tonight at six — the prime minister warns a third wave of covid could hit the uk, as the eu vaccine row intensifies. borisjohnson boris johnson says borisjohnson says the effectsing of a new rise in case on the continent will be felt here. people in this country should be under_ people in this country should be under no — people in this country should be under no illusions that previous experience has taught us that that, when _ experience has taught us that that, when a _ experience has taught us that that, when a wave hits our friends, i am afraid _ when a wave hits our friends, i am afraid it _ when a wave hits our friends, i am afraid it washes up on our shores as welt _ well. much of wen. — much of france is back in well. much of france is back in lockdown as the number of cases more than doubles in a week, also ewe countries are bringing back restrictions. eu leaders will meet to discuss a possible export van for coronavirus vaccine vaccines.

an independent inquiry says the first minister nicola sturgeon did not break the ministerial code in her response to allegations against alex salmond. i believe i acted appropriately in a difficult situation, and i'm pleased i have the independent verification of that. the home secretary condems violent clashes during a demonstration against new police powers in bristol last night — calling it utterly shameful. drones, robots and cyber warfare — the size of the army is to be reduced by about 10,000 soldiers as it reshapes for the future. and 30 years after michael schumacher made his debut in formula one, his son mick is about to begin his own racing career and coming up on bbc news. england head coach eddie jones under pressure. the rfu conduct their review, following their fifth place finish at the six nations.

good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. the prime minister has warned that the uk must prepare for a third wave of coronavirus infections as the number of new cases grows across continental europe. borisjohnson said the rise in cases seen in countries like france, italy and poland could "wash up on our shores as well". it comes as eu leaders prepare to hold talks on thursday about vaccine supplies and a possible export ban to the uk. just 10% of the eu population has been vaccinated so far, compared to more than 50% of the uk's adults who have had theirfirstjab. here's our political editor laura kuenssberg. 0n on one side of the channel, the number of cases of the virus higher and hiring. availability and take up

of the vaccine stubbornly low. france tonight, paris back in lockdown, the disease double where it was last week, but on this side of the channel it is the opposite. the disease falling back, and vaccines rising.— the disease falling back, and vaccines risin. ., , , vaccines rising. you can see sadly, there is a third _ vaccines rising. you can see sadly, there is a third wave _ vaccines rising. you can see sadly, there is a third wave under- vaccines rising. you can see sadly, there is a third wave under way. i there is a third wave under way. when a wave hits our friends, i am afraid it washes up on our shores as well, and i expect that we will feel those effects in due course. that is why we are getting on with our vaccination programme as fast as we can. ~ ~ ~ ~' vaccination programme as fast as we can, �* . . " ., vaccination programme as fast as we can. ~ . w ., ., can. much quicker here than on the continent. — can. much quicker here than on the continent, where _ can. much quicker here than on the continent, where countries - can. much quicker here than on the continent, where countries are - continent, where countries are closing their doors again, but there have been public doubts from politicians about the safety of the jabs and significant shortfalls in the astrazeneca the eu ordered. brussels has dangled the prosecution prospect of blocking exports. nothing is off the table. it is entirely legitimate for the european union to be looking at the different

tools that it has at its disposal or could have at its disposal. getting the vaccine _ could have at its disposal. getting the vaccine here _ could have at its disposal. getting the vaccine here isn't _ could have at its disposal. getting the vaccine here isn't always - could have at its disposal. getting i the vaccine here isn't always smooth or straightforward. the vaccine here isn't always smooth orstraightforward. but the vaccine here isn't always smooth or straightforward. but a big majority of the 100 million jabs on order are being made in the uk, a small amount is due from factory in the binyamin netanyahu lands and there are suggestion it could be shared with the eu. through a0 million of the pfizerjab on order, it is mainly made in belgium but relies on a component made here. there is no immediate threat to the vaccination programme here. the government's adds mont contracts signed months ago will be honoured and although borisjohnson has talked on the phone to eu leaders, there is no desire in downing street to get sucked into a diplomatic screaming match. but the eu is so far behind, they are likely to keep pushing hard for a way to catch up. but many of its members might resist

something as blunt or dramatic as stopping vaccines crossing the channel. i stopping vaccines crossing the channel. ~' ., , , channel. i think it would be very retrograde _ channel. i think it would be very retrograde step. _ channel. i think it would be very retrograde step. it _ channel. i think it would be very retrograde step. it would - channel. i think it would be very retrograde step. it would be - channel. i think it would be very - retrograde step. it would be counter productive. i understand the issues with astrazeneca there is huge tension between astrazeneca and the european union, they have not fulfilled their contracts but there is no point in undermining the other companies. while vaccinations break records here a brand—new centre in mid brow can give 1,000 a day, travel to our neighbours could be limited further, in this pandemic vaccines have a high practical and political price. european leaders will met on thursday, how likely are they to try to impose some of kind of controls over vaccine exports? 0ur europe editor katya adler is in brussels. how likely will there be some controls imposed on vaccine exports? look, sophie, eu leaders are under huge and mounting pressure to do something about vaccines, for weeks people across the eu have been

watching the successful vaccine roll out in the uk. they want to know where theirs are, on top of that a pernicious third wave of the virus is spreading across much of mainland europe and this means that the virus debate is seeping into national politics, with many eu governments feeling that their credibility, the credibility of the european commission is at stake here. that said, eu diplomats they have spoken to today say the focus of eu leaders at their summit on thursday will be about increasing the amount of vaccines in the eu, and the various tools they have to possibly do that, rather than an obsessive focus on a vaccine ban, a vaccine export ban. there are already vaccine ex ports controls that eu countries have at their disposal. so far only one lot has been blocked. that is because as we heard eu leaders are divided about export bans or toughening controls further, there is an

appreciation that the producing vaccines means there is a global supply chain, and eu leaders don't want tojeopardise that, supply chain, and eu leaders don't want to jeopardise that, so yes, sophie, on thursday, eu leaders will be discussing possible vaccine export ban, but it is very unlikely that they will come to a firm conclusion. thank you. results from astrazeneca trials in the united states have again confirmed that the vaccine is both safe and effective. more than 32,000 volunteers took part in the trials. our medical editor fergus walsh is here. and the results were very good! yes, stunning sophie. 79% effective at preventing symptomatic covid infection and 100%, a 100% effective as preventing serious covid illness, the sort of thing that would put people in hospital. these were people in hospital. these were people who had volunteers had two dose, four weeks apart. now the united states was waiting on this

domestic trial data before it decided whether to license the vaccine and astrazeneca will now be able to submit its dossier, i would expect that to be approved in the us within the next month or so. there were no safety issues regarding blood clots and the vaccine provided as much protection to the elderly as younger adults, and that household give reassurance to eu country, a few are still not using the vaccine because of the clots issue and some like france which initially wouldn't use it in the elderly now will only use it in the elderly now will only use it in those aged over 55. no wonder that vaccine confidence in thatjab has fallen across the eu. but it reallyjust confirms the real world data. hundreds of thousands of people a day in the uk are having the astrazeneca and like the pfizer jab it is cutting deaths and protecting people from covid. thank ou. thank you. the latest government figures show there were 5,3a2 new coronavirus infections recorded in the latest 2a—hour period. on average 5,a85 new cases were

reported per day in the last week. the latest figures show 6,162 people were in hospital across the uk. 17 deaths were reported in the latest 2a hour period, that's people who died within 28 days of a positive covid—19 test — the lowest daily figure for almost six months. on average in the past week, 85 deaths were announced every day. the total number is now 126,172. as for vaccinations, more than 367,000 people have had their first dose of a covid vaccine in the latest 2a—hour period, bringing the total to almost 28 million, more than half of the adult population. just over 2.2 million people have had both doses of the vaccine.

the prime minister and the home secretary have condemned the violent clashes between police and protestors in bristol last night during a demonstration against new powers for the policing of protests in england and wales. a police station was attacked, 20 officers were injured and vehicles set alight. seven people have been arrested. sian lloyd sent this report from bristol. it was a night of violence and disorder on the streets of bristol. police vehicles targeted and missiles hurled... ..when hundreds of protesters converged on a police station in the city centre. it had begun earlier in the day when people gathered peacefully, around a thousand protesting against the police and crime bill that could restrict demonstrations in the future. it ended with 20 police officers injured, 20 of them seriously. i'm incredibly saddened.

i'm saddened that so many of my brave police officers, our officers have been injured doing theirjob. but we will catch these people, and we'll do everything we can to learn from the events and make sure that this doesn't happen again. there were marches in other cities too — against the government proposals for england and wales which could see police impose start and finish times on demonstrations, set noise limits, and at its extreme fine individual protesters up to £2500. in bristol, things escalated. and this is sort of everyone milling around... max was one of those who wanted to make a stand but believes the cause was hijacked. i hope that people are able to view them as two separate events and to understand that what was thousands of people peacefully protesting against the bill is much more important than a very small minority who decided to get violent against the police.

i don't think they quite realised the damage that they could have done by undermining these protests. what happened has been widely condemned, including by the home secretary. these scenes, mr speaker, in bristol yesterday, were utterly shameful. we saw criminal thuggery and disorder caused by a minority who put lives at risk. today, the streets have been cleaned and the graffiti scrubbed away, but these clashes come at a time of heightened scrutiny of policing following the vigil of sarah everard. tonight, both enforcement and demonstration are again in the spotlight. we have had an update from the police and we have heard it was 21 officers who were injured here last night. so far, eight people have been arrested and we have had details around that, six were for violent disorder and two for possession of an offensive weapon

and we have been told that more arrests are imminent. now officers have been reviewing hundreds of hours of cctv footage, to identify those involved and they say those involved with criminal behaviour will be brought to justice. they have described what happened here in bristol city centre as the worst violence here in several decades. sian lloyd, thank you. an independent inquiry has found that scotland's first minister nicola sturgeon did not break the ministerial code over her handling of harassment complaints against her predecessor, alex salmond. the report looked at whether nicola sturgeon misled parliament over what she knew and when. nicola sturgeon has welcomed the conclusion and says she acted with integrity at all times. 0ur scotland editor sarah smith has the latest just imagine her relief. at being told she had not broken any rules. nicola sturgeon new herjob could

depend on this. she herself asked james hamilton to investigate her action, his verdict she did not breach the ministerial code. i action, his verdict she did not breach the ministerial code. i have been very clear — breach the ministerial code. i have been very clear i _ breach the ministerial code. i have been very clear i acted _ been very clear i acted appropriately and did not breach the ministerial code, but, while that might be necessary, is not sufficient, it is important to the scottish people they have independent verification and adjudication of that and that is what they have. the adjudication of that and that is what they have.— what they have. the first big question? — what they have. the first big question? what _ what they have. the first big question? what did - what they have. the first big question? what did she - what they have. the first big | question? what did she know what they have. the first big - question? what did she know and when? fin question? what did she know and when? , .., ~ , when? on the second april he informed _ when? on the second april he informed me _ when? on the second april he informed me about _ when? on the second april he informed me about the - when? on the second april he - informed me about the complaints against him. informed me about the complaints against him-— against him. nicola sturgeon oriainall against him. nicola sturgeon originally told _ against him. nicola sturgeon originally told parliament - against him. nicola sturgeon j originally told parliament the against him. nicola sturgeon - originally told parliament the first she knew of complaints against alex salmond was on the second april when he told her about it in a meeting at her home. she later had to admit she had forgotten an a meeting in march. james hamilton said: he accepted it was a genuine omission and was not deliberate.

alex salmond asked nicola sturgeon to intervene in the sexual harassment investigation and he believed the government was acting unlawfully and it was her duty to stop a botched process, she refused to intervene. james hamilton concludes. . when alex salmond successfully challenged in court the way the scottish government investigated the complaints against him, he was awarded over £500,000. he insists nicola sturgeon's government should have conceded the case earlier to save public money. james hamilton concludes: for months nicola sturgeon has faced accusations of lying and calls for her resignation, she has maintained she was telling the truth. today's verdict that she did not break any rules will allow her to say she has been vindicated. sarah smith, bbc

news, edinburgh. i , the 61 pages of this report are not entirely good news for nicola sturgeon. not entirely good news for nicola stura eon. ~ not entirely good news for nicola sturueon. ~ .., , ., sturgeon. when it comes to the differin: sturgeon. when it comes to the differing accounts _ sturgeon. when it comes to the differing accounts of _ sturgeon. when it comes to the differing accounts of the - sturgeon. when it comes to the l differing accounts of the disputed meeting, james hamilton said that nicola sturgeon's account is likely to be greeted with suspicion and even scepticism by some, but the important thing is that he has cleared her of any breach of breaking those ministerial roles. the story is not over yet — tomorrow the report from the holyrood harassment inquiry, a committee made up harassment inquiry, a committee made up of msps from all parties, will produce theirfindings, up of msps from all parties, will produce their findings, and we up of msps from all parties, will produce theirfindings, and we know they are going to criticise nicola sturgeon for giving an inaccurate account of one of the meetings she had with alex salmond. there is also going to be a vote of no confidence in nicola sturgeon in parliament tomorrow. it looks extremely likely she will win that vote, butjust to give you an idea of how much is at stake, it is notjust a job, it

could be the future of the united kingdom. today of all days the scottish government set out its referendum bill, one they say should be held within the first term of the next parliament, assuming an snp victory in the upcoming elections. the opposition have said it is reckless and divisive to be talking about a referendum when we are still dealing with the pandemic. sarah smith, thank you. our top story this evening: the prime minister warns a third wave of covid could hit the uk as the eu vaccine row intensifies. coming up: the gp who caught coronavirus tells us how recovery has changed his life. coming up on sportsday on bbc news, a ground—breaking new deal for women's football — top—flight games will be shown on the bbc as part of a multi—million pound deal described as an amazing step forward.

if there are big changes are ahead for the armed forces, with fewer soldiers and tanks and a reduction in the number of older aircraft. the cuts are being made to help fund new equipment and technologies. the defence secretary, ben wallace, told the commons the changes marked a shift from "mass mobilisation to information—age speed, readiness and relevance for confronting the threats of the future." by 2025, the number of regular troops will be reduced from a target of 82,000 to 72,500. the number of new f—35 aircraft will be increased from a8, while the number of typhoon fighters will fall by a fifth. for the navy, there will be fewer frigates and destroyers — down from 19 to 17 by the end of the decade before a new generation is brought in. 0ur defence correspondent jonathan beale has this report. the army of the future will have

fewer tanks and fewer soldiers. the raf will retire some of its olderjets and aircraft. and the navy will see a cut in its surface fleet before new warships come into service. all this at a time when the government says that threats are rising. but it is promising a hi—tech armed forces and to invest in new technologies from fastjets to drones and robots to fight the wars of the future. we will ensure defence is threat—focused, modernised and financially sustainable, ready to confront future challenges, seize new opportunities for global britain, and lay the foundations of a more secure and prosperous united kingdom. the threats to britain are increasing, our forces will be deployed further from home, yet this is a plan for fewer troops, fewer ships, fewer planes over the next few years.

the armed forces of tomorrow will be able to fight in the new domains of space and cyber. royal marines and troops will be better equipped. but the regular army is set to lose around 10,000 soldiers. the question — can a smaller force really deliver a more potent punch? a small 12—man team having the same effect as what a company had at the time i was out in afghan, so you're looking at a 12—man team compared to 60 plus having a greater effect. do you think the future of the army is exciting? yeah, absolutely, i think it's evolving each day, each day that goes on, and i think this, you know, review, it's only actually highlighting new prospects that we have to look forward to in the future. to match the government's ambition of a global britain, later this year, the navy's new aircraft carrier will sail to the pacific.

but can the uk's military really do more with less? i've always had tremendous respect for the british military, and so, you know, if i had my way, i'd probably maintain the force level in britain, only because they're great fighters. it's not all out with the old. after years of arms reduction, the government says it will increase the ceiling of its stockpile of nuclear warheads — one legacy from the cold war era that it doesn't want to give up. jonathan beale, bbc news. emergency teams and hundreds of volunteers are battling to contain a huge fire inside rohingya refugee camps in bangladesh. the blaze in the cox's bazar camps has spread rapidly, destroying many shelters. it's estimated about a million rohingya live in shanties in the area.

several western countries, including the uk, canada and the us, and the european union, have announced sanctions on chinese officials over human rights abuses against the mostly muslim uighur minority group. china has detained uighurs at camps in the north—west region of xinjiang, where allegations of torture, forced labour and sexual abuse have emerged. china has responded with its own sanctions against the eu. 0ur diplomatic correspondent james landale is with me. for months have criticise china of the uighurs in for months have criticise china of the uighurs i— for months have criticise china of the uighurs in xin'iang, allegations we have the uighurs in xinjiang, allegations we have documented _ the uighurs in xinjiang, allegations we have documented at _ the uighurs in xinjiang, allegations we have documented at length - the uighurs in xinjiang, allegations we have documented at length on | the uighurs in xinjiang, allegations . we have documented at length on bbc news. this is the first concerted, collective action by western nations, where they have actually taken action on top chinese government officials in the region,

and the main organisation in charge of security and police in the region. i think it matters because it is the first time the west has actually said, we are going to act collectively on this. before, countries have had some rhetoric here and there, condemnation, but this is the first time the west has said, we are going to put pressure on china on this issue in a meaningful sense. as you said, china has retaliated, rejecting the allegations, saying this is a disappointing and wrong decision by the west. but i think there will now be a toughening up of this position. the question, of course, is how does the west engage with china on other things like trade and climate change in the coming months as a result of this? . , ., ~ in the coming months as a result of this? . , ., ,, i. let's take a look at some of today's other news. the mail on sunday has been given more time to challenge a court ruling that it must publish a front—page statement about the duchess of sussex winning her claim against the newspaper. earlier this month, associated newspapers limited was found to have infringed her copyright by publishing parts

of a letter to her estranged father. a2 former subpostmasters who were found guilty of financial crimes have begun an attempt at the court of appeal to clear their names. it follows a civil case where a high courtjudge found the it system installed by the post office contained errors and defects. last year, the post office apologised what it called historical failings. and clive myrie, a very familiar face here on bbc news, has been named as the new host of mastermind. he will replacejohn humprhys, who is stepping down after 18 years in the role. clive will be the fifth host of the show, which has been running since 1972. the bbc described him as witty, wise, with a wicked sense of humour, and said he would be a superb host. all very true! a year ago, a gp from colchester ended up in hospital on a ventilator after contracting the coronavirus. dr michael hare spent almost two months in intensive care. when he left hospital in may, he spoke to our health correpsondent catherine burns

about the impact covid had had on his life. now he has invited her back to talk about how the virus has changed him — in some cases for the better. you gave yourself goals, and mine was to get home... it was just to get home. was to get home... it was 'ust to get home.— was to get home... it was 'ust to tet home. . , ~ . ., ., get home. we met dr michael hare last ma . get home. we met dr michael hare last may- he _ get home. we met dr michael hare last may. he had _ get home. we met dr michael hare last may. he had achieved - get home. we met dr michael hare last may. he had achieved his - get home. we met dr michael hare| last may. he had achieved his goal, but frail and exhausted, his recovery was just beginning. now the weather is colder but the smile is steady. it is so lovely to see you both looking so well, you look like a different person than ten months ago, how are you feeling? different! i think we were _ ago, how are you feeling? different! i think we were fairly _ ago, how are you feeling? different! i think we were fairly fatalistic - i think we were fairly fatalistic when we saw you last, and now we know that we can get over severe illness, this covid can be beaten. before covid his name was mr fit, he ran marathons, love skiing and

sailing. this time last year, though, he was put on a ventilator. he was in intensive care for almost two months. i he was in intensive care for almost two months-— two months. i remember nothing, absolutely nothing, _ two months. i remember nothing, absolutely nothing, until- two months. i remember nothing, absolutely nothing, until they - two months. i remember nothing, l absolutely nothing, until they woke me up seven weeks later, saying i had been unconscious in icu. what had been unconscious in icu. what were our had been unconscious in icu. what were your physical _ had been unconscious in icu. what were your physical milestones? i l had been unconscious in icu. what i were your physical milestones? i was tarticularl were your physical milestones? i was particularly worried _ were your physical milestones? i was particularly worried that _ were your physical milestones? i was particularly worried that i _ were your physical milestones? i —" particularly worried that i wouldn't be able to speak or sing, which is important to me, i wanted to stand as soon as possible, and then as soon as i did, i wanted to walk and have a shower. having a shower was fantastic! i was looked after then. but for someone who was worried about speaking again, see if you can spot him back doing one of his favourite hobbies — singing in a sea shanty group. i favourite hobbies - singing in a sea shanty groun— shanty group. i have 'ust had to be tatient. shanty group. i have 'ust had to be patient. there h shanty group. i have 'ust had to be patient. there is — shanty group. i have just had to be patient. there is pressure - shanty group. i have just had to be patient. there is pressure on - shanty group. i have just had to be patient. there is pressure on us i shanty group. i have just had to be patient. there is pressure on us to| patient. there is pressure on us to get better quicker and quicker, and it isjust everything

get better quicker and quicker, and it is just everything going get better quicker and quicker, and it isjust everything going on around us, but in truth nature is in charge, and it takes a while to improve our health. did charge, and it takes a while to improve our health.— charge, and it takes a while to improve our health. did you always believe that — improve our health. did you always believe that you _ improve our health. did you always believe that you are _ improve our health. did you always believe that you are going - improve our health. did you always believe that you are going to - improve our health. did you always believe that you are going to get i believe that you are going to get well? i believe that you are going to get well? �* , , ~ well? i didn't let myself think it, eve da well? i didn't let myself think it, every day was — well? i didn't let myself think it, every day was taken _ well? i didn't let myself think it, every day was taken as - well? i didn't let myself think it, every day was taken as a - well? i didn't let myself think it, | every day was taken as a different day. every day was taken as a different da . ., , , , ., day. honestly, his mental attitude was unbelievable. _ day. honestly, his mental attitude was unbelievable. really, - day. honestly, his mental attitude was unbelievable. really, though, his progress _ was unbelievable. really, though, his progress has _ was unbelievable. really, though, his progress has been _ was unbelievable. really, though, his progress has been speedy. - was unbelievable. really, though, his progress has been speedy. it l his progress has been speedy. it takes longer for many patients. after covid, mike thought he might retire from hisjob after covid, mike thought he might retire from his job as a gp, but after covid, mike thought he might retire from hisjob as a gp, but he changed his mind. i retire from his job as a gp, but he changed his mind.— retire from his job as a gp, but he changed his mind. i tried to retire, i thouht changed his mind. i tried to retire, i thought i — changed his mind. i tried to retire, i thought i had _ changed his mind. i tried to retire, i thought i had retired _ changed his mind. i tried to retire, i thought i had retired in _ changed his mind. i tried to retire, i thought i had retired in my - i thought i had retired in my currentjob! but then realised i had made a recovery, just before september and thought that i wasn't ready to retire, i want to retire on my terms. ready to retire, i want to retire on my terms-— my terms. how do you compare physically — my terms. how do you compare physically to — my terms. how do you compare physically to mr — my terms. how do you compare physically to mr fate? - my terms. how do you compare physically to mr fate? i - my terms. how do you compare physically to mr fate? i think i i my terms. how do you compare i physically to mr fate? i think i am trobabl physically to mr fate? i think i am probably 70%. _ physically to mr fate? i think i am probably 70%, but _ physically to mr fate? i think i am probably 70%, but i _ physically to mr fate? i think i am probably 7096, but i am _ physically to mr fate? i think i am probably 7096, but i am not - physically to mr fate? i think i am probably 7096, but i am not trying | physically to mr fate? i think i am i probably 7096, but i am not trying to probably 70%, but i am not trying to be that same person, i think it is

mentally and emotionally i am 110-120%. mentally and emotionally i am 110-12096. �* ., mentally and emotionally i am 11042096— mentally and emotionally i am 110-12096. ., ., 110-12096. and a recovery programme was 'ust 110-12096. and a recovery programme was just what — 110-12096. and a recovery programme wasjust what i — 110-12096. and a recovery programme was just what i thought _ 110-12096. and a recovery programme wasjust what i thought it _ 110-12096. and a recovery programme was just what i thought it would - 110-12096. and a recovery programme was just what i thought it would be, l wasjust what i thought it would be, but have _ wasjust what i thought it would be, but have the time. people were saying. — but have the time. people were saying. it — but have the time. people were saying, it will take him six months, and it— saying, it will take him six months, and it took— saying, it will take him six months, and it took about three. sifter saying, it will take him six months, and it took about three.— and it took about three. after i woke up. _ and it took about three. after i woke up. i _ and it took about three. after i woke up. i had _ and it took about three. after i woke up, i had messages- and it took about three. after i woke up, i had messages from and it took about three. after i - woke up, i had messages from about 1000 people, end it was almost an experience like attending your own funeral. i think i am lucky, i am lucky i have been looked after well, and i am supported by good genetics and i am supported by good genetics and good friends and good family. dr michael hare talking to health correspondent catherine burns. it's just over seven years since the formula 1 legend michael schmacher had a skiing accident that left him with a devastating brain injury. he's not been seen in public since. but this weekend, his 22—year—old son mick will return the schumacher name to formula 1, when he makes his debut in bahrain. 0ur sports editor, dan roan, has been speaking to him. he's a rookie like no other — mick schumacher has one of the most

famous names in motorsport. son of legendary michael, the youngster is preparing to continue a remarkable legacy and, with his first race in formula 1just days away, told me what it meant to be following in his father's footsteps. it's been a lifelong dream to be here. and, you know, just walking into the paddock was an amazing feeling, being with the team, knowing that this is it, my pass is like the proper red f1 pass, just like, wow, it's amazing. i remember seeing my dad having one, and i always wanted one. i have one now, and it's amazing, and i'm really looking forward to it. under the watchful eye of his father, schumacherjunior began his racing career aged just nine. progressing through the ranks, he went on to win the formula 2 title last season, earning a drive with haas at the top of the sport. how do you handle the inevitable comparisons that are drawn between you and your father? i think it's motivation and pride, really. you know, i'm happy to be here, i'm happy to have brought back

the schumacher name into formula 1. we've proven that i'm able to drive a race car, and i don't feel a blink of pressure of it. schumacher senior dominated f1, winning seven world championships. then came the tragic skiing accident in 2013 which left him with severe head injuries. he hasn't been seen since, and his family won't discuss his current condition. but the significance of this weekend is not lost on his son. it's 30 years since my dad has driven there his first race, and we've been exactly the same age, so it's going to be an emotional weekend. last year, schumacher gave lewis hamilton one of his father's helmets after he equalled the german's record of 91 career wins. the two greats are equal on world championships, but hamilton now has the chance to overtake. he's a seven—time world champion, i'm sure he's done everything right, and that's great to see. schumacher�*s preparing to defy the weight of expectation — from neck—strengthening exercises in the gym to being measured up for his new car. but few debuts in sport will have been quite so emotive. dan roan, bbc news.

time for a look at the weather here's louise lear.