relief for the family, but even in this quiet city, the threat of acid attacks lingers. 0livia crellinrruption unit at the metropolitan police are being investigated over claims they covered up or failed to properly pursue allegations of wrongdoing by other officers. the independent 0ffice for police conduct, which is carrying out the investigation, says a number of other officers are also being assessed. tom symmonds gave us the detail from scotland yard. this is about the directorate of professional standards, the bit of the met which investigates when its own police officers either break the law or break the force's rules. now, the police watchdog, the iopc, says that individual officers within that directorate may be guilty of serious corruption or malpractice. this is about the allegation that those officers may have interfered with or prevented investigations into met officers. and so far, three middle—ranking officers within the directorate have been told that they face investigation, and the iopc is looking at the cases of another dozen or so. it is a highly controversial annou

olivia crellin, bbc news.unit at the metropolitan police are being investigated over claims they covered up or failed to properly pursue allegations of wrong—doing by other officers. the independent office for police conduct, which is carrying out the investigation, says a number of other officers are also being assessed. our home affairs correspondent, tom symmonds, gave us the detail from scotland yard. this isabel directorate of professional standards, the bit of the met that investigates when it's own police officers either break the law or break the force's rules stopping now the police watchdog, the i/o pc, says individual officers within that directorate may be guilty of serious corruption or malpractice. this is about the allegation that those officers may have interfered with or prevented investigations into met officers, and so far, three middle ranking officers within the directorate have been told that they face investigation and the i/o pc is looking at the cases of another dozen or so. it's a hig

in a monastery for nine days — a tradition for males in thailand who experience adversity. 0livia crellinootball team and their coach, whose perilous ordeal made headlines around the world. the short visit will see 11 of the players taken through the process of becoming novice buddhist monks. shaving their heads is a part of that, as well as a symbol of bereavement. a former navy diver died during the complex operation. the boys will then meditate, pray and clean the temple for nine days, a thai lucky number. lucky now, perhaps. these coming days will be very different to the nine the children and their coach spent in darkness, trapped in the flooded cave until two british divers found them. it would take a further nine days to complete the risky international rescue operation that captivated the rest of the world. this visit is the latest in a series of spiritual rights and activities that the boys have taken part in. last week the wild boys team visited a temple to be blessed. —— last week the wild boars team. a ceremony was conducted at the mouth of the cave to spiritually cleanse it.

wolverhampton has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm. 0livia crellin given a press conference outside the home bargains stall where this incident happened and if we ta ke where this incident happened and if we take a listen, we can hear what they told us. i'm really pleased to say little boy has been discharged. he is back with his parents and at the moment we are uncertain as to what the extent of those injuries will be and what the long—term implications are but it is pleasing he has been released from hospital. at the moment the injuries he sustained in relation to his face and arms. you can't say whether they will be life altering? it is too soon will be life altering? it is too soon to say. we hope as a consequence of the care he had and the response of emergency services, that will not be the case but it is to early to say. it is quite a peaceful city, it has been known according to statistics it is the fifth safest city in the uk, indeed worcester city council mark bayliss made a statement highlighting that fa ct. made a statement highlighting t

olivia crellin reports.l english city, it was the scene of a acid attack on the child in a busy retail park. it left residents shaken. it was this just disgraceful. the police have released these images, but 2a hours later they do not know the motive for the attack of the exact substance use. it was dangerous enough to hospitalize the young boy who was being treated for serious burns on his arms and face. really for the family but even this quiet city, the threat of acid attacks lingers. three members of the anti—corruption unit at the metropolitan police are being investigated over claims they covered up or failed to properly pursue allegations of wrong—doing by other officers. the independent office for police conduct, which is carrying out the investigation, says a number of other officers are also being assessed. our home affairs correspondent tom symmonds gave us the detail from scotland yard. this is the department, the directorate of professional standards at the metropolitan police, that itself inves

live in a monastery for 9 days — a tradition for males in thailand who experience adversity. 0livia crellincoach, whose perilous ordeal made headlines around the world. the short visit will see 11 of the players taken through the process of becoming novice buddhist monks. shaving their heads is a part of that, as well as a symbol of bereavement. a former navy diver died during the complex operation. the boys will then meditate, pray and clean the temple for nine days, a thai lucky number. lucky now, perhaps. these coming days will be very different to the nine the children and their coach spent in darkness, trapped in the flooded cave until two british divers found them. it would take a further nine days to complete the risky international rescue operation that captivated the rest of the world. this visit is the latest in a series of spiritual rites and activities that the boys have taken part in. last week the wild boars team visited a temple to be blessed. a ceremony was also conducted at the mouth of the cave to spiritually cleanse it. the good news of the group's rescue reverberated aro

olivia crellin reports. it is now officially the hottest day of the year and you can feel it.y the hottest day of the year and you can feel itm does feel warm, it's nice with the breeze though. all the train stations are really bad. you have got to make the most of it though, haven't you? go for it. people are enjoying the hot weather in parks like this across the country and there is not set to be any letup with temperatures increasing tomorrow. forecasters have predicted a brief respite with thundery showers on the way. the hot weather has not been a help to those going off on holiday via the eurotunnel. passengers now wait several hours with queues of cars and backing up at the folkestone terminal. those still at work during the heatwave are finding it tough. even getting to work for many right now is unpleasant. temperatures on the underground have hit a0 degrees on some lines, leaving many feeling faint, sweaty and a bit bad—tempered. you arrive at work feeling pretty awful. you are perspiring the entire journey. i mean, it is really, really u nco mforta ble. it's also ve

temperatures reached a0 degrees in centraljapan earlier this week, the highest for five years. 0livia crellin. earlier this month, western japan looked like this. after being buffeted by severe storms and waves of up to nine metres. now, the waves look somewhat more inviting as temperatures have rocketed to over a0 celsius in some parts. a five—year nationwide high. translation: it's hot all overjapan. it was 39 celsius yesterday, and the day before. when i was a kid the hottest day was about 33 degrees. the recent climate is surely abnormal. it's a dangerous high. and it's already killed about 30 people. and with thousands hospitalized for heat related conditions, authorities are urging people to stay hydrated. translation: my job is demanding so i majored to drink lots water. that advice is even more challenging for the volunteers taking part in flood recovery afterwards. the rain that pounded japan led to flooding and landslides. over 200 people died and more than 2500 people who evacuated are still not ready to return. the heat is weighing on their minds as they continued the clean—up eff

olivia crellin reports. earlier this month, western japan looked like this.es. now, the waves look somewhat more inviting as temperatures have rocketed to over a0 celsius in some parts. a five—year nationwide high. translation: it's hot all overjapan. it was 39 celsius yesterday, and the day before. when i was a kid the hottest day was about 33 degrees. the recent climate is surely abnormal. it's a dangerous high. and it's already killed about 30 people. and with thousands were hospitalized for heat related conditions, authorities are urging people to stay hydrated. translation: my job is demanding so i majored to drink lots water. thatjob is even more challenging for the volunteers taking part in flood recovery afterwards. they rain that out of perjapan led to flooding and landslides. over 200 people died and more than 2500 people who evacuated are still not ready to return. the heat is weighing on their minds as they continued the clean—up effort. translation: i will take care not to get sick from the heat because that would only cause trouble for other peo

in the city of kyoto temperatures have exceeded 38 degrees for seven consecutive days. 0livia crellinpan looked like this, after being buffeted by severe storms and waves of up to nine metres. now, the waves look somewhat more inviting as temperatures have rocketed to over a0 celsius in some parts. a five—year nationwide high. translation: it's hot all overjapan. it was 39 celsius yesterday, and the day before. when i was a kid the hottest day was about 33 degrees. the recent climate is surely abnormal. it's a dangerous high. the heat wave has already killed about 30 people. and with thousands more hospitalized for heat—related conditions, authorities are urging people to stay hydrated. translation: my job is physically demanding so i make sure i drink lots water. that advice is even more challenging for the hundreds of volunteers taking part in flood recovery efforts. the rain that pounded japan led to flooding and landslides. over 200 people died and more than a500 people who were evacuated are still not able to return. the heat is weighing on volunteers' minds as they continue the

our correspondent olivia crellin is following the story for us. . ..ress conference outside the home bargain store where this incident happened and if we take a listen, we can hear what they told us. i'm really pleased to say the little boy's been discharged now. he says he's back with his parents and at the moment, we are uncertain as to what the extent those injuries will be and what the long—term implications are, but it's really pleasing that he's been released from the hospital now. in the face and arms still, wasn't it? at the moment, the injuries he sustained are in relation to his face and his arms, yes. and you can't say whether they will be life altering, can you? at the moment, it is too soon to say, we really hope that as a consequence of the care he had and the response services, but it is too soon to say at the moment. and we don't know olivia what precisely what the substance that was thrown at him is, we should point out that obviously, there's been horrified reaction to this. absolutely, worcester, a city in the middle of this kind of

let's talk to our reporter, olivia crellin, who has been following this story and has the latest.date. bring us up—to—date? police giving an update. bring us up-to-date? that's right. west mercia police have given a press conference outside the store where this incident happened. we can hear what they told us. the little boy has been discharged. he is back with his parents. at the moment we are uncertain as to what the extent of the injuries are. we are pleased he is released from hospital. at the moment the injuries he sustained a written relation to his face and arms. you can't say if they will be life altering? is too soon they will be life altering? is too soon to say. we hope as a consequence of the kerry has had that won't be the case. it is too soon that won't be the case. it is too soon to say the moment. we don't know precisely what that substance thrown at him is. obviously there has been horrified reaction? absolutely. worcester city is quite quiet. a peaceful city. it has been known as the fifth safest city in the uk. indeed worcester city in the uk. indeed worcester c

wolverhampton has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm. 0livia crellintial english city. yesterday, was to was the scene of a suspected acid attack on a three—year—old child at a busy retail park. it left residents shaken. it's just retail park. it left residents shaken. it'sjust really disgraceful if anything like that happens, especially if it's happening to children. police have released these images, but more than 2a and was later, they still don't know the motive for the attack or the exact substance used. the attack was dangerous enough to hospital is beyond boy, who is being treated but so beyond boy, who is being treated but so much for serious burns to his arm and face. at the moment, we are uncertain as to what the long—term implications are, but it is pleasing he has been released from hospital 110w. he has been released from hospital now. relief for the family. but even in this quiet city, the threat of acid attacks lingers. three members of the anti—corruption unit at the metropolitan police are being investigated over claims they covered up

high temperatures can mean an increased risk of cardiac, kidney and respiratory diseases. 0livia crelling a heatwave is no fun. getting to work for many right now is even more unpleasant. temperatures on the underground have hit 40 temperatures on the underground have hit a0 degrees on some lines leaving many feeling faint, sweaty and a bit bad tempered fours you arrive at work feeling pretty awful. you are perspiring the entire journey, it is really u nco mforta ble perspiring the entire journey, it is really uncomfortable and also very crowded. i live on the central line and it is really hot, unbearable, i avoided at all costs. if this is normal, we have a look at organising the tubes because they don't function in this climate and it is bad for you. services on the front line providing vital services are really feeling the heat with nurses in some hospitals reporting challenging conditions on wards and temperatures above 30 degrees. we had an example of a nurse who had to be hospitalised after doing long shifts in a really hot accident and emergency environment so shifts in a really h

let's talk to our reporter, olivia crellin, who has been following this story.te on the condition of the little boy, or any update on what was used to attack him? police are not aware of what substance was used and they don't have a motive. a spokesman from the west midlands ambulance service has said in the last few moments that they sent a hazardous area response tea m they sent a hazardous area response team for specialist advice, but they have no update on the boy's condition. he was taken to hospital. he is being treated for serious burns to his arm and his face. that is what we know so far. a lot of reaction to an horrific attack on this very small child? yeah. worcester is in the midlands. it is considered to be an incredibly safe city. mark bayliss, the worcester city council leader, has given a statement. he says, "we are aquatint —— quintessential small english city... worcester is the fifth safest city in the uk. robin walker, the mp for worcester took to twitter to describe the incident as horrific. he tweeted. .. describe the incident as horrific. h

let's talk to our reporter olivia crellin, who has been following this story.hat happened? what happened happened really in a rather shocking manner in it was to 15 pm on saturday in a busy retail park in the centre of worcester —— to 15 pm. it isa the centre of worcester —— to 15 pm. it is a busy location. and what we know right now, the young boy is being treated for serious burns to his arm and face, other than that we do not have much more information. at what stage is the police investigation? we were talking about an arrest and photographs. police haveissued an arrest and photographs. police have issued two photographs, stills from cctv, on social media on twitter, and said they would like to get hold of these three men to chat to them because they think they may have information about the incident. they said also in a statement that the motive for this attack, which they are treating as deliberate and a suspected acid attack, is not clear and the substance is not clear, so it is a suspected acid attack but they do not have more detail about the substance

let's speak now to 0livia crellin, who is at the entrance to the eurotunnel in folkestone. have had some really her in this long waits, bring us up—to—date with the people are saying now. that's right, wait times at the moment set at about three hours. that's half an hour pre—check—in, and to .5 hours in the terminals. it's not bad —— not bad as yesterday, when wait times reached over six hours, but there are still experience and problems. as you are saying, they cancelled around 400 day tickets to try and bring some relief to the situation. but there are still many they're baking into use in their hot cars with their supplies and waters and snacks, because there are no water points while they wait to get on to the train. it's grim for a lot of people, and also for people who wa nted people, and also for people who wanted to travel across many parts of the uk today. huge disruption. that's right, while down here in kent, we have problems with hot weather. up in the north and on eastern trail links, they're having issues with lightning strikes all stop northern services, all

olivia crellin, bbc news.ose caves in thailand. so they are in there at the moment talking to the brain minister and the thai ambassador. and we will have a photograph taken in front of downing street. that is scheduled for right now. that is why we're showing you that picture. as soon as they leave that picture. as soon as they leave that door we will take you back to downing street for a picture of a remarkable group of men. they say they are not heroes, but those young boysin they are not heroes, but those young boys in thailand probably disagree. in the meantime let's look at the weather. forgive me if i pull away from that but we're talking about this heatwave. but it is the dryness also that is a huge issue here. there are weather fronts to show you here and we will get to that in a moment when we talk about much—needed rain coming into some parts of the uk and the parched earth in the forecast. but of course it is not just earth in the forecast. but of course it is notjust hot here, it is hot elsewhere

here's olivia crellin. dazed, but alive.cue. walls of water broke through this remote area of laos yesterday, entirely submerging at least seven villages. the south korean firm that built the dam says heavy rains from this season's monsoons caused the collapse. the company reported small fractures in the structure on sunday and they tried to fix it, and began ordering an evacuation. now that same company is cooperating with the laos and south korean governments to help rescue villages near the site. today, south korean president moon offered their assistance in the emergency response efforts. translation: president moon issued the order to provide aid without hesitation. as our companies are participating in the construction of the dam. we are looking into because of dam accident. laos, one of asia's poorest countries, had embarked on an ambitious dam building scheme to become the battery of asia, but environmental groups have warned repeatedly that those plans could have human and environmental costs. and they did. singapor

let's get more information from olivia crellin who's in folkestone.ith some problems that we saw yesterday with huge queues. it is having some effect but there are still some cues, aren't there? there are indeed. and later start by saying it is absolutely scorching here. i can't imagine how hot it must feel being stuck in a car in a queue. those queues are still in place. there is a 30 minute wait time pre—check—in and then two hours in the terminal. the dues have reduced and that is partly due to them cancelling those number of day tickets. also there is an additional number of overnight trains to try and reduce the delay.|j number of overnight trains to try and reduce the delay. i mentioned the cancellation of some tickets for day trips and other tickets. but people have been turning up. not eve ryo ne people have been turning up. not everyone got the news in time. some people have been turning up to find they could not travel which must have been immensely frustrating. that is correct. many people have not heard that they won't be allowed to travel

verne, clinical lead for public health england joined me in the studio, but first i spoke to alison crellint thought it was a natural thing that ladies go through.” i just thought it was a natural thing that ladies go through. i had not had of bladder cancer. at what point did you think, i'd better go to my gp and ask about this? point did you think, i'd better go to my gp and ask about this7m point did you think, i'd better go to my gp and ask about this? it was actually almost six months down the line and my husband by this time i been saying to me, you really need to go and get this scene too, because it isn't just to go and get this scene too, because it isn'tjust going to go away by itself. and it was actually with him for making me go that i went and saw about it. and did you have on the back of your mind at that point that this could be a symptom of cancer? i that point i did, but didn't think it would be related to the bladder, ijust thought it would have been something related gynaecologist leave. comeback tuna moment, but professor julia verne listened to alison's story, how commo

olivia crellin reports. dazed but alive, survivors weighed toward safety.outh korean firm that built the dam says heavy rains from this season's monsoon caused the collapse. the company reported small fractures in the structure on sunday. they tried to fix it and began ordering an investigation. now that same company is cooperating with the laos and south korean governments to help rescue villages near the site. today south korean president moon offered their assistant in the emergency efforts. translation: president moon issued the order to provide aid without hesitation, as they are looking into the causes of the dam accident. laos, one of asia's poorest countries, had embarked on it ambitious dam building scheme to become the battery of asia but environmental groups had warned repeatedly those plans could have human and environmental costs. and they did. singapore and thailand have also offered to help but the damage caused by water to roads and bridges will make the operation difficult for all who attempted. dozens of people have been killed in a suicid

high temperatures can mean an increased risk of cardiac, kidney and respiratory diseases. 0livia crellincosts. you constantly go on the back foot, turning up to a meeting hot and sticky and trying to cool down before you run into the meeting, it isjust unbelievable. cool down before you run into the meeting, it isjust unbelievablem is those on the front line providing vital services that are really feeling the heat. nurses in some hospitals have reported challenging conditions on wards of temperatures above a0 degrees. conditions on wards of temperatures above 40 degrees. we had an example ofa above 40 degrees. we had an example of a nurse who had to be hospitalised after doing long shifts ina hospitalised after doing long shifts in a really hot accident and emergency environment. so serious concern. they themselves, nurses them becoming the patients. experts seem them becoming the patients. experts seem to think hot weather like this is here to stay and they are petitioning politicians for ways to help the nation cope with the predicted higher summer temperatures. but what can the most