england cricketer ben stokes takes the stand in his trial over a brawl outside a bristol nightclub. he says he only became involved to defend himself and others before police arrived. right, the reason... i'll explain to you why you've been arrested as well. yeah. it's because there's a guy over there, who's covered in blood... yeah. and i've been told you've punched him. because he was abusing my two friends for being gay. stokes, and one other defendent, deny affray. also on the programme... a report finds that two leading catholic schools covered up the sexual abuse of pupils by staff, over four decades. the number of dead in the lombok earthquake in indonesia rises to more than 250. the conservative party is examining dozens of complaints about boris johnson's comments on muslim women and full face veils. and a whole country welcomes their hero of the tour de france, as geraint thomas returns to cardiff.

and coming up on bbc news: all the headlines from transfer deadline day, as chelsea break the world record transfer for a keeper called kepa arrizabalaga. good evening. the england cricketer ben stokes says he was defending himself and others during a fight outside a nightclub in bristol last year. taking the stand for the first time in his trial on a charge of affray, he told the jury he intervened after hearing homophobic abuse being shouted at two men. earlier there were claims the cricketer "could have killed" a man during the incident. stokes and one other

defendant deny affray. charges against a third man have been dropped. jon kay is at bristol crown court. ben stokes told the court that he was in bristol celebrating england's win over the west indies last september. he said he'd had some beer and spirits but insisted he wasn't drunk. he said he stepped in to defend those two gay men, but he said he was also acting out of self defence because he feared he could be attacked with a glass bottle. sorry. do you mind just loosening the right one on my wrist? handcuffed in the back of a police car, this is the moment and stokes was arrested in september last year. it was shot on a police body camera, following the alleged incident in the clifton area of bristol. just yards from the vehicle where the england cricketer was being detained, another man lay injured on the ground. right, the reason... i will explain to you why you have been arrested as well.

thank you. it's because there's a guy over there who's covered with blood... yep. and i've been told you punched him. because he was... abusing my two friends for being gay. that's what i'm being told at the moment. that's why i've arrested you on suspicion of assault. the footage was shown to the jury yesterday as part of the prosecution case. today, ben stokes came to court to give his account of what happened. he denies the charge of affray. standing in the witness box, he was played video footage shot by a witness on the night of the alleged incident. the 27—year—old cricketer said he had stepped in to defend two gay men. he denied mimicking them or making any homophobic comments himself. he insisted he was not drunk or enraged and acted entirely in self defence. he told the jury that injuries to his right hand, which had been shown to the court, were due to playing cricket years earlier, and were not the result of what happened on that september night. the jury has also been shown this footage of injuries suffered by 28—year—old ryan ali.

he is also charged with affray and denies the count. ryan... this afternoon, a third man, ryan hale, was cleared. the court was told the former soldier felt he was an innocent bystander, who had feared he was going to be killed. the judge said there was no case for him to answer and he was found not guilty of affray. i'm happy. that's all. i'm happy for myself. just got to see what happens now with the rest of the case. i won't comment until then. after giving evidence for three hours, the england all—rounder left court with his wife this evening. ben stokes is due to return tomorrow for a fifth day, as this trial continues. jon kay, bbc news, bristol crown court. an independent report into sexual abuse spanning four decades at two leading catholic schools says the attacks on children were likely to be more widespread than previously thought. it found "appalling" abuse at ampleforth in north yorkshire

and at downside in somerset, and says both institutions tried to cover up numerous allegations. the children as young as seven were sexually abused by a number of monks, who were described as being "secretive, evasive and suspicious of anyone outside their benedictine order". ten people have been convicted or cautioned for the abuse. our religion editor, martin bashir, reports. downside school in somerset, like ampleforth in north yorkshire, described as resembling a harry potter world of beguiling charm. within these golden monastic buildings, from the 1960s onwards, predatory teachers sexually abused children as young as seven. piers grant—ferris, a former officer in the irish guards, was described as a sadistic and violent abuser at ampleforth‘s prep school from 1965 to 1975.

in 2006, he was found guilty on 20 counts of indecent assault. he was one of ten staff at the schools to have been convicted or cautioned in the last 50 years. but today's report said the true scale of abuse at ampleforth and downside is likely to have been much higher. this is a very hard—hitting, very serious report. as i say, over many years it showed that the reputation of individuals have the reputation of the institution itself was far more important to people that the safety and protection of children. 0ne former student at ampleforth described the impact of being repeatedly abused as a child. this charity has provided a helpline for those abused and is working with ampleforth on improving its safeguarding. the only natural step for them is outside regulation.

that's the only thing which will really solve this issue. and the safeguarding and organisations need to be externally regulated. the catholic church back in 2001 published its own review of safeguarding, which contained 83 recommendations but, according to today's report, ampleforth and downside paid no more than lip service to them. and it concludes with the disturbing pastoral observation that, outside of the current independent enquiry, no public apology has been made to the victims and their families. martin bashir, bbc news, at westminster cathedral. borisjohnson could face an investigation into whether he breached the conservative party's code of conduct with his comments about muslim women wearing full face veils. it's understood dozens of complaints have been made. 0ur political correspondent, leila nathoo, is at westminster. several people have approached the

party. what happens now? boris johnson's newspaper column in which he compared women who wear the burger to letterboxes and bank robbers has become an internal matter for the conservative party. —— women who wear burqa. they have received official complaints and they are being assessed to see if broke the conservative code of conduct, which was introduced last november. it makes reference to the expectation for party representatives to lead by example, to encourage and foster respect and tolerance. the party says this is a confidential process. it's clearly in its early stages but, as a matter of course, complaints are being assessed as to whether they should go on to be investigated by a panel, which would include at least one independent party. if it is

determined borisjohnson was in breach of the code of conduct, it could all go all the way to the party board, which has the power to expel him. we asked some way off that happening, and sources close to borisjohnson are not making any comment, at the prospect of an internal enquiry is clearly divided opinion again dream those who think borisjohnson was merely expressing his views and those who think he caused great offence. dozens of people, including at least 29 children, are reported to have been killed after a bus was hit by an airstrike in yemen. local hospitals were inundated with casualties after the attack in a busy market area. iranian—backed rebels have blamed a saudi—led coalition supported by the west for the attack, in a conflict that began three years ago and has killed around 10,000 people. but the saudis say the rebels often use civilians as human shields. the number of people waiting more than a year for non—urgent surgery in england has risen sharply to more than 3,500, the highest level in more than six years.

that's despite a pledge in 2014 by the previous health secretary to end "unacceptable" waiting times. the latest figures also show that the number of people who used a&e departments in england was at a record high injuly. 0ur health editor, hugh pym, has more. richard has learned to live with parkinson's, but it's the constant pain in his knee which he finds the most difficult to cope with. he's waited well over a year for a knee replacement, what should be routine surgery, but there have been four cancellations. he says, if he'd had it done a year ago, it would have made a big difference. hopefully i would have been able to walk without having to use a walking frame, or walking sticks. i would have been able to get out more. but i feel like a prisoner in a room, because i can't get out, no matter how hard i try. richard is one of a growing number

in england who have been waiting more than 12 months for operations. four years ago, the then health secretary, jeremy hunt, said such waits were unacceptable, and called for them to be eliminated. then there were about 570 waiting that time, now it is more than 3,500. we know, over winter this year, unfortunately, the pressures on the nhs were such that we had to cancel routine operations for a couple of months. what that meant is not that patients didn't need those operations, it meant they had to wait longer for them, and i think that's reflected in the increase in waiting times we're seeing today. with emergency care there's continuing pressure on the nhs. last month saw a record number of people going into a&e units in england. underlying the point that with the nhs, there is no let up, whether it is winter or summer. nhs england said that, in soaring temperatures, there had been

an unprecedented summer surge, but others in the health service argued it was part of a long running trend. generally, demand for nhs services is going up and up and up. we are trying to grapple with that extra demand at a point when we have real workforce shortages and where to be frank we have been in the middle of a very long and prolonged financial squeeze on the nhs, so trusts are finding it really difficult to cope with that extra demand. i feel like i've been left behind. i feel very disgruntled that they haven't put me on a priority list. richard has now been given a new date for his operation later this month. his local hospital said they were very sorry, but they had a significant backlog of cases. richard's hope is it won't be too long to ease the pain and make a difference to his life. —— richard's hope is it won't be too late. the foreign secretary, jeremy hunt, has thanked america for "standing firm" with the uk, after washington introduced new sanctions on russia

in the wake of the salisbury nerve agent attack. the former russian spy sergei skripal, and his daughter yulia, were poisoned in the city in march. the us state department says russia violated international law by using chemical or biological weapons, but the kremlin denies any involvement. steve rosenberg is in moscow. 0ne suspects the news of sanctions hasn't gone down too well. the reaction here addictively negative. 0ne russian senator said that america was behaving like a police state, dispensing justice in the worst traditions of a lynch mob. the language from the kremlin today a little less colourful, but it made the same point. president putin's spokesman said the new us sanctions we re spokesman said the new us sanctions were absolutely illegal and categorically unacceptable, and he insisted there was no connection between the russian state and the salisbury poisoning. the kremlin

sounds increasingly confused by the mixed signals coming out of washington, the fact that, on one hand, there is a us president, donald trump, who says he wants better relations with moscow but, at the same time, the list of us sanctions against russia grows longer and longer. all of this isn't just getting the kremlin down, it's dragging down the national currency. the ruble fell to its lowest level against the dollar foot years. steve rosenberg in moscow. —— against the dollarfor rosenberg in moscow. —— against the dollar for two years. a county council facing a funding shortfall of around £70 million has approved a plan for major cuts to jobs and services. the conservative—run northamptonshire county council backed the proposals at a crisis meeting. campaigners against the cuts say they will hit services for children and vulnerable adults. from northampton, our social affairs correspondent alison holt sent this report. it is people like roxanne, who relies on 2a hour a day care paid for by northamptonshire county council and families like the bakers, who will feel the pain of the action plan approved

by councillors today. well done. good thinking. the baker children all have disabilities. their mum fears the £70 million of council cuts will mean important help will not be there when needed. these families did not ask for these battles and yet that is what they face day in and day out. they have enough difficulties managing behaviours and managing medical routines day to day. to add a lack of service on top of that is just pushing families over the edge. and it is the uncertainty that really worries 34—year—old roxanne and her mum. roxanne has a neurological condition and feels she needs more support, not less. my fear is that... my fear is that the county council is... just going to tell me that... they are sorry but they don't have the money.

the county council cannot continue to spend money it does not have. today's meeting started with another warning for the conservative—run authority from its financial officer. councillors promised to protect the most vulnerable but voted through the plans for radical reductions in services despite some opposition. northamptonshire is not alone. many county councils say they are facing financial difficulties and warn that reducing services to a minimum could soon become the norm. 0ther tory—run councils like surrey and east sussex have also said they face tough financial decisions. they blame significant cuts to the grant they get from central government. and you're looking forward to getting back home if possible? the leader of kent county council heads the organisation representing county authorities that provide

services like this care centre. there are a number of other local authorities, four or five that i know of, that are teetering very near the cliff edge and, all of us are struggling to balance our budgets next year without making draconian cuts in front line services. the government has promised to reform councilfunding but many authorities say more money is needed now. alison holt, bbc news, northampton. our top story this evening: the england cricketer, ben stokes, takes the stand in his trial over a brawl outside a bristol nightclub. and great britain take yet another gold in the pool — a fourth for adam peaty at the european championships. coming up on sportsday on bbc news: a second gold forjack laugher at the european championships, as he takes a dramatic victory in the men's 3m springboard

in glasgow. geraint thomas has received a welcome fit for a champion on the streets of cardiff, after his triumphant victory in the tour de france. the team sky rider stepped out of chris froome's shadow last month to achieve a sixth win in seven years for british cyclists. 0ur correspondent tomos morgan is in cardiff. well, the crowds are still mingling behind me after the home coming and this is a day that geraint thomas will rememberfor years this is a day that geraint thomas will remember for years to come. but he is such a well decorated athlete with two 0lympic he is such a well decorated athlete with two olympic gold medal, a commonwealth games gold and three triple world championship, but of course, last month's tour de france victory will be the pinnacle of his illustrious career and wales celebrated that in emphatic style.

never before has the welsh capital celebrated a cycling victory like this. thousands gathered across cardiff as the country celebrates the first welsh man to win the tour de france. as he rides through the city centre, he is accompanied by youngsters from cycling clubs across the whole of wales and the hope is that his success will inspire the next generation. journey's end at cardiff's iconic castle. thomas thanking the crowd for their overwhelming support. it is incredible. i want to thank everyone for coming out. the support has been insane, so, thanks a lot. his which with was where the march to victory began. he and his tea mate battle throughout. triumphant thomas, the winner of cycling's most press the edges you race. proud to say he is a cardiff

boy and i cried for... because... you know, amazing isn't it, all the sort of children, the aspiring cyclist out there and hopefully a bit of road safety awareness. cyclist out there and hopefully a bit of road safety awarenessm brings a lot to wales and cardiff. after following the tour de france the least we can do is show up for him. the debate has begun as to where his victory is the greatest achievement in welsh sporting history, nevertheless today is a day to remember not only for wales but also the number of people killed in last week's earthquake on the indonesian island of lombok, has more than doubled. officials say at least 250 people are now known to have died. since the 6.9 magnitude quake struck on sunday, more than 150,000 people have been left homeless. mehulika sitepu reports from lombok. more than 350 aftershocks have been struck since the quake on sunday,

but this one was different. this was my reaction, after my hotel was hit. i'm saying "i'm still shaking because i had to run from my hotel room on the third floor." the ceiling was collapsing, glasses shattered, walls cracked, but all guests were safe. their fear was clearly visible. sturdy buildings like my hotel, 13 kilometres away from the epicentre in the north of lombok, can withstand the shock. but ricketty houses where most islanders live cannot. that is why tens of thousands of people are now left homeless. these tents are now their homes. many are concerned of what will now become of them and their families. translation: i'm scared to leave.

the only way is to stay. i hope the government tends to our needs, and helps us to fix our homes. officials say creating temporary shelter has been a priority, as has the continuing search for survivors. promises have been made to rebuild esuring the future of every islander. mehulika sitepu, bbc news, lombok. the itv television presenter ant mcpartlin says he'll take a break from presenting, until next year. he'll miss the next series of i'm a celebrity, get me out of here, and ant and dec‘s saturday night takeaway. in april, he was banned from the road for 20 months and fined £86,000, after admitting driving while more than twice the legal limit. rya nair says it will cancel about one in six of its flights tomorrow because of a strike by pilots in several european countries. the industrial action is part of an ongoing row about pay and conditions.

400 flights are currently affected, including more than 200 the football transfer window has closed in england, the last chance for clubs to sign players before the new season gets under way. among today's highlights was chelsea breaking the world record for a goalkeeper — £71 million for 23—year—old spaniard kepa arrizabalaga. he replaces thibaut courtois, who's signed for the european champions real madrid for a reported £35 million. jo currie has been following all the comings and goings and is at stamford bridge. this goalkeeper is highly rated, clearly. absolutely, another move here at sell chelsea has seen kovacic arrive on a one year loan dealfrom real madrid. everton have agreed to sign the barcelona

defenderfor agreed to sign the barcelona defender for £27 million. agreed to sign the barcelona defenderfor £27 million. today is traditionally the day we see the last minute scrambles for players and clubs going up against each other for and clubs going up against each otherfor signings, we and clubs going up against each other for signings, we have and clubs going up against each otherfor signings, we have not seen that, that is because the premier league window has closed before the season league window has closed before the season gets under way. most managers have got their business done early on. 1.1 billion has been spent this yearin on. 1.1 billion has been spent this year in comparison to 1.4 billion last summer. it won't stop players leaving for scotland and the rest of europe, that is because their tra nsfer europe, that is because their transfer windows close at the swimmer adam peaty has won his fourth gold medal at the european championships. he led the british team to victory in the 100m medley relay in the last few minutes, finishing just ahead of russia. it capped off a great day for uk athletes competing in and out of the water. natalie pirks has been following the action around glasgow. it is the very picture of serenity but the reality of open water

swimming is quite the opposite. amidst the tangled limbs and thrashing arms was jazz carlin. in herfirst major championship since making the switch from 800 metres in the pool to 10k in the water. the olympic double silver medallist finished 14th in a tough field. it was notjust here on the shores of loch lomond where water played its part today, whether it be british divers, triathletes or stars of the indoor pool, medals were being chased all over scotland. this for a european silver medal. over in edinburgh, the ten metre platform yielded more medals in the men's synchro. a silver behind russia or 18—year—olds noah williams and matthew dixon. jack laugher went one better. his work in the 3 metre springboard final made it his second gold of the championships, britain's most successful driver in

historyjust keeps getting better. i really wanted to come here and prove myself. to see that score, and show me in first place, i wanted to cry. a different kind of dive is required for the triathlon but it is no less taxing. the defending european champion was leading the way but heading into the final session of running, the swiss athlete overtook her. silver then. among the medals in the pool tonight ben proud triumphed in a close race to become britain's first european champion in the 50 metre freestyle. and, in the last half an hour, adam peaty made it four golds from four in the men's medley relay, a perfect way to end seven days of swimming. time for a look at the weather. here's tomasz schafernaker. summer, finally come to an end? no,

we will have weeks of fine wetter i am sure still ahead of us by the time autumn arrive, the weather will be coming off the ocean, at least in the next few days so it will be cool the next few days so it will be cool, sunshine, shower, that sort of thing so back to normal. this is what it looks like on the satellite image at the moment. you can see the east, about covered with cloud so it has been, so damp and grey across the south—east and east anglia and down to this dip in the jet stream. when it dip, basically what it does is drags the cool air from the northern climbs, and hence it feels a lot colder than it has been in the last week or so. so this is what it looks like this evening. we are in the wake of this nasty area of low pressure that will give stormy wetter to the low country, tonight it looks like it be mostly clear, scattered showers and chilly in the

countryside. so we will feel that nip in the air this evening and tomorrow morning. tomorrow, it is not looking bad. it is not a completely dry day. we will have a few showers, that might interrupt the sunshine but on balance a bright day but take a brolly if you are out all afternoon. 21 in london, so relatively fresh compared to what we have been used to and freshener belfast, round 16. all in all not a bad day. a quick outlook, here is the northern half of the uk, you can see a bit of a mixed bag there, glasgow, sunshine on saturday, a bit more rain on sunday, the south of the country is going to be warmer, in fact we expect the temperatures to rise up to 25 or 26 in london, but even here you can see it is a bit of a mixed bag. that is it. that's it. so goodbye from me, and now on bbc one, let'sjoin our news hello, this is bbc news.

a court hears evidence from the england cricketer ben stokes, at his trial for affray — he says he stepped in after homophobic abuse was shouted at two men. boris johnson faces a possible investigation into breaches of the conservative party code of conduct following his comments