to see air gets in and we will start to see it cold enough for a touch of frost in the far north of scotland but england and wales still relatively mild before the cold front arrives. as we go through wednesday, the front pushes east with outbreaks of rain, turning increasingly heavy and persistent across eastern areas in the afternoon. a few showers for wales and west in england but further north—west and in northern ireland and scotland, largely dry with sunshine. it might be dry and sunny but this is where some of the lowest temperatures will be in the afternoon, feeling chilly with temperatures around 12 or 13 celsius and then, through wednesday evening, as the rain clears away, low— pressure as the rain clears away, low—pressure forms and we could get some strong winds through the english channel and affecting some of the north sea coast. that is from this developing area of low pressure which spins away to scandinavia. the next low pressure will take centre stagejust in time next low pressure will take centre stage just in time for thursday. thursday is another unsettled day with heavy outbreaks of rain around, particularly across south—western areas of the uk where it will turn

windy and with gales developing across the south—west and the strongest winds coming on thursday night, strong enough to bring down tree branches. the cold air is pushing on across the uk by thursday temperatures will be around 12 or 13 degrees, so colder weather on the way. a reminder of our top story... the prime minister has announced new restrictions, as the number of coronavirus cases rises. he warned the uk was at a perilous turning point in the fight against coronavirus. borisjohnson will address the country tonight. join us at eight p m for a special programme on bbc one. that's all from the bbc news at six, so it's goodbye from me. on bbc one, we nowjoin the bbc‘s news teams where you are.

hello and welcome to sportsday. i'm jane dougall. on the programme tonight... a devastating delay in the return of sports fans to stadiums. with new coronavirus restrictions in place that could last for six months, we'll ask what that means for fans, for clubs, and for the people who play sport at the grassroots. there who play sport at the grassroots. is no club at our i nationally, there is no club at our level nationally, down through the steps, that can survive six months without the fans coming to the door. also coming up in the programme. there are four games

in the carabao cup tonight, manchester united have the chance to kick start their season when they travel to luton town. and, living with motor neuron disease, former footballer lenjohnrose, says he actually feels very lucky. we'll hearfrom him later in the programme. we start tonight with the impact that the latest coronavirus restrictions are going to have on sport at all levels. a plan to allow fans back into stadiums in england from the start of next month has been shelved, as the uk's covid—19 alert level moves to four — meaning transmission is "high or rising exponentially". it's a decision that will have serious implications for all sports — from the elite, right down to the grassroots, as our sports news correspondent

laura scott reports. only last week, football league clubs scrambled to stage pilot events for the partial return of fans, having received unexpected government approval. but the optimism has been dashed and a period of deep uncertainty for the sport sector begins. it's the case that we need to be cautious at the moment and i think a mass reopening at this stage would not be appropriate. we also recognise that sport is a vital part of the life of the nation and we are looking at everything we can do in order to support our athletes and great clubs through what will be a challenging time. the government had already been warned about the impact. 100 sports and fitness organisations wrote to the prime minister asking for an urgent recovery fund, saying... they said coronavirus could lead to a lost generation of sport and activity.

clubs in the lower leagues could struggle to survive. if it is not forthcoming, you are potentially going to see quite a devastating impact in terms of loss of clubs and the job losses that means. people should be under no illusion that it is only when we return to full crowds that actually the finances will get back to anything like normal. here at twickenham, tickets had been on sale for games later this autumn but the announcement today put a stop to all that. with job losses already looming at english rugby union's headquarters, the fear is that could spread throughout the game. we can't sustain the level because we are enduring without the income we are enduring without the income we need and we can continue indefinitely to operate an environment where we have such uncertainty. plans for a doubt fans today where caught off an hour before kick—off and none will attend a three—day horse racing fixture at newmarket later this week. sport

will not have been surprised by the announcement today. but along the la ke to announcement today. but along the lake to the return of fans mean some clu bs, lea ks lake to the return of fans mean some clubs, lea ks and lake to the return of fans mean some clubs, leaks and fitness facilities facing existential crisis. laura scott, bbc news. well, the gradual return to fans watching live sport had given supporters something of a lifeline. but that has changed today. joining us is andy walsh from the football supporters association. andy, first, what's your reaction? a lot of fans will be really upset about the announcement. people understand it has got to be safety first and public health is of utmost priority, but clubs cannotjust start a season or at the flick of a switch. it has already six or eight weeks of work has gone into getting players ready for a kick—off at the start of october. but the problem is... with the infection rate rising, isn't it difficult for the government to say, hundreds or thousands can go to matches but only six people

in a family can meet? i think people feel reassured by the work that has been done by football and we have been involved in that the safety authorities have put in place some of the best protocols and guidelines that are in any sector, 88% of our supporters in a recent survey said they trusted their clubs with safety, safety is something football clu bs with safety, safety is something football clubs manage as part of their everyday business. in clubs just cannot survive, the simple a nswer just cannot survive, the simple answer is if the government is going to not allow fans into grounds, they either provide financial support to clu bs either provide financial support to clubs and to leaks, or they face hundreds of clubs going out of business with the loss ofjobs and the loss of income into the local economy, this is generated by people going to football matches. andy, thank you very much. there will be fans watching live sport inside a stadium tonight in kent. dartford fc are playing

dover athletic in a friendly and are hoping for up to 1,000 fans. they've already put coronavirus measures in place inside and outside their ground, but the worry for chairman steve irving is the long term effects on his club and the league as a whole. we have structured the club in such a way under the last three years that we have quite a degree of non—football related income which will continue, it did continue throughout the lockdown. so we are ina throughout the lockdown. so we are in a perhaps more fortunate position than other clubs who solely rely on income, but will it will have a massive effect on long—term, if there is the leak starts and behind closed doors, than most clubs will be in trouble fairly quickly. i think we could probably get through the first month or so but then we would find it very difficult. what has the mood been at the club and how worried are you that whatever spirit was starting to build up

again as disappeared with this announcement? very worried. very worried indeed. we got to the playoff final, the final betting our way but the build up to that, the fa ns way but the build up to that, the fans excitement and encouragement from looking ahead to the new season was fantastic. i think everybody will be really down, but we just have to wait and see what the final a nswe rs a re have to wait and see what the final answers are and the specifics of what he can and cannot be done, there are a myriad of e—mails going around from chairman of nationally clu bs around from chairman of nationally clubs now with opinions about whether we can or cannot start or whether we can or cannot start or whether we can or cannot start or whether we should or should not start. so the leak of got a lot of work to do now to decide which way they are going to go, they have said that, they have got a record saying that, they have got a record saying that they don't expect the league would start without fans coming to the gate. this is nothing happening today, the league will be meeting very quickly am sure to make any decisions on whether or not people

can carry on. do you have concerns outside of your own club for the future of smaller clubs in general? yes. i think we have done for quite some time. one or two clubs have already gone by the wayside which is very sad to see. i think those that have already gone under, i have to say probably were in difficulties before lockdown. they wouldn't necessarily be related to lockdown specifically, but i think if this went on for much longer and the suggestion from the prime minister today was that this could be anything up to six months, there is no club at our level nationally down through the steps that can survive six months without the fans coming to the door. i think the only thing isa to the door. i think the only thing is a suspension of the leak or a cancelling of the leak if that is the way it will go, i can't see any alternative. —— of the league. let's hope it doesn't get to that. let's look at some other covid—related sports news. the premier league says

its disappointed with the decision to postpone the safe return of supporters. in a statement they said fans in stadiums would be as safe or even safer than at any other public activity currently permitted. the prime minister has also announced that the "rule of six" would apply to indoor team sports. so basketball, netball and indoor football will be among those affected. and in scotland the premiership season will continue, but the phased return of fans from the 5th of october is now "unlikely", according to first minister nicola sturgeon. it means scotland's euro 2020 play—off semifinal against israel and their match against slovakia will be behind closed doors. leyton orient‘s league cup tie against tottenham won't go ahead tonight after a number of their first team players tested postive for coronavirus. the efl made the announcement earlier, but haven't yet clarified the implications of the match not taking place.

the bbc understands it will be almost impossible to re—schedule. the tie was put in doubt when leyton orient announced they'd had to close their stadium and training facilities. the players affected are self isolating. wales women are in action for the first time since march. they've travelled to norway for a euro 2021 qualifier. these are live pictures from the ullevaal stadium in oslo. ten minutes or so to go and the score is 2—0 to norway. and the score is 1—0 to norway. chelsea player guro reiten with the first goal after 29 minutes. then wales were denied a penalty before norway got a second on 59 minutes. but it was disallowed for offsides. jayne ludlow‘s side are four points behind norway who top group c. you can watch it live now via the bbc sport website and red button. you may have heard this year, the inspiring stories of doddie weir, rob burrow and stephen darby.

three former sportsmen who are all living with motor neurone disease — an illness with no cure. former footballer lenjohnrose, who also has mnd, has been telling richard askham how he's taken inspiration from his fellow sports stars. lynn and john rose is a man determined to live his life to the field for. i do everything as normal as i've always done. as positive in his attitude... if it wasn't for him being so upbeat all the time, we wouldn't be. as he is proud of his family. len was diagnosed with motor neuron disease at three years ago. he was a teacher after a successful first career as a footballer. several clu bs first career as a footballer. several clubs including lycra rovers bra ntley several clubs including lycra rovers brantley and as you see here, swa nsea brantley and as you see here, swansea city. early on in the

diagnosis, that was the hard part. after i sort of became public, everything has been all right. i do everything has been all right. i do everything every single day. he lives with his wife nadine, son patrick and daughter elizabeth. what you know to straightaway is how much lynn's smiles and laughs with his whole family. his game face returns when he is coaching his son patrick. shoot. go get it. he wants to follow in his dance footsteps and become a professional footballer. patrick him how proud of you are your dad? all time come every time come i see his videos, i get more proud of him. what about you, elizabeth?” videos, i get more proud of him. what about you, elizabeth? i really am proud of him. he has show me how strong he can be and i want to be like that. you carry on day-to-day, i have adapted and everything else has been unbelievable. they are the

best in the world. without a doubt. i love them. len takes insurrection of the high—profile sportsman who had mnd. footballer steven darby who is in regular contact with the rugby players 90 where in rob burrow. they are very open. those guys are missing what they are doing, going out there way, it makes me smile. it really does. his smiles all the more remarkable because of how rapidly the has affected him. this was him less tha n the has affected him. this was him less than two years ago. amazing. literally took my breath away. a parachutejump literally took my breath away. a parachute jump part of his tireless effo rts parachute jump part of his tireless efforts to raise money and awareness. he also plans to write a second book and when it is safe to do so, to try and visit all 92 premier and full volley clubs.

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