parts of england and south—eastern parts of england and further north and west things are moving more and the areas turning over and there will be outbreaks of rain and there will be a brisk breeze and windy weather in northern scotland but with the mix of low cloud and fog and strong winds it will probably stay frost free for most in frontal systems are pushing south, bringing showery rain and behind the various weather fronts, a cold north—westerly wind starts to kick in and it will feel chilly in that wind, so the weather fronts, particularly this band of cloud and patchy rain sinking south—east across england and wales through the morning and behind that spells of sunshine, some showers blowing in on the north—westerly wind and some of those wintry, even at low levels in the far north, justi degrees in lerwick in the afternoon and elsewhere temperatures tending to come down as the day wears on. for thursday, cold and frosty staff and many will see many for —— in eastern

coast and one or two in west wales in the far south—west but for most beautiful sunny winters day but a cold one with ties between four and 8 degrees. as we head towards the end of the week, high pressure re—establishes itself, and close to the centre of the high and southern parts of the uk it will stay quite chilly with frost and fog continuing to have problems. further north, more of a breeze coming from the atlantic and it will start to turn milder here and the highest temperatures likely to be across parts of scotland towards the end of the week and staying chillier further south. the main story tonight. the prime minister has denied categorically claims by his former chief adviser dominic cummings that he was warned that a garden party in downing street during lockdown was against the rules. tonight the bbc has been told that the team led by civil servants who grate have approached dominic cummings regarding her enquiry into street parties —— led by civil servant sue gray.

hello and welcome to sportsday. i'm gavin ramjaun. a classic andy murray five—setter and a stunning senior debut for emma raducanu at the australian open, as both seal their spots in the next round. i was really enjoying it, and i think that the crowd that stayed pretty late, we were having a good time. i was feeding off that for sure. chelsea look to move back up to second in the premier league. later, they're at brighton, on a night where covid again affects the fixture list. and new captain for wales and fresh faces in the frame for eddiejones and england, with the six nations just over two weeks away. also coming up in the programme — could sparks fly at the copperbox? england renew their rivalry against australia in this evening's netball quad series. and we hearfrom dakar rally champion sam sunderland,

hello there, and a very warm welcome to sportsday. plenty on the way, but no better place to start than in melbourne for day two of the australian open. we were treated to some vintage andy murray first thing this morning, and that was followed by emma raducanu on scintillating form to knock out a former grand slam winner. i felt that i was actuallyjust really enjoying my time here, especially going out to practice earlier. i had quite a few people watching, so i was really enjoying it, and i think the crowd that stayed pretty late, we were having a good time. i was feeding off that for sure.

i'm proud of that. it's not easy, and _ i'm proud of that. it's not easy, and put — i'm proud of that. it's not easy, and put a — i'm proud of that. it's not easy, and put a lot of work and effort in, and put a lot of work and effort in, and also, — and put a lot of work and effort in, and also, since the operation, had various issues as well. but kept going _ various issues as well. but kept going and — various issues as well. but kept going and days like today make it worthwhile. a great start for both. into the next round with a fancy the chance to progress further. ask fortune from the other brits. —— mixed fortune. -- mixed fortune. for all the brilliance _ -- mixed fortune. for all the brilliance of _ -- mixed fortune. for all the brilliance of her— -- mixed fortune. for all the brilliance of her surprise - -- mixed fortune. for all the i brilliance of her surprise victory in new york, i actually think this was a more important victory in terms of the longevity of her career. but seems a crazy thing to say, but this is going to be her life. playing grand slams a seated player, as a grand slam champion, against a very tough opponent in sloane stephens. to get this win i

think was a huge stuff. she struggled on the wto to her, she's had a recent bout of covid as well. she played brilliantly in the first set —— wto tour. this was the first sightings that she's played at grand slam level, so we have to remind herself how inexperienced she is. to get through the first round, i think, is a significant —— as significant as winning the us open. andy murray also had a great win. how impressed were you with him? mat how impressed were you with him? not 'ust how impressed were you with him? iirrt just another andy murray match, a match on the same court as the match he played in 2019 that we all feared would be his last match. he lost in five sets in the 2019 tournament. before that, he had an emotional press conference saying how he could hardly move. he tried to get through

this match. he might play through wimbledon, but then, that kind of would be it, and we all thought this would be it, and we all thought this would be it, and we all thought this would be the end. and three whole years later, here he is, beating a seated player overfive years later, here he is, beating a seated player over five sets over almost four hours, dragging that body through the match, come on! is there anything this guy can't do? we salute you. after everything, this is one of his best ever wins. what is one of his best ever wins. what about the other _ is one of his best ever wins. what about the other brits? _ is one of his best ever wins. what about the other brits? mixed fortunes for them. dan evans and heather watching, fortunes for them. dan evans and heatherwatching, but fortunes for them. dan evans and heather watching, but disappointment from harriet dart and liam brody. dart was playing against a fine, fine player, but was outclassed on the day. that was a great win for heather watson. the day. that was a great win for heatherwatson. dan the day. that was a great win for heather watson. dan evans was

playing with a player who struggled a knee injury, but as a former top ten player. he got that done in straight sets. liam brody found himself against the great entertainer, nick a curiosity. when he turns up he entertains. today, he was underarm serving —— three kyrgios. on his australian open main draw debut. in fairness to kyrgios, he played some really good tennis as well and was too hot. that he played some really good tennis as well and was too hot.— well and was too hot. that you very much indeed- _ well and was too hot. that you very much indeed. some _ well and was too hot. that you very much indeed. some of _ well and was too hot. that you very much indeed. some of the - well and was too hot. that you very much indeed. some of the shots. i chelsea can reclaim second place in the premier league tonight, with a win over brighton at the amex. the blues have fallen 13 points behind league leaders manchester city. alistair bruce ball is there for us. the fixtures keep on coming. the

chelsea minister not very pleased. —— manager. the bottom line is he knows his team have got to win to stay within viewing distance of the leaders. chelsea are currently 13 points behind. it wasn't that way in the first couple months. chelsea matic flying start. —— made a. just four wins in matic flying start. —— made a. just fourwins in their matic flying start. —— made a. just four wins in their last 12 games. the schedule has played a part. they've been troubling to keep clean streets. tuchel still trying to find that perfect the talking upfront. trying to get the best out of his £97 million signing of romolo lukaku. he finds a tough test. comfortably sitting in the top half of the table, and played well again here on friday night in a very lively atmosphere against close rivals crystal palace. that was the

very least they deserve. what they are trying to do, is beat chelsea for only the second time in their history, the on one and only time was a division 3 south team in the fa cup back in 1933. there have been 13 league games, three draws for brighton, and ten defeats. three weeks ago with a late equaliser in that one, so can they go one better this time? well, that's the only fixture in the premier league this evening after yet more postponements elsewhere due to covid. once again, it's burnley who've been affected — that could really hinder their survival prospects — with tonight's game against watford now being their fifth match postponed due to either covid or snow since november. across the division last week, there were 33 new positive cases out of more than 13,000 players and officials who were tested across the division. the premier league also say that only three positives were registered in the second half of last week's testing programme. antonio conte's spurs had sunday's north london derby controversially postponed at arsenal's request,

and he now wants to see an end to the inconsistency. this is the first time in my life that— this is the first time in my life that is— this is the first time in my life that is illegal, postpone the game for injurx — that is illegal, postpone the game for injury. this is very strange and very— for injury. this is very strange and very surprising for for this. it was disappointing because we prepared the game to play against arsenal, and then— the game to play against arsenal, and then the decision to postpone the game, — and then the decision to postpone the game, it was for sure it was very. _ the game, it was for sure it was very. very— the game, it was for sure it was very, very strange. fans fa ns were fans were back for the first time in 2022 and came in their drones to see celtic win 2—0. following the lifting of scottish government restrictions. the hoops on their way as they win within three points of leaders rangers, who travelled to aberdeen. third—place hearts take on

saintjohnston. there was double success for chelsea at last night's fifa �*the best�* awards. both their men's and women's team managers won the coach of the year in their respective categories. tuchel rewarded of course for his champions league victory in may, while chelsea women's manager emma hayes led her side to a domestic double with a wsl title and fa cup success. they also reached the champions league final and went on a 32—game unbeaten streak in the league. despite all that, though, the announcement caught hayes completely off guard. the fee for best women's coach for 2021 is_ the fee for best women's coach for 2021 is emma _ the fee for best women's coach for 2021 is emma hayes. _ the fee for best women's coach for 2021 is emma hayes.— 2021 is emma hayes. laughter love it. 2021 is emma hayes. laughter love it- oh — 2021 is emma hayes. laughter love it- oh my— 2021 is emma hayes. laughter love it. oh my goodness, - 2021 is emma hayes. laughter love it. oh my goodness, i'm i 2021 is emma hayes. laughterj love it. oh my goodness, i'm so shocked! — love it. oh my goodness, i'm so shocked! i'm _ love it. oh my goodness, i'm so shocked! i'm not— love it. oh my goodness, i'm so shocked! i'm not usually - love it. oh my goodness, i'm so shocked! i'm not usually 's - love it. oh my goodness, i'm so shocked! i'm not usually 's son. | love it. oh my goodness, i'm so| shocked! i'm not usually 's son. i am _ shocked! i'm not usually 's son. i am -- _ shocked! i'm not usually 's son. i am -- i'm — shocked! i'm not usually 's son. i am -- i'm not— shocked! i'm not usually 's son. i am. —— i'm not usually stunned. the door bell_ am. —— i'm not usually stunned. the door bettiust — am. —— i'm not usually stunned. the door belljust ring. the players, the people, the fantastic people who

represent _ the people, the fantastic people who represent my work, and ultimately, the coach _ represent my work, and ultimately, the coach is — represent my work, and ultimately, the coach is only as good as the people — the coach is only as good as the people they have around them, and i have brilliant people at chelsea that have helped to support the team to the _ that have helped to support the team to the place we're at. i'm actually shocked _ to the place we're at. i'm actually shocked right now. a to the place we're at. i'm actually shocked right now.— to the place we're at. i'm actually shocked right now. a humble emma ha es shocked right now. a humble emma hayes there- — well, the night's main award went to robert lewandowski. the poland and bayern munich striker was given the men's fifa best player award, making up for what many saw as a snub for the ballon d'or last month, which went once again to lionel messi. at 33, lewadowski has been on prolific goal—scoring form in the bundesliga. he won this award last year, too, and in his home nation of poland, this success, they feel, is long overdue. last year, everyone thought he would... he obviously won the fee for bass player last year, so the defeat to lionel messi, i think a lot of people found that very unjust

—— fifa. they gave in the best striker award, was sort of seen as a point to make do. the fact that he's got a win now is a huge source of pride for polished people. == got a win now is a huge source of pride for polished people. -- polish --eole. well, there's more on the fifa best awards, plus the latest on the fixture congestion in the premier league on the football news show, which is available to watch right now on the bbc iplayer and bbc sport website. let's get an update from the africa cup of nations now. senegal finishing senegalfinishing top of senegal finishing top of group b after a goalless draw against malawi. and four—time champions ghana face the real prospect of an early exit from this year's competition. let's get the latest from cameroon now with our reporter piers edwards. hejoins me now he joins me now from hejoins me now from cameroon. let's talk about senegal. there's a bit of a nailbiterfor them, talk about senegal. there's a bit of a nailbiterforthem, but talk about senegal. there's a bit of a nailbiter for them, but they are through to the next round. timer;r through to the next round. they certainly are- — through to the next round. they certainly are. they _ through to the next round. they certainly are. they made - through to the next round. they certainly are. they made it - through to the next round. tue: certainly are. they made it through

as group b winners. they did that despite drawing 0—0 with malawi. they were awarded a second—half penalty on the pitch, only for va are to overturn it. the other good news for senegal is that mende, who was named the best goalkeeper last night's, returning to the feel after his covid complications. this will be huge for them. the other game in zimbabwe, already eliminated, beats guinea 2—1. pull the goal back early in the second half. it wasn't enough and in zimbabwe held on. theirfirst win since 2002. guinea already confirmed. ah, win since 2002. guinea already confirmed-— win since 2002. guinea already confirmed. �* , ., ., ., confirmed. a bit of history made and

that match. — confirmed. a bit of history made and that match, right? _ confirmed. a bit of history made and that match, right? absolutely. - that match, right? absolutely. salima milken _ that match, right? absolutely. salima milken zynga _ that match, right? absolutely. salima milken zynga has - that match, right? absolutely. salima milken zynga has the i that match, right? absolutely. - salima milken zynga has the honour of becoming the first evers and female rest maria in the long history of the africa couple nations. —— first female in history. becoming the first female fourth official, and today she controlled the game herself and did so very, very well, performing very credibly. the head of the african football body said this was notjust a moment for mocha and sangha, but for all young girls in africa. and now, as demonstrated by her taking charge, that pathway is very open and she will surely be the first of many. just finally, lots at stake for ghana, whose fate is out of their control. a must win game for them. it really is. they have plenty of premier league stars. the former

swansea player, their captain, and they hoped to win the first time since 1982. they stand on the verge of their first since 1982. they stand on the verge of theirfirst group since 1982. they stand on the verge of their first group stage exit since 2006. they reach the semi titles every time, so the predicament is something of a mystery, but they have to win against, ross in northern cameroon. morocco beat upon in the stadium behind me. donna will be through if they don't when —— going ghana. often complaining long into the night, and you can only imagine what's going to happen if they don't make it through to the next round. tantalizingly set up. thank you very much indeed. a reminder of those games later this evening from group c. leaders morocco look to maintain their 100% record in the groups —

with a victory of gabon, whose star striker pierre emerick aubameyang has returned back to arsenal after post—covid health issues. and that must—win match for ghana against first timers comoros. can the underdogs spring a surprise and end ghanaian hopes? both games kick off in a few minutes' time. let's have a quick look at some of the other stories in the headlines today. everton have appointed duncan ferguson as caretaker manager after they sacked rafael benitez at the weekend. it's the former toffees striker�*s second spell in temporary charge at goodison park. he'll be assisted by leighton baines and john ebbrell. manchester united boss ralf rangnick says he's �*resolved' the matter which kept anthony martial out of the squad for their last match against aston villa. rangnick had said martial �*did not want to be in the squad' for the game. mill is borough —— middlesborough say they're willing to compromise. burrow and wickham are claiming for loss of income. the championship

side say they don't want to see darby go. england and wales both named their squads for the upcoming six nations. dan biggar captains wales, in the absence of alun wynjones with injury. eddiejones keeps owen farrell, and has also named six uncapped players for tournament. as he continues to look for the best experience. one question will be how he can get the best from the young harlequins. owen farrell struggled for form. our rugby union correspondent, chrisjones, sat down with the england head coach, who explained how the squad has the best of experience and young talent rising through the ranks. at the moment, he's the right guy for thejob, at the moment, he's the right guy forthejob, mate. marcus is at the moment, he's the right guy for thejob, mate. marcus is going to be important. marcus could be an absolutely brilliant ad, so he needs to have a 12 next to him. the

selection is always about historical form and current form, its about the potential of how you can improve. what we saw with allen in november, the short time he played, was really positive. he came back in, rejuvenated. they've had a really tough time. i certainly didn't appreciate it as much as i should've. you go from being the champion team, and everything is taken away from you. we were going through covid, they were in training. and i thought they could come back in the six nations and play at the level they could. i overestimated that, and said that previously. and now, the opportunity for those players to come back and we've seen it with jamie george, how positive it was when he came back. now it's showed in the australian game, and i have no doubt that he can go on and play really well in

the six nations. so, eddiejones excited about the development of his squad at this six nations, but the tournament could still face disruption for some players due to rules on vaccinations in some of the competing nations. france and italy have stricter quarantine requirements for unvaccinated people arriving from the uk and ireland. some coaches may have to bear that in mind with their selections. the wales boss wayne pivac, though, says he's under less pressure to do that because of how the fixtures turned out. ididn't i didn't really come into it because we were _ i didn't really come into it because we were playing france. wasn't realty— we were playing france. wasn't really on — we were playing france. wasn't really on our radar. i think we're not too — really on our radar. i think we're not too far— really on our radar. i think we're not too far off being a full squad of coaching management. how relieved were ou of coaching management. how relieved were you when — of coaching management. how relieved were you when the _ of coaching management. how relieved were you when the welsh _ of coaching management. how relieved were you when the welsh governmentl were you when the welsh government changed the policy on crowds in stadiums? , changed the policy on crowds in stadiums?— changed the policy on crowds in stadiums? , , , . , , stadiums? very, very pleased, very ha - . stadiums? very, very pleased, very happy- it's — stadiums? very, very pleased, very happy- it's very _ stadiums? very, very pleased, very happy. it's very constrained - stadiums? very, very pleased, very happy. it's very constrained to - stadiums? very, very pleased, very happy. it's very constrained to play| happy. it's very constrained to play in front—

happy. it's very constrained to play in front of— happy. it's very constrained to play in front of supporters in that stadium, _ in front of supporters in that stadium, you just have to be there to experience it. it'sjust, it's tikem — to experience it. it'sjust, it's like... you're on a high, and it's something — like... you're on a high, and it's something you want to get more and more _ something you want to get more and more of _ something you want to get more and more of. these boys are no different _ it's been three long years since england and australia went head—to—head. england won a dramatic commonwealth gold against their opponents back in 2018, with australia winning the last quad tournament a year later. it's all set up for a real showdown in around half an hour's time. england player nat pannagary joins me in the studio now. thanks for coming on today. how fierce is this? what can we expect? it's a huge game. we've not come up against and over three years, and we actually won the game last time. so i'm really excited. it should be really physical. some phenomenal

ballplayers out there. in really physical. some phenomenal ballplayers out there.— really physical. some phenomenal ballplayers out there. in the squad series, ballplayers out there. in the squad series. how _ ballplayers out there. in the squad series, how does _ ballplayers out there. in the squad series, how does it _ ballplayers out there. in the squad series, how does it work? - ballplayers out there. in the squad series, how does it work? how - ballplayers out there. in the squad l series, how does it work? how does the tournament effectively worked? normally, we would be playing across three days, but now we've got finals. there are some great games for south africa, and new zealand beat them, so they're 2—0 up. into this game, but now they have two opportunities to win against... this is it. opportunities to win against... this is it- these — opportunities to win against... this is it. these two _ opportunities to win against... this is it. these two potentially could go head—to—head again. how big is this ahead of that? tare go head-to-head again. how big is this ahead of that?— this ahead of that? i've heard a lot ofthe this ahead of that? i've heard a lot of the girls — this ahead of that? i've heard a lot of the girls talk _ this ahead of that? i've heard a lot of the girls talk about _ this ahead of that? i've heard a lot of the girls talk about momentum | this ahead of that? i've heard a lot. of the girls talk about momentum and going into that, you want under your belt. but i think it's going to be a good opportunity for coaches to expose player. who can step up, who can't, what works. the most

knowledge they can get out. thank ou ve knowledge they can get out. thank you very much _ knowledge they can get out. thank you very much indeed. _ knowledge they can get out. thank you very much indeed. i _ knowledge they can get out. thank you very much indeed. i think - knowledge they can get out. thank you very much indeed. i think that's over on bbc. police were called to a hobart hotel where england and australia cricketers were drinking together following the conclusion of the ashes series. the england and wales cricket board says it is investigating. police were called to a hobart hotel where england and australia cricketers were drinking together following the conclusion of the ashes series. captainjoe captain joe root can captainjoe root can be seen along with players. the england and wales cricket board says it is investigating. in a statement, it added... it's known as one of the most grueling endurance races in the

world, so to win it twice is something to be proud of. sam sunderland achieved that. the 32—year—old from poole spoke to me earlier, and told me how find the margins were for his second triumph. honestly, right up until the last kilometre, i wasn't sure if i signed the deal. it was fighting between minutes over 12 days, more than a0 hours. even going into the last stage, i knew one navigation mistake, and so a lot of stress and pressure, but at the same time, it adds to the happiness i have from getting it done. for adds to the happiness i have from getting it done-— getting it done. for people who aren't so familiar _ getting it done. for people who aren't so familiar with - getting it done. for people who aren't so familiar with the - getting it done. for people who | aren't so familiar with the dakar rally, how grueling is it? tt’s rally, how grueling is it? it's rou:h. rally, how grueling is it? it's rough- it's— rally, how grueling is it? it's rough. it's 12 _ rally, how grueling is it? tt�*s rough. it's 12 days of 10,000 km

through dunes, riverbeds, mountain passes, plateaus. we are usually about two or three rnam and arrived at four or five about two or three rnam and arrived at four orfive p:m.. —— two or three a:m.. it's pretty fatiguing for sure. ., ., , ., 4, for sure. how does your regime work out throughout _ for sure. how does your regime work out throughout the _ for sure. how does your regime work out throughout the worst _ for sure. how does your regime work out throughout the worst of - for sure. how does your regime work out throughout the worst of the - out throughout the worst of the months leading up? has out throughout the worst of the months leading up?— out throughout the worst of the months leading up? as any sort of sorts months leading up? as any sort of sports person. _ months leading up? as any sort of sports person. you _ months leading up? as any sort of sports person, you try _ months leading up? as any sort of sports person, you try and - months leading up? as any sort of| sports person, you try and prepare the best you can in the hope that it'll be a little bit easier when you're in the middle of the race. a lot of days out there in the desert. getting everything ready as best we can. to get thejob done. for can. to get the 'ob done. for yourself. h can. to get the 'ob done. for yourself. _ can. to get the job done. for yourself, are there _ can. to get the job done. for yourself, are there plans for the future and other motorsport disciplines? its, future and other motorsport disciplines?— future and other motorsport discilines? �* , ., ., disciplines? a little bit of... not too lona disciplines? a little bit of... not too long before _ disciplines? a little bit of... not too long before the _ disciplines? a little bit of... not too long before the world - too long before the world championship kicks off, so before

long, i'll be starting to get ready for that. certainly something in the back of my mind would be a switch to cars at some point. it sounds a bit safer. definitely that is floating around. ,,. safer. definitely that is floating around. ., ~ , ., , safer. definitely that is floating around. ., ,, , . around. sam, thank you very much indeed. lovely _ around. sam, thank you very much indeed. lovely scenes, _ around. sam, thank you very much indeed. lovely scenes, but - around. sam, thank you very much indeed. lovely scenes, but rather. indeed. lovely scenes, but rather him than me. and just a reminder of our top story... in my right you can't into the next round along with andy murray and down haar dan evans. that's all from sportsday. we'll see you soon. hello again. most of us had a fine and friday. the sunrise was spectacular, and this was one of the weather watcher pictures showing a

layer of alto cumulus being lit up by the rising sun. it was a decent day of cross parts of eastern england. some sunshine and mist and fog all day, some of these areas and parts of the west midlands. a few patches initially, further north, with this band of rain spreading into scotland, northern ireland, northern england later. this is a cold front. this cold front is going to push its way southwards, bringing something of a change. it will be getting a good deal colder gradually. the really cold air will be across the far north of scotland during wednesday. snow showers coming down to sea level. a gust of wind will reach a0—50 mph. it will feel freezing here. england and wales, cloudy with a bit of light rain. easing as the front pushes and, so there won't be much rain left. lots of sunshine, just a few showers coming in. heading into wednesday night, it gets cold,

widespread frost, and as that colder air arrives, so we will see those showers turn to snow. that's the way of things into thursday. a few showers possible around the north sea, but for the most part, the winds offshore enough to take most of the showers and keep them out to sea. coming down the irish sea coast, but for many, another day of sparkling sunshine. but it will be chilly with temperatures on thursday for many of us around about 2 or three celsius below average. but the cold air doesn't hang around long. high pressure is still with us. what starts to happen is we get a recirculation of this milder air moving into northern regions of the country. so, friday, some of the mildest air across northern scotland. a lot of cloud which will be thick enough to bring some drizzle, particularly to the next or neither. —— western islands. our temperatures range from ten to

around 6 degrees across the southeast. as we get into the weekend, a lot of dry weather. a little bit above.

hello, i'm ros atkins, this is outside source. the us is planning to attend talks with russia over ukraine and the white house as the crisis has become serious. , , . , serious. this is an extremely dangerous — serious. this is an extremely dangerous situation - serious. this is an extremely dangerous situation and - serious. this is an extremely i dangerous situation and rewrite serious. this is an extremely - dangerous situation and rewrite a stage where russia could at any point launch an attack in ukraine. we know russia has amassed 100,000 troops along the border with ukraine and the us secretary of state is on his way to the ukraine and we would have the latest on all of this from washington. tonga'uiha says it has been hit by an unprecedented disaster and the first images are arriving to the nation was hit by volcanic ash and a synonymy. here in the uk borisjohnson it again categorically denied that he was

whined about the garden party in downing