the last thing israel wants to see in the middle of a widening

regional war is this old front becoming a new kind of threat. so far today there is no sign of the operation ending. behind me is the refugee camp injenin were last night we heard a series of explosions and gun fights taking place and we understand five people have been killed in another refugee camp including the head of a brigade, who israel had been after for a long time. parents are being urged to make sure their children are fully vaccinated against diseases such as measles, meningitis and polio. the uk health security agency is warning of a potential surge in cases of measles during the school term this autumn. our health correspondent sophie hutchinson has the latest. little ezra was just three months old when he developed measles. he had a rash at first, but as the virus took hold,

he developed dangerous breathing difficulties and was rushed to hospital. his mum, davina, says she was horrified by how ill he became. the first day we hadn't realised that it was as serious as it was, because it was just kind of the cold symptoms and the rash. it was when he got to hospital he started to deteriorate. his rash was spreading really quickly over his whole body. while we were sitting with the doctor, the rash was spreading from his torso down to his legs. measles is a highly infectious virus, spread through coughing and sneezing, which can be life threatening, especially to small babies. the mmr vaccine protects against it. the first dose is given at 12 months, followed by a second dose at the age of three. but the past year has seen the highest number of measles cases in england for more than a decade, after a drop in vaccinations. health officials are urging parents to get their children catch up jabs ahead of the return to school. we have seen vaccination rates

fall over recent years, and we have seen already over 2000 measles cases this year, and we're worried that we will now see outbreaks in schools when children go back. the health security agency says there has been an improvement in the measles jab uptake in some communities which had fallen behind, but says it's still a long way off what's needed to keep children safe. sophie hutchinson, bbc news. it is 8:14am. stunning images of the natural world have been shared by the natural history museum as part of its wildlife photographer of the year competition. this jaguar with a caiman in its jaws was captured in the pantanal wetlands in brazil, by british photographer ian ford. that is the jeopardy picture and

this is the joy. this stoat was seen "dancing" over the snow in france. the image was taken by manuel grandio, who called it �*twist and jump'. hgppy happy because he is not in the jaws of a jaguar! you may be scared of spiders but the beauty of this may diminish that feara spiders but the beauty of this may diminish that fear a little. and a colourful david bowie spider was photographed carrying an egg sack in the cameroon highlands in malaysia. it was taken by lam soon tak. i think that almost looks like a painting. the colours are so vivid. do you know how many they have to go through? 59,000. more than. the winners will be announced on the 8th of october. i think we will be showing some of those. do you have to sift through a lot of pictures every morning to get to

those pictures? yes and we are very grateful for them, they are beautiful. this stormy picture was picked because the met office has launched the storm names for the new storm season which starts on the 1st of september, sunday, the first day of meteorological autumn, september, sunday, the first day of meteorologicalautumn, running meteorological autumn, running through to meteorologicalautumn, running through to the 31st of august next year the end of meteorological summer. they are names so we take heed of them and can follow the progress and take heed of the warnings associated with them. the main impacts were looking at our medium to high, and especially wind, but snow and rain are also taken into account. it is in conjunction with dutch met office, and that irish one. the public are invited to suggest names and some of those are chosen, but some are chosen by the

different services. james was named because of group captainjames stagg who was very much involved in advising eisenhower on the weather forecast for the d—day landings. this was launched in 2015 and we have only ever gotten as far as the l, i am glad to say. the weather forecast today is sunny spells and scattered showers. most of the showers in scotland and northern england and northern ireland. some will be heavy and thundery, particularly across scotland. going east across on our risk a breeze. in the rest of england and wales, sunny spells. outside chance of a shower but you would be unlikely. between the showers in the north, bright and sunny skies. a fresh feeling to the day. yesterday cambridge was 13, today more likely 23. in the north

of the country, 14—19. this evening and overnight, most showers will fade, some hang on in the north of scotland, where it will be breezy. mist and fog could form especially in western areas. a cooler night compared to last night, temperatures 7-11. compared to last night, temperatures 7—11. tomorrow any mist and fog lifts quickly and a dry day for most of us, a few showers early on in the far north of scotland, a lot of sunshine around, temperatures responding in the sunshine and we could see up to 24 in the far south—east of england, 17 in aberdeen. the much—loved no—nonsense detective dci vera stanhope comes from the imagination of crime writer ann cleeves. the tv adaptation of her books — vera — is coming to an end after more than a decade and the inspiration for the final episode is ann's new novel. we'll talk about that

with her shortly, but first here's a reminder of dc! stanhope on screen over the years — played by actress brenda blethyn. so there's an older lady on your telly and she's not playing someone's mam. she's a copper. oh, look out! she's only in charge! how did she die? how? why? what was on her mind? what does this mean? how did it get there? was he protecting someone? but he might not have gone into the water here. he could have drifted in from pretty much anywhere. right, where's this house, then? dumps the body, slings the bag. so what's that plan

that's gone pear shaped? if you don't start talking soon, pet, i'm going to take your lovely fairground apart. and then your house and then your car until i find something. ann cleeves joins us now. would you like to know my theory about detectives? it is all about the coat. from colombo to vera, a coatis the coat. from colombo to vera, a coat is a symbolic thing for a detective. i coat is a symbolic thing for a detective-— coat is a symbolic thing for a detective. ~' . , detective. i think with vera it is to make her — detective. i think with vera it is to make her seem _ detective. i think with vera it is i to make her seem unimpressive, very ordinary, _ to make her seem unimpressive, very ordinary, so— to make her seem unimpressive, very ordinary, so people mustjudge her. they overlook her intelligence. but it is still significant, isn't it? the hat and the coat. if you are trying to picture her, it is the hat and coat. it trying to picture her, it is the hat and coat. , ., ~' trying to picture her, it is the hat and coat. , ., ,, . and coat. it is not like that in the books but _ and coat. it is not like that in the books but on _ and coat. it is not like that in the

books but on television. - and coat. it is not like that in the books but on television. the i and coat. it is not like that in the books but on television. the wayj and coat. it is not like that in the l books but on television. the way it has been adapted. _ books but on television. the way it has been adapted. do _ books but on television. the way it has been adapted. do you - books but on television. the way it has been adapted. do you like i books but on television. the way it has been adapted. do you like how books but on television. the way it l has been adapted. do you like how it has been adapted. do you like how it has been adapted. do you like how it has been adapted? _ has been adapted. do you like how it has been adapted? yes, _ has been adapted. do you like how it has been adapted? yes, i _ has been adapted. do you like how it has been adapted? yes, i think- has been adapted. do you like how it has been adapted? yes, i think they| has been adapted? yes, i think they ca ture has been adapted? yes, i think they capture the — has been adapted? yes, i think they capture the essence _ has been adapted? yes, i think they capture the essence of— has been adapted? yes, i think they capture the essence of the - has been adapted? yes, i think they capture the essence of the books . has been adapted? yes, i think they| capture the essence of the books and atmosphere of the place and that is far more _ atmosphere of the place and that is far more important than the details of the _ far more important than the details of the plot — far more important than the details of the lot. ., , far more important than the details of the plot.- yes. _ far more important than the details of the plot.- yes.— far more important than the details of the plot.- yes. of the plot. really? yes. is unusual ou do of the plot. really? yes. is unusual you do not — of the plot. really? yes. is unusual you do not know — of the plot. really? yes. is unusual you do not know how— of the plot. really? yes. is unusual you do not know how this _ you do not know how this tenth series will end? i you do not know how this tenth series will end?— you do not know how this tenth series will end? i guess but i don't want to know. _ series will end? i guess but i don't want to know, i _ series will end? i guess but i don't want to know, i will— series will end? i guess but i don't want to know, i will be _ series will end? i guess but i don't want to know, i will be watching i series will end? i guess but i don't| want to know, i will be watching to see what _ want to know, i will be watching to see what they are going to do with it. see what they are going to do with it is_ see what they are going to do with it. , ., see what they are going to do with it. is an adaptation of your book, our it. is an adaptation of your book, your writing _ it. is an adaptation of your book, your writing and _ it. is an adaptation of your book, your writing and your _ it. is an adaptation of your book, your writing and your character, l it. is an adaptation of your book, i your writing and your character, so how much involvement do you have or have you had in the tv series? were you hands off? i have you had in the tv series? were you hands off?— you hands off? i think people who make television _ you hands off? i think people who make television know _ you hands off? i think people who make television know more - you hands off? i think people who make television know more abouti you hands off? i think people who l make television know more about it than i _ make television know more about it than i do _ make television know more about it than i do i— make television know more about it than i do. i write the books and i love _ than i do. i write the books and i love it _ than i do. i write the books and i love it and — than i do. i write the books and i love it and a _ than i do. i write the books and i love it and a lot of what i write is inside _ love it and a lot of what i write is inside the — love it and a lot of what i write is inside the characters and you need a skilfut— inside the characters and you need a skilful scriptwriter and director and actor —

skilful scriptwriter and director and actor to make those thoughts come _ and actor to make those thoughts come across to the viewer. i love writing _ come across to the viewer. i love writing the — come across to the viewer. i love writing the books, is what i do, and i think— writing the books, is what i do, and i think that — writing the books, is what i do, and i think that creative freedom should be given— i think that creative freedom should be given to — i think that creative freedom should be given to the people who make the tv show— be given to the people who make the tv show to _ be given to the people who make the tv show to do what they want. when tv show to do what they want. when ou are tv show to do what they want. when you are writing. _ tv show to do what they want. when you are writing, can _ tv show to do what they want. when you are writing, can you _ tv show to do what they want. when you are writing, can you set - tv show to do what they want. when you are writing, can you set the - you are writing, can you set the scene? forget vera, you are writing and you are thinking you need to be inspired, productive. what do you look like in that moment? ianthem inspired, productive. what do you look like in that moment?- inspired, productive. what do you look like in that moment? when i am writin: i look like in that moment? when i am writing i am — look like in that moment? when i am writing i am at— look like in that moment? when i am writing i am at my — look like in that moment? when i am writing i am at my kitchen _ look like in that moment? when i am writing i am at my kitchen table - writing i am at my kitchen table very early— writing i am at my kitchen table very early in the morning, quite often _ very early in the morning, quite often stilt— very early in the morning, quite often still in my pyjamas, drinking lots of— often still in my pyjamas, drinking lots of tea, — often still in my pyjamas, drinking lots of tea, making stuff up. but then _ lots of tea, making stuff up. but then you — lots of tea, making stuff up. but then you get a trigger that makes you want— then you get a trigger that makes you want to write and for the dark wives _ you want to write and for the dark wives it _ you want to write and for the dark wives it was a documentary on bbc radio _ wives it was a documentary on bbc radio 4 _ wives it was a documentary on bbc radio 4 about the care system and it was about— radio 4 about the care system and it was about private care homes, cold

profit _ was about private care homes, cold profit not _ was about private care homes, cold profit not care, private care homes that make — profit not care, private care homes that make an enormous amount of nioney_ that make an enormous amount of money out — that make an enormous amount of money out of troubled teens and that made _ money out of troubled teens and that made me _ money out of troubled teens and that made me queasy. | money out of troubled teens and that made me queasy-— money out of troubled teens and that made me queasy. i read the beginning ofthe made me queasy. i read the beginning of the book and _ made me queasy. i read the beginning of the book and i _ made me queasy. i read the beginning of the book and i got _ made me queasy. i read the beginning of the book and i got a _ made me queasy. i read the beginning of the book and i got a sense - made me queasy. i read the beginning of the book and i got a sense of - made me queasy. i read the beginning of the book and i got a sense of it, - of the book and i got a sense of it, and i am i right in thinking that in and i am i right in thinking that in a previous career he worked in social services for a while and then the probation service? yes. social services for a while and then the probation service?— the probation service? yes, i trained as — the probation service? yes, i trained as a _ the probation service? yes, i trained as a social _ the probation service? yes, i trained as a social worker- the probation service? yes, i| trained as a social worker and the probation service? yes, i- trained as a social worker and did some _ trained as a social worker and did some childcare work and i was a probation — some childcare work and i was a probation officer for a bit. maybe it was a while _ probation officer for a bit. maybe it was a while ago _ probation officer for a bit. maybe it was a while ago but _ probation officer for a bit. maybe it was a while ago but is - probation officer for a bit. maybe it was a while ago but is that - it was a while ago but is that experience part of the story as well, something you're dipping into? i think we were maybe kinder then but i _ i think we were maybe kinder then but i think— i think we were maybe kinder then but i think this idea that young people. — but i think this idea that young people, we don't have the resources to look_ people, we don't have the resources to look after — people, we don't have the resources to look after them properly, and the whole _ to look after them properly, and the whole profit rather than care thing, i whole profit rather than care thing, | -ot whole profit rather than care thing, i got some — whole profit rather than care thing, i got some figures that it costs...

or the _ i got some figures that it costs... or the profit made by the company is £46.000 _ or the profit made by the company is £46,000 per year or the profit made by the company is £46,000 peryear per or the profit made by the company is £46,000 per year per child, or the profit made by the company is £46,000 peryear per child, and if we put _ £46,000 peryear per child, and if we put that— £46,000 peryear per child, and if we put that money into looking after the kids. _ we put that money into looking after the kids. it _ we put that money into looking after the kids, it would save us lots of nioney_ the kids, it would save us lots of money later because we wouldn't be paying _ money later because we wouldn't be paying for— money later because we wouldn't be paying for prison places for them or mentat— paying for prison places for them or mental health treatment. sol suppose — mental health treatment. sol suppose i wanted to highlight that, that we _ suppose i wanted to highlight that, that we need to be more aware that the teenagers who we might be irritated — the teenagers who we might be irritated by, hanging around in gangs. — irritated by, hanging around in gangs. or— irritated by, hanging around in gangs, orwe might be irritated by, hanging around in gangs, or we might be worried by, probably— gangs, or we might be worried by, probably have a lot of problems and they don't— probably have a lot of problems and they don't have the community resources _ they don't have the community resources they used to have, like youth _ resources they used to have, like youth clubs — resources they used to have, like youth clubs are youth workers and those _ youth clubs are youth workers and those kind — youth clubs are youth workers and those kind of things. it is youth clubs are youth workers and those kind of things.— those kind of things. it is an interesting _ those kind of things. it is an interesting position - those kind of things. it is an interesting position to - those kind of things. it is an interesting position to be i those kind of things. it is an l interesting position to be able those kind of things. it is an - interesting position to be able to influence people to think about issues like that through fiction. i hope so. i have grandchildren at that sort— hope so. i have grandchildren at that sort of age and one of them actually— that sort of age and one of them actually help write the book, the hook_ actually help write the book, the hook is _ actually help write the book, the book is about a missing child,

realty. — book is about a missing child, really, who may have been a murder or witnessed — really, who may have been a murder or witnessed a murder, who is on the run, or witnessed a murder, who is on the run. so _ or witnessed a murder, who is on the run. so we _ or witnessed a murder, who is on the run. so we get— or witnessed a murder, who is on the run, so we get bits of her through her diary— run, so we get bits of her through her diary entries and through her letters, — her diary entries and through her letters, and i got my then 14—year—old granddaughter to look at this, "we _ 14—year—old granddaughter to look at this, "we wouldn't use those words!" nobody— this, "we wouldn't use those words!" nobody uses — this, "we wouldn't use those words!" nobody uses whatsapp or facebook! as there is nobody uses whatsapp or facebook! there is an nobody uses whatsapp or facebook! is there is an example of nobody uses whatsapp or facebook! 23 there is an example of something you got wrong in terms of language? the well, that. and teachers think we don't _ well, that. and teachers think we don't understand impertinent, they always— don't understand impertinent, they always used cheeky. find don't understand impertinent, they always used cheeky. and vernacular chances always used cheeky. and vernacular chan . es all always used cheeky. and vernacular changes all the _ always used cheeky. and vernacular changes all the time, _ always used cheeky. and vernacular changes all the time, you _ always used cheeky. and vernacular changes all the time, you have - always used cheeky. and vernacular changes all the time, you have to l changes all the time, you have to not fall into that trap, because it will age a bit. not fall into that trap, because it will age a bit-— not fall into that trap, because it will age a bit. authors are all the time watching — will age a bit. authors are all the time watching and _ will age a bit. authors are all the time watching and thinking - will age a bit. authors are all the time watching and thinking and l time watching and thinking and hearing stories. is that you?

dreadful eavesdropper. i like public transport _ dreadful eavesdropper. i like public transport to listen to people's conversations. people hate when people _ conversations. people hate when people are on the phone on the train but i love _ people are on the phone on the train but i love it — people are on the phone on the train but i love it. you people are on the phone on the train but i love it— but i love it. you are absorbing, thinkina but i love it. you are absorbing, thinking about _ but i love it. you are absorbing, thinking about what _ but i love it. you are absorbing, thinking about what is _ but i love it. you are absorbing, thinking about what is the - but i love it. you are absorbing, l thinking about what is the story? this guy is apologising to his wife for being — this guy is apologising to his wife for being late home, i wonder what he has _ for being late home, i wonder what he has been up to. and the time of year when — he has been up to. and the time of year when people switch on their lights _ year when people switch on their lights but — year when people switch on their lights but forget to draw the curtains _ lights but forget to draw the curtains and you are walking down the street— curtains and you are walking down the street and you get these glimpses. the street and you get these glimpses-— the street and you get these u-limses. ., . . , . _ the street and you get these u-limses. ., ., .,, . _ m glimpses. you are a bit creepy! if ou are glimpses. you are a bit creepy! if you are on _ glimpses. you are a bit creepy! if you are on the — glimpses. you are a bit creepy! if you are on the train _ glimpses. you are a bit creepy! if you are on the train and - glimpses. you are a bit creepy! if you are on the train and you - glimpses. you are a bit creepy! if. you are on the train and you see and cleaves, put the phone down! people are happy that vera is back on our screens. what else is going on? then;r screens. what else is going on? they are filmin: screens. what else is going on? they are filming two _ screens. what else is going on? they are filming two more _ screens. what else is going on? they are filming two more series of shetland — are filming two more series of shetland which are based on my books as welt _ shetland which are based on my books as welt i— shetland which are based on my books as well. i was there injune and

watched — as well. i was there injune and watched a _ as well. i was there injune and watched a bit of the filming but it was baltic, so—called, and i felt so sorry— was baltic, so—called, and i felt so sorry for— was baltic, so—called, and i felt so sorry for them. was baltic, so-called, and i felt so sorry forthem— was baltic, so-called, and i felt so sorry for them. our cameras or they are today in — sorry for them. our cameras or they are today in shetland _ sorry for them. our cameras or they are today in shetland because - sorry for them. our cameras or they are today in shetland because of. sorry for them. our cameras or they | are today in shetland because of the wind farm. it has wind. lots are today in shetland because of the wind farm. it has wind.— wind farm. it has wind. lots and lots. wind farm. it has wind. lots and lots- lovely _ wind farm. it has wind. lots and lots. lovely to _ wind farm. it has wind. lots and lots. lovely to see _ wind farm. it has wind. lots and lots. lovely to see you - wind farm. it has wind. lots and lots. lovely to see you this - lots. lovely to see you this morning- _ ann's new book is called �*the dark wives' and it's out now. morning live follows breakfast on bbc one this morning. let's find out what they have in store. i feel like we haven't done this for a while, throwing over. windy out there. well done for braving it. taste there. well done for braving it. we heard there. well done for braving it. , heard there might be a bit of a mini heatwave but is not here. coming up, a month on from violent riots across the uk, and millions feel unsafe on the streets. if you're one of them, our former copper rav wilding is helping you take back control. nobody should feel vulnerable in public.

i'll show you the apps that plan the safest route home and how to call for help without taking your phone out of your pocket. plus, it's known as �*friday afternoon fraud' — when scammers steal thousands from homeowners. the world was taken out from under us, really. _ the world was taken out from under us, really, all our dreams dissolved and disappeared. find out how criminals are intercepting emails to steal people's life savings when buying a house, and why a simple spell—check can stop you from falling victim. and as we head into �*shedding season', dr punam has tips to tackle hair loss. whether it's seasonal or permanent, losing your hair can be extremely distressing. i'll run through the support out there and why sugar might be the solution. she is doing strictly, you know?

also on the show, the hidden ways to haggle on the high street. the apprentice star, kathryn burn has the truth about the secret chatbot offering you savings on your shop, and her embarrassment—free ways to ask for money off! and eastenders became the first ever and eastenders became the first ever soap to tackle a crowd—crushing soap to tackle a crowd—crushing storyline this week. storyline this week. actress zaraah abrahams, actress zaraah abrahams, aka chelsea fox, is telling us aka chelsea fox, is telling us what it's like being at the centre what it's like being at the centre of disaster on the square. of disaster on the square. see you at 9:30. see you at 9:30. i think we will go inside for a nice i think we will go inside for a nice warm brew. warm brew. i think we will go inside for a nice warm brew-— i think we will go inside for a nice warm brew-— i think we will go inside for a nice warm brew. , ., . ., warm brew. yes, en'oy that. we have won here on _ i think we will go inside for a nice warm brew. , ., . ., warm brew. yes, en'oy that. we have won here on _ warm brew. yes, en'oy that. we have won here on the — warm brew. yes, enjoy that. we have warm brew. yes, en'oy that. we have won here on the — warm brew. yes, enjoy that. we have won here on the sofa. _ won here on the sofa. _ they were in a hurry! they were in a hurry! time now to get the news, time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. travel and weather where you are. a very good morning. a very good morning. welcome to bbc london, welcome to bbc london, i'm thomas magill. i'm thomas magill. tributes have been paid tributes have been paid to a young man who died to a young man who died after being assaulted after being assaulted at southwark tube station at southwark tube station

on thursday. on thursday. the family of 28—year—old sam winter say they're devastated, and described him as gentle, kind and funny, who volunteered with several charities.

of flats where there was a large fire on monday, the council says it's paying for emergency accomodation for some residents who have been made homeless, and will look to recover their costs from those responsible at a later date. one woman who was privately renting told bbc london herfamily has lost everything. they informed that our flat, which is 509, has been completely destructed by the fire. nothing is recoverable. that means we are back to zero. we just came out with a pair of clothes and slippers and a phone. that's what we have right now, and nothing is recoverable. let's take a look at how the tubes is running at this time of the morning. now onto the weather with kawser. hello there, good morning. well, high pressure

starts to build today, and whilst it won't be as warm as yesterday, there will be plenty of fine, dry weather and some good spells of sunshine, especially this morning. by the afternoon we'll see a bit more in the way of patchy cloud developing in places, but staying fine and dry, and temperatures widely reaching around the low 20s today — 20 to 23 celsius, with light westerly winds. this evening too, a fine evening to come. sunny spells, patchy cloud, more in the way of clearer skies developing overnight, and there mayjust be a few patches of mist and fog forming by morning too. and temperatures overnight dipping to around ten to 13 celsius. as we look ahead, well, high pressure continues to build for tomorrow too. plenty of fine, dry weather. but we're keeping an eye on this weather front here to the south east of us. now this may potentially bring some rain as we look ahead into the weekend. but it should be largely dry — maybe more in the way of cloud around on saturday. the chance of some rain, potentially on sunday morning, but do keep up to date with the forecast for all the details. that's it for now. that's it from me. there's more on the bbc news app

and over on bbc radio london, where there will be bulletins across the morning. bye— bye. hello, this is breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. good morning to you. coming up to 833 airm. the summer holidays are coming to an end, and thoughts are turning to school uniforms. many parents say they are just too expensive. but there is help for families. ben has the details. i suppose you have been doing some maths as you are putting together the school wardrobe. it does add up? it really does. it is a bit of a patchwork depending on where in the uk you live. we will come onto that and some advice on how to deal with it at the moment. we are going to look at the situation as it stands now.

yes, we've reported beforejust how pricey school clothing has become over the last few years. in fact, the average cost for a child starting secondary school this year is £92 for compulsory uniform. this can often include items with school logos on for example, which can cost more than non—branded items, as these parents in hornsea told us. lama i am a single mum to two. and trying to be able to afford all the branded stuff, it's very expensive. it is something no child should ever not be able to have, or a parent should not be having to sacrifice food to buy the uniform. it not be having to sacrifice food to buy the uniform.— buy the uniform. it seems so ridiculous. _ buy the uniform. it seems so ridiculous. the _ buy the uniform. it seems so ridiculous. the price - buy the uniform. it seems so i ridiculous. the price difference, you can — ridiculous. the price difference, you can get three for 13 or one 413, so it— you can get three for 13 or one 413, so it makes— you can get three for 13 or one 413, so it makes quite a big difference. if uniforms— so it makes quite a big difference. if uniforms were unbranded, it would mean _ if uniforms were unbranded, it would mean household _ if uniforms were unbranded, it would mean household budgets _ if uniforms were unbranded, it would mean household budgets are - if uniforms were unbranded, it would mean household budgets are not- if uniforms were unbranded, it would mean household budgets are not as. mean household budgets are not as impacted _ mean household budgets are not as im acted. ~ . ., impacted. when we were children and we went out. — impacted. when we were children and we went out. it _ impacted. when we were children and we went out, it is _ impacted. when we were children and we went out, it is nice _ impacted. when we were children and we went out, it is nice to _ impacted. when we were children and we went out, it is nice to have - impacted. when we were children and we went out, it is nice to have you - we went out, it is nice to have you uniform with your name on but i

don't think it is necessary, totally don't. the government told us it understands parents' concerns, and it will introduce a cap on the number of branded items schools require children to wear, which should help keep the cost down. in the meantime, families on certain benefits can get help. it's means tested and how much you can get depends on where you live. there's up to £200 available per child in wales, with slightly less available in scotland and northern ireland. if you're in england, some councils offer school uniform grants for those receiving certain types of benefits. you need to check out your local council website to see if you're eligible. for example, families in nottingham could get up to £40 per year 7 child. it varied from council to council though. and it's important to check out the deadlines here. many are still taking applications, but some do have a cut off. it's also worth asking your school what help they can offer. some provide vouchers, or there might be a local uniform swap shop, where families can go

for second—hand clothes. kate runs one of those in huddersfield and told us demand is high. huddersfield and told us demand is hirh. , ., , huddersfield and told us demand is hi h. , ., , , high. yes, demand is high. yes, it has been high _ high. yes, demand is high. yes, it has been high for _ high. yes, demand is high. yes, it has been high for the _ high. yes, demand is high. yes, it has been high for the last - high. yes, demand is high. yes, it has been high for the last few - high. yes, demand is high. yes, it. has been high for the last few years and it is still growing. we have been picking and packing school uniform for a september since the beginning ofjune. we have felt about 3000 to 4000 families so far this year. and it's still going. we are still getting requests in. we are still getting requests in. we arejust are still getting requests in. we are just about able to pack them but we are getting low on stock. hopefully some practical advice there for any family feeling that pressure on top of other household bills. i rememberwhen pressure on top of other household bills. i remember when i had my school blazer to make it last you got one slightly too big, folded the sleeves, and one morning one of my arms had grown enough to marry unfold of them to get rid of the crease, went to arnett, burned the whole thing, the smell of melting

acrylic filled the living room. and all the money that have been saved from that idea had gone to waste. can ijust say from that idea had gone to waste. can i just say thou, it from that idea had gone to waste. can ijust say thou, it is still looking good! it still looks nice. you got away with it. it looks good. thanks. the uk's most productive onshore windfarm has begun sending power from the shetland isles to mainland britain for the first time today. operators say the viking windfarm could power almost half a million homes, but the project has faced criticism from residents and campaigners. our scotland editor, james cook, reports. blustery and beautiful. shetland is the windiest part of the uk, and now the viking wind farm is harnessing all that energy and sending it south to the mainland. shetland wasn't part of the grid system, so it's quite exciting that we're now connecting shetland to the gb transmission system. there's a huge resource there. we're talking about a large amount of power, and that

displaces dirty fuels and brings us closer to net zero. viking is big, but it's by no means the only renewable project now feeding the electricity grid. and we're here to explain a bit more about the pylon project, that sse... carrying all that power means plans for taller pylons and thicker cables, and that is controversial here at the glenbervie show in aberdeenshire, and beyond. we're hugely worried about the industrialisation of our countryside. we live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world, and we're looking at thousands of acres being taken up with essentially industrial projects. there are campaigns in essex, there are campaigns in lincolnshire, there are campaigns in wales. the lake district doesn't know about their pylons yet. yorkshire doesn't know about their pylons yet. the rest of the uk doesn't know what's coming. up the coast in aberdeen, they're worried too, for a different reason. this remains the heart of

the uk's oil and gas industry. and here, they suspect the labour government wants to shut them down as quickly as possible. this is already a sector which is paying three times the tax of the wider economy. and the concern and the consequences could be a slowdown of investment, a shutdown of investment, and that will have implications for thousands of people, notjust here in scotland, but up and down the country. the government insists it will protect north sea jobs for decades to come. it's also promising that greener power projects such as viking will bring down bills. back in shetland, many islanders are not convinced. well, people are looking out their windows at these huge turbines that are producing far more power than we could possibly ever use, and at the same time having to wonder whether or not they can put their own heating on because of the cost of electricity here. so they're justifiably angry that there's so little benefit to the islands from these projects. shetland proves that going green is not without its challenges.

there will be more to come as the renewables revolution rolls on. james cook, bbc news, at the viking wind farm in shetland. and james cook is in shetland this morning. morning to you. looking at the image we can see their with the turbines behind you, it's quite hard to get a sense of scale. just how big are they? sense of scale. just how big are the ? ~ , ., , sense of scale. just how big are the ? . , . , , , they? well, they are very big, is they? well, they are very big, is the first thing — they? well, they are very big, is the first thing to _ they? well, they are very big, is the first thing to stay. _ they? well, they are very big, is the first thing to stay. 170 - they? well, they are very big, is. the first thing to stay. 170 metres to the tip of the blades from the ground. they are enormous. and when you are standing right underneath them, you very much have a sense that if they are giant blades. you might notice they are not actually turning. the irony is that while shetland is in fact the windiest place in the uk, according to the met office, it is not especially windy at the moment, there is a

light breeze, and sse, having announced that this project is up and running and has been connected to the mainland, power has been flowing, and ijust saying they are doing some testing at the moment which is typical. but it has been a very, very lengthy project for the energy giant sse. and that gets to the heart of some of the questions for the government about how they have managed the transition from oil and gas, from fossilfuels, to renewable energy, to greener forms of power. how green is of course a matter of debate. as we've heard, there are environmental concerns about wind farms, as there are environmental concerns about other energy sources. there is no no doubt, i think, energy sources. there is no no doubt, ithink, pretty energy sources. there is no no doubt, i think, pretty much among everybody you speak to, even in aberdeen, in the north sea oil industry, everybody accepts in principle that the era of fossil fuels is coming to an end, and will have to come to an end because of

the effect of emissions on warming the effect of emissions on warming the planet and causing or interpreting significantly to the changing climate. so, that gets you a debate on government, problems for government, and a tricky dilemma. are they transitioning away from oil and gas too quickly in the view of some people in aberdeen? while at the same time according to the chief executive of sse, not moving quickly enoughin executive of sse, not moving quickly enough in terms of energy projects like this one. this one is a case in point. it took 20 years to get from inception to the turbines spinning, to the blades turning. 16 of those years were on consenting and arguing. sse says there needs to be arguing. sse says there needs to be a dramatic acceleration in that process if the government is to meet its target of decarbonising the uk's electricity supply by 2030. in the

north sea what they are saying is, listen, you won't be able to do that unless you carry across the skills that they have developed over many years in the north sea oil industry, and which is done very well in shetland, in terms of financial benefits out of oil and gas, if they don't develop the skills long enough to move them over to the renewable industry. lots of challenges, lots of dilemmas for the government, and lots of big questions still, even though this is, at some point, starting to spin. james, thank you so much for taking us through that. recently we told you how a postcard, which was sent in 1903, finally reached its intended destination — 121 years late. since it was delivered, there's been a search for the relatives of the person who used to live at the address — and now they've been found. our reporter lucy vladev has the story.

so here it is in all its glory. threads through history, intertwining once more. he could only get this one. i think we have a pair of your relatives here. so i'm nick, ewart�*s grandson. i'm margaret, stanley's granddaughter. - and i'm margaret's sister helen, also stanley's granddaughter. nice to meet you. this group of complete strangers are in the rather novel position of realising they're, in fact, long lost relatives. i'm lydia's great granddaughter. connected through three siblings and a postcard that turned up last week. before this, we never met each other. this has been quite a magical moment, really, to discover, especially for us that are trying to build our family trees and going into genealogy, this has opened up so much information. a note from a brother to his sister, this postcard, it turns out, set off a century—long chain reaction, now bringing together the grandson of the sender, ewart, great—granddaughter of the recipient, lydia, and the granddaughters of their brother, stanley.

it's quite bizarre, seeing the family likenesses, if we look the same. i find it fascinating to look at all these photos and to piece together stories. and we've been trying to find out, you know, what did they do, where did they go, where did they end up? and of course, you kind of you feel like, oh, well, in another hundred years somebody might be doing that with us. so where has it been all this time? well, for that, you need to go back 121 years, when cradock street looked like this, horses were the only way to get around, and no—one knew what a phone was. reading it, it's rather like a text message, and it's the same sort of idea, it just took a bit longer. clearly the writer, ewart, knows that lydia knows what he's talking about. you've got a few funny little misspellings. it says, "it was unpossible to get the pair of these, i'm so sorry," and so on. "love to all from ewart," at the end there. and there are some clues,

aren't there, that this hasn't been sat on the sorting room floor of a post office for the past 100 years, has it? no, there's every indication that it made it there. a few little things. first of all, when you slightly hold it up to the light, it's got uk at the bottom there. well, uk appears to be written in biro and they didn't have biros in those days. secondly, on the top it's got fishguard pem written in pencil and that is not an edwardian hand. so there's every indication to me that it's been dealt with by a dealer at some stage. but wherever it's been in the meantime, last week it ended up once again on the right street, but at what's now the wrong address — a building society. obviously savings and mortgages is my normal day to day stuff, so i thought, "i'll post it on our socials, hopefully there may be someone who may know of lydia, or know of a family member to connect it to lydia in swansea." did you expect it to get this far? no, no, to be able to connect

a long—lost family because of a postcard that kind of came to our head office is amazing. meaning so much to so many, the family have decided to donate the postcard to west glamorgan archive service. as for this group, now the chance to do what most families do — get on with a good gossip. so that would be david... after all, there's a lot to catch up on. lucy vladev, bbc news. it has taken a very long time to get there but it has caused an impact. made a difference. all good things come to those who wait. i don't know if you would want to wait 121 years. carol is bringing some sunshine. good morning. naga is absolutely right. it is sunshine on the cards today. there are also some showers. scattered showers. mainly across northern england, northern ireland and also scotland. one thing you will also notice is it is a fresh

start to the day you can see where we have got the showers. we have got a weather front moving west to east. brisk winds moving along. further south the isobars well spaced, not much of a breeze. you can see the showers coming into scotland, a few getting into northern england. dampness in the air across parts of words and the south—west. essentially for most today across england and wales, away from the north, it is going to be a dry day, and isolated showers possible, but a fair bit of sunshine. the showers will continue across northern ireland, northern england and scotland. some could be heavy, some could be thundery. bright spells in between. temperatures ranging from 14 in the north to 23 in the south. yesterday the highest temperature in the uk was in cambridge at 30 degrees. a bit of a drop today. this evening and overnight most of the showers will fade. we'll hang on to the showers and the breeze in the far north of scotland. in the light

breezes further south, and the west especially, we could see some mist and fog patches. under those clear skies it is going to be a cooler night than it was last night. seven in aberdeen, eight in newcastle and belfast, 11 in london. we start tomorrow with the mist and fog. that will lift quickly. high pressure plant across us. on saturday a slight change in the forecast. this weather front will have more of an impact than we thought this time yesterday. friday first of all. when the mist and fog left, a lot of dry weather, a fair bit of sunshine. cloud developing through the day. an isolated shower in the far north. sea breezes developing through the day. if you like a little bit cooler, head towards the coast. temperatures will be up a touch, 24 degrees in london. 20 in liverpool. as we push further north, 14 and 19. as we push further north, 14 and 19. as we push further north, 14 and 19. as we get into south a day, this is

the change in the forecast. it looks like across southern areas into the midlands, parts of wales, more cloud, like patchy rain as well. in the north midlands, north wales, northern england, northern ireland and scotland, a dry day with sunny intervals. some fair cloud developing. we are keeping a close eye on this lump of cloud in the north sea because there is a chance it could drift onshore across parts of eastern scotland and also north—east england. temperatures on saturday, 14 in the north, 22 as we push down saturday, 14 in the north, 22 as we push down towards saturday, 14 in the north, 22 as we push down towards the saturday, 14 in the north, 22 as we push down towards the south. thank you so much. enjoy the rest of your week. thank you so much. en'oy the rest of our week. . ., ., the deep friendship between rob burrow and kevin sinfield was at the heart of everything they accomplished together, from success on the rugby pitch to raising millions for research into motor neurone disease. that companionship and mutual respect has inspired their new children's book, which asks what heroes are really made of. kevin willjoin us shortly. but first, let's have a look at their very special friendship.

we met when rob was 12 and i was 14 and we both agreed professional contracts at rhinos. i remember seeing this guy, he was so small and so quick. he had some super powers as a player. for whatever reason, we were sat next to each other in the dressing room, and we spent the next 15 years alongside each other. rob's squad number number seven. rob always had that seven on his back. seventh try of the afternoon. it's the little man wearing the number seven. all about that number seven. what can i say about kev? once in your life you come across a special human being. i have a guardian angel

looking after me. he must know the effect he is having on people. he brings hope to people's lives. the guy who makes the impossible, possible. and kevin sinfield joins us now. morning. good morning. we best ex-lain, morning. good morning. we best explain. all— morning. good morning. we best explain, all these _ morning. good morning. we best explain, all these pictures- morning. good morning. we best explain, all these pictures behind us are from the book you wrote with rob. but to be clear, i don't think you are ensured together, were you? you didn't meet while you were quite that young? ila. you didn't meet while you were quite that ounr ? ., �* you didn't meet while you were quite that young?— that young? no, we didn't. it was a bit later. that young? no, we didn't. it was a bit later- i — that young? no, we didn't. it was a bit later. i was _ that young? no, we didn't. it was a bit later. i was 14 _ that young? no, we didn't. it was a bit later. i was 14 and _ that young? no, we didn't. it was a bit later. i was 14 and rob _ that young? no, we didn't. it was a bit later. i was 14 and rob was - that young? no, we didn't. it was a bit later. i was 14 and rob was 12. l bit later. i was 14 and rob was 12. and you want insurance at that point? and you want insurance at that roint? ~ and you want insurance at that oint? . , , , and you want insurance at that

roint? . , , ., and you want insurance at that hoint? . , , ., point? we probably were, at the rurb point? we probably were, at the rugby club- _ point? we probably were, at the rugby club- ibut _ point? we probably were, at the rugby club. but we _ point? we probably were, at the rugby club. but we weren't - point? we probably were, at the rugby club. but we weren't at i point? we probably were, at the i rugby club. but we weren't at school together. rugby club. but we weren't at school to . ether. , , rugby club. but we weren't at school torether. , , ., ., ,., rugby club. but we weren't at school torether. , , ., ., together. this is the two of you as ou mirht together. this is the two of you as you might have — together. this is the two of you as you might have been _ together. this is the two of you as you might have been when - together. this is the two of you as you might have been when you i together. this is the two of you as l you might have been when you were little? ., you might have been when you were little? . ., , , ., little? yeah, it has been a wonderful— little? yeah, it has been a wonderful thing _ little? yeah, it has been a wonderful thing to - little? yeah, it has been a wonderful thing to do i little? yeah, it has been a i wonderful thing to do together. i think for it to be the final piece we did together is very, very special. we both got young children. i think the story was about friendship. it's about what heroes are. but actually, we look for people who are big, strong and wearing capes, but actually, the heroes are often the people closest to us, who are in and around us, look after us and care for us, and this is what the story is about. nobody is going to argue with that. that is common sense and good thought. worry —— when you were kids, were you more bold than rob? that is how it comes across in the book. a bit more confident? i don't know, he book. a bit more confident? i don't know. he was _ book. a bit more confident? i don't know, he was pretty _ book. a bit more confident? i don't know, he was pretty confident. i book. a bit more confident? i don't

know, he was pretty confident. on | know, he was pretty confident. on the pitch he was, he was like a firecracker and fearless. i the pitch he was, he was like a firecracker and fearless. i think we were probably _ firecracker and fearless. i think we were probably both _ firecracker and fearless. i think we were probably both a _ firecracker and fearless. i think we were probably both a little - firecracker and fearless. i think we were probably both a little bit i firecracker and fearless. i think we were probably both a little bit shy. but having said that, i think how it is displayed in the book, i think it is displayed in the book, i think it is a fair characterisation of our personalities.— is a fair characterisation of our hersonalities. ., ., ., personalities. you were older than him as well? _ personalities. you were older than him as well? yes, _ personalities. you were older than him as well? yes, as _ personalities. you were older than him as well? yes, as you - personalities. you were older than him as well? yes, as you can i personalities. you were older than him as well? yes, as you can see. personalities. you were older than | him as well? yes, as you can see a little bit taller. _ him as well? yes, as you can see a little bit taller. honestly, - him as well? yes, as you can see a little bit taller. honestly, it - him as well? yes, as you can see a little bit taller. honestly, it has i little bit taller. honestly, it has been a really, really nice thing to do. ~ , ., do. when you were writing it together. — do. when you were writing it together. you _ do. when you were writing it together, you must - do. when you were writing it together, you must have i do. when you were writing it i together, you must have inevitably thought back about that time when you're 14 and thought back about that time when you're14 and 12, when you first turned up, when you first figured out you might be mates. did you have some stories you laughed about or could tell us?— could tell us? perhaps not that i could tell us? perhaps not that i could share. _ could tell us? perhaps not that i could share. they _ could tell us? perhaps not that i could share. they are _ could tell us? perhaps not that i could share. they are confined l could tell us? perhaps not that i | could share. they are confined to the dressing room. but it's been wonderful to do. i think to talk about different moments and stories to do a book specifically on our

friendship and heroes... that to do a book specifically on our friendship and heroes... that is why i ask. i friendship and heroes. .. that is why i ask- i think— friendship and heroes... that is why i ask. i think when _ friendship and heroes... that is why i ask. i think when you _ friendship and heroes... that is why i ask. i think when you first - friendship and heroes... that is why i ask. i think when you first meet i i ask. i think when you first meet new people you are always try to figure them out. which is kind of way i did ask about the stories. because you don't know if people think the same way as you. especially in school because you are in a big class or a squad, it is hard to find your place and trust other people, which is why i was keen to figure out how you two gravitated to each other? yeah, well trust is big- — gravitated to each other? yeah, well trust is big. what _ gravitated to each other? yeah, well trust is big. what forged _ gravitated to each other? yeah, well trust is big. what forged this - trust is big. what forged this together once we sat next to each other, bit like you two do, we did it for 15 years. you are sharing all sorts of conversations and emotions and feelings. and then you are training together and you are being put through intense workouts where you are relying on each other. i think sport provide some incredible moments where you share and both —— are both good and bad times. that

set us up for what was rob poz—mac battle. throughout that battle would became closer than we ever were when were playing. it’s became closer than we ever were when were playing-— were playing. it's a funny thing that happened. _ were playing. it's a funny thing that happened. whilst - were playing. it's a funny thing that happened. whilst you i were playing. it's a funny thing that happened. whilst you say| were playing. it's a funny thing i that happened. whilst you say heroes can be close to your door, your class, yourfamily, you, for a lot of people, are a hero. and rob is a hero. you have time to become those people to whom people look up to. i know you are a very modest man. but you know that. that is a real thing. that is part of your life now, that is part of who you are. it’s that is part of your life now, that is part of who you are.— is part of who you are. it's very kind of you _ is part of who you are. it's very kind of you to _ is part of who you are. it's very kind of you to say _ is part of who you are. it's very kind of you to say that. - is part of who you are. it's very kind of you to say that. what . is part of who you are. it's very kind of you to say that. what i | kind of you to say that. what i would say, charlie, is rob inspired me in particular to be a better friend. and i think what a wonderful legacy that is for someone to leave, not only for me, but for a lot of people throughout the uk who followed this story. a lot of people throughout the uk have been affected by mnd and are challenged by mnd daily, he has been a true inspiration. this is another part of the legacy.

inspiration. this is another part of the legacy-— inspiration. this is another part of the legacy. well deflected, by the wa . the legacy. well deflected, by the way- because _ the legacy. well deflected, by the way- because my _ the legacy. well deflected, by the way. because my question - the legacy. well deflected, by the way. because my question was i the legacy. well deflected, by the i way. because my question was very clear. it is part of who you are now. you have become that person to whom people look up to. that is the point of the book, isn't it? to find something and someone that you respect. people see that in you. well, thank you.— respect. people see that in you. well, thank you. you are not going to say anything _ well, thank you. you are not going to say anything else, _ well, thank you. you are not going to say anything else, are _ well, thank you. you are not going to say anything else, are you?! i to say anything else, are you?! what is it like? i think it happens to everyone, when you are in a position, when you are in a position where people recognise you for something good, someone might come up something good, someone might come up to you on the street, this will happen, just go, what you did was brilliant, you know, i really liked yourfriendship — brilliant, you know, i really liked your friendship — there brilliant, you know, i really liked yourfriendship — there must be brilliant, you know, i really liked your friendship — there must be some on your friendship — there must be some joy you can take from that as well and kind of recognise that your children are seeing their dad scene like that, do note i mean?- children are seeing their dad scene like that, do note i mean? yeah, it is. it's like that, do note i mean? yeah, it is- it's lovely- _ like that, do note i mean? yeah, it is. it's lovely. but— like that, do note i mean? yeah, it is. it's lovely. but i _ like that, do note i mean? yeah, it is. it's lovely. but i am _ like that, do note i mean? yeah, it is. it's lovely. but i amjust- is. it's lovely. but i am just trying to be me. is. it's lovely. but i am 'ust trying to be me.i is. it's lovely. but i am 'ust trying to be me. is. it's lovely. but i am 'ust t intobeme. , ~ ., trying to be me. did you know you are this person? _

trying to be me. did you know you are this person? did _ trying to be me. did you know you are this person? did you - trying to be me. did you know you are this person? did you know i trying to be me. did you know youj are this person? did you know you had this kind of steel and determination to kind of do something good, or did you ever think you had that in me, or were you simply trying to be the best father, the best husband in the best rugby player?— father, the best husband in the best rugby player? yeah. i 'ust wanted to be the rugby player? yeah. i 'ust wanted to he the best — rugby player? yeah. i 'ust wanted to be the best version i rugby player? yeah. i 'ust wanted to be the best version of— rugby player? yeah. ijust wanted to be the best version of me. _ rugby player? yeah. ijust wanted to be the best version of me. i - rugby player? yeah. ijust wanted to be the best version of me. i have i be the best version of me. i have been part of my —— 18 my whole life. i love being part of a team. you have probably seen that with the challenges. although i understand i am front and centre of it, but i can't do any of the running without the team all doing their elements of it to make my little bit a little bit easier. rob has been a huge part of that, the family. hopefully they are very proud of this morning of the book and what we have produced. but i think the message that hopefully we have sent out over the last four and a half years in particular about and doing things for others, has been important. but i would like to think we have changed how people feel about friendships and how people feel

about each other. i friendships and how people feel about each other.— friendships and how people feel about each other. i love the idea that our about each other. i love the idea that your children, _ about each other. i love the idea that your children, not _ about each other. i love the idea that your children, not sure i about each other. i love the idea| that your children, not sure what age they are, do they tell you off about bits in the book that you have not got right? ila. about bits in the book that you have not got right?— not got right? no, they haven't been. not got right? no, they haven't been- iztut _ not got right? no, they haven't been- iztut i _ not got right? no, they haven't been. but i do _ not got right? no, they haven't been. but i do know— not got right? no, they haven't been. but i do know that i not got right? no, they haven't i been. but i do know that jackson, been. but i do know thatjackson, robin lindsay's little boy, has had this story read to him about a hundred times and he absolutely loves it. i think that's a really nice thought.— loves it. i think that's a really nice thought. loves it. i think that's a really nice thoutht. ., �* ., , nice thought. you've done good 'ust for that. thank i nice thought. you've done good 'ust for that. thank you. i nice thought. you've done good 'ust for that. thank you. what i nice thought. you've done good 'ust for that. thank you. what is i nice thought. you've done good just for that. thank you. what is next? i for that. thank you. what is next? well, we go again in december. we have another challenge. i will share this with you because i haven't shared with many people. after rob passed, his dad, the first messages sent to me was, please in december. so we go again. good luck. can you say any more? good luck. can ou sa an more? ., i, ., can you say any more? you guys have the reveal there. _ can you say any more? you guys have the revealthere. i— can you say any more? you guys have the revealthere. i am _ can you say any more? you guys have the revealthere. i am sure _ can you say any more? you guys have the revealthere. i am sure i - can you say any more? you guys have the revealthere. i am sure i will- the reveal there. i am sure i will be back on before we start. 50 kilometres a day moving around the uk for seven days. i

kilometres a day moving around the uk for seven days.— uk for seven days. i think officially _ uk for seven days. i think officially you _ uk for seven days. i think officially you are - uk for seven days. i think officially you are the i uk for seven days. i think officially you are the best| officially you are the best reflector —— deflector of questions ever. even that ever. that is when we can keep probing and making say something, which we did. thank you. kevin and rob's new book is called try, and it's out now. stay with us, headlines coming up. live from london. this is bbc news. the israeli army says it's killed five people on day two of its major military operation in the occupied west bank the paralympic games get under way following a spectacular opening ceremony in paris last night. and the us national security advisor has met a senior chinese military official, in a "rare" one—on—one meeting during a visit to beijing.

hello, i'm azadeh moshiri, welcome to the programme. we start in the middle east, where it's day two of the israeli military raids in the west bank. where it's day two of the israeli israel says five palestinian fighters have been killed while hiding in a mosque in the city of tulkarm. earlier, palestinian officials said at least llpeople had been killed during what israel describes as "counter—terror raids". it's israel's largest operation in the west bank in about two decades. earlier, the un secretary—general called on israel to halt its major military operation in the north of the territory immediately. from jenin, our middle east correspondent lucy williamson sent this report. it was a message of force, delivered quietly at first. israeli soldiers seeking their targets, street by palestinian street.