damp in places, but cloudy and damp in places, but towards the south, we have lots of sunshine through the evening and clear skies tonight. where we had the heat island in london, 1a degrees tonight. the rest of the country will be closer to 11 or 12. tomorrow, not much to say for england and wales. it is just going to be sunshine right from the morning onwards. temperatures will be skyrocketing. but across northern ireland and scotland, often cloudy with showers. we reached 28 degrees today in the south—east. i wouldn't be surprised if we get around 30 tomorrow already. then during thursday night into friday, we will see this weatherfront approaching the north—west of the uk. this is the north—west of the uk. this is the cooler air in the atlantic that is ready to come our way. you can see this fresh atlantic air ahead of a cold front. and in that heat, coming in from the south across parts of england. so not everybody is going to get the heat. it will be a brief hot spell, but potentially

reaching heatwave criteria in the south—east. but for other parts of the country, nowhere near as hot. and not many of us do like extreme temperatures. then, surprise, surprise, if you have got any plans for the weekend, it looks as though it is all going to go bang. some of that energy has to go somewhere, reeta. ., ~' , ., that energy has to go somewhere, reeta. ., ~ i. ., .,, reeta. thank you, tomasz. that was — reeta. thank you, tomasz. that was the _ reeta. thank you, tomasz. that was the sac _ reeta. thank you, tomasz. that was the bbc news - reeta. thank you, tomasz. that was the bbc news at l reeta. thank you, tomasz. i that was the bbc news at six. reeta. thank you, tomasz. - that was the bbc news at six. from the team at broadcasting house. you can keep up with the latest development is on the bbc news channel and on the website. now it is time for the news where you are. hello and welcome to sportsday. i'm sarah mulkerrins. coming up,

charges for a number of individuals and yorkshire as the ecb deals with and yorkshire as the ecb deals with a fallout from the azema rafik racism scandal. no room forformer no room for former captain steph horton. and back together at brookline, the rebels return after last week's event that fractured the world of golf. hello and welcome to sportsday. let's start with the news... let's start with that news from the world of cricket today, that the england and wales cricket board have charged a number of individuals with bringing the game into dispute. it follows the allegations of racism made by azeem rafiq

while a player at yorkshire. the accused, who have not been named, could be banned orfined by the ecb and yorkshire itself has also been charged with breaching the anti—racism rules. let's cross live to headingley, where we can speak to the bbc sports editor dan roan, whojoins us now. dan, can you give us a little more on the developments today? hi, sarah. this is a significant development in what has been a long—running saga. this has cast a shadow over the whole of english cricket for well over a year. the ecb have conducted a complex investigation into the allegations of racism that yorkshire's former player first made a couple of years ago. also, the county's handling of those allegations. you'll remember that they were accused of mishandling it because they found he

had indeed been found to have suffered racial harassment and bullying chose not to discipline anyone. that sparked outrage. the ecb under pressure launched an investigation of their own and they've now decided to charge a number of individuals who are not named, but also, the county as well. where this goes next is in the autumn. an independent panel will convene, and hear these cases. it's unclear how long will take, but we know that some of these allegations go back an awfully long way. it could take some time. i think today's another reminder thatjust does yorkshire want to move on and make a fresh start, this lingers over and it could be some time until they have closure. for over and it could be some time until they have closure.— they have closure. for everybody tunin: they have closure. for everybody tuning into _ they have closure. for everybody tuning into us — they have closure. for everybody tuning into us this _ they have closure. for everybody tuning into us this evening, - tuning into us this evening, this has been rumbling on for two years, so in terms of the background, how

significant was that story cricket? what exactly was said?— significant was that story cricket? what exactly was said? azeem rafiq claimed that — what exactly was said? azeem rafiq claimed that he _ what exactly was said? azeem rafiq claimed that he suffered _ what exactly was said? azeem rafiq claimed that he suffered to - claimed that he suffered to discrimination and bullying and abuse during his two spells here at headingley, and the inquiry into those claims wasn't conducted properly. that is effectively the controversy. from those claims, and you remember last year, he gave harrowing testimony that made huge headlines and a massive impact to the parliamentary committee, to mp5, where he detailed some of those allegations and referred to some of those that he made accusations against. there were other claims made by other players at other counties, and the sense was that this had lifted the lid and laid bare on a much bigger problem. not

just in terms of the way people were treated, but also when it came to underrepresentation and diversity in the sport. and a lack of it when it came to both players, but also coaching staff and administrators, and i think what rafiq did was insured that a big spotlight was shown on this overall issue, not just here but across the game. the ecb found itself under huge scrutiny and a report said racism was intimate and deep rooted in the game, adding unless ecb got it in order, it should be docked public funding. this is to some extent the ecb showing it is taking it seriously and these charges do suggest they are. just seriously and these charges do suggest they are.— seriously and these charges do suggest they are. just briefly, has there been _ suggest they are. just briefly, has there been any — suggest they are. just briefly, has there been any reaction _ suggest they are. just briefly, has there been any reaction or - suggest they are. just briefly, has l there been any reaction or response today? there been any reaction or response toda ? ., , �* there been any reaction or response toda ? . , ~ ., , , today? there has. azeem rafiq issued a brief statement _ today? there has. azeem rafiq issued a brief statement in _ today? there has. azeem rafiq issued a brief statement in which _ today? there has. azeem rafiq issued a brief statement in which he - today? there has. azeem rafiq issued a brief statement in which he said - a brief statement in which he said he welcomed the news but reminded people about how painful the process

has been, but he also called it necessary and said that he hoped it would mean there would be some closure from this family and other young players in the future. yorkshire had little to say. they noted the findings and made the point that some of these allegations go back. yorkshire of course our preparing. sponsors are coming back, and they have their hosting raced back. the fear will be if they're found guilty as a result, they will have points deducted and they may lose their rights again. those individuals charge, they may face bandsif individuals charge, they may face bands if found guilty. dan individuals charge, they may face bands if found guilty.— individuals charge, they may face bands if found guilty. dan roan, by the -- live —

bands if found guilty. dan roan, by the -- live at _ bands if found guilty. dan roan, by the -- live at headingley. - staying with cricket for a few moments — elsewhere today, england'sjoe root is officially the best men's batter in the world as he moved to the top of the ranking after recording his fourth century of 2022 in yesterday's remarkable second test win over new zealand. root has overtaken australia's marnus labuschagne after hitting 176 in the match. the england team, meanwhile, have been fined 40% of their match fee and docked two test championship points for their slow over—rate in that second test against new zealand. they were two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration. other news from that series, new zealand all—rounder michael bracewell has tested positive for covid. he will now isolate for five days. to football, where we're just three weeks away from the start of the women's european championship.

hosts england have, in the last couple of hours, announced their 23—player squad for the tournament. they also welcomed a very special guest to their training base. with all the details, lets go live to st georges park and our reporterjane dougall. the big headline news, staff out, why is that?— why is that? clearly such a disappointment _ why is that? clearly such a disappointment for - why is that? clearly such a disappointment for staff i why is that? clearly such a - disappointment for staff houghton. she was always a doubt because she has suffered a major achilles problem —— steph houghton. we always knew there would be of big question mark over steph houghton's. question mark over steph she we always knew there would be of big question mark over steph she was england captain for eight years before handing it over, and clearly

a really difficult decision to make. there were a few doubts when it came to big names. frank herby was included in the 23 squad. she would be ready for tomorrow's warm up fran kirby has also had health issues. she's back training. joe scott is also included. she's such a character in the squad as well, so good to see her name included in that squad. but for the manager, such a huge call to leave the former captain steph houghton out of the squad. that was a hard decision. but i think— that was a hard decision. but i think she's _ that was a hard decision. but i

think she's not ready to compete. i think— think she's not ready to compete. i think we _ think she's not ready to compete. i think we set— think she's not ready to compete. i think we set a plan in place with her and — think we set a plan in place with her and for— think we set a plan in place with herand for herand think we set a plan in place with her and for her and we did everything she did, she did everything she did, she did everything she did, she did everything she could do, and we sunported — everything she could do, and we supported her as good as possible. she's— supported her as good as possible. she's in_ supported her as good as possible. she's in a _ supported her as good as possible. she's in a very good place, butjust not ready— she's in a very good place, butjust not ready to — she's in a very good place, butjust not ready to compete, i think. it's just a _ not ready to compete, i think. it's just a matter of time and we don't have _ just a matter of time and we don't have that — just a matter of time and we don't have that time. it's hard for every player— have that time. it's hard for every player that — have that time. it's hard for every player that we had to disappoint. but of— player that we had to disappoint. but of course, for her, just such a bil but of course, for her, just such a big player— but of course, for her, just such a big player with such an impact on the england game. of course she was really disappointed and i know she did everything to make it, so she wasn't _ did everything to make it, so she wasn't happy. sarina wiegman there. there was a special visitor today. yes, prince william came to st george's park. he is the president

of the fa and he's taken a keen interest. he took some time speaking to the players and watched a closed training session as well. it was really nice to see him presented with some england shirts with all three of his children's names on them. he was there to wish england women luck ahead of the arrows. 0ver women luck ahead of the arrows. over the years, he's built up quite a rapport with the players —— i have the euros —— ahead of. jill scott took prince william out, but we are told that the duke of cambridge took it in very good spirits. that was nine or ten years ago. really lovely to see him spending time with the players. leo williamson said he had asked about her well—being and her health as well because he knew the importance of all of that going into the tournament, so very lovely to see him taking the time to get to know some of the newer players as

well. , ., , , , ~' ., well. jane, 'ust briefly, we know northern well. jane, just briefly, we know northern ireland _ well. jane, just briefly, we know northern ireland are _ well. jane, just briefly, we know northern ireland are competing, well. jane, just briefly, we know - northern ireland are competing, but we're dealing with england, so realistically, what are england's expectations?— realistically, what are england's exectations? , ., , , ., ., expectations? yes, as you mention, northern ireland _ expectations? yes, as you mention, northern ireland in _ expectations? yes, as you mention, northern ireland in the _ expectations? yes, as you mention, northern ireland in the euros, - expectations? yes, as you mention, northern ireland in the euros, but . northern ireland in the euros, but in the same group as england, so we will see a home nations match which is really exciting. all of northern ireland's games are at southampton. very much looking forward to that. we must say england are one of the favourites going into the tournament and home tournament is definitely going to be an advantage. that will certainly factor quite heavily. don't forget, this is such a big chance to inspire and influence the next generation of female footballers. what a platform for that to happen. 0pening match on the 6th ofjuly is sold out already.

it's a success before it's even begun. so england women no doubt will be hoping to go one better than the men last summer — and, well, that run to the final feels like a long time ago for gareth southgate and england's men. last night, a humbling by hungary at the end of an international window that has left some fans wondering if the progress has stopped — with questions too for northern ireland and scotland, but not for wales after world cup qualification, joe lynskey looks at how all the home nations have fared. 0na on a tuesday night, a match that should have been straightforward, became extraordinary. flan should have been straightforward, became extraordinary.— became extraordinary. can you believe the _ became extraordinary. can you believe the score? _ became extraordinary. can you believe the score? england - became extraordinary. can you i believe the score? england were beaten - zero — believe the score? england were beaten - zero at _ believe the score? england were beaten - zero at home _ believe the score? england were beaten - zero at home by - believe the score? england were i beaten - zero at home by hungary, believe the score? england were - beaten - zero at home by hungary, a beaten — zero at home by hungary, a team ranked a0 in the world. gareth southgate's time in charge, no game has been booed quite like this. football is emotional, people pay to come and watch. they're going to give an opinion. the team weren't able to deliver tonight. my

responsibility. if the flat comes my way, i have to deal with that. you're not going to be the manager and to have had the ride i've had for five years, and to have had the ride i've had forfive years, and not and to have had the ride i've had for five years, and not have and to have had the ride i've had forfive years, and not have bad nights, criticism. that's part and parcel of the job. in nights, criticism. that's part and parcel of the job.— nights, criticism. that's part and parcel of the job. parcel of the “0b. in england's four names parcel of the “0b. in england's four games this — parcel of the job. in england's four games thisjune. _ parcel of the job. in england's four games this june, they _ parcel of the job. in england's four games this june, they scored - parcel of the job. in england's four games this june, they scored once j games thisjune, they scored once and from a penalty. it may be the nation �*s league, it may be just a summer blip, but the stats are telling. this is their biggest home defeat for 90 years, and the last opposition to score four england were hungry. opposition to score four england were hungry-— opposition to score four england were hungry. opposition to score four england were hunt . . ,., ., were hungry. england were soon in troubled outback _ were hungry. england were soon in troubled outback their _ england must look forward. before the world cup, they have just two more games. then in november, it's iran in qatar. in football, memories

conflict. �* , iran in qatar. in football, memories conflict. 3 ., iran in qatar. in football, memories conflict. �*, . , ., ., ., conflict. there's a frustration that there's a gap _ conflict. there's a frustration that there's a gap between _ conflict. there's a frustration that there's a gap between these - conflict. there's a frustration that i there's a gap between these players who have a trophy in them and whether southgate has that ability to change a game, to react, which he didn't do in the semifinal four years ago. and in the final against italy last year. years ago. and in the final against ltalv last year-— years ago. and in the final against italy last year. waiting for england in the groun _ italy last year. waiting for england in the group stage _ italy last year. waiting for england in the group stage of— italy last year. waiting for england in the group stage of wales -- - italy last year. waiting for england in the group stage of wales -- our in the group stage of wales —— our wales. they also have two more games before the world cup, and they too have problems. in two games against the netherlands, they've gone behind in stoppage time, butjust to reach qatar was this month's greatest prize. it was also what scotland wanted most, but they missed out. so, to be armenia, may have felt hollow. the manager is under pressure. the same is true for northern ireland. they haven't won in their four games this month, and

to reach another major tournament, seems a distant dream. the teams that have made it are now set on one event — the world cup in the winter is now coming into view. joe lynskey, bbc news. britain's katie boulter is having an excellent week at the birmingham classic tennis, yesterday she recorded the biggest win of her career knocking out second round alison riske in the first round. today the world number 1a1 saw off carolin garcia of france, in another straight sets victory. she will face former world number one simoneaux for a place in the semifinals after the remaining harriet dart. i could tell you in the past hour, jack draper has been beaten in the second round of queens. draper recently broke into the 100 but struggled in the first set. pretty

comprehensively, six games to two. he did take the second two tie—break. it means that while car is the only britt let his left in singles —— that wild card. an amazing story, this one. he beat french open finalist casper, and after that, he said he hoped his family would be very proud of his journey from surviving a rare cancer to earning that victory. looking ahead to match, here is sue barker and peter fleming. peter, looking ahead to tomorrow, ryan hissed and comes back onto court, but yesterday, what a fairy tale start it was for him. how difficult is it to pick himself up

after such a big win? it difficult is it to pick himself up after such a big win?— after such a big win? it will be difficult, no _ after such a big win? it will be difficult, no question, - after such a big win? it will be| difficult, no question, because after such a big win? it will be - difficult, no question, because he was on such a high. the nice thing is he seems to be a really good competitor. he moves well and competes well, so i think you probably can turn around, but it won't be easy. == probably can turn around, but it won't be easy-— probably can turn around, but it won't be easy. -- i think he. there was nothing _ won't be easy. -- i think he. there was nothing to _ won't be easy. -- i think he. there was nothing to lose _ won't be easy. -- i think he. there was nothing to lose playing - won't be easy. -- i think he. there was nothing to lose playing the - won't be easy. -- i think he. therej was nothing to lose playing the top seed, but now he's up against francisco from argentina, and a player who also came for the college system. it makes tough competitors, doesn't it? it system. it makes tough competitors, doesn't it? ., , ., �* ,, doesn't it? it does. i don't think the 're doesn't it? it does. i don't think they're similar _ doesn't it? it does. i don't think they're similar ages, _ doesn't it? it does. i don't think they're similar ages, so - doesn't it? it does. i don't think they're similar ages, so they . they're similar ages, so they wouldn't have played against one another, but that's out the window. it's really now, neither one of them are really confident playing on this surface, and it's a big deal to get to the quarterfinals of a mean to

her. erin dalot has more experience, so it's a tall order, but why not? you've got to try and get a video to watch how they play and get your tactics and your plans for the match, it's a learning corp. . the nice thing — match, it's a learning corp. . the nice thing with _ match, it's a learning corp. . tue: nice thing with youtube match, it's a learning corp. . t'ta: nice thing with youtube is match, it's a learning corp. . tt9 nice thing with youtube is you can watch a lot of videos of guys. you might have to feel your way into it, but i think they'll both have a pretty good idea of what they want to do when they walk onto the court. i think it's just a matter of executing. i think it's 'ust a matter of executing.— i think it's 'ust a matter of executina. , ,, :, executing. he was so impressive on the big point- _ executing. he was so impressive on the big point. that's _ executing. he was so impressive on the big point. that's what _ executing. he was so impressive on the big point. that's what he's - executing. he was so impressive on the big point. that's what he's got l the big point. that's what he's got to do. figs the big point. that's what he's got to do. : , the big point. that's what he's got todo. r the big point. that's what he's got todo. a �*, ., , to do. as you say, it's a different pressure- — to do. as you say, it's a different pressure- the — to do. as you say, it's a different pressure. the pressure - to do. as you say, it's a different pressure. the pressure of- to do. as you say, it's a different| pressure. the pressure of playing against a top ten player, he came through with one. but now, to come out here and some people will wrongly think that he should win

this, it's not going to be so straightforward. but this, it's not going to be so straightforward.— this, it's not going to be so straightforward. this, it's not going to be so strairhtforward. �* �* , :, :, straightforward. but it's going to be on centre _ straightforward. but it's going to be on centre court _ straightforward. but it's going to be on centre court and _ straightforward. but it's going to be on centre court and he'll - straightforward. but it's going to be on centre court and he'll love| be on centre court and he'll love it. we look forward to that tomorrow. the wild card from britain back on centre court here at queen's tomorrow. the rebels are back in brookline where the lights of phil mickelson and justinjohnson will mickelson and justin johnson will tee mickelson and justinjohnson will tee off mickelson and justin johnson will tee off tomorrow. that prompted the pga tour to suspend any players from their own events, but the majors are governed differently in the usga have allowed their participation this year in the us open. those in not involved have been having their say on what is happening in their sport. this is a tournament shrouded in shadow. it takes place at a time of

revolution, and the likes of phil mickelson and dustin johnson in the first i event. mickelson and in particular has been front and centre for the rebels. now he'll play alongside those who stayed behind. t’zre he'll play alongside those who stayed behind.— stayed behind. i've been disappointed _ stayed behind. i've been disappointed with - stayed behind. i've been disappointed with how . stayed behind. i've been i disappointed with how he's stayed behind. i've been - disappointed with how he's went about, what he's done, but i think he has come back and shown some remorse about how he's handled some things, so i think he's learned from that. if i could gil phil election —— gave phil a lesson. that. if i could gil phil election -- gave phil a lesson.- that. if i could gil phil election -- gave phil a lesson. there is concern _ -- gave phil a lesson. there is concern with _ -- gave phil a lesson. there is concern with the _ -- gave phil a lesson. there is concern with the breakaway i -- gave phil a lesson. there is i concern with the breakaway tour -- gave phil a lesson. there is - concern with the breakaway tour will shut off other tournaments. diluting them for those who can still play. t them for those who can still play. i hope the cup doesn't suffer. i think the ryder— hope the cup doesn't suffer. i think the ryder cup is the biggest attraction. i hope we don't lose the

essence _ attraction. i hope we don't lose the essence in — attraction. i hope we don't lose the essence in the aspect.— essence in the aspect. others want to focus only _ essence in the aspect. others want to focus only on — essence in the aspect. others want to focus only on the _ essence in the aspect. others want to focus only on the greens - essence in the aspect. others want to focus only on the greens ahead l essence in the aspect. others want| to focus only on the greens ahead it to focus only on the greens ahead it to make talk of a new tour out of bounds. �* , :, , :, bounds. i'm trying to focus on the us 0 en. bounds. i'm trying to focus on the us open- l _ bounds. i'm trying to focus on the us open. i legitimately _ bounds. i'm trying to focus on the us open. i legitimately don't - bounds. i'm trying to focus on the us open. i legitimately don't get | us open. i legitimately don't get it. us open. i legitimately don't get it l'm _ us open. i legitimately don't get it l'm tired— us open. i legitimately don't get it l'm tired of— us open. i legitimately don't get it. i'm tired of the _ us open. i legitimately don't getj it. i'm tired of the conversations. i it. i'm tired of the conversations. lthinkm — it. i'm tired of the conversations. i think... whitening _ it. i'm tired of the conversations. i think... whitening brookline - it. i'm tired of the conversations. ithink... whitening brookline isi it. i'm tired of the conversations. | ithink... whitening brookline is a place _ ithink... whitening brookline is a place of— ithink... whitening brookline is a place of strong _ ithink... whitening brookline is a place of strong emotions. - ithink... whitening brookline is a place of strong emotions. in - place of strong emotions. in 1999, perhaps— place of strong emotions. in 1999, perhaps the — place of strong emotions. in 1999, perhaps the most— place of strong emotions. in 1999, perhaps the most boisterous - place of strong emotions. in 1999, perhaps the most boisterous of. place of strong emotions. in 1999, perhaps the most boisterous of allj perhaps the most boisterous of all ryder cup was played here. patrick geary, bbc news. valteri bottas has warned that the issues of car "bouncing" in formula one is getting serious and could injure drivers. in formula one is getting serious and could injure drivers. it's known as "porpoising" and it's been affecting a number of drivers this season. after sunday's azerbaijan grand prix, lewis hamilton complained of back problems that at one stage he worried may have caused him to miss this weekend's

canadian grand prix. new design specifications mean cars bounce as they travel at speed down straights. i'v e i've seen this word which seems to explain it all. what exactly is this? the word which seems to explain it all. what exactly is this?— word which seems to explain it all. what exactly is this? the cars have effectiveness _ what exactly is this? the cars have effectiveness here, _ what exactly is this? the cars have effectiveness here, so _ what exactly is this? the cars have effectiveness here, so if _ what exactly is this? the cars have effectiveness here, so if they - what exactly is this? the cars have effectiveness here, so if they get l effectiveness here, so if they get sucked to the ground and an explanation... once they get really low, that cuts off and they go back up. it goes like this. it reminds of the purpose thing of the porpoise fish, and that's why it's called that. it's really bad for the drivers. we really felt sorry for him, but he's not the only one. almost all the drivers are complaining about it. however, in

barcelona, we aren't experiencing it as bad, and that depends on the racetrack. james said it depends if the racetrack is flat, they don't feel it is much. if it's bumpy, they really do feel it. that gives us a bit of worries for the upcoming weekend in montreal. t5 bit of worries for the upcoming weekend in montreal.- bit of worries for the upcoming weekend in montreal. is there any easy remedy? _ weekend in montreal. is there any easy remedy? well, _ weekend in montreal. is there any easy remedy? well, they - weekend in montreal. is there any easy remedy? well, they could i weekend in montreal. is there any. easy remedy? well, they could just easy remedy? well, they could 'ust make all easy remedy? well, they could 'ust make an the — easy remedy? well, they could 'ust make all the floors i easy remedy? well, they could 'ust make all the floors ofi easy remedy? well, they could 'ust make all the floors of alli easy remedy? well, they could 'ust make all the floors of all the i easy remedy? well, they could just make all the floors of all the cars i make all the floors of all the cars flat, but that will be completely new concept, completely different to the ground effect of the new cards for this year. they are designed to increase action on the track. so, that would be a complete change of cars, and here comes a red bull's

christian horner, who says he thinks all the complaining can be a tactic because it would hurt those like his team. who have found a better solution and don't have the bad purpose thing and compare sing to mercedes —— comparison. there's a big argument, but one thing all the drivers are sure about is that this could be dangerous, because imagine sitting in your carand could be dangerous, because imagine sitting in your car and going like this all the time and your vision gets blurred. this all the time and your vision gets blurred-— gets blurred. fascinating. inga, thank ou gets blurred. fascinating. inga, thank you much _ gets blurred. fascinating. inga, thank you much for _ gets blurred. fascinating. inga, thank you much for that. i gets blurred. fascinating. inga, i thank you much for that. explaining it all with that wonderful ease. that is it from us here on sportsday. can stay right up to date on all the latest developments in the world of sport. that is it for me and the team. bye—bye.

hello. we've had 28 celsius in london today, 82 fahrenheit. it's going to get harder still. another couple days of this intense heat means these areas could have a short—lived heat wave. monday and —— london but not for scotland and northern ireland. there will be rain around, and that's because we've got these weather fronts in close proximity. something a little bit more active comes in on friday. through this evening, we do have some rain across the northwest, followed by clear skies overnight. a little bit of shallow mist and fog. still a fairly

comfortable night, 7 or 8 in rural spots, but as the temperatures get up spots, but as the temperatures get up by day, they'll also not dip as far by night. so another hot day across southern and eastern areas of england, temperatures expected to get into the high 20s, but that warmth is spreading into the mid—20s for england and wales. quite warm where we see some brightness, but we will have weather fronts further north and west. as we've seen today, the pollen levels will be very high again for the majority of england and wales, high further north as well and some very high levels of uv. we're not too far away from the longest day. as we go through thursday night, that rain really starts to take hold in northern ireland and scotland, with wet and windy weather here. dragging and some sea fog around some of the irish sea coast, but look at the temperatures by night. it is going to be increasingly uncomfortable and

increasingly muggy night. friday, our weather front starts to push further southwards, and where that cooler air starts to push in and meet the warm air, still on friday, we've got that heat. probably peaking on friday and quite widely into the high 20s and the low 30s. where those to do combine, we will get some big storms and torrential downpours —— those two.

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