heather watson walks on as ourj heather watson walks on as our number one playerfor the heather watsony tomorrow at 11:30pm -- 11:30 match of the day tomorrow at 11:30pm —— 11:30 a:m., and she knows tactically what she needs to execute tomorrow, she is playing well, she is looking sharp, and i would be delighted if we could get the job done. but equally we can't afford to be complacent because the mexicans are fired up for this tie, and i am sure they will be coming up as with everything they've got tomorrow. indeed so. and when we look at that tie in its greater scope, how much pressure is there in great britain to make the billiejean cup —— billiejean king cup finals because it's approaches —— prestigious tournaments, isn't it? it's approaches -- prestigious tournaments, isn't it?- tournaments, isn't it? yes, absolutely- _ tournaments, isn't it? yes, absolutely. the _ tournaments, isn't it? yes, absolutely. the world - tournaments, isn't it? yes, absolutely. the world cup | tournaments, isn't it? yes, | absolutely. the world cup of tournaments, isn't it? yes, - absolutely. the world

though heather watson lost earlier, katie boulter knew that if she beat giuliana 0lmos they'd be throughin straight sets 6—3 6—1 and giving britain an unassailable 3—1 lead in the best of 5 series. that means they're into a qualifier next year, which if they win will take them to the finals. the world snooker championship is underway in sheffield — with fans allowed into the crucible theatre as part of the government's pilot scheme. the defending champion ronnie 0'sullivan is playing the qualifier markjoyce in the first round. the rocket is going for a seventh title this year which would see him equal stephen hendry�*s record. he is currently leading 7—4, with the first to ten making it through. you can watch it live now on the red button or via the bbc sport website and app. hello there, good evening. there were some warm spring sunshine for many of us today. highest temperatures were around merseyside. we have seen some cloud coming in from the north sea across eastern parts of england, but it is quite thin, high cloud. most of it is sitting in the atlantic, and this will work its way

there's nojohanna konta though, so heather watson leads the team.ich competes in a new—look 12 team final in april next year. we now know the draw for the first round of this year's world snooker championship — and ronnie o'sullivan begins his quest for a record—equalling seventh world title against debutant markjoyce, who's ranked a6th in the world. elsewhere, uk championship winner neil robertson starts against liang wenbo, while the world number one judd trump will face liam highfield. molly renshaw looks set for a place at tokyo 2020 after winning gold and setting a new british record in the 200 metre breaststroke, at the olympic trials in london. renshaw finished in two minutes and 20.89 seconds to knock just over a second off the previous record. second—placed abbie wood is likely tojoin her injapan. scotland will be without captain rachel malcolm for their six nations match against italy this weekend. evie gallagher comes in to take her place, for her first start. that's one of four changes by the scots. the winners on sunday will go on to me

in the last half hour heather watson beat giuliana olmos. 7—5, 6—1 at the national tennis centre in londonie boulter, who's had injury problems for a couple of years, easing past marcela zacarias in straight sets — winning 7—5 6—0. i have been playing some really good tennis and practice. you know, i felt like when i set up to my survey to bring that out on the court. i was pretty happy with the second set for sure. i did a good job closing to match up. any maps that you play for great britain is a huge honour. you know, i respect everything at time i get to step out on the court. i don't take it for granted. i had the opportunity to do it today and i left it on the line. i got thejob done, and i think that's all that matters. some sad news to bring you — the legendary former wales and british and irish lions captain and coachjohn dawes has died at the age of 80. dawes won 22 caps for wales, captaining them 6 times and leading them to the grand slam in 1971. he also captained the lions on the 1971 winning tour of new zealand. as coach of wales, dawes won four five nations titles and four t

heather watson, katie swan, katie boulter and jodie burrage complete the line—up.abuse. it's afterjuan cala — the cadiz defender — was accused of racially insulting mouktar diakhaby, something he denied today. we've actually heard from both players today. and we can hear from ben croucher now, who's been following events. ben, just give us a back rent to what exactly we saw on full on sunday. what exactly we saw on full on sunda . , ., , . ., sunday. very unsavoury incident on sunday. very unsavoury incident on sunday and — sunday. very unsavoury incident on sunday and that _ sunday. very unsavoury incident on sunday and that la _ sunday. very unsavoury incident on sunday and that la liga _ sunday. very unsavoury incident on sunday and that la liga match, - sunday. very unsavoury incident on sunday and that la liga match, as. sunday and that la liga match, as you say, between cadiz and valencia. it happened in the 30th minute. we did not quite see or hear what happened on the tv pictures, but what we did seize the aftermath, very angry reaction from diakhaby and th

there's nojohanna konta, so heather watson leads the team.rough to a one—off qualifier, the winner of which competes in a new—look12—team final in april next year. merseyside police have launched an investigation after a window on real madrid's team bus was smashed as it made its way to anfield before last night's champions lague quarter final against liverpool. hundreds of supporters lined anfield road, with a small minority throwing objects. the club have called the incident "unacceptable and the shameful behaviour" of "a few individuals". as for the game, it finished goalless, meaning liverpool are out of europe having failed to overturn their 3—1 first leg defecit. tonight the focus is on the europa league. arsenal have work to do if they're to reach the semi finals. they're in the czech republic for their second leg against slavia prague, which is delicately poised at 1—1. manchester united, meanwhile, host granada at old trafford. united have a 2—0 advantage heading into the second leg — making them big favourites to reach the final fou

in the last half hour heather watson beat giuliana 0lmos. 7—5, 6—1 at the national tennis centre in london straight sets — winning 7—5 6—0. this is the best—of—5 this time tomorrow. i have been playing some really good tennis and practice. you know, i felt like when i set up to my survey to bring that out on the court. i was pretty happy with the second set for sure. was pretty happy with the second set forsure. i did was pretty happy with the second set for sure. i did a good job closing to match up. any maps that you play for great britain is a huge honour. you know, i respect everything at time i get to step out on the court. i don't take it for granted. i had the opportunity to do it today and i left it on the line. i got the job done, and by —— i think that's all that matters. england all—rounder ben stokes is going to be out for up to 12 weeks after an x—ray and scan showed he needs surgery on a fractured finger. it means stokes will miss the test series against new zealand, and is also a doubt for england's white ball games against sri lanka and pakistan later injune. stokes was inj

in the last half hour heather watson beat giuliana 0lmos. 7—5, 6—1 at the national tennis centre in london bring that out on the court. i was pretty happy with the second set for sure. i did a good job closing the match up. playing for great britain is a huge honour. you know, i respect everything at time i get to step out on the court. i don't take it for granted. i had the opportunity to do it today and i left it on the line. i got thejob done, and i think that's all that matters. some sad news to bring you — the legendary former wales and british and irish lions captain and coachjohn dawes has died at the age of 80. dawes won 22 caps for wales, captaining them 6 times and leading them to the grand slam in 1971. he also captained the lions on the 1971 winning tour of new zealand. as coach of wales, dawes won four five nations titles and four triple crowns and was coach of the 1977 lions in new zealand. england all—rounder ben stokes is set to be out for up to 12 weeks after an x—ray and scan showed he needs surgery on a fractured finger. it means stokes will miss the test series against

nojohanna konta so heather watson leads the team. victory will put them through 281 of qualifier. after winning gold and setting a new british record in the 200 metre breaststroke at the olympic trials in london. when chuck finished in two minutes and 20.89 seconds to knock just over a two minutes and 20.89 seconds to knockjust over a second of the previous record. second placed wood is likely to join her previous record. second placed wood is likely tojoin her injapan. eevvee gallagher comes into take her place for first start. one of for changes by the scots the winners on sunday will go on to meet either france or island and the third—place playoffs. and that is all your support for now. have a very good night. i mainly imainly dry i mainly dry day ahead with some spells of sunshine once any early fog has cleared. high pressure still just about in charge but this frontal system will be trying to change things with more cloud and some rain eventually into the far northwest. most of us having a cold, frosty but bright start fund patches most likely across eastern and southern cou

heather watson is playing gb's second match at the moment at the national tennis centre in london. surgery set for monday. england under—21 manager aidy boothroyd is stepping down after four years in the role, just two weeks after the side finished bottom of their group at the european championship. england were one of the favourites for the tournament with a host of big name players to pick from, but went out following defeats to portugal and switzerland. our reporter alex howell has been telling us about who might be in the frame to take over. nothing is concrete but fans on social media have been speaking about people like frank lampard and eddie howe who have records of bringing through young players and have exciting football but it comes down to how the fa see the role. the best way to explain it is that boothroyd said you don't get the reserve team manager knocking on the first team manager's door asking for a player so why should it be the reserve? —— reverse? one match in the premier league tonight as asjose mourinho takes his spurs side to everton. just a point seperates t

there's nojohanna konta, so heather watson leads the team. the europa league, and manchester united have a 2—0 advantage heading into their second leg against grenada, meaning they're big favourites to reach the semifinals, where ajax or roma await. but arsenal have work to do if they're to reach the final four. they're in the czech republic for their second leg against slavia prague, which is delicately poised at 1—1. arsenal manager mikel arteta knows his side face a tough test. we've been really impressed with their form and what that team transmit, their real attitude they show on every single game, that is what they are here, because they knock some big teams along the way and fully deserved to be where they are and they showed in the first leg against us that they never give up. we now know the draw for the first round of this year's world snooker championship, as ronnie 0'sullivan begins his quest to win a record—equalling seventh world title. he'll begin the defence of the trophy against debutant markjoyce, who's ranked 46th in the wo

there's nojohanna konta, so heather watson will lead the team at the newly revamped fed cup. the latest measures were a response to russian cyber attacks and attempts to interfere in elections but said he could have gone further. mr biden said he wanted to meet president putin, because personal communication was essential to move forward. i was clear with president putin that we could have gone further. but i chose not to do so, i chose to be proportionate. the united states is not looking to kick off a cycle of escalation and conflict with russia. we want a stable, predictable relationship. if russia continues to interfere with our democracy, i'm prepared to take further actions to respond. joining us now is our diplomatic correspondent james landale. morning to you, james. i'm not sure that russia would quite see this as stick and carrot, but alongside these sanctions, president biden is offering the prospect of talks with vladimir putin, how do you think russia is likely to respond to that? well, russia has already said it will retaliate with some form of sanctions, they h

there's nojohanna konta so heather watson leads the team.ld a 2—0 advantage heading into the second leg of the europa league quarter final with grenada, with either ajax or roma waiting in the semi finals. arsenal have work to do if they're to reach the last four. they're in the czech republic for their second leg against slavia prague, which is delicately poised at 1—1. defeat for arsenal — and their inconsistency in the premier league — could mean no european football next season for the first time in 25 years. arsenal keeper bernd leno says that's unthinkable. when you think about the future without arsenal in the european competition, it doesn't feel right, and ourjob is to... don't come true. because arsenal belongs in europe, and that is our target, that is ourjob. —— belongs to europe. the draw for the first round of this year's world snooker championship, as ronnie o'sullivan begins his quest to win a record—equalling seventh world title. he'll begin the defence of the trophy against debutant markjoyce, who's ranked 46th in the world

heather watson beat giuliana 0lmos 7—5, 6—1 in roehampton, while katie boulter also won her rubber to luck to them today and dan evans as well. what a character on the court and what a week it has been for him. john, thank you. we saw the indoor tennis but people perhaps thinking about getting up this weekend now that there is a little more sunshine and louise have the latest. a gorgeous picture behind you. it tells the story actually, frost on the ground but beautiful blue sky and sunshine and this is in east anglia and as you can see suffolk but a bit different further north and west with a little more clout unfortunately here and that is because of the satellite picture, as you can see, the frontal system putting into the north—west. it will take its time so for most of us we are under the influence of high pressure, a southerly wind dragging and slightly milder air by clouding over a little with the weather front arriving later on in the day so it will bring more cloud into northern ireland and the far north—west of scotland but elsewhere it is a beautiful day. lots of sunshine co