and his link to godolphin cross. es its name with the world —famous godolphin stables in newmarket which he founded. he's rubbed shoulders with the establishment and the powerful. residents sent him a letter, more in hope than expectation, and were amazed when he offered help. i think it's a wonderful gesture. it's not the only giving that they do. they give to other projects around the world and in the uk, but it was fantastic because, as i say, we were staring down the barrel. we were in trouble, we were going to lose our last space and it was a wonderful gesture. so the sheikh who has a passion for horses has become the village's unlikely knight in shining armour. no one will say how much he's given, but it is thought to be around £60,000. and godolphin residents say any time he wants to take a break from his lavish lifestyle, there's a warm welcome awaiting him. if ever he comes down this way, there's a pasty with his name on it, let's just say that. lisa hampele, bbc news. here is the weather. today, the wettest

and his link to godolphin cross. he founded. he's rubbed shoulders with the establishment and the powerful. residents sent him a letter, more in hope than expectation, and were amazed when he offered help. i think it's a wonderful gesture. it's not the only giving that they do. they give to other projects around the world and in the uk, but it was fantastic because as i say we were staring down the barrel. we were in trouble, we were going to lose our last space and it was a wonderful gesture. so the sheik, who has a passion for horses, has become the village's unlikely knight in shining armour. no one will say how much he's given but it is thought to be around £60,000. and godolphin residents say any time he wants to take a break, from his champagne lifestyle, there's a warm welcome awaiting him. if ever he comes down this way, there's a pasty with his name on it, let's just say that. lisa hampele, bbc news. time for a look at the weather. here's jay wynne. it's been really wet across scotland so far today. here's a

and we'll hear how the residents of godolphin cross in cornwall contacted sheikh mohammed bin rashidr help renovating their local church. that is all ahead on bbc news. now it is time for sports day. hello and welcome to sportsday — i'mjohn watson. coming up tonight... murray's worries mount, as injury forces him out of an exhibition match, with the start of wimbledon just days away. konta beats a grand slam champion to underline her own grand slam credentials. and warren gatland rings the changes, ahead of the must win second test with new zealand. hello and welcome. doubts remain over the form and fitness of the world number one, andy murray, with the start of wimbledonjust andy murray, with the start of wimbledon just days away, as injury forced him to pull out from an exhibition match tomorrow. murray had already pulled out of facing frenchman lucas pouille on tuesday at the hurlingham club in west london, but was due to play a second match there tomorrow. and after his first—round exit at queens it leaves murray drastically short of match time on grass heading into the third maj