�* situation of our country. the high court rules an expansion of the london's ultra low emission zone — which is aimed at reducing air pollution — can go ahead. donald trump says he will not end his 2024 presidential campaign if he is convicted and sentenced on the various charges against him. and at the women's world cup, a crucial win for england over denmark. hello, i'm nancy kacungira. welcome to verified live — three hours of breaking stories and checking out the truth behind them. the head of the presidential guard in niger has appeared on state television as the country's new ruler after leading a coup on wednesday.

general abdourahamane tchani wore military fatigues as he read a statement on behalf of the national council for the safeguarding of the homeland. president niger's elected president, mohamed bazoum, is still being detained. it's reported that president bazoum spoke to the french president emmanuel macron early on friday and told him that he was "in good health". the new authorities have banned all public demonstrations. they said acts of vandalism and wickedness would not be tolerated after crowds looted the headquarters of the ousted president on thursday. some waved the flags of niger and russia. the united nations secretary—general, antonio guterres, has demanded the immediate and unconditional release mr bazoum. general abdourahamane tchiani has now declared himself the head of state. translation: the action of the (nsf is motivated by the sole desire - to preserve our beloved homeland. in the face of the continuous deterioration of the security situation of our country. the fallen authorities have failed

to give a real solution to the crisis and have provided poor economic and social governance. joining me live is abdurahman alkassoum, a political analyst in niamey. but before that, let's get an update from our correspondence. chris, what is the latest that you can tell us thatis is the latest that you can tell us that is coming in from niger, which now has a new president? ihell. that is coming in from niger, which now has a new president? well, the new leader. — now has a new president? well, the new leader, general— now has a new president? well, the | new leader, general abdourahamane tchiani, has sought the cooperation of niger to support the effort in bringing about security of the country. however, this to itself has sent a strong messages to the west

african bloc, and there are indications that the leadership would be meeting in nigeria as soon as sunday to discuss developments in niger. this is the latest, but back in that country, there is going to be some force of division as there has been a lot of support to the new leader as well as the president that has been deposed. he has a large following base, too. the other problem is the issue of the ties with the western allies. it is not clear yet, the focus of the new military leadership of the country, if they are going to be remaining with the western allies or they are going to cut ties with them and join their neighbours, neighbours mali and burkina faso in pushing towards russia. but

and burkina faso in pushing towards russia. �* ~' ., and burkina faso in pushing towards russia. �* ~ ., ., russia. but we know about where the ousted president _ russia. but we know about where the ousted president is _ russia. but we know about where the ousted president is now? _ russia. but we know about where the ousted president is now? at - russia. but we know about where the ousted president is now? at the - ousted president is now? at the moment, ousted president is now? at the moment. we — ousted president is now? at the moment, we are _ ousted president is now? at the moment, we are hearing - ousted president is now? at the moment, we are hearing that i ousted president is now? at the l moment, we are hearing that the ousted president is still being detained around the presidential palace, and what many are suggesting is that he might be forced to write a resignation or assign his resignation, at least two pave way for the takeover of the government by the military. in a for the takeover of the government by the military-— by the military. in a televised statement. — by the military. in a televised statement, a _ by the military. in a televised statement, a spokesman - by the military. in a televised statement, a spokesman for| by the military. in a televised i statement, a spokesman for the military warned against any foreign interference in matters in niger at this time. he was that message aimed at? ~ , . ., , this time. he was that message aimed at? ~ , u, , , this time. he was that message aimed at? , , ., at? well, basically, niger is now the ma'or at? well, basically, niger is now the major hub — at? well, basically, niger is now the major hub for— at? well, basically, niger is now the major hub for western - the major hub for western operations, especially the fight against jihadist operations, especially the fight againstjihadist groups in the su hell. after malley and burkina faso cut ties with them. niger has france

and us bases. obviously such messages might be aimed at weston countries, which has been a former colonial master of niger, as well as the united states. niger is one of the united states. niger is one of the poorest countries in the world and it looks like the military are not happy with the situation. as a matter of fact, while he was speaking, generalabdourahamane speaking, general abdourahamane tchiani mentioned speaking, generalabdourahamane tchiani mentioned that the template with which the government was using to fight a jihadist insurgency wasn't working and even though president mohamed bazoum was saying all was well, what was left on the ground was a pile of death, a pile of frustration and displacement.

thank you very much for that update. let's analyse the situation more now. i am joined with a political analystjoining us from niger. what do we know about the man who has now declared himself president? abdourahamane tchiani is not new on the scene. he was in fact implicated in another coup back in 2015. he was since cleared of involvement in that. tell us what we know about him. ~ . ~ ., ., that. tell us what we know about him. ~ . ~ ., ~ him. what we know about him... also, he served as — him. what we know about him... also, he served as the _ him. what we know about him... also, he served as the commander-in-chiefl he served as the commander—in—chief of the _ he served as the commander—in—chief of the guard _ he served as the commander—in—chief of the guard since 2011. and for now something _ of the guard since 2011. and for now something like 13 years he is in the

presidential palace. he knows everything and he is in charge of security— everything and he is in charge of security of— everything and he is in charge of security of the president. the president mohamed bazoum, whom he took over— president mohamed bazoum, whom he took over from. we know he is respected _ took over from. we know he is respected inside the military. he is known _ respected inside the military. he is known as— respected inside the military. he is known as very strong character and very strong — known as very strong character and very strong in terms of strategy. this is— very strong in terms of strategy. this is the — very strong in terms of strategy. this is the thing is that we know about— this is the thing is that we know about hint _ this is the thing is that we know about him. so this is the thing is that we know about him-— this is the thing is that we know about him. ., ., , about him. so someone who is in the to tiers about him. so someone who is in the top tiers of— about him. so someone who is in the top tiers of the _ about him. so someone who is in the top tiers of the military. _ about him. so someone who is in the top tiers of the military. but - about him. so someone who is in the top tiers of the military. but what - top tiers of the military. but what is the motivation for this coup? a spokesperson said earlier that they were intervening because of the poor security situation and bad governance. there have been five successful coup in niger. this is the latest. what are the reasons behind this?—

the latest. what are the reasons behind this? ., ., , behind this? comparing what they said and comparing _ behind this? comparing what they said and comparing to _ behind this? comparing what they said and comparing to the - behind this? comparing what they said and comparing to the reality, l behind this? comparing what theyl said and comparing to the reality, i think— said and comparing to the reality, i think it _ said and comparing to the reality, i think it is _ said and comparing to the reality, i think it is possible to discuss maybe — think it is possible to discuss maybe there is some reason, motivation that are not clear. we can say— motivation that are not clear. we can say that it is not clear. according _ can say that it is not clear. according to security forces, they are inter—charge of fighting against the insurgency. if the military so that they— the insurgency. if the military so that they make this intervention because — that they make this intervention because security was not good, i think— because security was not good, i think they— because security was not good, i think they are also part of it. in terms — think they are also part of it. in terms of— think they are also part of it. in terms of economy, we can say that in terms _ terms of economy, we can say that in terms of— terms of economy, we can say that in terms of growing, statistically compared to the figures from world bank and _ compared to the figures from world bank and the other financial institutions, we can say that niger is now— institutions, we can say that niger is now am — institutions, we can say that niger is now a... but maybe there are some

reasons— is now a... but maybe there are some reasons that _ is now a... but maybe there are some reasons that are by now ignored by normal— reasons that are by now ignored by normal persons. even if we can say that generally the population in the country— that generally the population in the country did contest the presence of foreign _ country did contest the presence of foreign military in this kind of things. — foreign military in this kind of things, but other things to know, comparing — things, but other things to know, comparing to what happened in burkina — comparing to what happened in burkina faso, in mali and other countries, _ burkina faso, in mali and other countries, we can say that the niger strategy— countries, we can say that the niger strategy is _ countries, we can say that the niger strategy is now the best because it remains _ strategy is now the best because it remains the best in the control of the integrity of the authority. it the integrity of the authority. [11 is a the integrity of the authority. it is a complex... the integrity of the authority. it is a complex... compared - the integrity of the authority. it is a complex... compared to i the integrity of the authority. it i is a complex... compared to what ha--ened is a complex... compared to what happened in _ is a complex... compared to what happened in mali _ is a complex... compared to what happened in mali or _ is a complex... compared to what happened in mali or brokeena - is a complex... compared to what. happened in mali or brokeena vasso, when _ happened in mali or brokeena vasso, when the _ happened in mali or brokeena vasso, when the coup arrived we saw that the situation really deteriorated. regionally, there are quite a few challenges. thank you for discussing

that with us. a political analyst joining us. we will have to leave that therefore now. let's ta ke let's take you to some live pictures that we are looking at. this is from the un security conference, the un security council is holding a meeting on those developments in niger. tote meeting on those developments in nicer. ~ .., meeting on those developments in nicer. ~ , �* meeting on those developments in nicer. , ~ . ., niger. we can listen in. at certain areas which _ niger. we can listen in. at certain areas which are _ niger. we can listen in. at certain areas which are identified - niger. we can listen in. at certain areas which are identified as - areas which are identified as conflict prone. and dynamic deployment of temporary operating bases and long and short paroles. it includes the deployment of quick reaction forces teams for defensive protection of civilian camps and internally displaced personal camps and sites in the country. it includes active patrolling of our area of responsibility in order to

show presence, inspire confidence and develop and promote a sense of security among the population. where we do not have the requisite early warning and clashes take place, we also react through strong patrols and strong reaction. to these conflicts and clashes that take place. all are either of the options that i will talk about now, based on the situation and available resources. this can be deployed in or near the conflict, between clashing armed clashes, segregate them and contain the conflict. deployed to protect the civilians who in large numbers may be fleeing from the conflict zone and guide them to the nearest base where in we can protect them better and get the humanitarian support started. or what is the next immediate...

deployed to prevent escalation of the conflict. tote deployed to prevent escalation of the conflict-— deployed to prevent escalation of the conflict. ~ _, ., ., the conflict. we will come away from that now, the conflict. we will come away from that now. a — the conflict. we will come away from that now, a meeting _ the conflict. we will come away from that now, a meeting of— the conflict. we will come away from that now, a meeting of the _ the conflict. we will come away from that now, a meeting of the un - that now, a meeting of the un security council discussing security in niger and the region. niger lies at the heart of the region, which is seen numerous power grabs in recent years. let's turn to matters here in the uk. the high court in london has ruled that a major plan which aims to reduce air pollution in the capital can go ahead. the plan is to expand the city's ultra low emissions zone, known as the ulez. it currently covers the central area — shown in pink — on this map. drivers of the most polluting vehicles in the zone are charged £12.50 a day. london's labour mayor — sadiq khan — wants to extend the boundary of the zone to cover the whole of greater london. five conservative—led councils tried to have the expansion of the scheme halted — arguing that mr khan had

exceeded his powers, but they have now failed. the extension is due to go ahead on august 29th. ulez has been at the centre of a major political row — and is thought to have contributed to labour's failure in last week's uxbridge by—election. here's our transport correspondent, katy austin. in harrow in north—west london, the prospect of the ultra low emission zone arriving in just a month's time provoked some strong reactions. buying a new car — we can't afford it, it's rubbish. it's just to get more money out of the public, and it's not fair. others we spoke to agreed with the idea but had had to change their vehicle. we sold the car, didn't get much for it because the demand for diesels wasn't great. and then had to have a big outlay into purchasing a new car. inside london's ulez area, a £12.50 daily charge applies for driving vehicles which don't meet certain emissions standards. it's aimed at reducing air pollution. it currently reaches up to the north and south circular roads but is due to take in all london boroughs

from the 29th of august. while clean air campaigners support this, it has proved controversial, and it was a big issue in the recent uxbridge by—election. five local councils mounted a legal challenge against the expansion plan. they argued the mayor didn't have the power to extend the zone that far, and they attacked the consultation process and the scrappage scheme. today, a high courtjudge dismissed their challenge. the mayor has continued to insist his plan is necessary, and today he vowed to press ahead. the decision to expand ulez was a difficult one, not one i took lightly, but it's essential because in our great city every year around 4,000 people die prematurely linked with air quality. there are children who have stunted lungs forever because of air pollution, adults with a whole host of health issues from asthma to cancer, dementia to heart disease. one of the conservative councils involved in the legal action says they won't appeal but will call

on the government to intervene. we thought it was the wrong thing to do and the wrong time. we don't think it has the impact the mayor is now claiming it does. i really suggest the mayor goes and reads his own report that was part of his decision—making process that actually says this will have a very, very small impact on air quality in outer london. clean air zones have sprung up in other places, too, in recent years, including birmingham and bristol. the ulez expansion looks set to go ahead. the political debate will continue. katy austin, bbc news. around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. let's take a look at some other news making headlines across the uk. the natwest group has said it's launching an independent review into how coutts bank — which it owns — closes accounts. it comes after a major row over the closure of the former

brexit party leader nigel farage's account at coutts and the resignaton of the natwest chief executive. the consumer group, which, has criticised the way portion size information is displayed on food packaging. it has described it as "confusing and unrealistic". in a new report, the body found people often couldn't work out how much sugar, fat and salt they were putting into their bodies. it says well—known brands of crisps and chocolate displayed inconsistent information. new data has revealed that serious allergic reactions are rising in england. they're now responsible for around 25,000 nhs hospital stays annually. health officials say the rate has more than doubled over 20 years. members of the public are being encouraged to recognise allergies and respond. you're live with bbc news. former us president donald trump says he won't stop his bid for relection in 2024 — even if he's convicted and sentenced on the charges up against him.

mr trump made the comments during an appearance on an online conservative us radio show. mr trump faces three new charges over his handling of classified documents after he left the white house. federal prosecutors filed an indictment on thursday evening — superseding formal federal charges made injune — to which trump has pleaded not guilty. mr trump and two of his employees at his florida estate, mar—a—lago, have been charged with obstructing the investigation into the former president's retention of top secret documents. court documents claim — employees were asked to delete camera footage recordings of the basement, where classified documents had been stored, after they'd been ordered to produce the footage. for the latest, live now to our correspondent in washington, nomia iqbal. donald trump has hit out at these latest charges that have been donald trump has hit out at these latest charges that have been added to his indictment, saying that he is

innocent, he already pleaded not guilty last year when he appeared in miami court over this indictment. he hit out at the special counsel that has brought the charges. as you mentioned, he said that this will not stop him running for the presidency even if he is convicted. and constitutionally, nothing can stop him, that is the truth of it, because there are very few qualifications you need to be president. therefore, this doesn't actually stop his bid at all. we have seen how he has used these indictments to actually boost his standing, and it does work, certainly with his core base and with lots of republican voters. he is the clear frontrunner for the republican party's presidential nomination. how the general electorate views this is another matter because donald trump is facing a few trails, potentially two more indictments coming down the pipeline. we could have an extraordinary situation next year during the election campaign where donald trump is facing five trials

in the matter of six months. it is in the matter of six months. it is such an unusual— in the matter of six months. it is such an unusual situation. thank you very much forjoining us to talk about that. a14—year—old boy has been arrested after a seven—year old girl died following what the police said was a hit run involving a motorcycle. the crash happened shortly after seven o'clock last night. shortly after seven o'clock last niuht. ., . . shortly after seven o'clock last ni a ht, ., . ., , night. police have given this u date. night. police have given this update- very _ night. police have given this update. very sadly, - night. police have given this update. very sadly, a - night. police have given this - update. very sadly, a seven-year-old update. very sadly, a seven—year—old girl lost her life after she was hit by motorbike here in tenterden road just after seven o'clock last night. she was taken by west midlands ambulance service to birmingham children's hospital, and despite efforts to save her she passed away in hospital. a11i—year—old boy has been arrested by west midlands police and the police are appealing for the public�*s help in their investigation, crucially they want to find the motorbike. it is described as blue and black and there are efforts to find out the make and model of the bike. but

detective sergeant paul hughes from west midlands police has described this as a tragic event which has resulted in the death of an innocent child. he went on to say "we still have to recover the motorbike involved and i note someone out there in the local community knows where the bike is. i now need that community to come together and work with me." he said, "this is not about protecting people. this is about protecting people. this is about doing the right thing." this is an ongoing investigation and specialist officers are supporting the family of the little girl. about 7 - m the family of the little girl. about 7m last the family of the little girl. about 7pm last night. — the family of the little girl. about 7pm last night. in _ the family of the little girl. about 7pm last night, in turn _ the family of the little girl. about 7pm last night, in turn stern - the family of the little girl. about | 7pm last night, in turn stern wrote in an— 7pm last night, in turn stern wrote in an area — 7pm last night, in turn stern wrote in an area of— 7pm last night, in turn stern wrote in an area of walsall, emergency services — in an area of walsall, emergency services started to receive calls about _ services started to receive calls about a — services started to receive calls about a terrible accident, and what we now _ about a terrible accident, and what we now know is that a seven—year—old -irl we now know is that a seven—year—old girl was _ we now know is that a seven—year—old girl was knocked over by a youth on a motorbike. that motorbike did not stop and _ a motorbike. that motorbike did not stop and carried on, leaving the -irl stop and carried on, leaving the girl behind. numerous calls, unfortunately the young girl did during — unfortunately the young girl did during the night to come to your injuries— during the night to come to your injuries and has passed away." tell

me about the _ injuries and has passed away." tell me about the arrest. if _ injuries and has passed away." tell me about the arrest. if the - injuries and has passed away." tell me about the arrest. if the action | me about the arrest. if the action ha--ened me about the arrest. if the action happened about _ me about the arrest. if the action happened about 7pm, _ me about the arrest. if the action happened about 7pm, within - me about the arrest. if the action happened about 7pm, within two| me about the arrest. if the action - happened about 7pm, within two hours we had _ happened about 7pm, within two hours we had made an arrest and that young person. _ we had made an arrest and that young person. it _ we had made an arrest and that young person, it was only 14 years of age, is a suspect— person, it was only 14 years of age, is a suspect at this stage and has been _ is a suspect at this stage and has been arrested under suspicion of causing — been arrested under suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. what about the bike? yes, there is somebody— what about the bike? yes, there is somebody out there who thinks it is acceptable — somebody out there who thinks it is acceptable to think hide the bike that killed a seven—year—old and failed _ that killed a seven—year—old and failed to— that killed a seven—year—old and failed to stop, being driven illegally. that is not ok. i am appealing to the community developers find that bike as a matter— developers find that bike as a matter of urgency because it is a key piece — matter of urgency because it is a key piece of evidence as to what happened. can key piece of evidence as to what happened-— key piece of evidence as to what ha ened. ., ., ., happened. can you expand on that? you think somebody _ happened. can you expand on that? you think somebody thinks - happened. can you expand on that? you think somebody thinks it - happened. can you expand on that? you think somebody thinks it is - happened. can you expand on that? you think somebody thinks it is 0k| you think somebody thinks it is ok to hide that bike. thea;r you think somebody thinks it is ok to hide that bike.— to hide that bike. they are strong words. to hide that bike. they are strong words- we _ to hide that bike. they are strong words. we were _ to hide that bike. they are strong words. we were there _ to hide that bike. they are strong words. we were there very, - to hide that bike. they are strong words. we were there very, very| words. we were there very, very quickly — words. we were there very, very quickly. there were lots of members of the _ quickly. there were lots of members of the public. that bike would be in our possession right now had someone in my—

our possession right now had someone in my view— our possession right now had someone in my view not frustrated that. i am asking _ in my view not frustrated that. i am asking the — in my view not frustrated that. i am asking the community to help us find that bike _ asking the community to help us find that bike. we asking the community to help us find that bike. ~ ., ., ., ., ., that bike. we are going to go to football next. _ that bike. we are going to go to football next. uefa _ that bike. we are going to go to football next. uefa confirmed i that bike. we are going to go to - football next. uefa confirmed turkey and italy had requested to merge their bids to hold the tournament in 2032. it is understood that turkey have not withdrawn their bid to host euro 2020, so they do remain a rival. oursports reporter is at wembley for us now. talk as to how the competition landscape for this has changed. there are a few permutations here. next year. — there are a few permutations here. next year, we have got the european championships in germany, but we are talking _ championships in germany, but we are talking about the two championships

after that, _ talking about the two championships after that, 2028 and 2032. in october. _ after that, 2028 and 2032. in october, uefa are going to get around — october, uefa are going to get around the table and they are going to look— around the table and they are going to look at— around the table and they are going to look at a — around the table and they are going to look at a bed before awarding those _ to look at a bed before awarding those competitions to host nations. those _ those competitions to host nations. those bits. — those competitions to host nations. those bits, which finalised a couple of years _ those bits, which finalised a couple of years ago, i will come in now and for 2028 _ of years ago, i will come in now and for 2028 there are too interested parties — for 2028 there are too interested parties. there is turkey and then there _ parties. there is turkey and then there is— parties. there is turkey and then there is also the uk and ireland. for 2032, — there is also the uk and ireland. for 2032, you have got italy and turkey. — for 2032, you have got italy and turkey, they all put in independent bids _ turkey, they all put in independent bids. today, and this is the important bit, turkey and italy have said they— important bit, turkey and italy have said they want to merge their bids, they want— said they want to merge their bids, they want to co—host the 2032 tournament. if that goes through, if uefa things that meets their requirements and they get awarded that tournament in 2032, you have to think are _ that tournament in 2032, you have to think are they also going to give turkey— think are they also going to give turkey the 2028 tournament. if the answer _ turkey the 2028 tournament. if the answer is _ turkey the 2028 tournament. if the answer is no, which are the ge is quite _ answer is no, which are the ge is quite likely. _ answer is no, which are the ge is quite likely, that means that engtand _ quite likely, that means that england and the republic of ireland, northern— england and the republic of ireland, northern ireland, scotland and wales, — northern ireland, scotland and wales, will see the tournament come here in— wales, will see the tournament come here in 2028. and a lot of people are getting really excited about

that prospect. are getting really excited about that prospect-— are getting really excited about that --rosect. . , ., , , that prospect. some decisions still to be made. _ that prospect. some decisions still to be made, but— that prospect. some decisions still to be made, but as _ that prospect. some decisions still to be made, but as you _ that prospect. some decisions still to be made, but as you say - that prospect. some decisions still to be made, but as you say quite l that prospect. some decisions still. to be made, but as you say quite an exciting prospect. talk us through this idea of co—hosting. it is quite a pragmatic solution for countries that might otherwise not have met the requirements for individual bid? there are two ways of thinking, you have got _ there are two ways of thinking, you have got this cost of living at the moment, — have got this cost of living at the moment, it costs a lot to put on tournament— moment, it costs a lot to put on tournament so you are spreading the cost. tournament so you are spreading the cost you _ tournament so you are spreading the cost. you could also say that turkey were _ cost. you could also say that turkey were hedging their bets, they put their hat — were hedging their bets, they put their hat in the ring for both tournaments, so by saying we are going _ tournaments, so by saying we are going to _ tournaments, so by saying we are going to co—host with italy, italy then— going to co—host with italy, italy then of— going to co—host with italy, italy then of course agreeing and there being _ then of course agreeing and there being no— then of course agreeing and there being no one else bidding for that tournament, they are ensuring that they get— tournament, they are ensuring that they get the tournament. co—hosting or having _ they get the tournament. co—hosting or having competitions across a vast number— or having competitions across a vast number of— or having competitions across a vast number of countries is nothing new. we saw— number of countries is nothing new. we saw it— number of countries is nothing new. we saw it during 2020 when the euros were going _ we saw it during 2020 when the euros were going to be held over 11 or 12 different— were going to be held over 11 or 12 different countries. as it happened, the pandemic got in the way of that and change the plans, and the men

pass final— and change the plans, and the men pass final was played here in 2021. last year. — pass final was played here in 2021. last year, we saw the european final here for— last year, we saw the european final here for the — last year, we saw the european final here for the lioness is beating germany— here for the lioness is beating germany for european glory. it won't be too _ germany for european glory. it won't be too long. — germany for european glory. it won't be too long, just five years to wait, — be too long, just five years to wait, we _ be too long, just five years to wait, we will see back here in 2028. that is— wait, we will see back here in 2028. that is an _ wait, we will see back here in 2028. that is an exciting prospect. thank you for talking is through it, matt graver ling reporting there from wembley. you can find all the stories we are reporting on our website. just search bbc news. we will be back with much more so don't go away. hello. for some of us, it's been

quite a showery day. let's see how the rest of the day is looking, and as we head into the evening hours, a little change, sunny spells and scattered showers. the weekend, on the other hand, is looking quite unsettled. let's have a look at the satellite picture, and you can see a low pressure there spinning around just to the north—west of our neighbourhood. that is going to be driving our weather through this evening into tomorrow as well. so it's just to the west here, but already ahead of it, one 01’ two showers. the temperatures at the end of the afternoon, pretty much the average for the time of the year. in the range of around, say, 19 to 22 degrees celsius for most of us. this evening and overnight, that low pressure slowly closes in on us. ahead of it, you can see showers become a little bit more widespread for a time. in fact, they could be quite heavy early hours of the morning. it's not going to be a cold night by any means. temperatures will be, in most towns and cities, around 13—15 degrees celsius. so the weekend, then. if you cast your mind back to last saturday, for some of us it was a total wash—out. this saturday is not looking so bad. yes, low pressure is close by. there'll be plenty of showers around and a blustery wind, but the rain won't be persistent, and in fact we're expecting

quite a few sunny spells. so here is saturday. i think the clouds will be fast—moving, pushed along by that strong west, south—westerly breeze. temperatures will be around 18—21 degrees celsius. and as far as the ashes are concerned, well, they're scheduled until monday, i think showers are possible almost at any time, and quite brisk winds as well, with temperatures of 20 degrees celsius. now, on sunday, another low pressure heads our way with its weather front. here's the jet stream — it's pointing right at us. and thatjet stream is not going to change, really, for the foreseeable future, so we'll keep getting these weather fronts, these low pressures. and the forecast temperatures — well, actually in sunnier scotland it could nudge up to 20 degrees celsius, about the same for the south, but it will be more cloudy with outbreaks of rain. and talking about rainfall, so far thisjuly has been wet. take a look at parts of western britain — here we've had about 179% of the rain normally we have this time of the year. bye— bye.

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