hello, welcome to bbc news, i'm victoria derbyshire. here are today's headlines a big easing of lockdown in england — you can meet in a group of six or two households outside — and outdoor sports are back. swimming, tennis, golf, all permitted in england today. the stay at home rule ends but social distancing remains. > today is the day! in england, anyway, let me know what you are going to do. it's the most exciting thing that's happened to me, anyway. e—mail me or let me know your thoughts on social media. that huge container ship that's been stuck across the suez canal is almost fully afloat again. the trial of the police

officer accused of killing george floyd begins today. his death sparked protests around the world against police brutality and racism. and coming up — the website set up to collect the experiences of school pupils about "rape culture" has now received over 7,000 testimonies. we'll talk to the 22—year—old founder and the senior officer who's launching a special helpline today. good morning. today is the first day of freedom, if you're in england. and for much of the country, the sun is going to shine, too. two households, or groups of up to six people, are now able to meet outside in england again, as the stay—at—home covid restriction comes to an end. 0utdoor sport facilities including tennis courts and golf courses are also reopening, and organised outdoor

sports can resume. borisjohnson says he's looking forward to a "great british summer of sport" — but warned people to stick to the rules. 0ur political correspondent chris mason has this report. ilkeston in derbyshire, and it'sjust gone midnight. the rules now mean outdoor sport in england is legal again and the cycle club here are making the most of it with a nocturnal pedal. give us a wave and a shout! in england from today, the stay—at—home rule is gone. it means up to six people, or two households, can meet outdoors, including in private gardens. in scotland, the stay—at—home rule will change to stay local from the 2nd of april, that's this friday. in northern ireland, six people from two households will be able to meet in a private garden from thursday.

and in wales, the stay local rule was scrapped on saturday. in england, golf courses reopened this morning, and the hardy can plunge into an outdoor swimming pool. but these baby steps back towards normality will be accompanied by a soundtrack of caution. an infected person releases particles into the air by coughing, talking or simply breathing. the government will repeatedly emphasise meet—ups must be outside and socially distanced. because the risk of transmission inside, where ventilation is poorer, is much, much greater. chris mason, bbc news. 0ur political correspondent, iain watson is at westminster. is there any anxiety in government that people might go indoors? i think there is actually and that is why they are adding to the famous logan, hands, face, space, now saying fresh air should be part of the slogan as well, people should

stay outside. as you mentioned, if the weather is going to be pretty 0k in most parts of england, there will be less worried but of course, with the bank holiday coming up, the weather is bound to be dreadful so they will be worried about people going indoors. the message today from the sports minister, while he welcomed the return of outdoor sports, nonetheless he was saying that people could resist —— should resist the temptation to hug their relatives and should be sensible. it is really important that people think about themselves and their loved ones and the health and safety of their loved ones when they conduct any activity. the message is very clearly outdoor is much safer than indoor. please don't put yourself or your family at risk. people now, we have experienced coronavirus now for over a year and most people know the rules so we really need people to stick by the rules because otherwise the road map is at risk but we don't want it to be at risk, as long as everybody abides by the rules. and are we on track at this point

for the timescale that borisjohnson set out some while ago now? yes. for the timescale that boris johnson set out some while ago now? yes, we are. this morning, _ set out some while ago now? yes, we are. this morning, i _ set out some while ago now? yes, we are. this morning, i was _ set out some while ago now? yes, we are. this morning, i was talking - set out some while ago now? yes, we are. this morning, i was talking to - are. this morning, i was talking to people in government and they say, as far as the data they have seen at the moment is concerned, then the road map should not be in any danger, as long as people stick to the rules. that will mean for example that i could have a professional haircut on the 12th of april, we could see nonessential shops reopening in england, too, and then further lifting of restrictions, including overnight stays with relatives indoors, from may the 17th. but there are still some uncertainties, partly of course, the government is expecting infections to rise as restrictions are eased but they are hoping of course that the robustness and success of the vaccination programme will keep hospitalisations and ultimately deaths down to a minimum. therefore, to some extent, we can take an increase in infections. secondly, the other thing which of course is very much up in the air is the question of foreign travel. of

course, there is a review going on at the moment and we are told we are going to get the results of it around the 5th of april but there seems to be some scepticism, given the third wave on the continent and the third wave on the continent and the warnings from borisjohnson about it to lapping up on our shores, as to whether really foreign travel would be given the go—ahead from the 17th of may. but it looks as though they are pretty confident about the domestic measures being very much on track at this stage and they are hoping that the road map won't be put at risk but of course, they will only give us confirmation a week before the next step is taken so it will be april the 5th before we definitely know what they have got in mind for the 12th of april, including the reopening of nonessential retail, whether that will go ahead at that point. thank ou. tennis courts and golf courses are reopening today in england and organised outdoor sports can start again as well. clubs like hackney wick fc can start playing after several months of being closed, and we can speak now to the club's founder bobby kasanga.

also i'm joined by 18—year—old chelsey murphy who plays for the club. thank you forjoining us. you have got 160 youth members and 70 adults all involved in your training, fitness and football matches which is many youth teams. what does the club mean to them? it is many youth teams. what does the club mean to them?— club mean to them? it means the world to them. _ club mean to them? it means the world to them. they _ club mean to them? it means the world to them. they have - club mean to them? it means the world to them. they have been i club mean to them? it means the i world to them. they have been stuck at home for a little while, and a couple of weeks ago, they were not able to go to school so this is an added bonus. we tried to do as much as we could come a day of activities online but it is not the same as being able to meet with your friends, running, joking around, having a laugh, it eases the pressure on the families at home and it is amazing for everyone today. what has it been like for you, chelsea, not being able to play football? it chelsea, not being able to play football? . , , chelsea, not being able to play football? ., , , ., , ., football? it has been really hard. i use football _ football? it has been really hard. i use football as _ football? it has been really hard. i use football as an _ football? it has been really hard. i use football as an outlet, - football? it has been really hard. i use football as an outlet, i - football? it has been really hard. i use football as an outlet, i feel. use football as an outlet, i feel free, _ use football as an outlet, i feel free, but— use football as an outlet, i feel free, but ever since lockdown, it has been — free, but ever since lockdown, it has been really hard, it has been difficult — has been really hard, it has been difficult. �* , ., ., has been really hard, it has been

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altercation. these are the kind of things we are trying to avoid happening and it has been very difficult and having everyone back, reconnecting, speaking to the families again and the young players, see what is going on with their lives and see how best we can help them. their lives and see how best we can help them-— their lives and see how best we can hel them. , ., , , ., ., help them. obviously, from what you have 'ust help them. obviously, from what you have just said. _ help them. obviously, from what you have just said, this _ help them. obviously, from what you have just said, this is _ help them. obviously, from what you have just said, this is not _ help them. obviously, from what you have just said, this is notjust - havejust said, this is notjust about football. it is way more than that. ':: :: , about football. it is way more than that. ' i: i: , ., about football. it is way more than that. ':: :: , ., ., about football. it is way more than that. ':: :: , . ., , about football. it is way more than that. ' :: :: , ., ., , ., that. 100%, we are not 'ust a football club, * that. 10096, we are not 'ust a football club, we * that. 10096, we are not 'ust a football club, we like h that. 10096, we are notjust a football club, we like to - that. 10096, we are notjust a football club, we like to say l that. 10096, we are notjust a i football club, we like to say we that. 10096, we are notjust a - football club, we like to say we are a community organisation where sports is the main service. besides that, we try to get people employed, back into education. we have got a film group, a drama group and a music group, so we know football is the catalyst that brings everyone here but we are very much aware that not everyone is going to become a footballer so if you are not going to do that, what else can we offer you? we think outside the box, get them to think bigger than their environment and what other things they would like to do so if a player comes and tells us they are interested in art, can we contact a local art club and ask them to join, it is trying to find a core service

for them and also their families and parents. i for them and also their families and arents. ., , ., , ., parents. i wonder, chelsea, when you look back at — parents. i wonder, chelsea, when you look back at the _ parents. i wonder, chelsea, when you look back at the past _ parents. i wonder, chelsea, when you look back at the past year, _ parents. i wonder, chelsea, when you look back at the past year, and - parents. i wonder, chelsea, when you look back at the past year, and we - look back at the past year, and we have not been in lockdown the whole time, but it sometimes feels like it, what has been the toughest part for you? in it, what has been the toughest part for ou? , ~ ., for you? in the first lockdown, i not for you? in the first lockdown, i got moved _ for you? in the first lockdown, i got moved out _ for you? in the first lockdown, i got moved out of _ for you? in the first lockdown, i got moved out of my _ for you? in the first lockdown, i got moved out of my nan's, - for you? in the first lockdown, i got moved out of my nan's, i i for you? in the first lockdown, i i got moved out of my nan's, i could not see _ got moved out of my nan's, i could not see her— got moved out of my nan's, i could not see her because she was vulnerable and i was not able to care _ vulnerable and i was not able to care for— vulnerable and i was not able to care for her. that was the hardest hit. �* , ., care for her. that was the hardest hit. �* i. . ~ ., care for her. that was the hardest hit. �* ,, . ~ ., yes, hit. are you back with her now? yes, i am... i hit. are you back with her now? yes, i am- -- i am — hit. are you back with her now? yes, i am... i am caring _ hit. are you back with her now? yes, i am... i am caring for— hit. are you back with her now? yes, i am... i am caring for her _ hit. are you back with her now? yes, i am... i am caring for her now. - hit. are you back with her now? yes, i am... i am caring for her now. i - i am... i am caring for her now. i can— i am... i am caring for her now. i can go— i am... i am caring for her now. i can golhere— i am... i am caring for her now. i can go there when she needs me, when i finish _ can go there when she needs me, when i finish volunteering, to make sure everything — i finish volunteering, to make sure everything is all right and she is doing _ everything is all right and she is doing good. and everything is all right and she is doing good-— everything is all right and she is doinu aood. �* ., , , ., doing good. and how is she doing? yes, she doing good. and how is she doing? yes. she is — doing good. and how is she doing? yes, she is doing _ doing good. and how is she doing? yes, she is doing all _ doing good. and how is she doing? yes, she is doing all right - doing good. and how is she doing? yes, she is doing all right at - doing good. and how is she doing? yes, she is doing all right at the i yes, she is doing all right at the moment — yes, she is doing all right at the moment it— yes, she is doing all right at the moment. , ., , ., ., moment. it must have been amazing for her when — moment. it must have been amazing for her when you _ moment. it must have been amazing for her when you were _ moment. it must have been amazing for her when you were able - moment. it must have been amazing for her when you were able to - moment. it must have been amazing for her when you were able to go - for her when you were able to go back to looking after her, i suppose. back to looking after her, i suppose-— back to looking after her, i - suppose— bobby, back to looking after her, i - suppose._ bobby, in suppose. yeah. it was. bobby, in terms of the _ suppose. yeah. it was. bobby, in terms of the young _ suppose. yeah. it was. bobby, in terms of the young people - suppose. yeah. it was. bobby, in terms of the young people that i suppose. yeah. it was. bobby, in. terms of the young people that you work with and work so well with, how have you managed to keep... you

mentioned online activities but that does not engage people in the same way as turning up, playing a game, messing about and having fun, does it? ., , ., , it? no, it is not the same, there is not the camaraderie _ it? no, it is not the same, there is not the camaraderie that _ it? no, it is not the same, there is not the camaraderie that you - it? no, it is not the same, there is| not the camaraderie that you have, the enjoyment of scoring a goal and salivating with your friends, it is not the same on fifa when you are isolated at home. today is our first training session for the young adults, the young men, and they can't wait. this week we have got activities, so monday, the first kids are back and tomorrow t —— tomorrow evening, the youth teams are back, the women's team on wednesday so slowly, everyone is getting excited for their turn. hosp getting excited for their turn. how are ou getting excited for their turn. how are you doing _ getting excited for their turn. how are you doing financially in terms of sponsors and so on? i are you doing financially in terms of sponsors and so on?— are you doing financially in terms of sponsors and so on? i mean, it was difficult _ of sponsors and so on? i mean, it was difficult in _ of sponsors and so on? i mean, it was difficult in regards _ of sponsors and so on? i mean, it was difficult in regards to - was difficult in regards to sponsorship last season because in the lockdown, people were not sure what was going on and we had our sponsors, and then we did not finish the season, it was curtailed so we felt we were doing the sponsors a disservice by going and trying to get new sponsors for the season because last season's sponsors did not get the promotion that they

wanted so we are keeping the same sponsorship as last season but what has been our saving grace is that we just got funding from the lottery which will help us be sustainable for the next five years are. perfect. are you hoping to grow the club in that time as well? yes. perfect. are you hoping to grow the club in that time as well?— club in that time as well? yes, we are looking _ club in that time as well? yes, we are looking to _ club in that time as well? yes, we are looking to expand _ club in that time as well? yes, we are looking to expand into - club in that time as well? yes, we l are looking to expand into different services, one of the things we are looking to do is college programmes, a sports fund from september 2022 where will be offering the btec level is 1—3 in sports and that is the biggest thing we are trying to plan for next year.— plan for next year. good luck, honestly. _ plan for next year. good luck, honestly. i — plan for next year. good luck, honestly, i hope _ plan for next year. good luck, honestly, i hope it _ plan for next year. good luck, honestly, i hope it goes - plan for next year. good luck, honestly, i hope it goes well. | plan for next year. good luck, - honestly, i hope it goes well. thank you, bobby, chelsea, good luck, enjoy about being playing football with your mates, thank you for talking to us, thank you. hackney wick�*s founder and one of the star players. a single dose of the pfizer and astrazeneca vaccines was effective at stopping 62% of coronavirus infections in care homes, according to a new study. a team at university college london

looked at data from 10,000 adults in england with an average age of 86. the research also suggested those who did catch the virus after vaccination may be less infectious. the massive ever given cargo ship which has blocked the suez canal since last tuesday is almost refloated. authorities are waiting for the water level to rise at 10.30 this morning to complete the operation. 12 tug boats worked through the night to dislodge the container ship. the blockage has stopped all shipping along one of the world's most important trade routes. lets get more from bbc arabic�*s sally nabil who's in ismailia in egypt. so how have they managed to do it? i think the high tides have helped a lot in the rescue efforts carried out here in suez last night. they had a lot of equipment, more than ten tug boats have taken part in the

salvage efforts, to try and free the ship and they made the best use of the high tides overnight. we also understand that before the attempt took place, they managed to dredge around 30,000 cubic metres of sand to make room for the ship to move. according to a statement issued by the head of the suez canal authority, it is an 80% success so far and there is another attempt to refloat the ship fully in about an hour or so, refloat the ship fully in about an hour orso, and refloat the ship fully in about an hour or so, and when that happens, the ship won't be able to operate on the ship won't be able to operate on the spot. it has to run through safety checks first by a group of experts but the thing is, this is definitely a huge breakthrough and big news for egypt, for the world market and for oil prices as well. the suez canal is one of the most important trade routes around the world. more than 10% of global trade passes through the canal. the problem is now, congestion in this

waterway. more than 400 ships are stranded here, waiting to continue theirjourneys. they don't know exactly when navigation in the canal can be resumed but according to the sources we have been talking to, navigation can be backed perhaps within a few hours. qm. navigation can be backed perhaps within a few hours.— navigation can be backed perhaps within a few hours. ok, maybe we will come back— within a few hours. ok, maybe we will come back to _ within a few hours. ok, maybe we will come back to you _ within a few hours. ok, maybe we will come back to you in _ within a few hours. ok, maybe we will come back to you in about - within a few hours. ok, maybe we will come back to you in about an | will come back to you in about an hour but thank you for the moment, sally, as the final part of that operation to get the whole thing moving again. the headlines on bbc news. a major easing of lockdown has taken effect in england — with limited socialising outside — and the return of outdoor sports. the container ship that has been stuck across the suez canal has almost been fully refloated, after blocking the channel for nearly a week. the trial of the police officer accused of killing george floyd begins today. his death sparked protests around the world against police brutality and racism.

let's talk about the void. 0pening statements begin later in the trial of the form officer derek chauvin. —— outlet�*s talk about the trial of the others are accused of killing george floyd. mr floyd's death sparked the biggest protests seen in the united states since the civil rights movement of the 1960s. mr chauvin is charged with two counts of murder and one of manslaughter, as our correspondent lebo diseko reports from minneapolis. a life memorialised by a community that cannot forget. the pain of what happened here almost a year ago is still visible. this is where george floyd lay dying, a policeman kneeling on his neck for more than nine minutes as mr floyd repeatedly said, "i can't breathe." today, that former officer, derek chauvin, goes on trial for george floyd's death. he's charged with two counts of murder and one count of manslaughter. at first, minneapolis police

said that mr floyd had been resisting arrest. but the video seemed to tell a different story. chauvin was arrested. the images of george floyd on the ground begging for his life ripped open america's unhealed wounds on race and how black americans are policed. people took to the streets in cities across this country, sparking the biggest protest movement since the civil rights days. the events engulfed the white house and reverberated across the world, forcing a global reckoning on racism. nojustice, no peace! prosecute the police! for people in minneapolis, the start of the trial brings both hope and trepidation. this is not the first, you know, incidence of police brutality that has never seen justice. so i'm optimistic. but also i don't want to get my hopes up too high. i wantjustice to be served, but i don't know for sure if that will happen. and if it doesn't, ijust fear the reactions and the kickback that might happen. what do we want? justice!

when do we want it? now! this is the first time that a white police officer in this state will stand trial for the murder of a black person. chauvin's lawyer will argue that this trial is not about race. but for many, it is about the value of a black life in america. security across this city has been stepped up. barricades and fencing surround the court. 0n the eve of the trial, a vigil with george floyd's family. it shouldn't be two laws, it shouldn't be two justice systems. it shouldn't be one for white america, it shouldn't be one for black america. we are one. a moment to pause and reflect on what might lie ahead. lebo diseko, bbc news, minneapolis. and lebo diseko earlier told us what to expect in court today. at 9am local time we are expecting the opening arguments to begin, and that is when the lawyers

from both sides will eventually from both sides will essentially set out their case. for both of them, much of it we expect is going to centre around what the actual cause of george floyd's death was. for the prosecution, they will be wanting to show that it was derek chauvin's actions and they will be showing lots of video from the scene, much of it that we haven't seen before, and a lot of it we expect to be quite graphic, body cam footage and also bystanderfootage, too. the defence will be trying to show that it was actually other factors that were at play, ill health on the part of george floyd and possibly issues such as drug use. they will also want to show that derek chauvin was just following procedure and standard training for police here in this state. there is a huge amount of interest here. this is the first criminal trial that will be live broadcast in the state and that is because the judge recognised the public interest and that because of covid restrictions, people are unable to go to the court and view it in the way they might usually do.

0utdoor sports and activities are allowed from today across england, as part of the government's road map out of lockdown. tim is at hilligdon lido for us this morning. it looks gorgeous. yes, it is chilly but the atmosphere _ it looks gorgeous. yes, it is chilly but the atmosphere is _ it looks gorgeous. yes, it is chilly but the atmosphere is very - it looks gorgeous. yes, it is chilly but the atmosphere is very warm | but the atmosphere is very warm indeed because we have had so many depressing stories over the last year but this is very much the opposite, many restrictions on england easing today, amongst those, outdoor sports like swimming, tennis and golf are permitted and groups of six are allowed to meet as well as two households and the two households can include more than six people. a real change today. i'm delighted to be joined people. a real change today. i'm delighted to bejoined by people. a real change today. i'm delighted to be joined by the marvellous ladies of the lido, good morning, you look amazing. how does it feel to be back? it’s morning, you look amazing. how does it feel to be back?— it feel to be back? it's amazing. as ou it feel to be back? it's amazing. as you know. — it feel to be back? it's amazing. as you know. tim. — it feel to be back? it's amazing. as you know. tim. i— it feel to be back? it's amazing. as you know, tim, i went _ it feel to be back? it's amazing. as you know, tim, i went in _ it feel to be back? it's amazing. as you know, tim, i went in a - it feel to be back? it's amazing. as you know, tim, i went in a bid - you know, tim, iwent in a bid earlier— you know, tim, iwent in a bid eariierand— you know, tim, iwent in a bid earlierand i'm so you know, tim, iwent in a bid earlier and i'm so excited about being _ earlier and i'm so excited about being here _ earlier and i'm so excited about being here i'm going back again. see

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see people back in the water. - see people back in the water. there's— see people back in the water. there's loads of people that take part in— there's loads of people that take part in swimathons, that challenge people. _ part in swimathons, that challenge people, encourage them to get fit and the _ people, encourage them to get fit and the mental well—being, as you have heard, — and the mental well—being, as you have heard, it is believed. lots and the mental well-being, as you have heard, it is believed.- have heard, it is believed. lots of children in — have heard, it is believed. lots of children in particular _ have heard, it is believed. lots of children in particular have - have heard, it is believed. lots of children in particular have missedj children in particular have missed out on learning to swim. how worried are you by that?— are you by that? there's a whole generation _ are you by that? there's a whole generation of— are you by that? there's a whole generation of young _ are you by that? there's a whole generation of young swimmers l are you by that? there's a whole i generation of young swimmers that have not— generation of young swimmers that have not been in the water yet. before — have not been in the water yet. before lockdown, there was a waiting list of _ before lockdown, there was a waiting list of sometimes three years. so we must _ list of sometimes three years. so we must get _ list of sometimes three years. so we must get the kids back in the water and some _ must get the kids back in the water and some for the first time. what advice would _ and some for the first time. what advice would you _ and some for the first time. what advice would you give _ and some for the first time. transit advice would you give someone and some for the first time. lg“usgt advice would you give someone who is maybe swimming for the first time in many months?— many months? take it easy, first! you don't have _ many months? take it easy, first! you don't have to _ many months? take it easy, first! you don't have to thrash - many months? take it easy, first! you don't have to thrash yourselfl many months? take it easy, first! i you don't have to thrash yourself to death _ you don't have to thrash yourself to death. enjoy the water. the water is something _ death. enjoy the water. the water is something that is an easy way to get fit, but _ something that is an easy way to get fit, but really enjoy yourself, feel the neutral gravity, you float

there. — the neutral gravity, you float there, the water rushes past your body _ there, the water rushes past your body the — there, the water rushes past your body. the great thing is, there are no cameras — body. the great thing is, there are no cameras in the water and no telephones. you can escape! indeed, and many people. — telephones. you can escape! indeed, and many people. it _ telephones. you can escape! indeed, and many people, it is _ telephones. you can escape! indeed, and many people, it is the _ telephones. you can escape! indeed, and many people, it is the only - telephones. you can escape! indeed, and many people, it is the only form| and many people, it is the only form of exercise they can do because if you can't go running because you have bad knees, swimming is the other option. it has been a real challenge for a lot of people not being able to do exercises. maw; being able to do exercises. many --eole being able to do exercises. many people will _ being able to do exercises. many people will have _ being able to do exercises. many people will have lost _ being able to do exercises. many people will have lost muscle - being able to do exercises. many people will have lost muscle mass, i know _ people will have lost muscle mass, i know i_ people will have lost muscle mass, i know i have — people will have lost muscle mass, i know i have lost some, not being able to _ know i have lost some, not being able to swim and that strength is really— able to swim and that strength is really important, as you grow older. if really important, as you grow older. if you _ really important, as you grow older. if you get _ really important, as you grow older. if you get back in, go in slowly but work— if you get back in, go in slowly but work hard — if you get back in, go in slowly but work hard to bring back the strength and fitness. , .. ., ~ work hard to bring back the strength and fitness. , ., ~ , ., work hard to bring back the strength and fitness. , ., ,, , ., ., and fitness. duncan, thank you. you are groin and fitness. duncan, thank you. you are going back— and fitness. duncan, thank you. you are going back in — and fitness. duncan, thank you. you are going back in the _ and fitness. duncan, thank you. you are going back in the water? - and fitness. duncan, thank you. you are going back in the water? yes, i. are going back in the water? yes, i 'ust want are going back in the water? yes, i just want to _ are going back in the water? yes, i just want to get — are going back in the water? yes, i just want to get next _ are going back in the water? yes, i just want to get next to _ are going back in the water? yes, i just want to get next to my - are going back in the water? yes, i just want to get next to my hero! l just want to get next to my hero! not too _ just want to get next to my hero! not too close _ just want to get next to my hero! not too close. social— just want to get next to my hero! not too close. social distancing l just want to get next to my hero! | not too close. social distancing is still in place. thank you to all of you. enjoy your swim. and thank you,

duncan. many lidos opening today and this one is covert micro secure, you have to book in advance, there are cleansing stations and hand sanitiser around and also a lot of places are up —— are advising people not to swim back stroke to make it less likely that people will bump into each other in the water. with all that in mind, lots of people are embracing the ability to go and partake in outdoor sports once more today. i will leave you with some lovely images of the lado ladies enjoying the water in hillingdon. look at nicola in the flamingo coat swimming up and down while you are trying to have a serious chat, really making me laugh! she is loving it. it must be absolutely freezing! she is not in the slightest bit bothered, though. thank you, nicola, jessica, duncan and tim and thank you for your messages about what you are going to be doing in england after the easing of lockdown. this one says on instagram, after celebrating my lockdown birthday yesterday, my

zist, i lockdown birthday yesterday, my 21st, i am seeing one of my friends on wednesday who i have not seen since january 2020 and i am so excited. even though we are only in stage one, things are feeling hopeful and optimistic. that is so true. this one says, "i have been stuck in a field in lockdown in my motorhome performance. i am so excited i can take it for a drive and the sun is shining". she said she is travelling great britain in her motorhome to challenge ages and the stereotypes of old people and to champion pro—ageing. this one says, i'm off for a motorbike ride on the south coast today. and hayley says she is hoping to see her mum in the garden very soon and she can't wait. alison says people have been doing this for months... they haven't, have they? most people have been following the rules. this one says on twitter, spare a thought in your news slot for those who it will not make a difference too. there's lots of loneliness out there. just because they can people, does not

mean they have anyone to meet. that is a fair point. and this one says, i am actually anxious about the likelihood of too many people not continuing to keep their distance and be careful though i am very much looking forward to front garden visits again. what are you up to, what are you planning, who are using? when was the last time you saw them? how excited are you? all that, let me know on instagram or twitter. there is something wrong with my e—mail at the moment so don't bother with thatjust for the moment. it is going to be sunny for bits of the country but here is a really long weather forecast from carol kirkwood. hello again, the first half of the week. temperatures rising higher than we would expect at this stage in march but the second half of the weekend into easter weekend, temperatures are going to go back down and it will turn much colder. today, a weather front that has been producing a lot of rain across north—west england as we have gone through the weekend. today, it will become ensconced across the north and west of scotland. the rain that we started with the north west

england and northern ireland retreating northwards. further south, lots of clouds but the cloud continuing to break up and windy conditions. in the sunshine, temperatures rising, getting up as high as 19, 20 degrees for example across parts of the south—east, maybe even 21. but as we move further north, 19 in hull, 18 in aberdeen and 17 in belfast. through this evening and overnight come under clear skies come across parts of england and wales, once again, some mist and fog patches forming. in the south—east locally we can see some frost. the northern ireland, northern england and scotland, still a lot of cloud and still persistent rain across the north and west. temperatures in the north, 8—11, and as we come further south, four or five. a chilly start in the south but there will be a lot of sunshine from the word go. across england and wales, any mist and fog quickly clearing. the cloud breaking up across parts of northern ireland and also scotland but still persistent

rain with the risk of flooding across the north and west. temperatures in the north, eight to about 18. in the south, 22 to about 23. by wednesday, the weather front starts to sink southwards. here it is, bringing rain, increasingly turning patchy across northern ireland and scotland. cold air digs in behind with wintry showers, down to about 500 metres but as you come further south in the sunshine, highs of 23 possible. note the difference in the north where we are looking at eight in aberdeen. today, we are expecting 18 so you will certainly notice that. as we head towards the end of the week, eventually, the weather front come south and behind it, pulling in cold arctic air and you can see that represented by the blues on the chart. it is going to turn much colder as we head into the easter weekend and the start of next week as well and there is the chance of wintry showers, most of those on higher ground.

hello, this is bbc news with victoria derbyshire. the headlines. a big easing of lockdown in england — you can meet in a group of six or two households outside — and outdoor sports are back. the container ship that has been stuck across the suez canal has almost been fully refloated, after blocking the channel for nearly a week. the trial of the police officer accused of killing george floyd begins today, his death sparked protests around the world against police brutality and racism. sport, and for a full round—up from the bbc sport centre, here'sjohn watson. good morning. gareth southgate says england must improve if they're to realise their potential at this summer's euros. it comes as they made it two wins from two in world cup qualifying

after beating albania. scotland meanwhile were held to another draw, this time against israel. as ben croucher reports. faced with san marino, then albania, the expectation was for england to win both comfortably. the reality yesterday in tirana was that it should have been more comfortable than it was. harry kane dived head first into goal—scoring duties to put england in front. instead of how many, it became more how — how did kane manage to miss this? how did the albania keeper stop this? he had a helping hand from the post. albania barely threatened throughout. indeed their main contribution in front of goal was gifting the ball to england, allowing mason mount to overcome a stubborn opponent. two wins from two, the least gareth southgate would expect, you suspect. i was very pleased with the performance. we've had two good performances this week. i'm pushing for a bit more, because i think that's the standard we've got to set if we want to be a really top team. two from two for scotland too,

draws rather than wins though. with israel's vaccine roll—out success, 5,000 were allowed to watch in tel aviv. this was dor peretz scoring from quite the social distance. the same couldn't be said for the jubilant fans though. ryan fraser had the antidote to scotland's troubles. a 1—1 draw not a bad result, but the harsh reality is they'll need wins if they are to reach qatar next year. ben croucher, bbc news. after defeat to italy in their opening world cup qualifier, northern ireland were beaten again, this time in a friendly. they lost 2—1 to the usa in belfast — giovanni reyna and christian pulisic scoring for the americans, before a great strike from niall mcginn — but it was too late. chelsea are back on top in the women's super league. they won 2—0 at home to aston villa — sam kerr with both their goals — to move back above manchester city. and what a title race it's turning into, they're 2 points clear —

with four games to go. we could be in for a thrilling title race in formula one if the first grand prix is anything to go by. lewis hamilton pushed all the way for his win in bahrain. max verstappen, who had started on pole, moved ahead of hamilton with just four laps remaining. but because he'd run off the track he was ordered to hand back the lead and didn't get another chance to overtake, hamilton hanging on for victory. they said, like, he's going to catch you with ten laps to go, and i was thinking, i don't know how i'm going to do this. but, you know, we knew this weekend and through testing that we were going to be on the back foot, and there's been a lot of worry, i think, in the team. but we pulled it through. sam curran did eveything in his power to get england over the line in their one—day series decider with india in pune. chasing 330 for victory, england were falling well short, but a brilliant 95 from the 22—year—old curran took the match down to the final over —

only to fall seven runs short. so england head home having lost the test, t20 and one—day series. after a great run, british number two cameron norrie has been knocked out in the third round of the miami 0pen. he's beaten two top 20 opponents this season, including grigor dimitrov in the previous round in miami — and after going a set down to the american taylor fritz, he forced a decider. but norrie's resistance failed and he lost it 6—1. and neil robertson caught the eye again, with his snooker and his hair as he won the tour championship. he was level at 4—4 at the break, the australian won every frame in the evening session, to win10—4. it's the fifth final 0'sullivan has lost this season, since he won the world championship last august. brilliant stuff from robertson and after all that success, why cut the

hair? that's all the sport for now. sexual harassment and assault claims made by school pupils on a website may be the "next child abuse scandal that engulfs the nation," according to police. a police helpline is to be set up to report incidents, after thousands of allegations were posted, most of them about the behaviour of other pupils. the website everyone's invited was set up last year as a place where victims could post anonymous accounts of abuse they had suffered. it's now received more than 7,000 testimonies — including accounts from children as young as nine. ministers say anyone making allegations will get support and protection. with me is chief constable simon bailey. he's the lead officer for operation hydrant and the national police chiefs' council lead for child protection. alsojoining me is soma sara, founder of the website everyone's invited.

welcome soma sara, i wonder if you could give our audience the kind of stories being posted on your website. ., , , , website. so, on the website these are stories — website. so, on the website these are stories of _ website. so, on the website these are stories of rape _ website. so, on the website these are stories of rape culture. - website. so, on the website these are stories of rape culture. so, i are stories of rape culture. so, when behaviour that isn't normal is normalised. things like sexual harassment, groping at a christmas party, image —based abuse, things like revenge porn, nonconsensual sharing of intimate photos and general sexism and misogyny. when thoughts and behaviours and attitudes in society and environment have the effect of normalising and sexual violence. when things like up—skirting, this can act as a gateway to more extreme criminal acts like rape and sexual assault. simon bailey, you are expecting what has been described as a tsunami of allegations once the helpline is set up, why?

allegations once the helpline is set u - , wh ? ~ �* . .. allegations once the helpline is set u,wh? �* , allegations once the helpline is set u,wh? �* allegations once the helpline is set u,wh 7. �* , up, why? well, i'd take us both back to november— up, why? well, i'd take us both back to november 2016 _ up, why? well, i'd take us both back to november 2016 and _ up, why? well, i'd take us both back to november 2016 and the _ up, why? well, i'd take us both back to november 2016 and the work - up, why? well, i'd take us both back to november 2016 and the work you | to november 2016 and the work you did with _ to november 2016 and the work you did with andy woodward and the resulting — did with andy woodward and the resulting explosion of footballers and victims of abuse coming forward. i and victims of abuse coming forward. i have _ and victims of abuse coming forward. i have no— and victims of abuse coming forward. i have no reason to think that what soma _ i have no reason to think that what soma has — i have no reason to think that what soma has done very courageously is very similar— soma has done very courageously is very similarto soma has done very courageously is very similar to what andy did with the resulting outcomes and i think we have _ the resulting outcomes and i think we have to — the resulting outcomes and i think we have to recognise the number of testimonials on the website has not far short _ testimonials on the website has not far short of— testimonials on the website has not far short of doubled in the space of a week_ far short of doubled in the space of a week and — far short of doubled in the space of a week and i think we would all recognise — a week and i think we would all recognise as more and more victims have the _ recognise as more and more victims have the courage to come forward that we _ have the courage to come forward that we have a real problem here and as a result _ that we have a real problem here and as a result of— that we have a real problem here and as a result of what soma has done, more _ as a result of what soma has done, more is _ as a result of what soma has done, more is coming to light, more will come _ more is coming to light, more will come to— more is coming to light, more will come to light and the police service has a _ come to light and the police service has a responsibility to go and investigate those allegations of a criminal— investigate those allegations of a criminal nature. who; investigate those allegations of a criminal nature.—

investigate those allegations of a criminal nature. why do you think there is this _ criminal nature. why do you think there is this culture _ criminal nature. why do you think there is this culture in _ criminal nature. why do you think there is this culture in some - there is this culture in some schools and further education colleges and universities? i think there has been _ colleges and universities? i think there has been an _ colleges and universities? i think there has been an erosion - colleges and universities? i think there has been an erosion of - colleges and universities? i think there has been an erosion of an i there has been an erosion of an understanding of what normal relationships look like and what normal— relationships look like and what normal sexual relationships look like, _ normal sexual relationships look like. so — normal sexual relationships look like, so much of that has been driven— like, so much of that has been driven by— like, so much of that has been driven by the volume of pornographic material— driven by the volume of pornographic material now being consumed and the sexualisation of women, and there has been _ sexualisation of women, and there has been a — sexualisation of women, and there has been a breakdown in the understanding and appreciation of what a _ understanding and appreciation of what a normal relationship looks like between young men and young women, _ like between young men and young women, and it's coming to the fore in the _ women, and it's coming to the fore in the testimonies we are now seeing on the _ in the testimonies we are now seeing on the website. in the testimonies we are now seeing on the website-— on the website. soma, what is your view about — on the website. soma, what is your view about why _ on the website. soma, what is your view about why this _ on the website. soma, what is your view about why this behaviour - view about why this behaviour appears to be prevalent amongst some young men? i appears to be prevalent amongst some ouna men? . ., ., ., young men? i agree with simon and i would also like _ young men? i agree with simon and i would also like to _ young men? i agree with simon and i would also like to add _ young men? i agree with simon and i would also like to add i _ young men? i agree with simon and i would also like to add i think - young men? i agree with simon and i would also like to add i think it's - would also like to add i think it's particularly as well the

normalisation amongst peers. so, abuse is normalised and these things can be perpetuated. i think it's really important to encourage our children and teenagers to have, to be empowered to stand up to their friends and call at this behaviour because i think that's probably the most influential space. i because i think that's probably the most influential space.— most influential space. i was readina most influential space. i was reading some _ most influential space. i was reading some of _ most influential space. i was reading some of the - most influential space. i was - reading some of the testimonies at the weekend, by the way, it is nearly up to 8000 now, it was just over 7000 this morning. some of the claims from women, you know, i was at a party, i claims from women, you know, i was ata party, i had had a claims from women, you know, i was at a party, i had had a few drinks, suddenly there was a male pupil on top of me, his friend was guarding the door so no one would come in and he had sex with me. it was only when i told my friend the next day that she said, that's actually rape. how is that normal? that is really

shocking. is that normal? that is really shocking-— is that normal? that is really shocking. ~ , ~' .. is that normal? that is really shocking. ~ , ,. ., ., shocking. absolutely. i think a lot of it is to do _ shocking. absolutely. i think a lot of it is to do with _ shocking. absolutely. i think a lot of it is to do with the _ shocking. absolutely. i think a lot of it is to do with the fact - shocking. absolutely. i think a lot of it is to do with the fact that - shocking. absolutely. i think a lot of it is to do with the fact that i i of it is to do with the fact that i believe we live in a shane culture where sexual violence is so stigmatised. —— shame culture. so, when survivors come forward, people don't believe them so how can they come forward? people are hiding these from adults and their peers and its devastating for a survivor to come forward after being so vulnerable and to be given the suggestion that what they are saying isn't valid can be earth—shattering. simon bailey, do you have any evidence that schools may have covered up what has been going on in their establishment? i covered up what has been going on in their establishment?— their establishment? i don't have any evidence _ their establishment? i don't have any evidence that _ their establishment? i don't have any evidence that this _ their establishment? i don't have any evidence that this moment i their establishment? i don't have any evidence that this moment in time _ any evidence that this moment in time but — any evidence that this moment in time but let's look at what took place _ time but let's look at what took place within football. we know now that the _ place within football. we know now that the club is covered up abuse that the club is covered up abuse that was— that the club is covered up abuse that was taking place and we know

while _ that was taking place and we know while there were concerns about some coaches _ while there were concerns about some coaches and _ while there were concerns about some coaches and trainers, those concerns were ignored. i have every reason to suspect— were ignored. i have every reason to suspect that — were ignored. i have every reason to suspect that in some schools, in some _ suspect that in some schools, in some universities and colleges, and it will— some universities and colleges, and it willjust _ some universities and colleges, and it willjust be some, allegations will have — it willjust be some, allegations will have been not dealt with and treated _ will have been not dealt with and treated in— will have been not dealt with and treated in the same way, in fact already— treated in the same way, in fact already i've had an e—mail from a sixth— already i've had an e—mail from a sixth form — already i've had an e—mail from a sixth form student talking about how she raised _ sixth form student talking about how she raised serious concerns within her sixth— she raised serious concerns within her sixth form about abuse and the school _ her sixth form about abuse and the school have — her sixth form about abuse and the school have done nothing with it. i think— school have done nothing with it. i think it's _ school have done nothing with it. i think it's not unreasonable to suspect— think it's not unreasonable to suspect that this is ongoing. i think— suspect that this is ongoing. i think head teachers and governors have a _ think head teachers and governors have a responsibility to review their— have a responsibility to review their safeguarding arrangements, to look at _ their safeguarding arrangements, to look at the _ their safeguarding arrangements, to look at the culture that exists within— look at the culture that exists within the school setting and to make _ within the school setting and to make sure that, as soma has said, that it _ make sure that, as soma has said, that it is _ make sure that, as soma has said, that it is called out. if misogyny

and sexual harassment is called out, then actually we could start to make some _ then actually we could start to make some raids — then actually we could start to make some raids into this. but that isn't going _ some raids into this. but that isn't going to _ some raids into this. but that isn't going to undo the damage that has already— going to undo the damage that has already been done with the inevitable number of victims i suspect— inevitable number of victims i suspect will be coming forward —— make _ suspect will be coming forward —— make some — suspect will be coming forward —— make some roads into this. what suspect will be coming forward -- make some roads into this. what do ou think make some roads into this. what do you think of — make some roads into this. what do you think of schools _ make some roads into this. what do you think of schools who _ make some roads into this. what do you think of schools who may - make some roads into this. what do you think of schools who may have l you think of schools who may have covered up sexual assault or harassment?— covered up sexual assault or harassment? , ., , , harassment? they have completely failed in their _ harassment? they have completely failed in their safeguarding - failed in their safeguarding responsibilities and parents send their children to school to be educated, but also with an absolute expectation that they will be safeguarded and within the school setting _ safeguarded and within the school setting they are safe. that's safe from _ setting they are safe. that's safe from violence, misogyny, sexual harassment and unfortunately, i think— harassment and unfortunately, i think we — harassment and unfortunately, i think we are going to come to learn that in— think we are going to come to learn that in a _ think we are going to come to learn that in a number of settings that hasn't _ that in a number of settings that hasn't been the case.— hasn't been the case. initially, i think on your — hasn't been the case. initially, i think on your website, - hasn't been the case. initially, i think on your website, there i hasn't been the case. initially, i l think on your website, there were hasn't been the case. initially, i - think on your website, there were a lot of allegations involving private schools. it has widened, having looked at it this weekend, some

universities are named and there are also schools in the state sector. is it predominantly a private school problem? i it predominantly a private school roblem? ., ., problem? i would disagree with that. i believe problem? i would disagree with that. i believe rape — problem? i would disagree with that. i believe rape culture _ problem? i would disagree with that. i believe rape culture is _ problem? i would disagree with that. i believe rape culture is a _ i believe rape culture is a universal— i believe rape culture is a universal problem, i think it's everywhere, it's in all schools and universities — everywhere, it's in all schools and universities and all of society. part _ universities and all of society. part of— universities and all of society. part of the reason why the private sector— part of the reason why the private sector has — part of the reason why the private sector has been emphasised earlier on is _ sector has been emphasised earlier on is because of my own background. iwent— on is because of my own background. i went to _ on is because of my own background. i went to a _ on is because of my own background. i went to a private school and i grew _ i went to a private school and i grew up — i went to a private school and i grew up in— i went to a private school and i grew up in london, so a lot of the posts _ grew up in london, so a lot of the posts coming in were from that demographic. as the days have gone on we've _ demographic. as the days have gone on we've seen a significant increase and widening of that demographic and ithink— and widening of that demographic and i think that _ and widening of that demographic and i think that shows that rape culture is universal — i think that shows that rape culture is universal and that means everyone, everyone in society has a responsibility to work to tackle this problem.— responsibility to work to tackle this roblem. . ., ., ., this problem. what would you say to an bod this problem. what would you say to anybody watching — this problem. what would you say to anybody watching now _ this problem. what would you say to anybody watching now who - this problem. what would you say to anybody watching now who is - this problem. what would you say to anybody watching now who is a - this problem. what would you say to | anybody watching now who is a young person, who has experienced

something like this and are considering whether to contact the police? should they? i am anticipating _ police? should they? i am anticipating that _ police? should they? i am anticipating that a - police? should they? i am l anticipating that a dedicated helpline will be established in the next few days. it will be a link to soma's website and i would encourage every victim to have the confidence to come forward, to speak to the experts on the helpline. if appropriate, there will be a referral made to 0peration hydrant and police forces across england and wales will coordinate a response and come forward with the confidence that you will be believed and we will do everything we can to support you. will do everything we can to support ou. ., .. will do everything we can to support ou. ., ., .,, will do everything we can to support ou. ., ., , you. you will treat those people with the same _ you. you will treat those people with the same respect _ you. you will treat those people with the same respect and - you. you will treat those people with the same respect and care | you. you will treat those people i with the same respect and care and courtesy as you treated those people who came forward to report allegations of historic abuse in

football? ~ , , ., , allegations of historic abuse in football? ~ , , ., allegations of historic abuse in football? ~ , ., ., ., football? absolutely, and for anyone who watched — football? absolutely, and for anyone who watched those _ football? absolutely, and for anyone who watched those three _ football? absolutely, and for anyone who watched those three incredibly l who watched those three incredibly powerful documentaries on the bbc last week, you can see, it is difficult, of course it is difficult but also with a sense of relief for those players who had the courage and confidence to come forward and talk about their abuse. it brings, for some people, some form of resolution and those programmes were some of the most powerful television i've seen in a long, long time. the importance of being believed came through so very, very clearly. be confident, knowing you're going to be listened to and treated with absolute respect and care and knowing there are expert police officers who will support you and help you through the process. thank ou ve help you through the process. thank you very much. _ help you through the process. thank you very much. we _ help you through the process. thank you very much, we really _ help you through the process. thank you very much, we really appreciate your time, you very much, we really appreciate yourtime, simon you very much, we really appreciate your time, simon bailey he was on the national police chiefs' council and is the lead on child protection, and is the lead on child protection, and soma sara, thank you. soma setup

the everyone's invited website which you can post on. as simon bailey said, there will be a dedicated helpline set up in the coming days. the documentary mr bailey was referring to is on bbc iplayer and is called football's darkest secret. it is really moving and hard—hitting and detailed catalogue of what happened when it came to football abuse over many years. you can hear from many, many survivors who spoke with immense dignity and courage, it is on bbc iplayer right now. the headlines on bbc news. a big easing of lockdown in england — you can meet in a group of six or two households outside — and outdoor sports are back. the container ship that has been stuck across the suez canal has almost been fully refloated, after blocking the channel for nearly a week. the trial of the police officer accused of killing george floyd begins today, his death sparked protests around

the world against police brutality and racism. the mexican government has published a report which says that the actual figure of covid—19—related deaths in the country is far higher than previously acknowledged. from mexico city, will grant reports. as mexicans still reeled from the news that the country has surpassed 200,000 deaths from covid, it's now increasingly clear that that figure was a gross underestimate. the government itself has now admitted that the real figure is some 60% higher, more than 320,000 lives lost from the virus. there are several reasons for the difference. from the very beginning, testing in mexico has been far lower than in other parts of the world. as the pandemic worsened, many of those infected with covid—19 were unable to find a bed in the public hospitals and many thousands died at home — partly explaining the discrepancy

between the statistics. but critics have also blamed the president, andres manuel lopez 0brador. he is accused of constantly downplaying the severity of the crisis, of not ordering a swift lockdown. even now, he refuses to wear a facemask in many public settings. the government said it had to strike a balance between lockdown and keeping the economy afloat, and it insists it's working hard to obtain vaccines from around the world, with 2.5 million doses coming from the united states and more from china. however, the roll—out has been patchy at best with big cities still chronically underserved. whether the excess deaths figures place mexico above brazil in the number of covid—19 related deaths is hard to know for sure, but certainly it underlines the severity of the problem in the country. a great many people are still dying from the disease on a daily basis, and unless the vaccination programme

picks up soon, many more will add to the grim total before the situation is truly brought under control. will grant, news, mexico city. just under three weeks ago, bbc news filmed at a primary school in lincolnshire as — like hundreds of others — it reopened to all pupils after lockdown. but since we visited, covid has swept through the rural community, so how is the school coping? danny savage has been back to find out. just under three weeks ago, you could feel the relief, humour and happiness as huttoft primary school reopened after lockdown. this is it. it's not going to happen again. we're back and hopefully it will be forever. now, things are very different. there are no pupils and no teachers.

not even key workers' children. the school is closed. covid has gone through this community, collapsing every bubble. yeah, it's pretty devastating. it's something that we never expected. even the head teacher is self—isolating at home. we talked on a video call. up until this point, we'd had two cases in school. we'd actually lost four days. that was all, four days since september. and it's come back with a vengeance. and it's not something that we anticipated. i don't think we were complacent, we'd got everything in place. we weren't naive about the threat. but actually this has hit home quite hard. at the start of this month, we saw bobby being dropped off. it was like starting school all over again for this 4—year—old. he's now back at home learning. his mum still has to work and is thoroughly fed up. gutted, really gutted, yeah. i think it'sjust, that's the new normal now for him now. is that the worry,

the long term thing? that this willjust keep repeating? yeah, yeah. this is something we're going to be living with now for the next year. just getting used to all the bubbles closing and reopening and closing, so. something to prepare for in the future now. lots of schools have had cases of covid since they reopened, but few have had to close completely like this one. but it just shows that schools have a bumpy year ahead, because they are full of people who are not vaccinated. the hope is that the easter holidays will be a fire break and give everyone a chance to isolate and recover. then the children and staff will be back. danny savage, bbc news, huttoft in lincolnshire. back injanuary, salisbury cathedral hit the headlines after its organists began playing live music to visitors following it became a mass coronavirus vaccination centre.

that did not make sense! since then the team have played a staggering 270 hours of music to more than 25,000 guests receiving theirjabs. it's been such a success that they're now releasing an album to raise money for nhs charities together. since we started the vaccinations here at the cathedral, in particular i felt a close bond with health workers and volunteers. and a lot of the music featured we've been playing at the vaccination sessions, so the mood is one of calm, one of music which is widely appealing, and i hope that it reaches far and wide and that it's a good way for us to be able to say thank you to our heroes working for the nhs. venues that provide outdoor activities are a vital for their communities — and as we've been hearing, their reopening in england will be a welcome return for many. park lane stables in

south west london — which had faced closure during lockdown — was saved by donations from the public, as fiona lamdin reports. it's an annual tradition. now safe and secure for years to come. 0n palm sunday, woody, who is playing jesus, rides marcus through the streets to the local church. well, i'm not a horse rider. but the stables are absolutely amazing because they're really, really inclusive, especially for people living with disabilities. just walking up the road and seeing them clip—clopping along, you know. it's just lovely, just lovely. but last month, these stables were due to be sold. the community had a week to raise £500,000. 350 disabled people are relying on us, so i absolutely have to do it for them. what a difference 24 hours makes. all day, the moneyjust kept coming in, by phone, in person and online.

thank you so much. pleasure. they had just seven days to raise the rest of the money, and unbelievably, by mid—morning, they had done it. today's total is £1.5 million, enough for the stables and a field. well, six weeks on, the money and the letters are still coming. this one says, "i'm ten years old, i have autism, i'm donating my pocket money because i love riding". and this one from a 90—year—old, who says she is donating her pension. hello, louis, i'm really happy to say we are open again, so i was calling to see if you wanted to come along on wednesday. as of today, organised outdoor sports in england can restart and these stables will welcome back its 350 riders. one of those is 13—year—old zac, who has learning difficulties. ilike riding. you love riding? yeah. zac comes either every week

or every other week, and it's one of the highlights of his week. and he talks about it, are we going riding, are we going riding? yeah, could you come at 9am? the prime minister has made it clear about lockdown that i couldn't see my teachers or friends, it's come back now and we are getting back to school. and we're going to go riding again. it's changed now. share school. and we're going to go riding again. it's changed now.— again. it's changed now. are you ha - ? again. it's changed now. are you happy? yeah- — it will feel better, because we know that we can stay here forever. they went into lockdown terrified they would lose it all but as they reopened — they would lose it all but as they reopened today, their home is safe with their— reopened today, their home is safe with their stables saved. thank you for your messages about what you are planning today if you

are in england. 0ne viewer says, it's the school run and then work but today just feels lighter, better and happier all round. the sun coming out is also a wonderful sign things are changing. enjoy your day, everyone. another viewer says he's looking forward to seeing his mates and his family. another viewer says, i'm working all day but looking forward to my daughter and grandchildren on friday to celebrate her 39th together outside. i've not seen her since christmas day, i cannot wait. 0ther theorists say, we will be having a barbecue tonight with two friends, beer, burgers and friends, at last. and, amongst many others, another viewer was happy with the two ladies at the light day, it made me happy to see them,

good news. —— the two ladies at the lido. now it's time for a look at the weather with carole. hello again. the first half of this week, we're going to see temperatures rise higher than we'd expect at this stage in march. the second half of the week ending into the easter weekend, temperatures are going to go back down. it's going to turn much colder. today we've got this weather front, it's been producing a lot of rain across north—west england as we've gone through the course of the weekend. today it will become ensconced across the north and west of scotland. the rain we started with in north—west england and northern ireland retreating northwards. further south, there's a lot of cloud but it continues to break up. windy conditions, in the sunshine today we should see temperatures rise. we'll see temperatures getting up as high as 19—20, for example. across parts of the south—east, maybe even 21. as we move further north, 19 in hull, 18 in aberdeen and 17 in belfast. now through this evening and overnight, under clear skies across parts of england and wales, once again there will be some mist

and fog patches forming. in the south—east, locally we could see some frost. but the northern ireland, northern england and scotland, still a lot of cloud and still this persistent rain across the north and the west. temperatures in the north, 8—11. as we come further south we are looking at 4—5. a chilly start in the south, but there will be a lot of sunshine from the word go across england and wales, any mist and fog quickly clearing. also the cloud breaking up across parts of northern ireland and scotland, but still persistent rain with the risk of flooding across the north and the west. temperatures in the north, 8—18. in the south, 22—23. by wednesday, the weather front starts to sink southwards. here it is, bringing some rain, increasingly turning patchy across northern ireland and scotland. cold air digs in behind with wintry showers down to about 500m. as you come further south, in the sunshine we have highs of 23. note the difference in the north. we are looking at eight in aberdeen. today, we're expecting 18.

so you certainly will notice that. as we head towards the end of the week, eventually our weather front does come south. behind it we pull in cold arctic air, and you can see that represented by the blues in the chart here. so, it is going to turn much colder as we head into the easter weekend and the start of next week as well. and there is the chance of wintry showers — most of those on higher ground.

this is bbc news. hello, i'm victoria derbyshire. these are the latest headlines in the uk and around the world. a big easing of lockdown in england. you can meet in a group of six or two households outside, and outdoor sports are back. today is the day! in england anyway, so let me know what you're planning, who are you going to see, what's happening. send me a message on instagram, twitter or e—mail. the container ship that's been stuck across the suez has almost been fully refloated, after blocking the channel for nearly a week. the trial of the police officer accused of killing george floyd begins today. his death sparked protests around the world against police brutality and racism.