goodbye to a broadcasting legend — tributes are paid to sir michael parkinson after his death at the age of 88. pub owners ask for an extension to licencing laws for england's world cup final on sunday, but red tape means it may be too late for it to be granted. high energy bills and other things, night clubs across the country are struggling to survive. with the rugby world cup just weeks away, the row over, the participation of england captain owen farrell intensifies.. it all surrounds his sending off in a game last weekend. that red card was overturned, but world rugby is pushing for a ban. a dry but cloudy start. we have a band of rain coming in from the south—west pushing north—eastwards. that is heavy and thundery. there will be a lull and then the next band of heavy rain coming in from the south—west. all the details

later. it's friday the 18th august. our main story. banks will be fined if they fail to provide free access to cash withdrawals for consumers and businesses under new plans by the treasury. the policy aims to ensure people don't have to travel more than three miles in rural areas to take out money or make deposits. here's our cost of living correspondent, kevin peachey. the use of cash in our day—to—day lives is declining. contactless cards and digital payments on smartphones mean we may have less need to visit an atm or bank branch, but the government says cash can't be left to die out. it's here to stay for the long—term. many people — the elderly, the vulnerable, particularly rural communities — do depend on that access to cash. and if we want our shops to continue to take cash over the counter, then of course those businesses have

got to have somewhere to deposit it. so the rules that we're announcing also cover the ability of businesses to deposit cash in a location that's convenient to them. but convenience is a difficultjudgment. to maintain the current provision of free access to cash, for now, the new rules will state that people should have to travel no more than a mile in urban areas to withdraw or deposit cash. in rural areas, the distance has been set at three miles. there's going to be situations where people are very reliant on public transport and if there's bad public transport in an area, then three miles might seem like a hike to the himalayas. what's important is that this recognises that the banks have a duty to protect their customers and to make sure that those who still rely on cash, which is so many of us, continue to be able to access it. if they fail in that duty, banks could be fined by the city watchdog. but bank branches are closing at a rate of more than 50 a month. so the answer may be banks sharing premises. the trouble is, progress is slow.

so far, only seven have opened permanently in the uk. for those who want to save cash, there's still a long battle ahead. kevin peachey, bbc news. we can take you to hawaii. the official in charge of emergency response on the hawaiian island of maui has resigned. it comes a day after he defended his agency's failure to activate its alarm system during last week's wildfires, which killed at least 111 people. our us west coast correspondent sophie long is in maui. has he given a reason for quitting? there has been focused on who should take responsibility if alarms were not raised if they needed to be. ever since this tragedy happened and people started to get their heads around the extent of the loss of

life. people said they were not given warning. we have heard harrowing tales of people running for their lives with heat burning their backs and said they had no warning, no sirens were sounded. it has one of the biggest outdoor alert systems in the world with 80 alarms on maui but none were sounded. so a huge amount of criticism. 0n huge amount of criticism. on wednesday, the head of the maui emergency management agency defended that decision. he said that people may have gone inland or into the mountings. he said had they decided to sound the siren is people would have panicked and could have gone in the wrong direction and there could be a greater loss of life. you will hear few people in maui agreeing with that. people criticising the

fact. he has resigned. the reason given was unspecified health reasons. he made that call yesterday. it is thursday here still today and today he resigned. meanwhile the search and recovery operation continues. the death toll stands at 111 but we expect it to continue to climb. studio: thank you very much. the body that examines potential miscarriages ofjustice in england, says it will review the way it handled the case of andrew malkinson. mr malkinson spent 17 years in jail for a rape he did not commit. his conviction was eventually overturned by the court of appeal last month. officials are investigating threats made to jurors who voted to indict former us president donald trump. their personal details were shared online, after mr trump and 18 others, were indicted on criminal charges, of trying to overturn

the 2020 election result. efforts are now under way in the us state of georgia, to track down the people who made the threats. residents in the city of yellowknife in canada, trying to flee wildfires, have been turned away from evacuation flights. 20,000 people had been ordered to leave by midday, local time, today, but after queueing for hours, many were told they couldn't board the already full planes. the fire is expected to reach the city's outskirts by saturday. crown prince mohammed bin salman of saudi arabia, has been invited to britain for an official visit later this year. it will be his first uk trip since the murder of the us based journalist jamal khashoggi at the saudi consulate in istanbul in 2018. 0ur political correspondent, helen catt has more. crown prince mohammed bin salman last came to the uk in march 2018. but later that same year, a journalist, jamal khashoggi, was brutally murdered inside a saudi embassy. american intelligence agencies concluded the killing had been authorised by mohammed bin salman, which he denied. some say inviting him back would send all the wrong signals.

what we should be doing is thinking about how we influence these countries and, as i said, rolling out the red carpet, treating them as welcome guests, is not the way to do it. saudi arabia is currently spending very big money trying to shift its economy away from oil. now it's also investing heavily in sport, including buying newcastle united. the uk is keen to encourage more trade and investment between the two countries, particularly in cutting—edge industries, and to get a trade deal with a group of countries in the gulf of which saudi arabia is a member. those six countries, of which saudi arabia is by far the largest and most important, represent a significant opportunity for the uk. we already have £60 billion in two—way trade and we're hoping to sign a trade deal with them and, given our departure from the european union, it's important that we we tie it's important that we tie

in these other trade deals. a government source said the government view was that it would be in a stronger position to talk about what they are doing if it was working with them, not lecturing them from the outside. labour's deputy leader, angela rayner, said there needed to be a dialogue but said the prime minister had to raise human rights issues on the visit. some believe that won't have an effect. i would be very worried and am very worried by an invitation for a visit where it appears that the uk government is sending a clear message that uk leadership on human rights, which is something that we should be proud of, is now taking a back seat when it comes to saudi arabia. downing street has not yet confirmed an invitation has been issued and the saudis haven't said if it's been accepted. but in a phone call yesterday, rishi sunak said he looked forward to meeting the crown prince in person at the earliest opportunity. either way, any visit is likely to have to be carefully managed. helen catt, bbc news, westminster. councils in england have been encouraged by the government to open pubs earlier on sunday ahead of the women's world cup final.

it follows calls for ministers to relax licensing laws, to also allow fans to buy alcohol as early as 1 am. but changing the legislation in time, could be difficult. asjoe inwood reports. across the country the success of a lioness as has been matched with packed pubs and bustling bars. millions of watch they rip to the world cup final with spain expected to draw record audiences for the competition. and provide a major boost to the hospitality sector. we are boost to the hospitality sector. - are expecting a nice boost and we are expecting a nice boost and we are really pleased the government has encouraged people to come together to celebrate in pubs and to help people open and get as many people as possible celebrating. we are expecting 1 million extra customers on that sunday morning and that could give a boost of up to £40 million for the sector.— million for the sector. kick-off is at 11am on _ million for the sector. kick-off is at 11am on sunday _ million for the sector. kick-off is at 11am on sunday morning - million for the sector. kick-off is| at 11am on sunday morning which means pubs without the right

licenses won't be able to serve alcohol before the match. the government says it wants them to be able to open earlier. the british beer and pub association wants them to be able to serve alcohol too. but to be able to serve alcohol too. but to do that legally, pubs need to get a special licence which takes five working days. since england only when they're semi on wednesday there was never going to be enough time for that to happen. parliament could give blanket permission but they are on summer break. meaning it's now down to local councils to approve temporary licences on a case—by—case basis. and in record time. so what do pubs without permission do? the? do pubs without permission do? they can 0 en do pubs without permission do? they can open for— do pubs without permission do? they can open for coffee, _ do pubs without permission do? tie: can open for coffee, for breakfast, bacon sandwiches, so you can come along to pubs and bars, get in the spirit and in the mood in advance, have a morning coffee, watch the match, and then have a drink to celebrate when hopefully the women do win the world cup and take it

home. figs do win the world cup and take it home. �* , . . ., , ., do win the world cup and take it home. a . . ., , ., ,, home. as the cliche goes, on sunday, the lioness is — home. as the cliche goes, on sunday, the lioness is will _ home. as the cliche goes, on sunday, the lioness is will be _ home. as the cliche goes, on sunday, the lioness is will be hoping _ home. as the cliche goes, on sunday, the lioness is will be hoping to - the lioness is will be hoping to bring football home. millions of theirfans will be bring football home. millions of their fans will be hoping they can watch them do that down the pub. worth saying as regards the football itself, we will be crossing to sydney a little bit later on this morning to find out, 48 hours to go. very much chillier in sydney than it is over here i think that a beautiful day yesterday for many of us. carol will tell us and it's going to continue. good morning. good morning to you too. the short answer to that one is today it's not, but it will do for the rest of the weekend for some of us. this morning many of us are starting off on a dry and cloudy note and there will be some sunny spells but we've also got some thunderstorms, torrential downpours, and also gusty winds. 0n the radar picture you can

see across northern ireland, wales, into the south—west towards hampshire and the midlands, a weather front hampshire and the midlands, a weatherfront has been pushing in through the night producing some heavy showers and it will turn increasingly thundering through the day.

and wrestled him to the ground in the much replayed clip. 0nto other news, and the i newspaper, reacting to yesterday's a—level results, says a generation of young people in poor areas are being left behind. pupils, who did not have the same access to out of school learning, appear to have struggled to catch up during the pandemic. the daily telegraph leads with france intercepting fewer channel migrants than last year despite £480 million of funding from the uk to help stop crossings. it says the figures — obtained from french authorities — have been described by conservative mps as disappointing and dismal. michael parkinson. he was often asked about his interviews. 0ne michael parkinson. he was often asked about his interviews. one of the most famous was with muhammad

ali. he said he was such a big personality. he did not hold back at all. funny we saw the picture of michael parkinson with emu. who likes a big emu attack are you? it was a joy to watch when less of that kind of thing was seen. a lot of this stuff, it is the first time he had seen this. a lot of people paying tribute. to sir michael parkinson, who died yesterday at the age of 88. sir eltonjohn said he loved spending time with parky. posting a photo of them on the radio 4 programme desert island discs, the singer described him as a real icon who brought out the very best in his guests. his first appearance on parkinson was impossibly thrilling. he shared a picture south michael parkinson for the late actor robin williams have said parkinson was always 100%

himself. david beckham has posted on instagram. we say goodbye to the best. he was so lucky to be interviewed by michael and to be able to spend time talking about football and family. he references the famous moment his wife revealed her rather intimate nickname for him on the programme. and just looking at the yorkshire post, as well, dedicating its front page to the proud yorkshireman alongside a full image and a quote from his close friend dickie bird who said they will never be a chat show host like michael parkinson, they will never be anybody better than him in your lifetime, my life time or anyone else's lifetime. they grew up as childhood friends. michael parkinson and dickie bird went into the world of cricket and michael parkinson had ambitions of playing cricket. 0ur reporter has been looking at how a miners son from south yorkshire became a titan of television.

michael parkinson was a chat show king of british television. nicknamed party, his saturday night programme was the must see event of the week where this affable plain speaking yorkshireman interviewed the biggest stars in the world. goad the biggest stars in the world. good evenina. the biggest stars in the world. good evening. tonight _ the biggest stars in the world. good evening. tonight my _ the biggest stars in the world. (emf. evening. tonight my guest is an extraordinary man. few would argue if i called him unique. but extraordinary man. few would argue ifi called him unique.— ifi called him unique. but the clamour ifi called him unique. but the glamour of— ifi called him unique. but the glamour of 1970s _ ifi called him unique. but the glamour of 1970s tv - ifi called him unique. but the glamour of 1970s tv was - ifi called him unique. but the glamour of 1970s tv was a . ifi called him unique. but the i glamour of 1970s tv was a long ifi called him unique. but the - glamour of 1970s tv was a long way from his upbringing in south yorkshire. born in 1935, he was a miners son. his ambition was to avoid going down the pit and become avoid going down the pit and become a professional cricketer, a dream that was —— when he was rejected by yorkshire county cricket club. from a career point _ yorkshire county cricket club. from a career point to _ yorkshire county cricket club. from a career point to be _ yorkshire county cricket club. from a career point to be won _ yorkshire county cricket club. if"t7"tti a career point to be won tonight i went the way i did. from a glory point of view, i'd love to have played for yorkshire of course. fitting then that yorkshire, playing in york today, held a minute silence for michael and the tributes came rolling in. for michael and the tributes came rollin: in. , , , , ,, rolling in. the best in the business at interviewing. _ rolling in. the best in the business at interviewing. his _ rolling in. the best in the business at interviewing. his personality - rolling in. the best in the businessj at interviewing. his personality set at interviewing. his personality set at alt _ at interviewing. his personality set at alt he _ at interviewing. his personality set at all. he was so cool under

pressure _ at all. he was so cool under pressure. great at doing what he did. pressure. great at doing what he did~ and — pressure. great at doing what he did. and we all know at yorkshire, as soon— did. and we all know at yorkshire, as soon as — did. and we all know at yorkshire, as soon as we found out the news this morning there was no hesitation for a minutes silence here. the guys -ot fora minutes silence here. the guys got their_ for a minutes silence here. the guys got their black arm bands on to show respect _ got their black arm bands on to show respect on _ got their black arm bands on to show respect on the pitch. surely remembered by everyone here at yorkshire — remembered by everyone here at yorkshire and fondly. he remembered by everyone here at yorkshire and fondly.— yorkshire and fondly. he loved --eole. yorkshire and fondly. he loved peeple- and — yorkshire and fondly. he loved people. and when _ yorkshire and fondly. he loved people. and when he - yorkshire and fondly. he loved i people. and when he interviewed them, _ people. and when he interviewed them, he — people. and when he interviewed them, he liked _ people. and when he interviewed them, he liked them. _ people. and when he interviewed them, he liked them. he - people. and when he interviewed them, he liked them. he liked i people. and when he interviewed them, he liked them. he liked to| them, he liked them. he liked to listen _ them, he liked them. he liked to listen to— them, he liked them. he liked to listen to what _ them, he liked them. he liked to listen to what they _ them, he liked them. he liked to listen to what they said. - them, he liked them. he liked to listen to what they said. he - them, he liked them. he liked to. listen to what they said. he always said to _ listen to what they said. he always said to me — listen to what they said. he always said to me the _ listen to what they said. he always said to me the most— listen to what they said. he always said to me the most important- listen to what they said. he always i said to me the most important person when yodre _ said to me the most important person when you're interviewing _ said to me the most important person when you're interviewing is _ said to me the most important person when you're interviewing is not- said to me the most important person when you're interviewing is not you, l when you're interviewing is not you, it's the _ when you're interviewing is not you, it's the person — when you're interviewing is not you, it's the person you _ when you're interviewing is not you, it's the person you are _ it's the person you are interviewing. - it's the person you are interviewing. so- it's the person you are interviewing. so listenj it's the person you are . interviewing. so listen to it's the person you are - interviewing. so listen to them. crickets — interviewing. so listen to them. crickets toss _ interviewing. so listen to them. crickets loss was _ interviewing. so listen to them. crickets loss was the _ interviewing. so listen to them. crickets loss was the media - interviewing. so listen to them. crickets loss was the media is l interviewing. so listen to them. - crickets loss was the media is gain. he joined the barnsley chronicle before making it to fleet street. tv followed in the 1960s and 1971 the bbc offered him his own chat show. here's a question off the top of my head. ., ., �* ~' , here's a question off the top of my head. ., ., �* ~ , _, j here's a question off the top of my head. ., ., �* ~ , .., f a head. you don't like my comedy? a format in which _ head. you don't like my comedy? a format in which he _ head. you don't like my comedy? a format in which he excelled. - head. you don't like my comedy? a format in which he excelled. his - format in which he excelled. his distinct interviewing style had never been seen before, he sawed at

both ratings and the viewers affections. here's was a multi—award—winning career but it was never forgetting multi—award—winning career but it was neverforgetting his yorkshire roots that kept him grounded. idietitian roots that kept him grounded. when --eole call roots that kept him grounded. when peeple call me _ roots that kept him grounded. when peeple call me a _ roots that kept him grounded. when people call me a professional yorkshireman they can call me that for the rest of my life. i take it a compliment. i am a professional yorkshireman, i don't know, i make a living out of being myself. the lea he living out of being myself. the legacy he leaves _ living out of being myself. the legacy he leaves behind is one of getting the best out of people he met, giving them the light to shine with such skill and humour and he became a star himself. we are very lucky we get to interview some brilliant people but when you get michael parkinson on the end of this, did you feel you have to step up this, did you feel you have to step up a bit?

he was able to look after himself, of that there is no doubt. but the sadness was he was taken over by people who used him. who used him badly, actually. so when you were — i we are seeing it now, the pictures we're showing one of those interviews. _ i mean, literally during - the interview, are you conscious of the fact that you'rej not making progress? icame to i came to admire him greatly. particular towards the end when he bore illness with great courage and style. he became a different, nicer man. i genuinely felt sorry for him because the pressures on him from various parts was a propaganda war

if you like but intolerable i thought. and explains an awful lot about some of his behaviour. i mean, to have met him as many times as i did was an honour. and a mystery i never solved.— never solved. isn't that interesting? _ never solved. isn't that interesting? when - never solved. isn't that interesting? when you| never solved. isn't that - interesting? when you went in to never solved. isn't that _ interesting? when you went in to do interviews, did you go in as if it was combat because you said you were annoyed you didn't win? hat was combat because you said you were annoyed you didn't win?— annoyed you didn't win? not every time, of course _ annoyed you didn't win? not every time, of course not. _ annoyed you didn't win? not every time, of course not. every- annoyed you didn't win? not every. time, of course not. every interview is different. it requires a different approach may be but with muhammad ali, i was in the ring with him. i was losing every time. he was an extraordinary character, he really was. and ijust think it an extraordinary character, he really was. and i just think it was one of the great blessings to meet him. i’d one of the great blessings to meet him. �* ., ., , , one of the great blessings to meet him.�* ., one of the great blessings to meet him. ., one of the great blessings to meet him.�* ., ., him. i'd always assumed you were a “ournalist him. i'd always assumed you were a journalist first _ him. i'd always assumed you were a journalist first and _ him. i'd always assumed you were a journalist first and that _ him. i'd always assumed you were a journalist first and that was - him. i'd always assumed you were a journalist first and that was the - journalist first and that was the thing, and the same thing didn't mean anything to you but then i read in the book that when you were a child, all you wanted to be was

famous? mil child, all you wanted to be was famous? �* ., ., , ., , ., famous? all i wanted to be was to marry marilyn _ famous? all i wanted to be was to marry marilyn monroe. _ famous? all i wanted to be was to marry marilyn monroe. that - famous? all i wanted to be was to marry marilyn monroe. that did i famous? all i wanted to be was to l marry marilyn monroe. that did not happen. and lauren bacall. that's another story. my lips are sealed. laughter but you wanted to be famous? everybody wants to be famous and recognised and that sort of thing, but the thing is, when you got something else to do as well you're able to compare the two things you're able to do. and i had been having far more satisfaction and people talking to me than he is good on television. it people talking to me than he is good on television.— on television. it gave you the foundations _ on television. it gave you the foundations for _ on television. it gave you the foundations for being - on television. it gave you the foundations for being very i foundations for being very successful on television. and for getting access to some of the best names in the sport.

this is a diguise. all of it. you're not yourself at all. it changes you, no matter how considerate you might be of the problems of being famous. it changes you and it's bound to. how? just people's reaction to you. and it makes you sometimes a worse person than you are. writing never did that at all. writing challenges you all the time to actually do it properly. and if you can read a piece — there's a piece in the book that we've done, i wrote a piece about fred truman, a friend of mine, and a great cricketer, which i think if i could justify myself as a writer, as a human being, that would be the thing. read that and tell me do you think that's rather good? because if you do, i'm very happy. it is so interesting hearing that interview back. because his reflection... he is a very thoughtful... about his career, what it meant.

the impact it had. really interesting. i am sure many of you watching will have memories of sir michael parkinson. share them with us this morning, then we'd love to hear from you. you can send us a message on whatsapp — the number is on screen now, orjust scan the qr code with your phone's camera and that will automatically start a chat with us. you can still get in touch with us by email, and social media as well. time for the news, travel weather where you are. hello, good morning from bbc london, i'm alison earle. strike action by ground staff at gatwick airport has been called off after an improved pay offer. members of unite were due to walk out today but will now be balloted on the proposed deal. union officials have warned that if members reject it strike action planned for the bank holiday weekend august 25 to 28th will go ahead. havering council is considering building a tram route as part of plans to boost the local economy.

the council will carry out a study to see if trams could connect the north and south of the borough. other options including a light rail or "rapid bus" system. existing public transport in the area mainly provides east—to—west journeys. oxford street has earned the reputation as europe's busiest shopping street. but with visitor numbers down 20% compared with pre—pandemic levels what's the future for the area? some retailers are adjusting to changing customer demands and footfall. thursdays and fridays, fuelled by office workers, was, back in 2019, our busiest two days of the week. now we are seeing saturdays and sundays as the busiest days. so people are coming for different reasons, they're coming purely to shop and enjoy themselves at the weekend, they're staying for longer to do that. sundays, in terms of the shopping day, it's obviously shorter but in terms of the days, in terms of the hours the shops are open, it's actually the busiest.

ahead of the women's world cup final on sunday two new murals have been unveiled in at wembley to commemorate the england team's success at last year's european championships. the artwork depict some of the famous faces who lifted the trophy. let's get the weather now. hello there, good morning. a very pleasant weekend in store, dry, warm, lots of sunshine but some wet weather to get through today. as we go through the morning, there will be the chance of some heavy thundery downpours. there is a met office weather warning in force for thunderstorms that's valid until midday, there could be some heavy rain at times and possibly some frequent lightning too. but it's a dry early start to the morning. cloud thickening from the south—west and this line of thundery showers will push its way further north eastwards as we go through the day. watch out for some very heavy downpours in places.

that all clears through and there will be some brighter spells developing through the afternoon. top temperatures in the best of that brightness, 20 or 23 celsius but it is set to feel quite muggy and humid. there's also a noticeable easterly wind. more rain on the way for us overnight tonight, probably a dry early rush—hour then the rain pushes in from the south—west again. around an inch of rainfall possible. a very mild, muggy night to follow. lows of 17 or 18 celsius. that's uncomfortable for sleeping. but it will start to feel fresher over the weekend, a lot more sunshine to come. that's all for now, we'll be back in half an hour. hello, this is breakfast with charlie stayt and naga munchetty. after surviving the challenges

of covid, nightclubs have recently been struggling with rising running costs and many are being forced to close their doors. ben is at a club in liverpool for us this morning. how noisy is it where you are right now, let's listen in.— now, let's listen in. well, good morninu now, let's listen in. well, good morning from _ now, let's listen in. well, good morning from liverpool, - now, let's listen in. well, good morning from liverpool, where now, let's listen in. well, good i morning from liverpool, where at this sort of time normally perhaps people would be filing out of clubs like this one. we have it all to ourselves this morning. and we are taking a look at the pressures that nightclubs are under because they have been through a really tough time. the latest figures show that so many of them across the uk are struggling. in fact the same thing like one in three nightclubs have shut their doors for good in the last three years in large part down

to the struggles they had in the pandemic with a lockdown is unable to open their doors and then the cost of living crisis. independent like this one have the time. the crowd of 35% to 2020. we are looking —— it is independent nightclub like this one who are having the worst time. a decline of 35% since 2020. the dance floors of decades gone by. cream in liverpool. the hacienda in manchester. and the ministry of sound in london. iconic names when clubs were at their peak. but times change and in 2023, those that are now in the business are adjusting to a new beat. late licences for bars and a cost of living crisis make for challenging times. a lot of people are really, really struggling and we're not having an easy time of it either.

i don't want to sort of say we are. the reality is that afterjuly �*21, when we could open after freedom day, we had a magnificent year in many respects. the a lot of people were able to pay some of their covid debt down, but no sooner than they sort ofjust about got on their feet, then this happens. and if you're taking a fairly substantial hit off your top line, then you're often making no money. and that is the case with so many operators. more choice of venues and tighter budgets may mean that super clubs now only live on in nostalgic memories. but that desire to dance all night hasn't disappeared. and the music for now plays on. it's all about keeping the tills ringing at bars like this one. maxim is the venue — ringing at bars like this one. maxim is the venue manager _ ringing at bars like this one. maxim is the venue manager here. - ringing at bars like this one. maxim is the venue manager here. how i ringing at bars like this one. maxim i is the venue manager here. how tough times for venues like this at the

moment? ., , ., , ., moment? time to be really tough. luckily things _ moment? time to be really tough. luckily things are _ moment? time to be really tough. luckily things are looking - moment? time to be really tough. luckily things are looking on - moment? time to be really tough. luckily things are looking on the i luckily things are looking on the up, there is a big crash of the covid where people were not really attending, followed by the cost of living crisis, everyone seems to be saving their money for holidays or big festivals. so they have less money to go out every weekend to independent places like alice. it is a struggle but things are on the recently. a struggle but things are on the recentl . ., ., , , , recently. you have high energy bills like all businesses _ recently. you have high energy bills like all businesses do, _ recently. you have high energy bills like all businesses do, how- recently. you have high energy bills like all businesses do, how do - like all businesses do, how do independent nightclub is there when they are up against huge venues? it they are up against huge venues? tit is a struggle because you have a venue which is a 5000 capacity, if an event is the same night as a show we are doing, that wipes out our attendance makes it really hard to predict how many people are going to come. so the best way is an intense promotion strategy which is

something that every venue or promoter needs to really put a lot of time into. promoter needs to really put a lot of time into-— promoter needs to really put a lot of time into. thank you very much. part of that — of time into. thank you very much. part of that promotion _ of time into. thank you very much. part of that promotion strategy - of time into. thank you very much. part of that promotion strategy is l part of that promotion strategy is getting big names, popular djs in, i'm delighted to say that we have got g33 with us. you play lots of venues, what patterns and trends are you noticing?— you noticing? even in my friendship u-rou you noticing? even in my friendship group alone. _ you noticing? even in my friendship group alone. a _ you noticing? even in my friendship group alone, a lot _ you noticing? even in my friendship group alone, a lot of _ you noticing? even in my friendship group alone, a lot of my _ you noticing? even in my friendshipj group alone, a lot of my generation are saving _ group alone, a lot of my generation are saving up to go to festivals or id are saving up to go to festivals or go on _ are saving up to go to festivals or go on holidays, and i think the smaller— go on holidays, and i think the smaller independent knights are rcatty— smaller independent knights are really struggling. i think i have seen _ really struggling. i think i have seen a — really struggling. i think i have seen a real lack of cohesion across the uk _ seen a real lack of cohesion across the uk i_ seen a real lack of cohesion across the uk. ithink seen a real lack of cohesion across the uk. i think comparing the south of the _ the uk. i think comparing the south of the north is something which needs— of the north is something which needs to — of the north is something which needs to be discussed, the norm at the moment is really holding up nightlife — the moment is really holding up nightlife and this venue is holding it up _ nightlife and this venue is holding it up. there needs to be a sustaining and nurturing of

grassroot culture to save it. this venue _ grassroot culture to save it. this venue has— grassroot culture to save it. this venue has been saved for that reason — venue has been saved for that reason. ., ., ., ~ reason. you have worked across different jobs — reason. you have worked across different jobs nightclub - reason. you have worked across i different jobs nightclub economy, bar work, differentjobs nightclub economy, barwork, promoting differentjobs nightclub economy, bar work, promoting and you know dj, how important do you think that sector is this the economy in a whole? , , , ,., whole? the life industry is so multidimensional. _ whole? the life industry is so multidimensional. even - whole? the life industry is so multidimensional. even my i whole? the life industry is so - multidimensional. even my experience is an example of that. —— the nightlife _ is an example of that. —— the nightlife industry. the government need to— nightlife industry. the government need to recognise the nightlife industry— need to recognise the nightlife industry is something which is credible — industry is something which is credible and rich in income and revenue — credible and rich in income and revenue for the economy, but it is also people's livelihoods because —— across _ also people's livelihoods because —— across generations. as an avid reader— across generations. as an avid reader and _ across generations. as an avid reader and enthusiasts, cheesy as it sounds. _ reader and enthusiasts, cheesy as it sounds. is _ reader and enthusiasts, cheesy as it sounds, is where people express themselves and let their hair down. it is building careers and personalities and identities across the uk _ personalities and identities across the uk. .,, personalities and identities across the uk. , , personalities and identities across the uk. , ., personalities and identities across the uk. ,., ,. the uk. play is out with some music, we cannot have _ the uk. play is out with some music, we cannot have a _ the uk. play is out with some music, we cannot have a dj _ the uk. play is out with some music, we cannot have a dj and _ the uk. play is out with some music, we cannot have a dj and not - the uk. play is out with some music, we cannot have a dj and not have - we cannot have a dj and not have some music. i don't know if you are

ravers and club enthusiasts, i will leave you to decide if you don't along to this in the studio. —— dance along to this in the studio. we are going to be dancing. mike? it would we are going to be dancing. mike? it would be — we are going to be dancing. mike? it would be hard _ we are going to be dancing. mike? it would be hard to _ we are going to be dancing. mike? it would be hard to dance - we are going to be dancing. mike? it would be hard to dance to - we are going to be dancing. mike? it would be hard to dance to that. i we are going to be dancing. mike? | it would be hard to dance to that. a lot of body parts popping all over the place. lot of body parts popping all over the lace. ., . ., ., the place. there we go. what have ou not the place. there we go. what have you got for— the place. there we go. what have you got for us? _ the place. there we go. what have you got for us? england's - the place. there we go. what have you got for us? england's player. the place. there we go. what have you got for us? england's player is| you got for us? england's player is back in training, _ you got for us? england's player is back in training, building - you got for us? england's player is back in training, building up - you got for us? england's player is back in training, building up to - back in training, building up to sunday. back in training, building up to sunda . . back in training, building up to sunda. ., ., ., ., in sunday. have we got a countdown? it is two da s sunday. have we got a countdown? it is two days and _ sunday. have we got a countdown? it is two days and eight _ sunday. have we got a countdown? it is two days and eight hours. - sunday. have we got a countdown? it is two days and eight hours. a - sunday. have we got a countdown? it is two days and eight hours. a few i is two days and eight hours. a few hours. do you change the winning team, laurenjames is back available after her suspension, but her replacement ella toone also scored against australia.— against australia. would i be right in sa in: against australia. would i be right in saying that _ against australia. would i be right in saying that it — against australia. would i be right in saying that it is _ against australia. would i be right in saying that it is fair— against australia. would i be right in saying that it is fair to -

against australia. would i be right in saying that it is fair to say - against australia. would i be right in saying that it is fair to say now. in saying that it is fair to say now that whatever she does is always right. it's pointless asking the question because whatever she does will be correct. its, question because whatever she does will be correct.— will be correct. a lot of people sa in: will be correct. a lot of people saying she _ will be correct. a lot of people saying she will _ will be correct. a lot of people saying she will stick _ will be correct. a lot of people saying she will stick with - will be correct. a lot of people saying she will stick with the i saying she will stick with the winning team and you can bring laurenjames on super sub. the winning team and you can bring lauren james on super sub. the thing is, the lauren james on super sub. the thing is. the great — lauren james on super sub. the thing is, the great thing _ lauren james on super sub. the thing is, the great thing about _ lauren james on super sub. the thing is, the great thing about this - lauren james on super sub. the thing is, the great thing about this squad i is, the great thing about this squad it is fult— is, the great thing about this squad it is full of— is, the great thing about this squad it is full of brilliant players. it has stars, _ it is full of brilliant players. it has stars, but there is choice. they have had to — has stars, but there is choice. they have had to replace _ has stars, but there is choice. tiez1: have had to replace injured has stars, but there is choice. tiez1 have had to replace injured players and they always find a way. thea;r and they always find a way. they find quality- _ and they always find a way. they find quality. they _ and they always find a way. they find quality. they do. _ with the final of the women's world cup just two days away the england manager sarina weigman and what she's thinking is dominating the build up and not surprisingly she's a woman in demand even before the tournament has even finished. she has been linked with the now vacant position in charge of the usa team, after vlatko andonovski stepped down. in response england want to stress she's going nowhere making sure the proverbial golden handcuffs are tighter than ever following their euro success last summer, and now the final of the world cup, and the football association's chief executive has praised wiegman's impact on english football.

sarina has done an incredible job since she started. she's built a brilliant culture in the camp, she's incredibly calm, that translates through to the players and she's a brilliant tactician as well. we've seen how she's moved from one playing formation to another and that's really transformed the team in this tournament. the england team are back in training today and we will get to hear from the manager herself in three hours' time and our sports reporterjane dougall is in terrigal this morning. good morning, jane. ithink good morning, jane. i think we can speak to you now? there we are. what a setting as well. by the lake or the river, beautiful. i guess the fans will be hanging on every word of sarina wiegman later this morning in a few hours, we will not get many clues as to the team news. yes. in a few hours, we will not get many clues as to the team news.— clues as to the team news. yes, i think sarina _ clues as to the team news. yes, i think sarina wiegman _ clues as to the team news. yes, i think sarina wiegman will- clues as to the team news. yes, i think sarina wiegman will be - clues as to the team news. yes, i - think sarina wiegman will be keeping her cards close to her chest. she will not be giving it away but she

has got a serious problem, a nice problem to her. she could bring back laurenjames, and why wouldn't you lauren james, and why wouldn't you want to because she is top scorer laurenjames, and why wouldn't you want to because she is top scorer in the tournament, but after her suspension of two matches, during the suspension, ella toone started in her place against australia and he scored the winning goal so would you do? stick with a winning11, and bring laurenjames on as a sub, or change to start with your top scorer? at whatever she does, sarina wiegman has got such a good relationship with the players, she has created the good mentality, they are draining just across the water here in terrigal, and i were away from sydney, it is an oasis of calm she has created, it's filled with wildlife, we have got a couple of visitors who came to see us this morning, just wanted to show you before they fly away, pelicans waiting to see if pop up. earlier it

was closed session for the england players. the new team bus was outside and across the side of it where the words, england, the final. so everyone is getting worked up towards a sunday, even the players are getting excited. the towards a sunday, even the players are getting excited.— are getting excited. the pelicans certainly concentrating _ are getting excited. the pelicans certainly concentrating on - are getting excited. the pelicans - certainly concentrating on something very hard there, very still! spain is an intriguing team, they have had off field problems but they have done so well.— off field problems but they have done so well. yes, against all the odds, done so well. yes, against all the odds. really. _ done so well. yes, against all the odds, really, in _ done so well. yes, against all the odds, really, in stark— done so well. yes, against all the odds, really, in stark contrast - done so well. yes, against all the| odds, really, in stark contrast with england, the spanish manager does not have a great relationship with his players, that's fair to say. there is a lot of animosity between the players and coach. before the tournament started, there was something of a player mutiny, 15

players are said that they did not want to be considered for selection for the world cup. but how strongly they felt about the working environment that they say he had created. they say it had been affecting the mental health. 12 of the players individually back down but only three of them got picked for this world cup squad. you can tell there is still some bad feeling in this camp. that could bode well for england because in such contrast they have got a good relationship with their coach, all spain could be like a wounded animal. it will be a tough match whatever on sunday. thank you, jane, speak to you soon. what a night it was for the two big edinburgh clubs, hearts and hibs in europe last night both in europa conference league qualifying ties and both are through. for hearts it was as dramatic as it could get. they overturned a 2—1 first leg defeat, to beat the norwiegen side rosenborg 4—3 on aggregate —

their winner coming in the 92nd minute — cammy devlin with his second of the game. they'll face greek side paok fc next for a place, in the competition proper. and hibernian will face premier league's aston villa in the next round — it's after they beat, the swiss side luzern 5—3 on aggregate. martin boyle's second half goal, restoring their two goal advantage. next to the row over england captain 0wen farrell, just weeks away from the start of the rugby union world cup, with the big question whether or not he will be allowed to play in the opening games. it follows his sending off for a high tackle, in the warm up match against wales last weekend. on tuesday, a panel overturned that red card, giving farrell the green light — but world rugby isn't satisfied, and will appeal against this decision, which could still mean a ban. quite ben croucher has more. this is the tackle felt around the rugby world. but on tuesday, an independent panel said the red card against 0wen farrell was incorrect and cleared him to continue playing. world rugby, the sport's governing body, says it will appeal that decision.

with this in mind, he's not been selected this weekend. we thought this had been concluded on tuesday afternoon. and i'm really disappointed and bemused that this is now going into our next test week as well. so it's frustrating. as ever, we will continue to respect the process and respect the decision. farrell's father andy, head coach of ireland, is unimpressed with how the case has been handled. what i probably would say at this moment in time, the circus that has gone in and around all this is absolutely disgusting in my opinion, disgusting. the dizzying consequences of repeated head traumas is causing the sport to stop and take note. world rugby insists player welfare is its number one priority. the former wales international alex popham, who was diagnosed with early onset dementia, at the age of 40. that's not a good look for parents who are looking to send their kids to rugby practice and showing its allowing things, tackles like that to go ahead

that the kids are going to be watching it and they think a pro rugby player like 0wen farrell can get away with it, that's what they're going to do. brain injury charity headway has told the bbc the handling of farrell's case is an embarrassment for the sport. an independent committee will meet next week to decide farrell's fate. the outcome is likely to have implications notjust on england but for the sport itself. ben croucher, bbc news. farrell is driven into the england team for the latest warm up match in ireland but will not be playing due to the glory around this but there will be a decision next week. the world's biggest sporting event for blind and visually impaired competitors gets under way today and it's being hosted by the uk for the first time. more than 1,000 competitors from 70 different nations will take part. nick clitheroe has been to meet two members of the england team, making their debut. when the albion foundation put on a blind football taster session

at eesa amjid's school, it changed his life. he discovered a chance to express himself and couldn't wait to join the team. eight years later, his fast feet and powerfulfinishing have earned a call up by england for the world games. it's always been a dream of mine to represent england at a major championships. the fact that i'm blind and i can represent england in football, that's the biggest thing for me isjust being able to do what others do. darren harris knows exactly how proud eesa is feeling. he's england's most capped player, although this time he'll be watching on as a member of the organising committee. the game has really grown throughout the world and what we want is for it to really grow here as well. we've been trying to do that in various ways for the last few years, but we seem to be losing as many players as we find. so, you know, unfortunately, players like myself get older and have to be sort of, you know, sent off to the knacker's yard, hoping that the next group of players coming through can really kind of take up that baton. trish graysmith hopes her story will inspire others to have a go at archery.

she took up the sport after a series of strokes severely impacted her vision and has found a welcoming home at archery clubs in walsall and wolverhampton, where she trains alongside visually impaired world champion steve prowse. i felt set free, that's the only way to describe it. something was missing up until that point. i'm pleased i carried on looking and found it. competitors wear blindfolds to ensure a level playing field and rely on tactile sights and the help of a good spotter. it's the first time the games have been held in the uk. for some sports there are paralympic qualification points up for grabs. for others, it's the chance to put themselves in the spotlight and unearth new talent. whenever i see those sports stars, i'm just staggered. archery for the visually impaired and the blind. mike was playing tennis, there is a

bell in the ball, it absolutely brilliant. that was a report by nick clitheroe. a specialjazz record has been created to pay tribute to 12—year—old louis watkiss, a talented saxophone player, who died after being injured at an indoor snow centre in 2021. louis�* dad chris has collaborated with a group of young musicians to produce the single which will be released on the second anniversary of louis�* death next month. 0ur reporter dave guest has more. louis watkiss, a much loved son and a talented saxophonist. this was jazzlines summer school at the birmingham symphony hall. to allow children to go along and be mentored and taught the art of improvisation. it was a very proud moment for me. when we first got his saxophone, put it around his neck and he just played a collection of notes without having any lessons or anything. they just sounded right. but sadly, four years after these images were recorded, louis�* life was cut tragically short.

he went to a friend�*s tobogganing party at the tamworth snow dome on the 24th of september 2021. there was an incident and unfortunately he lost his life. the investigation is still ongoing. clearly the inquest hasn�*t happened yet, i know that�*s frustrating that these things have to be processed. but with his second anniversary approaching, you decided you wanted to remember him in a positive way? absolutely, yeah. nat and i thought what greater tribute can you have, him being a musician of sorts, to have a record made in his honour. gabriel, louis and dougie are three of the young musicians who perform on that tribute disc. louis�*s teenage spirit. so we were all graduates of the jazzlines scheme, which is run by b music. and as louis was a part of that

scheme, just starting out like we had done, we thought it was a great, great opportunity to kind of pay back to what we'd been given. chris watkiss was very clear about the sound he wanted for this musical tribute to his son. i wanted it to have like, three parts to it if you like. the first bit to be upbeat, quite funky, to represent louis�*s almost 13 years on the earth. and then i want a poignant saxophone solo to recognise his passing. # louis�* spirit, teenage spirit. and i wanted the final pass to pick up a bit of pace again and have some lyrics. it was also clear he wanted it released on vinyl, so the discs are now in production at press on, a specialist vinyl record plant in middlesbrough. the b—side features a remix blending jazz with house. it�*s the work of dj echojuliet. # teenage spirit. i wanted to kind of put a bit

of a different spin on it, make something that could be played in different contexts. so a bit more house influenced, a bit more electronic sounding, something that you might play in a dj set, maybe people might dance to, even. then proceeds from the disc will go to music charities for young people. it�*ll be released next month. and for those who prefer more contemporary ways of listening, it�*ll also be available to stream and download. dave guest, bbc news. it's it�*s always great seeing young musicians and their talent recognised. i do hope that that goes well on the second anniversary of louise death.— well on the second anniversary of louise death. absolutely. let's see what carol has _ louise death. absolutely. let's see what carol has got _ louise death. absolutely. let's see what carol has got in _ louise death. absolutely. let's see what carol has got in store - louise death. absolutely. let's see what carol has got in store for - louise death. absolutely. let's see what carol has got in store for all i what carol has got in store for all of us. good morning. it�*s a humid start to the south, many of us a dry start with some cloud, but we have also got some heavy thundery downpours already which have swept in from the

south—west. they are moving north—east through the course of the day. they are courtesy of this big area of cloud here, it is a weather front which will push northwards, and then we have got the next one coming our way later on, both producing some heavy outbreaks of rain. this morning the first one you can expect it to lie here, heavy and thundery, not all of us catching it but if you do you could see a real downpour in the space of a couple of hours. it could lead to some localised flooding, spray and surface water on the roads. as it moves northward and eastward out of the humid air in the south it will fade. then a lull before the next band of heavy rain pushes in. the wind is also going to be a feature especially across the north and west coast of wales, with exposure we could have gusts of 60 miles an hour. as the next feature comes in later, the wind is also going to strengthen across the isles of scilly and west cornwall. away from

the rain as we push further north, variable amounts of cloud, sunshine around the moray firth, the midlands and east anglia. cool on the north sea coastline, feeling quite pleasant in the sunshine further north. this evening and overnight, a band of rain continues to push steadily north. locally we could have as much as 60 millimetres of rain from this band, which is in excess of two inches, in a relatively short amount of time. we could have some large hail in eastern england and east anglia with a diameter potentially as much as two centimetres. as you follow the curl round it comes into wales and northern ireland. it will be windy in areas adjacent to the irish sea and it will be warm, very warm for

some, it could be a tropical night in the south which means to produce no lower than 20 degrees. the band of rain continues to push north across scotland, windy across scotland, we follow the curl round which will bring more rain across northern ireland and western scotland. it will be windy and northern ireland. if few showers in the west, but was central and eastern areas, enjoy a day with a fair bit of sunshine. these are our temperatures. this regrow it will be a drier day. feeling fresher than today. low pressure and get out of the north—west of us so areas closest to the west will have the lower risk of a shower, more sunshine on offer and these other temperatures, up to 25. these average temperatures at the moment, are we hitting the mark? just a bit above for some of this,

but you will notice the humidity. tonight especially a part of the south, we could have a tropical night. south, we could have a tropical niuht. . , ., south, we could have a tropical niuht. ., i. ., ., south, we could have a tropical niuht. ., ., .,. ,., ., night. have you got a cup of tea, carol? not— night. have you got a cup of tea, carol? notyet— night. have you got a cup of tea, carol? not yet but _ night. have you got a cup of tea, carol? not yet but i'm _ night. have you got a cup of tea, carol? not yet but i'm going - night. have you got a cup of tea, carol? not yet but i'm going to i night. have you got a cup of tea, l carol? not yet but i'm going to go and net carol? not yet but i'm going to go and get one. _ carol? not yet but i'm going to go and get one. km _ carol? not yet but i'm going to go and get one, i'm sounding - carol? not yet but i'm going to go and get one, i'm sounding very i and get one, i�*m sounding very scratchy, sorry about that! igrate and get one, i'm sounding very scratchy, sorry about that! we will rive ou scratchy, sorry about that! we will give you some _ scratchy, sorry about that! we will give you some time. _ scratchy, sorry about that! we will give you some time. some - scratchy, sorry about that! we will give you some time. some hot - scratchy, sorry about that! we will i give you some time. some hot honey and lemon. . ~ give you some time. some hot honey and lemon-— and lemon. thank you. she is so olite, and lemon. thank you. she is so polite. we _ and lemon. thank you. she is so polite, we recruit _ and lemon. thank you. she is so polite, we recruit we _ and lemon. thank you. she is so polite, we recruit we only - and lemon. thank you. she is so - polite, we recruit we only suggested that she get one, we didn�*t offer! a narrow escape as an entire side of the dorset coast caves in. this is west bay and a couple

of miles away the same thing has happened. it�*s dramatic. and if you�*re below, dangerous. 0n the ground, there are clues of what was once here as the remnants of the collapse are washed away. this tiny community near sea town beach gets busy in the summer. it�*s a beauty spot for tourists and locals alike. and last month�*s landslide means people are being advised to be careful and not get too close to the cliffs. you we never, ever sit right underneath this black stuff because it�*s so unpredictable. i think you just have to look at the area to realise it could happen. there are warning signs but dorset council says they often get washed or blown away and not everyone gets the message. henrietta is visiting from the netherlands. this is what you saw on facebook. with the coast, the cliff. you�*re not worried the cliff could fall on you?

i�*m not afraid of death. it�*s also a fossil hunter�*s delight. a few belemnites in there, and there might be some ammonites. the marshall family from gloucester are here for their summer holidays, but they�*re keeping their kids away from the cliffs, seeing bits dropping off all the time. did you see that landslide as you were, a few minutes ago? yeah, part of it, yeah. i thought it was going to be, like, fenced off so you couldn�*t go past it, but i guess there isn�*t anything like that. and that�*s partly because the coast is constantly changing. but this kind of landslide, while large, is neither unique nor unexpected. and it�*s not the only place it�*s happening either. hemsby in norfolk has lost metres of coastline this year with homes having to be demolished. the british geological survey says extreme weather means we could see more of this and it�*s working on plans to mitigate the risks for people. here in dorset, the cracks started

appearing months ago. these pictures were taken back in january and experts say the risk doesn�*t disappear even after a big landslide. even this low cliff of loose material could collapse onto somebody and cause problems. sam is a geologist specialising in this part of the uk�*s coast. in a sense, the dorset coast is always falling apart because that�*s how coastlines form, right? so the marine erosion from the sea, the storms and the rain are constantly washing stuff away. if we look at the trends, the things that cause landslides like this are rain, storms and also dry periods that dry out the rocks as well. the advice here is stay away from cliff tops and don�*t linger at the bottom too long. scientists say our coasts are in fact a wilderness and one that can be difficult to predict. frances read, bbc news, dorset. it�*s such a dramatic coastline down

there, but as you heard, there are risks, it�*s changing all the time. and when you see that collapse, it�*s frightening, really frightening. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. hello, good morning from bbc london, i�*m alison earle. strike action by ground staff at gatwick airport has been called off after an improved pay offer. members of unite were due to walk out today but will now be balloted on the proposed deal. union officials have warned that if members reject it strike action planned for the bank holiday weekend august 25 to 28th will go ahead. havering council is considering building a tram route as part of plans to boost the local economy. the council will carry out a study to see if trams could connect the north and south of the borough. other options including a light rail

or "rapid bus" system. oxford street has earned the reputation as europe�*s busiest shopping street. but changes are under way for oxford street. as it tries to hold onto the title. but with visitor numbers down 20% compared with pre—pandemic levels some retailers are adjusting to changing customer demands and footfall. thursdays and fridays, fuelled by office workers, was, back in 2019, our busiest two days of the week. now we are seeing saturdays and sundays as the busiest days. so people are coming for different reasons, they�*re coming purely to shop and enjoy themselves at the weekend, they�*re staying for longer to do that. sundays, in terms of the shopping day, it�*s obviously shorter but in terms of the days, in terms of the hours the shops are open, it�*s actually the busiest. ahead of the women�*s world cup final on sunday, two new murals have been unveiled at wembley to commemorate the england team�*s success.

the england team won their first major trophy following a 2—1 extra—time victory in the final against germany at wembley stadium. the artwork depict some of the famous faces who lifted the trophy. let�*s take a look at the tubes now severe delays on the metropolitan line to watford. let�*s get the weather now. hello there, good morning. a very pleasant weekend in store, dry, warm, lots of sunshine but some wet weather to get through today. as we go through the morning, there will be the chance of some heavy thundery downpours. there is a met office weather warning in force for thunderstorms that�*s valid until midday — there could be some heavy rain at times and possibly some frequent lightning too. but it�*s a dry early start to the morning. cloud thickening from the south—west and this line of thundery showers will push its way further north eastwards as we go through the day. watch out for some very heavy downpours in places. that all clears through and there will be some brighter spells developing through the afternoon.

top temperatures in the best of that brightness, 22 or 23 celsius, but it is set to feel quite muggy and humid. there�*s also a noticeable easterly wind. more rain on the way for us overnight tonight, probably a dry early rush—hour then the rain pushes in from the south—west again. around an inch of rainfall possible. a very mild, muggy night to follow. lows of 17 or 18 celsius. that�*s uncomfortable for sleeping. but it will start to feel fresher over the weekend, a lot more sunshine to come. there is more on the website including behind—the—scenes at battersea dogs home. that�*s all for now, we�*ll be back in half an hour.

good morning, welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. 0ur headlines. banks face being fined if they fail to provide free access to cash withdrawals within three miles of consumers. goodbye to a broadcasting legend — tributes are paid to sir michael parkinson after his death at the age of 88. pub owners ask for an extension to licensing laws for england�*s world cup final on sunday — but red tape means it may be too late for it to be granted. good morning. edinbugh�*s festival of football. both of the city�*s two big clubs, hearts and hibs, celebrate success in europe they advance to the next round of the europa conference league.

the northern half will be largely drying. in the southern half, heavy showers. pushing northwards, thundery, and then heavy rain coming in from the south—west later. all the details through the programme. it�*s friday 18th august. our main story. banks will be fined if they fail to provide free access to cash withdrawals for consumers and businesses under new plans by the treasury. the policy aims to ensure people don�*t have to travel more than three miles in rural areas to take out money or make deposits. here�*s our cost of living correspondent, kevin peachey. the use of cash in our day—to—day lives is declining. contactless cards and digital payments on smartphones mean we may have less need to visit an atm or bank branch, but the government says cash can�*t be left to die out. cash is important. it�*s here to stay for the long—term.

many people — the elderly, the vulnerable, particularly rural communities — do depend on that access to cash. and if we want our shops to continue to take cash over the counter, then of course those businesses have got to have somewhere to deposit it. so the rules that we�*re announcing also cover the ability of businesses to deposit cash in a location that�*s convenient to them. but convenience is a difficultjudgment. to maintain the current provision of free access to cash, for now, the new rules will state that people should have to travel no more than a mile in urban areas to withdraw or deposit cash. in ruralareas, the distance has been set at three miles. there�*s going to be situations where people are very reliant on public transport and if there�*s bad public transport in an area, then three miles might seem like a hike to the himalayas. what�*s important is that this recognises that the banks have a duty to protect their customers and to make sure that those who still rely on cash, which is so many of us, continue to be able to access it.

if they fail in that duty, banks could be fined by the city watchdog. but bank branches are closing at a rate of more than 50 a month. so the answer may be banks sharing premises. the trouble is, progress is slow. so far, only seven have opened permanently in the uk. for those who want to save cash, there�*s still a long battle ahead. kevin peachey, bbc news. now more from hawaii with a now more from hawaii with a lot now more from hawaii with a lot of now more from hawaii with a lot of questions over the past week about the lack of warnings. this is as the death toll is rising. the official in charge of emergency response on the hawaiian island of maui has resigned. it comes a day after he defended his agency�*s failure to activate its alarm system during last week�*s wildfires, which killed at least 111 people. our us west coast correspondent sophie long told us the impact the lack of warning had

on people living in maui. people have said they were not given warning. we have heard so many harrowing tales of people running for their lives with the heat burning their backs. they said we had no warnings, no sirens were sounded. hawaii has one of the biggest outdoor alert systems in the world and there are some 80 alarms on maui and yet none was sounded. there has been huge criticism since. 0n there has been huge criticism since. on wednesday, the head of the maui management emergency agency defended the decision saying people might have gone inland, into the mountains. he said had they decided to sound the sirens, people could have panicked and gone in the wrong direction and there could have been greater panic and loss of life. you will hear few in greater panic and loss of life. you will hearfew in maui greater panic and loss of life. you will hear few in maui who would agree with that. people have criticised the fact they were not

given more warning. a day later thursday, we hear he has resigned. the only reason given for his resignation was unspecified health reasons. he made that call yesterday, it is still thursday here today, and today he has resigned. meanwhile, the search and recovery operation —— continues. the death toll is 111 and we expect that to climb. the body which examines potential miscarriages ofjustice in england says it will review the way it handled the case of andrew malkinson. mr malkinson spent 17 years in jail for a rape he did not commit. his conviction was eventually overturned by the court of appeal last month. officials are investigating threats made to jurors who voted to indict former us president, donald trump. their personal details were shared online, after mr trump and 18 others were indicted on criminal charges, were indicted on criminal charges of trying to overturn the 2020 election result.

efforts are now under way in the us state of georgia, in the us state of georgia to track down the people who made the threats. residents in the city of yellowknife in canada trying to flee wildfires have been turned away from evacuation flights. 20,000 people had been ordered to leave by midday, local time today, but after queueing for hours, many were told they couldn�*t board the already full planes. the fire is expected to reach the city�*s outskirts by saturday. crown prince mohammed bin salman of saudi arabia has been invited to britain for an official visit later this year. it will be his first uk trip since the murder of the us based journalist, jamal khashoggi at the saudi consulate in istanbul in 2018. 0ur political correspondent helen catt has more. crown prince mohammed bin salman last came to the uk in march 2018. but later that same year, a journalist, jamal khashoggi, was brutally murdered inside a saudi embassy. american intelligence agencies concluded the killing had been authorised by mohammed bin salman, which he denied.

some say inviting him back would send all the wrong signals. what we should be doing is thinking about how we influence these countries and, as i said, rolling out the red carpet, treating them as welcome guests, is not the way to do it. saudi arabia is currently spending very big money trying to shift its economy away from oil. it�*s also investing heavily in sport, including buying newcastle united. the uk is keen to encourage more trade and investment between the two countries, particularly in cutting—edge industries, and to get a trade deal with a group of countries in the gulf of which saudi arabia is a member. those six countries, of which saudi arabia is by far the largest and most important, represent a significant opportunity for the uk. we already have £60 billion in two—way trade and we�*re hoping to sign a trade deal with them and, given given our departure given our departure

from the european union, it�*s important that we tie in these other trade deals. a government source said the government view was that it would be in a stronger position to talk about what they are doing if it was working with them, not lecturing them from the outside. labour�*s deputy leader, angela rayner, said there needed to be a dialogue, but said the prime minister had to raise human rights issues on the visit. some believe that won�*t have an effect. i would be very worried and am very worried by an invitation for a visit where it appears that the uk government is sending a clear message that uk leadership on human rights, which is something that we should be proud of, is now taking a back seat when it comes to saudi arabia. downing street has not yet confirmed an invitation has been issued and the saudis haven�*t said if it�*s been accepted. but in a phone call yesterday, rishi sunak said he looked forward to meeting the crown prince in person at the earliest opportunity. either way, any visit is likely to have to be carefully managed. helen catt, bbc news, westminster.

a ukrainian drone attack has hit a building in moscow, according to russian officials. the local mayor said air defences shot down the drone, with its debris falling on the city�*s expo centre. 0ur ukraine correspondentjames waterhouse is in kyiv this morning. this happened seven hours ago? it did and, as you say, we are going on what the authorities in russia are saying. we have seen footage that appears to show a drone flying through the skies of moscow. it is powered by a propeller engine. you can hear it echoing through the streets before you see a flash, a sort of explosion. time and again we have seen hundreds of attacks like this and time and again russia blames ukraine and what ukraine typically does is while not

admitting responsibility, it takes a great deal of delight, increasingly of late using bows for language saying the war is coming to russia�*s doorstep. i think if this strike overnight is to do with ukraine and it has shown it is capable of doing it has shown it is capable of doing it with drones that can fly hundreds of miles, i do not think the goal was to cause devastation. it is effectively a way to put pressure on the kremlin as well as a population itself. if you see drones in the sky and explosions in the capital hundreds of miles from the war you are told is right and just, it puts pressure on the kremlin to say everything is going to plan. ukraine is pummelled every day by drone attacks. it seems to be a way of undermining the russian effort. thanks very much. councils in england have been encouraged by the government to open pubs earlier on sunday —

ahead of the women�*s world cup final. it follows calls for ministers to relax licensing laws to also allow fans to buy alcohol as early as 10am. but changing the legislation in time could be difficult. asjoe inwood reports. across the country, the success of the lionesses has been matched with packed pubs and bustling bars. millions have watched their route to the world cup final, with sunday�*s clash with spain expected to draw record audiences for the competition and provide a major boost to the hospitality sector. we are expecting a nice boost and we�*re really pleased that the government has encouraged people to come together to celebrate in pubs and to help people open and get as many people as possible celebrating. we are expecting a million extra customers on that sunday morning, and that could give a boost of up to £40 million for the sector. kick—off is at 11 on sunday morning, which means pubs without the right

licences won�*t be able to serve alcohol before the match. the government says it wants them to be able to open earlier. the british beer and pub association wants them to be able to serve alcohol, too. but to do that legally, pubs need to get a special licence, which takes five working days. since england only won their semi on wednesday, there was never going to be enough time for that to happen. parliament could give blanket permission, but they�*re on summer break. meaning it�*s now down to local councils to approve temporary licences on a case—by—case basis and in record time. so what do pubs without permission do? they can open for coffee, for breakfast, for bacon sarnies. so you can come along to pubs, bars, get in the spirit and in the mood in advance. have a morning coffee, come and watch the match and then have a drink to celebrate when, hopefully, the women do win

the world cup and take it home. as the cliche goes, on sunday, the lionesses will be hoping to bring football home. millions of their fans will be hoping they can watch them do that down the pub. joe inwood, bbc news. what a morning that is going to be. a little over 48 hours to go. i don�*t care what the weather is like at that point in the morning. between 11 and one, i don�*t care. i�*m sorry, i will listen to most of what you say but when it comes to sunday, i will switch off. the weather is not looking too bad for most on sunday. not all will see rain today. look at this lovely picture taken earlier in cumbria. here it is a dry start. not as we move further south and west. we have

rain coming in from the south—west overnight which is heavy and thundery. some in north—east scotland, as well. this will push northwards and eastwards through the morning with a lot of water coming out of the sky in a couple of hours. it might brighten up in cornwall. ahead of it, cloud. showers getting into northern ireland. scotland in the west dry with sunshine. in these, cloud and showers. through these, cloud and showers. through the day, the rain continues to push northwards and eastwards. as it leaves humid air in the south it will fragment. then we have been expanded rain that will be heavy across the south—west. today we look at gusty winds off the coast of wales. about 60 mph, possibly more. and then the wind will strengthen across the isles of scilly and west

cornwall. humid in the south today, not in the door. through the evening and overnight, heavy rain continues to push northwards and eastwards. we could have as much as 16 millimetres in a few hours. and windy in the roc. stars of the stage and screen have been paying tribute to broadcaster sir michael parkinson, who died yesterday at the age of 88. during his seven—decade—long career, he spoke to more than 2,000 public figures, and here�*s what some of them had to say. the singer—songwriter jamie cullum, who was championed by sir michael early in his career, shared a touching handwritten tribute on his instagram. he describes him as an extremely generous person whose time spent listening to others benefited everyone.

he says you know when he was asking the question he genuinely wanted to know the answer, on camera or off. that is from jamie cullum. actor michael caine said he was irreplacable, charming and always wanted to have a good laugh. he said sir michael brought the best out of everyone he met and he always looked forward to being interviewed by him. sir david attenborough says being interviewed by michael was always friendly, always thorough, always intelligent and always a pleasure. michael palin describes him as a very good and proud journalist, who never gave people an easy ride. many of these celebrities appeared on his famous chat show parkinson. let�*s take a look back at some of that series most memorable moments. you understand, the vietcong are not all bad, but america is still dropping bombs. in hiroshima, japan wasn�*t bad, but they still dropped the bomb. in korea, they weren�*t bad,

but they still dropped the bomb. so now i�*m going to forget the 400 years of lynching and killing and raping and depriving my people of freedom and justice and equality? and the lowest of low, last respected and i�*m going to look at two or three white people who are trying to do right and don�*t see the other million who are trying to kill me? do you want to see? i�*d love to, yes. i have never in my life... those are exquisite. would you like to touch them? could i? 0h! thank you, you have made a woman pig happy. do you find that your figure, your physical attributes that j people always go on about, um, hinderyou in your- pursuit of the ambition of being a successful actress? a successful and serious actress. because serious actresses can't have big bosoms, is that what you mean? i call him goldenballs. because, now...

goldenballs beckham, eh? it�*s a good �*un, that one. that�*s going to be... that�*s one of those things i shouldn�*t have said. applause laughter

we�*re joined now by two people who knew michael parkinson very well. former bbc chairman lord michael grade and executive producer bea ballard who relaunched the chat show parkinson in 1998. good morning. working with michael parkinson, getting to those stories, getting to the stories of the people, i am sure he had influence getting them on, as well, what was it like? , ~ , . ~ ., it like? yes, i think his background as a journalist _ it like? yes, i think his background as a journalist equipped _ it like? yes, i think his background as a journalist equipped him - it like? yes, i think his background as a journalist equipped him to - it like? yes, i think his background as a journalist equipped him to be | it like? yes, i think his background| as a journalist equipped him to be a good interview. he was interested to delve deeper and get into the story of the person. he was not really focused on himself and making himself look good and waiting to see if he could get a joke or lining.

the focus was on the guest and drawing them out. i think he was a brilliant listener. he had the ability to let an interview run in different directions and to go with it, even though he might have drafted something beforehand. he would then listen to what the person said and go with it. those were his two great strengths. you said and go with it. those were his two great strengths.— said and go with it. those were his two great strengths. you brought him back on the gala _ two great strengths. you brought him back on the gala show _ two great strengths. you brought him back on the gala show you _ two great strengths. you brought him back on the gala show you produced i back on the gala show you produced because it had been awhile since we had seen him on screen. i pail]! because it had been awhile since we had seen him on screen.— had seen him on screen. i will be honest, had seen him on screen. i will be honest. i— had seen him on screen. i will be honest, i think _ had seen him on screen. i will be honest, i think his _ had seen him on screen. i will be honest, i think his career- had seen him on screen. i will be honest, i think his career was - honest, i think his career was slightly in the doldrums. he was not doing any prime time tv. he was a daytime show called going for a song. when i produced a gala for the 60th anniversary of tv, i was trying to think of a great presenter who could take on news and current

affairs, sport, drama, entertainment, comedy. ithought affairs, sport, drama, entertainment, comedy. i thought it needed someone. it is such a big subject and show, someone with gravitas and authority and he has met all these people. i thought of michael and approached him. fortunately, he said yes and hosted it and did a greatjob. following that, i went to the controller and said we really should be bringing michael back because there is not a straightforward talk show on air. we have a couple of comedy shows, such as mrs merton, dame edna, but no one was doing a proper interview show. they said yes and that was it. michael, good morning. watching some of these moments, and we remember some of the funniest and most remarkable, but i am mindful that it strikes me that in an industry for of big egos, people who like the

sound of their own voice, his was a different kind of gift. titer? sound of their own voice, his was a different kind of gift.— different kind of gift. very much so. bea different kind of gift. very much so- itea hit _ different kind of gift. very much so. bea hit the _ different kind of gift. very much so. bea hit the nail— different kind of gift. very much so. bea hit the nail on _ different kind of gift. very much so. bea hit the nail on the - different kind of gift. very much| so. bea hit the nail on the head, different kind of gift. very much - so. bea hit the nail on the head, he was a _ so. bea hit the nail on the head, he was a journalist and when you are trained _ was a journalist and when you are trained as— was a journalist and when you are trained as a — was a journalist and when you are trained as a journalist you do not -et trained as a journalist you do not get a _ trained as a journalist you do not get a story— trained as a journalist you do not get a story by talking about yourself, you listen. that was the hallmark— yourself, you listen. that was the hallmark of— yourself, you listen. that was the hallmark of his craft, that he was trained _ hallmark of his craft, that he was trained as— hallmark of his craft, that he was trained as a — hallmark of his craft, that he was trained as a journalist and trained to listen — trained as a journalist and trained to listen. he wanted to get the best out of— to listen. he wanted to get the best out of his— to listen. he wanted to get the best out of his heroes he was able to interview— out of his heroes he was able to interview and the best way to do that was— interview and the best way to do that was to set them off and let them _ that was to set them off and let them run — that was to set them off and let them run-— that was to set them off and let them run. ., ., , .., them run. you were in on his career from the start- _ them run. you were in on his career from the start. you _ them run. you were in on his career from the start. you tried _ from the start. you tried unsuccessfully to recruit him early doors? t unsuccessfully to recruit him early doors? , ,., ., , unsuccessfully to recruit him early doors? , ., , .,, ., doors? i spotted him early. i was an arent, i doors? i spotted him early. i was an agent. iwas— doors? i spotted him early. i was an agent. i was in _ doors? i spotted him early. i was an agent, i was in short _ doors? i spotted him early. i was an agent, i was in short trousers - doors? i spotted him early. i was an agent, i was in short trousers in - agent, i was in short trousers in those _ agent, i was in short trousers in those days, _ agent, i was in short trousers in those days, the late 605. i saw agent, i was in short trou5er5 in those days, the late 605. i saw him do those days, the late 605. isaw him do pieces— those days, the late 605. i saw him do pieces for— those days, the late 605. i saw him do pieces for granada television. he was at _ do pieces for granada television. he was at the _ do pieces for granada television. he was at the manchester guardian at the time — was at the manchester guardian at the time. then he did 5port

was at the manchester guardian at the time. then he did sport for london — the time. then he did sport for london weekend tv. i took him out for an— london weekend tv. i took him out for an expensive lunch, a big bottle of claret— for an expensive lunch, a big bottle of claret and said i will make you a star, _ of claret and said i will make you a star, i_ of claret and said i will make you a star, i am — of claret and said i will make you a star, i am the star maker, the best 5tar, ! am the star maker, the best agent— 5tar, ! am the star maker, the best agent in— star, i am the star maker, the best agent in london. you are going to have _ agent in london. you are going to have a _ agent in london. you are going to have a fabulous career in television. he was so lovely and we finished _ television. he was so lovely and we finished the lunch, i paid, and fini5hed the lunch, i paid, and never— finished the lunch, i paid, and never heard from him again until years— never heard from him again until years later~ _ never heard from him again until years later. i was so thrilled to see his — years later. i was so thrilled to see his career blossomed. it was bill 5ee his career blossomed. it was bill cotton— see his career blossomed. it was bill cotton at the bbc who took him, helped _ bill cotton at the bbc who took him, helped his _ bill cotton at the bbc who took him, helped his career at the bbc and backed _ helped his career at the bbc and backed him all the way. was helped his career at the bbc and backed him all the way. was there a moment- -- — backed him all the way. was there a moment. .. for— backed him all the way. was there a moment... for those _ backed him all the way. was there a moment... for those who _ backed him all the way. was there a moment... for those who do - backed him all the way. was there a moment... for those who do not. backed him all the way. was there a i moment... for those who do not know his career the way you do, do you think there was a moment when we all realised this was going to be the moment to watch, saturday night, parkinson. was there a moment when we went 0k, parkinson. was there a moment when we went ok, this is the one? flat we went ok, this is the one? not particularly- _ we went ok, this is the one? not particularly. what was 5taggering in

those _ particularly. what was 5taggering in those days was the people he was able to _ those days was the people he was able to attract to the show. you are talking _ able to attract to the show. you are talking about george burns, jame5 talking about george burns, james cagney. _ talking about george burns, james cagney, jimmy stewart, david niven. the biggest 5tar5 cagney, jimmy stewart, david niven. the biggest stars in the world went on his— the biggest stars in the world went on his show. you could not imagine ever seeing — on his show. you could not imagine ever seeing those people and getting to ever 5eeing those people and getting to know— ever seeing those people and getting to know them the way he got to know them _ to know them the way he got to know them that _ to know them the way he got to know them. that is what was mind blowing for british— them. that is what was mind blowing for british audience. you are used to seeing — for british audience. you are used to seeing a — for british audience. you are used to seeing a domestic 5tar for british audience. you are used to seeing a domestic star but not these _ to seeing a domestic star but not these hollywood giant5 turning up on the5e hollywood giant5 turning up on saturday _ the5e hollywood giant5 turning up on saturday night to talk to him. it saturday night to talk to him. [it was saturday night to talk to him. tit wa5 miraculous. bea, a lot of people was miraculous. bea, a lot of people are talking about how great the format was and we do not see things like that any more, but it was very much of its time and place when people actually sat in front of the television and absorbed for an hour or so. , television and absorbed for an hour or so. . . television and absorbed for an hour or so. , , ., , ., or so. yes. first, it was a different _ or so. yes. first, it was a different landscape -

or so. yes. first, it was a i different landscape because or so. yes. first, it was a - different landscape because we or so. yes. first, it was a _ different landscape because we have many more channels now and digital. i think the moments when people come together to sit down and watch together to sit down and watch together are probably more rare than then. also, coming to your point about casting, we put a lot of care and thought into that. in the case of the beckhams, we have them money individually first of all and then we thought it would feel like a real event to get them on together. it was at the height of their fame and relationship. we got them on. it was wonderful chemistry seeing them together. victoria made that off—the—cuff admission about the fact she called david goldenballs. which was not planned. it was spontaneous. but i think that came out of the casting of having them on together, which was something

special. d0 together, which was something secial. ,, ~ together, which was something secial. ~ ~ . ., special. do you think, michael, we will see that _ special. do you think, michael, we will see that format _ special. do you think, michael, we will see that format on _ special. do you think, michael, we will see that format on our - special. do you think, michael, we| will see that format on our screens again? will see that format on our screens arain? ., ., will see that format on our screens auain? ., ., , ., ., again? conversation is dead on television- _ again? conversation is dead on television. it _ again? conversation is dead on television. it was _ again? conversation is dead on television. it was not _ again? conversation is dead on television. it was not a - again? conversation is dead on television. it was not a chat - again? conversation is dead on i television. it was not a chat show, it televi5ion. it was not a chat show, it was— television. it was not a chat show, it was a _ television. it was not a chat show, it was a conversation 5how. the5e it was a conversation 5how. these days _ it was a conversation 5how. these days it _ it was a conversation 5how. these days it is — it was a conversation 5how. these days it is a — it was a conversation 5how. these days it is a 32nd sound date with celebrities— days it is a 32nd sound date with celebrities who —— sound bite. talking — celebrities who —— sound bite. talking to _ celebrities who —— sound bite. talking to jacob bronow5ki. amazing. people do not have the _ bronow5ki. amazing. people do not have the attention span they had then _ have the attention span they had then i_ have the attention span they had then. , , ,.,, have the attention span they had then. , , , ., , , have the attention span they had then. , , ., then. i suppose it is worth saying this morning _ then. i suppose it is worth saying this morning our _ then. i suppose it is worth saying this morning our first _ then. i suppose it is worth saying this morning our first thoughts i this morning ourfirst thoughts today are with sir michael parkinson�*s family and friends and whilst the rest of us are celebrating and enjoying a moment looking at his career, first and foremost, yesterday was a very sad

day for his family. there are many stories behind the iconic interviews. if you go to the bbc iplayer you can watch... and you can relive brilliant interviews. a format we do not see often now but one that was absolutely revered and adored at the time. time for the news, travel and weather where hello, good morning from bbc london, i�*m alison earle. the bbc has found more than 300 cameras installed for london�*s ultra low emission zone were vandalised or stolen over the last four months. police have received hundreds unofficial data suggests the majority were in outer london where the zone is being expanded. so far only one person has been charged. the met said it�*s proactively targeting those responsible. strike action by ground staff at gatwick airport has been called

off after an improved pay offer. members of unite were due to walk out today but will now be balloted on the proposed deal. union officials have warned that if members reject it strike action planned for the bank holiday weekend august 25 to 28th will go ahead. oxford street has earned the reputation as europe�*s busiest shopping street. but changes are under way for oxford street. as it tries to hold onto the title. but with visitor numbers down 20% compared with pre—pandemic levels some retailers are adjusting to changing customer demands and footfall. thursdays and fridays, fuelled by office workers, was, back in 2019, our busiest two days of the week. now we are seeing saturdays and sundays as the busiest days. so people are coming for different reasons, they�*re coming purely to shop and enjoy themselves at the weekend, they�*re staying for longer to do that. sundays, in terms of the shopping day, it�*s obviously shorter but in terms of the days, in terms of the hours the shops are open, it�*s actually the busiest. ahead of the women�*s world cup final on sunday, two new murals have been unveiled at wembley to commemorate

the england team�*s success. the england team won their first major trophy following a 2—1 extra—time victory in the final against germany at wembley stadium. the artwork depict some of the famous faces who lifted the trophy. let�*s take a look at the tubes now. let�*s get the weather now. hello there, good morning. a very pleasant weekend in store, dry, warm, lots of sunshine but some wet weather to get through today. as we go through the morning, there will be the chance of some heavy thundery downpours. there is a met office weather warning in force for thunderstorms that�*s valid until midday — there could be some heavy rain at times and possibly some frequent lightning too. but it�*s a dry early start to the morning. cloud thickening from the south—west and this line of thundery showers will push its way further north eastwards as we go through the day. watch out for some very heavy downpours in places. that all clears through and there will be some brighter spells developing through the afternoon.

top temperatures in the best of that brightness, 22 or 23 celsius, but it is set to feel quite muggy and humid. there�*s also a noticeable easterly wind. more rain on the way for us overnight tonight, probably a dry early rush—hour then the rain pushes in from the south—west again. around an inch of rainfall possible. a very mild, muggy night to follow. lows of 17 or 18 celsius. that�*s uncomfortable for sleeping. but it will start to feel fresher over the weekend, a lot more sunshine to come. there is more on the website including behind—the—scenes at battersea dogs home. that�*s all for now, we�*ll be back in half an hour. hello, this is breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. across the uk, there are around 700 people waiting

for a liver transplant, but with a shortage of donors, decisions have to be made about who gets one first. a computer algorithm chooses which patients to prioritise but it means younger people are often waiting around four times longer than patients over 60. 0ur health correspondent catherine burns has more. shona and sarah know all about waiting. they�*re both 31, and between them, they�*ve spent nearly five years on the transplant list. now shona has her new liver. sarah is still waiting. some days are really, really quite dark. sarah and her family think her age and a rare combination of conditions are working against her. she�*s struggling and knows other patients are getting transplants before her. i don�*t like pitting myself against other people. when i see them get their livers, that doesn�*t make me feel frustrated because they�*re getting a chance.

but you want a chance too. there are more people waiting for liver transplant surgery than there are donated organs. so in 2018, a new system, a computer algorithm, was brought in to decide which patients would make it to an operating theatre first. it tends to prioritise those who are most likely to die soonest, which in practice means older people. those older patients have seen average waiting times fall. so now for over 60s, it�*s less than 50 days. for a 50—year—old, it goes up to around 90. 30—year—olds have the longest wait, they�*d expect it to be more than 200 days. for me, sitting on the sidelines observing this, it�*s very hard to see young lives being slowly wasted. life is tough on the waiting list for all patients,

no matter what their age is. but some surgeons are worried the system disadvantages younger people. they�*re consider to be stable, not at risk of dying, but their physical condition is deteriorating all the time. their mental health is jeopardised. the current system of allocation needs a tweak. i think we need to be giving young people the same opportunity as older patients. the simple reality is there aren't enough liver5 to go around and we have to make some very difficult decisions. what we must do is prevent patients from dying on the liver transplant waiting list. so what we do is maximise this very precious gift and transplant those who are most in need. last year, 69 people died before they could get a liver transplant. the nhs says the algorithm is saving lives. shona is one of them. i feel like before transplant,

i was just fighting to stay alive. and now i can actually enjoy my life. after nearly four years waiting for a transplant, shona loves being active again. 0rgan donation has essentially given me a second chance at life. i'm going to do everything in my power to make my donor family proud because i want that donor to live on in me. if you could enable somebody else to have a life, then you're like their little angel. you're their hero. catherine burns, bbc news. benjeszka is currently

waiting for a liver transplant. the 18 months back, e started to feel unwell?— feel unwell? yes, i had been completely _ feel unwell? yes, i had been completely healthy, - feel unwell? yes, i had been completely healthy, but - feel unwell? yes, i had been| completely healthy, but then feel unwell? yes, i had been i completely healthy, but then i feel unwell? yes, i had been - completely healthy, but then i could not get upstairs, everything was a lot of effort. i had to stop working. lot of effort. i had to stop working-— lot of effort. i had to stop workinu. ., , ., ~ , working. you stopped working, very ruickl , working. you stopped working, very quickly. this — working. you stopped working, very quickly. this hit _ working. you stopped working, very quickly, this hit you _ working. you stopped working, very quickly, this hit you completely - working. you stopped working, very quickly, this hit you completely out| quickly, this hit you completely out of the blue but this deterioration, this physical deterioration was very quick? this physical deterioration was very ruick? . . . this physical deterioration was very ruick? , ., , ., ., ., this physical deterioration was very ruick? , ., ., ., , quick? yes, it was a matter of days, it was i quick? yes, it was a matter of days, it was i was — quick? yes, it was a matter of days, it was i was dragging _ quick? yes, it was a matter of days, it was i was dragging myself - quick? yes, it was a matter of days, it was i was dragging myself around | it was i was dragging myself around work, and everyone told me to go home and i said, a of hours left, it�*sjust a cold. and home and i said, a of hours left, it�*s just a cold. and a few days later i had had to call my manager and say, i cannot come in, i need to figure out what�*s wrong with me. we went through a process of different doctors, obviously covid is an option at the time, we had a chest infection which might or might not

have been there, then i went to one doctor and she was brilliant and she said, i don�*t know what�*s wrong with you, go to the hospital. so i went to the hospital, and they kept me in for two days and gave me constant blood infusions because they know it my blood levels were low. went back to you weekly it was more tests, it turned out that i had had mass —— two weeks later and it turned out i had had mass internal bleeding with my liver had broken up. they had to fix that, and then i was transferred to multiple hospitals, ended up in hospital in birmingham. in that time i suffered cardiac arrest, i was in an induced coma is for a couple of weekss come in and out of intensive care. they would think they had fixed it and i would be back. it was a real roller—coaster of not knowing what was going on in a really short amount of time. 50. what was going on in a really short amount of time.— what was going on in a really short amount of time. so, you need a liver translant amount of time. so, you need a liver transplant in — amount of time. so, you need a liver transplant in order— amount of time. so, you need a liver transplant in order to _ amount of time. so, you need a liver transplant in order to survive. - transplant in order to survive. that�*s the reality check for you. to be honest with you, sitting here

talking to you, i know this is part of the problem, i would not know that. and 30 years old, as you have established. when you are in this unenviable situation where you know even though you are so ill, there are people who are ahead of you in the listjustifiably, for the right reasons, that is not easy to deal with as an individual. tt�*s reasons, that is not easy to deal with as an individual.— with as an individual. it's very difficult. because _ with as an individual. it's very difficult. because you - with as an individual. it's very difficult. because you are - with as an individual. it's very difficult. because you are in i with as an individual. it's very difficult. because you are in a position where you are quite well, so you are grateful, you would not be able to see it in me unless you knew me. but the position is the better you are, the longer you wait. and that is hard to deal with mentally. so you go through the ups and downs of that. just mentally. so you go through the ups and downs of that.— and downs of that. just to be clear, ou and downs of that. just to be clear, you cannot — and downs of that. just to be clear, you cannot have — and downs of that. just to be clear, you cannot have a _ and downs of that. just to be clear, you cannot have a partial— and downs of that. just to be clear, you cannot have a partial level - you cannot have a partial level transplant because a living donor can give part of the liver because you are too far gone? t can give part of the liver because you are too far gone?— can give part of the liver because you are too far gone? i have stage four cirrhosis _ you are too far gone? i have stage four cirrhosis so _ you are too far gone? i have stage four cirrhosis so i _ you are too far gone? i have stage four cirrhosis so i need _ you are too far gone? i have stage four cirrhosis so i need a - you are too far gone? i have stage four cirrhosis so i need a full- four cirrhosis so i need a full liver transplant, partial donation has never been an option. lets bring

in a consultant _ has never been an option. lets bring in a consultant in _ has never been an option. lets bring in a consultant in the _ has never been an option. lets bring in a consultant in the process, - has never been an option. lets bring in a consultant in the process, we i in a consultant in the process, we had heard of ben�*s story, and we understand that no one wants to jump the queue, everyone knows that every life is precious and important but how can this allocation system be made better?— how can this allocation system be made better? , , ., ., ., made better? firstly, the allocation s stem made better? firstly, the allocation system was — made better? firstly, the allocation system was introduced _ made better? firstly, the allocation system was introduced in _ made better? firstly, the allocation system was introduced in march - made better? firstly, the allocation l system was introduced in march 2018 with two _ system was introduced in march 2018 with two aims to reduce death on the waiting _ with two aims to reduce death on the waiting list— with two aims to reduce death on the waiting list and reduce iniquity of access— waiting list and reduce iniquity of access of— waiting list and reduce iniquity of access of transplant for livers. it has delivered, in the first two years. — has delivered, in the first two years, with a 50% reduction in death on waiting _ years, with a 50% reduction in death on waiting lists, and the inequity of access— on waiting lists, and the inequity of access was dealt with. but what came _ of access was dealt with. but what came after— of access was dealt with. but what came after that was the pandemic. as a result— came after that was the pandemic. as a result of— came after that was the pandemic. as a result of that there is a paucity of organs — a result of that there is a paucity of organs. what we have tried to do, the allocation system is iterative. and it's _ the allocation system is iterative.

and it's monitored every three months — and it's monitored every three months where we monitor groups of patients— months where we monitor groups of patients such as ben, there was a perception— patients such as ben, there was a perception that younger patients was disadvantage but that was not borne out in _ disadvantage but that was not borne out in the _ disadvantage but that was not borne out in the data across the board. i would _ out in the data across the board. i would reassure that every three months. — would reassure that every three months, this is being looked at and groups— months, this is being looked at and groups that — months, this is being looked at and groups that are being disadvantaged, you can _ groups that are being disadvantaged, you can adjust the models. it has delivered — you can adjust the models. it has delivered on what it was meant to do, delivered on what it was meant to do. the _ delivered on what it was meant to do. the two — delivered on what it was meant to do, the two main points. it also looks— do, the two main points. it also looks at— do, the two main points. it also looks at the transplant benefit school. — looks at the transplant benefit school, and that's one of the things that is— school, and that's one of the things that is unique to the uk allocation system _ that is unique to the uk allocation system. but when you look at global systems. _ system. but when you look at global systems, no matter which country you choose. _ systems, no matter which country you choose, there are always minor adjustments that are being made because — adjustments that are being made because no allocation system is perfect — because no allocation system is perfect. fit because no allocation system is erfect. �* ., ., , perfect. at the heart of the problem i su ose perfect. at the heart of the problem i suppose it — perfect. at the heart of the problem i suppose it is _ perfect. at the heart of the problem i suppose it is very _ perfect. at the heart of the problem i suppose it is very simple _ perfect. at the heart of the problem i suppose it is very simple fact - i suppose it is very simple fact that there are not enough livers donated for the number of people who need them, like ben, they arejust

not there. need them, like ben, they are 'ust not there. ., ., ., not there. you hit the nail on the head. not there. you hit the nail on the head- clearly _ not there. you hit the nail on the head. clearly in _ not there. you hit the nail on the head. clearly in many _ not there. you hit the nail on the head. clearly in many ways - head. clearly in many ways transplant patients is a zero—sum game _ transplant patients is a zero—sum game. there is a paucity of organs versus— game. there is a paucity of organs versus the — game. there is a paucity of organs versus the number of people waiting for a transplant. to address this net zero — for a transplant. to address this net zero again, what has been done is a national— net zero again, what has been done is a national group set up through the secretary of health to see how we can _ the secretary of health to see how we can increase the donor pool to see that _ we can increase the donor pool to see that there organs available to be transplanted. that report has been _ be transplanted. that report has been completed and we are in the next phase of the mentation. the new normal— next phase of the mentation. the new normal -- _ next phase of the mentation. the new normal -- of— next phase of the mentation. the new normal —— of implementation. with new particles coming in, we can see if livers _ new particles coming in, we can see if livers are — new particles coming in, we can see if livers are functioning well and use them. — if livers are functioning well and use them, there are new things coming — use them, there are new things coming through. —— there are new protocols— coming through. —— there are new protocols coming in. but we need to make _ protocols coming in. but we need to make sure _ protocols coming in. but we need to make sure that there are more organs

available _ make sure that there are more organs available. ., ., , , ., available. you are listening, your thoughts? _ available. you are listening, your thoughts? two _ available. you are listening, your thoughts? two the _ available. you are listening, your thoughts? two the main - available. you are listening, your thoughts? two the main point i available. you are listening, your i thoughts? two the main point about getting more livers and more donors is raising awareness.— is raising awareness. before this ha--ened is raising awareness. before this happened to _ is raising awareness. before this happened to me. _ is raising awareness. before this happened to me, i— is raising awareness. before this happened to me, i really - is raising awareness. before this happened to me, i really wasn'tl is raising awareness. before this i happened to me, i really wasn't too happened to me, i really wasn�*t too clued up on it all. now obviously i realise how important it can be for people that are able, i understand not everyone is able to, there are various personal reasons why they will not or cannot and that is fine but it is a conversation that some people need to have. the provision that he was talking about, my hospital is doing that, to try and increase the options, but we still need donors, potential donors to get to that point which is important. can i ask you something which occurred to me, you know where you are on the list? there is a priority list, so how do you know if and when thatis list, so how do you know if and when that is changing, how do you know? t that is changing, how do you know? i have never really been told where i

am on the list until quite early on when i was put on the list, i was told that my school was quite low and it meant that they estimated about a six month wait, and it has been a year. it is a case of, you just have to wait until you get the phone call. that�*s when you know you�*re at the top of the list as far as i been informed. {lin you're at the top of the list as far as i been informed.— you're at the top of the list as far as i been informed. on that note, is that right? — as i been informed. on that note, is that right? you _ as i been informed. on that note, is that right? you don't _ as i been informed. on that note, is that right? you don't get _ as i been informed. on that note, is that right? you don't get an - that right? you don�*t get an indication of how close you are to prioritisation other than when you get the call saying, its own? it is going to happen?— get the call saying, its own? it is going to happen? your coordinators will constantly _ going to happen? your coordinators will constantly be _ going to happen? your coordinators will constantly be updating - going to happen? your coordinators will constantly be updating your - will constantly be updating your numbers — will constantly be updating your numbers to keep you on the list is appropriate. you will know at the time _ appropriate. you will know at the time when — appropriate. you will know at the time when you get the call when the offer comes to you but before that, you can _ offer comes to you but before that, you can speak to your coordinator and they— you can speak to your coordinator and they can keep you updated on how the system _ and they can keep you updated on how the system is going. how many authors — the system is going. how many authors you have had, how many

authors — authors you have had, how many authors your surgeons could not ease because _ authors your surgeons could not ease because the _ authors your surgeons could not ease because the organ was not appropriate for you. how many offers — appropriate for you. how many offers. sometimes organs of the degree _ offers. sometimes organs of the degree may not be suitable —— sometimes offers for organs cannot be suitable. all sometimes offers for organs cannot be suitable-— be suitable. all i would say was, i wish ou be suitable. all i would say was, i wish you the _ be suitable. all i would say was, i wish you the very _ be suitable. all i would say was, i wish you the very best. _ be suitable. all i would say was, i wish you the very best. and - be suitable. all i would say was, i wish you the very best. and when i be suitable. all i would say was, i - wish you the very best. and when you speak as candidly as you have, i know it cannot be easy for you because this is about your life. there will be people affected by this he may well change their mind about liver donation, that is what happens. about liver donation, that is what ha - ens. . about liver donation, that is what hauens. . . about liver donation, that is what hauens. ., , ., about liver donation, that is what ha ens, ., , ., .,, happens. that is what we hope, even if it is 'ust happens. that is what we hope, even if it isjust a — happens. that is what we hope, even if it isjust a conversation _ happens. that is what we hope, even if it isjust a conversation and - if it is just a conversation and nothing comes out of it, the more people talk about it, the more people talk about it, the more people like me can be help people who in a worse position i am. good to talk to. — who in a worse position i am. good to talk to. good — who in a worse position i am. good to talk to, good luck. _ here�*s carol with a look at this morning�*s weather. i know many of us will be excited about sunday, no one cares about the

weather at all, by the way, between 11am and 1pm on sunday, ijust thought i would let you know. thank you, i do, though! it is a muqqy thank you, i do, though! it is a muggy start to the day inputs in cornwall, in through london, temperatures no lower than 18 degrees for some. and it is a murky start in the south—west as well. we have a weather front moving north and east, taking heavy, showery thundery rain. the small potent area of high pressure will —— the more potent area of low pressure will bring thundery showers. gusts with exposure on the coast in wales of 60 miles an hour. the band of rain will fizzle out. one ought to showers this morning in north—east scotland, western scotland, north—west england are part of the ink —— medlars into east anglia will see some sunshine

but the rain is also coming back into the south—west, wind strengthening later because the isles of scilly in west cornwall. it will be muggy today in southern areas, not so in the north, 16 or 17 degrees, pleasant in the sunshine. this evening and overnight, a band of rain pushing steadily north and east, it is going to be torrential in places, as much as 60 millimetres, well in excess of two inches of rain in a short amount of time. there is the chance of localised flooding and also a lot of surface water and spray on the merits. we will see some large hail, particularly in eastern england and east anglia early doors. it could be as much as two centimetres in diameter. we have got this wraparound weather front around the area of low pressure, bringing further showery rain into wales, north—west england and also into northern ireland. we need to know to

the irish sea. it will be a muggy night, it could be a tropical night in parts of the south, where temperatures will not pull lower then 20 degrees. tomorrow we pick up then 20 degrees. tomorrow we pick up the rain as it picks up steadily northwards, then further showers and rain into northern ireland, northern england and western scotland. when the northern ireland, showers in the west, joy across central and eastern areas and tomorrow is going to feel fresher than it will do to date so 16 in the north to 25 in the south. sunday, low pressure is waiting in the wings in the north—west. but it is going to bring in quite a few showers to the north and west, some of them could line up. as we push further south and east, high pressure building in which will make a lot of the showers fade as go through the day. temperatures ranging from 16 to 25 degrees, and as we head through monday, tuesday and wednesday, the weather is going to be very similar to what we are

looking at on sunday. idid i did listen to carol, you cannot not. �* . . i did listen to carol, you cannot not. �* , , ., i did listen to carol, you cannot not. �* , ., ., ., i did listen to carol, you cannot not, , ., .. ., but i did listen to carol, you cannot not. ~ , , ., ., ., but who not. always listen to carol. but who cares on sunday. _ not. always listen to carol. but who cares on sunday. she _ not. always listen to carol. but who cares on sunday. she cares! - not. always listen to carol. but who | cares on sunday. she cares! building u . cares on sunday. she cares! building u- to the cares on sunday. she cares! building up to the world _ cares on sunday. she cares! building up to the world cup _ cares on sunday. she cares! building up to the world cup final— cares on sunday. she cares! building up to the world cup final on - cares on sunday. she cares! building up to the world cup final on sunday, i up to the world cup final on sunday, sarina wiegman can do no wrong, she has an answer to every problem, every situation, adversity she sells it with her team selection and motivational skills. the back pages are full of praise for her, even suggesting she could one day manage the england men�*s team. this suggesting she could one day manage the england men's team.— the england men's team. this is not a done deal — the england men's team. this is not a done deal yet. _ the england men's team. this is not a done deal yet. let's _ the england men's team. this is not a done deal yet. let's not _ the england men's team. this is not a done deal yet. let's not get - the england men's team. this is not a done deal yet. let's not get said i a done deal yet. let�*s not get said ahead of ourselves. she a done deal yet. let's not get said ahead of ourselves.— ahead of ourselves. she is 'ust doinu so ahead of ourselves. she is 'ust doing so well, i ahead of ourselves. she is 'ust doing so well, but in i ahead of ourselves. she is 'ust doing so well, but in the h ahead of ourselves. she isjust doing so well, but in the pressi doing so well, but in the press conference the chief executive of the fa was asked if it could be a

possibility, he said it is the best person for thejob and possibility, he said it is the best person for the job and if that person for the job and if that person it was to be a woman, why not, but would she want to? t5 person it was to be a woman, why not, but would she want to? is not necessarily — not, but would she want to? is not necessarily a _ not, but would she want to? is not necessarily a promotion. _ not, but would she want to? is not necessarily a promotion. she - not, but would she want to? is not necessarily a promotion. she has i not, but would she want to? t3 “irrit necessarily a promotion. she has got a world cup final. tt is necessarily a promotion. she has got a world cup final.— a world cup final. it is making good co on a world cup final. it is making good copy on the — a world cup final. it is making good copy on the back — a world cup final. it is making good copy on the back pages, _ a world cup final. it is making good copy on the back pages, a - a world cup final. it is making good copy on the back pages, a lot - a world cup final. it is making good copy on the back pages, a lot of- copy on the back pages, a lot of talk about her and her future. copy on the back pages, a lot of talk about her and herfuture. she is already regarded as one of the worlds great sporting coaches, and her bosses at the fa will make sure she is staying with england and the women�*s team, even if she is in demand. wiegman has been linked with the now vacant position in charge of the usa team, after vlatko andonovski stepped down. in response england want to stress she�*s going nowhere, making sure the proverbial golden handcuffs are tighter than ever following their euro success last summer, and now the final of the world cup, and the football association�*s chief executive has praised wiegman�*s impact on english football. sarina has done an incredible job since she started. she�*s built a brilliant culture in the camp, she�*s incredibly calm, that translates through to the players and she�*s

a brilliant tactician as well. we�*ve seen how she�*s moved from one playing formation to another and that�*s really transformed the team in this tournament. with the players back in training today, sarina wiegman has a nice team selection decision to make. does she recall england�*s top scorer at this tournament, laurenjames, or stick with her replacment ella toone, who scored the stunning opener against australia? james has been suspended for the last two matches, after her sending off against nigeria but the team have won both games since without the need for penalties, and most pundits seem to think wiegman will stick with toone and bring onjames as an impact substitute. what a night it was for the two big edinburgh clubs, hearts and hibs in europe last night both in europa conference league qualifying ties, and both are through. for hearts, it was as dramatic as it could get — they overturned a 2—1 first leg defeat, to beat the norwiegen side

rosenborg 4—3 on aggregate — their winner coming in the 92nd minute — cammy devlin with his second of the game. they�*ll face greek side, powke fc, next for a place, in the competition proper. and hibernian will face premier league�*s aston villa in the next round — it�*s after they beat the swiss side, luzern 5—3 on aggregate. martin boyle�*s second half goal, restoring their two goal advantage. we�*rejust weeks away from rugby union world cup, and england�*s preparations are being disrupted by a row over their captain 0wen farrell and his involvement in their opening games. he was sent off for a high tackle in the warm up match against wales last weekend. but on tuesday, the red card was overturned, giving him the green light to carry on playing. world rugby though aren�*t happy about the message this sends, and will appeal the decision which could still mean farrell gets a ban. he has travelled with the squad to face ireland tomorrow, but won�*t play, and his dad, who�*s the ireland head coach, is angered by the situation surrounding his son. i don�*t normally say too much because of that kind of reason,

you know, about my son. but what i probably would say at this point in time is the circus that�*s in and around all of this is absolutely disgusting in my opinion, disgusting. and i suppose those people that have loved their time in the sun get a few more days to keep going at that. now we are just over a week away from finals weekend in cricket�*s the hundred. the men�*s defending champions, trent rockets, are in danger of missing the semis. they were beaten by the manchester 0riginals, and had salt rubbed into their wounds! phil salt smashing an incredible 86 off 32 balls. that helped the 0riginals set their opponents 182 to win and the rockets fell short, beaten by 11 runs, and the rockets are down in fifth, while the 0riginals jump to 3rd. but in the women�*s competition, trent rockets held their nerve and kept their campaign alive.

in their must—win match, they came out on top against the manchester 0riginals, whose own hopes are fading. they were restricted to 107 and the rockets reached their target with 36 balls to spare, lizelle lee securing the victory in style. there we are, that�*s it. there we are, that's it. lots going on, there we are, that's it. lots going on. thank — there we are, that's it. lots going on. thank you _ there we are, that's it. lots going on, thank you very _ there we are, that's it. lots going on, thank you very much. - as we�*ve been hearing this morning, pubs across england are hoping to be able to open earlier than usual on sunday to celebrate the women�*s world cup final. there have also been calls for the government to relax licensing laws, to allow fans to buy a drink as early as 10am. but, with parliament in recess that could be unlikely. we�*rejoined now by emma mcclarkin, chief executive of the british beer and pub association. appropriately dressed, emma, thank you very much forjoining us here on breakfast. what is the problem, then? if there was to be any extension to the licensing laws, the

licensing times, when would that happen to have been applied for? well, ordinarily fortemporary happen to have been applied for? well, ordinarily for temporary event notices as they are called, to help us extend licensing hours, we would have to apply five days in advance so it would have acquired a blanket orderfor the so it would have acquired a blanket order for the country from the government to make sure we are able to open and sure we can serve early. the government said last night that it supports pubs serving early and encouraging our councils to do themselves the same, so we can all get on cheering on england from the pub. t get on cheering on england from the ub. get on cheering on england from the ub, , get on cheering on england from the ub. ., , get on cheering on england from the pub. i will say the obvious, can ubs pub. i will say the obvious, can pubs open _ pub. i will say the obvious, can pubs open and _ pub. i will say the obvious, can pubs open and just _ pub. i will say the obvious, can pubs open and just not - pub. i will say the obvious, can pubs open and just not serve . pubs open and just not serve alcohol? pubs open and 'ust not serve alcohol? , .., ., , pubs open and 'ust not serve alcohol? , .. ., , .., alcohol? they can, and they can ada -t alcohol? they can, and they can adapt their— alcohol? they can, and they can adapt their licensing _ alcohol? they can, and they can adapt their licensing in - alcohol? they can, and they can adapt their licensing in order - alcohol? they can, and they can adapt their licensing in order to | adapt their licensing in order to open for sales of nonalcoholic beverages but we want people to come to the pub knowing they can enjoy

that full pub experience. as the home of sport, so we hope people will come down to their local, maybe book a table and stay for sunday lunch, but we would love the opportunity to be a pub and bring the nation together to cheer on the lionesses on sunday.— lionesses on sunday. sarah, good mornin: lionesses on sunday. sarah, good morning emma. — lionesses on sunday. sarah, good morning emma, good _ lionesses on sunday. sarah, good morning emma, good morning, i lionesses on sunday. sarah, good morning emma, good morning, it| lionesses on sunday. sarah, good i morning emma, good morning, it is charlie. it is at 7:54am on friday morning, head of a sunday match, the mechanisms by which there is a pub landlord today who has not yet got the clearance to open early on sunday, how could that possibly happen? it�*s too late, isn�*t it, according to the five—day ruling getting the question into your local authority, how can it possibly work? without a recall of parliament and that order, the government did give this player steelers night to stay account —— create councils, do everything you can to support them. we ask council to quickly process

applications and give reassurance but it is a clear message from the government to say let them open an hour early and serve. many venues are already booked out so get yourselves booked in make this an important event for the country. what better place to celebrate as a community then down your local pub. you have made that point several times. i�*m questioning the mechanics of this. my understanding was that the council has to be asked to five days before. it�*s not their choice, someone sitting in an office today cannot just look at someone sitting in an office today cannotjust look at home and say, it�*s mine anyway. i thought this was regulated —— recruit look at the form and say, it�*s a fine anyway. tt form and say, it's a fine anyway. tit is clear in the licensing act, you need to give five days of notice of consultation, the only way iran that is the government blanket order, —— the only way around that. that would be the

government recalling parliament. i�*m hoping that this deer will be looked on kindly by councils up and down the country to make this happen, it is national moment, we need to get behind it, where there is a will there has to be a way. t�*m behind it, where there is a will there has to be a way. i'm sorry, i am confused- _ there has to be a way. i'm sorry, i am confused. the _ there has to be a way. i'm sorry, i am confused. the rules _ there has to be a way. i'm sorry, i am confused. the rules are - there has to be a way. i'm sorry, ij am confused. the rules are there, the regulations are there, the only way that they can be overruled is for parliament to be brought back from recess to put in this ruling, and that�*s not going to happen. so you�*re asking councils to bend the rules or ignore the regulations, that�*s not going to happen, is it? i�*m afraid the government has also given a clear steer to the council is to make this happen. to given a clear steer to the council is to make this happen. to break the rules, is to make this happen. to break the rules. ignore — is to make this happen. to break the rules, ignore the _ is to make this happen. to break the rules, ignore the regulations? - is to make this happen. to break the rules, ignore the regulations? naga, there has to — rules, ignore the regulations? naga, there has to be _ rules, ignore the regulations? naga, there has to be a _ rules, ignore the regulations? naga, there has to be a way _ rules, ignore the regulations? naga, there has to be a way to _ rules, ignore the regulations? naga, there has to be a way to make - rules, ignore the regulations? naga, there has to be a way to make this i there has to be a way to make this happen. and the government in the absence of its parliamentarians had decided to support us in asking

councils to make this happen and to simply allow us to be open as pubs serving, making sure our customers, their demands are met and we can do it so they don�*t have to be queueing at the bar as the goal is kicking off, they can concentrate on enjoying this moment. it is doric, the first time in 60 years we have beenin the first time in 60 years we have been in a world cup final and what an achievement it would be to be altogether as a community celebrating this occasion. thank you ve much celebrating this occasion. thank you very much for— celebrating this occasion. thank you very much for your _ celebrating this occasion. thank you very much for your time _ celebrating this occasion. thank you very much for your time this - very much for your time this morning. it is worth pointing out that the pubs can open, it�*s the licensing issue, the serving of alcohol, normally it would be prevented until 12, is that right? depending on your licence, you can be licensed to open at 11 or ten, you cannot sell alcohol but you can open. that�*d explain. we are all looking forward to the match on

sunday. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. good morning from bbc london, i�*m alison earle. the bbc has found more than 300 cameras installed for london�*s ultra low emission zone were vandalised or stolen over the past four months. unofficial data suggests the majority were in outer london where the zone is being expanded. so far only one person has been charged. the met said it�*s proactively targeting those responsible. strike action by ground staff at gatwick airport has been called off after an improved pay offer. members of unite were due to walk out today but will now be balloted on the proposed deal. the union has warned that if members reject it, industrial action planned for the bank holiday weekend august to will go ahead.

two murals have been unveiled at wembley to celebrate the success of the lionesses. it shows some players lifting the trophy for the european championship title. there�*s no service on the bakerloo line between queen�*s park and harrow & wealdstone. no service on the 0verground between euston and watford junction. and minor delays on the metropolitan line weather. showers throughout the morning and there is a yellow warning for thunderstorms. that should clear by this evening. staying warm though with temperatures of up to 24 degrees. there�*s more on our website and social media including, a behind the scenes tour of battersea dogs and cats home. that�*s it from me. i�*m back in around half an hour. good morning, welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. 0ur headlines. banks face being fined if they fail to provide free access to cash withdrawals within three

miles of consumers. goodbye to a broadcasting legend — tributes are paid to sir michael parkinson after his death at the age of 88. pub owners ask for an extension to licensing laws for england�*s world cup final on sunday — but red tape means it may be too late for it to be granted. while there�*s a huge decision for england manager sarina wiegman — does she choose ella toone or lauren james to face spain? toone impressed in the semi—finals, butjames is england�*s top scorer and is available after suspension again. fighting after suspension again. to keep feet on the dance floor fighting to keep feet on the dance floor with cost of living pressure and high energy bills, venues are struggling. i am and high energy bills, venues are struggling. iam in and high energy bills, venues are struggling. i am in liverpool with all the details. we have a north — south split with the weather and in the north mostly

dry, cloud and sunny spells. in the south, heavy, showery rain pushing north and then another band of heavy rain coming our way later. all the details throughout the programme. it�*s friday 18th august, our main story. banks will be fined if they fail to provide free access to cash withdrawals for consumers and businesses under new plans by the treasury. the policy aims to ensure people don�*t have to travel more than three miles in rural areas to take out money or make deposits. here�*s our cost of living correspondent kevin peachey. the use of cash in our day—to—day lives is declining. contactless cards and digital payments on smartphones mean we may have less need to visit an atm or bank branch, but the government says cash can�*t be left to die out. cash is important. it�*s here to stay for the long—term. many people — the elderly, the vulnerable, particularly rural communities — do depend on that access to cash.

and if we want our shops to continue to take cash over the counter, then of course those businesses have got to have somewhere to deposit it. so the rules that we�*re announcing also cover the ability of businesses to deposit cash in a location that�*s convenient to them. but convenience is a difficultjudgment. to maintain the current provision of free access to cash, for now, the new rules will state that people should have to travel no more than a mile in urban areas to withdraw or deposit cash. in rural areas, the distance has been set at three miles. there�*s going to be situations where people are very reliant on public transport and if there�*s bad public transport in an area, then three miles might seem like a hike to the himalayas. what�*s important is that this recognises that the banks have a duty to protect their customers and to make sure that those who still rely on cash, which is so many of us, continue to be able to access it. if they fail in that duty, banks could be fined

by the city watchdog. but bank branches are closing at a rate of more than 50 a month. so the answer may be banks sharing premises. the trouble is, progress is slow. so far, only seven have opened permanently in the uk. for those who want to save cash, there�*s still a long battle ahead. kevin peachey, bbc news. now more from hawaii. and the death toll, people caught up in events there. we have been monitoring every day and it is changing. it is unfortunately expected to rise. the official in charge of emergency response on the hawaiian island of maui has resigned. it comes a day after he defended his agency�*s failure to activate its alarm system during last week�*s wildfires, which killed at least 111 people. our us west coast correspondent sophie long has the latest from maui.

hawaii has one of the biggest outdoor alert systems in the world and there are some 80 alarms on maui and yet none was sounded. there has been huge criticism since. on wednesday, the head of the maui emergency management agency defended that decision saying people might have gone inland, into the mountains. he said that had they decided to sound the sirens, people could have panicked and gone in the wrong direction and there could have been greater panic and loss of life. you will hear few people in maui who would agree with that. people have criticised the fact they were not given more warning. a day later thursday, we hear he has resigned. the only reason given for his resignation was unspecified health reasons. he made that call yesterday, it is still thursday here today, and today he has resigned.

meanwhile, the search and recovery operation continues. the death toll stands at 111 and we sadly expect that to climb. a ukrainian drone attack hit a building in moscow overnight, according to russian officials. the local mayor said air defences shot down the drone, with its debris falling on the city�*s expo centre. there were no injuries reported and ukraine has not yet commented. the body which examines potential miscarriages ofjustice in england says it will review the way it handled the case of andrew malkinson. mr malkinson spent 17 years in jail for a rape he did not commit. his conviction was eventually overturned by the court of appeal last month. officials are investigating threats made to jurors who voted to indict former us president donald trump. their personal details were shared online after mr trump and 18 others were indicted on criminal charges, were indicted on criminal charges — of trying to overturn the 2020 election result. efforts are now under way

in the us state of georgia to track down the people who made the threats. residents in the city of yellowknife in canada trying to flee wildfires have been turned away from evacuation flights. 20,000 people had been ordered to leave by midday, local time, but after queueing for hours, many were told they couldn�*t board the already full planes. the fire is expected to reach the city�*s outskirts by saturday. crown prince mohammed bin salman of saudi arabia has been invited to britain for an official visit later this year. it will be his first uk trip since the murder of the us—based journalist jamal khashoggi at the saudi consulate in istanbul in 2018. 0ur political correspondent, helen catt has more. crown prince mohammed bin salman last came to the uk in march 2018. but later that same year, a journalist, jamal khashoggi, was brutally murdered inside a saudi embassy. american intelligence agencies concluded the killing had been authorised by mohammed bin salman, which he denied. some say inviting him back

would send all the wrong signals. what we should be doing is thinking about how we influence these countries and, as i said, rolling out the red carpet, treating them as welcome guests, is not the way to do it. saudi arabia is currently spending very big money trying to shift its economy away from oil. it�*s also investing heavily in sport, including buying newcastle united. the uk is keen to encourage more trade and investment between the two countries, particularly in cutting—edge industries, and to get a trade deal with a group of countries in the gulf of which saudi arabia is a member. those six countries, of which saudi arabia is by far the largest and most important, represent a significant opportunity for the uk. we already have £60 billion in two—way trade and we�*re hoping to sign a trade deal with them and, given our departure from the european union, it�*s important that we tie in these other trade deals.

a government source said the government view was that it would be in a stronger position to talk about what they are doing if it was working with them, not lecturing them from the outside. labour�*s deputy leader, angela rayner, said there needed to be a dialogue, but said the prime minister had to raise human rights issues on the visit. some believe that won�*t have an effect. i would be very worried and am very worried by an invitation for a visit where it appears that the uk government is sending a clear message that uk leadership on human rights, which is something that we should be proud of, is now taking a back seat when it comes to saudi arabia. downing street has not yet confirmed an invitation has been issued and the saudis haven�*t said if it�*s been accepted. but in a phone call yesterday, rishi sunak said he looked forward to meeting the crown prince in person at the earliest opportunity. either way, any visit is likely to have to be carefully managed. helen catt, bbc news, westminster. councils in england have been encouraged by the government to open

pubs earlier on sunday — ahead of the women�*s world cup final. it follows calls for ministers to relax licensing laws, to also allow fans to buy alcohol as early as 10am. but changing the legislation in time, could be difficult. joe inwood reports. across the country, the success of the lionesses has been matched with packed pubs and bustling bars. millions have watched their route to the world cup final, with sunday�*s clash with spain expected to draw record audiences for the competition and provide a major boost to the hospitality sector. we are expecting a nice boost and we�*re really pleased that the government has encouraged people to come together to celebrate in pubs and to help people open and get as many people as possible celebrating. we are expecting a million extra customers on that sunday morning, and that could give a boost of up to £40 million for the sector. kick—off is at 11 on sunday morning,

which means pubs without the right licences won�*t be able to serve alcohol before the match. the government says it wants them to be able to open earlier. the british beer and pub association wants them to be able to serve alcohol, too. but to do that legally, pubs need to get a special licence, which takes five working days. since england only won their semi on wednesday, there was never going to be enough time for that to happen. parliament could give blanket permission, but they�*re on summer break. meaning it�*s now down to local councils to approve temporary licences on a case—by—case basis and in record time. so what do pubs without permission do? they can open for coffee, for breakfast, for bacon sarnies. so you can come along to pubs, bars, get in the spirit and in the mood in advance. have a morning coffee, come and watch the match and then have a drink to celebrate when,

hopefully, the women do win the world cup and take it home. as the cliche goes, on sunday, the lionesses will be hoping to bring football home. millions of their fans will be hoping they can watch them do that down the pub. joe inwood, bbc news. sunday morning. 26 hours, 46 hours away. something like that. more than that. a bit more than that. 51 hours. sunday morning, how about that? everyone indoors, watching telly. no one caring about what you are saying about sunday morning�*s weather. but there will be people who are not football fans and will be out doing stuff with families on sunday, so every second matters. absolutely right. good morning. we have a north and south split and in

the north it is dry, sunshine, cloud. in the south, a different story. it is humid and we have heavy rain. eastern scotland has cloud with showers. cloud in northern england and northern ireland with showers sweeping through northern ireland, wales, the midlands, down to the english channel. they are likely to be heavy and thundery. behind them cloud but it could brighten up. it will be short lived if it does before the next batch of heavy rain arrives. gusty winds around the coast of wales and picking up across the isles of scilly and west cornwall. humid in the south, fresher in the north. if we pick up the next band of rain. it will be heavy as it pushes northwards and eastwards. we could see 16 millimetres in a short amount of time which could lead to flooding

and surface water. and if we follow it around, it comes back into wales and northern ireland. it will be a warm night wherever you are. windy across northern scotland. also northern ireland where we have the rain coming back in. dryer across central and eastern england. what you will notice, it will feel fresher than today. 18—25. stars of the stage and screen have been paying tribute to broadcaster sir michael parkinson, who died yesterday at the age of 88. one of them, eltonjohn described him as a real icon who brought out the very best in his guests. we had the privilege of interviewing michael parkinson here on breakfast last november — he appeared alongside his son michaeljunior — and gave us an insight into some of his most famous interviews — including with the boxer muhammad ali.

ali was impossible to interview. why? you couldn�*t get anywhere near him at all. he�*d let you in so far, and then the performance would start. the act would follow, which is a great pity, because he was a bright man. he was able to look after himself, of that there is no doubt. but the sadness was he was taken over by people who used him. who used him badly, actually. so when you were — i we are seeing it now, the pictures we're showing of one of those interviews. _ i mean, literally during - the interview, are you conscious of the fact that you�*re not making progress? i�*m concious of the fact i�*m losing. that was the thing with him. 0n the other hand, i came to admire him greatly, particularly towards the end, where he bore that illness with great courage and great style and some humour, as well. he became a different, nicer man, if that was possible. but i genuinely felt sorry for him because the pressures upon him

from varying parts of a propaganda war, if you like, were intolerable, i thought, and explained an awful lot about some of his behaviour. i mean, to have met him as many times as i did, was an honour. i regard him as being a mystery, which i never solved. isn�*t that interesting? did you go in, when you went in to do interviews as if it was combat? because you said you were annoyed that you didn�*t win? not every time, of course not. i mean, every interview was different and everyone required a different approach, maybe. but with ali, there�*s no doubt about it. i was in the room with him. i mean, i was losing every time. i was in the ring with him. you know, he was an extraordinary character. he really was. and i just think that that was one of the great blessings of the job i was able to do, to meet him.

we�*re joined now by michael�*s former team mate and good friend, dickie bird. good morning. gloria hunniford is joining us down the line. hello good morning. gloria hunniford is joining us down the line.— joining us down the line. hello to ou. it is joining us down the line. hello to you- it is nice _ joining us down the line. hello to you. it is nice to _ joining us down the line. hello to you. it is nice to see _ joining us down the line. hello to you. it is nice to see you. - joining us down the line. hello to you. it is nice to see you. you - joining us down the line. hello to you. it is nice to see you. you go| you. it is nice to see you. you go back a long way with michael parkinson. he was a close friend to you. share with us a little bit of what was it about his friendship that was so special. irate what was it about his friendship that was so special.— that was so special. we were friends, somebody _ that was so special. we were friends, somebody worked i that was so special. we were friends, somebody worked it | that was so special. we were - friends, somebody worked it out, 75 years _ friends, somebody worked it out, 75 years we _ friends, somebody worked it out, 75 years. we first met... i am two years— years. we first met... i am two years olden _ years. we first met... i am two years older. and we met as schoolkids. he would be 14 and i was 16, schoolkids. he would be 14 and i was 16. 15~ _ schoolkids. he would be 14 and i was 16. 15 we _ schoolkids. he would be 14 and i was 16, 15. we met as schoolboys. he went— 16, 15. we met as schoolboys. he went to _ 16, 15. we met as schoolboys. he went to barnsley grammar school and

i went to barnsley grammar school and i went _ went to barnsley grammar school and i went to _ went to barnsley grammar school and i went to a _ went to barnsley grammar school and i went to a secondary modern school. that is _ i went to a secondary modern school. that is when — i went to a secondary modern school. that is when we first met. you are seeing the pictures on the screen. these are archive pictures. this is him on the beach when he was a little older. his him on the beach when he was a little older-— him on the beach when he was a little older. , ., ., little older. his father wanted him to -la for little older. his father wanted him to play for yorkshire. _ little older. his father wanted him to play for yorkshire. he - little older. his father wanted him to play for yorkshire. he said - little older. his father wanted him to play for yorkshire. he said to i to play for yorkshire. he said to him. _ to play for yorkshire. he said to him. you — to play for yorkshire. he said to him, you are doing nothing with this interviewing. i want you to play for yorkshire — interviewing. i want you to play for yorkshire. he interviewing. i want you to play for yorkshire. ,._ interviewing. i want you to play for yorkshire. ._ ., interviewing. i want you to play for yorkshire. ., ., , ., yorkshire. he did say that was one of his regrets. _ yorkshire. he did say that was one of his regrets, in _ yorkshire. he did say that was one of his regrets, in a _ yorkshire. he did say that was one of his regrets, in a way. _ yorkshire. he did say that was one of his regrets, in a way. he - yorkshire. he did say that was one of his regrets, in a way. he loved i of his regrets, in a way. he loved his career but it was something he always held dear. that his career but it was something he always held dear.— his career but it was something he always held dear. that is right. we -la ed always held dear. that is right. we played together — always held dear. that is right. we played together at _ always held dear. that is right. we played together at barnsley - always held dear. that is right. we j played together at barnsley cricket club. played together at barnsley cricket club we _ played together at barnsley cricket club. we opened the innings together. we had a young lad playing. — together. we had a young lad playing, coming into the side, called — playing, coming into the side, called geoffrey boycott. parkinson ke -t him

called geoffrey boycott. parkinson kept him out _ called geoffrey boycott. parkinson kept him out of — called geoffrey boycott. parkinson kept him out of the _ called geoffrey boycott. parkinson kept him out of the side. - called geoffrey boycott. parkinson kept him out of the side. why? i kept him out of the side. why? because he _ kept him out of the side. why? because he was _ kept him out of the side. why? because he was better. - kept him out of the side. why? i because he was better. geoffrey boycott — because he was better. geoffrey boycott was not very happy about that _ boycott was not very happy about that we — boycott was not very happy about that. we have kept our friendship. we kept _ that. we have kept our friendship. we kept our friendship but all those years _ we kept our friendship but all those years he _ we kept our friendship but all those years. he rang me up the morning before _ years. he rang me up the morning before he — years. he rang me up the morning before he died. he rang me tuesday morning _ before he died. he rang me tuesday morning and he died on thursday. we had a _ morning and he died on thursday. we had a long _ morning and he died on thursday. we had a long chat on tuesday morning. i had a long chat on tuesday morning. i said _ had a long chat on tuesday morning. i said to _ had a long chat on tuesday morning. i said to him... he said to me, keep going. _ i said to him... he said to me, keep going. mate — i said to him... he said to me, keep going. mate i— i said to him... he said to me, keep going, mate. isaid i said to him... he said to me, keep going, mate. i said same to you. keep— going, mate. i said same to you. keep going _ going, mate. i said same to you. keep going. and we had a chat. there was something... his voice was not as strong _ was something... his voice was not as strong as — was something... his voice was not as strong as i — was something... his voice was not as strong as i was used to. and then i as strong as i was used to. and then ithoughtsm — as strong as i was used to. and then i thoughts... and as strong as i was used to. and then ithoughts... and he as strong as i was used to. and then i thoughts... and he said to me, he

said. _ i thoughts... and he said to me, he said. i_ ! thoughts... and he said to me, he said. idon't— i thoughts... and he said to me, he said, i don't know how much we have -ot. said, i don't know how much we have got i_ said, i don't know how much we have got i said _ said, i don't know how much we have got. i said don't talk like that, mate. — got. i said don't talk like that, mate, keep going. it is so funny, we said our— mate, keep going. it is so funny, we said our goodbyes. we both said goodbye — said our goodbyes. we both said goodbye to each other. i was overwhelmed, which i am now, because he was _ overwhelmed, which i am now, because he was so _ overwhelmed, which i am now, because he was so close to me. and he died the next _ he was so close to me. and he died the next day — he was so close to me. and he died the next day. | he was so close to me. and he died the next day-— the next day. i suggest have a sip of our the next day. i suggest have a sip of your water- _ the next day. i suggest have a sip of your water. take _ the next day. i suggest have a sip of your water. take a _ the next day. i suggest have a sip of your water. take a moment. i the next day. i suggest have a sip - of your water. take a moment. thank you for sharing this. gloria, do you want to pick up? it is such a privilege to have that recent conversation with someone and michael parkinson was a close friend of yours, as well. t michael parkinson was a close friend of yours, as well.— of yours, as well. i must admit, i felt so sad _ of yours, as well. i must admit, i felt so sad when _ of yours, as well. i must admit, i felt so sad when i _ of yours, as well. i must admit, i felt so sad when i heard - of yours, as well. i must admit, i felt so sad when i heard the - of yours, as well. i must admit, i | felt so sad when i heard the news because i feel as if michael has always been in my life. in northern ireland, i was a movie buff because there was nothing else to do but go

to the cinema and we had three. when michael�*s programme came on, it was one of those things i made the family do on a saturday night. because he brought hollywood to the ordinary person. i could not believe all these fabulous stars i had been watching on the movie screen were in london in a chair opposite michael. i admired and respected him on so many levels because not only was he a fabulous interview and could extract that nuggets you are dying to hear, but he was the best listener i have come across in terms of an interview. that is great because he was not looking at his notes all the time, the next question, he would go off on a tangent and have conversation. i remember interviews with peter used enough, it probably went in a dozen

directions. —— peter ustinov. and i admired him as a man because he was kind and because i loved the programme so much, when we last caren, he invited me on his saturday night programme. i could not believe walking down the stairs. after the programme, he said i know you have set up a foundation. he said would you like me to do a theatre show to raise money for the foundation? people will say that in passing but never come through but he did and he did a wonderful show in windsor. he was kind to other people and kind to young people. when he was bringing them forward. his passions, i loved his passion for cricket. and interviewed dickie many times. what a legend you have there. but his passion for music and radio two had a programme of his on sunday

morning. t a programme of his on sunday morninu. ., ,, ., , ., ., a programme of his on sunday morninr. ., ,, ., ., morning. i have known gloria some ears, i morning. i have known gloria some years. i have _ morning. i have known gloria some years, i have that. _ morning. i have known gloria some years, i have that. i— morning. i have known gloria some years, i have that. i have _ morning. i have known gloria some years, i have that. i have known i morning. i have known gloria some| years, i have that. i have known her some _ years, i have that. i have known her some years — years, i have that. i have known her some years i— years, i have that. i have known her some years. i was 90 on april the 19th _ some years. i was 90 on april the 19th i_ some years. i was 90 on april the 19th. i invited michael parkinson to come _ 19th. i invited michael parkinson to come along and say a few words. he was not _ come along and say a few words. he was not well— come along and say a few words. he was not well then. he came all the way from _ was not well then. he came all the way from bray where he lives to share _ way from bray where he lives to share my— way from bray where he lives to share my birthday party with me, 90. he said _ share my birthday party with me, 90. he said if— share my birthday party with me, 90. he said if i _ share my birthday party with me, 90. he said if i have to walk from bray to leeds. — he said if i have to walk from bray to leads. i— he said if i have to walk from bray to leeds, i will walk it, he said. he came — to leeds, ! will walk it, he said. he came all— to leeds, i will walk it, he said. he came all the way from brayjust for me _ he came all the way from brayjust for me on— he came all the way from brayjust for me on my birthday. that is friendship. _ for me on my birthday. that is friendship, that is. that is true friendship _ friendship, that is. that is true friendship. you cannot buy that. why

do ou friendship. you cannot buy that. why do you think — friendship. you cannot buy that. m11 do you think you and friendship. you cannot buy that. it'd“t1 do you think you and michael clicked, away from the cricket, what was he like to sit and chat to and have views on? me was he like to sit and chat to and have views on?— was he like to sit and chat to and have views on? we are both sons of coalminers- — have views on? we are both sons of coalminers. we _ have views on? we are both sons of coalminers. we came _ have views on? we are both sons of coalminers. we came from - have views on? we are both sons ofl coalminers. we came from barnsley, have views on? we are both sons of i coalminers. we came from barnsley, a coal-mining _ coalminers. we came from barnsley, a coal—mining area in those days and his father— coal—mining area in those days and his father and my father worked down the mines _ his father and my father worked down the mines. we played together at barnsley— the mines. we played together at barnsley cricket club, open together, michaeland i. my father and his— together, michaeland i. my father and his father used to watch us on the saturday afternoon. they used to play out _ the saturday afternoon. they used to play out with each other, who was the best— play out with each other, who was the best player, michael parkinson, dckie _ the best player, michael parkinson, dckie bird? is the best player, michael parkinson, dckie bird? . . the best player, michael parkinson, dckie bird? , ., ., , ., dckie bird? is there an answer to that question. — dckie bird? is there an answer to that question, who _ dckie bird? is there an answer to that question, who was _ dckie bird? is there an answer to that question, who was the - dckie bird? is there an answer to | that question, who was the better player? he that question, who was the better -la er? that question, who was the better .la er? ., that question, who was the better -la er? ., . ,

player? he was a good club player. he went to — player? he was a good club player. he went to the _ player? he was a good club player. he went to the yorkshire _ player? he was a good club player. he went to the yorkshire nets. - he went to the yorkshire nets. arthur— he went to the yorkshire nets. arthur mitchell, the coach, said to me, arthur mitchell, the coach, said to me. who _ arthur mitchell, the coach, said to me. who is — arthur mitchell, the coach, said to me, who is this lad? i said it is michael— me, who is this lad? i said it is michael parkinson, a journalist from barnsley. _ michael parkinson, a journalist from barnsley, he works on the local newspaper. he said, can he play? i said yes. _ newspaper. he said, can he play? i said yes. i— newspaper. he said, can he play? i said yes, i think you can. he said i will tell— said yes, i think you can. he said i will tell you — said yes, i think you can. he said i will tell you whether he can play or not. will tell you whether he can play or not so _ will tell you whether he can play or not so i_ will tell you whether he can play or not. so i went to the net, his first with— not. so i went to the net, his first with yorkshire, and it came out of the nets— with yorkshire, and it came out of the nets and — with yorkshire, and it came out of the nets and arthur mitchell came up to me _ the nets and arthur mitchell came up to me and _ the nets and arthur mitchell came up to me and said what did you say he did? i_ to me and said what did you say he did? isaid— to me and said what did you say he did? i said he is ajournalist to me and said what did you say he did? i said he is a journalist for the local— did? i said he is a journalist for the local newspaper in barnsley. he said tell _ the local newspaper in barnsley. he said tell him from me tojournalism. the man— said tell him from me tojournalism. the man you — said tell him from me tojournalism. the man you knew so long from your home town, being a regular yorkshire man, then you meet up and he has

just interviewed lauren bacall. he has been living in that world and then he comes back and chats to you. he had a foot in very different places. he had a foot in very different laces. . . he had a foot in very different laces. ., , . , ., ., places. that is right. just amazing. he was down _ places. that is right. just amazing. he was down to _ places. that is right. just amazing. he was down to earth. _ places. that is right. just amazing. he was down to earth. he - places. that is right. just amazing. he was down to earth. he would i places. that is right. just amazing. - he was down to earth. he would come back to _ he was down to earth. he would come back to barnsley after inviting film stars _ back to barnsley after inviting film stars as _ back to barnsley after inviting film stars as you just said. he would come _ stars as you just said. he would come back— stars as you just said. he would come back to barnsley, down—to—earth. and just spoke, two lads from _ down—to—earth. and just spoke, two lads from barnsley, as if he did not interview~ — lads from barnsley, as if he did not interview... and he had just interviewed the biggest film star in the world — interviewed the biggest film star in the world. it was amazing. he came back. _ the world. it was amazing. he came back. down— the world. it was amazing. he came back, down to earth.— back, down to earth. gloria, you have been _ back, down to earth. gloria, you have been in _ back, down to earth. gloria, you have been in this _ back, down to earth. gloria, you have been in this world - back, down to earth. gloria, you have been in this world of- have been in this world of celebrity. you know there are people who can be affected and are affected and let the silliness of this world

penetrate their lives. there are some who simply refuse to. tell us your experience of sir michael parkinson in that sense. this your experience of sir michael parkinson in that sense. as much as dckie has said, _ parkinson in that sense. as much as dckie has said, he _ parkinson in that sense. as much as dckie has said, he was _ parkinson in that sense. as much as dckie has said, he was a _ dckie has said, he was a well—rounded yorkshire man and that was part of his appeal. you felt he was part of his appeal. you felt he was grounded. a lot of other hosts, these days, mostly comics tend to get their own show but sometimes it ends up more about them than the guest and michael was never like that. he was so interested. i think when you come away from a glossy interview like that, you should learn something, gosh, i did not know that. the glamour of seeing these people from hollywood we watched on the silver screen and the way michael never wanted to come over as being the star, but his sense of humour was fantastic. many times, i was watching last night the

special programme about him, and you could see the humour coming out. he had great empathy and could do the serious interview as well as he could do the jolly, serious interview as well as he could do thejolly, glossy serious interview as well as he could do the jolly, glossy one. serious interview as well as he could do thejolly, glossy one. one think i comfort myself with is i think, i hope i live to 88, because with over 2000 great interviews in the library already, i think we will be watching michael in various compilation programmes. he had a masterclass i enjoyed watching, at one point. and all sorts of angles one point. and all sorts of angles on michael because in my opinion he was the television chat host and will go down always is probably being the best. and a quick thing if i have the time. qt being the best. and a quick thing if i have the time.— i have the time. of course, please continue. i have the time. of course, please continue- i — i have the time. of course, please continue. i used _ i have the time. of course, please continue. i used to _ i have the time. of course, please continue. i used to see _ i have the time. of course, please continue. i used to see him - i have the time. of course, please continue. i used to see him in - i have the time. of course, please | continue. i used to see him in soho every monday _ continue. i used to see him in soho every monday morning. _ continue. i used to see him in soho every monday morning. some -

continue. i used to see him in soho i every monday morning. some people say why soho? we used to watch the movies there on a monday morning because you had to watch the movies with the person you were going to interview and i was doing a chat programme and he said who are you doing this week? i said i have got robert mitcham. he said do your homework. i said robert mitcham. he said do your homework. isaid i robert mitcham. he said do your homework. i said i always do my homework. i said i always do my homework and he said triplett. and he was right. he interviewed all the stars and was good on handy hint. that is useful, from the master? exactly. i want to say to the family, he had a wonderful, strong family. i have known mary over the years and in fact when she had her show on television in the afternoon. they are a strong family and supportive and i have been thinking of than the last 24—hour is. and sending much love as i am sure you all are. sending much love as i am sure you allare. gloria, sending much love as i am sure you all are. gloria, thank you for that. he was an adorable man and an

adorable family.— he was an adorable man and an adorable family. dickie, you know his family well _ adorable family. dickie, you know his family well and _ adorable family. dickie, you know his family well and everyone's - his family well and everyone�*s thoughts are with them. i imagine it must be lovely for them, albeit their immediate grief, but to see their immediate grief, but to see the tributes and hear people talking about michael in the way they are. my about michael in the way they are. my condolences go out to mary, his wife. _ my condolences go out to mary, his wife. and _ my condolences go out to mary, his wife, and his son. at this difficult time _ wife, and his son. at this difficult time if— wife, and his son. at this difficult time if i — wife, and his son. at this difficult time. if i had any problems, something on my mind, he used to say to me. _ something on my mind, he used to say to me. you _ something on my mind, he used to say to me, you ring me. iwould ring him and have _ to me, you ring me. iwould ring him and have a _ to me, you ring me. iwould ring him and have a long conversation on the phone _ and have a long conversation on the phone we — and have a long conversation on the phone. we would put the world right. i phone. we would put the world right. i also _ phone. we would put the world right. i also remember, when i wrote my autobiography, in 1996, all the publishers all over the world wanted

to do my— publishers all over the world wanted to do my book and so i rang him up and said— to do my book and so i rang him up and said what do you think, mate? he said i_ and said what do you think, mate? he said i have _ and said what do you think, mate? he said i have the publishers for you, my publishers will do your book, which _ my publishers will do your book, which they— my publishers will do your book, which they did. and it was a tremendous success. and it was all down _ tremendous success. and it was all down to— tremendous success. and it was all down to parky. that friendship, you cannot _ down to parky. that friendship, you cannot buy — down to parky. that friendship, you cannot buy that. if i had any problems, we would ring each other up. problems, we would ring each other up we _ problems, we would ring each other up. we would end up talking about cricket _ up. we would end up talking about cricket |t— up. we would end up talking about cricket. . . . up. we would end up talking about cricket. ., , , ., , ., cricket. it has been lovely hearing our cricket. it has been lovely hearing your memories. _ cricket. it has been lovely hearing your memories. we _ cricket. it has been lovely hearing your memories. we were - cricket. it has been lovely hearing your memories. we were saying i cricket. it has been lovely hearing i your memories. we were saying this morning, looking at all the pictures around the studio, it has been really nice. thank you for sharing. i will miss him. i have a lump in my throat _ i will miss him. i have a lump in my throat we — i will miss him. i have a lump in my throat. we were the closest of friends. — throat. we were the closest of friends, and i mean that in all sincerity _ friends, and i mean that in all sincerity. there will never be

another _ sincerity. there will never be another parky. never, never. you will always— another parky. never, never. you will always be there. he will always be there _ will always be there. he will always be there for me and i shall miss him _ be there for me and i shall miss him i_ be there for me and i shall miss him. ., ,., be there for me and i shall miss him. ., , ., be there for me and i shall miss him. i am so sorry for the loss of our him. i am so sorry for the loss of your friend- _ him. i am so sorry for the loss of your friend. excuse _ him. i am so sorry for the loss of your friend. excuse me, - him. i am so sorry for the loss of your friend. excuse me, i - him. i am so sorry for the loss of your friend. excuse me, i have i him. i am so sorry for the loss of your friend. excuse me, i have a| your friend. excuse me, i have a lum in your friend. excuse me, i have a lump in my _ your friend. excuse me, i have a lump in my throat _ your friend. excuse me, i have a lump in my throat and _ your friend. excuse me, i have a lump in my throat and a - your friend. excuse me, i have a lump in my throat and a few - your friend. excuse me, i have a i lump in my throat and a few tears. 0k. lump in my throat and a few tears. 0k~ thank— lump in my throat and a few tears. 0k. thank you so much. you have done yourfriend proud by remembering him. your friend proud by remembering him. . ~ your friend proud by remembering him. ., ,, , ., your friend proud by remembering him. . ~' , ., , your friend proud by remembering him. ., ,, i. , . ., your friend proud by remembering him. ., ,, , . ., , him. thank you very much, that is ve kind him. thank you very much, that is very kind of _ him. thank you very much, that is very kind of you — him. thank you very much, that is very kind of you to _ him. thank you very much, that is very kind of you to say. _ him. thank you very much, that is very kind of you to say. there - him. thank you very much, that is very kind of you to say. there will| very kind of you to say. there will never be another _ very kind of you to say. there will never be another one. _ never be another one. i think you are right. i think what you have done this morning, you have shown us everything that people know about emotions of someone dying. you have shared the funny stories and the times you have had, and emotions that are very raw. tt is the times you have had, and emotions that are very raw-— that are very raw. it is very kind of ou that are very raw. it is very kind of you to _ that are very raw. it is very kind of you to invite _ that are very raw. it is very kind of you to invite me _ that are very raw. it is very kind of you to invite me to _ that are very raw. it is very kind of you to invite me to come - that are very raw. it is very kind of you to invite me to come onl that are very raw. it is very kind i of you to invite me to come on and do this— of you to invite me to come on and do this interview. i shall miss his

smile. _ do this interview. i shall miss his smile. i— do this interview. i shall miss his smile, i shall miss the chats we had on the _ smile, i shall miss the chats we had on the phone. we would talk for hours _ on the phone. we would talk for hours and — on the phone. we would talk for hours and hours about everything. he told me. _ hours and hours about everything. he told me. he _ hours and hours about everything. he told me, he said, i didn't enjoy the muhammad — told me, he said, i didn't enjoy the muhammad ali. there was one man i wanted _ muhammad ali. there was one man i wanted on _ muhammad ali. there was one man i wanted on my show, he said. and i tried _ wanted on my show, he said. and i tried and _ wanted on my show, he said. and i tried and i— wanted on my show, he said. and i tried and i tried and could not get him _ tried and i tried and could not get him he _ tried and i tried and could not get him. he said even mary my wife tried to get— him. he said even mary my wife tried to get him _ him. he said even mary my wife tried to get him. who was it? a him. he said even mary my wife tried to get him. who was it?— to get him. who was it? a film star. john wayne- — to get him. who was it? a film star. john wayne- he _ to get him. who was it? a film star. john wayne. he spoke _ to get him. who was it? a film star. john wayne. he spoke to _ to get him. who was it? a film star. john wayne. he spoke to john - to get him. who was it? a film star. i john wayne. he spoke to john wayne. john wayne. he spoke tojohn wayne. the man who did the cowboy films. clint eastwood. mary tried to get him. _ clint eastwood. mary tried to get him. his— clint eastwood. mary tried to get him, his wife. he tried everything. he said _ him, his wife. he tried everything. he said i_ him, his wife. he tried everything. he said i tried everything and i could — he said i tried everything and i could not— he said i tried everything and i could not get him. it is he said i tried everything and i could not get him.— could not get him. it is a great

sto . could not get him. it is a great story- thank — could not get him. it is a great story. thank you _ could not get him. it is a great story. thank you so _ could not get him. it is a great story. thank you so much. - could not get him. it is a great| story. thank you so much. and gloria, thank you to you for sharing your memories. mt gloria, thank you to you for sharing your memories.— gloria, thank you to you for sharing your memories. all the best, gloria. b the your memories. all the best, gloria. by the way — your memories. all the best, gloria. by the way if — your memories. all the best, gloria. by the way if you _ your memories. all the best, gloria. by the way if you heard _ your memories. all the best, gloria. by the way if you heard snoring, - your memories. all the best, gloria. by the way if you heard snoring, it i by the way if you heard snoring, it is my dog sitting here in the chair. we did not hear it but thank you very much. dickie, thank you. if you�*ve got memories of sir michael parkinson that you�*d like to share with us this morning, then we�*d love to hear from you. you can send us a message on whatsapp — the number is on screen now, orjust scan the qr code with your phone�*s camera you can still get in touch with us by email, and social media as well. time for the news, travel and weather where you are. hello, good morning from bbc london, i�*m alison earle. the bbc has found more than 300 cameras installed for london�*s ultra low emission zone were vandalised or stolen over the last four months.

unofficial data suggests the majority were in outer london where the zone is being expanded. so far one person has been charged. the met said it�*s proactively targeting those responsible. strike action by ground staff at gatwick airport has been called off after an improved pay offer. members of unite were due to walk out today but will now be balloted on the proposed deal. union officials have warned that if members reject it strike action planned for the bank holiday weekend august 25 to 28th will go ahead. it is best known as europe�*s busiest shopping district but changes are on the way for oxford street as it tries to hold onto that title. visitor numbers are down 20% compared with levels before the pandemic. it means some retailers are now doing things differently to cope with changing customer patterns. thursdays and fridays, fuelled by office workers, was, back in 2019, our busiest two days of the week. now we are seeing saturdays and sundays as the busiest days. so people are coming

for different reasons, they�*re coming purely to shop and enjoy themselves at the weekend, they�*re staying for longer to do that. sundays, in terms of the shopping day, it�*s obviously shorter but in terms of the days, in terms of the hours the shops are open, it�*s actually the busiest. as excitement builds of the women�*s world cup final on sunday, two numerals have been unveiled at wembley to celebrate the success of the lionesses. last year the team won the european championships there in a victory against germany. the artwork shows some of the players who lifted the trophy. let�*s take a look at the tubes now. there is no service on the bakerloo line between queens park and harrow and wealdstone. no service on the underground between euston and watford junction. severe delays on the metropolitan line from moor park to watford. and minor delays on the hammersmith and city line. let�*s get the weather now with elizabeth. hello there, good morning. a very pleasant weekend in store, dry, warm, lots of sunshine but some wet weather to get through today. as we go through the morning, there will be the chance of some heavy thundery downpours. there is a met office weather warning in force for thunderstorms

that�*s valid until midday — there could be some heavy rain at times and possibly some frequent lightning too. but it�*s a dry early start to the morning. cloud thickening from the south—west and this line of thundery showers will push its way further north eastwards as we go through the day. watch out for some very heavy downpours in places. that all clears through and there will be some brighter spells developing through the afternoon. top temperatures in the best of that brightness, 22 or 23 celsius, but it is set to feel quite muggy and humid. there�*s also a noticeable easterly wind. more rain on the way for us overnight tonight, probably a dry early rush—hour then the rain pushes in from the south—west again. around an inch of rainfall possible. a very mild, muggy night to follow. lows of 17 or 18 celsius. that�*s uncomfortable for sleeping. but it will start to feel fresher over the weekend, a lot more sunshine to come. there is more on the website including behind—the—scenes at battersea dogs home. that�*s all for now, we�*ll be back in half an hour.

hello, this is breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. after surviving the challenges of covid, nightclubs have recently been struggling with rising running costs and many are being forced to close their doors. ben is at club in liverpool for us this morning. the for us this morning. music is certainly pumping, i don�*t the music is certainly pumping, i don�*t know if anyone is there, though to enjoy it with you, there is nothing wrong with solo dancing, though. yes, we have g33 on the deck from knows me well knows that i have no problem being the first on the dance floor but even for me 8:40am is a

little on the elie side. i am here for good reason, we are looking at how nightclubs around the uk are faring with the various pressures they are under, they are having a really tough time of it. we will be speaking to g33 in a moment but let me run you through the picture of how the industry is doing around the uk. something like a third of uk nightclubs have shut down over the last three years, and it�*s the independent ones like this one which are being hardest hit. 35% have disappeared since 2020 and in the last year alone 100 independent nightclubs have shut their doors for good. it�*s a far cry from the club paid eight of the 80s and 90s. here is a little lookback to jog your memory. the dance floors of decades gone by. cream in liverpool. the hacienda in manchester. and the ministry of sound in london. iconic names when clubs

were at their peak. but times change and in 2023, those that are now in the business are adjusting to a new beat. late licences for bars and a cost of living crisis make for challenging times. a lot of people are really, really struggling and we�*re not having an easy time of it either. i don�*t want to sort of say we are. the reality is that afterjuly �*21, when we could open after freedom day, we had a magnificent year in many respects. a lot of people were able to pay some of their covid debt down, but no sooner than they sort ofjust about got on their feet, then this happens. and if you�*re taking a fairly substantial hit off your top line, then you�*re often making no money. and that is the case with so many operators. more choice of venues and tighter budgets may mean that super clubs now only live on in nostalgic memories. but that desire to dance all night hasn�*t disappeared. and the music for now plays on.

it's it�*s all about getting people in and getting the tills ringing at bars like this one and what can be done, let�*s speak to the night time economy adviser for greater manchester. when you look at the state the industry is in now, people who go to nightclubs care about them closing but why should anybody else be bothered? tote closing but why should anybody else be bothered?— closing but why should anybody else be bothered? ~ ., , ., ,, ., be bothered? we need to break down this misconception _ be bothered? we need to break down this misconception that _ be bothered? we need to break down this misconception that it _ be bothered? we need to break down this misconception that it is _ be bothered? we need to break down this misconception that it isjust - be bothered? we need to break down this misconception that it isjust a - this misconception that it is just a dance floor. we are here today in this independent club in liverpool which is amazing, by the way, it�*s notjust which is amazing, by the way, it�*s not just the dance floor. you which is amazing, by the way, it�*s notjust the dance floor. you have got the staff, security, bath staff, the dj and freelances that were care, sound engineer, —— that were care, sound engineer, —— that were care, sound engineer, —— that were care, sound engineers, the technicians, the printer to print the posters. if you get when i club you might go to a pub first or stay ina you might go to a pub first or stay in a hotel. it�*s notjust the dance floor. we are part of the economy of the uk. it's floor. we are part of the economy of the uk. it�*s important that we make nightclubs more relevant.

the uk. it's important that we make nightclubs more relevant. businesses are facin: nightclubs more relevant. businesses are facing the — nightclubs more relevant. businesses are facing the same _ nightclubs more relevant. businesses are facing the same pressure - nightclubs more relevant. businesses are facing the same pressure that - are facing the same pressure that other businesses are, people have less money to spend, high energy bills, what could be done to support nightclubs and keep them open? the uk has to nightclubs and keep them open? tte: uk has to recognise that nightclubs are nightclubs are part of culture. it's are nightclubs are part of culture. it�*s a cultural offering. more people go to night clubs and theatres, museums and opera, and if you look at cities like berlin in germany, they have got a pot of1 billion euros and said they would protect nightclubs. furthermore, to make them more culturally relevant, they have made then exempt. that is good news for the uk. tt they have made then exempt. that is good news for the uk.— good news for the uk. if clubs were made of vat _ good news for the uk. if clubs were made of vat exempt, _ good news for the uk. if clubs were made of vat exempt, had - good news for the uk. if clubs were made of vat exempt, had a - good news for the uk. if clubs were made of vat exempt, had a tax - good news for the uk. if clubs were | made of vat exempt, had a tax cut, the government would say it needs that money to pay back things like the furlough scheme that helped these venues survive the pandemic. yes, the government did some main thing things like those bounce back loans and reducing vat. nightclubs

have the least support out of the whole of the sector, though. it is much better to have 10% of a thriving business than 20% of nothing which is a shut business, which is what we are seeing now. thank you very much. 0ne which is what we are seeing now. thank you very much. one of the things venues can do like this one is get the big names, the bookings in to draw in the club is dj g33, good to have you with us. you play around the uk, what patterns do you notice about how people are spending their money?— their money? particularly during this time at _ their money? particularly during this time at the _ their money? particularly during this time at the moment, - their money? particularly during this time at the moment, deep l their money? particularly during i this time at the moment, deep in their money? particularly during - this time at the moment, deep in the summer— this time at the moment, deep in the summer season, a lot of their money and input _ summer season, a lot of their money and input and — summer season, a lot of their money and input and effort are going to the festivals, but as an avid raver and club — the festivals, but as an avid raver and club enthusiasts i want to be able to— and club enthusiasts i want to be able to see that real push to support_ able to see that real push to support clubs and independent venues all year— support clubs and independent venues all year round, notjust support clubs and independent venues all year round, not just within the

summer— all year round, not just within the summer season. the summer season is particularly— summer season. the summer season is particularly aimed at the younger generation whereas i think clubbing culture _ generation whereas i think clubbing culture and festivals can transcend all generations. we culture and festivals can transcend all generations.— all generations. we must leave it there, all generations. we must leave it there. play _ all generations. we must leave it there. play is _ all generations. we must leave it there, play is out _ all generations. we must leave it there, play is out with _ all generations. we must leave it there, play is out with some - all generations. we must leave it i there, play is out with some music, we cannot have a dj and not finish with the music. count yourself lucky, charlie and naga, that it is g33 choosing the songs and not me. can the camera just go back on you for a moment? can the camera just go back on you fora moment? can you can the camera just go back on you for a moment? can you do one thing for a moment? can you do one thing for me, if you can hear me, just to say the words, beam me up scotty. beam me up scotty? i know what you have made me say, that is the ultimate trust, and my colleague, there. ., , ., ultimate trust, and my colleague, there. ., i. ultimate trust, and my colleague, there. ., there. could you say it properly? charlie, there. could you say it properly? charlie. stop _ there. could you say it properly? charlie, stop it! _

he doesn�*t actually know what i�*m talking about. he doesn't actually know what i'm talking about-— talking about. quite a few people have noticed _ talking about. quite a few people have noticed that _ talking about. quite a few people have noticed that he _ talking about. quite a few people have noticed that he looks - talking about. quite a few people have noticed that he looks lovely| talking about. quite a few people i have noticed that he looks lovely in his yellowjumper but it looks a little bit like captain kirk. there you go. he little bit like captain kirk. there ou to. . . little bit like captain kirk. there ou o, , little bit like captain kirk. there ou to. ., , , , , you go. he has been left mystified, sorry about — you go. he has been left mystified, sorry about that. _ you go. he has been left mystified, sorry about that. we _ you go. he has been left mystified, sorry about that. we will _ you go. he has been left mystified, sorry about that. we will be - you go. he has been left mystified, sorry about that. we will be talking | sorry about that. we will be talking to mike in a few minutes about the football. a specialjazz record has been created, to pay tribute to 12—year—old louis watkiss a talented saxophone player, who died after being injured at an indoor snow centre, in 2021. louis�* dad chris has collaborated with a group of young musicians to produce the single which will be released on the second anniversary of louis�* death next month. 0ur reporter dave guest has more. louis watkiss, a much loved son and a talented saxophonist. this was jazzlines summer school at the birmingham symphony hall. to allow children to go along and be mentored and taught

the art of improvisation. it was a very proud moment for me. when we first got his saxophone, put it around his neck and he just played a collection of notes without having any lessons or anything. they just sounded right. but sadly, four years after these images were recorded, louis�* life was cut tragically short. he went to a friend�*s tobogganing party at the tamworth snow dome on the 24th of september 2021. there was an incident and unfortunately he lost his life. the investigation is still ongoing. clearly the inquest hasn�*t happened yet, i know that�*s frustrating that these things have to be processed. but with his second anniversary approaching, you decided you wanted to remember him in a positive way? absolutely, yeah. nat and i thought what greater tribute can you have, him being a musician of sorts, to have a record made in his honour.

gabriel, louis and dougie are three of the young musicians who perform on that tribute disc. louis�*s teenage spirit. so we were all graduates of the jazzlines scheme, which is run by b music. and as louis was a part of that scheme, just starting out like we had done, we thought it was a great, great opportunity to kind of pay back to what we'd been given. chris watkiss was very clear about the sound he wanted for this musical tribute to his son. i wanted it to have like, three parts to it if you like. the first bit to be upbeat, quite funky, to represent louis�*s almost 13 years on the earth. and then i want a poignant saxophone solo to recognise his passing. # louis�* spirit, teenage spirit. and i wanted the final pass to pick up a bit of pace again

and have some lyrics. it was also clear he wanted it released on vinyl, so the discs are now in production at press on, a specialist vinyl record plant in middlesbrough. the b—side features a remix blending jazz with house. it�*s the work of dj echojuliet. # teenage spirit. i wanted to kind of put a bit of a different spin on it, make something that could be played in different contexts. so a bit more house influenced, a bit more electronic sounding, something that you might play in a dj set, maybe people might dance to, even. proceeds from the disc will go to music charities for young people. it�*ll be released next month. and for those who prefer more contemporary ways of listening, it�*ll also be available to stream and download. dave guest, bbc news. mike is with us on the sofa, what are we going to talk about? i can�*t imagine, naga is worried. iam building up pipes too much. tt�*s

imagine, naga is worried. i am building up pipes too much. it's not 'ust ou, building up pipes too much. it's not just you. you _ building up pipes too much. it's not just you. you get — building up pipes too much. it's not just you, you get the _ building up pipes too much. it's not just you, you get the point - building up pipes too much. it's not just you, you get the point when, i | just you, you get the point when, i am excited about sunday, but when you talk about it and there is all this speculation about sarina wiegman being so brilliant, she might go to the men�*s team. that wiegman being so brilliant, she might go to the men's team. that is 'ust -a er might go to the men's team. that is just paper talk. _ might go to the men's team. that is just paper talk, don't _ might go to the men's team. that is just paper talk, don't listen - might go to the men's team. that is just paper talk, don't listen to - just paper talk, don�*t listen to that. just paper talk, don't listen to that. ~ . . just paper talk, don't listen to that. ~ ., , ., , just paper talk, don't listen to that. ., , ., , , that. we are building our hopes up too much. she _ that. we are building our hopes up too much. she cannot— that. we are building our hopes up too much. she cannot do - that. we are building our hopes up too much. she cannot do anything| too much. she cannot do anything wron: , a too much. she cannot do anything wrong. a big _ too much. she cannot do anything wrong, a big decision _ too much. she cannot do anything wrong, a big decision to _ too much. she cannot do anything wrong, a big decision to make, i wrong, a big decision to make, though, that she stick with ella toone, the replacement to lauren james who was brilliant before she got suspended, but that is for her to decide. she�*s already regarded as one of the world�*s great sporting coaches, and her bosses at the fa will make sure she�*s staying with england, even if she�*s a woman in demand, even before the tournament has even finished. wiegman has been linked with the now vacant position in charge of the usa team after vlatko andonovski stepped down. in response england want to stress she�*s going nowhere, making sure the proverbial golden handcuffs are tighter than ever following their euro success last summer, and now the final of the world cup,

and the football association�*s chief what a night it was for the two big edinburgh clubs, hearts and hibs in europe last night both in europa conference league qualifying ties and both are through. for hearts, it was as dramatic as it could get — they overturned a 2—1 first leg defeat to beat the norwiegen side rosenborg 4—3 on aggregate. their winner coming in the 92nd minute, cammy devlin with his second of the game. they�*ll face greek side powke fc next for a place in the competition proper. and hibernian will face premier league�*s aston villa in the next round. it�*s after they beat the swiss side luzern 5—3 on aggregate. martin boyle�*s second half goal, restoring their two goal advantage. next to the row over england captain 0wen farrell, just weeks away from the start of the rugby union world cup with the big question whether or not he will be allowed to play in the opening games. it follows his sending off for a high tackle in the warm up match against wales last weekend.

this is the tackle felt around the rugby world. but on tuesday, an independent panel said the red card against 0wen farrell was incorrect and cleared him to continue playing. world rugby, the sport�*s governing body, says it will appeal that decision. with this in mind, he�*s not been selected this weekend. we thought this had been concluded on tuesday afternoon. and i�*m really disappointed and bemused that this is now going into our next test week as well. so it�*s frustrating. as ever, we will continue to respect the process and respect the decision. farrell�*s father andy, head coach of ireland, is unimpressed with how the case has been handled. what i probably would say at this moment in time, the circus that has gone in and around all this is absolutely disgusting in my opinion, disgusting. the dizzying consequences of repeated head traumas is causing the sport to stop and take note. world rugby insists player welfare is its number one priority. the former wales international

alex popham, who was diagnosed with early onset dementia, at the age of 40. that�*s not a good look for parents who are looking to send their kids to rugby practice and showing it�*s allowing things, tackles like that to go ahead the kids are going to be watching it and they think a pro rugby player like 0wen farrell can get away with it, that�*s what they�*re going to do. brain injury charity headway has told the bbc the handling of farrell�*s case is an embarrassment for the sport. an independent committee will meet next week to decide farrell�*s fate. the outcome is likely to have implications notjust on england but for the sport itself. ben croucher, bbc news. he has travelled with the england squad to face ireland in a warm up match but he will not be playing ahead of the nervous wait for the decision and the appeal hearing next week. let�*s get a look at the weather with

carol. we area we are a country of two halves today, northern half is dry with variable cloud and sunshine as you can see from this western —— weather watchers picture, at the southern half is murky and foggy. and we have a weather front fishing north—east, and then another one which is going to produce heavy rain. we have showers at the moment, some of them are heavy and we could see some large rainfall totals in a couple of hours, a lot of cloud across most of the country put some bright spells across the west of scotland currently. this weather front will continue to push north and east and we can, it will be windier and —— it will weaken, it will be windier around the coast of wales. heavy rain and strengthening winds around the isles of scilly and west cornwall. away from this, it should

brighten up, in east anglia, and cooler along the north sea coastline with an onshore breeze. generally speaking muggy in the south and fresher in the north. this evening and overnight, the band of rain continues to push north and east. we could see locally 60 millimetres, well in excess of two inches of rain coming from this, so there is a risk of localised flooding, water and spray on the roads and we are also likely to see some large hail, two centimetres in diameter potentially across parts of eastern england and east anglia. you can see how the kernel of rain comes back into wales and northern ireland. it will be windy in areas adjacent to the irish sea. we might have a tropical night in parts of the south, temperatures don�*t fall lower than 20 degrees, that will not be everywhere. it will be a muggy start to the day with the

rain continuing to traverse north. it will be windy in the north of scotland, the rain comes back into northern ireland and western scotland. western areas could catch some showers but central and eastern areas will stay dry with some sunshine. tomorrow is going to feel much fresher than today despite the fact that temperatures are not too dissimilar, 16 to 25 north to south. as we head into sunday, again, central and eastern areas hanging on to the driest conditions. low pressure is anchored out towards the north—west. that will bring in all the showers into western areas. temperatures on sunday ranging from 16 in the north to about 24 or 25 as we push further south. you 16 in the north to about 24 or 25 as we push further south.— we push further south. you know i said i we push further south. you know i said i didn't _ we push further south. you know i said i didn't care _ we push further south. you know i said i didn't care about _ we push further south. you know i said i didn't care about the - we push further south. you know i | said i didn't care about the weather said i didn�*t care about the weather on sunday, i modified myself, someone has a message saying, we care about the weather because we are having a world cap barbecue, so

they are outside.— they are outside. have a lovely weekend- _ they are outside. have a lovely weekend. thank _ they are outside. have a lovely weekend. thank you, - they are outside. have a lovely weekend. thank you, you - they are outside. have a lovely weekend. thank you, you too. | coastal erosion is becoming a big problem on many of england�*s coastlines with landslides and cliff collapses becoming more and more common. in dorset, the beautiful beach of west bay, famous for its depiction in the tv series broadchurch, is no stranger to the problem. frances read has this report. a narrow escape as an entire side of the dorset coast caves in. this is west bay and a couple of miles away the same thing has happened. it�*s dramatic. and if you�*re below, dangerous. 0n the ground, there are clues of what was once here as the remnants of the collapse are washed away. this tiny community near sea town beach gets busy in the summer. it�*s a beauty spot for tourists and locals alike. and last month�*s landslide means people are being advised to be

careful and not get too close to the cliffs. we never, ever sit right underneath this black stuff because it�*s so unpredictable. i think you just have to look at the area to realise it could happen. there are warning signs but dorset council says they often get washed or blown away and not everyone gets the message. henrietta is visiting from the netherlands. this is what you saw on facebook. with the coast, the cliff. you�*re not worried the cliff could fall on you? i�*m not afraid of death. it�*s also a fossil hunter�*s delight. a few belemnites in there, and there might be some ammonites. the marshall family from gloucester are here for their summer holidays, but they�*re keeping their kids away from the cliffs, seeing bits dropping off all the time. did you see that landslide as you were, a few minutes ago? yeah, part of it, yeah. i thought it was going to be, like,

fenced off so you couldn�*t go past it, but i guess there isn�*t anything like that. and that�*s partly because the coast is constantly changing. but this kind of landslide, while large, is neither unique nor unexpected. and it�*s not the only place it�*s happening either. hemsby in norfolk has lost metres of coastline this year with homes having to be demolished. the british geological survey says extreme weather means we could see more of this and it�*s working on plans to mitigate the risks for people. here in dorset, the cracks started appearing months ago. these pictures were taken back in january and experts say the risk doesn�*t disappear even after a big landslide. even this low cliff of loose material could collapse onto somebody and cause problems. sam is a geologist specialising in this part of the uk�*s coast. in a sense, the dorset coast is always falling apart because that�*s how coastlines form, right? so the marine erosion from the sea,

the storms and the rain are constantly washing stuff away. if we look at the trends, the things that cause landslides like this are rain, storms and also dry periods that dry out the rocks as well. the advice here is stay away from cliff tops and don�*t linger at the bottom too long. scientists say our coasts are in fact a wilderness and one that can be difficult to predict. frances read, bbc news, dorset. fantastic but frightening pictures. you�*re watching bbc breakfast. it's 8:59.

good morning. welcome to the nation�*s phone in. is it time to withdraw cash? uk banks are being forced to provide free cash machines within three miles of people�*s homes. there�*ll also be fines for those who fail to offer basic deposit and withdrawal services. the future is cashless, no doubt

about it. we are heading there, so maybe we need to put the foot down, accelerate and get there as soon as possible. people don�*t want us to do that, come on, get with the project. it is inevitable, finding a cash machine these days, it is like the holy grail. when you do find it, it is broken. rural areas, holy grail. when you do find it, it is broken. ruralareas, deposits, the elderly, those with disabilities and those uncomfortable in the digital world. those terrified about scammers and fraudsters. high street banks, branches closing over time as well. small retailers, shops, trade people, all people, let�*s hearfrom you. check in with us. is it time to withdraw cash?