today at 6:00pm, a singer with one of the biggest british pop groups of the early 20005, paul cattermole of s club 7, has died. he was 46. # there's a whole world at your feet. # i said reach...# he was found at his home in dorset. his bandmates have paid tribute, saying there are no words to describe their deep sadness. police say there are no suspicious circumstances. also on the programme... israeli air strikes hit palestinian targets in gaza, as tensions rise once again in the middle east. police in northern ireland warn dissident republicans may be planning public disorder this easter weekend. and, rory mcilroy is in danger of missing the cut at the masters after another

tough day at augusta. good evening. a singer with one of the biggest british pop groups of the early 20005, paul cattermole of s club 7, has died. he was 46. he was discovered at his home in dorset, and police say there are no suspicious circumstances. his fellow band members say they're "devastated" by the news, and he'd be "deeply missed". s club 7 sold more than 10 million albums worldwide, and had four number one hits. his death comes just weeks after the band announced a comeback tour. here's laura tra nt. they were one of the biggest bands of the late 90s and early they were one of the biggest bands of the late 905 and early 20005,

famou5 of the late 905 and early 20005, famous for their upbeat and catchy hit5. in february, pauland his 5 club 7 bandmates announced their reunion to mark the band's 25th anniversary. they were planning an 11 date tour of the uk and ireland later this year. we 11 date tour of the uk and ireland later this year.— later this year. we are still determining _ later this year. we are still determining what - later this year. we are still determining what to - later this year. we are still determining what to put i later this year. we are still determining what to put in | later this year. we are still - determining what to put in the set list for the show. the determining what to put in the set list for the show.— list for the show. the tour was to include nostalgic _ list for the show. the tour was to include nostalgic favourites - list for the show. the tour was to include nostalgic favourites like l include nostalgic favourites like reach, bring it all back, and never had a dream come true. 46—year—old paul cattermole died at his home in dorset yesterday. the cause of his dor5et yesterday. the cause of his death is unknown. police say there are no 5u5piciou5 circumstances. it's a huge 5hock. news like are no 5u5piciou5 circumstances. it's a huge 5hock. new5 like that comes through and you sort of have to check it twice because it's a part of so many people's childhood5 as well. it's incredibly untimely. in a statement, his 5 club 7 bandmates 5aid in a statement, his 5 club 7 bandmates said they were truly devastated and that there were no words to describe the deep sadne55. we are all so lucky to have had him

in our lives and thankful for the amazing memories, they said. paul cattermole had previously spoken about difficulties he faced in the years after the peak of the band's fame. i years after the peak of the band's fame. ~ , ., ., ., fame. i went bankrupt and had to cive all fame. i went bankrupt and had to give all that _ fame. i went bankrupt and had to give all that money _ fame. i went bankrupt and had to give all that money back. - fame. i went bankrupt and had to give all that money back. you - fame. i went bankrupt and had to| give all that money back. you had tax problems- _ give all that money back. you had tax problems. tax _ give all that money back. you had tax problems. tax problems, - give all that money back. you hadi tax problems. tax problems, paid give all that money back. you had l tax problems. tax problems, paid it off, owed about _ tax problems. tax problems, paid it off, owed about 30. .. _ tax problems. tax problems, paid it off, owed about 30. .. the _ tax problems. tax problems, paid it off, owed about 30. .. the lawyer i off, owed about 30... the lawyer fees on that were 46 was not all the money on that tour went to pay that off and i had to do the nextjob that came in because it's 5howbiz. s that came in because it's showbiz. s club 7's fan base stretched as far as australia. worldwide they sold more than 10 million albums. the s club 7 singer paul cattermole, who's died at the age of 46. the foreign secretary, james cleverly, has called for a de—escalation of tensions in the middle east, after i5rael carried out air strikes on palestinian target5 in the gaza strip and

in southern lebanon. he says both sides should "cease all provocative action". the air raid5 follow rocket attacks on israel yesterday, which were the biggest to be launched from lebanon in 17 years. later, a gun attack on a car in the occupied west bank killed two i5raeli women, originally from london. this report from jerusalem by our correspondent lucy williamson contains some images you may find distressing. in gaza, the finger of blame arrives in air5trike5. in gaza, the finger of blame arrives in air strikes. i5rael�*5 message to hama5 last night was clear. militants fired back rocket5 in their dozens. among the buildings damaged in the strikes wa5 their dozens. among the buildings damaged in the strikes was the newly built house of taxi driver mohammed. translation: i built house of taxi driver mohammed. translation:— translation: i came running up the sound of explosions. _ translation: i came running up the sound of explosions. i _ translation: i came running up the sound of explosions. i could - translation: i came running up the

sound of explosions. i could hardly i sound of explosions. i could hardly see because of the dust. the dirt covered my sisters and i carried them out one by one. what have they done? 0ne them out one by one. what have they done? one of them almost died. i5rael also struck what it said were hama5 target5 i5rael also struck what it said were hama5 targets in lebanon. conflict here can be a trip wire for war with the lebanese militant group his brother. it happened in 2006. but action5 brother. it happened in 2006. but actions on both sides now seem calibrated to avoid that by putting palestinian militants and not his brother in the spotlight. the country's 5pokesman says they don't want an escalation. country's spokesman says they don't want an escalation.— want an escalation. there is one enemy here- — want an escalation. there is one enemy here. we _ want an escalation. there is one enemy here. we are _ want an escalation. there is one enemy here. we are focused i want an escalation. there is one enemy here. we are focused on| want an escalation. there is one i enemy here. we are focused on enemy and we don't want to escalate at this point. we are focused on hama5, a predominant force here. what this point. we are focused on hamas, a predominant force here.— a predominant force here. what has anaered a predominant force here. what has angered hamas _ a predominant force here. what has angered hamas and _ a predominant force here. what has angered hamas and others - a predominant force here. what has angered hamas and others in i a predominant force here. what has angered hamas and others in the i angered hamas and others in the region are scenes of israeli police entering a mosque injerusalem and

clashing with palestinians inside. since then, palestinian rocket5 clashing with palestinians inside. since then, palestinian rockets and israeli air strikes have moved from i5raeli air strikes have moved from gaza to lebanon. few in this region want wider conflict but the link between retaliation and escalation isn't always easy to break. today, two i5raeli 5ister5 isn't always easy to break. today, two i5raeli sisters were shot dead in the occupied west bank. their mother is fighting for her life. the local mayor 5aid mother is fighting for her life. the local mayor said they were originally from the uk. i5rael local mayor said they were originally from the uk. israel has made it easier originally from the uk. israel has made it ea5ierfor originally from the uk. israel has made it easier for palestinians to visit the mosque this year during the holy month of ramadan. 130,000 turned up for friday prayers today. 0ther5 stayed away, nervou5 there might be trouble here again. ramadan, ea5ter might be trouble here again. ramadan, easterand might be trouble here again. ramadan, easter and jewish pa55over holiday5 converge this weekend. peaceful rituals in a place haunted by conflict. and lucy is live for us now injeru5alem. 0ne one wonders 0ne wondersjust one wonders just how wor5e one wonders just how worse things could get with this escalation. i

think what we have seen over the past day or so is both a spreading of these tension5 past day or so is both a spreading of these tensions and also perhaps a bit to try and contain some of them. israel has faced pressure on two fronts, from lebanese territory and front5, from lebanese territory and also gaza, but what is interesting as it has blamed the palestinian group hamas for both those things. one thing people here really are looking at and watching very carefully i5 looking at and watching very carefully is for any sign there might be a fresh conflict with the lebanese group of hezbolla. that would be a very different propo5ition would be a very different proposition to the ongoing prospect with hama5. hezbolla it's much stronger and better armed. with hama5. hezbolla it's much 5trongerand betterarmed. i with hama5. hezbolla it's much stronger and better armed. ithink the fact the focus has remained focused on the palestinians and the palestinian group hamas speaks volumes perhap5 about the bid on volume5 perhap5 about the bid on both sides to try and keep this contained. but of course things can change very quickly i5 contained. but of course things can change very quickly is a situation that sparked the tensions we are seeing now hasn't fundamentally

changed yet. lucy williamson live in jerusalem, thank you. the bbc has learned that the accountancy firm which audits the scottish national party's finances has resigned. johnston carmichael says it's taken the decision after a review of its client portfolio. the former chief executive of the snp, peter murrell, was arrested and then released without charge on wednesday as part of a police investigation into the party's finances. 0ur scotland correspondent, jamie mcivor, is in glasgow. how much of a surprise is this? certainly this comes at the end of what is frankly one of the worst weeks in the history of the snp. a police investigation into the snp�*5 finances began nearly two years ago. then on wednesday the police began a two—day search at the home of former chief executive peter murrell and his wife, former fir5t chief executive peter murrell and his wife, former first minister nicola sturgeon. the bbc has now

found out from various sources within the political and business world5 within the political and business worlds that the snp�*5 auditor5 have now resigned. the auditor5 were the accountants ofjohn5ton carmichael. accountants of johnston carmichael. we accountants ofjohn5ton carmichael. we understand they re5igned before peter murrell�*s arrest. the snp say they are now in the process of finding new auditor5. all this is of course a concern for the new fir5t course a concern for the new first minister, humza you5af, also the leader of the snp. humza you5af 5aid leader of the snp. humza you5af said yesterday that it was clear that snp governance was not as it should be. the opposition parties in scotland are calling for more openness and transparency in the snp but they are also begin to wonder if the snp a5 a dominance in scottish politics is now coming to its close.- now coming to its close. jamie mcivor in _ now coming to its close. jamie mcivor in glasgow, _ now coming to its close. jamie mcivor in glasgow, thank i now coming to its close. jamie mcivor in glasgow, thank you. | politicians in northern ireland have condemned continuing paramilitary violence after police warned that dissident groups may try to provoke disorder over the easter weekend. extra officers have been drafted in ahead of a visit by president biden next week, as part of events to mark

the 25th anniversary of the good friday agreement. 0ur ireland correspondent, chris page has more from belfa5t. northern ireland is marking a quarter of a century of relative peace. the agreement signed on good friday, 1998, largely ended three decades of conflict. but there is also a reminder that the threat from paramilitaries hasn't completely faded. la5t last year there was some trouble at an annual and dissident republican march in londonderry on easter monday, but police warned yesterday there could be more serious violence this time round. there is very strong community evidence specifically coming forward in respect of monday's events in derry londonderry, and there are real concerns there may be attempts to draw police into serious public disorder and to use that then as a platform to launch terrorist attacks on police as well. the dissidents broke away from

mainstream republicans when the ira's political wing, sinn fein, entered the peace process. a few weeks ago, a group known as the new ira shot and critically injured a detective, john caldwell. police don't believe dissident republicans are planning attacks directly because of the anniversary or president biden�*s visit, but officers' concerns do show that peace remains unfinished work. at stormont this afternoon, the sinn fein leader who signed the good friday agreement said republicans should pursue their aim of a united ireland through democracy alone. fiur ireland through democracy alone. oi" responsibility is ireland through democracy alone. iii " responsibility is for the future. the past will take care of itself. let's plan for the day that we can govern ourselves without the corrosive rule of london. and govern ourselves without the corrosive rule of london. and a former loyalist _ corrosive rule of london. and a former loyalist paramilitary i corrosive rule of london. and a | former loyalist paramilitary said violence should now be well in the past. violence should now be well in the ast. ., ,., , violence should now be well in the ast. ., , , ., violence should now be well in the ast. , , ., , past. nobody should be living in fear. i past. nobody should be living in fear- i accept— past. nobody should be living in fear. i accept that _ past. nobody should be living in fear. i accept that the _ past. nobody should be living in fear. i accept that the peace i fear. i accept that the peace process _

fear. i accept that the peace process isn't probably perfect, but neither_ process isn't probably perfect, but neither is— process isn't probably perfect, but neither is the political process, but the — neither is the political process, but the two things we have is to processes— but the two things we have is to processes and when they converge then this _ processes and when they converge then this society will be far hetter~ _ then this society will be far better. , . ., ., better. the imperfect nature of the eace is better. the imperfect nature of the peace is underlined _ better. the imperfect nature of the peace is underlined by _ better. the imperfect nature of the peace is underlined by the - better. the imperfect nature of the peace is underlined by the fact i better. the imperfect nature of the peace is underlined by the fact the | peace is underlined by the fact the power—sharing assembly isn't currently operating. the political crises have meant northern ireland has been without a devolved government for more than ten of the last 25 years. but amidst the political tensions and security issues, communities here want to send a positive message, that they will keep reaching out for reconciliation. chris page, bbc news, belfast. well, as we've been hearing, a quarter of a century on since the good frday agreement, political tensions and obstacles sadly persist in northern ireland. so what does the generation born since the historic deal make of the era of peace? emma vardy has that story. northern ireland's peace generation have grown up in a place unrecognisable from its past.

many people born after the conflict have seen little of the dark times that came before them. we've come to show them some of the tv news archives of the place they call home. explosion. it's hard to believe that that's what life was like, and how different it is now. i still am like, but how did that happen? why did that happen? to commemorate and pay tribute to the volunteers. of the irish republican army! the sectarian conflict between protestant and catholic communities shaped the lives of previous generations. republican armed groups carried out a bombing campaign to try to force northern ireland to give up its status as part of the uk, and catholic communities came under attack from loyalists. seeing some of the footage of, like, the ira men... that is so bizarre, i mean, because it's not something i ever experienced.

in 1998, when once bitter political enemies signed the good friday agreement, it was a major turning point. i think it's an amazing document, the fact that you had so many people willing to put grudges and even their own popularity aside. many may disagree, but i feel that we've came so far in such a short period of time. although the conflict is in the past, some sense of division is still passed down. while 25—year—olds today had a vastly different experience growing up in northern ireland from their parents, it's clear the so—called peace generation still feels some of the old tensions that live on. you do get an inherited trauma, you know, that i as a catholic can't go to a protestant area. that actually triggers something in you? yeah, like, even though it wouldn't stop me, you know it's ridiculous, but it's because that's what we've always heard. why do those beliefs still exist? your community, your family, because they grew up with it. and although the conflict has shaped large parts of the way northern ireland works today,

many young people have had little formal education about their recent history. i have never learned about the troubles in my entire education. like, in terms of school. like, i would say i was quite sectarian when i was younger, and, you know, that was brought from my family. so how would you rate the success of the good friday agreement? i would say it was successful in terms of ending the violence, but we still have segregated housing, we still have segregated schooling, our politics is still divided. there's been no bombs going off now, do you know what i mean? but there's still both sides having a big dig at each other. 71.12%... cheering. there is little doubt those who voted for the agreement in 1998 created a better future for their children. but today, northern ireland's power—sharing government, set up by the accord, often collapses over disputes between the parties. and there are growing questions over whether it's become outdated. we need to get our government back, because theyjust keep passing it on to the young people. i just appreciate the

benefits that it has brung, but there's still issues. can your generation make northern ireland a better place? i hope so. yeah, i think there is potential there for northern ireland to be more united. when political figures mark the anniversary of the good friday agreement in the coming days, and its legacy, they too will do so in recognition that this isn't the end of the story. emma vardy, bbc news, belfast. russian news agencies are reporting that an american journalist, evan gershkovich, has been charged with spying. the reporter, who works for the wall streetjournal, was arrested by the russian security service last month. he's accused of collecting what are described as "state secrets" about a military complex. washington says the accusations are ridiculous and has called for his release. a 12—year—old boy is due to appear at sheffield youth court tomorrow, charged with murder. he's accused of killing

marcia grant, who was 60, and who was hit by a car in the city on wednesday. 0ur correspondent, 0livia richwald, is in sheffield now. bring us up to date with the latest? it's almost two days since marcia grant was hit by a car and killed on this road in south sheffield. there is still a deep sense of shock and upset that this 16—year—old mother and grandmother, described as a pillar of her community, could have been killed on this usually peaceful, quiet, leafy street in the south of the city. all day, friends, family, neighbours and well—wishers have been coming to pay tribute to her and leave flowers. 0ne have been coming to pay tribute to her and leave flowers. one note on those flowers behind me describes her as a lovely, caring lady with a beautiful heart and smile. her family have asked for their privacy to be respected but they have released a statement through the police, and that said: marcia was a

warm, loving dedicated mother, grandmother, sister and friend. her loss has sent shock waves through all that knew her and everyone who was lucky enough to be included in her orbit. meanwhile, a 12—year—old boy has been charged with her murder and is due to appear at sheffield youth court tomorrow. you cannot be named because of his age. ok, named because of his age. 0k, 0livia, thank you. —— he cannot be named. labour is facing criticism, including from within the party, for posting a message on twitter suggesting that the prime minister doesn't think child sex abusers should be jailed. the tweet highlights figures since 2010 on the number of adults convicted of child sexual assault who've served no prison time. the conservatives described the tweet as "vile and desperate". 0ur political correspondent, david wallace lockhart, has the latest. an official labour graphic that is causing a stir. it has been shared by frontbenchers and claims that rishi sunak doesn't think those who sexually assault children

should go to prison. 0ne shadow cabinet member defended, to an extent, the tactics used. i, i can see that it's not to everybody�*s taste, absolutely, and that some people, you know, won't, won't like it. i didn't design the graphic. it's not my graphic, but i am here. i am here to explain what it is that lies beneath it, which is a very serious point about what is happening in our criminaljustice system. the stats used in this campaign about child sexual assault are broadly correct, but labour are drawing on figures going back to 2010. now, remember, rishi sunak has only been an mp since 2015. he's only been around the cabinet table since 2019. it's personalising this very serious issue in such a way that's proving so controversial. labour's former shadow chancellor, john mcdonnell, went public with his criticism, tweeting: i say to the people who have taken the decision to publish this ad, please withdraw it. we, the labour party, are better than this.

but the party have no intention of backing down. a conservative source highlighted that labour's attack included some of the period when sir keir starmer was director of public prosecutions. they've accused him of having an appalling record. he spent most of his time prosecuting journalists and failing to prosecutejimmy savile, as far as i can make out, mr speaker. when borisjohnson made this unfounded claim last year, sir keir starmer called it a ridiculous slur. some feel labour's campaign is from a similar playbook. david wallace lockhart, bbc news. we're into day two of the masters at augusta. it's the one major golf title that has eluded northern ireland's rory mcilroy, but after a disappointing round, which left him seven shots behind the leaders, he's continued to struggle today, as andy swiss reports. the calm before the storm, perhaps? with bad weather forecast, it seemed a good day to be an early starter, and america's brooks koepka moved clear

at the top of the leaderboard. behind him, though, rory mcilroy�*s problems continued. after a frustrating first round, he was struggling again. a string of early errors and his hopes seemed to be fading. 0h, he hated it from minute he hit it. 0thers, though, were having a better time of it, including australia's jason day, showing his pinpoint precision. he's made that one look easy. the british challenge has so far been led byjustin rose, although he'll have to convert a solid start into something more spectacular, especially with koepka in such form, as he continued to set the pace. for mcilroy, on the other hand, those putts are just refusing to drop, and that masters title is looking as elusive as ever. andy swiss, bbc news, augusta. the latest i can tell you is that brooks koepka still leads the way. he is some five shots clear of the

rest of the field. he is one of the players who joined the controversial liv golf tour, so a win here would be interesting. rory michael roy is having a terrible time of it, now some 17 shots behind brooks koepka. he came into this masters with such high hopes of winning the title, but frankly he is going to struggle now even to make the halfway cut will stop the other big talking point here is still the weather, because thunderstorms are forecast for this afternoon and heavy rain forecast for tomorrow. and there is some concern about getting the masters finished on sunday. it is some a0 years, in fact, finished on sunday. it is some a0 years, infact, since finished on sunday. it is some a0 years, in fact, since the masters last had to go to a monday, so the organisers here will be keeping theirfingers organisers here will be keeping their fingers crossed for the weather, clive. indeed, andy. andy swiss at augusta in georgia. time for a look at the weather. here's stav da naos.

a bit cloudy over there in augusta. but sunny here. it is a bit cloudy over there in augusta. but sunny here.— a bit cloudy over there in augusta. but sunny here. it is looking better for us through _ but sunny here. it is looking better for us through the _ but sunny here. it is looking better for us through the easter _ but sunny here. it is looking better| for us through the easter weekend. we will hold onto the sunshine. for most of us, it was a bit cloudy across north sea coast of both england and scotland, and also northern ireland, but we continue with the sunshine through saturday and easter sunday, but all change easter monday, thanks to the system in the atlantic. high pressure dominates our weather through this evening and overnight, keeping fronts at bay. we will see low cloud rolling in to eastern scotland and england, some drizzly rain there. further west, especially where the sky is clear, another chilly one. there could be a touch of frost in rural parts of west of england and wales in particular. a chilly start but then dry and bright with lots of sunshine in the morning. cloud in the afternoon. there might be the

odd light shower, but most places dry, cloud and feeling cooler along southern and eastern coasts. temperatures will reach 12—16 c. milder air comes from the south one and increasing strengthening southerly breeze on easter sunday. a dry start, plenty of sunshine, particularly for england and wales, perhaps the odd shower across scotland. the change into northern ireland, this front bringing outbreaks of rain and strengthening wind, so a disappointing second half of the day here. elsewhere, dry wood sunshine. we could be up to the high teens in the warm spots, 17, 18 celsius. next week, all change — low pressure brings spells of rain. there will be spells of gales as well. you can see the unsettled theme from bank holiday monday to friday. it will feel chilly as well. enjoy the sunny weather while it

lasts. thanks, stav. that's it, but i'll be back with the news at ten. now on bbc one, time tojoin our colleagues across the nations and regions for the news where you are. bye for now.

hello there. sunny skies have been the story of this good friday for most parts of the uk, including here for our weather watcher in monmouth. now, i can't promise it's going to stay this sunny through the rest of the weekend. there will still be some sunny spells, but generally a bit more in the way of cloud and some rain arriving later in the weekend. now, on the earlier satellite picture, you can see a lot of cloud that's been lurking in the north sea. some of that now is rolling inland and out towards the west, frontal systems waiting in the atlantic, which will eventually bring some outbreaks of rain. so as we go through tonight, we will see more of this cloud rolling in across eastern scotland and eastern england. and at the same time, some fog patches could develop through parts of the midlands and down into southeast england. elsewhere, some clear

spells which will allow temperatures to drop. we're going to get quite close to freezing in places, so some of us will see a touch of frost to start saturday morning. but on balance, saturday, still a fine looking day. some spells of sunshine, but more cloud across parts of eastern scotland and eastern england. i think that cloud will tend to retreat towards the north sea coast, but where the cloud does linger, it'll make it feel really rather cool. temperatures there in aberdeen maybe only getting to around eight degrees celsius. further west, sunny skies and highs of 15 or 16, but we will see more cloud into northern ireland, a very weak frontal system that could bring the odd spot of rain here during saturday night. and then into sunday, here comes another weather front and this one will have a bit more

energy about it. so we will certainly see the cloud thickening up across northern ireland. some rain here by the afternoon, perhaps eventually into western scotland, west wales, the far south west of england. but ahead of that, some spells of sunshine, some areas of cloud, but with a strengthening southerly breeze, it is going to feel warm. temperatures could get as high as 16 or 17 degrees. but through sunday night, this frontal system pushes eastwards, taking outbreaks of rain with it. i think the most persistent rain will mainly be confined to the overnight hours, but some will linger in eastern england for a time on monday morning. could be quite a wet day across the northern isles, elsewhere, sunny spells, yes, but also some showers, some of which could be heavy, possibly with some hail and some thunder and slightly lower temperatures, typically between ten and 15 degrees. and then as we head deeper into next week, quite a change, actually. hello and welcome to sportsday — i'm gavin ramjaun.... frustration for rory mcilroy in augusta... the northern irishman�*s hopes falling apart, on day two of the masters. an incredible victory for scotland, defeating one of the much—fancied teams for this year's women's world cup... honours even at the den — which opens up the chance for burnley to clinch promotion back

to the bigtime. also coming up on sportsday... a clash of the rivals in super league — wigan beat the champions st helens to climb the table — and hull fc�*s losing streak continues. and — from friends to rivals — but will it be all smiles for these two in when it comes to a paralympic spot... i'll be happy either way. you go to the games i will your training partner stop if you go to the games you will be mine. hello there and welcome along to the programme. a busy weekend of football ahead — but first — let's get up to date with the masters, which is into day two — and happening right now. and it's proving tough for rory mcilory today again — in chasing that elusive green jacket, the only major in golf he hasn't won. let's join our correspondent andy swiss, who's at augusta for us.