now here's something you don't hear very often. this bank holiday has been confirmed as the hottest day of the year so far. internet pc)a temperature of 24.6 degrees has been recorded at kinloss in moray. that beats the previous high set in march in west london. our correspondent sanchia berg has more from brighton. it's fairly busy, i would say, but not absolutely packed, as you can probably see from the pictures from the helicopter. it's been busy with people coming from other parts of the country. i've been speaking to families who have come from the west midlands, for example. they said it was almost normal. they were delighted to enjoy the hot weather, but they were a little bit apprehensive about covid and i think that's generally the feeling here, that people are relieved, but they don't feel it's quite over yet. the shops are really thrilled to see people back. local residents not quite so enthusiastic because they are worried

that they could bring, these visitors, an unwelcome visitor with them, as the council put it, which is more covid infections. the rates really dropped here in brighton over the last few weeks and local people are worried that the influx could bring it back. now it's time for a look at the weather with darren bett. hello there. strong sunshine today, lots of sunshine around through the rest of the afternoon and into the evening as well. we did start with some areas of cloud, particularly through the midlands, but those have cleared away. just a bit of cloud flirting with some of those eastern coasts of scotland for a while, where it is a little cooler, but otherwise we are looking at temperatures hitting the low 20s, perhaps 2a or 25 around the london area. plenty of sunshine to end the day. and for many overnight, it will stay dry and clear, there's not going to be as much low cloud coming in are from off the north sea. mainly affecting parts of yorkshire, lincolnshire and into eastern areas of scotland. for many, after the warmth and the sunshine of the day, overnight temperatures should remain in double figures.

heading into tomorrow, and most of that misty low cloud will clear fairly quickly in the morning. a few patches could be close to some of those north sea coasts, up into eastern scotland, but otherwise it is going to be dry and there will be lots of sunshine around. the wind will be light. sunshine will be strong again. temperatures maybe a shade higher than today, peaking at 25 or 26. hello, this is bbc news with joanna gosling. the headlines: the fight against coronavirus steps up a gear with england's largest mass vaccination centre opening, with the potential to give 15,000 doses in one day. it comes amid warnings from some scientists that the final stage of unlocking in england — due onjune 21st — should be delayed by a few weeks. the government says its taking things "one step at a time". a temporary ban on bailiff—enforced evictions, introduced in england at the start of the pandemic, comes to an end.

china announces that families can now have three children — up from the current limit of two — as data shows a steep decline in the number of births. 0pposition politicians in israel continue their talks and look close to a deal, which would end the premiership of benjamin netanyahu. people flock to beaches on bank holiday monday, on the hottest day of the year so far. now on bbc news, clive myrie and adina campbell report on the global impact of george floyd's death. and a warning — there are some images in this programme some viewers may find distressing. what's his name? george floyd! nojustice, no peace! no racist police!

most of us can remember where we were when we first watched that video — the killing of george floyd by derek chauvin, the police officer who knelt on his neck for more than nine minutes. one year on, we are going to take a look at the impact of what happened worldwide after global protests over the killing. we begin here in america, in missouri, st louis county, where the main city has the highest level of civilian deaths at the hands of the police. what can be done to improve relations between officers and the public they serve? what happens when communities are under siege? for me to feel that even with my collar on that i have to be armed, is pretty depressing. under siege from violence,

the bitter harvest of decades of neglect and poverty. but under siege, too, from those meant to defeat the violence, bad cops poisoning public opinion. i see comments on facebook and things of that nature, you know, this is all police want to do is kill us. but can things be turned around and public trust regained in the st louis region, the worst area in america for civilian deaths at the hands of the police? before george floyd, there was michael brown in the st louis suburb of ferguson. in 2014 the 18—year—old was shot six times after an altercation with a police officer. he was unarmed.

hurt and angry, a community raged. you must disperse immediately, this is no longer a peaceful protest! supercharging a depressingly familiar debate about us policing. meet patrol officer britney richardson. a 12—year veteran who helped battle the rioters. so this is the neighbourhood where michael brown died? yeah. he has a memorial right there. pensive in the memory of danger. 0ne habit brings comfort. you pray every day? yeah. every day. i pray over my kids�* room before i leave, make sure

that they are safe and they know they're loved. you worry that you just won't get home to them? i might not. all right, greater fairfax. elsewhere in st louis county, the reverend darryl gray organises volunteers to distribute masks to protect against coronavirus in the local neighborhood. it's a poor community, sometimes dangerous, too. the man of god has a plan. i tell people i wear a collar, but i'm not stupid. the beleif that god will do everything for us and we have to do nothing for ourselves, that's not faith, that's superstition, and that can get you killed. and that's why carry the gun? that's why, yeah.

it's the violence of parts of this area, born out of years of neglect and deprivation, that, for the police, requires a tough response. police have told us very openly that when they go into the black community, they are going to over—police because there's a fear. they're going to come and heavy, they're going to come in fast and they're going to get out fast. but you understand that? of course i do. that makes sense? it makes a lot of sense, but police about to take some responsibility for a lack of trust. trust — a precious commodity between the police and policed. slowly being rebuilt in the years after michael brown's death. commanderjason armstrong has led the ferguson police department for the last two years. i cannot guarantee or promise

you that there is not going to be a police shooting. what i can promise and guarantee is that we're going to handle that problem, that mistake the right way. we have a duty to report policy. if another department sees an officer committing violations or even breaking the law, that officer becomes a witness and has a duty to report it. and if they don't report it the penalties, the repercussions for them are almost as significant as the individual that's committing the violence or the infraction. it is, however, a long journey to redemption, easily derailed. and the death of george floyd has damaged attempts for police forces everywhere to repair links with the people they serve. i think it set law enforcement back

across this country. sometimes things look bad on video. this one was bad. and for all the progress that we had made sense ferguson, it wiped it out like that. he was the first person i worked with that was shot and killed. he came back to his neighbourhood to make a difference and was murdered. there is a frustration that public confidence in the police can be smashed in an instant despite some officers making the ultimate sacrifice. and the most recent death? this man. yes, sir. what happen? what happened ? he was responding to a call last year and was ambushed and killed. but studies show far more civilians are killed by the police than the other way around. as america marks the one—year anniversary of george floyd's death,

can there be reconciliation? for reverend darrell gray, that would mean acknowledging we are all human beings whether or not we wear a badge. when i saw the verdict and i watched it and i saw the look on chauvin�*s face, i saw a human being. if we despise hatred, let us not become it. if we despise bigotry, let us not become bigots. we cannot become what we despise. american notions of freedom and a state apparatus that's supposed to act in the interest of all citizens comes, of course, from france. liberte, egalite, fraternite are ideas that underpin the us constitution, but the death of george floyd

was a teachable moment the other way around. what could france learn from the tragedy? spring sunshine bathes a land. spring sunshine bathes a land ill at ease. beneath the tranquility swirls a tempest on race. all these people should be wearing masks due to covid, even outdoors. the fine, 135 euros. but the police turn a blind eye. yet not too far away, different tactics. two men who happen to be black are stopped and questioned for not wearing masks. 0ne bystander reassures and complies. but our presence angers the police. one of our team is told by a female officer to go bleep herself.

this officer tells us we are not allowed to film, but that's not true. angry, they disappear. it was hoped winds of change would blow when george floyd died. 12 months ago, so much seemed possible. tens of thousands marched here, joining millions in global protests. over a death that resonated, especially in black and arab communities of france, where other men have died in police custody. yet a year later, more, not fewer, laws are being introduced that could insulate violent officers from prosecution. shamin chronicles the french police brutality. he's punching him the face. two police officers. yes, yes.

his footage of the violence he posts on instagram, but it's a risky business. in this video, his friend has been stopped by police and an officer sees him filming. a terrible indictment of modern france. there is no video of the last moments, he died in police custody in 2016.

in reconstructions, media organisations have tried to piece together what happened when the 24—year—old ran for police in a suburb north of paris after failing to show his identity card. but his sister says the evidence is clear the police beat and killed him, despite a court ruling that her brother died of natural causes she retraces his final steps. and down the street, the police station where adama was declared dead. if anyone can build a prosecution case against the police for police brutality, it's this man. a human rights lawyer, he represents several people attacked by officers.

should i be worried walking down parisian streets at night because i'm black? i should be worried? the fact that this man music producer is black say his lawyers wasn't lost on the officers who beat him in his own recording studio. a security camera captured every punch and kick after he was stopped by police for not wearing a mask outside his front door. the video stunned france with president macron tweeting his disgust.

and yet, say critics, faith placed in him on his election as president to tackle racism in france is ebbing away as he attempts to curry favour with voters on the right before elections next year. they see new security laws, including the arrest of anyone filming the police and maliciously making the images public, as an attempt to cling onto power. it's often those who are black or arab in france who have no power and are 20 times more likely to be stopped by police than anyone who's white. the ministry of interior didn't want to comment on the issues raised in our report. but the police told us they are not races and point to increases in violent crime and drugs offences and was proof of the difficultjob they do. however, there is an acknowledgement

about the deficit of trust between young people and the police. the generation for us actually is lost. we think we lost a generation. but we want to fight for the next generation of people. france simply cannot turn its back on any of its citizens. and president macron needs to fulfil his promise before taking office of creating a new compact between the police and the public. failure to do so dooms notjust perhaps this generation, but also the next. what lessons were learned after the death of george floyd? notjust here in france, but perhaps in america's closest ally, britain? the black lives matter movement seemed to find common cause. adina campbell reports from warwickshire in central england.

everyone here today can make a difference, whether you have privilege or you don't. leamington spa, worlds apart from where george floyd was murdered in minneapolis. i thought about 20 people were going to show up, never 700 so... this community, like many others, took to the street last summer. united, calling for change. it's ourjob to make sure this doesn't happen again. cheyenne williams organised the protest. she was 17 at the time. i hadn't seen that many people in leamington come together for one cause. when you grown up in a place where you thought people didn't really like you, it can be quite isolating, especially being a young black woman. you don't see a lot of people who look like you. it's a lot of stares, sometimes negative comments. you find yourself feeling like an outsider.

i have been a victim of racism all my life. i've been spat on, i've been racially abused in the streets, bullied in school, i had an incident where someone threw dirt on me. those things things made me stronger and gave me the power to speak up about black lives matter. hundreds of thousands of people in the uk took part in antiracism marches in the aftermath of george floyd murder, raising questions about policing. less than 2% of officers in the uk are black — a disproportionate representation of britain today. as a young black man, i was stopped and searched. i know the struggles and difficulties. it's helpful for the community to see police officers that obviously look and sound like them. and to acknowledge what the community are saying,

they are the ones that actually be measuring our progress and not the other way around. the gravity of george floyd's murder has caused some people to take an unexpected, different career path. watched the entire video from start to finish. i wept, i shook and it kind of changed my life. actor nicholas bailey is now an academic and university lecturer. i began to think, well, "how can i help black people? mixed heritage people? how do i reflect on my own experiences of systemic institutional racism and microaggressions and everything else that_ i've suffered personally?" and how do i make that work and become something positive?" so i started to segue into equality, diversity and inclusion and i'm now studying that area to see how

leadership can be more equitable. in coventry, campaigners have been reflecting on the last 12 months. the only way we can progress is by generating these conversations. yeah, they've been going on for a long time, but the conversations are changing. before it wasjust racism is bad because it's "i hate black people", but now we're beginning to understand that racism is a system and there's levels to it. it begins as small as a microaggressions, implicit bias, and now white people are becoming more aware of biases. things, "can i shorten your name? it's too hard to pronounce." the reason we're here in the first place is because people are either uneducated or wrongly educated, so we can progress without education, and that is happening. yeah, i had like to think that when i'm older we won't be having the same conversation. are we in a better place a year on?

i'm hoping that people have taken a look at the last year and seen what people can do in terms of coming together. different races showing solidarity around something so horrific. when i try to talk about these - things to other white people my age, they say, "i can't be racist. because i'm a good person," and they fail to see that nuance not being something that made be - what you're doing or. that you choose to do. but there are things that you do i because of the society that we live in that discriminate against black| people because of an assumption and biases that you have. i think people are unwilling | to have those conversations because they don't want to look at themselves as bad people. . the kind of naive and sensitive nature, the way we talk about race, is the reason why every ten to 15 years we get a pushback from the natives, white people getting a bit,

feeling like, actually, they don't have the space to be able to speak openly. cancel culture means that people are scared. they are scared to have those conversations. in case they say something wrong. i've had white people ask me if it's ok to refer to me as black. that's how scared they are of using the wrong word because they genuinely want to be part of the conversation. the majority of people believe that we should be equal. that doesn't mean they don't hold problematic biases and beliefs. we all do. but if we haven't got space to be wrong, if we haven't got space to talk openly, then we don't change as a society. we just end up in silos. and that pushes dangerous thoughts and dangerous people further and further underground. say his name! george floyd! the protests have been many, a movement reignited.

but what next? this is a marathon, not a sprint. you can't turn cultures around. it's a huge ship, it takes a while to turn. i think we have to commit, i think we have to take individual responsibility. we really need these young people with all these different backgrounds to come in and shape the type of police service our community deserve and need. and bring their perspective, bring their culture to the organisation. i believe that we are on our way to an equal society. _ it's just going to take a lot . of work and it takes activists like myself to continue leading the way to apology. _ —— equality. i always say if you're uncomfortable hearing about racism, imagine how| uncomfortable people - are who are experiencing it. it's an uncomfortable topic, but usually the most - uncomfortable conversations

are the ones worth having. l of course it wasn'tjust in britain, america and france where the debate over police brutality raged after the death of george floyd. from canada to australia, south africa to germany, there was a very public reckoning about how those who are charged with protecting us all are supposed to behave — a reckoning long overdue. hello there. as far as bank holiday weekends go, this has been one of the better ones. we did have some cloud for a while earlier on today, particularly through the midlands, but that has melted away — plenty of sunshine through the rest of the day. a bit of cloud just flirting with some of these north sea coasts. another warm day, temperatures typically into the low 20s, could make 2a or 25 in the london area.

heading into this evening, then, a fine end to the day, plenty of sunshine to end the day. 0vernight, many places will keep clearer skies, not expecting as much of that low cloud to push inland, mainly affecting parts of yorkshire, lincolnshire and to some eastern areas of scotland. after the warm sunshine of today, temperatures for many overnight should remain in double figures as well. heading into tomorrow, there will be some areas of low cloud to start the day, but those should tend to lift and break up, the sunshine coming through in the morning. still, there may be some of these north sea coasts, north east england, eastern scotland could stay cooler and cloudier, otherwise lots of sunshine once again. the winds will be light. and those temperatures could be a shade higher than today. so we are looking at 25, maybe even 26 degrees around greater manchester, merseyside, london and the south—east. but it is going to be strong sunshine we have again tomorrow. uv levels will be high. if you are near the coast and want to cool down a little bit, you certainly will be able to that in the sea. these are the sea temperatures.

not very high at this time of year of course. highest of all through the english channel and southern parts of the north sea. so some more warm sunshine, high temperatures on tuesday. heading into wednesday we start to see the weather changing a bit, because lowering pressure, moving up form biscay, is going to bring some showers into the south—west of england and wales. these could be heavy and thundery. eventually we could get a few showers coming into northern ireland, across to hampshire and even merseyside as well. ahead of that, it will be dry and sunny once again. it will be warm for many areas. highest temperatures all the way from western scotland down through the midlands, towards the south—east of england. it will be cooler around those north sea coasts, a breeze coming in off the north sea. that wind won't be as strong on thursday. by thursday, what's left of the showers — and they are more hit—and—miss — and a band of cloud moving up heading into scotland. sunny spells following on behind. the air won't be as warm on thursday, but in the sunshine it is still quite pleasant,

highs of 22 or 23 celsius.

this is bbc news. the headlines: the fight against coronavirus steps up a gear, with england's largest mass vaccination centre opening with the potential to give 15,000 doses in one day. it comes amid warnings from some scientists that the final stage of unlocking in england, due onjune 21st, should be delayed by a few weeks. the government says it's taking things "one step at a time". a temporary ban on bailiff—enforced evictions, introduced in england at the start of the pandemic, comes to an end. china announces that families can now have three children, up from the current limit of two, as data shows a steep decline in the number of births. 0pposition politicians in israel continue their talks and look close to a deal, which would end the premiership of benjamin netanyahu.

people flock to beaches on bank holiday monday,